Binghamton Central High School - Panorama Yearbook (Binghamton, NY)

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V e Ll lf xl lltx ls- Us be ak. Pll ed 61' ll- 'U Lit all 'HS llf? e d rk s s. :UU N I For the first time in our .history we look upon a picture that brings with it sadness, for the benioi year begun with such bright hopes, was saddened by the death of two of our respected class- mates. Lee A M inans and Louise A. Beals. Gut down so suddenly in the midst of their careers their deaths were mourned sincerely by all. Ships that pass in the night and speak each other in passing, Only a signal show and a distant voice in the darkness, So on the ocean of Life we pass and speak one anotherg Only a look and a voice, then, darkness again and a silence. Truly our Senior year is one of earnest work, and we first find our class seeking recreation from study in a small reception held at the Monday Afternoon Club on New Yearls Eve. Many and bright were the faces seen on this joyous occasion. And long shall we remember the clear tones of the cow- bell, rung with such vigor by Maurice, as with merry good wishes we welcomed in the New Year. But, alas, for the New Yearis resolutions made on the stairs that evening which were no sooner made than forgotten. Again the scene changes and we see our class at the beginning of its last term in the Senior year with George Lyon again as our president. Was there ever such a busy term in the history of a class? For a. considerable time rehearsals, tedious but pleasant, had been going on for a play to be given by a cast chosen from the members of our class. Again, may we take you with us to the Armory Theater, the paradise of students and the for- bidden abomination of Boards of Education. The little play-house is filled with an appreciative audi- ence, and whom do we see behind the footlights? Maurice VVeiss as Capt. Rackett, Mary Murphy as Clarice, George Lyon, Mary McTighe, Ralph Gilbert, Mona Macindoe, Twig Lawrence and Robert Martin as Obadiah. Amusing, indeed, were the stunts performed by these amateur actors in trying to convince the audience that they were not suffering from stage fright. Loud and clear from behind the curtains was heard the voice of the prompter. And to add to our entertainment we were treated to one of Obadiah's razzle-dazzle dances. Was there ever such a success? Long and loud was the applause given to those embryo actors whom Booth and Bernhardt would have been proud to Down. Can it be that from out of our class in the good old B. C. H. S. a troupe of artists may be organized? 23

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PROPHEGY OF THF CLASS OF 1909 In recent years a device has been invented whereby space is eliminated. This is known as wire- less telegraphy. Some hardly realize what inventive people are found in this High School, especially in the Senior Class. J. iWallace Harrington and Robert Tallman Barnett have spent several months inventing for me an instrument which eliminates not only space but time. By this wonderful inven- tion I can communicate with the divinity Future, father of fates and gods, living near the realms of eternity and learn the destiny and destination of each member of the class of 1909. George H. Lyon, after his great success as Timothy Tallman, is managing a theatrical pro- duction of his own. Mr. Lyon always has succeeded in whatever he undertook, but things are re- versed. Instead of Mr. Lyon grasping all, all are trying to grasp Mr. Lyon. Board bills due, com- pany stranded, everyone saying: Where, oh, where, is the grave old Lyon, VVhere, oh, where, is the grave old Lyon, Safe now on Blackwe1l's Island. Mary McTighe has established a school for girls in the Congo State. The only man within a mile of this school is the janitor, Izzy, 'by name. ' Barnum and Daly's circus is at Madison Square Garden with many special features: Mona, the charmer, charms anything from snakes to men byher frizzes and smiles, Frank Taft, eontortionist, Walter Farrell, strong man, Irene Rogers, the largest woman in the world. Sidney Cline is conducting a barber shop, where hair has to be cut ,only once a year. His motto is: Economy is the road to wealth, save your hair and make a mattress. Ralph Gilbert is leading a woman's suffrage meeting in Zion City. Howard Taylor, Williairi Sehmalle and I-Ioward Griffin are assisting in this noble work. Vlfhen not conducting a meeting Mr. 25