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

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1918 volume:

THE KYOTE Commencement 1918 m iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!ii BILLINGS HIGH SCHOOL BILLINGS, MONTANA 4 KYOTE ANNUM CONTENTS Frontispiece ........................ Staff ............................... Foreword ............................ Dedication ................ ......... Honor ................................ Faculty .............................. Program of Commencement.............. Seniors ............................. Class Day Program ................... Valedictory .......................... Salutatory .......................... Class Will .............._........... Class Prophecy ................ ..... Under-Classmen ...................... Literary ............................ Athletics ........................... Military Drill ...................... Departments ......................... Dramatic Club ................ Senior Play .................. Junior Play .................. Debate ....................... Declamation—Girls’ Yell Club Girls’ Glee Club—Boys’ Quartet Orchestra—Junior Red Cross ... Personals ........................... Advertising ......................... 3 5 6 7 8 9-11 12 13-31 32 $8 34 36 37-44 45-50 51-64 65-74 75- 84 75 76- 77 78-79 80 81 82 83 85-97 98-124 KYOTE ANNUAL b EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief ........................... Assistant Editor........................... Literary Editor ........................... Personal Editor ........................... Staff Artist .............................. Athletic Editor ........................... Exchange Editor ........................... Faculty Advisor ........................... BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager .......................... Advertising Manager........................ Assistant Advertising...................... Circulation Manager ....................... STUDENT COUNCIL Russell Smyth ... Edna Babcock Alice McConnehey ..... Tressa Page .... Marion Treiber .. Carl Lundborg __ Peter Thomson Mary B. Kifer ... James Sommers ... William Combs .... Leon O’Donnell Harrison W. Bailey Seniors Bayliss Cummings Agnes Brown Sophomores Samuel Mendenhall Helena Badger Juniors Roy Kershner Alice Phythian Freshmen Harris Baldwin Raymond Ryburn Robert Battin Rosalind Reynolds 6 KYOTE ANNUAL FOREWORD As a reminiscence of the past and an incentive for the future, we have built this, the Eleventh volume of The Kyote. Soon we, Seniors, shall have drifted into the maze of the Alumni; there to be forgotten by the High School unless we leave some good work behind us. When we present this, the product of our best effort, to you, we feel that we are not altogether satisfied with our work, not because we consider this book inferior, but rather because we intend never to be satisfied with any of our works, even though they be our best. Writh such thoughts as these, we leave this Annual with you and pass on our way. KYOTE ANNUAL 7 Dedicated to those boys who have gone from our midst and offered their lives in the world struggle for democracy. -11! t! t f! t i - 8 KYOTE ANNUAL HONOR ROLL It is true that we are proud of our High JTchool, of our faculty, of our athletic records, of each one of our many organizations, but most of all we are proud of our Service Flags, and of the things for which they stand. Our Honor Roll has steadily grown in length; each name in the list corresponds with a star in our Service Flags. We hope to see the list become so great that still another Flag will be needed; we are indebted to the girls of the Domestic Science department for the making of our present ones, which altogether contain eighty-four stars. Do you realize what each one of these stars means? It means that an ex-member of the Billings High has shown himself willing to give his services, or his life, if necessary, to this great country of ours, that he was ready when the call came, to step up to Uncle Sam and say, “Here I am, take me ' and that he is, at this moment, doing his best to fulfill his undertaking; it means that we ourselves are being represented in the war across the waters, that we are back of these worthy repre- sentatives of ours; it means that a standard has been set for the rest of us by these boys of whom we are so proud. If we are to win their respect, we must live up to it. Let us, then, all stand ready to help them make the world safe for Democracy. KYOTE ANNUAL 11 FACULTY WARD H. NYE, City Superintendent of Schools. W. H. McCALL. Principal of High School. MISS MARY B. KIFER. B. A., Public Speaking Department, Dramatics—Kyote Advisor. MISS VERNA ISAACSON, B. A., French Department. G. O. ROMNEY, M. A., B. S., English Department. Athletic Coach. Cadet Commander. MRS. GRACE FOLTS, M. A. English Department. MISS RUTH WOOD, B. A., English Department. MISS RUTH SAWYER. B. A., English and History Departments MISS LOTTA CLARK. B. A.. History Department. Senior Advisor. MISS ZOE NIMS, M. A., Latin Department. MISS DORA W. REE:E, B. A., Mathematics Department. MRS. DONEE DEMEL, M. A.. Mathematics Department MISS WINIFRED WOLGAMOT, B. A., Mathematics Department MISS MABEL TURNER, B. A., Mathematics Department. MISS ETHEL SAWYER, B. A., Bookkeeping Department. H. A. STEADMAN, Pd. M„ Shorthand and Typewriting Department. MISS GRACE BAILEY, M. A., Chemistry Department. MISS ELIZABETH STARR, B. A„ Science Department. MISS KATHERINE KLEINKNECHT, B. S., History and Commercial Law Departments. MISS RUTH WINKLEY, English Department. D. W. McKENNEY, M. S., M. E., Manual Training Department. R. B. CURTISS, B. A.. Manual Training Department. MISS CLIFFIE ENGLERRETSON. Domestic Science Department. MISS BETS TEWS, Dome-tic Science Department. MISS CLARA ROR1NSON, Art Department. MRS. OEHLER. Music Department. 12 KYOTE ANNUAL Program of Commencement Class Play “The Arrow-Maker” Friday, May 17. Baccalaureate Sermon Presbyterian Church Reverend Stubblebine, D. D. Sunday, June 2. Class Day High School Auditorium Tuesday, June 4. Commencement High School Auditorium Wednesday, June 5. seniors 14 KYOTE ANNUAT, SENIOR EDITORIAL With an illustrious past and a misty future, the class of ’18 dropped into the last quarter; the Graduation Stretch. Par back in the murky air of the past were the remembrances of a Preshman year. It seemed impossible to think that such a world- wise and sophisticated crowd had, indeed, sprouted as Freshmen! Then came the memories of a mediocre Sophomore year. Not yet did anyone venture into the domain of Doers. The time was fully taken up correcting the mistakes of the first year. Closely upon this, crowd in the recollections of the class as Juniors. There the adventurers found their stride. They aggressively represented ourselvs on all athletic teams and student organizations. The Class play was presented to one of the largest of High School audiences, for which the Red Cross was thankful. But that is a story in itself. Perhaps it will do just to say that the proceeds of the play bought a field kitchen for the boys in France. It doesn't sound poetic or romantic but whoever heard of a hungry soldier seeking for romance or poetry? Enough for the illustrious Junior year! The Senior year has come! The vagueness and “mist of the future” has given place to definite and cold realities, some disappointing, but many satisfying and encouraging. Perhaps we have learned to cleverly camouflage the disappointing ones, and that is an accomplishment. Now we are looking into the future again. We are puzzled and wondering. But we are determined and eager; eager for the oppor- tunity, and determined to use it. May we be prone to forget Billings High. May we feel we have given our best efforts to make her a broader and better institution. May her honor be upheld in all our lines of endeavor. Billings High will then have more and more causes to be justly proud, but, as we hope, never satisfied. KYOTE ANNUM 15 ESTHER VICTORIA THOMPSON “Merrily, merrily shall I live now.” Athletic Association. 3. 4. CAUL JACOB LUNDBORG He bears too great a mind.” Sergeant Drum Corps. Junior Red Cross Committee. Crack Squad. Senior Play. Athletic Editor of Kyote. MARJORIE AMELIA CAIRNS “A woman of quick sense.” Latin Club. 1, 2. Basket Ball. 3. Dramatic Club. 4. Athletic Association, 4. INGRI CLARKE SADRING ‘A merry heart goes all the day.” Glee Club 3. Athletic Association 3, 4. 16 KYOTE ANNUM MARION FRANCES TREIHER “And then «he danced-----. Vice President 3, 4. Orchestra 4. Senior Play. Tennis Club 3. 4. Kyote Staff Artist, 4. LEON VINCENT O’DONNELL ”1 am the major general!” Senior Captain B. H. S. cadets. Captain and Drill Master of Crack Squad. Track. 4 Senior Play. St. Thomas College, St. Paul. Minn 1. 2, 3 ALICE JOSEPHINE BACON ‘My utmost aim is perfection.” Tennis Club, 3. Basket Ball 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Dramatic Club 4. Athletic Association 3. 4. Senior Play. Fort Scott High School. Fort Scott. Kan. 1. 2 ELMER OSCAR INDERLAND “The silence often of pure innocence Persuades, when speaking fails.” (Tack Squad 4. Sergeant Co. A. 4 Baseball 4. Athletic Association. KYOTE ANNUAL 17 ETHEL LOUISE OLERON “She speak� , behave� and aots ju� t a� sh ought. High School, Valley City, North Dakota. 1. 2 WILLIAM WILLARD MTLVANEV ‘'The best things are done up in small packages Winner of gold medal in typing. 4. CHARLOTTE AGNES BROWN Majestic in her person, tall and straight. Glee Club. 1, 2, 3. Athletic Association. 3, 4 Declamation-First prize. 3. ('lass Play. 3, 4. Dramatic Club. 4. LILLIAN MABLE VAUGHAN She is a woman and that's saying the best and the worst of her. Athletic Association. 1, 2 , 3, 4. Assistant Artist. 3. 4. 18 KYOTE ANNUAL MARGARET ELIZABETH LENNON “A quiet seeker after knowledge.” CLEMENT JAMES RYAN “Company, villainous company hath been the spoil of me.” Athletic Association. 2, 3. Sycamore High School. Sycamore, 111 1. 2 DOROTHY MARGARET HAMMOND ‘•Girls blush, sometimes, because they are alue Basket Ball. 2. 3, 4. Glee Club. 4. Athletic Association. 2, 3, 4. Red Cross Committee. 4. Senior Play. Tennis Club. 3. ARCHIE NEFF JONES “Y'et he would argue on.” Athletic Association. 4. Declamation. 4. Senior Play. Orchestra. 4. Glee Club. 4. Male Quartet. 4. Sheridan High School. Sheridan. Wyoming. 1, 2, 3. KYOTE ANNUAL 19 MYRTLE ELIZABETH BENNETT Faithful, gentle and good. Basket Ball. 3, 4. Athletic Association. 2, 3, 4. BAYLI6S EVANS CUMMINGS His wisdom ne'er lets him commit misde- meanors. For his are the hands that rule all the Seniors’ Basket Ball. 3. Junior Play. Dramatic Club 4 Class President. 4. Captain Company B. Student Council. 4. Athletic Association. 1. 2. 3. 4 ELEANOR ADA BARLOW ‘ Blest with a smile that won't wear off. Basket Ball. 3. Secretary 4. Tennis Club. 3. Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4 Dramatic Club. 4 MAY KATHLEEN GARDNER The cautious seldom err. Athletic Association. 4. 20 KYOTE ANNUAL HELEN HARRIET TORRENCE “An honest mind and plain.M Athletic Association. 3, 4. PETER ALEXANDER THOMSON “Not lazy but just don’t feel like working.” Baseball. 3, 4. Football. 4. Exchange Editor Kyote. 4. Senior Play. Sergeant Company A. CATHERINE THERESA KENNEDY “Good nature and good sense must ever join Athletic Association. 4. WILLIAM AMOS COMBS “He’s the king o’ guid fellows. Treasurer. 2. Athletic Association. 3, 4 Advertising Manager Kyote. 4 KYOTE ANNUAL 21 LYNN1IE RUTH PARKS “Modest simplicity 1b a virtue of woman. Athletic Association. 4. Dramatic Club. 4. Bridger High School. Bridger, Mont. 1. 2. 3. JENNIE ELIZABETH HALLOW ELL “Deeds, not words. Basket Ball. 3, 4 Athletic Association. 4. Tennis Club. OLIVER HOWARD POUDER “Brave but careful. Sergeant Company C. 4. Athletic Association. 4. TRESSA ARL1NE PAGE “The small pebble stirs the peaceful lake.” Glee Club. 2, 3. Personal Editor Kyote. 4 Senior Play. KYOTE ANNUAL VIRGINIA YECKN “Thou art as wise as thou art beautiful ' Declamation. 3. Tennis Club. 3. 4 Athletic Association. 1, 2. 3. 4 Secretary. 4. Dramatic Club. 4. RUSSELL SMY I II I am nothing if not critical.' Junior Play. 3. Editor-in-chief Kyote. 4 Captain Company A. 4 Crack Squad. 4. Football. 4. EDNA MABEL TORC1EKSON “Her deeds speak her praises.” Glee Club. 3. Athletic Association. 3. 4 VIRGIL EIJWOOD WILSON “We wonder at the idiosyncrasies, the anfractu- osities of his lexicographic tendencies. First Sergeant Company A. Crack Squad. 4. Declamation. 4. President Dramatic Club. 4. Senior Play. Debate. 4. KYOTE ANNUAL 23 MAE LUCILLE MALSTROM Her behaviour is all sense. And sweetness too. DANIEL EMIL NELSON The evil that men do, lives after them. Baseball. 1. Football. 3, 4. Corporal Company A. 4 ALICE PHELPS MeCONNEHEY Didn't growl and shirk at an hour's extra work. Latin Club. 3. Class Play. 3, 4. Literary Editor Kyoto. 4 GLADYS NANCY SHEPARD Judge me by what I am. Glee Club. Basket Ball. 3. 4. Tennis Club. 3. 24 KYOTE ANNUAL EDNA GRACE BABCOCK “O wad the gift some power gie us. To see ourselves as It hers see us. Basket Ball. 2. 3. 4. Glee Club. 4. Tennis Club. 3. Dramatic Club. 4. Athletic Association. 1. 2, 3. 4 Assistant Editor Kyote. 4. Senior Play. VVM. PEN 1 MORE GARVIN “Men should be what they seem. ' Corporal Company C. Athletic Association. 2, 3, 4. Senior Play. L1X7ILE MARY FARMER “A little girl with soft ways and a gentle voice. Glee Club. 3. Athletic Association. FRANK ANDRE MORTON “Sure, he‘s a gallant gentleman. Athletic Association. 4. San Diego High School. San Diego. Cal. KYOTE ANNUAL 25 BLANCHE DARLENE DAVENPORT “Some think the world was made for sun and frolic and so do I.' CHAS. ELLIOTT SHAW I would be loath to cast away my speech. Wyoming 1, 2, 3. ETHEL LUCRETIA SMITH And then singing beside me in the wilderness Oh wilderness were paradise enow. Glee Club. 1, 2. 3. 4. Declamation. 3, 4. Secretary 3. Class Play. 3, 4 Dramatic Club 4 VIOLET ERMA PETERSON I want to be an Angel And with the Angels stand Athletic Association. 3, 4 26 KYOTE ANNUAL ALICE BACON PHYTHIAN “Soul-deep eyes or darkest night. ' Athletic Association. 2, 3. 4 Basket Ball. 3, 4 Dramatic Club. 4. .1 unior Play. Tennis Club. 3. 4. Student Council. 3. Senior Play. HARRY WILBUR FULMER Oh. that I might live to become a man! Baseball. 4. Athletic Association. 3, 4. Glee Club. 3. Private Company C. EVA L1NDEMAN CASWELL Could I love less. 1 would be happier Basket Ball. 3, 4. Dramatic Club. 4. Athletic Association. 4. Tennis Club. 3. Glee Club. 2, 3. Secretary-Treasurer Glee Club. 4 Carbon County High School. Red Lodge. Mout 1 JAMES ROYAL GREGG “If music is the food of love, play on.” High School Orchestra. 4 Glee Club. 4. Senior Play. Company C. Worden High School, Worden. Mont. KYOTE ANNUAL 27 FLORENCE MACK “Common sense is an uncommon thing. JAMES EDWARD SUMMERS “Thou art too wild, too bold of voice. Daseball. 1. Football. 3. Treasurer. 3. Athletic Association. 1. 2, 3, 4 Senior Play. Business Manager Kyote. Adjutant General. ALBINA FRANCES SHORT “Short but sweet. Athletic Association. 1. 2. 3, 4. Basketball. 2, 3. 4. KATHRYN GRADY “A sweet attractive kind of grace.” Athletic Association. 4 Central High School, St. Louis, Mo. 28 KYOTE ANNUAL ETHEL EILLKEN WILSON “Did much good work and was honored by all ‘ Athletic Association. 1. 2. 3, 4. ALBERT BAKER RICHARDS “A well-favored man. Football. Basketball. Track. Baseball. Athletic Association. MARGARET GLADYS GODDARD “Her eyes are full of laughter.” Tennis Club. 3. Basketball. 2, 2, 4. Glee Club. 3. Athletic Association. 1, 2, 3, 4 John b. McNamara “Oh. then sir, you are a favorite I find amongst the ladies. Basketball. Football. Athletic Association. . KYOTE ANNUAL 29 ABIGAIL DORAN And true she is as she hath proved herself. Athletic Association. 4. , Carbon County High School. VIVIAN CLARE FRY Nature has framed strange fellows.' ISABELLE JONETTE JOHNSON I give my loyal service and thought. Absarokee High School 32 KYOTE ANNUAL CLASS DAY PROGRAM. Vocal Solo...........................................Ethel Smith Salutatory ........................................ Edna Babcock Class Poem ......................................... VirSU Wilson Class Will ...................................-.. Marjorie Cairns Violin Solo ........................................ James Gregg Class Prophecy........................................ Ada Barlow Class History ...................................... °Bver Pouder Duet.............................. Archie Jones, Bayliss Cummings Tomahawk Talk .....................................Peter Thomson Junior Response ................................... Warren Br.van Valedictory .............. ....................... Tressa Page KYOTE ANNUAL 33 VALEDICTORY. This fifth day of June is. of course, a memorable day for us. Some of you with the sophistication that years have brought may wonder how we can attach so much importance to the date of our graduation from High School. This year, however, the final meeting of the class has a deeper significance than ever before. We are all thinking of the likeli- hood that within the next few years many of the names of our classmate may be gradually added to the Billings High School Honor Roll and cor- responding starsannexed to our Service Flag. We are glad that we are living in this history-making period, days of opportunity and of a■critic . The time-worn commencement truisms become more potent and lose seme of their triteness. We all feel that “life is truly opening its doors to us”—‘‘that knowledge is power”—“that we should consider seriously { ut ii °Ul The”sense of patriotic duty of the young men and women cf today should make each of us think over carefully the problem of how we can best make use of the next period of our lives for what we should train ourselves The scope of service today is so broad and the demand tor Service o urgent that now is not the time for us to idle away the days, planning what we are “going to do” ; we must go do it . This is an age of vocations. We do not have to follow in the step, of our forefathers who became either teachers or lawyers, as a matter of course; there are many lines of work wherein we may engage. 1 his war has brought out the fact that the skilled man or woman is the one who is sought after; and many vocations, before almost unheard ot, now loom up in sudden importance. The value of higher education is becoming real and practical; it is necessary that each of us select his vocation carefully, with regard to individual tastes and talents, and then begin at once perfecting himself in the chosen line. Each vocation today offers, more than ever before, possibilities of rapid advancement. There is a great demand for skilled workmen in all lines: The librarian, the stenographer, the telegrapher, the wire- less operator, the forester, the chemist, the engineer. The need for such trained men and women is not simply temporary. We must re- member that upon the young people of our country will probably rest the responsibilitv of a great deal of the reconstruction w’ork in Prance and Belgium. If present conditions continue, there is certain to be a scarcity of technical specialists in our own country as well as in r ranee and England; and if we wish to help keep up our educational standards, we must be ready to make up the deficiency in the supply of such spe- cialists Therefore, even after the war, the call will be urgent for the man or woman who can do well some work for which he has a pro- pensitv and for which he has had definite training. It is, then, with rather serious thoughts that we look ahead into the yet mysterious future, but you can not blame us if we mingle with thh seriousness a large amount of joyous optimism that quality com- mon to youth. We cannot but believe that many good things will come to us in this new life of ours, and we are eager to be out and receive them. We take our new tasks upon us w'ith glad hearts; for we feel that we are reallv about to enter the chosen land. But before we enter into this World-of-Doing-Things, we have met here together for the la t time to sav our farewells to you—both faculty and schoolmates. As a unit, we shall never greet you again. When we meet again as in- dividuals in the vears to come, it is our desire that you will see m us evidences of development and signs of service given to the world. 1 TRITRQA PA O.V. 34 KYOTE ANNUAL SALUTATORY. THE MUSIC OF BURNS’ VERSE. (♦The following verses are to be recited to music.) Among the poets we have studied during our High School course, none is more dear to us than Robert Burns. We have received inspira- tion from many sources during the past four years. The intricacies of mathematics, the wonder of science, and the practicability of shorthand and tvping have all had their place, but the music of Burns’ poetry has won its way into our very hearts. Burns sang because he could not help singing; because his heart was full and could not otherwise express itself. He sang as easily, as clearly and serenely as the skylark. “This is what Pitt noted when he said of Burns’ poems that no verse since Shakespeare’s has so much the appearance of coming sweetly from Nature.” It is in his songs that Burns’ soul comes out fullest, freest and brightest; it is as a song writer that his fame has spread widest and will longest last. To make him a supreme master of genuine song two things combined. First there was the background of national melody, antique verse coming down to him from remote ages and known to him from childhood. Had he not thus been cradled in the very atmosphere of melody he could never have sung so well. From his boyhood, he studied eagerly the old tunes that had come dowm to him from the past, treasured every fragment of ancient air and verse and conned them over till he had them by heart. From his youth he had laid it down as a rule that the only way to catch the in- spiration and rise to the true fervor of song was to hum the tune over and over till the words came spontaneously. The words of his own songs were inspired by tunes already in existence not composed first and set to music afterwards. But all this love and study of the ancient Scotch songs and outward melody would have come to naught, had it not been for the inward melody in the poet’s heart which received into itself the whole body of national song. When Burns is at his best the whole subject is wrapped in an ele- ment of music until it is penetrated and transfigured by it. The outward form is as perfect as the inw ard music is all-pervading and the twro are in complete harmony. To mention a few’ instances in which Burns has given supreme expression to human emotions, four songs may be recalled. He has expressed his appreciation of nature in his invocation to the river Afton. Flow' gently, sweet Afton, among thv green braes! Flow' gently. I’ll sing thee a song in thy praise! My Mary’s asleep by thy murmuring stream— Flow gently, swreet Afton, disturb not her dream ! In “O My Luve is Like a Red, Red Rose”, appears clearly Burns’ appreciation of the lassies. O, My luve is like a red, red rose, That’s newly sprung in June. O, my luve is like the melodie, That’s sweetly play’d in tune. For patriotic fervor nothing excels Burns’ “Scots, Wha Hae wd’ Wal- lace Bled”. (Pontinuerl on l’imr loo,) KYOTE ANNUAL 35 CLASS WILL KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I, Marjorie Cairns, being of unusual mind, and knowing nothing of the secrets ol the Senior Class, acting under the influence of all kinds of fraud, intrigue, bribery, conspiracy, strategy, and menace of those persons as shall be herein and hereafter named, in order that these herein and hereattei name persons might gain notoriety by receiving honorable mention in th r re‘ spected archives of the Class of 1918, of the famous High School of the City of Billings, Countv of Yellowstone, State of Montana, do declare this to be the first Will and Testament of the said Class and therefore to take precedence over any other Will said Class may make at any future date ; and I do also, in the name of the aforesaid Class, cede, de- vise, and bequeath all our propesties, unreal, impersonal, mixed or oth- erwise— To-wit, as follows: I We, as a Class, in a rare moment of unity and Supreme Medita- tion decided to will one of our Dearest Possessions, and that has shown such patience and forbearance in the most trying of circumstances, Miss Clark, to the Juniors, to love, honor and obey. II. We furthermore give and bequeath to the aforesaid Juniors, all the Priveleges, real and imaginary, which we, as Seniors, have found most delectable. , _ , .. , ,, , . III. To the Junior girls, we leave the Solution of the problem ot making sixty girls agree on one style of dressmaking and Material toi a uniform graduation dress. _ , , . IV To Esther King, who has learned something of Senior conduct from being in three Senior classes this year, we commit the trust of show- ing next year’s Seniors how to be dignified and proper. V. Ada Barlow leaves her Sunday school tracts, and religious literature to Doris Morrison, with the stipulation that she put them on her dressing table in lieu of the dance programs which now occupy that place of Honor. . . _ . , ... , VI Virgil Wilson bequeaths his Powers ot Argumentation and Wonderful Bluffing Ability to Seward McKittrick. one of our Infantile Freshmen. . . „ , , , . VII. “Bunny” Farmer wills her Habit of Blushing to Lucile Miller, confident that it will help to complete a pleasing Color Scheme. VIII. Lilian Vaughan bequeathes a Choice Selection of her Pre- cious Love Letters to Harry Scott, to be used as models by said Young Man when writing to his “Lady Love.” , _ . t... IX Willard Mulvaney leaves his Hankering for Scientific Re- search (which was so great that he had to take Freshman Science to satiate it) to any Next Year’s Senior who is foolish enough to ask for it. X Jennie Hallowed gives her Quiet, Unassuming Manner to Katie Davies, with the hope that it will have a tendency to tone down her Irre- pressible. Youthful Exhuberance. , _ XI Albina Short bequeaths her Tongue, as an Example of Per- petual Motion, to Miss Starr, believing it will be a Valuable Addition to the Physics Laboratory. XII. James Sommers and Russell Smyth hand down much Good Advice as to how not to do a thing to Next Year’s Kyote Staff. (('untlnud on l ai?e Htt.) 36 KYOTE ANNUAL CLASS PROPHECY. June 3, 1932. Dearest “Dotty Hamm.” I am sorry that you couldn't come to the reunion, it was such a grand success, we had so many laughs over old times. Rut I suppose your little heathen Chinee couldn’t possibly live without their teacher Anyway. I’ll try and tell you about the old class. Well, when 1 arrived at the High School I scarcely recognized it Why, the new addition is almost three times or large as our building. Nearly half of the class were gathered in the assembly waiting for Bav- lis Cummings. He came on the same train that I did, but we never recognized each,other. Don’t you dare to laugh. You wouldn’t have either. He is quite stout and 1 really believe the ministry must agree with him. He is still a bachelor for Eva refused his affections and has purchased rubber plantation in Central Africa. Bayliss called the roll and most of those who weren’t there had writ- ten lettett Alice McConnehey didn’t show' up until the last minute. She didirFstart from her camp in the woods soon enuf and then to cap the climax she had a break down. She is writing a book on nature. Bill Combs lives a gay life in Paris, where he has the offices for h £ steamship line. ' Russell Smyth and Marion Treiber celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary the evening of the banquet. Marion is now' a famous ar- t st and Russell kepps house and cares for the children. Teaching is one of the popular occupations in our class. Ethel Oleson and Margaret Lennon are both teaching country schools in this county, while Kathryn Grady teaches History at Missoula, and Virgi Wilson has completed a new method in shorthand which is being taught in many of the schools. Ethel Smith and her opera company were in Billings one nigh: during the reunion. The rumor is afloat that she and James Gregg will be married in the fall. You know' he belongs to her company. Alice Bacon is married, and tells of her cute little bungalow in the cvclone state. Why, even Edna Babcock is married! She and Frank Morton owm a fox farm in Maine. They are so happy! Violet Peterson is representative from Montana in the U. S. Con- gress, and Virginia Yegen drives an aeroplane from Billings to Butte. It is such a popular line that she will have to purchase a larger ma- chine. Marjorie Cairns is an architect. She drew the plans for the or- phanage in which Edna Torgerson and Abigail Doran are matrons. Oh, Dorothy, I can’t realize that the class is really so scattered. When I think of the number that w'ere here it is unbelievable. Why Isabelle Johnson came clear from Alaska. She and Mae Malstrom were trapping and hunting there. And Myrtle Bennett, I never believed it but they say she is in Cuba. Florence Mack has charge of the work on the Mississippi levees; and Alice Phythian owns an orange grove in California. Of course every one of us knew that Eva Mallender was married but were surprised to learn that she had employed Ruth Parks as land- scape gardener. Ruth always seemed so sort of quiet. ((‘ontiniHMl on Page 10s.) UNDER CLASSMEN ffir ««be� - 38 KYOTE ANNUAL KERSCHNER TSCHUDV MILLER mcdowell JUNIOR EDITORIAL If ever the successes of the classes of Billings High School are enumerated and pointed out as precedents established by the loyalty of the students, the Class of T9 feels confident it will be among the honored. Holding high the standards acceded, set by Billings High, as the third lap of the struggle for enlightenment fades into the background, the class feels that it is fully able to hold that honored position, namely, the rightful leadership of the school, soon to be vacated by its re- spected predecessors, the Seniors. The Class of T9 has shown its loyalty to the school and patriotism to its country, by giving up the customary annual Junior-Senior ban- quet. and, without a murmur, giving to the Red Cross the proceeds of a splendid play, perfectly rendered by class talent. A neat sum was also realized by that same organization through its efforts in filling the Methodist auditorium to capacity, to receive a Red Cross speaker, Dr. Foster. The Athletic reputation of the school was upheld by several sturdy Juniors rendering valiant service in an enviable manner, on the football, basketball, baseball and track teams. Nor does all the honor go to the boys, for the Junior girls won the basketball tournament conducted by that fair sex. On the whole the work of the Juniors has been commendable from the viewpoint of whole-souled patriotism and loyalty to their Alma Mater and they feel confident that, if the war is going on, next year willl find them even in a more sacrificing mood, and second to none of all the classes graduated or to be graduated from Billings High. 40 KYOTE ANNUAL MENDENHALL SNOW BAILEY CHAPPLE SOPHOMORE EDITORIAL Patriotism is the first and foremost thing to be considered at this time. We, the Sophomores of 1917-’18, have shown our patriotism in several ways. We staged a six-act vaudeville that was a new and attractive idea, as the proceeds of the evening suggest. Our profits enabled us to buy two fifty-dollar Liberty Bonds and, in order to do a duo-patriotic act, we gave one to the Junior Red Cross chapter, and the other to the Y. M. C. A. fund for starving prisoners. Because of the prevailing spirit in the school, we also gave up our annual party. It may be said that this followed as the natural effect of the example set us by our upper classmen (should we say elders— at least in years), who willingly gave up their Junior-Senior banquet. Alter some clever detective work we find that the majority of the girls who were out for knitting and bandage making were Sophomores, and that we are represented by two out of the four lieutenants in military drill. In conclusion, we may say that patriotism was not our aim; it was rather the result of the efforts of a good class, striving, right now, to do iti best. And right now, patriotism is paramount. 42 KYOTE ANNUAL DATTIN REYNOLDS BOWMAN HOGAN FRESHMEN EDITORIAL “With nothing to lose and everything to gain ' did the Freshmen cross the threshold into the realm of Higher Education. They came from nowhere and knew not how they had come. They were bound for some place, but knew not how to proceed. Therein lay the diffi- culty. Their misgivings and apprehensions overwhelmed their curiosity. They were fearful of venturing into the no man's land of the upper halls lest they be humbled by a Senior raid. And so they remained in their subterranean corridors. However, reports have reached us that although they grew pale and haggard when the time came to steel the nerve to look upon the period report, yet somehow they survived. Being late to classes also soon lost its horrors of the answering punishment. We know that by now they are mastering the Psalm of the Bluffer. KYOTO ANNUAL 45 LITERARY JUST A LINE. While traveling through the southern part of Oklahoma, some time in the '90s I had occasion to stop in the town of B-----------. I had reached there early one afternoon and, as my business, that of a sales- man for a Furniture Co. of New York, required me to keep a strict sche- dule, I was booked to leave early the next morning on an east-bound flier. 'I he air was crisp that morning, and this perhaps was made more noticeable by a slight breeze. There is always a breeze in Oklahoma, caused either by areas of low temperature, or characteristics of the human inhabitants. At all events I felt good. Perhaps the weather had nothing to do with the following incident, perhaps it did. It was decidedly early in the morning when I started on my short journey to the depot, thinking that I might have time to look around a while before my train left. On my way down I had to pass one of those parlors where liquors are ministered to men only. The bartender was already on the job, bartenders were nearly always on the job in Ok- lahoma at that time; he was singing; his merry, genial voice was wafted out of the building on an odor altogether too agreeable to resist. It was a beautiful old song and the bartender’s baritone fitted the lines much better than the lines fitted the environment. As I stepped to the swing- ing doors I could distinguish the lines of “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” “Just a song at twilight. When the lights are low—” Pushing open the doors I stepped inside. Charley, the bartender, we will call him that for convenience, was industriously polishing the glasses preparatory for the day’s business; his face was perhaps a trifle too flushed from a cause only too easily guessed. He was unaware of my entrance. There was another occupant in the room, a ragged figure huddled in an old chair, pushed as near the old rusty stove as possible without being too near to be burned by a fire, now burning low. Charley was still singing. The figure stirred, shifting to a listening attitude. As the bartender reached the line, “When the heart is weary. And the day is long—” The figure in the chair suddenly straightened. “Please______please don’t—please don’t sing that any more.” The voice was pitifully weak and the tone betrayed the suspicion that it was uttered in pain. Charley stopped. The figure again settled into the old position. Who was the man? What had he been? Why didn’t he want to hear that song? Suddenly through my mind shot a vision, I did not try to stop it. It was a vision of an old Colonial mansion with flower-bor- dered walks leading up to it. On a wide porch wras a large easy chair. 46 KYOTE ANNUAL In it sat a woman, rather old, but age had not marred the features; they were calm and sweet. She was rocking easily in the big chair, her hands lying idle in her lap. and as she rocked she hummed an old song. The melody seemed to float in the air and I could recognize the words: “Just a song at twilight, When the lights are low, And the flickering shadows, Softly come and go. When the heart is weary. And the day is loner. Comes a song at twilight. Comes Love’s Sweet Song, Comes Love’s Old Sw'eet Song.” Opposite the woman sat a young man, evidently her son. He had clean-cut features. He was listening. Now the light grew' dim ; it was growing dark. The mother had fallen asleep. The faint, mourning cry of a w'hipporwill ushered in the twilight. Far off a cowbell tinkled; it grew dark; and at last all was quiet. A step was heard on the walk leading to the big porch and another boy joined the group; he was ap- parently older than the first boy. They were brothers. Again the scene shifted. It was dark. The porch of the old mansion was vacant. Suddenly the door opened and two figures stole cautiously out, each carrying a small bag; the second figure closed the door softly. Together they started across the wide porch; the one in the lead stumbled against the big rocker and there was a low mutter as a dog barked from the kennel behind the house. Together they stole out of sight in the thick shrubbery bordering the walk.------------------“Good morning to you, sir,’’ a big voice seemed to shout in my ear. I started out of my reverie. Why had the vision of my childhood flashed so suddenly before me? True. I hadn’t seen my younger brother, Joe, since we had parted in the big city, he, to his job in a restaurant, I, to mine in a large furni- ture factory in the suburbs of the city. Joe must be all right. If he were in trouble he would surely have let me know' about it. “Sure, gimme a whiskey,” I said to Charley, and continued, “Rather chilly this morn. One won’t hurt anybody.” The figure in the chair moved, rose to its feet and shuffled up to the bar. He wras a low vaga- bond, the jetsam of society, yet there wras something about him that was positively uncanny. Where had I seen that walk before? The neglected outcast put his hands on the bar and sliding one hand forward, leaned on his elbow and with a leer faced me. “G’wan there------------” began Charley, but I stopped him. I hardly knewr why. I faced the beggar. Suddenly I started, stared, passed my hand over my eyes, and stared again. The man also started, his drunkenness seemed to have spas- modically disappeared. A1 at once he staggered hopelessly and I caught him as he fell. Charley, hurrying around the bar. held a glass of w’ater to the man’s lips; he drank a little; his eyelids fluttered, then opened. I realized now why I had had the apprehension. I recognized him. It was Joe, my younger brother. “Never mind that drink of mine Charley. There,” I gave him a coin, “I guess doing without ‘one more drink’ w'on’t hurt anybody. And Charley, that voice of yours ought to be used in a far different place than this.” —ROY J. KERSHNER, Class of ’19. KYOTE ANNUAL 47 THE COACH. The squad was practicing. All alone on a muddy field, they battled back and forth. They slipped; they swore; and, at last, the scrubs broke through. So they had worked every day for a month. They were weak; they knew it; and what was more, the coach knew it. Over on the bleachers the one solitary watcher knew it also. The squad realized where the weak point was; so did the coach, and also the ex-fullback wrho was the only occupant in the grand stand. But what the squad didn’t know was why he was an ex-fullback. The school was also at sea concerning this point. They had about de- cided that the;d had made a mistake in the choice of a coach. He had been all right at first; but here it was just one week before the great game of the year with their bitter rival Deadwood, and the best and only allround full back Michigan had ever seen, had been put out of the running, with no reason whatever. The whistle blew. Practice was over. The tired braves stumbled into the gymnasium; and, grabbing the nearest box or stool, slumped down to think it over, before cleaning up for “mess.” “Say. Boxer, what do you think of this idea the coach is throwin’ around—ditchin’ Hops like a burnt bean?” “Darn rotten idea,” said the captain, as he slammed the door of his locker. “Mighty good coach, though, don’t you think?” “Humph! Yes, I think! But Hops was a mighty good full back! Wasn’t he?” “Indeed he was,” came a quiet voice in the doorway, “I knew you were doing some tall thinking, Boxer, when you pulled that last pass. You boys have got better stuff in you than you’re letting on. I know you’ve been rather out of sorts, the last few weeks, but feeling will never win that football game for us; we can’t live up to our name, unless you get down and dig a bit.” There was a heavy silence, as the coach silently watched the grim dissatisfied faces of his crew. He was discouraged, and disappointed. He knew that he was right—and yet—maybe the full back had a view- point that was just as reasonable as his. Then came that lift of the chin, which they knew meant business. “Boys,”—the voice was quiet, but commanding, “I’ll see you in the mess hall tonight. I have something to say to you, and you have something to say to me.” As quietly as he had come, the tall broad shouldered man left the gymnasium and went back to the field, with head bent forward and hands behind his back. He walked thoughtfully to the bleachers and sat down beside the solitary figure, that shuffled ever so little and then was still. In the gymnasium all was confusion, as the boys jostled one an- other in their hasty preparations for supper and in their mild con- jectures concerning what the coach had to say. “What the deuce do you think he’s got on his mind, Boxer?” “Hops!” “Maybe goin’ to throw some hot stuff. Goin’ to jog us ud a bit, eh?” “Well, anyway,” and Big Bill Wilson turned from the mirror on the side wall, “I’m going to hear what he has to say; and we got’a stand 48 KYOTE ANNUAL by our coach. And let me tell you”—tugging at his tie—“He s some coach, and he’s straight.” “Oh, we know it, and we’ll stand by him all right. •‘Come on. My stomach’s been cryin’ for some of that bean soup for a long time.” . With their troubles almost forgotten and “eats” uppermost m their minds, thev filed over to the mess hall and took their places around the table, with much jostling, joking, and pushing, never once glancing at the two empty chairs at the end of the table. The two, who usually occupied those chairs, were at that moment holding a meeting of their own on the bleachers, not far awav. “Hops.” said the first whom we recognize as the coach, last nigni I saw Bob Riggs from Deadwood. We had a little talk------ “You had a talk with him?” u . . .. ... „ “Yes we had a talk and he said some prettv insinuating things. Also he let out a little inside information. Now I’d like to ask you a Ue Defiantly the figure straightened up, and fiery black eyes looked int° “Youacan aTme aTl the questions you want, but I’m not answering! The time to ask questions, Coach, was before you kicked me out. You never asked me if I did it or not. .lust took everything for rg evd0„ 1 suppose you believe what that fellow from over yonder toldI you . — and the figure relaxed again, elbows on knees and fingers tightly inter- laced. “Hops! since6 talked with this fellow. Bob, 1 don’t believe you did it without a very good reason. You couldn’t give your school away like th t un ess you were pushed into it. Hops. 1 ask you now outright, whv did you do it’” There was a pause, a sharp intake of breath and then, theyattitude of the younger man changed. His defiance disap- Peaf “Coach, I couldn’t help it. He had me where I couldn’t get out. I ran up some debts in mv freshman year, didn’t dare tell the old man, or he’d ha e kicked me out. I tried to stave off those awful debts and pav them up gradually in the summer and I have worked this way for three years Finally it was either pay or go under. And so, in despera- tion I told Bob about it, and he lent me the money. When he came that nigh you heard us. on the campus, he said he was m a tight place and wanted his pav; I didn’t have it. He said he could force me to pay. that he would tell the Dean. At first 1 couldn’t believe that he would do that we had been such good pals, but you know that touch down 1 made list Vear-he has never gotten over that. You know what that’d mean if he had told”—and he turned appealingly to the quiet man at his side. “Coach. I couldn't bear it.” He was turning away. . . f + iA t «..pcs “He asked for our crack plays, our signals, I told him I guest that “That was three weeks ago. wasn’t it? said the coach thought- fully “Better come up into the mess hall Hops; our soup s getting co c. Suppressed excitement pervaded the armory that night as the crowds of boys filed in and seated themselves in little groups. “Did you see ’em come into mess together. “And never say a word?” KYOTE ANNUAL 49 “Do you think they’re goin’ to spill the beans?” “Say, do you suppose----?” Instantly everyone stopped and every eye was turned toward tne door, as the coach and Hops entered. The coach did not mount the platform, he did not make a flowery speech. In fact the boys were somewhat disappointed when he began to tell simply and quietly the story of Hops’ first year in school. Their interest increased, however, and by the time the coach had finished, each boy in the room felt his head whirl, as the story of Hops tragedy was laid bare before him. Then he finished: “Boys, you've all been under fire once and, although none of you have had as'much of it as Hops has had, yet you can fully appreciate with me, that a fellow comes out of such an affair, a better man. 1 need not say that Hops is more loyal and staunch for us, than ever be- fore That vou questioned my changing the signals last week, I will easily overlook, if you will take back your old full back and help him on to ropes again.” There were cries of “Hops! Hops! and then— “Coach! Coach! Bully for Coach Coach ! coach! Rah !” —ALICE McCONNEHEY, Class of ’18. OVER THE FENCE. Mrs. Flannagan wiped her glowing face with her apron and heaved a sigh of relief as she hung the last of the Flannagan garments on the line. It was too hot for a wash-day, and the lady in question was rather fleshy for such strenuous labor. Catching sight of her neighbor, Mrs. Murphy, in the adjoining yard, she called across to her: “How are yez the mornin’ Nora?” “Indade and it’s foine I am. but hot. Ain’t this the limit for June Each of the two ladies leaned up against her respective side of the fence, and they were soon in the midst of one of their usual conversa- “I had a letter from me son Tim yisterday,” said Mrs. Flannagan. “Did ye, now?” ejaculated her friend. Sure an’ it’s many the day since I’ve heard from Pat—about two weeks. I’m thinkin’. Did Tim say anything about Pat?” ...... .. “No, not that I’m rememberin’. Wasn t it foine, though, that both b’ys, bein’ such chums, loike, should get into the same trainin’ camp? Tim is kind of homesick, though. It’s a great lad for home he is.” “Is he that? The last I heard from Pat, he was afther tellin’, every other line, how much he liked bein’ a soldier. An’ it’s pretty proud he is of his uniform; he’s goin’ to have his picture taken in it so’s I can see what it’s loike.” Just then a loud shriek coming from the Flannagan residence fairly split the air into fragments. Mrs. Flannagan calmly picked up her clothes-basket and turned to go. “Sure! an’ it’s one of the twins as has fell into the wash-tub again; this makes the third toime today. So I must be goin’. Come over if ye get a letter from Pat.” Mrs. Flannagan proceeded to rescue the drowning twin, for her surmise proved to be correct. The twins, Mary and Dennis, aged five, 50 KYOTE ANNUAL lived charmed lives, and were continually falling into or off of some- thing and being fished out again. But they came out rejoicing, and after a good scolding from their maternal parent and a promise never to do so again, they promptly forgot both the incident and the promise, and went on their own sweet way. , For several days no further news came from the soldier boys, and then one afternoon Mrs. Murphy called excitedly across the dividing line of fence, “Nellie, oh Nellie. and then when her neighbor appeared at the door, “come out an’ see what I have to show ye. Mrs. Flannagan threw on her bonnet and hurried across the yard with as much rapidity as her corpulent figure would allow. Have your duck eggs hatched or is it a new dress yez do be havin’? she asked expectantly when she reached the spot of con- sultation. neither , rep]ied Mrs Murphy, and with that she drew out from beneath her apron and exhibited with much pride, a photograph °f he ‘Well t ainYa picture of Pat!” exclaimed Mrs. Flannagan, and it S InTitToTe.tw was afther gettin’ a long letter from him too. He sint Francis the grandest lot of pictures taken at the camp; I m think- in’ it’s a great place it must be. An’ he’s lookin’ to be able to come home for a week before long. By the way. have yez heard from Tim lately ? “No.” answered Mrs. Flannagan, “but he s so busy that it s not won- Wen“MyIPat is busy too, but he always finds time to write to his ould mother. Sure, an’ I’m thinkin’ that if ye looked the world over, it s not another b’y loike Pat ye’d be findin’.” Mrs Flannagan swelled up with indignant wrath. Begorra, it s me as can tell vez of a better b’y—and that’s me own Tim. If ye 11 just remember, it was Tim as was always gettin’ the highest grades m class while he was in High School. And he could lick any lad of his size in Mrs Murphy tossed her head. It s you to your notions and me to mine. But I wouldn’t be tradin’ Pat for tin loike Tim!” And with that she trounced back to the house, leaving Mrs. Flannagan in a boiling nrp Negotiations over the fence ceased for several days; a coolness which was not easily dispelled had arisen between the houses of Ireland. Finally a letter canie to the Flannagan’s from Tim, and to their delight it contained the news that he had received a promotion; he was now Corporal Tim Flannagan! It seemed that Pat, also, had received a promotion and bore the title of Sergeant. Great was the rejoicing over the news, and for a time Mrs. Flannagan was too busy to think much about her relations with Nora Murphy. . One afternoon the twins, Mary and Dennis, having some leisure time wandered into the alley in search of amusement and, as usual, they found it After thev had been playing about a while, who should join them but their old friend and playmate. Johnnie Murphy? Soon they were engrossed in their favorite game of “Indians”, in which Dennis was the White Man; Marv, his daughter; and Johnnie, the Indian who kidnaped the White Man’s daughter. But in the midst of the game, a ( out hint «I on Pair? II- ) 52 KYOTE ANNUAL COACH ROMNEY Our memories of Coach Romney will last. We shall be hesitant to forget his all-star ability on the athletic field, his cool nerve, his optimism, and his indomitable spirit. We think of his appreciation of effort and contempt for weakness of character. We cherish the memory of these, his individual traits, and, as we reminisce, we hear him tell a funny story and then listen for that whole hearted laugh. Then, in crowd the recollections of those “sermons” in the back room before a game. Then, Coach, we think you were at your best. KYOTE ANNUAL 53 MILLER YEGEN BAKER BRYAN ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION After looking over past history, it occurred to us that the prinfcJjjHk function of an athletic association in B. H. S. was just to “be.” The athletic association of the past year came very near to follow- ing the dictates of history. Then someone mentioned that fact that this rut very closely resembled a shallow grave. An energetic panic re- sulted. The association set up a howl, a howl for funds. The idea w’as developed by leaps and bounds. Very soon an amateur show was re- leased. “Released” expresses the idea beautifully. The show was as wild and untamed as a Powder river steer. But the result spoke of well-done deeds. We think the treasurer mentioned seventy-nine dol- lars. However, he assumed an air of affluence and a bank book. And so endeth the story of an association whose membership was large, whose spirit was true blue, and whose support at games and rallies was never faltering. For such were athletic associations built. KYOTE ANNUAL 55 COACH ROMNEY CAPTAIN KERSHNER DUNLAP FOOTBALL The beginning of the 1917 football season was marked by intense enthusiasm bv the student body and especially by the aspirants for the “B . Forty men responded to Coach Romney's ‘‘call to arms. Con- scription was unnecessary; it was simply a matter of elimination. With the cleverness and foresight of a general, Romney whipped a squad of men out of the mass, every one of them fine husky lads, full of fight and up to the mark in optimism. Lack of experience was a big handicap, however, as only tw'o of our last year’s team, Algeo and Kershner, were back. The scorebook with its list of defeats might, to an outsider, indicate an unsuccessful season but those who followed it day by day, and watched it grow', were the ones who w-ere optimistic. However, even those who were most pessimistic, along wdth those who wfere hopeful, re- ceived the surprise of their lives when on the 17th of November, Butte, touted as the best team in the state, was humbled by a score of 10 to 6, run up on them by a team averaging 125 lbs. to the man and backed only by its nerve and the indomitable spirit of the best coach in the state. Add to this the defeat of the Polytechnic team on Thanksgiving ALCEO PH YT HI AN BRITTAIN 56 KYOTE ANNUAL COOPER O’DONNELL STAGGS day, by a score of 19 to 6, and you have the cause of our pride in the team. .. Much could be said concerning the efforts of each man. Suffice to say that Captain Kershner, with all his fight, enthusiasm and spirit did much to bring the team’s season to such a favorable ending. We feel sure that Ted Algeo, captain-elect, will make as fit and able a leader for the 1918 team. For the benefit of the unsophisticated, let it be known, that, as all teams require the services of a manager, Harrison Bailey, with his able assistant, Chas. Chappie, certainly filled that requirement. The team, at the zenith of its fighting and scoring ability, lined up as follows: Brittain, center; Cooper and Lehfeldt, guards; Staggs and O’Don- nell, tackles; Harma and Thompson, ends; Dunlap or Cochran, quarter- back. Algeo and Phythian, halves; Captain Kershner, fullback. The season’s schedule and scores are as follow's: Bozeman ............61 Billings 0 •Butte ............. 6 Billings 10 •Billings Polytechnic. .. 6 Billings— 1H •—Games played here. ♦Billings (All Stars) 13 Billings . 12 •Sheridan . 7 Billings... . ... 0 •Miles City Billings 14 Great Falls . 0 Billings... .... 0 HARMA McNAMARA BAILEY 58 KYOTE ANNUAL BASKETBALL. Basketball prospects were more than encouraging during the open- ing days of the season. Interest wras keen. Much clever and fast ma- terial was available. Coach Romney wore a smile of satisfaction. By easy stages a squad was worked into shape before and during the Christmas holidays. Then the iron hand of the coach’s authority fell, and rigid training rules were enforced. Workouts came more often, were more closely contested, and the team soon began to show remark- able form. So began one of the most comprehensive basketball seasons of Billings High. The schedule included all the championship aspirants of the state. It was truly a Big League proposition. Teams in the immediate vicinity were signed up to break the long trips. Extremely high scoring in all games soon made the Billings quint a popular favorite. Captain Algeo, one of the most able guards ever turned out by Billings High, played his old consistent game; he is to be congratulated. Louis Morton, with all his ease and cleverness, was repeatedly listed as “High Scorer. Rich- ards, running true to reputation, more than held up his end of the guarding by his aggressive tactics. Perhaps you have heard of “Jazz, that player who shoots his best when in the most unlikely and unreason- able positions; that’s Baldwin. And the Twins. Bowman and Dunlap, surely merit recognition for their able and speedy work on the floor. A host of opponents learned to appreciate them. By no means consider this to be our limit. The second team termed themselves the “All-Stars” and repeatedly demonstrated the truth of their statements. All this; and then, to meet with a “tragedy” that put us out of the running for first place at the State Tournament. But like true sportsmen the team won the next best possible place, fourth. And with that same unconquerable spirit let us say: “1919—Cham- pionship for Billings.” THE SCHEDULE. ♦Park City 14 Billings 68 Hardin 42 Billings 44 Park City 33 Billings 44 Powell, Wyo. 19 Billings 66 ♦Hardin 17 Billings 66 ♦Livingston 29 Billings 2 � ♦Crow Indians 23 Billings 25 ♦Bozeman 22 Billings 64 ♦Miles City 23 Billings 40 Livingston 24 Billings 31 Bozeman 27 Billings 26 Big Timber 26 Billings 31 Lewistown 9 Billings 31 Great Falls 24 Billings 36 ♦Lewistown 14 Billings 49 Billings Poly 6 Billings 46 ♦Billings Poly 12 Billings 34 ♦Games played in Billings. STATE TOURNAMENT. Livingston 13 Billings 27 Missoula 15 Billings 14 Great Flails 13 Billings 34 Corvallis 6 Billings S6 Total 47 111 60 KYOTE ANNUAL SENIORS SOPHOMORES AND FRESHMEN KYOTE ANNUAL 61 JUNIOR A—CHAMPS GIRLS’ BASKETBALL. About seventy-five girls reported for active service in basketball early in December. Five teams were formed. The teams with their captains were as follows: Senior, Albina Short; Junior A, Mercedes O’Mally; Junior B, Josie Cochran; Sophomore, Katie Davies; Fresh- man, Rosalind Reynolds. Hard work began immediately and continued all year. Early in February, the girls played two games at the Y. M. C. A. which were well attended and brought in $48.50 for the Athletic Association. The honors for these games were captured by the Seniors and Sophomores. During the year several new interesting features in basketball costumes, such as sleeveless middies and half socks, were introduced. The season closed with a tournament held to determine the championship team of the school. A large crowd witnessed the thrilling games and $40 more were raised for the Athletic Association. The Junior A’s, for the second time, won first place. The girls have thoroughly enjoyed the season and feel that it has not been simply selfish pleasure but a real benefit to the Athletic Asso- ciation. 62 KYOTE ANNUAL ALGEO MADDOX ROSS O'DONNELL KERSHNER TRACK. Better track material was never available in Billings High School than during the 1918 season. Out of a big bunch of prospects. Coach Romney picked the men who looked most favorable, and upon these he placed his hopes for first place in the State Tournament. Upon the coach’s departure, the team was handled by Mr. Maddox, physical director of the Y. M. C. A. Captain Lyman Ross entered for the 220, 440, 880 and the mile; Phythian, 50, 100, running high jump, and hurdles; Algeo, 50, 100, and the 220; O’Donnell, 50, 100, 220, broad jump and hurdles; Kershner, discus, shot-put, low' and high hurdles. KYOTE ANNUAL 63 BASEBALL. Many things have opposed the development of a baseball team this season. The weather perhaps was our greatest foe. Spring came early, and stayed five days. Then followed a period of hibernation again. Coach Romney’s call into the aviation put another crimp in some well- laid plans. And so the unfavorable conditions have crowded in upon us. But interest and enthusiasm have not lagged. Many spirited games have been held between picked teams. “Batting eyes” that had become slow and poor, were revived, also many a prospective Mathewson had the chance to demonstrate his latent ability as a twirler. Coach Romney picked the following as the High School team: George O’Donnell, Roy Kershner, “Shine” Harma, George Wilson, Peter Thomson, Vernon Dunlap. Junior Thomas. Gus O’Donnell, John Mehl, Lynn Holliday, Hayden Phythian, Elmer Indreland, and Ted Olsen. TENNIS. Membership in the tennis club was larger, this year, than usual. At an organization meeting held early in the season Warren Bryan was elected president, Mercedes O’Malley, girls’ representative, and Arnold Tschudy, treasurer. Much fast material was discovered, during the tryouts on the South courts, after which followed the interesting tournament and the game with the Poly. 64 KYOTE ANNUAL WINNERS OF THE “B” The following have fulfilled the requirement’, which entitle then1, to the official Black “B” in Athletics: 0 FOOTBALL Captain R. Kcrshner H. Phythian Ted Algeo Vernon Dunlap Don Brittain Harry Cooper George O’Donnell Archie Harma BASKETBALL Captain Ted Algeo Don Bowman Vernon Dunlap Albert Richards Harris Baldwin Louis Morton TRACK Captaifi Lyman Ross and Roy Kcrshner All the above are subject to the condition that they finish the school year. 66 KYOTE ANNUAL KYOTE ANNUAL 67 A JUSTIFICATION. The most outstanding and unusual feature of the year’s work has been the development of things military. Compulsory training, being a step of progression, was necessarily viewed by some as unwise and un- necessary. However, we are proud and pleased to note that the con- trolling factors favored the new movement. But we are interested in results. What, then, has been the result of the addition of compulsory training to the curriculum of the High School? , A careful observer will note results on every hand. And these re- sults are favorable as well as many. A more pronounced and sincere interest in things that are truly honorable and worthy of our best efforts, has been evidenced. A feeling that perhaps we are doing “our bit in the conflict between democracy and autocracy has grown up among those fellows who are in earnest. An ability to march and exercise has awakened, in many of the cadets, that latent and disregarded longing for athletic training. This has resulted in straighter spines, deeper chests, clearer eyes, and a quicker brain. Would not these results alone warrant the system ? , , , Thus we feel justified in going on record as being most decidedly in favor of compulsory training in Billings High School. --------------o------------- MILITARY DRILL. When, in September, Coach Romney called for volunteers for a three weeks Officers’ School, the result was more than gratifying. Then fol- lowed a period of rather intensive military education. By the aid of the coach’s lectures and the study of our Plattsburg manuals we soon formu- lated a few vague and misty ideas of a military system. Much of the vagueness and mist took wings as soon as we put our theories into prac- tice. After a few preliminary drills, the entire number of boys in the school was divided into two companies, A and B. R. Smyth was made acting captain Company A. and Bayliss Cummings, acting captain Company B. This system prevailed for upwards of a month. Commandant Rom- ney then confirmed previous appointments and created a drum corps under Captain Morris and a color squad under Sergeant Renwick. James Sommers was made adjutant and was in direct command of the Battalion and Officer’s School. The use of the Coliseum as a parade floor was secured during the winter months. When the weather permitted, however, the North Field made a most suitable drilling grounds. Through the efforts and services of Captain O’Donnell, eight men were picked from the Battalion and were given instructions in Crack Squad manuals. The local Rod and Gun club very kindly loaned Spring- field rifles for this work. The Crack Squad soon developed into a praise- worthy and commendable feature of the cadet department, and was used for many exhibitions. Keen and enthusiastic inter-company athletic meets were held. This tended to keep inter-company rivalry to a higher and more desirable (Continued on I'ntre 1 23.) 68 KYOTE ANNUAL COMMISSIONED OFFICERS COMPANY A KYOTE ANNUAL 69 COMPANY C w 70 KYOTE ANNUAL CADET ROSTER Senior Captain—Leon O’Donnell. Captain Adjutant—James Sommers. Quartermaster Sergeant—Don Brittain. Commissary Sergeant—Duncan McDowell. First Lieutenant Orderly to Captain Sommers—John Brittain. Captain—R. Smyth. First Lieutenant—H. Bailey. Second Lieutenant—A. Tschudy. “Top” Sergeant—V. Wilson. Sergeants—E. Indreland, A. Engle, (Right Guide), R. Ross, H. Schroder. P. Thompson (Left Guide). Corporals—D. Nelson, R. Battin, H. Ries, W. Bryan, H. Vale, C. Mallender, C. Thompson. Company A Privates. Brockway, M. Carper, J. Chappie, J. Cook, F. Beacock, T. Bennett, P. Baker, R. Goodenough, D. Duncan, E. Duggan, J. Goddard, J. Healow, G. Jansen, L. Kolstead, J. Kurtz, F. Lamey, J. Langren, H. Lehmen, A. Logan, E. Macer, G. McKittrick, S. Merril. E. Morton, F. Morton, G. Nore, R. Olson, E. Patterson, L. Porter, W. Renwick, E. Ryburn, R. Sayer, H. Scalley, W. Sanderson, F. Snow, G. Stern, R. Vaneck, R. Walker, S. Wells, L. White, H. KYOTE ANNUAL 71 Company C Captain—K. Moore. First Lieutenant—L. Smith. Second Lieutenant—S. Mendenhall. “Top” Sergeant—L. Gorrell. Sergeants—O. Pouder, W. Myers, R. Gaddow, E. Hammond (Left Guide), J. Dooley, D. Brittain, H. Schroder. Corporals—L. Carleton, E. O’Donnell, F. Garvin, J. Thomas (Act- ing Right Guide), T. Mair, D. Moss, T. Thompson, E. Baker, J. Purcell. Privates Alvin, H. Algeo, N. Barnes, M. Bohlander, T. Cochran, J. Colton, R. Denniss, C. Fulmer, H. Fraser, H. Fry, V. Gregg, J. Hayworth, M. Hilton, R. Horton, A. Hoye, D. Hendrickson, H. Jermstad, J. Kansier, A. Keil, G. Malstrom, J. Novasia, J. O’Mally. R. Peters, H. Spear, C. Stephens, D. Wilson, M. Lano, C. Drum Corps and Trumpeting Squad Captain—C. Morris. Drum Corps Sergeant—C. Lundborg. Corporal—L. McBee. Privates Stone, F. Taylor, T. Saunders, D. Strayley, T. Bugle Corps Sergeant—H. White. Privates St. John, L. Jones, A. Seipp, H. Hoppes, R. Combs, W. Thompson, M. Shrupp, J. Behrendt, P. KYOTE ANNUAL 75 DEPARTMENTS STRUT AND FRET DRAMATIC CLUB. Tryouts for the Dramatic Club in October, resulted in an enrollment of thirty members of the Junior and Senior classes. The officers elect- ed were Virgil Wilson, President; Doris Morrison, Vice-President; and Knox Moore, Secretary and Treasurer. Several one and two-act sketches have been presented, both for private club programs and pub- lic use. “Pyramus and Thisbe” from Shakespeare's “Midsummer Night’s Dream” were included in the Xmas program, scored a distinct success, as did “Overtones,” a one-act playlet, presented on the Athletic Association entertainment. While not accomplishing as much this year as was planned, owing to the active part taken by our members in Red Cross and other war work, yet we have made a fine beginning for next year. Our last meeting consisted of an enjoyable social program Friday evening, April 12, in the H. S. Auditorium. The following students constitute the membership of the club: Ethel Smith Vivian Greene John McNamara Bayliss Cummings Harriet Armitage Marjorie Cairns Dorothy Hammond Eva Caswell Alice Bacon Edna Babcock Virgil Wilson Ada Barlowf Virginia Yegen Vivian Fry Ruth Parks Richard Baker Cecil Morris Alice Phythian Marie George John Mehl Warren Bryan Knox Moore Lucile Miller Elizabeth Hathhorn Mercedes O’Mally Everett Baker Paul Dickover Doris Morrison Ina Brock way Margaret Johnston KYOTE ANNUAL 77 THE SENIOR PLAY. The Seniors of this year presented as their class play an ultra-modern drama, “The Arrow-Maker”, by Mary Austin. The settings and plot of the play were Indian, developed by characters in the aboriginal type. That the cast succeeded in portraying the primitive response to the mod- ern themes, love and ambition, is without a doubt. Virginia Yegen, as the Medicine Woman of the tribe, very carefully portrayed the gifted woman, too much occupied with the use of her gifts from the gods, to look well after herself. Simwa, Virgil Wilson, and Padahoon, Leon O’Donnell, represented the opposing forces, in an ambitious struggle to be the war leader, each working the Medicine Woman to the best of his advantage. Simwa, as the popular choice of the tribesmen, became the victim of his own ambition and the leadership was given, in the end, to the rightful possessor, Padahoon. These three parts were exceptional- ly wfell studied and portrayed. The remainder of the cast supporting this theme also was strong in every particular. James Sommers, as the aged chief of the tribe, Alice Bacon, the chief’s wife, Agnes Brown, the chief’s daughter, formed an excellent trio, vital to the plot development. The parts of the remaining tribesmen were excellently played by James Gregg. Peter Thomson, Archie Jones, Carl Lundborg, and Feni- more Garven. The tribeswomen, w’ho appeared to equal advantage in their parts wTere, Myrtle Bennett, Marion Treiber and Alice McCon- nehey. Edna Babcock, Tressa Page and Dorothy Hammond added a touch of happiness to the play, in the role of Indian maidens. That the play, although an advanced step in the drama, pleased the audience, we feel assured. KYOTE ANNUAL 79 JUNIOR PLAY. One of the most important events of the year was the Junior Play which took place in the High School Auditorium on Friday, March first. The play, entitled “The Lady of the House is a modern comedy, by Jerome K. Jerome, and the characters were exceedingly well portrayed by the cast members. Doris Morrison, featured as “Lady Bantock , captured the audience with her winning personality. Warren Bryan as “Lord Rantock , brought out many of the natural traits of a person of his position. Knox Moore made a perfect butler holding to his high principles, so charac- teristic of the Rennets. The two elder sisters, Mercedes O’Malley and Alice Phythian, who could not have carried off their part better, were very dainty and sweet. “Mrs. Bennett , Elizabeth Hathhorn, with her delicate voice, was very good, and “Jane and “Honoria , Elizabeth Yegen and Opal Rehard, were charming maids. “Dr. Freemantle , Duncan McDowell, as the family doctor, portrayed his part so well, one might have thought him a professional, Everett Baker, “Fanny’s former stage manager, made a decided hit with his “old girl! Roy Kershner, as “Ernest , the second footman, brought peals of laughter and applause at every appearance. The music, which was furnished by an orchestra from the Babcock, was especially good. Gus O’Donnell and Lucille Miller, aided by Ever- ett Baker were able stage managers. Roy Kershner, business manager, reported a net profit of one hundred ninety dollars and eight cents which was turned over to the Junior Red Cross. The whole school appreciated the play, and the patriotic spirit which resulted. 80 KYOTE ANNUAL SULLIVAN BADGER MCDOWELL BRYAN WILSON MORRIS DEBATE. At a preliminary tryout in early January, six members of our school were chosen for the High School Debate. After considerable hard work and training, the debate took place in the High School Auditorium, feb- ruary 1st, as scheduled. ., , . By a vote of two to one the judges, C. W. Abele, R. B. Curtiss, and Rev W H. North, rendered the decision in favor of the team composed of Helena Badger, Kenneth Sullivan and Duncan McDowell. The win- ners argued the affirmative side of the question: “Resolved that a system of compulsory military training of the equivalent of not less than two hours per week should be instituted in the High Schools of Montana having an enrollment of at least twenty boys.,, The negative side of the question was ably discussed, as the close decision indicates, by Virgil Wilson, Warren Bryan and Cecil Morris. , A , , The student body of Billings High School extends hearty congratula- tions to its debaters. . A , , . . Although we were greatly disappointed because the annual debate was not held at Missoula, we are looking forward hopefully to the debat- ing season of 1919, when we will again launch these debaters in the field of forensics. KYOTE ANNUAL 81 DECLAMATION CONTEST. The declamatory contest of April 26 was interesting in every detail. Eight numbers furnished a mixed and varied program. Humorous read- ings were furnished by Ann Jones, Nean Hampton and Helena Badger, followed by the presentation of dramatic scenes by Ethel Smith and Chris Yegen. The last three readings of the evening, original cuttings from Private Peat, were given in excellent form by Virgil Wilson, Archie Jones and Cecil Morris, the last two of which won second and third ranks, respectively, in the program. First place was given Helena Badger by a unanimous decision of the judges. Music............................................ James Gregg I. Ann Jones—“Billy Brad and The Forbidden Fruit.” II. Ethel Smith—“The La Rue Stake ” III. Chris Yegen—“Ben Hurs Chariot Race.” IV. Nean Hampton—“Mirandy on The Enemy.” V. Helena Badger—“Sally Ann’s Experience.” VI. Archie Jones—“Who Started the War?” VII. Virgil Wilson—“All Fussed Up and No Place to Go.” VIII. Cecil Morris—“Tears and No Cheers.” Music. Decision of judges. Judges: A. J. Cunningham. Rev. G. W. Shepard. Mrs. R. C. Dillavou. ----------o-------- GIRL'S YELL CLUB. “An athletic team must have encouragement in order to win” was the cry at the beginning of the football season this year. Suiting the action to the word, a “Girl's Yell Club” was organized. It turned out to be a “Howling” success. About one hundred girls joined the club, pledging themselves to buy season tickets and attend every game. Original yells were fur- nished by many of the girls. During the entire season the “Girl's Yell Club” furnished the pep and enthusiasm for each game. “Yeh, Bil- lings! Let’s go!” came more often from this group of the “Fairer Sex” than from the aggregate of all the other bystanders. The “Girl’s Yell Club” is here to stay. It has not only established an enviable reputation in Billings High School, but we know that every visiting team, whether victorious or defeated, went home, knowing that the Billings High School girls furnished athletic spirit of the right sort. 82 KVOTE ANNUAL GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB. The Girls’ Glee Club was organized during the second week of school. About forty girls enrolled. Perhaps you have heard the beautiful strains of music floating through the corridors on Mondays and Thurs- days. No, it was not the drum corps, it was the Glee Club. At the Christmas assembly, it furnished several selections which were greatly appreciated by the students. Because the members realized that they stood high in the estimation of the students, they started work, after the vacation, with renewed en- thusiasm and gave some splendid numbers at the program, given for the benefit of the Athletic Association in March. But now, at the termination of the school year, they have given us as their final efforts, not only the Commencement music, but a most de- lightful concert, the proceeds of which paid for the victrola and swelled the B. H. S. fund for the Red Cross. On the whole the girls enjoyed a most delightful year. o BOY’S QUARTET. Organized noise is the most effective, so our budding young Carusos formed a union. Bayliss Cummings, Lynn Holiday, Archie Jones and Cecil Morris made a very effective and harmonious quartet. Attempt- ing everything from popular melodies to comic opera, they soon became popular. Their appearances were many and favorable. KYOTE ANNUAL 83 ORCHESTRA. Long ago in the days of Pan or the Muses, we forget which, Billings High was privileged to listen to its own High School orchestra. Then followed the age of the phonograph and the nickel slot piano. So the orchestra passed into the pages of history. This year it was resurrected or rather re-established. Plenty of tal- ent was found and the venture proved successful. Difficulty was en- countered, however, in finding sufficient time for rehearsals. War work and military drill has levied a heavier toll than usual on our time. Only through the faithful and hopeful efforts of James Gregg was the existence of the orchestra made possible. The members are: James Gregg, violin; Archie Jones, French horn; George Macer, clarionet; Angeline Gregg, piano; William McFadden, violin; Charles Chappie, mandolin; Chrystal Strole, mandolin; Marion Treiber, mandolin; Har- old Seipp, drum; Louis Lundborg, clarionet; Hayden White, cornet. o JUNIOR RED CROSS. “Somewhere in France” you will find many examples of the unsel- fish patriotism of many of the girls and teachers in Billings High. Or- ganized with the intention of aiding the allied fighting forces, the Junior Red Cross has more than succeeded. A brisk enrollment campaign was first carried on. Every student, as a result, was enrolled in the Junior Red Cross Society. Then under the supervision of Miss Turner and Miss Reese, Saturday morning knitting classes were inaugurated. The results of the work in these classes has been more than satisfactory. All sorts of knitted articles for the soldiers have been made in profusion. One girl is known to have knit eight sweaters and two pairs of socks. She surely is “doing her bit.” Bandage work has also been an attractive phase of the service. About twenty girls have answered roll call, in appropriate costumes, at the Red Cross rooms, every Saturday afternoon from two to five. When we consider that each girl wras able to make thirty bandages, we can es- timate the results of this department. Clothing for Belgian babies constituted another field of endeavor. “The Knitter’s Rosary” has become a familiar and favorite song. 00 •u for sale these fizAlLTX FUL U HAT ? i , 0 % A pAr«6AVKS o H M 5: c r 86 KYOTE ANNUAL PERSONALS. Jokes may come and jokes may go. Rut the Joke Column goes on forever. Miss Kifer—“Commit to memory the sentences on page 95.M Class—“Oooooh! ! ! Miss K.—“This is no place to practice on them. She frowned at him and called him Mr. Just because he came and Kr. That very night Just her to spite, That naughty Mr. Kr. Sr.—Ex. Have you noticed how popular Room 20 has been lately? Since your curiosity has been aroused, the New Kyote Office is located therein ! It is an exceedingly up-to-date place of business, with nothing lacking but the waste basket. “Yes, says our editor, “the most important piece of furniture is missing. B. H. S. MENAGERIE. Bear—Willard Mulvaney. Ape—Knox Moore. Doves—Roy Kershner and Leon O’Donnell. Possum—Joe Cochran. Canary—Doris Morrison. Horse—Dudley Fabrique. Coyote—Russell Smyth. Monkey—John Mehl. Camel—Robert Battin. Deer—Basket Ball Team. OUR MAGAZINES. The Youth’s Companion—the Geometry textbook. The Gas-ette—Gus O’Donnell. The American—James Sommers. Everybody’s—Virginia Yegen. The Independent—Archie Jones. Judge—Mr. McCall. Life—Leon O’Donnell. Country Gentleman—Peter Thomson. The Farmer’s Wife—Agnes Brown. Literary Digest—Edna Torgerson. The House Beautiful—Mr. Powell, janitor. Cosmopolitan—Warren Bryan. Woman’s Home Companion—Nella Smith. Miss Wood, teaching “Food Problems —“Rye breakfast food is good if dates are put in, but I guess dates are pretty hard to get now. C. Anderson—“I guess they are. I haven’t been able to get a date for six months. KYOTE ANNUAL 87 CAN YOU IMAGINE— Mercedes O’Malley deaf and dumb? School without Willard Mulvaney? Gertrude McGann quiet? Miss Isaacson 6 ft. 3? Our mathematics classes overcrowded ? Marie George as an old maid with a cat and canary? Too many holidays? Life without movies? Lynn Holiday, giving current topic in 4A Spoken English—“And the gunner in the fore part of the aeroplane has twelve bombs under his seat.” Elliot—“Is that fellow' sitting on certain death or twelve bombs?” Miss Sawyer—“What is guerilla war fare?” Vivian Fry—“Gorilla war fare? Why, that’s when men fight out of trees, like monkeys!” A very deaf old man went into a drug store to have a prescription filled. “Seventy-five cents,” said the druggist as he wrapped up the bottle. The old gentleman took a well-worn purse from his pocket, opened it, and laid a nickel on the counter. “I said seventy-five cents,” yelled the druggist. “Well,” said the old man, “didn’t I give you the five cents?” “Dog-gone you!” said the druggist as he swept the nickel into the cash drawer. I made two cents on you anyway.” All things come round to him who will but w'ait—even vacation. Mr. McCall—“Frederic Cook—where is she this period?” (Oh, Freddy!) Everyone has their faults, even the faculty. Miss Isaacson’s great- est fault is that she keeps too good order in the Study Hall. -----------o----------- ADVICE. (With all due apologies) Forty-five minutes a day keeps the gray slip away. Laugh, talk, and be merry for tomorrow is examination day. A bluffing flunkee gathers no honors. Doris Morrison in the midst of a thrilling adventure—“And we could hear the cows still braying in the corn field.” Mrs. Jones—“I have two tickets for the opera, do you want to go? Mr. Jones— No, I don’t care to go. Mrs. Jones—“Why is that?” Mr. Jones—“The government has put tax (tacks) on the seats.” Darlene Tyack in 3A English—“Thackery was born in Ireland. Oh no! Calcutta, Africa.” KYOTE ANNUAL 88 Elizabeth Puehler, defining “spectator”—‘‘A spectator is one who spectates.” (From the new verb, one would think that Miss Puehler in- tended writing a dictionary.) “Give me that tin foil for the Red Cross.” Russell Smyth—“Oh, to feed the Belgian babies—I’d hate to be them.” It is a rare child that grows up to be hanged as high as the neigh- bors expect him to be. Pupil—“In England during Queen Anne’s age they had clubs some- thing like those we have today. For instance, there was the Fat Man’s club.” Richard Ross to Sam Mendenhall—“There’s the club for you. Sam !” When taciturn, slow-speaking Tom Bixby lost his wife, in 1915, he went to live with his son, Jim, whose wife talked at the rate of 300 words a minute, practically all the time she was awake. After a few attempts Tom quit trying to say anything. There never was an opening in the conversation wide enough to get in a word. In 1916 Mrs. Jim went away for a visit. “Pa,” chuckled Jim, upon his return from the station, “what was it you started to say last spring?” -----------o----------- REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD CHEW GUM. 1. Keeps your jaws in practice. You might forget how to use them. 2. Affords amusement for your classmates. 3. Provides excitement for your instructor—and, incidentally, yourself. 4. The Red Cross needs the tin foil. -----------o----------- REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT CHEW GUM. 1. People sometimes break their collar bones through the process. 2. The facial distortions are undignified and unladylike. (Boys never chew gum, or we should add, “ungentlemanly.”) 3. You set a bad example for other innocents—meaning the Fresh- men. 4. Save your money for—Hersheys, ----------o---------- Mr. Steadman in 4A Shorthand—“What are you writing, Dan?” Dan Nelson—“Yours truly.” Friend—“Have you the time?” Betty Hawthorne—“No.” Friend—“Did you ever have the time?” B. H.—“Yes, the time of my life.” KYOTE ANNUAL 89 THINGS THAT DRIVE THF TEACHERS WILD. “I didn't know what the lesson was ' “Oh. that lesson is too long—much too long! “How many feet are there in a mile, anyway? “I heard we were going to get out early—are we? “When is the Senior Play coming off? “Am I going to flunk this month? “What are you going to ask us in the final exam? “What is Geometry good for? “W’hen are we going to have an Assembly? “I only got G this month, and I know I deserved E just as much as Mary Smith did. “Can’t we have a party in class tomorrow'? “May I go over to the store after a bluebook? “May I borrow’ a pencil? Ye—es, I had one—once, but I lost it. “I haven’t my theme ready today—but won’t tomorrow’ do just as well? “That problem can’t be w’orked—I’m sure it must be printed wrong. “Well, I can’t explain what I mean but—er—oh, you know ! “That word isn’t in the dictionary. “Why, of course I studied spelling! But it’s been quite a while ago. -----------o---------- THINGS THAT DRIVE THE STUDENTS WILD. “You may learn the first eighty lines of that for tomorrow. “Yes, you must take four years of Mathematics. “Really, this lesson wras so easy, I am surprised, shocked, etc. “I don’t see why you insist on w hispering all the time. “Absolutely no eats in ‘class’ parties! “Have you been vaccinated? “Please drop in at 3:30. “Bring bluebooks tomorrow. “Please take this front seat. “Put that gum in the waste basket. “Not prepared again? Don’t you ever stay home nights? “Excuse, please. “You may go to the office and tell Mr. McCall all about it. “You’d better get dowm to business if you don’t want to be flunked. “Be more definite. How do I know what you’re talking about? “Hand in a written list of w'ords looked up in the dictionary. “Go to your rooms, don’t loiter in the halls. “Don’t forget that forty-five minutes for your tardiness this morn- ing. —----------o------------ “Seen A1 lately?” “Huh, mean alcohol ? He hasn’t benzine for a week; kerosene him last week. “I want a piece of meat without any bone, fat or gristle. “Madam, you’d better have an egg. 90 KYOTE ANNUAL “He seems to be very clever. “Yes, indeed! He can even do the problems that his children have to work out at school. -----------o---------- Mary had a wad of gum, It was as white as snow; And everywhere that Mary went, That gum was sure to show. She tried to hide it with her tongue. It was a great mistake; ’Cause when she spoke in History class She almost met her fate. She put it then behind her ear, Alas, ’twas quite a sin; For when she tried to hear me talk— It almost fell right in! “Goodbye, she said, “dear faithful gum, As it quietly slipped down The red tunnel of her throat, “I knowr there’s more down town! Mr. Steadman in 4A Shorthand—“Miss Kennedy, where’s your let- ter? Hand it in. Katherine Kennedy—“Why, it’s up there. Mr. Steadman—“Oh yes, here it is. It has improved so, I didn’t recognize it by it’s earmarks. First Auditor (at the tank drama)—“Never saw such miserable acting in my life. Let’s go. Second Auditor—“Let's wait till the next act. There’s a flood scene with real water in that, and maybe some of ’em will get drowned. ----------o---------- CLASSICS UP-TO-DATE. The Scarlet Letter, or When the Red Ink Upset. A Tale of Two Cities, or The History of Laurel and Huntley. The House of the Seven Gables, or Why They Built On. Burke’s Speech, or The Reason Insane Asylums Are Necessary. Vanity Fair, or The Modern High School Girl. Pilgrim’s Progress, or Along the Yellowstone Trail in an Automo- bile. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, or Life With No Flunks. Treasure Island, or The Land Where Diplomas Grow’. The Vision of Sir Launfal, or When He Saw Stars. The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, or The Kaiser at Home. The Charge of the Light Brigade, or When the Cadet Sends the Bill to Dad. Miss W’ood in 2B English (class is studying Food Problems)_“How much milk does your family use per day. Dick? Dick Goodnough—“Oh, about a peck. KYOTE ANNUAL 91 Woodman, do not spare that tree, Spare not a single bough. Once I carved a girl’s name there, I’ve got another now. Miss Clark in 1A History—“What did Rome give to her people?” E. R.—“Gave them their baths.” ----------o--------- WAR SONG. Oh, we’re English, Irish, Scotch and French, With a bit o’ Spanish too. And we’re going to mix things up, you bet! For the old Red, White and Blue. Oh, we’ve got all parts of the world mixed up In our good old heads so true. And we’re going over to France to-day For the old Red, White and Blue. Yes, we’re going over across the seas To the land where the Frenchies grew. With our great big navy and soldiers brave. To fight for the Red, White and Blue. —J. H -----------o----------- A TRAGEDY. Scene I. The sitting room. She staggers into the room and flings herself into a chair. Her cheeks are ghastly pale, her lips are colorless. She clasps her hands ip her helplessness and seems about to weep. But no tears come; her agi- tation is too great for tears. She gets up and paces the floor, then pauses and gazes frantically up the street. Alas! He is not in sight! Howt much longer must she wait ? Several minutes pass and then—she hears a heavy step on the front porch! Scene il. The porch. _ . With trembling fingers she takes the mail from the box and, before even daring to examine it, she rushes upstairs to her own room, conceal- ing the bundle of mail beneath her middy. Scene III. Her bedroom. She drags her rocking chair over in front of the window and sinks into it. Then she nerves herself to the task before her, and begins to examine the day’s mail. Ah—here it is! A quick intake of breath shows that the innocent-looking white envelope tells a story. Quickly she tears it open, and her eyes devour the single sheet it contains. She starts—her pulse quickens—she gasps as she finishes the read- ing! Her worst fears are realized—she has failed in chemistry for the m0n,h1 CURTAIN. ---------- o----------- “Auntie, did you ever get a proposal?” “Once. dear. A gentleman asked me to marry him over the tele- phone, but he had the wrong number. 92 KYOTE ANNUAL A Southern Missouri man was being tried on a charge of assault. The state brought into court as the weapons used a rail, an ax, a pair of tongs, a saw and a rifle. The defendant’s counsel exhibited as the other man’s weapons a scythe blade, a pitchfork, a pistol and a hoe. The jury’s verdict is said to have been: “Resolved, That we, the jury, would have given one dollar each to have seen the fight!” What a shock it is to one’s nervous system to get all prepared for a holiday, and then have the powers that be destroy your fond hopes with one blow’—said blow usually consisting of a notice reading some- thing like this: “We are expecting to see you at school tomorrow’. Don’t disappoint us.” ----------o---------- FOOD PROBLEMS. 1. If ice cream is worth fifty cents a quart, how’ many daschunds does it take to make 5,000 hot dogs? a. What is their value? b. What will they w’eigh? 2. If one cow gives five gallons of milk a day willingly, how long will it take six hens to lay five eggs? a. How many pancakes w'ould these make? b. What part of a billion-dollar loan would they be worth? 3. If shoe polish costs ten cents a can and perfume five dollars an ounce, what will sauerkraut be worth at the end of five years? a. How many Fords will this buy? b. How far will they run? 4. If it takes a mule fifteen minutes to kick eleven men over the city hall. howf far will $100,000,000 worth of Wrigley’s stretch? a. How long would it take five stenographers to chewf this? Discussion: As each steno chew's five cents worth at a time this problem is not so difficult as it looks. Respectfully submitted by Mr. Jim Nasties, P. D. Q. Captain Sommers (inspecting)—“Where is the balance of your rifle?” Private Beacock—“I don’t know’ sir, it w’as all here this morning.” Mr. McCall in 4A German, after a long discussion about certain German words—“Now . Peter, will you write those two words on the board?” Peter Thomson—“What two words?” Frank Morton in 4A Commercial Law'—“Why is it that in a part- nership one man always contributes the brains and ideas and the other one the money? T don’t see why the man with brains hasn’t money also.” Archie Jones—“Oh pshaw, he might have just got out of college.” KYOTO ANNUAL 93 SENIOR SPECIALTIES. Greg Grin. Smith Snort. Smyth Smile. Goddard Giggle. Lennon Laugh. Sommers Sneeze. Short Snicker. Yegen Yell. Teacher—“What are the five great races of mankind?” Pupil (absent-mindedly)—“The 100 yards, the hurdles, the 220. mile, and relay.” The fraction leaned over and touched the whole number on the head. “Say,” she whispered, “is my numerator on straight?” Be good, little children. And don't chew your thumbs,.. Or some brute of a microbe Will perch on your gums. -------------o W. S. S. This slogan stands for many things. For instance: War Savings Stamps. Women Save Sugar. Wratch Scrapping Sluggards. Wish Somebody Satisfied. Was Surely Saucy. Watch Scared Soldiers. (Huns, of course.) Wives Surely Sad. WTatch Strangely Stolen. Works Safely Sculptored. Why Support Slackers? Mother to Son—“How much do you spend on luxury a month?” Son to Mother—“Ma, that isn’t her name.” W. Scally—“Say. Mac, how do you teach a girl to swim?” D. McDowell—“Well, you gracefully grasp her left hand, hold her around the waist with your right arm and-” W. Scally—“Oh come on, what if it’s your sister?” D. McDowell—“Aw, just shove her in.” Dear Editor: How should one classmate greet another? —Inquisitive Freshie. Say “ ’Lo” to a Freshman, “Hello there,” to a Sophomore, “Good morning,” to a Junior, and “How do you do” to a Senior. You’re wel- come. Of all sad words that were ever thunk, The saddest are these, “You’re going to flunk!” 94 KYOTE ANNUAL Mrs. Smith—“Please get in position for work.” Herbert White—“What position is that?” M iss Dell in Reviews class—“Helen, what is Pittsburg noted for?' Helen Torrence—“Er-er-it is the greatest seaport in the United States ' (And a Senior, too!) Miss Isaacson, in Study Hall, to Lloyd Carleton—“Don’t you think it is about time you got to work?” L. C.—“I am getting to work.” Miss I. sarcastically—“Yes—getting to work, but you haven’t gotten there yet.” Carl Bouquet, in 4A Commercial Law, half asleep—“Miss Klein- knecht, what is a dormant partner?” Miss K.—“It means a ‘sleeping’ partner.” Carl Savaresy—“That means you, Carl.” Frank Morton—“Archie, are you in the drum corps?” A. Jones—“Yes.” F. M,—“What do you do?” A. J.—“I bugle.” Two young women went to the matinee. They could not get seats together, but were told at the box office that each could have an end seat, center aisle, in adjoining rows, and most likely somebody who came alone and had a chair next to one of them would obligingly exchange seats. Near the close of the first act, one of the young women timidly whispered to a heavy,middle-aged man at her side, who had been sit- ting stiffly and looking straight ahead: “Are you alone, sir?” The man buried one side of his face in his program and breathed: “Sh! Wife.” Miss Kleinknecht in 4A Commercial Law'—“When is the annual meeting?” Alice Phythian, promptly—“Once a year.” Miss Clark, to boys leaning out of the window'—“Boys, let’s stay in the room, now.” -----------o---------- SOME NEW DANCES ORIGINATED BY THE SENIORS. The Combs Cakewalk. The Peterson Prance. The Short Six-step. The Sommers Swing. The Torgerson Twirl. The Sadring Scramble. The Jones Jig. “There was one man whose life was perfect,” said the Sunday school teacher. “What one of you can tell me who that was?” Little Mary Jane’s hand went up and the teacher nodded to her. “He was Mamma’s first husband,” she said. KYOTE ANNUAL 95 SENIOR AMBITIONS. James Sommers—to be a slight-of-hand artist. Archie Jones—to be sent to Warm Springs. Dan Nelson—to be a motorcycle cop. Willard Mulvaney—to be the door mat. Ethel Smith—to be leading lady in “Flop Flop.” Marion Treiber—to be artist for “Life.” Margaret Goddard—to be president of a “pep” manufacturing es- tablishment. Violet Peterson—to be heroine in “Giggles.” Leon O’Donnell—to be hero in “Grins.” Marjorie Cairns—to be kindergarten assistant. Albina Short—to be on the committee for encouraging more meat- less days. Catherine Kennedy—to be a lady policeman. Kathryn Grady—to run a greenhouse, and grow shamrocks. Frank Morton—to be a snake charmer. Albert Richards—to match the brilliance of his ties. Agnes Brown—just a plain gold ring, please. It was five a. m. The mother had been awake all night and was just falling to sleep. And then a little voice piped up: “Mother.” There was no answer. Again, a little louder, came the call: “Mother!” Mother said nothing. Again came the voice, but fortissimo: “Mother!” “Well, what is it?” “Mother, isn’t it too bad that one of Harry Hudson’s polliwogs died?” Bayliss Cummings, speaking about the graduation invitations— “The order will probably be filled in about three hours.” (Rather quick work, don’t you think?) Teacher—“We must learn to love our enemies.” Adaline Fagg—“Does she mean the failures on our cards?” Do you know what Everett Baker’s aim in life is? No. It’s a secret but—his chief ambition is to run a short order restaurant where they serve nothing but chewing gum. “Life is real! Life is earnest!” On that point we’ll all agree. And we fee! the fact quite plainly When our final grades we see. Miss Kleinknecht in 4A Commercial Law, discussing a law case— “Now Carl, what is the difference between 'indemnity’ and ‘expendit- ture’?” Carl Bouquet—“Why, the difference is the $100!” Miss W.—“What is the greatest Latin epic?” A Junior—“Pilgrim’s Progress.” 06 KYOTE ANNUAL Did you ever notice that favorite saying of Blanche Davenport s? Here it is: ‘‘Don’t he give you the worst pain? He does me.” Gertrude McGann in 4A Commercial Law—“If he dies, he can de- mand a settlement of the affairs.” Virginia Yegen to James Sommers in the Senior Play— Over long are thy feet— “Everett Baker was nearly killed yesterday.” “How’s that?” , “Why, a train of thought passed through his mind. Shakespeare says: “If all the year were playing holidays, To sport would be as tedious as to work.” Do you all agree with him ? “Little things please little minds.” Warren Bryan will sit and play with a pencil and a piece of string for a whole period. “Is there any difference between satisfied and contented?” “Well, I’m satisfied Rube is going to take a girl to the dance, but I’ll be hanged if I'm contented!” Richard Gadow, translating in 4A German—1“I must go; the mil- liner is waiting for me in the next room.” A woman could keep a secret if there were no one to tell it to. Gertrude—“I put my hand on a hot iron. What shall I do?” Marion—“Read ‘Carlyle’s Essay on Burns.’ ” ----------o----------- A ROUGHNECK STORY. He was a raw-looking recruit, and mostly Adam’s apple, but the coach had hustled him into a football suit, and sent him into the line against the varsity. The first two rushes of the opposing ones left the Adam’s apple with the youth attached in a somewhat dazed condition, but still able to locomote. On the third down, however, he of the girthy neck dropped under the attack, and he was hauled out from the bottom of the pile, livid in the face, and gasping for air. While in this condi- tion, with the other players looking on in grinning derision, a near sighted professor came by. He looked for a moment at the frenzied attempts of the youth to regain his breath, with the Adam’s apple doing a recip- rocating, shuttle-like movement, and then he said excitedly: “Good Heavens, why don’t vou get a doctor? Can’t you see he’s swallowed the football?” ----------o----------- DID YOU EVER SEE— Sam Mendenhall with nothing to say, James Sommers loafing. Parker Holmes in a hurry, Raymond Ryburn without Rosalind Reynolds, Russell Smyth without a book, KYOTE ANNUAL 97 Katie Davis witfc a solemn face. Miss Starr perfectly at ease 6th period, Willard Mulvaney looking pale, Shine not “catching it” from some teacher, Mr. Steadman really angry. Miss Isaacson out of style, Harry Fulmer “Raising a Rumpus,” Miss Clark sliding down the bannisters, Mr. Romney with a double chin? Junior—“Everett is in my class, isn’t he?” Senior—“Everett Baker? Yes, he is a junior. He used to be a sen- ior when he was a freshman.” Miss Winkley, giving sentences in IB English—“The dog, whom you met, is my brother.” ANOTHER HOOVER SPECIAL. ROCKS. Gather pebbles on the shore, taking care to gather only those that have matured. Wash carefully and soak over night to soften. When served with hot chocolate, they make a dish for the most fastid- ious. For Sale: Baker’s business. Good trade. Large oven. Present owner has been in it for seven years. Best reasons for leaving. Friend, admiring picture—“How did you ever get that beautiful sunrise?” Artist—“My model was a ripe tomato.” HOW’S THIS FOR AN EPITAPH? Willie Green Fond regrets Aged nine Cigarettes. Miss Starr—“Carl, give us the history of a volcanic cone.” (Long pause.) “Oh, Carl, there was a nice long page on that.” Carl S.—“I know it. That’s the reason I don’t know anything about it.” Mr. McCall, looking at a cartoon handed him by Mr. Steadman— “Why, Mr. Steadman, when did you have this taken?” Isn’t it queer what a popular subject Mathematics is? (Yes, of course I mean it, whadayu think I am?) Just to prove it to you, did you ever notice how faithful are the ones who study it? They are so fond of it that they just can’t get enough of it in forty-five minutes per day, and so they often devote eighth period to it besides. Isn’t that true? Visitor at school—“Do you children know who I am?” Bright pupil in front of class—“Sure, don’t you know who you are?” 98 KYOTE ANNUAL Havelick s NEW CLOTHES SHOP Securities Building, Billings, Mont. For your fine furnishings. We ask you to visit and inspect our lines of Bates Street Shirts, Hole Proof Hosiery, Rock- ing Chair Underwear, Fine Neckwear, Belts, Etc. Finest Tailoring: I make Suits, $40.00 to $75.00. Our work guaranteed—fit or no pay “our motto.” F. J. HA VFLICK, Tailor and Haberdasher Make Your MoneyJMake You Money and Buy Stock in the Red Rover Oil Company Wc arc extending you this opportunity to become one of our stock- holders while you still have a chance to do so at the 10 cent price. Condi- tions were never so favorable from the point of view of the oil producer, demand is so far in excess of production, and this at a time when pro- duction is the greatest ever known, you should get in w'hile Red Rover is financing so you will enjoy the benefits of the advance in the price of stock as their developments are going to be confined to proven territory, which eliminates the greater part of the speculative feature and makes it an investment proposition. Write us for particulars, and folders. RED ROVER OIL COMPANY 2511 Montana Avc„ Killings Montana. KYOTE ANNUAL 99 Storage Batteries Sold and Repaired Electric Service Station 12 North Twenty-ninth Street, Phone 1814 BILLINGS, MONTANA CwiulID ▼ MADE MAMA MEOISTCMEO Patriotism Begins With the Boys and Girls at Home You can see that the home table is supplied with the new substitute for flour— “CREAM OF THE WEST” WAR FOOD With it, mother can make delicious bread, rich brown griddle cakes, splendid pies and cakes. (In 2-lb. packages at the Grocers) Western Cereal Company Billings, Mont. 100 KYOTE ANNUAL You save when you spend ----------AT----------- Sullivan’s Groceteria (SAM’TATORY ontinurd from IW 34.) Scots, wha hae wi Wallace bled, Scots, wham Bruce has often led. Welcome to your gory bed Or to victorie! For friendship rooted in the past, there is: Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And auld lang syne. For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, Well take a cup o’ kindness yet For auld lang syne! —EDNA G. BABCOCK. ------------o----------- “I saw Mary Pickford in the movies last evening.” “That’s nothing; you can see my whole family there afternoon and evening.” The Electric Shoe Repair Shop Fine Shoe Repairing Youngblood Wilson, Props. 2712 Montana Avenue.........KILLINGS, MONTANA. KYOTE ANNUAL 101 Photographer iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 2911 First Awemae North IPhom® 1602 Billings, Mont. 102 KYOTE ANNUAL Your Vacation Earnings Should Go Into Thrift Stamps We Sell Them The Merchants National Bank (CLASH WILL—Continued from Cairo 35.) XIII. Daniel Nelson leaves his manual on “Marvelous Tonsorial Methods”, also his electric curling iron, to “Huba” Moss. XIV. Ingri Sadring wills her Clever Sayings and Jokes, also her position as Chairman of the Amusement Committee in History Class to Gustave O’Donnell. XV. Harry Fulmer bequeaths his Charming Manner and Affabil- ity with the Ladies to Little Sammie Mendenhall, in the hope that they will win him also much Admiration and many Smiles. XVI. Bayliss Cummings and Ethel Smith leave their Ability for Singing Duets to Lynn Holliday and Grace McIntyre, since the former two have had a Breach of Concord, and will, therefore, not sing together any more. XVII. Frank Morton leaves his Cherished Hopes of becoming an Acrobat to Truman Taylor. XVIII. Helen Torrence bestows her correct English, Antipathy to Slang, and other Idiosyncrasies which she may possess, upon Everett Baker. XIX. Eva Caswell cedes the sixth desk in the sixth row from the south end of the Assembly to Anna Whitmack. hoping it will bring her Sentimental Soul some degree of Happiness, because of the Fitting In- scription carved on the top. XXI Albert Richards bequeaths his Power of Endurance to the New Bus Service, in the hope that it will effect a Longevity that has here- tofore been unknown in Billings transportation facilities. XXI. Tressa Page wills her Pen, Ink, Pencils, and Remington, to- Appropriate Gifts for All Occasions Fortney-Pease JEWELERS 2813 First Avenue North THE HALLMARK STORE KYOTE ANNUAL 103 The Main Cafe “It's the Chef” The House of IS North 27th St. Quality and Service “Something New Every Day” This Store a Wants the patronage of the young men and women of this city. To that end we offer you Service of a high order. What You Want-When You Want It. Try us for things to wear. Cole-Williams Co. If it’ Shoes you want for Style, Fit, Service, try WOLCOTT’S (Oo'cr TRADE MARK RE US MX OFF. BOOT SHOP Billings, Mont. Expert Shoe Repairing 104 KYOTE ANNUAL Zfbrd ?! H I UNIVERSA! C A R ' FORD CARS—FORD SERVICE FIRESTONE TIRES— A COMBINATION FOR ECONOMY F. B. CONNELLY CO. 423 North Broadway, Billings, Mont gether with her Elastic Imagination to any person struggling in the Sea of English, who needs them. XXII. Archie Jones gives up his Task of Amusing the fifth period Assembly to Helen Ling, charging her, however, to be very careful not to provoke Miss Kifer. XXIII. Kathryn Grady and Blanche Davenport will their New Green Dresses, which they don’t like, to Billings High School, to make a Rag Rug for Roy Kershner to clean his shoes on before entering the building. XXVI. Elmer Indreland leaves his unique Method of Flirting to “Jazz Baldwin, assured that it will be a Useful Addition to Mr. Bald- win’s pair of come-here-to-me Eyes. XXV. Alice Bacon gives up all her Fond Hopes of winning Fame as a Toe Dancer on the A and H stage to Florence Clark. XXVI. Violet Peterson wills her Fascinating Crescendo Giggle to Elizabeth Yegen, hoping that it will prove as contagious as ever. XXVII. Leon O’Donnell leaves his Interest in Blonde Hair, to- gether with his Careful Auto Driving, to Joseph Dooley. XXVIII. Peter Thomson grudgingly bequeaths his Corner by the window in the back of the Assembly, from which he has enjoyed innum- erable deep Inhalations of Spring Fragrance and a Splendid View of the Leafing World, to his Successor, the most Distinguished Dreamer of the Class of ’19—Richard Underwood. XXIX. Vivian Fry Unselfishly gives up his Ponderous Meditations and Weighty Deliberations to the City of Billings, to be used in holding down the block pavement where it is inclined to bulge after every little shower. Lastly,—We, the Senior class, do hereby constitute and appoint KYOTE ANNUAL 105 Dodge Brothers MOTOR CAR This institution thinks more of its reputation than your money,, and is pretty sure to keep the one and get the other. Wallace W. Green Son 218-20 Broadway. Phone 1551. 106 KYOTE ANNUAL Thrift Barber Shop Home of OVER THE TOP Hair Tonic. We are specializing in hair cutting. Mothers, next time give your baby the benefit of an expert hair bobber’s service, and note the difference in the appearance of your baby. WAGNER FOUNTAIN Pull line of Shavers’ Supplies. Phone 1844. 2620 First Ave. North, Hillings. Mont. Warren Bryan, President of the Athletic Association, the executor of this, our first Will and Testament, and do hereby recommend that said executor be required to give one Thrift Stamp as security for the faithful discharge of said trust, with the understanding that if he fails to fulfill this charge, he shall be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and seal this fourth day of June, in the Year of our Lord one thousand nine hun- dred and eighteen. SIGNED, SEALED. AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF JOE CONWAY, Manager Con wav Messenger Service. HERBERT HOOVER, U. S. Food Administrator. This Is the Place to Get Your Engraved Cards and Stationery. Every Student should have Engraved Calling Cards. We carry the largest assortment of Fountain Pens in the State. Waterman’s and Conklin’s Self-Filling Pens are the best known. McDowell co. BOOKS AND STATIONERY Broadway. Billings. KYOTE ANNUAL 107 Everybody Lilies Lunches, Ice Cream and Candies A Better Article for the Same Money 122 NORTH BROADWAY Stone-Ordean-Wells Company Wholesale Grocers and Manufacturers Distributors of ...Pure foods 108 KYOTE ANNUAL “CLOTHES THAT SATISFY” 2820 First Avenue North (C LASS PROPHECY—Continued from Page 3ft.) Lillian Vaughn is matron at the poor farm, and “Johnny Mac” was arrested twice yesterday by police mistresses Torrence and Gardner. He can’t seem to resist the temptation to tell Lilly everything. Of course we all expected Archie Jones to be late. I’m sure I would have been disappointed if he hadn’t been. Sure enuf, he arrived in the middle of the banquet. He has charge of the Army Post on the Dardanelles and was recently made Captain of our Turkish troops. “Bunny” Farmer came here from her farm in Belgium and brought greetings from Carl Lundborg. He was too busy to come, for he is run- ning for President of the United States of Germany at the next election and really couldn’t leave. The following day Leon O’Donnell invited us all out to his sheep ranch. We started at 8:10, taking the Billings Central Montana R. R. You knowr Margaret Goddard is president of the road. As we passed along the road we noticed Vivian Fry “bossing” a section gang. Vivian always was so prim. I don’t see how he stood it to get his hands soiled. We arrived just a little after ten and Leon showed us around. He dem- onstrated the new shearing machine he uses. It was invented by Ingri Sadring. We had a dandy time for his wife is an awfully good cook. Speaking of shearing machines reminds me, I didn’t tell you that Albina Short runs a barber shop and employs Blanche Davenport and Esther Thompson as barbers. James Sommers invented the new aeroplane propeller, with which Elmer Indreland’s machine was equipped on his trip to the new continent near the South pole. I don’t think I shall want to die in Billings, because Albert Richards Boys and Girls, Take Your Choice You must help destroy the kaiser, or he will rule you: there is no middle ground. BUY WAR SAVING STAMPS Your pennies will tell the kaiser of your determination to thoroughly crush him. Step in and buy a Thrift Stamp today. YEGEN BROS., Bankers KYOTE ANNUAL 109 Three Times More Room for You at Our New Big Store THIS BIGGER BETER STORE MEANS BETTER SERVICE FOR YOU Broadway and First Avenue North OVEN (loTHING (Otl PANT. “Some folks drink filtered water--- We swim in it.” Why don’t you join? Rates very reasonable 110 KYOTE ANNUAL Midland Empire fair Billings, Montana, September 17,18,19 and 20,1918 Do your part to end the food shortage that is gripping the world. Produce more and don’t waste it. is the funeral director for Smith’s. Gladys Shepard has taken up nurs- ing and Daniel Nelson is her most recent patient. It seems that Mr. Fulmer discovered a new disease and poor Daniel was the victim. Fenimore Garven is a second Burbank; Clement Ryan is a chemist; and Paul Falberg is a reporter. Catherine Kennedy gave us all passes to the penny arcade. W e had a regular circus there, we all acted like children again. Kendall Shaules as Juggler attracted the most notice. Can you imagine Willard Mulvanev as tight rope walker? He is with a circus troupe now; and Oliver Pouder is a clever comedian. I was quite surprised to learn that Ethel Wilson had been admitted to the Supreme Court. She was instrumental in passing the bill—for the election of the Judges directly by the people. You remember Elliott Shaw, the latest addition to our class. He is now manager of a bus line here and Agnes Brown is his advertising agent- . . t .. We all wondered why Tressa Page didn’t come since she only lives at Laurel. But when Peter Thompson came he explained the whole thing. He is warden at the County Jail and Tressa is now in jail for cruelty to her husband. Well it’s all over now. Nearly all of the class have gone to their homes and Billings is deserted for the summer. Everybody said he had a wonderful time and would have liked to do it all over again. Next time I hope you can come and then it really will be like old times. Well, good-bye for this time. ADA BARLOW. KYOTE ANNUAL 111 Barry Motor Company Oakland Automobiles and Republic Trucks Battery Work a Specialty ft At Your Service” The Montana Power Co. ft 112 KYOTE ANNUAL cess? Have you started a savings account? We pay Five per cent interest on deposits. Young fellow, are you on the way to sue- American Bank Trust Company (OYER THE FEN ECE—-Continued from r«rc :•� .) slight misunderstanding arose over the ownership of the one “gun” of which they were the proud possessors. “Aw, the Injuns never had guns; they had hatchets,” insisted Den- nis, clinging to the trusty “musket.” “They did too, so now'. An’ I know' one thing, Dennis Flannagan, if my brother w as here, he’d make you give me that gun!” “Huh, I’ll bet he wouldn’t ’cause J’d bring my brother along and then you’d see what’d happen!” “Yes, but,” cried Johnnie, “my brolher could rrfkke your brother do what he wanted to. ’cause Pat’s a Sergeant and Tim’s only a corporal. An’ my mother says a Sergeant is higher up than a Corporal!” Dennis grew very indignant at that. “Why, it ain’t, either! My mother says a Corporal is highest, and that of course Tim would be higher, ’cause he’s smartest!” Just here, the combatants paused for breath a moment, and stood glaring at each other; wrhile Mary danced around the outskirts of the scene of conflict and alternately stuck out her tongue at the enemy and called him “Sissy”, which she knew' w'ould infuriate him above all else. As soon as the loyal citizens had recovered their breathing powers, they began a further discussion of the merits Of their respective brothers, until at last it grew so serious that they decided that nothing except mor- GET YOUR CREAM —AT— Drugs. Headquarters for School Supplies. KYOTE ANNUAL 113 We Protect the Dealer We do not sell to retail customers, either in person or by mail. We rely entirely upon the dealers business for our output. We carry a large complete line of automobile accessories and tires. NORTHWESTERN AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY BILLINGS, GREA1 FALLS, POCAIFLLO tal combat would settle the thing, and so the plucky little five-year-olds doubled up their fists and plunged into the fray. But after a few moments of hair-pulling and eye-blacking and roll- ing in the dust, they decided to call it off for the present and continue affairs the next day. So Mary led the slightly damaged Dennis home, and into the house by the back way in order to remove some of the more noticeable evidences of the conflict before mother s eagle eye should rest upon the culprit. But explanations wrere bound to come, even after the best ot regu- lated combats. Mrs. Flannagan was not deceived into thinking that the rapidly-darkening eye of her son was due to “the loose end of that board in the walk coming up and hitting him. She knew the twins failing for bumps, but long experience had also taught her the signs of a fight. So after a fifteen minute session wdth mother and the trusty hair brush in the woodshed, Dennis decided that the black eye did come from a fight, as his mother had rather forcibly suggested. A little more ques- tioning, however, brought out the fact that “Johnnie said that his mother said that Pat was higher up than Tim. An’ then I just blacked his eye for him, ma, ’cause I knewr he was tellin’ a lie!” finished the still indig- nant Dennis. „ w - Mother Flannagan’s eyes flashed. Sure, an I m thinkin tw'as fer a good cause ye did be fightin’. after all. Just the same, ye needn’t be tryin’ it again. Do ye mind now?” ...... Dennis promised to let his friend Johnnie live peacefully for the present; for Dennis was discreet for his years, and he saw that it would be wise to keep away from Johnnie Murphy until he himself was in bet- 114 KYOTE ANNUAL SMITH’S TAXI Phone 123 5 ter fightin’ “trim” again. One day just when things were at the worst, and the Murphys and Flannagans had begun to pass each other in the street with cold, impen- etrable gaze, two tall, stalwart youths stepped off the train, and togeth- er wended their way up the street toward the residence section wherein these same Murphys and Flannagans resided. The boys, who were veritable sons of Ireland and clad in the familiar khaki uniforms, laughed and chatted in hilarious glee as they walked along, for were they not about to see “Mother and the kids”? “I tell you, Pat,” exclaimed one of them, “I never thought this lit- tle burg would look so good to a feller, did you?” “No, I never did. And say, won’t the folks be surprised to see us walking in? They’d nc idea we’d be home before next month. Hi, I see the old place now! Come on, Tim—get a move on! Gee, I never saw anyone walk so slow”, and Pat’s walk became almost a run in his eagerness. But even the slowest moments contrive to roll around in some mys- terious manner; and soon each tall soldier was clasped to his mother’s heart, and her tears were moistening his cheek. Excitement reigned in the two homes that day; no one could do too much for the “prodigal sons”. The twins and Johnnie even forgot their late disagreement so far as to join in executing an Indian war dance in the back alley, as the only known method of relieving their feelings. Later, when Pat and Tim had gone down town together to renew' their former acquaintances, Mrs. Flannagan sat down on the back step to get her breath. “Land,” she puffed as she fanned herself vigorously writh her bonnet, “it’s a rest I must be havin’ or I’ll fall over, sure. But Gray Seed Company (INCORPORATED) Office and Warehouse 21st Street and Montana Avenue. BILLINGS, MONTANA Grower of Fancy Montana Grown Peas, Beans, Corn, Garden Seeds Also Dealer in Alfalfa and Grain Seeds. Correspondence Solicited. Telephone 4723 KYOTE ANNUAL 115 WICK The Piano with a Soul. Made by Masters. Prices $500.00 upward. All makes of used pianos; a little cash buys a good one. Write for list. Cash if you have it—Credit if you want it. THE MONTANA PIANO CO„ Inc. 260N Montana Ave. Billings Montana. We A re Proud of the Clothes u)e Make for Young Men TRY US ONCE Prices Start at $20.00 Ijet us replenish your wardrobe with Underwear, Shirts, Collars, Half Hose. Etc. Our prices are right. The best by test. Big Clreen Sign. 1st Ave North between Broadway and 27th St E. L ROBBINS Tailor, Hatter, lla � enla«lier. Security Tru£t and Savings Bank HILLINGS, MONTANA CAPITAL - - - $100,000.00 Officers and Director : W. E. WALDRON, President HARRY F. SCOTT, Vice President. VV B. VAUGHAN. Cashier. H. A. R1XON. Asst. Cashier. ED CARDWELL. F. X. N. RADEMAKER. A. C. JOHNSON We Solicit Your Business Ride a Bicycle Chambers Hardware Co. Phone 1620 21 No. 27th 116 KYOTE ANNUAL Eight Chairs. Eight Chairs. THE Metropolitan and Cosmopolitan BARBER SHOPS Yours for Style and Service Rothrock and Kolb WE EXCEL. THERE’S A REASON. it’s not sorry I am—I can rest when Tim ain’t here. The dear b’y, how good it does be seemin’ to have him at home again.” In a moment she found herself looking across the side fence into the Murphy’s yard, just as if she expected to see her old friend Nora coming out to talk things over. ‘‘Begorra, it’s a good friend Nora’s always been to me,” she went on to herself, “an’ after all, if Pat’s higher up than Tim, it’s probably deservin’ it he was. Or else they made a mistake and promoted him instead of Tim.” Then she rose determinedly and, putting on her bon- net, started for the fence. But hers was not the only reasoning brain on that side of the street, for Nora Murphy met her at the dividing line, with a bowl of apple sauce in her hand. “Well, Nellie,” she called as her iriend approached. “I was just goin’ to call ye. Here’s some of that apple sauce Tim used to be so fond of. Ain’t it grand to have the lads home again?” she went on joyously, “I’m thinkin’ there’s no two b’ys loike ours in the whole state!” “Indade, it’s the truth ye’re spakin’,” rejoined Mrs. Flannagan. “An’ Nellie, if your Pat has a higher office than Tim, I’m thinkin’ it’s a good thing, ’cause Tim never was much good at givin’ orders.” “Sure, an’ it’s not worryin’ about that I am any more, ’cause Pat did be afther tellin’ me that they’re both Corporals, an’ it was all a mistake about Pat’s bein’ a Sergeant. We must have read it wrong.” “Well, well,” sighed Mrs. Flannagan in relief, “I knew Pat wasn’t really any smarter than Tim. But anywaj',” she said hastily, as she saw signs of renewed battle in Mrs. Murphy’s eye, “they’re both Irish, and if they’re Uncle Sam’s soldiers, what difference does it make which one is smarter?” —TRESSA PAGE, Class of ’18. CAMERAS AND SUPPLIES LEATHER GOODS, CUTLERY TRUSSES STATIONERY Rixon’s Broadway Pharmacy DRUGS AND .SUNDRIES Corner Broadway and Montana Avenue. THE SAN TOX STORE KYOTE ANNUAL 117 LEO J. DALY Northern Hotel Building You young men, and you men who stay young, will find that we had you very much in mind when we selected our stocks. You will find here the suit, and other apparel that will please you from the ground up. We urge you to see our new display of STEIN-BLOCH SMART CLOTHES J. Collins West, Inc. Whitman’s, Johnson’s and Apollo’s Chocolates Sporting Goods, Guns Ammunition, Fishing Tackle Fine Line of Ladies’ Outing Suits AftMeftic G®®dl§ ©IF all kmdls Distinctive Furniture That gives expression to the home loving instincts of its owner. Furniture that is correct in design, construction and finish, and that may be had at very reasonable prices. Come in and look. You’re al- ways welcome. Billings Hardware Co. WICK The Piano with a Soul. Made by Masters. Prices $500 upward Bauer. Shoninger. Emerson. Hobart M. Cable. “Needham. Kohler.” And the “Acoustegrande, made bj Chickering Bros. Cash or Terms.” The Montana Piano Company, Inc. Montana Ax line, Hillings Mont. KYOTE ANNUAL 118 Food Will Win the War Agriculture Is the Basis Many High School students find it profitable to spend their vacations on the farm. It would also prove patriotism. THE GREAT WESTERN SUGAR CO. The Dank for You. Wouldn’t You Like to Carry Your Account in This Bank? We offer every banking facility and are prepared to handle acounts of any size. Interest paid on Time Deposits. The Montana National Bank Billings, Montana. KYOTE ANNUAL 119 The Throssel Prints DREAMS OF THE FIFTH PERIOD. (By i. M. Lazy.) I’m tired of waitin' leather On these rough, hard pavin' stones. I long for the open prairie, The spring fever’s in my bones. I’m through with the dusty pavements, Where the auto headlights shine; I long to fish, where the night hawks swish. In my home among the pine. I’m sick of the sultry city, This schoolroom and its books. So I think I’ll skip the seventh Ant overhall my hooks. ’Cause sure enough I’m goin’ To a place among the hills, Where you have to hump, w'hen the rainbows jump. Among the rapids and the rills. But now I think I’ll study Some more shorthand, at least. When I ’gin to think o’ fishin’. It’s the callin’ o’ the East! But just the same I’m goin’, For I know a shady nook W'here I once did sprawd, through a wraterfall With a big one on my hook. Conway Messenger Baggage Service Phone 1429 Phone Prompt and Efficient Trunks a Specialty 120 KYOTE ANNUAL “The nation expects you to lighten railroad trans- portation by using your motor car.” —JOHN N. WILLYS. $1285 f. o. b. factory —and the Overland owner wherever he goes, has the matchless Overland service. OVERLAND ALES WILLYS- ERVICE KNIGHT kJ TATION Overland-Billings Co. W. J. MULVANEY, Manager 415 North 27th, Two Blocks north of Courthouse. 122 KYOTE ANNUAL Babcock Theatre With the Incomparable Orchestra SHOWING---- GAUMONT WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL PICTURES GOLDWYN FEATURE PHOTOPLAYS A. H. VAUDEVILLE Strand Theatre With the Pipe Organ and String Orchestra SHOWING---- FOX SUPER PICTURES TRIANGLE PHOTO PLAYS METRO 5-REEL PRODUCTIONS HART AND FAIRBANKS PICTURES Particular People Suited Here Popular Because of Merit year, and so their last opportunity to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is gone. But, you say, they can surely celebrate it elsewhere. Perhaps they can, but they won’t; at least, not with the degree of exuberance with which they have celebrated it in the past. Out of the depths of their sadness, then, does the Senior class of 18 hereby will to the Juniors all of their St. Patrick Day decorations. Not but what the class of 19 owns a few themselves, but surely they can manage to squeeze on a few' more. May they flourish these same decorations with all of the feelings of honor and loyalty which are due this old and much-loved saint! o (MILITARY hlill I ( ontimitHl from Page 67.) pitch. The inter-company football game resulted in a 0-0 tie between Co. A and Co. B. The teams representing Company A captured the honors in a hardly contested basket ball meet. Company C finished with the pennant for first place in the baseball series. Company A won a pennant of merit in a competitive drill with Company B. And then in April came a general shake-up. Promotions were made all down the line. Companies A and B were united as one uniformed company of three platoons. All non-uniformed men wfere organized into Company C. Upon Commandant Romney’s call to the colors in April, Captain KYOTE ANNUAL 123 Military Is the Word Young men at High School who are too young to fight, want to wear clothes that have erect, spirited style that characterizes the fighting men of the nation. FIT-FORM CLOTHES have the military touches, the paneled back, and the sport ef- fects: Get into one of these suits at YEGEN BROS., Inc. “The Store of Quality and Right Prices O’Donnell was made Senior Captain, and Adjutant Sommers, Junior Captain, and command was given to them. We feel sure that Military Drill should be here to stay and we, who have had the privilege of being the pioneers in the movement, point with no small satisfaction to the snap and discipline of the Battalion, to the ability' of the Drum Corps and to the efforts of the Crack Squad. At these things we have worked and. perhaps, succeeded. High Grade Steel Fishing Rods, $1.25 Wright Ditson Tennis Goods Camping and Hiking Outfits a. h. McArthur