Bolivar Central School - Gusher Yearbook (Bolivar, NY)

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BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD’ II grounds, visiting the academy and the chapel where the remains of John Paul Jones lie in a crypt surrounded by gold rope. A few of the crowd enjoyed seeing a base-hall game played by the Philip-pinoes at Annapolis. On leaving Annapolis we returned to our hotel where we had dinner and prepared for the evening. At 8 P. M. the crowd left for the Congressional Library, an extremely artistic structure on the capitol hill. After inspection of the library the crowd sepai ated, s o m e g o i n g to church, some to theatres and (of course this is purely confidential) a number of our dignified senior girls were seen hurrying away from the Burlesque before the lights came on. Some could be seen two by two, occupying a bench in the parlor, or a seat on the stairs. Monday morning dawned bright and sunny. At 8:30 we left the hotel to visit the Bureau of Fisheries after which we boarded electric cars which took us to Mt. Vernon. A very interesting and enjoyable time was had in tramping about those old historic grounds of earlier times and viewing Washington’s mansion, both inside and out. From Mount Vernon we went to Alexandria, Fort Meyer, Arling- ton cemetery, Lee’s mansion and the tomb of the unknown soldier. We returned to the National for evening dinner, after which most of the crowd enlightened their minds by going to Keith’s theatre, where Ted Lewis and his orchestra were featuring. Tuesday morning we visited the S. Capitol, the crowd being separated into groups, each having a guide who explained to us about the rooms of the capitol and all the great works of art. After leaving the c a p i t o 1 we went to the White House and here were allowed to look through the rooms. The noted Fast Hoorn stands out the most prom inently in my memory. M a n y pictures adorned the walls, among them the noted picture of Mrs. Coolidge. We returned to the hotel for lunch a n d immediately after, we took a sight-seeing motor drive through the residential part of the city to the Corcoran Art Gallery, Red Cross, 1). A. R., Treasury, State, War and Navy, Pan-American Union Buildings and Lincoln Memorial. A few of the more “crazy ones” of the party enjoyed a delightful ride down the length of Pennsylvania Avenue in a small hack pulled by one horse, and driven by a FLORENCE SMYTHE '24 Who Writes Concerning the Washington Trip

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10 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD The Washington Trip Tlio Seniors of the Bolivar High School left home for our Easter vacation Washington trip on Saturday morning, April 12. We joined the party, directed by J. 1). Jones, and his assistant, Hay Witter, our honorable professor. The schools represented in our tour were Belmont, Cuba, Eldred, Friendship, Fillmore, Portville, Nunda, Rich-burg and our group from Bolivar. The special train left Glean at 11:15. After all had made themselves comfortable, our thoughts turned to eating, and lunch boxes could be seen being brought suddenly to view. Not long after the beginning of our journey the entertainment began. Troops of hilarious ones paraded through the train, laughing, singing and yelling in a most exciting manner. Most of these uprisings were lead by our most royal entertainer and fun-maker, Murray Potter. More excitement was also had when this same young man found himself minus a hat. How this happened only he himself could explain. However, there was a woman connected with the case, as usual. Quite some time passed before the crowd finally decided to quiet down and even then there were numerous “parades,” etc., during the course of the afternoon. Some were busy finding old acquaintances, others making new ones, and in this way the trip proceeded. We arrived at Washington at the Union station about 9:15. Arrangements were soon made and a number of large busses were ready to take us to our hotel, the National. On arriving there most of the crowd were tired enough to retire at once. However, a few of the more energetic ones of the party decided to “See Washington First.” The next morning, Sunday, April 13, we left the hotel at 10 o’clock for Annapolis. Here we enjoyed a fine dinner and were guided through the Naval A c a d e m y

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12 BOLIVAR HIGH SCHOOL “BLIZZARD” colored gentleman, perched on a high scat on the front of the cab. Wednesday morning the crowd visited the Bureau of Printing ana Engraving and Washington’s Monument. In the afternoon the National Museum was visited and some of the mor (‘fortunate ones were able to go up to the capitol to see Congress in session. Others were more interested in the league ball games, the season having just begun. As this was to be our last night in Washington an eventful evening had been planned. There were no thoughts of going to bed until our friends, the house detectives demanded that we should do so. These friends I have almost neglected to mention. They were large men, each one having a dignified looking moustache (as a rule detectives all possess these, and in fact, they do not improve appearances very much). They were to be found at the most unexpected time, walking through the halls demanding rest and quiet, insisting that “doors should be left ajar when visitors were within” and even became so disgusted with the fourth floor crowd as to call them a bunch of cattle and threatening to force them to leave the hotel before morning. However, this was only a threat and was not carried out. Thursday morning we arose early and left for Philadelphia. We arrived at the Broad Street station at 11 A. M. From here we took a sight-seeing motor drive about the city, visiting Independence Hall, U. S. Mint, Curtis Publishing Co., Fairmount Park and other points of interest. The rest of the day was left for us to use as we wished. Some went to theatres, others to a baseball game that was not played because of rain and others spent the afternoon at Wanamaker’s large store. At seven o’clock we left Philadelphia. Our party was now to be separated. Belmont, Cuba, Fillmore, Friendship, Nunda and Rich-burg took Pullman cars straight through to Clean. Portville and Eldred accompanied Bolivar to Gettysburg. Friday morning we toured the battlefield in cars, returning to the hotel where we had dinner. We left Gettysburg for Harrisburg about 4 o’clock. At 9 o’clock we boarded our Pullman and arrived at Clean the next morning, a very, very tired crowd but so happy after the wonderful trip we had all so enjoyed. The senior class of the Bolivar High School wishes to thank everyone who so kindly helped us and made it possible for us to take this wonderful trip. Everyone enjoyed it so much and surely holds a more extensive knowledge of the many places that we visited. It not only afforded us a great deal of pleasure but also of learning. We thank you all