Billings Senior High School - Kyote Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1908 volume:

. A If you intend to build in the spring Buy your lots now. We have just what you are looking for. Give your wife the deed—nothing would please her more. SUBURBAN HOMES COMPANY NORTHERN HOTEL BLOCK X X BILLINGS, MONTANA THEATER NIGHTS AND EVERY OTHER NIGHT You Will Find Bonbons, Ice Cream and Sherbets at You’ll Know It By The Quality You'll Know It By The Quality THE BABCOCK OPERA HOUSE ARCADE The Most Modern and Up-to-Date Method of Ironing Shirts Scorching, wear and tear which are possible by hand ironing are eliminated by this machine. The only steam shirt presses in Eastern Montana. Billings Laundry Co. WfcAK F. S. Todd Shoe Co., First Ave., Billing� SHOES BAUMGARTNER STUDIO High Class Photographers Enlarging and Kodak Finishing 2906 Minn. Avenue Billings, Mont. 1 Adam A. Airth TAILOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES LISCENSED TAXIDERMIST McElroy Plumbing and Engineering CO. INCORPORATED Plumbing, Steam and Hat Water Heating COMPLETE MACHINE SHOP BILLINGS, - MONTANA ACME BLOCK 7 o the man who knows— GEORGE J. LASS PHOTOGRAPHER I ? Five dollar panel free with all best cabinet work next thirty days 9 MILLINGS, MONTANA HACK TO THE ” R. E. SHEPHERD A- CO. Wanamaker Basement Store Cor. Montana Ave. and 28th Street Carry a complete and up-to-date line of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes and Children’s Wear. Owing to lower prices and selling for cash our goods are sold for uniformly low prices. Commencement Suggestions Late Fiction from $1.00 to $1.50 Fancy Gift Books from 60c to $3.50 Artistic and L'Seful Leather Pieces One-Third Off Regular Prices. Graduation Cards ASK TO BE SHOWN Eaton, Crane Pike Stationery None as Good—All the Late Shades and Shapes From 60c to $1.25 Per Box McDowell bros. 2707 Second Avenuue North 79 YOUR (graduation Pictures Should be of highest quality as well as dainty and artistic. Our sepia Artistic }3roof pcturts In a special size and tones at popu- lar prices will please your msst ex- acting friends. Call and see them Satisfaction Guaranteed tTbrosscl flfoaher of jftne {portraits Cbicaoo SutlMng 80 No More Blue Mondays! Get our Rough Dry List and send the Laundry to the BILLINGS LAUNDRY CO. Phone 100. Cheaper than doing it at home. Phone 100. Burton’s Greenhouse For Cut Flowers, Floral Emblems, Floral Decora tions, Potted and Bedding Plants, Seeds and Shrubs. 112 North 30th Street. Phones; Mutual 32; Bell 258 Electrical Fixtures There is Pleasure in Fishing with up-to-date Fishing Tackle. We have a com- plete line for all kinds of Fishermen. at right prices. $1,500.00 Stock to select from. Library Lamp , Desk Lamps, Shades, Etc.. Elec- . trie Heaters and Curling Irons. Beeman-Stocking Co. Sande Hardware Co. Stapleton Block THE FAMILY THEATRE WE CATER TO LADIES AND CHILDREN POLITE VAUDEVILLE Matinee Every Day at 3 p. m. Night, 7:43 and 9 p. m. Ladies’ Souvenir Matinee Friday. Children’s Souvenir Matinee Saturday Smith Cab Co. Residence Call, 457 Street Call, 235 AMBULANCE Smith, the Undertaker Swell Suits Exclusive Overcoats Nobby Hats Stetson Shoes Peg-top Corduroy Trousers Everything the Boys want that is W W % new and natty can always M be found at i V OCfVlil f (JL O Colonial Cafe The Golden Rule The Place to Save Money “ 7 V On Everything to Wear Montana Avenue and 27th Street KAIN'S BUNGALOW Has Just What You Want dl When You Want It dt Hot Lunches at Noon, a Specialty W. B. George Sells Lots in the West End, Where Everybody Wants to Live. For Reasons visit the West End. For Terms See W. B. George The Yellowstone National Bank Billings, Montana U. S. Depositary Capital and Surplus - - - - $ 125,000 Deposits - -- -- -- - 1,000,000 OFFICERS: A. L. Babcock, President L. C. Babcock. Vice, President W. E. Waldron, Cashier O. W. Nickcy, Assistant Cashier Your Business Solicited R. E. SHEPHERD COMPANY General Fire Insurance Agents INVESTMENTS, LOANS General Sales Agents For BILLINGS LAND AND IRRIGATION COMPANY Northern Hotel Bldg. Twenty-Eighth Street Real Estate, Loans and Insurance EDGAR B. CAMP 101 N. Twenty-eighth St. Billings, Montana Looking Over the Entire Field of Science f nowhere has there been such progress as in the Science of Optometry and the Fitting of Glasses My success in this line is due, in a measure, to the fact that I grasp every new meritorious idea. 1 constantly seek to origi- nate or follow new methods of excellence that will in any way aid me in the practice of Fitting Glasses. A. C. HOOSE, Optometrist 303 Stapleton Block 1 So r beautiful Hotel it xs run on ur° ean an O services unsurpassed in the North- west and its prices to suit all. CITT HALL CIGAR STORE Dealer in Tobacco, Cigars, News, Periodicals, Candies, Etc. No. 16 N. 28th St. Opposite Northern Hotel J. M. 'Partridge, Prop. Billings Creamery Butter Seeley Lumber Company BUILDING MATERIAL High Grade Goods Rock Bottom Prices BILLINGS LAUREL MONTANA Stockwell Employment Bureau Reliable Help Furnished on short notice. 17 North 27th Street Mutual Phone 27 Res. 7403 The New Stockwell The most up-to-date Room- ing House in the city. 28th Street, 2 Blocks North of Depot Billings, Montana Always Fresh Every Pound Guaranteed Look for the Date The gospel of good cheer BRIGHTENS EVERY PAGE OF The Youth's Companion It is America’s Home Paper and fur- nishes wholesome reading for all the members of the family. Teachers Need It in their schools and scholars in their home. Fully illustrated announce- ment of the new volume for 1908 will be sent with sample copies of the paper to any address FREE. Subscription Price, $1.75 Per Year THE YOUTH’S COMPANION 144 Berkeley Street Boston, Mass. MILLINERY “ IVhen you ask a girl to leave a happy home- stead ’ ’ Portraying the Best Productions from the leading style sources. : : : : LOWEST PRICES at TRESSMAN’S Corner Second Ave. and 28th Street Montana Cash Grocery Co. Staple and Fancy Groceries 2813 First Avenue North Tell me. I sell or rent you a house and in- sure your furniture. COMBS Billings Montana Mutual Telephone 464 Billings, Mont. The Latest Novelties in Mutual Telephone 464 Summer Millinery and Commencement Hats At the Kron Millinery BILLINGS, MONT. 2719L Montana Ave. College Cut Clothes Made to Your Own Measure Also Young Men's Hats and Shoes Prices low considering quality. Try us. High School Students Take Notice In addition to our regular Shorthand and Business Depart- ments, we have added a department where high school or common school students may receive instructions in subjects in which they have failed to pass examinations. SUMMER TERM BEGINS JUNE 1st For rates and full particulars, call or write Abbo tt Bu Stapleton Block siness Mutual Telephone 621 Colleg Cbc IR otc Hnnual ' fn a y , iocs Table of Contents H Dedication ..... 10-11 Class Day Exercises, 1908 12 Literary Section .... . 27 Organizations .... 34 Editorials ..... . 43 Athletics ..... 47 Locals ...... . 32 Personals . ' . 59 Alumni ...... . 68 Exchanges ..... 70 C. E. Snell Sbls annual Is BcDlcatcb to (Sconjc Ebwarb Snell Hy faithful, tireless energy, a name For our respected High School he has won. He led us on to fast approaching fame, And now his work with us is almost done. Hut the bright impress stamped on every mind Left by a well-remembered leader’s toil (an hardly fail to bear fruit of a kind Or fructify on such receptive soil. And we for whom lie planned will not forget That though he treads another walk in life He holds some thought for our advancement yet A hope that we may conquer in the strife. And he may be assured that in his call, A way that may be interspersed with showers, The l est success is wished him by us all As truly as he ever hoped for ours. 12 T H E K Y O T E GLASS DAY, 1908 SALUTATORY ADD HESS % Fellow Students and Classmates: Perhaps you have heard great speeches. Perhaps poor ones. It remains to be seen whether mine is great or poor. You are to lx my judges. My speech is the first and the shortest, not that I am the first in my class,—nor am I the shortest. My classmates like to talk so well and have so much to say that it would be eminently improper for me, being first on the program, to speak long. It is difficult for me to express my feelings. Within a few short hours our days here as students of the Hillings High will be ended. Tomorrow we shall receive our diplomas—Dlplomm—Perhaps that does not signify much to all of you but it does to us, the class of '08. We have not earned them by play, al- though we have spent many a happy hour within these four walls. At this time our lives separate. We go forth together but perhaps some of us shall never meet again. We all have ambitions and ideals or we would not be here now. We have all built air-castles: no doubt many of these will be shattered but where there is youth there is always hope. Oh! wise was he who placed that small treasure in Pandora's box. Our ambitions point in different di- rections. In following them we shall drift apart like the seeds of the earthly plants that are blown about by sweeping winds. Some of us will succeed and may none fail. We leave a small token of remembrance not that we shall be remembered by the Hillings High as individuals but that it may remember that there was a Senior class of ’08. May we Seniors in after life when we are weighed down with cares, our faces filled with wrinkles and our heads covered with gray hair, pause at times in the hurry of our busy lives and dwell upon the school days of the Hillings High— Upon the four years' lessons, Upon each well-worn book, Upon the many scoldings That so gracefully we took! Upon basketball and foot'ball games Which we beheld with joy— Upon the teams whose play brought cheers From every girl and boy. Upon the Music period And the many songs we’ve sung Upon our Inward quakings When the bell for class has rung. Upon the many teachers. Kind in every way, Who aided in our studies, And even in our play. And now in future struggles I fear we’ll oft confess That life would be far pleasanter Were'we back In B. H. S. —Flossie Parkinson, 08. THE KYOTE 13 PRESIDEXT'S J I)DRESS Fellow Students, Friends, and Patrons of the Billings High School: As President of the class of 1008, I extend to each and every one of you a most hearty welcome. We are glad to see so many here to witness this faithful frag- ment of '08 pay a last tribute to these lie loved walls. We can not hope in the space of a few hours to tell you what these last four years have meant to us. I)o not expect it of ns. Those of you present who have been through it all: through the struggles, the good times, the days of hcaped-up lessons, the days of care-free picnics; through all the ups and downs, and especially those of of Senior year—-will, I am sure, have hut to call upon memory to appreciate our feelings and what lies behind them. To those of you whose Class I)av is in the future, I can only say, “May you come to it safely and with as much joy bv the way as is compatible with the gaining of knowledge and the ideals your instructors hold up to you.” Is the high school not like a large family? Do we not as brothers and sisters, 1909, 1910, 1911, toil along shoulder to shoulder? But all families are eventually separated and it is time for 1908 to make a final bow. It is hard to realize that we must leave. We have gone almost unheedingly along an appointed path and now we must enter upon some road of our own choosing. Today, Alumni, we bring to you not a large band but one full of an energy and perseverance sufficient to make up for any lack in mere numbers. This you cannot help but appreciate when you have listened to my classmates, for whom I now make room. Once more—a most hearty welcome! —Will McKenzie. '08. CLASS HISTORY OF “IMS'' We meet today to celebrate the end of school days and to hail the begin- ning of serious life. We naturally have more interest for the future than fur the past, yet it would never do for the brilliant achievements of the class of “1008 to go unrecorded. M'is a difficult task under any circumstances, to write a class history, hut when one attempts to do justice to such an extraordinary class as “1908'’ one approaches the subject with fear and trembling. At first it might seem strange to some that I, who only became a niembei of the class the last semester, should lx; chosen “Class Historian,'9 hut when you consider the matter, I am sure you will agree it is not odd but right, for me to chronicle the deeds of “1908. Is it not a fact that many of the great histories are written, not by the men who lived in the period described, but by men who lived long ages after? Is not John Fiske's history of New England far more widely read than that of W illiam Bradford? Seldom is the historian person- ally acquainted with the men lie describes, nor is he a participant in the events he pictures hut he draws his knowledge from research, based upon study, ma- terial relics, and observations. Is it not likewise then fitting, that the history of 1908' should lie written by an observer rather than a participant? It was in the twentieth century, fourth year, during the second year of the 14 T IT E KYOTR reign of the “gentle Dove,” that a hand of thirty-seven exiles from the grades stood More the gate of the Land of Knowledge and demanded admittance; no cause for fear had they, for they were led by “M illiani the Conqueror, and ill their midst was “George the First ' and “Grace, the Fair. As the march of an advancing army is heralded by its successes, so the valiant deeds of these fair lads and lasses had preceded them! Many tales had been told of their famous record in the Grades; of the din- ner given so successfully on Feb. 20th, the proceeds of which were devoted to the purchasing of magazines; of their splendid rendering of “The Merchant of Venice” on June first. With such harbingers, no wonder the gates swung wide open, and they were joyously received by the Faculty and admitted into the sanctum sanctorum of the Hillings High School. They were surprised to find that far ahead of them, on the Royal Road to Success, were other travelers who looked scornfully upon them, who joked and jested at their expense, but “1908 was above paying attention to such trivial matters, and moved steadily forward with the intent hope of reaching its destination without delay; even at this time, they had their joys and triumphs and often displayed signs of future greatness. Onward they pressed, overcoming all difficulties, until at hist they came to a peaceful valley in the summer of 1905. As Freshmen, they were undoubted- ly a success; nothing could excell the gall of William, the meekness of Etta, or the greenness of Woodson, and are not these the predominating qualities of the verdant class? But gradually they lost their emerald tint and took on the modest, but firm demeanor which has characterized them ever since. One sad instance marked this year. It was when the “Reaper of Death en- tered the ranks and took Mildred Durbin, their beloved classmate, from their midst. In her death each mourned a true friend. “There is no death, the stars go down To rise upon a fairer shore, And bright in Heaven's jewel crown They shine for evermore.” After the refreshing influence of three months' vacation, the courageous army resumed its march; a number of the band were missing, for some had wandered off into the wilderness and failed to return; but reinforcements came with “Don. the Brave, “Flossie, the Gentle,” and “Hazel, the Gay. Many adventures were encountered in the Swamps of Mathematics, but “George, the Wise always came to the rescue, and led them forth in safety; often were they lost in the “Mists of Latin, but “Helene, the Clever held high the gleaming lamp and safe at last were they. As Sophomores, they had gained in the knowledge of the world, they forgot to he afraid of the “Powers that Be, and failed to run upon the approach of Superintendent Brother! On rare occasions, they would smile at one another during study periods and Etta May even went so far as to whisper while Grace, it is said, wrote a note! When the bugle .sounded in 190ft, it was found, bv roll call, that the ranks of 190S had materially diminished. The “Gentle Dove” had flown and THE KYOTE IS I lie “Gracious Clark stepped forth to lead “On to Victory. It was en- tirely unnecessary for this valiant army to hoist its banner of purple and white to tell the weary travelers ahead, and those even in the distance, that now, they were Juniors, for already their great achievements were the talk of the High School. Their early years had been devoted to study but now they branched out into the field of athletics and of oratory. Was it not the great powers of William that won for the B. II. S. great renwon upon the gridiron? And was it not the oratorical genius of Kay that plaeed Billings high on the the rounds of success in the debating field? The first issue of the “Kyoto was published during this year and it was “Don, the Knight,” that carried this paper suc- cessfully forth and placed it on the lofty pinnacle of glory it holds today. Twas in the fourth month of tin reign of “Clark, the Gracious,” that several menders of the hand lx gan to deal too freely in red pepper, and hence it was necessary, for a time, to dispense with the presence of some of the brightest of uve sterner sex.” “1908” was as successful in her social undertakings as in other fields; the party given in honor of the Seniors on May 24th has never been excelled in point of decorations, in number of dainty maidens and gallant youths attend- ing, and in the sparkling quality of the leverages served! At last the dream of years was realized; proudly “1908” stalked into the “Land of Knowledge”—Seniors. No Roman senators ever bore their titles more gracefully than did they. Under “Snell, the Commander” they marched with full share of Senior pride and conceit, but with ranks somewhat dimin- ished. “Woodson, the C harmer,” had sought eastern pastures, Cupid seized Grace Mason and Myrtle Tschudy. Household Cares claimed Anna, while the Newspaper World captured Don: but what was lacking in quantity was made up in quality. No one ever thought seriously now of questioning their superiority for it was a self evident fact that “1908” was an exceptionally brilliant class and ihcv were held in great reverence and awe, two of the underclassmen in partic- ular seemed to realize the great Ixmefit to lx� obtained from companionship with these Seniors and were constant in their attention upon Hazel and I lelene. The historian always endeavors to give the details preceding some mighty struggle and the causes which lead to it, but 1 have no such task, for the mem- bers of “1908” have been such devoted worshippers at the shrine of Peace and Harmony, that there have been no contentions nor brawls; few classes have passed five years under the same regime, hut such is the record of “1908; it was in 1903 that Will McKenzie was elected president, George Hubbard vice president and Grace Awe treasurer, and ever since have filled these stations with great credit; all class meetings have been harmonious, even the class emblem, a ring, being selected without gnashing of teeth! Faulty, indeed would the account be, if it failed to give aught touching the members of that “August Body” under whose direction their march has Ihhmi made. To them is due the hardest trials and some of the deepest pains of the “Ten,” but to them is also due their proficiency. The willing advice, the 10 the kyote kindly counsel, and the able instruction of the Faculty have made all rough places smooth. “1908” is not obliged to borrow good characteristics or have its virtues un- duly extolled, she has made a record of which she is justly proud, and one can- not hut recommend her to the consideration of less brilliant classmen—“1909 for instance! The march of the “Ten” holds the same place in the annals of the Hillings High School as does that of the “Ten Thousand” in the records of the Greeks. They have paved the way for other exiles! hat they have done can be done by others! They leave a “Rich” legacy, the high standard of scholarship which they have upheld will prove an inspiration to all who may follow! “When can their glory fade? O, the great record they have made. All the students wondered. Honor the record they made!” Much more could Ik' said about the greatness of “1908” but I prefer that her works speak for her. What a variety of great characters she possesses. There is George, the renowned scientist, William, the great athlete, Ray, the silver tongned orator, Helene, the charming linguist, Grace, the expert ac- countist, Ellen, the poet laureate, Flossie, the brilliant student, Hazel, the ver- satile genius and Etta, the gav butterfly. The class of “1908” has overcome all obstacles, she has conquered every- thing, but unlike Alexander, she is too manly to weep. Through them a halo of glory has been cast about the Hillings High School and from its portals they go forth to give others the Umefit of their knowledge. “The tissue of the life to be. We weave in colors all our own. And in the field of destiny We reap as we have sown.” —Marguerite Wilcox, ’08. TIIE TRUE AMERICAN Our forefathers came to this new land to enjoy the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity. When they landed on Plymouth Rock they erected their log cabin, cleared the timber from the land, and at once es- tablished their homes. They were happy. They enjoyed life because they knew that they were under freer skies. Each was king within his own palace. Many were the hardships and great was the suffering they endured, but labor here has always found its reward. In the end this people were victorious over the land. They hazarded their lives and their all in the great struggle of the American Revolution to keep the land in which they lived free from the dic- tation of the English crown. With these people there was no class distinction. There was no upper class as distinguished from the rank and fife. They were all Americans striving for a common cause. Freedom and liberty were more dear to these {ample than their own comforts. They were true Americans. A question has arisen in the minds of thinking people of late year®. the kyote 17 It is this: Is the American of today as nearly the true American as his Puritan ancestors? Is In po s'SH'd of the same high motives ami lofty ideals? Vre fear not. Perhaps the occasion is lacking or perhaps the type has changed. What is the true American? lie is one who has respect for morality, one who has a literal education, lie is a lover of industrial and home life. He has an high ideal of government ami society. The fact is today that the original type has changed. Where we had only one sort we now have at least two. In every community one finds two types of men. The one, the true Ameri- can; the other, one who professes to be. Which of these makes the more de- sirable citizen? We all readily recognize the true American as a man who up- lifts. Our forefathers fought, not for the love of glory hut that they might not te compelled to bear a foreign yoke. When the war was over these brave men went home to a truer citizenship than otherwise would have been theirs. We telieve it is even harder for one to te true to his country in time of peace than in time of war. We do not infer from this that one is more likely to lx a traitor, but in times of danger a common cause binds men together. They work for one common interest, their hearts beat in a common sympathy. In peaceful times, on the other hand, pursuits of men are various and people be- come more widely separated, partisan, sectional, and even antagonistic. Then it is the hardest to maintain the loyal spirit of our forefathers. Peace is a blessed thing but perhaps an occasional war may serve a useful purpose. Men who strive continually to further their own interest, no matter what it may cost their neighbor, make but indifferent citizens and the more they do this the more they depart from the type of the true American. It is plain to every thinking man that a slavish devotion to personal interests cannot fail in time to make of us a very un-American nation. But a more eminent danger to our citizenship lies in excessive foreign immigration. The immigration of a certain type of foreigner is regarded by all the prominent men of this land as a great evil. It is not our intention to criticize intelligent and enlightened foreigners but only those of the lower type. Many Chinese, Japanese, Italians, Greeks, Russians, and Poles who are loo ignorant and shiftless to rise in their home land come here for the sole pur- pose of earning and carrying hack home some of our freer American money. They know nothing of our ideals, care nothing for the goverimffcttl of our country. I arge groups of such laborers, if they become natupfized, vote as their employer may direct rather than incur his wrathyrifus debasing the American ballot. Crimes and anarchy breed test intte soil. Intermarriages sometimes occur and the evil is fastened upon us. fne immigration evil is one. of the biggest feeders to the wrong type ( citizenship. Fortunately this matter is under our control. It is to te hp eil that the legislation already be- gun will te prosecuted with vigor ajpKtist all worthless immigrants, whether they come from the Orient or the Occident. Again there are men of two types in all parts of the world, the man with the good character and the man with the bad character. The foreign immigra- tion to which we object represents men of the latter type but unfortunately for us we have some native born citizens of the same sort. In addition to keeping 18 THE KYOTE out the undesirables we must deal with the problem of those undesirables who are native born. Men with bad characters can l e seen in saloons of most American cities. Some of them intoxicated, some of them partly so. These men do not have high ideals. They will never move the world or figure in the uplifting of their country. Some of them are young men. Indeed, the solution of the problem lies with the young men found here if it is to be solved at all. The older men are past remedy. These men, as they are, represent so much waste material of humanity. They may, indeed, celebrate the Fourth of July as noisily as any but they celebrate with the wrong spirit. They are only make believe Americans. America could dispense with a large majority of them and never feel the loss. Some of them argue that the world owes them a living but the world refuses to honor their checks. Why do so many of these men go to ruin when there is a place for them in the upbuilding of the nation! God has bestowed upon them as many gifts as he has on others. They could Iw really happy if they only would. All men can have good characters if they have the will power enough to say “No ’ We admire the character of Macbeth but his great ambition gets the better of his will power and he is led on and on until he sinks to a level in which our sympathy for him is dead. So it is with many men who might have figured as leaders in our history had not their desires mastered their will. Hut liquor is not the only evil that ruins character. Take for instance the bad literature that we often find in our I ook stores. Such books do not in- spire people to good thoughts and deeds. They do not have one spark of genius about them. They are not only useless, but they are positively harmful. We flatter ourselves that the day of the yellow back novel is passing but it is not entirely passed. We still have something of the problem to solve. I et us do our share by instilling a love of good literature into the minds of the young with whom we come in contact. Men of this type of citizenship, whose ideals have been formed with associations with the dime novel, the saloon, and the gambling house, are very nearly useless to our modern civilization. Some philanthropists have argued that the sooner a mail of this type drinks himself to death the better off the land will l e« With this view we do not agree. In our modern times no man lives unto himself. He may not have a family to suffer by his mirifc Trigs but however bad he is, he has some economic value, some labor value in Hie world. The world has a right to demand this of him. Suicide is as much a crime as murder. This man's relation to his fellow man, slight though it may tx. s still of enough importance to deny him the right to make away with his own usefulness. When we view the problem from the standpoint of the philanthropist, yhen we consider not what such a man is, but what he might be under proper gih ance and with proper ideals, his possible usefulness in the world becomes infinite - So the real citizenship of America has an added problem. In addition to stopping the growth of such evils it must provide for and reform that other misguided class of men. These men not only injure themselves but also the people with whom they associate. Another practical problem before the citizenship of the United States is the child labor problem. Our intense commercialism lias made us forget THE K Y O T E 19 muih of the principles of health and growth. In large cities young children are made to work in factories day after day without knowing what a vacation means. They have never looked upon the green fields and blue rivers of their country. They have never received even a common school education. They know nothing of the great world about them. I heir little li es aie often blotted out before they have u chance to begin to live. Who is at fault in this! The father, if he is able to earn a living, but in a great number of cases he is not, for wages in the large cities are not of the l e.st. In other cases the father squanders all of his earnings. Often the employer is to blame. He takes no pains to ascertain the age of the child. If lie looks strong enough to do the work required no questions are asked. We should find some adequate remedy for this evil. It should lie made difficult for fathers to squander their money. The employer should lie com- pelled to pay salaries large enough to enable laborers to keep their families comfortably. The children themselves should lie forced to attend school for their own good that their earning capacity may la increased for later useful- ness These little citizens should be educated and taught the real values in life. They should be enlightened so that they can recognize and form high ideals. The child laborer of today is making the wrong kind of citizenship. If we could only see the evil in its true light, the reforms already l cgun along this line would te prosecuted so rapidly and effectively that the problem would disappear in a decade. One man among all others the Americans dislike—that man is a coward. There is no one so unpopular among his fellow men as this type of man. One who strikes down another fur faithfully carrying out his duties receives short shrift from the hands of American justice. On the other hand every one admires the man who does his duty, who waits not for an opportunity to come, to him hut looks for the opportunity. It takes a brave man to face a line of battle but it takes a braver one to face alone the forces of unlawful people. If all were as faithful in carrying out our duties as some have recently proved themselves to Ik , it would not lx? long before we made an ideal nation out of ibis land of ours. Some of our true Americans stand out in the limelight and show their fellows what fearless men may do. We need more citizens who are faithful and upright. We do not need any more boards of trade with their bull and bear operators. We want more men like Roosevelt, La toilette, Johnson, Hughes and Folk. Men who stand for the best and the highest in our American life. It is only through the youth of America that we can hope to continue her better citizenship. Tin problem comes to each one of us to decide; whether we «■hall east our lot with that class which stands for the upbuilding of the nation or with that other class which does not look to this end. Ix� t us do some good in the world. Let us join the ranks of the men who uplift and are striving for a tetter citizenship. Ix t us ever have before us a high ideal. I et us all be true Americans in the fullest sense of the word and do all in our power to uplift ouu fellowmen, to weed out the present evils and to bring the standard of Ameri- can citizenship back to the standard of our Puritan forefathers. —Ray Van Hoi ten, 08. THE KYOTE CLASS POEM We must leave you, our clear Alma Mater, And we feel just a little bit blue, As we go from your sheltering embraces To face the old world anew; No more can we claim you as ours, No more will you shoulder our blame, We must step into rank with the others, Who work their own way toward fame. • For four years your story’s been ours, Each fall we have entered the race, 1 if growing still sweeter and better, Each morning has found us in place; Every day we have met in old ’Sembly, Awaiting the ring of the l ell That called us to loved recitations— In which our grades usually fell. These� four long years have we struggled, Count ing you the most cruel of foes, To spite you we've often been driven To waste numerous hours, and those Meant zeros and failure in lessons. The instructors? Yes, they’d make a fuss, For it kept them continually guessing Wouldn't “Naughty eight” really mean us? We have looked toward this moment with yearning, But now when our dream is fulfilled, There’s a love in our hearts deeply burning, Which time has no power to kill; It causes us fain to remember Ne'er again shall we meet in this hall, And we realize now, as we sever, That you’ve been our true friend through it all. And now, for the vast deal of trouble We’ve brought those who for us did their best, For mistaken ideas of school life— We considered it all a good jest— We heartily, frankly crave pardon, To forgive and forget is your fate, For school years have not been worth living If your good will goes not with ’08. the kyote 21 Then farewell to all we are leaving, Farewell ye small Freshies so green, Farewell, oh, ye yet verdant Sophies— Tis hard to distinguish between— You too must we leave, mighty Juniors, With all of your 'isms and airs, With your big heads so crammed full of learning, And your shoulders so weighted with cares. Tis the beginning of the end, Alma Mater, Hut the ties we’ve here formed shall hold fast, The bonds time and change cannot sever, Which shall hold ’gainst all strains till the last, The parting brings pain, hut forever You shall live in our hearts as today, Though we leave you, our own Alma Mater, We shall love you forever and aye. Ellen Farrell ’08. ---£3--- GLASS PROPHECY It had been many long years since the class of '08 left the Billings High School and often I had wondered what changes had taken place and what had become of the members of that brilliant and exceptional class. One night, in order to rest mv weary brain from a hard day’s work as lecturer in a High School in Chicago, I hastened to a little place of amusement where I saw moving pictures which reminded me of the Friday nights we used to spend in Billings that last year f was there. On that night the subject of tlie film was, “Just Any Old Thing.” After 1 lnul seen the pictures I went to the manager and asked to buy the film. He was very obdurate and said, “No,” that it was his best film and he would not part with it, but I lagged and pleaded and finally he sold it to me on condition that I would show it in different places and advertise his business. The first picture was a school campus and as I looked at it, though it seemed familiar, I could not place it. Finally, however, 1 recognized it as the home of the Billings High School, but wonderfully changed. There it is. a huge stone building occupying a whole block of ground and surrounded by beautiful trees. The building is in the Gothic style of architecture with entrances on all sides. Altogether I thought “How much more inspiring it must Im? for the pupils toiling there now than it was for the classes of ‘08 and ‘Of).” The next picture is the football team out at the Country Club. The players are not that wonderful team of ‘08, hut a much smaller squad of boys ami coaching them in tones of authority is Kay Van Ilouten, our mighty full- back of ’08. The next scene is a picture of a school room where we see Ellen Farrell as High School and soon Etta Mae as head of the Domestic Science department appeared in cap and apron to oversee the serving of lunch which the girls have THE KYOTE 22 prepared Etta's experience as chairman of the chicken pie dinner committee has served well for her chosen profession. The next scene is a picture of a school room where we see Ellen Farrell as leading lady. She looks even more stern than ever as she rilled her pupils with an iron sway, never one daring to look sidewise. In this one we see a carriage drawn by handsome horses coining down a beautiful avenue and as it stops in front of a large house Grace Awe, the lady of ’08, steps out to make a call on another member of our class, Hazel Hankins, who is now the wife of a wealthy automobile manufacturer. Now the scene changes and instead of the continual drumming on the piano, a very sweet faced young lady appears on the stage and sings. Her voice is rich and sweet and shows the result of cultivation and study. I soon recognized her as no other than Marguerite ileox, the only member of the class of '08 possessed of musical ability. The next picture represents a large room in a hospital and from the number of palms we see scattering their shade everywhere we will imagine it to be somewhere in the tropics. At the bedside of one of the patients sits our friend Flossie Parkinson, ever as gentle and kind as when in Hillings High School hut in her own way accomplishing more than others. In the next picture we see a very energetic young man knocking at the door of a formidable looking house. As the housewife opens the door he in- troduces himself as Mr. W. W. McKenzie, agent for the uImproved Twentieth Century Stereoscope,” a wonderful device for amusing the children. He shows all his pictures and uses all of his argumentative ability, to no avail, which he gained in the Billings High School, for the lady soon closes the door in his face and Will seeks the next victim. Last but far from 1 icing least this picture shows the engine room of the Hillings Electrical Works on the banks of the Yellowstone, where George Hub- hard, clad in grimy clothes and with a huge oil can in his hand, is running the engines which supply the now united cities of Billings and Toluca with light, lie seems the same as ever, just as eager to explain and show off his knowledge as he was in the old days of Hillings High School. This closed the evening's entertainment and most enjoyable it had been to me who had scarcely heard of the class of '08 since we graduated, and as I left I could wish nothing but success and happiness to the memliers of the class of 1008 of the Hillings High School. —Helene O’Don sell, ’08. ---H---- TOMAHAWK TALK Let no one fear. I mean no harm. This tomahawk is not to be put to any bloody use. Its appearance means that a custom is to be established in the Hill- ings High similar to that now in existence in many other schools in this country. The Senior class today will present to the Juniors, with much sage advice, this emblem which they, in turn, will give to the class following them and so on down for years to come. A tomahawk is most suitable for such a purpose in this western country, THE K Y O T E 23 (lie homo of the ml man. Its keen edge does not mean that when we leave the llijjh School we sever all ties with it. Rather lot its hammer-like quality sig- nify that with it we unite them all the more firmly. In the time of the Indian the tomahawk was the sign of war but to us lot it ) e the symbol of peace. A pipe was the Indian s emblem of peace, but not daring to bring a pipe into this school room, nothing is left for us but to use a tomahawk. Aye, and Juniors, I advise you to use it. Somewhere in your class, hidden from sight by the boosting of the rest, is a knocker or knockers. Who knows but what we shall soon hear them? If such there Ik , put on your war-paint and hunt him down; then use the tomahawk without mercy. And, if in the dire conflict you lose or destroy this sinister looking weapon, I advise you to have one made of such lasting qualities that if all the world turned knockers they could not destroy it. When the knocker brings forth his hammer, sound your war drums and call your chiefs into council, bring forth the tomahawk, show it to him and make known its use. If he does not submit to peaceful terms let his worthless scalp be hung in your assembly place as a warning to others. Those in the tribe soon to In Seniors most worthy of attention are the maidens. Of course your braves all agree with me but let them not over do it or disaster will fall on them. Hardy braves, watch these maidens carefully and follow their example. Every night when Big Chief Snell gives the word they start homeward with a monstrous pile of books, For shame! Where are your hardy braves at that time? The braves take no books home (unless it Ik that one among you ever prone to argue weighty questions). I really believe they would rather see the women do the work as they themselves are never caught doing any. It has been the diligent and laborious studying of the girls that has given your class renown for scholarly ability. These maidens never go out on school night, unless it be on Monday to a show, to a basketball game on Tuesday, or to call on Wednesday, or to a straw ride on Thursday, and on Friday decked in all their paint and feathers to a war dance. Of course they stay at home on Saturday night and study—if there is nothing else to do. Then how do they get their lessons! Ask some of the. youths; perhaps they can tell. Chief AH-the-Time-Heap-Smile Perkins, when this tomahawk is turned over to you and your class, guard it faithfully, and if ever it is lost set your warriors on its trail and let them not return until it is found. If they fail your tril e will perish. When the time comes for your tribe to leave these camping grounds, as we must now do, give the tomahawk to the next succeeding tribe and impress upon them the importance of its preservation telling them what I have told you. As long as it is kept your tribe will prosper and vour names be remembered in this school. I ct it symbolize to you not only the destruction of all things not for the best interests of the school and your class, but also the establishment of all that is beneficial ami worthy to bo incorporated in the Billings High. —Georoe Hubbard, ’08. 24 THE KYOTE RESPONSE TO THE TOM Ml AWE TALK Which is less blessed, to give or to receive? We ask you, 1908! You be- stow upon us the tomahawk, and with it all the cares and responsibilities of Semorhood. But here the pleasure stops, the cares begin. We accept both, however, hoping for the l est. But you must watch our struggles, forgive our failings, ami cheer our successos. Y ou refuse longer to stay, and 1909 must not waste time in weeping. With the highest resolves we will guard this emblem carefully, and hand it over to 1910 together with the scalps of the knockers at the end of the year. As you have given us advice in times gone by, so we will bestow upon 1910 our assistance in times of need. In receiving this emblem we hope that ties of friendship will not be severed, that after you have departed you will often look back upon these days of joy. work, and comradeship. True and noteworthy facts have you cited, () Senior! The maidens al- ways receive the most attention when a member of 1909 is around. We are proud of it. Is this not as t should be? And you, 1908, must take care! The maidens do not carry danger signals and you, yourself, will fall at some time or other a victim to their charms and then you will remember the advice you have given us and think mayhap ’twas foolish. But I must not keep you longer, not even for the kind of advice a youngej generation always finds competent to give. The door has opened! the world awaits you. For three long years we have known you, 1908, anil we shall miss you now. We have often contested, but it has been a friendly rivalry decreed i,v the fates. We have always admired and liked you and now that we must say “Good bye,” you carry many wishes with you, but none are more sincere, more hearty, more heartfelt than those of 1909. The l est luck, 1908—the very k®8 . —Ernest Steele, ’09. ----K--- VALEDICTORY You have been gracefully welcomed by the salutntorian, the amusing memories and other events of the past have lieen recalled, and now one thing only remains—that we should say —“farewell.” The occasion brings with it mingled emotions of joy and sadness—joy because the goal for which we have have so long been striving is reached, and sadness because of the severing of long and intimate associations. The word we now say rings down the curtain upon the bright scenes of our High School days. It closes the first great epoch of our educational life and lays the last stone of the foundation we have builded for our future hopes. During the past four years we have experienced both sunshine and shadow. There have been times when everything seemed to be coming our way and again there were moments when study seemed useless and nothing went just right. Today we realize first, that we arc stronger in every way for having encountered and overcome these obstacles, with which each student must struggle sometime during his High School course; and second that it was the T H E K Y O T E 25 kind words of friends in times of discouragement, that gave us new hope and held us to our purpose. From you, kind friends, we have learned that a word fitly spoken often rouses to action him to whom the whole world looks dark and empty. It is for this interest and substantial support so often tendered us that we humbly extend our thanks to you. As we look into the widening future and set; the new life spread before us, we realize full well how you, gentlemen of the Board of Trustees, have stood back of this school, faithfully guarding her material interests and wel- fare. Each year you listen to a band of students, who, after four years of study under your careful protection and direction, take their departure into the wide world. For the interest and forethought that you have shown, and for the privileges and opportunities made possible to us, we thank you. We trust that you may ever look with sincere satisfaction upon your efforts for the advancement of all enrolled in this institution and we hope that the coming classes may appreciate the monuments of your generosity as has always the class of 1008. Members of the Undergraduate classes—to you we commend the duties and interests we have hitherto cherished together, confident that your enthusi- astic loyalty is no less than ours. May you fill our places more worthily and improve your opportunities more than we, for upon your strength and wisMoin depends the future career and growth of the Billings High School. Together, hand in hand as it were, we have pursued our studies for some time; we now step out of them just a little in advance, leaving you to linger a few months longer. And when we wander back to this dear building, as some of us will be sure to do, we shall be more than glad to see familiar faces and to meet you, with whom we once worked so faithfully both in and out of the class room. Most Honored Instructors: As we say farewell to you, we are impressed with the obligations we owe to you. To you has been the task of implanting in our hearts and natures the seeds that arc to make our future lives. From your instruction we have received the training that shall help us bravely to bear the sorrows and to appreciate the pleasures of our lives. If ever defeat or failure come to us we will look back on your monitions and then sigh, “If we had only done it this way,” and in the hours of pleasure and triumph we shall realize that it is to you, and to your wisdom and patience, we owe our present happiness. The future alone can tell what you have done for us. The future alone can show what a part of our lives this equipment and training has been and in that future will we fully appreciate the value of that which wc have received from you. To you, Mr. Principal, are due special words of our gratitude for your helpful and sympathetic relations with us. You have taught us the lessons of a life devoted to a noble purj ose. By your example, you have awakened new desires that are to build strong and useful lives. Although our time with you here has been limited to two short years we early learned to honor and respect you as a scholar and a true gentleman. There is not a student among us 26 THE K Y O T E but lias been constantly made to feel that in you lie has an accessible friend and advisor. We leave you with sincere regret. Farewell. Classmates: To you 1 address my last farewell. In our meetings of the last month or so we have been trying to accustom ourselves to the thought of leaving the school and its duties. We have been trying to make ourselves real- ize that a farewell must Ik said. We have been trying to lessen the grief of this parting, but as the last moment approaches we find it has not been done and that we are nearer and dearer to one,another than ever before. Every tiling in school life tends to make us love one another. We have the same hard battles with problems and formulas, the same high aspirations, the same brave thoughts and lofty ideals. Although class rivalry has at times |K)ssessed us }ret we part in love and admiration, each one l oaring the influence of every other life a characteristic stamp which can never be destroyed. At this time our minds are beseiged by two powerful forces—memory and hope. First we gaze upon the life already lived—its s| ent pleasures and by- gone opportunities and in the next moment vague aspirations and expectations of the life to Ik? lived present themselves to our view. To some of us at least this training, received here will be our only capital for the business of this new life and it depends upon our own aptitude and effort how great the amount of income from the investment will be. We have come to the forking of the road and now each one must step into the path he has chosen to follow through life; and though the new' schooling, rougher as it must be, may sometimes seem uncertain and unnecessary, let us 1k5 patient, rememl)ering that nothing is reached by a single bound. And should time separate us by the prairies and mountains of this great west, by the forests of the east or even by the deep rolling waves of the sea, the loving memory of the happy days and the joys shared together in the Hillings High can never be forgotten. And now as we say good bye and separate let it be with tender hearts; let us forget the hasty words thoughtlessly spoken and remember only the scenes which tighten the bonds of friendship, landing together more closely the class of ‘OS. Farewell. Classmates, farewell. —Hazel Hun kins, ’08. ________THE KYOTE _ Volume II MAY Number 6 Published Monthly by the Students of the Billings High School Gasette Print Hillings, Montana ’editorial STAFF Editor-in-chief, WILL McKbmzie Business Manager. S. Obyillk COTMBB, ’Oil Advertising Manager. Gkkai.d Simpsok. ‘09 Assistant Business Manager, Chib. Biktoh, ‘00 Literary. Rri.knk K. O'Domnkll. '08 Personals. M. Catiibbwb White. 09 Athletics. Acnbs Bi-btok, ’09; Bknbht Stbki.b. '09 Bschanges. Kohbkt Pkbkimb Alumni, Htiihi. McHkidk. 'U6; Edith Lavk.wk. ’06 OUR SCHOOL IS MARCHING ON Tune: Battle Hymn of the Republic I Our band has clone the building of a mighty monument, We have formed its every bastion with an earnestness intent Till it stands against all evil like an ancient battlement: Our work is marching on. r Chorus— Glory to the black and orange! Glory to the black and orange, Glory to the black and orange. ! Our colors are marching on. II There’s a tire of common union that’s inspiring all our youth, WeVe forgotten class dissensions and past ways that were uncouth, And our work is ever zealous for the high school and the truth; The truth is marching on. Ill We’ve often met reverses but have never known defeat, We play all games for honor and no adversary cheat For there's no rule in athletics that can this virtue beat: Our honor is marching on. IV To the losers in a football game there never comes disgrace, For the one who plays for honor in our hearts receives a place, And in us there is no “knocking,” not a sign of it nor trace: - Our spirit is marching on. V Though sometimes we may think we have perfection within range, Yet we’re always eager for improvement by a change, And think advice from Faculty neither absurd nor strange: Our School is marching on. 28 THE K Y O T E A OWLS' SCHOOL IN GERMANY The school I tell about, the Victoria Schule in Karlsruhe, is a typical German private school. _ It opened at 7:lo or 7:30 iii fall and spring, but in the winter it did not open until 8:00 and closed at 1:00 o’clock every day except Saturday, when after 1:00 o’clock the whole school passed to the gymnasium where we had “Andacht.” This was composed of a short talk by one of the two protestant ministers who gave religious instruction in the school, prayer, and severe! hymns. It usually lasted from twenty to thirty minutes. On the Saturdays when the Grand Duchess of Baden visited the school, which had lawn founded by her and named for her oldest daughter, now Queen of Sweden, and which was run under her supervision, she attended this service. Often we would have to wait standing for some time in the gymnasium while she talked about the school work with Fraulein Yungst. the head mistress. Then, when at last she came, we had to wait until she had spoken with all of the teachers lx-fore we could begin the “Andacht” After the service, which was usually much longer when she was present, we had to remain standing in our places until she had talked with the minister and also many of the pupils on her slow passage hack to the entrance. Then we were allowed to pass out single file. The Grand Duchess spoke to each girl in turn as she passed asking her questions some- times, sometimes telling incidents in connection with someone in her family, or giving some word of praise that Fraulein Yungst had suggested. She knew nearly every girl after the first time she met her in this way and if she forgot a girl she asked her her name and then it was not unlikely that she could tell her a great part of the history of her family. The Duchess had a wonderful memory but site connected facts with names, not faces. She often spoke to me in English and seemed to speak it quite easily and to like it. I was always glad she did this because when she spoke to me as an American I, for some reason, never had to think of the proper way to address her, which was quite necessary in German. I could never at that particular moment think of the right form of approach and usually had to mumble, taking care to say nothing distinctly. We all had to courtesy, and those girls whom the Grand Duchess knew personally, and those to whom permission had lieen given, and all those belonging to titled families had to kiss her hand. All this took a great deal of time especially as the Duchess sometimes talked as long as five minutes to one girl, and there were some ninety of us. Just outside of the door, her footman stood and held her wraps, ltis livery always attracted more attention, I fear, than did the Grand Duchess, that is, except when she was speaking to one. At the entrance of the school her carriage waited and her horses were always beautiful. None of the other girls ever complained at being kept so long even though most of them had a long distance to walk and were doubly tired on Saturday as it was one of our .lays for work in the gymnasium. I complained but once of this tedious process of much standing and waiting, lliat once nearly cost me every friend in the school, in fact, it did do so for two whole days. THE KYOTE 29 The girls, except my cousin, of course, had a funny way of leaving me en- tirely alone for a day or two, as though 1 were something dangerous, whenever I did anything especially shocking. In time, however, my cousin’s best friends learned not to mind if I seemed a little queer and paid no attention to my eccentricities, not even showing that they felt quite superior, a habit that the other girls never outgrew. We had no study periods at school, only recitations and one period four days a week for sewing and one period each of the other two days for religious instruction. We had to prepare for this last the same as for our regular studies. Wo had in the school three instructors in religion, two protestant and one Catholic. Some of our teachers were ladies and they were permanent fixtures, but for German, mathematics, geography and sciences, we had instructors from the “Gymnasium” (the boys’ school). The teachers from the “Gymnasium” were, of course, men, as in Germany w omen would not lx? considered capable of hold- ing so important a position as that of instructor of anyone of so much con- sequence as the German boy—the future German man. When these instructors came it was considered necessary to have a woman in the room. One of our teachers was always present and the instructor never entered before her even if she were late. She sat on a small square platform placed in a corner at the front of the room for that purpose and always had sewing, knitting or cro- cheting with her to work on. The attitude of the various instructors toward a foreigner was very dif- ferent. The instructor in mathematics always started with a great desire to help me and was very kind about explaining until he asked me a question and found I had not absorl ed everything that he had said. Then he would lose his temper and when he did this he was not flattering. Often some of the weaker in spirit would cry and to add to our disgust the French teacher— a very unsympathetic soul—always chaperoned us during his classes and al- ways agreed with him unless he hurt the feelings of one of her few pets. The German instructor always left me alone as a distinct bore and nuisance, unless the chaperone suggested that I had not been called upon. Whereupon he got the ordeal through with as soon as possible but was always most politely sarcastic if what I said amused the class. The science teacher could talk a little English and was always good about explaining. Though he did not mind if I was stupid he loved to make me try to pronounce hard words and was always disappointed when I succeeded. The teacher of English was always very nice, doing all that she could to help me in any w ay, never scolding except when she found me talking English to an English girl who went to our school. The teachers all wore the severest black dresses with no trimming and wore little caps on the head similar to some of the maids’ caps worn in this country. Sometimes they had a little piece of black velvet with lace around the edge. Fraulein Yungst, a severe and very stem looking person, always wore black also but w ith a very little velvet trimming. Her caps sometimes came a little nearer to the fussy but still they always remained on the safe side. We had one recess of fifteen minutes during which time we ate a buttered roll or a piece of bread and butter brought from home. Sometimes we were A) THIS KYOTR fortunate enough to have a piece of ham or sausage between a couple of slices of bread or a roll cut in two. Nearby was a baker shop and once in a long while if a girl had forgotten her lunch and Fraulein Yungst was in a good frame of mind she would be allowed to go to the baker shop for something to eat. On these rare occasions we would all give her a five pfennig piece (al out one and one-fourth cents) to get us something too. fl his is the only thing we ever did which was not strictly according to rules and I cannot remember its ever having l een strictly forbidden. On pleasant days we played in (he yard between the school house and the gymnasium just back of it. Our principal pastime was jumping rope or walk- ing. The girls went in very exclusive groups and if you jumped rope with one little group and then tried to jump with another they would refuse because you had been jumping with someone else and would only allow you to jump with them on promise that you would jump with them only. My cousin went in a certain group which was most select, there lasing only five girls in it, not count- ing myself, and this group never changed. These girls met together Sunday afternoons and at first all of the other girls in the school were inclined to have nothing to do with me because I belonged to this group which they considered very stuck-up. In time, owing to niy continually changing from group to group and insisting on being allowed to do so, I became independent and was the only girl in the school who could come and go as she pleased with any of the other girls. We had work in the gymnasium twice a wreek, Wednesdays and Satur- days. The German girls were very good at this work and took a great deal of pleasure in it. T have never seen classes in this country where the average gymnasium work was so good. I had never worked in a gymnasium before while these girls had ever since their first year at school and they had more than one good laugh at me every time we had gymnastics. It was simply hope- less. 1 always fell off the rings or nearly killed someone and always got tangled up and nearly dragged to death in the rojie ladder performance. The teacher told me I was of no earthly use except as a mop in w hich capacity I really served exceptionally well. Monday afternoon we had dancing in the gymnasium and Thursday draw- n£ —Helen Her ford. THE TRAGEDY OF AN OLD MAX'S LIFE In a little log cabin in the western part of Montana lived an old man by the name of Everett. His only companion was a parrot which like himself was a relic of better days. It had been deprived of most of its tail feathers and its once beautiful plumage was now dull and faded. In fact the only thing about Poll which had withstood the weathering was her sharp cat-like eyes.' Mr. Everett was a man of about seventy years of age. His hair was w hite, his shoulders stooped and liis clothes were shabby. In spite of all this, how- ever, he possessed an appearance of refinement, a gentlemanly liearing which told plainer than words could have, of a time when he had lived in luxury THE KYOTE 31 95694 and surrounded by plenty. Mr. Everett was very reserved, never in any way referring to his past life. This reserve irritated the kind hearted but gossiping neighbors. They were not accustomed to having anyone among them whose life history they did not know and in spite of all efforts could not find out. Mr. Everett himself was unaware of this curiosity on the part of his neighbors and had he known of it, it is not likely he would have enlightened them. A a consequence he was the main object of discussion at many an afternoon tea. It was Poll, the parrot, who at last was the means of instructing the com- munity. Samantha Good hope was his next door neighbor. Samantha was large of soul as well as of body and it was her custom, on baking day, to carry the old man liberal samples of her culinary art. She might also find out a few items concerning the old man’s past, which would be of interest at the next tea party. Samantha knew about the parrot, of course—everybody did—but. Poll bad always been glum when her master had callers and was regarded as one of the old man’s many foolish whims. One day Samantha, as was her custom, went to Mr. Everett’s on one of her charitable errands. Arriving at the door she hesitated a moment before lifting the latch. A high pitched, shrill voice unlike the old man’s voice was heard. This immediately aroused her curiosity, which was always on the alert, and applying her eye to a crack in the door she took a survey of things. “Well, ’pon my soul!” she exclaimed in her surprise, “if that fool parrot hain’t turned loose at last.” Put what was she saying? Samantha had no notion of going away now and finding a larger crack in the door applied her ear as well as her eye. “Ezra,” the parrot was saying, “You’ll be the death of me with your old foolish notions. You know I need a new gown for that reception next week.” “Oh, Poll,” said the old man, “You little know what sad recollections you bring up bv your brainless chatter.” Poll paid no heed but kept on in the same strain. “Now, dear, where is that money? Really, I didn’t mean to be cross with you.” She then flew over to her master and pretended to caress him at the same time saying: “That’s a dear, I know you want your wife to be the fairest one at the re- ception ami you shan’t de disappointed.” She then hopped away, holding one daw outstretched as if in possession of the coveted money. Poll was simply going through the performance which she had seen enact- ed so many times, years ago, when she had hung in a gilded cage in a grand Ifouse in New York City. She then hopped back to her perch and commenced winging hack and forth, blinking at the sunlight which came streaming in through a large crack in the wall. Her chatter, so meaningless to herself, had awakened a train of thoughts in the old man’s mind and he commenced talking to himself. “Ah Lucile. it was your extravagance which brought about my ruin. We might have been happy, yes and we were, in a way, while the money lasted. Oh, if only I had not gotten so heavily into debt and then, in hopes of getting 32 THE KYOTE out, invested heavily in”—here Poll unconsciously broke in—“Ruined! Ruined ! Oh, I knew it would come to. this.” “Yes ruined,” resumed Mr. Ev- erett. “And Lucile, you did not last long after that. You were too frail to stand the hardships of life. After your death I sold what property I had and after many wanderings have come to this.” The eye and the ear now disappeared from the crack in the doorway and Poll broke in on her master’s musings, impatiently exclaiming. “Polly wants a cracker.” “Poor Poll” said Mr. Everett “There’s not a crumb in the house, to say nothing of a whole cracker. Strange that Mrs. (loodhope has not been over as is her wont” Put Samantha was now on her way to the afternoon tea party, fairly bristling with news. , T —.Jennie Lampman, ’ll. In the growing town of Billings, In the fair and fruitful county. That is named as from the river, Yellowstone, there is a High School, Yes, I say, there is a High School. In this High School there arc teachers, Many good and worthy teachers, Many wise and learned teachers, Many awe-inspiring teachers, Each controls his little kingdom, (His or hers, just as the case Ik� ,) With a rule well nigh invincible. Should you ask me whence these teachers? Whence these brainy men and women, Whence our principal so forceful, Whence these dolers-out of knowledge, English, History, and Science, Mathematics, Deutsch, and Latin? I should answer, I should tell you, From the university and college, From the well known institutions, From the Middle West and far East, They have come with brains developed, They have come with strength of character, They have spent their years in learning. And have brought their well-earned sheep-skin To the Valley of the Yellowstone. Now 'tis we who are the learners, We, the Freshmen, Sophs, and Juniors, We, the serious-minded Seniors. Ye, who now are High School teachers, Listen to this song of pupils, To this word from those you’re teaching. THE KYOTE 33 When in class our minds may wander, And we do not pay attention, You wax angry, you lose patience; Know you what the dreams of Youth are? Know you not a boy’s air-castles? Know you not just how alluring Maiden’s secret meditations? It is hard to study History, Scientific work is grinding, Definitions inappropriate, When one is a youth or maiden. Ye, who sometimes in Assembly, Shake a Freshman by the collar, Box his ears, and in Deportment, Give low grades because, in marching Through the halls, ho trips his neighbor— Know you not the Freshman spirit ? Know you not his joy of living? His glad spirits—(though of mischief;) Hast thou Freshman days forgotten? Did’st thou never cut up didoes. Whisper, trip, throw wads of paper? Ye, who when the year is over, Flunk your pupils without mercy, Mar the joyous days of spring-time, Giving cards to show to parents. With the marks not up to eighty. Well we know our many failings, And we know you oft are troubled That we lack responsibility Life’s grave truths we do not know yet, We will learn them in the future, But while we are young and care free, Will you still have patience with us, Help us as you have been doing? Knowing, that as we move upward, Toward you we are ever feeling Heart felt, deep appreciation. SENIOR CLASS Entered the class of '08 early in its career and decided to stay with it to the very end. As treasurer of the class Grace is to be compli- mented on the splendid condition of the finances at the present date. Grace intends to remain in Billings another year before going elsewhere. Grace Awe Tiring of Wisconsin, Etta enlivened the class of '08 in its youthful years and has helped build it up to its present state of influence. Her worst faults are giggling and making fudge, bnt as she is especially proficient in the latter, nothing will be counted against her. Etta intends going to the University of Wis- consin next year. Etu Mm GoeUchiu THE KYOTE The most popular president of the class of '08 is an old standby of the B. II. S. Will’s ideas of dress are somewhat limited. lie would have liked to have known the difference be- tween a football suit and a dress suit when at Bozeman last fall. But aside from football his talents lie in the direction of argument. He in- tends going to Yale in the near future. Will McKenzie Not a native exactly, but he has the Billings school from the begin work is always of the best and he will deliver the Tomahawk Talk. George is enthusiastic in athletics and dramatics alike. Intends to go to some eastern electrical institute next year. Gcorce Hubbard The silver-tongued orator, the full back of the football team, hurdler of the track team; has boosted the class of ’08 since its infancy. Ray is most popular among his classmates and often takes a trip to Columbus. Does Ray have a good time at Columbus! Ask him. After a year’s rest from the strenuous life in the B. II. S. he will attend the Edison Institute at Lynn, Mass. R y V«n Houten 36 THE K Y O T E Helene O'Donnell A charming young personage, who possess- es many redeeming characteristic� of which we, as well as herself, are very proud. She has lived here all her life and has never missed a single day of school since she entered the kind- ergarten (?) years ago. A remarkable record. Unto her we have entrusted our class prophecy, which she alone is capable of handling, for is she not a fluent speaker? After finishing this place of learning she intends to enter Stanley Hall, at Minneapolis. ted her studious career in the class of is Sophomore year. On account of her faithful work and her never tiring energy she has been a constant joy to her instructors. Flos- sie has made her High School course in three years and was chosen Salutatorian of the class. FloMie Paikm on Another student who has completed her High School course in less than four years. Has Ikh'ii prominent in debating and basketball and was chosen Valedictorian of the class. She is preparing for Vassar. THE K Y O T E 37 After thinking the matter over for some time Marguerite decided to graduate with the class of ’08. Her intention, however, was not made known until last fall, when die entered from the Northwestern Classical Academy, at Orange City, Iowa. Her faithful work in the Glee Club and on the basket-ball team has been appreciated by the High School enthusiasts. Marguerite intends remaining in Billings next The most stern-appearing girl in the class, after two years of absence from the B. H. S., returned to finish with the class of ’08. Ellen’s failing is not being able to stay away from Joliet for more than a week at a time. What is the attraction there? Ellen will remain at home for a year before entering a higher insti- tution of learning. ---� ---- Oh, Class of May, Nineteen naught eight, What hath the future stored for you? May fortune kind ope wide her gate And show you paths both right and true. We may not preach, we may not pray, We may not do the things we should, We will think thoughts we cannot say, And we must wish and welcome good. Four years of study, four of work, Preparing for the great worlds call; We are bound then never to shirk, Never to falter, never to fall. May Fortune her stern brow unbend, To all who now do graduate; May Fate to us her treasures send And help us good works to create. year lie fore going away. EJlen Farrell Marguerite Wilcox —L. S., ’06. 38 THE KYOTE OFFICERS JUNIOR CLASS Catherine White Esther Birely Robert Perkins Frank Allen Charles Perkins JUNIOR CLASS At the beginning of the present school year the Junior class of the Billings High reorganized for the terms of 07 and 08. A class meeting was called for the purpose of electing officers. Edward K. Bartlett was elected president; Catherine White, vice president; Robert Perkins, treasurer; Esther Birely, sec- retary, and Frank Allen, manager of the boys' basketball team. Toward the end of the first term Edward Bartlett left school. This neces- sitated the election of another President. A meeting was held and Charles Perkins was chosen to fill the vacancy. The Juniors have been more enterprising than any class in the High this year. They have established a precedent by giving a Junior play which it is hoped will be an annual event. The play was a great success ami aroused much class enthusiasm, as was manifested by the way in which the Assembly Hall was decorated with red and black and 00 pennants. The proceeds of the play enabled the Juniors to present to the High School a framed picture. The sub- ject is Corot’s “Dance of the Nymphs.” Other classes may well follow in the footsteps of 00 in promoting such an interest in the beautifying of the school. The Junior Boys' Basketball team holds the championship of the school, having never lost a game in the schedule of class games. Great interest was shown in these class games and the Juniors feel justly proud of their record for the year. THE K Y O T E 39 SOPHOMORE CLASS The members of the Sophomore class held (heir first, meeting January if 1, 1K0.M, in order to effect a permanent organisation. The class officers are: Nat Carwile, president; Tom lion ton, vice president; Ethel Hays, secretary; Madge ltothrock, treasurer; I less it Snyder, manager of the Sophomore t i iris’ basketball team, and Will Tompkins, manager of the Sophomore Hoys’ basket- ball team. The good playing of both teams in the class games this year added much to the glory of the class. Although 1010 has transacted very little busi- ness so far, they expect to tin much in the future. The class colors are red and white. FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman class met on January 20th and elected the following of- ficers: President, John Farrens; vice president, Lloyd Russell, secretary, Florence Page, treasurer, Hex Peverill. At a second meeting January 24th, yells were selected and a yell-master, Edward Morrison, elected. This was done in view of the approaching interclass basketball games. At this time the 'Freshman basketball team was organized with Bert Rawls as manager. Three games were played and lost, although a splendid light was put up by the Freshman team. The secretary, Florence Page, left school liefore the close of this term but as there have been no meetings since her departure, a successor has not been appointed. ---H---- THE M AIL OF TI1E FRESHMAN .What would the world be to Freshmen If the teachers were no more! As we dreaded the grammar behind us. We dread the English before. What the teachers are to Freshmen It would lx hard to tell, Especially in those awful studies Which I’ll not attempt to spell. But, teachers, kindly remember, When work on us you heap, That we are only Freshmen And work will always keep. 40 THE KYOTE THE BOYS' DOUBLE QUARTET In the early part of last semester there was a great deal of enthusiasm aroused among some of the boys in regard to the formation of a Glee Club. A number of the boys got together and elected officers with Mr. Rich as leader. They worked hard for a number of weeks but football, basketball, and other sueh interests continually broke into their practices. This did not extinguish the musical spirit, however, for when the Juniors gave their class play eight of the boys prepared and rendered several selections. Since theft they have been working faithfully for the Commencement exercise� There is a move- ment on foot to give, at the earliest possible period next fall, an operetta by the quartet and the Girls’ Glee Club. Those composing the quartet are: First tenor: Frank Allen; Warren Dedrick. Second Tenor: Joe Edy; Hill Rinehart. Baritone: Gerald Simpson; Ray Van H011 ten. Bass: George Wallace; Cass Russell. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB During previous years, several attempts have been made to organize a permanent Girls’ Glee Club in the Billings High School to promote the musical interests of the school. Of those formed some lasted only a few weeks. Now, however, we have an organization which has a very promising future. Early in the fall term our new music directress. Miss Palrnstrom, called a meeting of all the girls in the High School and proposal the organization of a Girls’ Glee Club. Miss Palrnstrom explained the advantage of having 42 THE KYOTE such an organization in any school, and especially in our school, which is up to date in everything else. Immediately great enthusiasm was aroused which resulted in the organiza- tion of the Girls' Glee Club of the Hillings High School. Twenty-seven of the best talent in the school responded to (lie call for membership. Monday was set for the day of our regular meetings. The next week a meeting was called to elect officers, who should take the interests of the organization in their hands, and carry them out to the best of their abditv. Madge Roth rock was elected president; Bernice Redding, vice president; Esther Birely, treasurer; Nolle Toole, secretary and Frances Rine- hart and Nolle Toole were appointed accompanists. Hard work was immediately begun, and since then the girls have worked conscientiously, as can be readily observed by the fine results which have been obtained under the efficient direction of Miss Palmstrom. The first appearance of the Glee Club was ut a musical given by the pupils of the High in November. Our club received great encouragement and since then we have appeared at several concerts. At an open meeting of the Women’s Club in their new quarters, we rendered several selections and were to sing again at a concert given by the Philanthropic department of that club. Our next appearance was at the Junior Class play; then at a debate between Billings and Columbus Highs, and last at a benefit for the Y. W. C. A. Preparations are being made to take part in the musical program during Commencement week, when we hope to leave the very best impression of the Glee Club of B. H. S. with the music lovers of our city. Plans were made by Miss Palmstrom to have an operetta this spring, but on account of lack of time, it has been postponed until the early fall when the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs will unite and give this operetta together. Some selections we have been working on are: 1. “Absent ------r------------------------------------ John W. Metcalf 2. “Summer Fancies'’________,________________________________ a. Metra 3. “Bridal Chorus“ (from “The Rose Maiden”) ____________Cowen-Schnecker 4. “Lift Thine Eyes” (from Oratorio “Elijah”) ............. Mendelssohn 5. “Slumber Song of the River” (from Opera Comique “Jocelyn”)_______ --------------------------------------------------- Benjamin Godard 6. “Welcome Pretty Primrose'’_______________________________Giro Pinsuti 7. “Dreamland”----------------------------------------- Francois Behr 8. “Dixie ’------------------------------- —..—------------Dan Emmet 0. “The Lorelei”____________________________________________________Liszt This organization has been a source of delight and enjoyment to its mem- bers as well as to outsiders. It has brought out an interest in music in some who have not had any musical advantages until now. And it is to be hoped that the Girls’ Glee Club will accomplish as much in future years as it has done in this last We, as a Glee Club, wish to extend our heartiest vote of thanks to Miss Palmstrom for her untiring efforts in our behalf. THEKYOTE 43 OrviDe Cotner Ray Van Houten Ernest Steele Ha el Hunkina THE DEBATING TEAM Remarkable interest and enthusiasm has been shown this year on the part of the High School body and the several debaters, for the success of this de- partment. At the beginning of the school year as many as ten boys and girls took up the work with a purpose to make the team. At the preliminary debate, however, there were but six who took part. The purpose of this debate was to choose three who should represent the school at the interscholastic contests. Four remained in the field and have continued to work hard and consistently through the year. December 20th our team met the Forsyth team at Forsyth and won a victory by the unanimous vote of the judges. The question for debate was: “Resolved, that boards of arbitration with compulsory power should be es- tablished to settle disputes between capital and labor.” We had chosen the negative of the question. Ray Van Ilouten officiated as first speaker, Ernest Steele as second, Orville Cotner as third and Hazel Hunkins as first alternate. Ray Van Houten seemed to realize that this was his last year as a debater on the Billings High School team and worked especially hard. Ilis arguments were forceful and good. He was a member of last year's team. Ernest Steele was new at the work but proved his worth. His arguments were convincing and to the point. It is the wish of every one that he will con- tinue his work along this line again next year on the High School team. Orville Cotner was also a member of last year's team and won many ad- mirers by his easy, confident manner and clearly presented facts. Both the High School body and Faculty hope to see him back again next year to lead the debaters to victory. The second and last debate was held in Billings at the Y. M. C. A. gymnas- ium with the debaters of the Columbus High School. A two to one vote was rendered in favor of Columbus. A great deal of praise is due Mr. Rich, the instructor and coach in debat- ing, for the interest and pains he has taken to prepare the team. KYOTE STAFF Gerald Simpson Charles Burton Agnes Burton Robert Perkins Ernest Steele Orville Cotner Catherine White Will McKenzie Helene O Donnell The first edition of the Kyoto came out in May, 15107. It, being a new venture, was necessarily small, the advertising section was limited, the arrange- ment was not of the best, while the entire paper was run in double column. The next edition came out in ()ctol er, 1007, with a better grade of paper, better arrangement-, and cuts for the headings of the different sections. The following editions were still further improved. They increased in size to forty pages and the advertising list was much augmented. Each edition has l een an improve- ment on the last, in a literary way as well as in other ways, until we are now enabled to publish this Annual, which needs no description, it is self-de- scriptive. —a— This year the Kyote Annual is not dedicated to the Senior class as it frequently is, but rather is it dedicated to our departing principal, Mr. Snell. Mr. Snell has won a place secure in the hearts of every High School student. I his affection is partly due to the vigor and zest with which he has pushed our athletic enterprises and every other undertaking in which the High School has been interested. We do.not, however, base our love on his enthusiasm in athletics entirely, but also on the way in which lie has boosted the educational side of High School life, the timely vet kindly lectures given for our benefit and elevation, the—but it would take a volume to enumerate them «11. Mr. Snell leaves High School work to take up his life work, the practice of law, we wish him great success in his vocation. We, especially those who have quailed beneath the rigid cross-examinations in the mathematics room, are entirely satisfied as to the outcome of his venture in this new direction. ----Q--- I he school year is practically at an end. A few more days and another year of school life will be behind us. We are a step nearer the goal. Just what that goal will 1 e most of us do not know, yet we do know what we want it to be. And it will be what we want it to be and nothing less if we strive for it day by day. In a few days we will be free from the daily routine we have l een pursuing for the last nine months, but are we going to lay aside our aims 46 THE K Y O T E during the summer vacation? “Certainly not!” is the answer of him who is determined to win the coveted goal. Though he will not bend over school books now, he will observe the happenings about him, noting the errors of others, using their mistakes not as mere fun making material, but as danger signals by which he himself may avoid the same disagreeable experiences. In a word he will be learning life’s lesson. ----0--- High School education is primarily made up of the rudiments of higher education, of a college education. It is indeed true that a High School student is better prepared for a business life than one who has but finished the eighth grade and there is the same distinction to be noted between the college graduate and the High School graduate. Put a college man and a High School man on the same level in the interests of a business and nine times out of ten the college man leaves the High School man behind. The reason is a simple one. The High School education affords simply the beginnings of the various courses it offers. It is left for the colloge course to train one thoroughly in any of the branches one elects to pursue. Too much emphasis can not be laid upon the value of thorough and complete training before one takes up one’s life work, whatever it may be. This applies to girls as well as boys. Plan for something further than your High School education. —ss----- The Kyoto has now completed its first year of publication and we do not hesitate to say that the paper has been a success. To whom is this success due? I rue, the student body of the Billings High has stood liehiud us to a man. We wish to express our thanks for this support. The Kyoto would not have been a success without it. But there is a power behind all this. Some one has sjniiit many tedious hours correcting our material and overseeing the work of the paper in general. Some one has patiently reminded, urged, and even demanded of the various editors that they perform their duties. The one who has done this has been our instructor in physics and chemistry, Miss Ethel Morrison. 1 he Kyote staff and the whole High School body wish to thank Miss Morrison for all that she has done. We appreciate the pains which have been expended on us. W e have enjoyed the work both from a social and a business standpoint. We feel that our association with her has broadened our lives. Ixmg may the Billings High retain Miss Morrison as one of its instructors. THE LA W OF DESTINY Man is his own star; and the soul that can Render an honest and a perfect man Commands all light, all influence, all fate. Nothing to him falls early, or too late. Our‘acts our angels are, or good or ill. Our fatal shadows that walk by us still. —Joun Fleti iikr. Athletics ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The past year has perhaps brought about no greater development in any of our organizations than in the Athletic Association. The year of 1906-1907 marked the adoption of the new constitution and the real beginning of prog- ress. The Association became a factor in our school life where it had before been but a name. But the year wc have just passed has outstripped the pre- ceding period of the organization. During the past school term all athletics, whether interclass or interscholastic, have been under its supervision. All money raised for athletic purposes has been handled by the Association and on nil the football trips last fall several additional men were sent. Never before have our various teams received such loyal support. Nearly every student of the High School is a member and feels that he is a part of the team as well as the one who really acts. The spirit that has been shown can not be commended loo highly. Besides the growth that has l een made along lines of which the nucleus had already been established there have l � en many new things created. Chief among these is the reward of the numeral. The football player of 1907 was the first to receive the orange WB” as the reward of his merit as a player and the true sportsmanlike manner in which he conducted himself in all games. This year the Association was able to send a representative to the meeting of the State Interscholastic Athletic Association held in the latter part of December at Missoula. But perhaps the best and greatest result of our Athletic Asso- ciation has been the influence it has had over the individual. The standard of sportsmanship has been raised—unfair playing is a thing unthought of and unheard of in any game. This spirit has been aided greatly in its growth by the Y. M. C. A. To this organization we are greatly indebted. The pin se- lected this year was designed after a football, which seemed the most appro- priate for the season. The past year has been so marked with success that we believe next year has a start that can not help but make it the same. Mr. Snell and the officers of the Association are to be thanked for their efforts toward the success of the or- ganization. The officers of the last year were: Orville Cotner, president; Helene O’Donnell, vice president; Gerald Simpson, treasurer; Vernon King, secretary. The annual election will be held near the end of school. THE KYOTE 49 COACH Juntos A. Dittemore, bearing not only mi educational but also an athletic reputation, came to Billing in Sep- tember, 1007. In nine short months lie has brought the athletics of the Bill- ings High up to the highest standard t hey ha ve e ver a 11 a ine 1. As a coacl i he is excellent and is popular and well liked by all the boys. It is hoped by all that he will 1 5 our couch again next year. nor s' athletics There has been considerable inter- est shown in athletics this year. The season has been a success in every way. In lH th football and basketball wo have James A. Dittemore lost but one game. That was a cham- pionship game, however, and left us but second in the race. But neither discouraged nor disheartened, we entertain high hopes for the season of 1008-00. In football scores we rolled up 85 points to our opponents’ 38. This is the total of five games. In basketball in five games our opponents have scored 121 to our 106. This includes Anaconda's victory. But we are still cheerful after this one defeat and are hopeful for our track team. Matters are now shaping themselves and, assisted by Physical Directors Hopkins and Dille of the V. M. V. A., Coach Dittemore is working at all spare hours on track athletics. We are going to make a strong attempt to win some- thing. With full twenty-five candidates the outlook is certainly bright and the coaches promise us a lively preliminary. Kay Van Houton Edwin Shannon Will McKenzie Willard Salsbury Frank Allen FOOTHALL TEAM Emil Barker Ben Tompkins John McClellan Joe McClellan Philip Savaresy Chas. Burton Clair Todd Edward Bartlett (lias. Perkins BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM Kay Van Houten Willard Salsbury Philip Savaresy Edwin Shannon Clair Todd John Todd THE KYOTE 51 GIRLS' ATHLETICS The girls9 basketball team has been very successful this year and lias been an honor to the school. During the year five games have been scheduled and out of tlie five one was lost. This defeat was almost completely forgotten when the team gained a glorious victory over Bozeman by a score of twelve to eleven, while the Red Lodge score was five to thre3. The Bozeman learn had not been beaten this year when they came to Billings. This defeat was the only one Bozeman received this year and the Billings team considered themselves quite fortunate in their victory. The championship of Montana is yet undecided but we sincerely hope we may he fortunate enough to gain it at the convention in Missoula. Billing? and Bozeman are the only two teams in Montana eligible to apply for cham- pionship and both teams have the same percentage, yet we have the advantage of having been victorious over Bozeman. During this year Miss Wilcox, Mr. Neil and Mr. Ditteinore have acted as coaches and their assistance has been greatly appreciated. It would not be just to pick out star players as each one on the team deserves credit and praise for the good and faithful work that has brought about such good results. The season has ended and the girls' treasury is in splendid condition. This adds greatly to the pleasure of the victories for a victorious season and a full treasury is the best possible combination. The sweaters awarded by the athletic association to first team players are being ordered and will soon be awarded. These will lx1 greatly prized by the owners. ——a— GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEA M Jessie Snyder Bessie Snyder Xelle Toole Marguerite Wilcox Agnes Burton Bernice Redding —a— Lillian Kirby The following were awarded black sweaters with the large orange UB” on them for their work during the football season: Willard Salsbury Warren Dedrick Clair Todd Edward Bartlett Philip Savarsey John McClellan Joe McCleland Clias. Burton Frank Allen Gerald Simpson Chas. Perkins Mr. -G--- Ray Van Houten „ Will McKenzie Ben Tompkins Edwin Shannon Emil Barker Dittemore For consistent work during the basketball season the following girls will receive sweaters with the “B on them: Nelle Toole Bernice Redding Jessie Snyder Marguerite Wilcox Agnes Burton Lillian Kirby Bessie Snyder On Thursday, April 2nd. and on the following Thursday, Mr. Hans Men- delson talked to the High School on Wagner and Wagnerian opera. The following are some of the interesting facts given and points made by Mr. Men delson. Beginning with a brief history of music leading up to Wagner’s time, Mr. Mendelson touched on Beethoven and Mozart, outlining what their work stands for. Beethoven's greatest work was accomplished, not in his composi- tions, but in his addition to and improvement of the orchestra. Mozarts was the first really dramatic music but he was dependent upon others for his lines. His music was considered a great innovation and was much criti- cized. The volume of Mozart’s music was chiefly responsible for this; it was considered too great for the human ear. This is far from our feeding today. Wagner pushed music to such an extent that his music was not only con- sidered an innovation but impossible and the composer crazy. In Wagner were combined the art of the musician, the poet, and the composer. He had a great knowledge of folklore and his operas were an attempt to prevent this folklore from becoming extinct. His poetry, although not always of the best, is impressive and any one of his plays might be given without the music with powerful and effective result. Wagner in his operas made use of orchestra, scenery, and actors. He improved the orchestra by adding a great niimlier of instruments and used three pieces of each kind of instrument in order to obtain pure and absolute harmony. This idea was original with Wagner and gives a very effective quality to his music. W agner did away with everything that might distract the attention of the audience, such as unnecessary decorations and unnecessary lighting, and had his orchestra placed so as not to be seen by the audience. In his theater in Beyrouth Wagner was able to carry out his ideas as to what the arrangement of a theater should Ik for the production of opera. Here once a year his operas may be heard under the conditions which tins great composer considered essential for their perfect production. Wagners music is one continuous endless melody. lie characterizes abso- lutely each actor by music. In each opera there is a leading motif and each character has a motif entirely his own and characteristic of himself. Mr. Mendelson told the stories of Lohengrin, Tannhauser and Parsifal, played selections from them and gave illustrations of the motifs of many of the principal characters of these operas. Parsifal, during Wagner's time, was not looked upon with favor by the Germans as it was thought to contain relig- ious ideas which were not strictly in accordance with the orthodox wav of looking at things. In fact, Wagner was compelled to leave Germany for some time because of his connection with the revolutionary party. THE K Y O T E 53 Tli© influence of Wagner is noticeable in all good music since his time. His productions, however, cannot In fitly given on a piano as a knowledge of the words, an orchestra, and actors are necessary for a proper presentation or a proper appreciation of his works. So greatly «lid he advance music and so sound were his theories that no composer worthy of the name can get away from them. One of the most interesting features of Mr. Mendelsorrs talk was his frank discussion of music in America as compared with music in Germany. Mr. Mendelson asserted and gave reasons for the assertion that the claim that Americans are not musical is not true, lie said the basis for this false state- ment, so frequently heard, lies not in any such fact as Americans being un- musical or not appreciating good music but rather in their not universally ap- preciating good music written by people of other nationalities living under different conditions and with different emotions. This after all seems not un- natural. He ladieves that the attempt to transplant such music is a great mis- take, that instead we should have our own music, written under the conditions and influences in our own country, in other words that American composers should, in every sense of the term, write American music. There are only a few typical American songs, counting out popular rag-time. Chief among these are: “Down on the Suwanee River ’ “Old Black Joe, “My Old Ken- tucky Home,” and “Nearer, My God to Thee.” These truly express American sentiments and are good. Musical instruction in America is better systematized and superior to that in Germany. Moreover, the average technique in this country is far above that in Germany but the tendency of Americans to control their emotions for fear of expressing their feelings greatly detracts from the execution of their music. Mr. Mendelson thinks that Americans school them- selves entirely too much to control their emotions but this seems a necessary, a preservative precaution in the rapid and strenuous life of this country today. And think of the freedom given the youth of this country! What would hap- pen should they develop any more sentimentalism than at present ? The popularity of Wagner's operas in this country, Mr. Mendelson con- tends, is due to the fact that they are less sentimental than some of the other foreign music. The popularity of Italian music in this country shows that our musical taste is not so well developed as it is in other countries, and that we have so far failed to apply the same standards to music that we do to other things. Mr. Mendelson ended by giving us a comparison on the piano of Italian and Wag- nerian opera—greatly to the detriment of the former. Mr. Mended sou’s playing and talk were both very much appreciated by the High School. From an exam, paper:— “We may believe that it is nature’s plan that we cultivate music because in the middle ear is a minature drum. Junior 'Play Wednesday, March the 26th, was a “red letter day” in the history of the Junior class, when the selection of Pyramus and Thisbe from Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream” was given in the Assembly hall of the High School. Never before had any Junior class of the B. H. S. undertaken to give a play and the first attempt was indeed a credit to the class of 1901). I lie cast was com|H� sed entirely of boys and the rehoarsing was done under the direction of Miss Morrison. Miss Johnston had charge of the costumes and decorations and there were several committees appointed for the tickets, prop- erties and programs. 1 he parts were assigned and rehearsing had begun in earnest, when Ernest Steele, the leading man in this most lamentable tragedy, was laid low, not bv his dagger but by that dreadful disease which so depopulated our school for several weeks, the mumps. Again a day was set for the play and artistic post- ers were placed in the windows of many business buildings. hor weeks the girls of the class worked on pennants, which were sold to the Imys. The Assembly hall was very artistically as well as patriotically decorated in the black and red felt pennants and red carnations and ferns, black and red being the colors of the Junior class. Strings of tiny black and red pennants were hung from the four corners of the room to the central chandelier. A musical program had also been arranged for the evening. The Girls 1 Glee Club rendered several selections and also the Boys’ Double Quartet, Chrystelle Cook, Margaret Wilcox and Frances Rinehart sang, the latter also gave a harp solo. This local talent proved very enjoyable to the “assembled multitude but the chief attraction of the evening was the selection of Pvramus and Thisbe. The acting was exceedingly good, and the players looked most fetching in their costumes, which were secured from Omaha. Ernest Steele enacted the part of Nick Bottom, the weaver, and was very good in his role. As Pyramus Scene from Pyramua and TKiiibe 56 THE KYOTE he died most gallantly for love, much to the amusement of the audience. The part of Frances Flute, the tallows mender, was taken by Vernon King, who was exactly suited to the part, especially in the second act where he played Thisbe, Pyramus' lady love. Indeed Thisbe wa simply irresi-table, and the audience was moved, not to tears, but to penis of laughter, when he stabbed himself over his dead lover’s body. Charles Crowe, who has had some experi- ence in amateur theatricals, was selected for Peter Quince, the carpenter, and leader of this little hand of men who played before the duke and duchess, and proved a great success in that role. Joe McClellan, as Tom Snout, the tinker, “presented wall” that vile wall which separated two devoted lovers, but which atoned in a measure for this cruelty, by its chink, through which the lovers whispered. The wall “discharged his part very well as did the moon shine which was presented by Caws Bussell, with his bush of thorns and dog. The sixth character, the last but by no means the least, was that fearful wild fowl, the lion. There was no fault to find with Willard Salsbury as the lion, in fact his roaring was such a success that though it did not “fright the duchess,-9 many in the first seat drew hack as far as possible when the lion rushed upon the scene. The play H'CH Tl11 to the class an T everyone enjoyed it irn- menselv PMr money received from this was used to purchase some very good priiitsj -5 famous pictures for our Assembly hall. These will great I v improve the looks of our study hall and will serve as reminders to future generations that the class of 1(100 once occupied a place in the history of the B. II. S. and we hope it will encourage class spirit and patriotism. As the Junior class we should like to say a few words to those who will soon occupy our places. The Junior year is perhaps the happiest of the four years, for the graduation exercises are still a dream and there are no essays to worry anyone and the class is still one for there are always many who drop out in the last year. We have tried to show some class spirit and while this play was not elaborate in any way, it was a source of a great deal of fun to all the Juniors and we are proud to be the first in this school to institute a custom, which is an old one in most schools, and which we hope will be permanent. THE SENIOR PLAY On Friday night, May 1, the Senior class of the Billings High School pre- sented the annual play of that class. The play selected for presentation this year was “Merchant of Venice, Up to Date, and the cast was made up from the entire Senior class, assisted by the Juniors and Sophomores. rhe largest audience ever assembled in Babcock Theater greeted the amateurs and the house rang with well deserved applause. At no time did the crowd fail to show their appreciation and every one of the many local hits was well received. The cast was well chosen and every character played his or her part al- THE KYOTE 57 most perfectly. The players larked nearly all of the defects of amateurs and the work of some would seem to indicate former acting on the stage. The plnv was a burlesque throughout on Shakespeare's “Merchant of Venice.” The same base was preserved and almost all of the situations of the original as well as some new ones were introduced in the new conception. They were, however, all given new settings and new wordings which made it into a modernized and laughable version. The play was in some respects a hard one to present for the five acts and six scenes meant many shifting� of scenery and, in some cases, change of costumes. All, however, went off on schedule time. There were no long waits, no prompting, no neglecting of details and no nervous breaking down so characteristic of amateur plays, and the vast audience was more than pleased. To show the feeling which existed in the audience we quote the Hill- ings Gazette for May 2: “ ‘The Merchant of Venice Up to Date,’ the Senior class play of the Bill- ing- High School, was presented at the Babcock Theater last night by a student east in a capable manner that pleased the capacity house which greeted the amateurs. “The piece is a travesty on the-Shakespearean play. In the modernized version of the Merchant of Venice there are . leading rcles, every minber of the cast is a star. One of the most apprecltra- features ot the play was the abundance of action. There was not a dull moment to distract the a it a ion of the audience, nor any complicated situation to swamp the effects of the humor. “The opening chorus sung by 82 members of the upper grades of the grammar school, the largest ensemble of voices ever seen on the stage of the new theater, made a decided hit in the three selections rendered. “Antonio, Venetian thespian who is captain of one of the football teams was capably taken by Ray Van Houten. Will McKenzie as Bassanio, a friend of Antonio who falls in love with Portia, played the part of the Vene- tian dandy in a manner which would indicate past experience on the stage. Charles Crowe as Gratiano did equally as well. “Shyiock, in the modernized version, is a gambler, who exacts from the scalp of Antonio a pound of hair with the same vindictiveness that Shylock in the Shakespearean version exacts his pound of flesh. George Hubbard essayed the role in a manner that left nothing to be wished for. “If there are any male members of the cast who are worthy of especial mention for their good work and capable portrayal of the part assigned them, it is Vernon King, who in the part of Launcelot Gobbo, a jester, made an instant, decided and lasting hit. “Orville Cotner as Hamlet came in for his share of the honors and re- sponded to continued applause at the fall of the curtain in the second act with a short curtain lecture, burlesquing similar speeches made by professional -tars who have graced the boards of the new theater recently. “With her diamonds, haughty air and beautiful costume, Hazel Ilunkins more than did justice to the part of Portia, a wealthy heiress, whose hand was The k y o t e r� much sought for by the Venetian swains. It has been truly said that her por- trayal of Portia belied the fact that she is not a professional. Nerissa, her companion, was played by Etta (Joetscllitis in an adequate manner. “Bernice Bedding, as Polly, a maid, made up in ‘stage business for (he lack of lines in her part. Ellen Farrell as Miss Abide S. Threedice qualified as a school teacher of the spinster type and her work in the second act was the subject of much favorable comment. ‘Helene O’Donnell portrayed the part of the modest and persecuted Jew- ish maiden in a way that was pleasing in her characterization of Jessica, the ward of Shylock. “Mrs. Gobbo, mother of Launeelot, the jester, is an Irish washerwoman in the parody produced last night and if there are any who are more typical Irish washerwomen than Helen McCormick was in the part they have not vet reached the shores of America. “Other members of the cast whose work is deserving of mention were: Charles Burton, as Tubal, captain of the Belmont football team; Helen Her- ford as Antonio’s mother; Frank'Allen as an X-Ray professor and Joe Mc- Clellan and Ernest Steele in the parts of a policeman and clerk of the court, “Robert Perkins, John MeClellau Villard Salsburv, Will McKenzie, Charles Crowe, Bay Van Houte Trank Allen, John Todd, (Yissic Hoe, Hill Rinehart Walien ; i , lksmfii Dakin, Will Tompkins, Nat t’arwile, Tom Bon tom (’ass Russell, C harles Burton, Ernest Steele and George Wallace dem- onstrated their prowess as football players in the game lietween the Venetian football players and the Belmont aggregation, which as a part of the finale was not the least pleasing feature of the play. “Margaret Wilcox, Chrystelle Cook, Esther Birely and Frances Rinehart, musicians, were very good.” The whole east had been working hard for the past two months in practice. Rehearsals were held every afternoon after school and again in the evening. To a person they responded to every task given them and showed a willingness to work and pull together seldom found in a crowd of young people. The play from the financial standpoint and also from the standpoint of the critic was a grand success. It was the best and biggest thing of this kind ever presented by the local High School and it is agreed that it ranked among the best amateur productions ever given in Billings. But no matter how capable the cast had l ecn, the play would not have been such a succes had not the entire High School shown its sympathy by standing behind the enterprise and pushing it. The Senior class wishes to thank the High School, and incidentally, all of Billings, for the way in which they responded. To Mr. Rich, though, belongs the greatest credit, that of the way in which the burlesque was staged and acted. He worked ceaselessly ami untiringly iiljoii the play and devoted his whole time to the rehearsals. The whole cast, ami particularly th Senior class, wishes to extend their earnest thanks for the way in which he worked with them, and we wish to say to all that it is to Mr. Rich the success of the play is due. A CATALOGUE OF CHARACTERISTICS “Of religious principles, virtuous disposition, and good understanding.’' —Myrtle A dam . ---E---- “Mingle a little wisdom with your folly.”—George Armitage. ---E----- “All her looks a calm disclose.”—Grace Awe. “No sooner the old hope goes to the ground, Than a new one, straight to the lf same mark.”—Frank Allen. ---Q---- so “I fear he will prove the weeping philosopher when h- anws old, lieing full of unmannerly sadness in his youth.”—Charles Horton. • — ---Q---- “Rejected several suitors just to learn How to accept a better in his turn.”—Ague Horton. ---------------------Q---- “Life without laughing is a dreary blank,”—Camille Brown. ---H---- “A mild presence.”—Amelia Berg. ——B---- “Staring into space with strange, dreamy eyes.”—Arthur Holton. —a— m “Slow and steady wins the race.”—Tom Bouton. ---H--- “She had eyes like the brown of a butterfly's wing.”—Esther Hirely. ---B--- “Eternal sunshine settles on her head.”—Nellie Heck. ---B--- “What shall I do to Ik� forever known?”—Frank Brown. —a— “A pretty little dear.”—Helen Burn. ---B--- “Passing old and full of cares—you'd never catch him putting on airs. —Herbert Crawford. GO THE KYOTE “He thinks too much—such men are dangerous.”—Nat Carwile. “Brown hair and snappy eyes.” —Edith Conway. ----52-- “Tall and good natured.”—(Jerald Canaan. ■ 52 “I am Sir Oracle, and when 1 open mv lips, let no dog bark.”—Orville Coiner. ---52--- “You have all those qualities which I have ever regarded as the character- istic excellencies in woman.”—Helen Connelly. “Always a combination of correct sentiments.”—Chas. Carroll. “And she will talk. Ye Gods! Mow she will talk.”—ChrysteUe Cook. The soul of the man is in his clothes.”—Chas. Crowe. ----52--- “Steady and slow, with very little fuss or show.”—Will Ctmley. ----52--- “Clean and neat and ndghty sweet, And whpii ]ul hw feet.”—I tarry Chappie. ----52- -------- business is song, song, song.”—Cariotta Coon. ----52--- “Has the true Irish spirit. Hates the thought of being worked.”—Lester Cochtan. ----52--- % A11 smiles. Not the ‘old maid9 kind.”—Elizabeth ('rawfind. -52- 44A countenance uncommon sweet, as nice a girl as you’ll ever meet” —Mamie Crowe. “And really she had a most delicate air.”—Ruth Conway. “I was not horn for great affairs; 1 eat and sleep and say my prayers (?)”—Rex Deoerill. “A modest, meek and melancholy lad.”—Warren Dedrick. “Hands in pockets and a queer lazy walk.”—Barton Dakin. “Such solemnity too, one could see she was wise.”—Marie Davenport. “Can’t get a grind on me. I never did anything or ever said anything you can turn against me.”—Ruth Dool. L_ THE KYOTE 61 “She is witty to talk with.”—Bessie Dunlevy. “Throws in a remark from time to time.”—Vera Davenport. ----3--- “I am known for my height and heavy weight.”—Merle Enochs. “I want to have plenty of work.”—Fate Essdstyn. “Black his hair and brown his eyes, to fall in love he vainly tries.”—Joe Edy. “Her goodness and her worth to spy, one need but gaze in Ellen’s eye ' —Ellen Farrell. —a— “(treat minds are those of which the noisy, world hears least.”—Ensign Frady. n 1 'tul ' ' “Why did my parents send me to the schools, that I with knowledge migth enrich my mind?”—John Farreus. ---«--- “He’s little, but he’s bright.”—Aaron Ford. —as-— “And blushes mantle in her cheek.”—Ruth Ferguson. “There came to the beach a poor exile of Erin. —Leo mot Ferrell. “Blue eves and golden hair.”—Edna Gilsdorf. —a— “Captivating—well 1 guess!”—Etta May Goetschius. ---8--- “You are so full of life, all wit and imagination.”—Florence Hubbard. ---£3-- “And straightway all her polka dots began'� lively dance.”—Hazel H u nk ins. “All great scientists are dying and I don’t feel very well myself.”—George Hubbard. ----EE-- “And gentle dullness ever loves a joke.”—Warren Hungerford. • M--- “A paragon of learning.”—Lloyd Hayworth. “His pipe is his best friend.”—Jack Ilays. ----3--- “I am an woman when I think I must speak.”—Helen Herf ord. ----G--- “Although I’m small. I’m mighty imporant.”—Kemp Haythome. r—- - , 62 THE KYOTE “A head to contrive and a hand to execute. —Ethel Hays. “And her name was Maude.”—Maude Home. ---53— “I always fuss over tiny things, but soon my wrath doth melt away. —Lulu Henderson. ---3--- “My tongue within my lips I rein, for who talks much must talk in vain.”—Ora Hartley. “He who can blush, methinks, must honest be.”—Chtisttie Hoe. “So trim and so simple.”—Lulu Jettison. ---53-- “Still too young to walk alone.”—Rachel Johnson. —a— “I’m little and meant to be loved, and why M—J Vernon King. :: “He was a scholar.”—Percy Kolb. “And her hair in a winking glory over her forehead.”—Louise Kellison. “Clever with her pen amjjbpii h.”—Lillian. Kirby. i'J that was child like and bland.”—Ernest Kusckke. “She was thoroughly sincere; her nature had never found it easy to be otherwise.”—Jennie Lampman. ---53--- “None but himself can be his parallel.”—Joe McClellan. � ■ IMf 1 “The worst fault you have is to l e in love.”—John McClellan. ---53--- “liook, here comes a lover of mine, and a lover of hers.”—Helen Mc- Cormick. ---53--- “Strange to the world, she wore a bashful look. —Cert rude McCormick. ---53--- “Possessed with his own importance.”—Willard McUargue. —a— “The world knows nothing of its greatest men.”—Will McKenzie. ---53-- “This is the girl who likes to rhyme, In making sonnets she spends her time.”—Irene Manning. ---53-- “Of acquiescent temper.”—Miriam Morris. THE K Y O T E 63 “Creeping like a snail unwillingly to school.”-—Wallace Morris. ---s— “The girl with the auburn hair.”—Hazel Morris. ---£2-- “A tiny creature.”—Chas. Mann. ---£2-- “Of body and visage lean and lank, A diver great is she, Who cleaves the waves of the swimming tank, In joy and festive glee.”—Kula Moss. —a— “Her failings leaned to virtue's side.”—Dora Morgan. ---£2-- “Small but often heard.”—Edward Morrison. ---£2-- “Such solemnity too, one could see she was wise.”—Flora Newman. “You look wise—pray correct that error.”—Norma Nelson. “I know him by his gait.”—Leo Noble. —cs---- “She never committed herself by over-hasty speech.”—Louise O' Donnell. w “A maiden never silent. Helene O'Donnell. “He who is so bashful and mild.”—Ver Ogg. k IIe that hath knowledge spa ret h his words.”—Robert Perkins. “Happy urn I, from care I am free. Why ain't they all contented like me?”—Chas. Perkins. ---B--- “Much study is a weariness of the flesh.”—Flossie Parkinson. —a— “There is a gift beyond the reach of art of being eloquently silent. —Car- roll Parham. ---£2-- “Up, up my friend and quit your books, or surely you'll grow double. —Ethel Parham. “Oh, to l e a man”—Arthur Pardon. ---B- “How shall we your true love know, from your other ones?”—Bernice Redding. ---£5--- “Thy voice is sweet as if it took its music from thy face.”—Frances Rine- hart. 64 THE K Y O T E “He might as well have Latin inside his head as any other sort of stuffing.” —11 ill Rinehart. ---O--- “Ridiculously underestimated.” —Cat Russell. —a— “lie could distinguish and divide a hair to its south and southwest side.'’ —Lloyd Russell. —a— “She had a voice as of the cherub choir.”—Madge Rotkrock. ---H--- “I am not constructed by nature to go in fear of any man.”—Bert Rawls. “Let the world slide.”—Ernest Rons. ‘Her smile sheds its pale rays over all the earth.”—Florence Rochettc. “My spirit Hew in feathers.”—Leta Rhode . ---«--- “A study fiend—in what ?”—Ale a Hollands. ---• i- “Out of this life had fled for a few months.”—Philip Samresy. ---IS-- “Many women are poets in their youth.”—Florence Sehmndfaeh. ---43-- ‘He h'Mv liHfTrrrC hIrTTv -U'ilhird Salshury. “In the world to fili up a place.”— Mabel Staples. ---3--- “But what things are those I haven’t done?”—Ernest Steele. —a— “A maiden never bold.”—Mattie S purling, ---H--- “There is little of melancholy in her.”—Xellie Sararesy. ---Q--- “What’s in a name?”—Ida Slomowitz. —a— “There was a lover!”—Gerald Simpson. -•—a— “With just enough of learning to misquote,”—Beatrice Smith. —a— “Material for a comedy of errors.”—Jessie and Bessie Snyder. ---3--- “Observe my superior genius.”—Edward Scherer. —a— “All the world loves a lover.”—John Todd. —a— “As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean.”—Ben Tompkins. Lifi seems to go on without effort; when I am filled with music.”—Nelle Toole. “Too tall and too fiery.”—Winnie Trott. ---55-- “It’s meat ml drink to him to see a clown.”—Will Tompkins. ---B--- “•Just call me a scholar; let that Ik� my praise.”—Donna Vellum. —n—1 “Well known in public speaking.”—Ray Van Houten. “A commercial spirit.”—Leo Van II oaten. ---G--- “Von Cassius has a lean and hungry look.”—Stanley Walters. � f__ “Yon nightingale whose strain so sweetly flows.”—Ida Walters. “A hesitancy and embarrassment in his manner.”—Leo Wallace. w____ “As merry as the day is long.”—Walter Wesch. “I attend to other men's business, having none of my own to occupy me.” —Ccd nc 117allace. “She loves with'a love that is more than love.”—Marguerite Whaley. ----55-- “There was a young lady said, ‘Why?’ ”—Marguerite Wilcox. “Mad with work and weariness.”—Catherine White. “My intelligence is out of order from overwork.”—George Wallace. “Pleasant to walk with.”—Ethel Watkins. ---E---- “Who doth ambition shun.”—Dave Yegcn. ---53--- Teacher (in Civics):—“What is a probate court? Pupil;—“A place where they try reprobates.” —S3----- Why was .Toe McClellan shocked at one of Gerald Simpson’s actions in the laboratory on Friday, April 17th? John McC. (reading in English):—“I made them lay their hands in mine and swear.” Oh as. Hurt on (in Chemistry):—“You pour the solid into the ladling point.” THE KYOTE 66 SCHOOL STATISTICS [Compiled from ballots cast by the whole school. The number of contestants was eo large that only the three receiving the highest numlwir of votes are recorded.] Most Popular Hazel Ilimkms----------- A pies Burton Etta Mae Goctschius_____ 19 11 9 Prettiest Girl Esther Birely _______ —... Marguerite Whaley......... Frances Rinehart —..... Thinks Siie Is Helen HUBS Bernice Redding ________ _ Kthelind Watkins 11 NDS )mest Boy Robert Perkins __________ _ Prank A Hen Charles Crowe ............ 21 .17 .12 .14 13 10 ...28 22 13 Tin XKS He Is John Todd--------------------- 10 Hill Rinehart ... ..... Charles Crowe_____________ Most Respected Frances Rinehart__________ Vernon King_______________ Orville Cotner ___________ Laziest Hill Rinehart_____________ Tun. Bouton Dave Ycgen________________ Brightest George Hubbard __________ Hazel 11 tin kins ........ Catherine White .......... 9 • 5 5 . 4 14 . 7 ___5 22 15 .14 High School Sport Clias. Crowe ---------------- 46 Hill Rinehart __________________18 John Todd 7 Most Conceited Orville Coiner l§ (lias. Burton _________________ —10 Hazel 11unkins _____________________ 6 Best Athlete Frank Allen _____________ JL15 Gerald Simpson _______________14 Warren Dedrick .... ......._..14 Thinks He Is (lias. Burton ________________18 Gerald Simpson .............. 12 John Todd ____________________ 7 Hum School Doll Madge Rothrock ............ 15 Ethel Watkins________________ 10 Vernon King 7 Biggest Bluffer In Class John Todd Tom Bouton_________________ Chas. Burton ....... Most Scientifc John I odd Fi .IRT 12 .. 8 .. 8 10 15 11 Chas. Crowe ________________ Bernice Redding ________ Most Religious Maude Horn _________________ 10 Willard KoRingw li Myrtle Adams________._________ 10 Freshest Edward Morrison.............. 25 John Ml 17 Helen Buns ................. 17 Least Appreciated |So many were the names handed in that each one must have voted for himself.] Best Natured Will Tompkins__________________10 Chas. Perkins___________________9 Ghfjotelle Cook 8 Best Student ( ;nberm White li George Hubbard _______________ 13 ( iUe (Jotoer 11 Mi High School Hustler Snell ----------..----- Gerald Simpson Edward Morrison ..-20 ___16 ...14 THE KYOTE THE HELL In that Awful, fearful spell, When t lie teacher bids you tell Of the things you know so well ( And lu r brow grows dark and fell— How pleasant ’tis to hear the Bell! When the rattling, jangling Bell Doth to hated « lass compel. And your wits are all pell-mell, How you wish it were in—Well, How awful 'tis to hear the Boll! —n— Sunrise and morning bell, And one clear cull for me! And may there be no ringing of the bell, When 1 from school am free. But sifeh a thought as leaving seems in vain, As foolish as a drying rain. When one must at the last explain Alas, I’ve flunked again! Nineteen-ten, nineteen-eleven And still I linger on, Ami may there Ik no thankful prayers to heaven. When I at last have passed along. For when I have gone to sonic far distant place1 (Far distant let it In� !) Fd like to meet the faculty face to face, When I from school am free. —A. C. H. ALVMtti. The Hillings High School Alunini Association was permanently organized April 5th, 190. � . Mrs. Marion Goss Chappie, 98, was elected as the first presi- dent and a constitution was made and adopted. Martha Tompkins, ’00, was elected president for the year 1900, and Ed. Penrod, '01, for the year 1907. The organization includes in its list, eighty-seven members, the majority of whom live in the city. The meetings are annual, taking place the first day of LIST OF ALUMXI Class of ’98 Marion Goss Chappie Maud Boyle Claire Sweet man Martha Iloe Sophia Iloe Class of 99 Mrs. Trude nee Miller Terrell M rs. Winifred Rixon Chappie Mrs. Harriet Stebbins Whitney Delia Loft us Harriet Bray ton Fred Penrod Class of ’00 Mrs. Frances Murphy McCormick Marion Thum Cecil Brock way Martha Tompkins Eugene Mllbum Class of ’01 Mabel Salsbury Mrs. Ellon Stebbins Lipp Mrs. Effie McQueary Treat Jessie Rails! aek M rs. Winnie Jones Madson Ed. Penrod Fred Heed Guy Wagner Class of ’03 Lulu Railsback Edythe Lavigne Minnie Miller Ella (roet sell ins Lola Tomlinson Roscoe Allen Charles Hoe George Baker Clash of 04 Helen Goddard Mrs. Lida Lord Torrence Yinnie Burton Roy Matheson Harold Rixon Ellsworth Reilly Ralph Morris Class of ’OS Amy Rademaker Dora Rademaker Ethel Oliver Edna Rogers THE KYOTE 60 Rosa Wesch Josephine Luvigne (trace Hendershot Eva Berky Alva Baker Joseph Besinger Clifford Chase Herbert Foster Roy Linton Hugh Rowley Carl Wells Class or HX Frances Tschudy Edna Allen M rs. Edna Cardwell Edna Railsback Ethel McBride Neva Todd Edna Mowre Mabel Hoe Clara Foster Everett Birely Mamie Clanton Pearl Nelson NoLft Bishop Alice Ra deli tie Gertrude Car wile Class of ’07 Minda Mowre Essie Summers Kate Matheson Mable Stebbins Clarice Avery Della Gilsdorf Lucile Vaughan Constance Chappie Ethel Hansord Arthur Hansord Leolin Searles Lucia Johnson Edith Steele Willie Clanton Lester Zimmerman Myrtle Hendershot Clara Cederholm Pearl© Dool We are very glad to welcome the Senior closs of '08 within our ranks and hope that their number will cooperate with us in our endeavor to promote the interests of the Association. At this date no preparations have been made for the entertainment of the Senior Class. ‘‘There was a man who never lied For pleasure nor for gold. He had a reputation For veracity, I’m told. He never used a bit of slang, Of course, he never swore. Joe Bing’s his name, behind the stove At Luscomb’s grocery store.” I Willi this issue ends the first full year of the Kyoto, and we wish to use this opportunity to thank the exchanges for the pleasure we have had in read- ing them, and also for the great value and help they have been to us, in getting up each issue of the Kyoto. Most of the comments made on this paper from the exchanges have l een those of praise, and this is bettor than we expected. We wish all our exchanges a pleasant vacation and we hope to hear from them all next year. AS OTHERS SEE VS • The Kyoto. Hillings, Mont., is a very good and attractive paper. '- Hes perian. __M___ ---1 -- “The Kyote is a thoroughly ’school pajier and abounds with material. ’ Olla Podrida. ____g “ What’s in a nameC has 1hm� u said, implying that there is nothing in a name. Hut the name Coyote or Kyote for a school publication seems to l c one of especially good omen, for we have long admired tin Coyote of Sioux Falls College, Sioux Falls, S. Dakota, and now have received another exchange of the same name hut of varied spelling, the Kyote of the H. II. S., Hillings. Mont. This publication seems to In equally bright, interesting and well gotten up as its namesake of Sioux Falls College. If we receive more exchanges by this name that are equally good, we must be inclined to give more respect to the despised coyote, which lowly, but ever alert, gives often the only apparent touch of life to the bleak, cheerless, high western plains, and which at night can, alone, give the impression to his hearers that he is a full pack rather than a lone individual. —Cotner Collegian. � ■ “From Hillings, up in Montana, comes tin Kyote. a paper that is worthy of the west.”—Student Lantern. “The Kyote has a neat cover design but we think it could be improved by putting the volume, number and price on the inside of the paper.”—Blue and Grey. “We see by the cover of the Kyote that Hillings High School is active. THE K Y O T E 71 Tilt editorials show that you have an enterprising, active editor and I see no reason for not having a successful paper.”—The Flame. personals and athletics and on the whole it is an excellent publication.”—� Student Lantern. The Kyote (Hillings. Mont.) is a good paper. Say. tin way the students support it is a wonder! $00.00 was received for subscriptions cm special (Received by the Kyote During the Y m) Red and Black. Salt Lake City. So-to-Speak, Manitowoc, Wis. The Sparks, Sioux Falls, S. Dakota. The Mirror. Rock Springs, Wyo. The Boomerang, Longmont. Colo. The Pointer, Deer Lodge, Mont. The Spectator. Coffey ville. Kan. Luke It reease, Sheboygan. W . The Fulcrum, Chicago, III. The Bulletin. Effingham, Kan. The Exponent, Bozeman, Mont. The Flame, Fruit vale . Cal. The Maroon, Tacoma, Wash. The Echo, Perth Amboy, N. J. Columbia Jester, New York City. College Echoes, Siloam Springs, Ark. The Raven. Dennison, Tex. The Anemone, Spearfish, S. Dakota. The Roundup, Great Falls, Mont. Kaimin, Missoula, Mont The Pelican, Berkeley, Cal. Student Life. Logan, Utah. Cherry and Black, Loveland. Cal. The Calendar, Buffalo, X. Y. The Hesperian, Hoaquiam, Wash. The Argus, Ottumwa, Iowa. The Retina, Dillon, Mont. The Cotner Collegian, Lincoln, Neb. ifcThe_Kyote of Billings, Mont, contains a serious article, which i usually lacking in the majority of school papers. A good deal of space is devoted to copies of three issues. Being well supported they have a good local and exchange column, with headings that help the appearance wonderfully.”— The Spotlight. ■G LIST OF EXrtlAXOFS 72 THE K Y O T E The Wind Mill, Manlius, N. Y. The Skirmisher, Burlingham, Cal. O-High, ()berlin, Ohio. The Spirit, Seattle, Wash. Blue and Grey, Baltimore, Md. The Centurion, Brooklyn, N. V. The Rocky Mountain Leader, Boulder, Mont. The Tattler, Webster City, Iowa. Olla Podrida. Berkeley, Cal. Student Lantern, Saginaw, Mich. The Review, Lowell, Mass. The Ilakawin, Pendleton, Ore. The Nugget, Helena. Mont. The Monmal, Dillon, Mont. The Tahoma, Tacoma, Wash. The Spotlight, Brookings. S. Dakota. The Advocate, Lincoln, Neb The Superlative, Cottage Grove, Ore. The Huisache, San Antonio, Tex. The Bitter Root, Missoula, Mont. High School Journal, Mancelonia, Mich. Aromaz, Spokane, Wash. The Courier, Cincinnati, Ohio. EXCHANGE JOKES Now I lay me down to rest, The night before that awful test; If I should die before I wake, No more tests I’d have to take. The girl proposed, Her luck was bad, The chap referred Her to his dad. ---B---- Freshman (passing a plumbing shop and reading the sign)—44 ‘Cast iron sinks.’ Humph—anybody knows that.” The Sophs saw something, 'tis true; They thought it was the Freshman class— But w hen they closer to it drew, They found it was a looking glass. ---K---- “Do you love me?” asked the Paper Bag. “I’m just wrapped up in you,” replied the Sugar. “You sweet thing!” said the Bag. THE KYOTE 73 ‘•How many ribs have von. Johnny?” asked the teacher. “Don’t know, ma’am,” said Johnny, “I’m so ticklish 1 can’t count them.’ __rm There was a crowd, for there were three, The girl, the parlor lamp, and he; Two is company, and, no doubt, That is why the lamp went out. Oil! WONDROUS MAN! “There was a man in our town. Who was so wondrous wise, He built himself an airship, To sail unto the skies. But when he found himself up there With all his might and main, He tried to get to earth again— Alas! he tried in vain. Because his ship a cog had slipped, And had misfortune met; And if he hasn’t fixed it right, He must 1m up there yet.” Teacher:—“What is the large intestine called?” Pupil:—“A colon.” Teacher:—“What is the small intestine called?” Pupil :■—“A semi colon.” ---53--- A CURE FOR COLDS Once there was a lady Had quite a serious cold; She tried all sorts of remedies And consulted doctors old. But at last she had a pleasant dream— Or so the lady told— She thought ’twas not her own self But her cat that caught the cold. So firm grew her opinion She vowed she had no cold. That now it was the cat who had her torment old. And, behold, she grew quite well, But her poor cat. alas, did die— She buried it with tears. And came home with a sigh. L. N. ’ll. Look Here Boys An Outing at Rosebud Lake America's Switzerland. ANY MEMBER CAN GO TEN DAYS. FIVE DOLLARS Fishing Exploring Prospecting Call or write Y. M. C. A. BILLINGS Just a Moment, Boys! We dare you to put these questions to yourself—give an honest answer to them and find any real good reason for not joining with us. Where will you find more attractions under the same roof, where you can enjoy them at any time? Where will you find games, sports, reading rooms, baths, billiards, music, lectures and all the other advantages of the Y. M. C. A. offered for such a small sum? Where will you find opportunities for instruction in branches that are usually only taught in but a few of the better schools? Come right down to the point and answer. Where in Billings can you do more and get more for the money you put into it, and help your- self and the other fellow and your town, and — Honest, now—this is meant for the fellow who isn’t a member— and we want him to come in and ask just how much it will cost him and what he will get for it. We’ll make you welcome. THE SECRETARY. Forget-Me-Not Press Under the Billings State Bank Makers of High-Class Printing and all kinds of Rubber Stamps. See us for Engraved Visiting Cards, Wed- ding Invitations Announcements Powers, The Printer, Manager 22 North 28th Street Mutual Phone, 151 Hunkins The Jeweler Is Showing COMMENCEMENT GIFTS of which both giver and receiver may be justly proud. The simple little novelty, to show the remembrance of a friend, to the substantial and lasting gift of those more in- terested, all of the Hunkins quality and the Hunkins style. Uncommon Jewelry in Great Variety The most complete and beautifully appointed Jewelry Store in Eastern Montana BABCOCK THEATRE BLDG. BILLINGS, MONTANA F. J. HAYELICK COOK SON THE TAILOR First-Class 309 Stapleton Block Single and Spring and Summer Double Rigs Suits Made to Order HACK LINE Largest Stock in East- ern Montana to select from, at Popular Prices Mutual Phones Street Call, 42 Barn Call, 378 Leave Your Order Now PROMPT SERVICE ASSURED HOTEL EL NIBLO BILLINGS EUROPEAN PLAN and Up-to-Date. Hoi and Cold Running Water in Rooms. MONTANA PARTRIDGE NEEL, Proprietors North Twenty-Seventh Street Cardeli Lumber Coal Company Riverside Lump and Bearcreek Lump ORDERS PROMPTLY riLLED All Coal No Dirt No Slack Pillsbury’s wS5 Best Flour Ovren’s Chocolates Costs no more than other Flour. Once tried—al- ways used. Send us a trial order. We guaran- tee the quality. J. N. Purcell Co. Phone 60 Distributors. Phone 60 Vacation Time REMEMBER Necessities The Jackson Bakery If you wish to thoroughly enjoy your vacation and have something to show your friends upon your return be sure and take an ANSCO CAMERA with you. Books, Candies, Fountain Pens, Tab- lets, Envelopes, Traveling Bags, Soap Boxes and Sponges. CUCUMBER CREAM Prevents Tan and Sunburn. Everything in the Bakery line Fresh every day. Whole- sale and Retail. LEE WARREN DRUGGIST D. O. Jackson, Prop. BILLINGS. MONT. tuam mark ftt6 � reftCD i� � . Oik-Button D. B. Novelty Sack, 4S5; (Ml cat to show above coat lapels orrect colors for Spring in cloths for men’s wear will be found in various modes in tan, brown, olive green, mouse, fawn, pearl gray and blue gray. There are beautiful effects in broad stripes, small checks, shadow plaids and two-tones, but the favorites will,nodoubt,be the newpearl gray, blue serge and browns. The most satisfactory results will be obtained by those who have their suits made to indi- vidual measure, from cloth personally selected from the elegant Spring line of Ed. V. Price Co., the famous Chicago merchant tailors, who execute all our orders. Valuable suggestions will also be found in the novel and original style figures, such as Nos. 486, 491, 489, 490, 493, on our new fashion plates. We will only charge $25 to 040 for a suit tailored to fit your form, and guaranteed to be the quintessence of all that is perfect in modern clothes construction. CASS PRUD‘HOMME, 402-403 Stapleton Block Take the Elevator US US n © us © o C5 m4 T3 ! fP n w X n CD 2 — w ■3 T C 5 z 5 o O- r o s to pr to ® 2 o • no r- -� 3 O a- T3 2 p- S' 03 - to' H srg. 0 D O s CIQ sr n 8 3 s o 00 D- CD I o s;ft La� § L o S 3-0=. I s s « $ Q- � • CO H O O 73 a m ?o C D co c « BLIND Tu hia own intereat ami that of the community in which he reaidea, is the individual who hoards his money in some obscure corner. Money in the bank is kept at work for the general good; while the depositor receives substantial return in the shape of interest. Money h.d away is apt to be stolen and does no one any good. We receive deposits of )l and upward. PEOPLE’S BANK Thos J. Bouton. President C. M. White, Cashier H. M. Allen Go. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in LUMBER 1 jith. Sash. Shingles. Doors, Building Paper, Lime. Hair. Plaster, Cement, Mixed Paints. Linseed Oil, Etc. Office and Yard, West End Minne- sota Ave., Billings, Mont. I Office, both phones. 18; PHONES’! Residence, Mutual. 127; ( Bell. 105 red (COLUMBUS. FORSYTH. BRANCH YARDS . ROSEBUD. BEARCREEK ' and HARDIN. Settlers, Attention! We have opened a branch yard at the new town of Hardin, in the Big Horn Valley, where you will End a full line of lumber and build- ing material� . If You Want Fire Photographs Go to POST Everything Up-to-Date Rooms 316 to 321 Stapleton Block Red Cross Drug Store Choice Imported Perfumes, Toilet Cream, Waters and other requisites. Cool Re- freshing Sodas, Ices and Ice Cream of Our Own Make. JOHNSTON’S CANDIES. Northern Hotel Corner PAPER GOODS FOR SUMMER USE DR. JOHN H. LEE Osteopathic Physician Berlin, Jones and Cranes Stationery, Dennison’s Nap- kins, Lunch Sets, Favors and Decorations. All the best Books. Room 4, Losekamp Block Sundays and Evenings By Appointment mcdowell bros. 2707 Second Ave. N. Phone 510. Mutual Office Hours: 9 to 12; 1:30 lo 4 Electric Light and Power Chappie Furniture Company Novelties in Heating Appliances, Motors, Etc. The House that does the Business and satis- fies the People. Bi 11 mgs Wate r-Power Company North 28th Street Billings, Mont. Furniture, L inoleum, Carpets, Fugs, Etc. T. Chappie, Manager Billings Hardware Co. Montana Avenue and 27th Street A STORE FOR THE PEOPLE q DON’T FORGET that we are HEADQURTERS for all seasonable goods, such as Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freezers, Lawn Mowers, Garden Hose, Lawn Rakes and Garden Tools of all descriptions. Also a complete as- sortment of Fine China and House Furnishing Goods. See Our Special Sc and 10c Counters • Are You Going to College? You will need money, and the surest way of saving it is to put it in a reliable bank. Billings State Bank Next Door to City Hall, Billings, Montana CAMPBELL’S BOOK ON “SOU CULTURE “You Can Get It at Chappie j First Trust and Savings Bank OF BILLINGS, MONTANA Paid up Capital $100,000 Resources 5600,000 5 per cent interest paid on Savings Accounts. Solicits deposits of One Dollar and upwards; in- terest credited twice each year. Accounts of the pupils of the public schools invited. Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent P. B. MOSS, President M. A. ARNOLD, Vice President GEO. M. HAYS. Secretary