Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1927 volume:

.'y'TT,yTy.vVYV ;:;7%- Spectator Volume Five Hire Brimfielcl High School Brimfield, Illinois � a ii k«___ � ai[ The Spectator 1927 Board of Education I). H. JOHNSON, President CHARLES L. HAYES CLINTON L. DAY CHARLES M. TRAVIS JOHN H. CLUSKEY MISS ETHEL A. MEMLER. Secretari FRANK C. SLAYTON fOUR The Spectator 1927 Dedication To E. L. Coberl)) wko has won our kigkest esteem during tke past tkree 3)ears, we affectionately dedicate tkis tke fiftk Volume of The Spectator FIVE The Spectator 1927 Editor-in-Chief...... Assistant Editor..... Business Manager..... Advertising Manager. Circulation Manager. Liter art Editor.... Social Editor........ Calendar Editor...... Joke Editor..... .... Sports Editor......... Snap-Shots Editor.... Faculty Advisor..... .....Justus B. Roberts .......Joseph A. Hayes .....Henrietta L. Mkmi.eu ....Charles H. German ........J. Ardle Maher ...F. Elizabeth Johnson ........Virginia Clark .....Mildred V. Smith Francis C. Taylor .......Harold E. Shane ......Esther B. Miller ..........E. L. Coberly After a lapse of three years, our School has published another year-book. The Staff labored diligently to make this edition the best that the school has ever produced. It is a record of the events of the school year 1926-1927, and is artistically and accurately written. We sincerely hope that this book will aid in stimulating school spirit, and also help its readers to obtain a better idea of school life. The Staff is greatly indebted to the students, faculty, and townspeople, whose co-operation has made this book possible. In future years, may this—the fifth edition of “The Spectator,” serve as a memory book to students of Brimfield High School during the year 1926-1927. The Editor. SIX hiinoT? Mathematics E. L. COBERLY, A. B, M. A. Kappa Sigma Lake Forest College Indiana University State University of Iowa Sl’PERl XTKNDKNT ALICE II. MATHEWS, A. B. Alpha Xi Delta Phi Kappa Phi Lombard College Music Science MAHV V. MULVANEY Bradley College State University of Iowa Latin Home Economics FRANCES E. ROCKWELL, A. B. Lambda Phi Delta Lombard College English Dramatic and Speech Arts CLAYTON V. TAYLOR, A. B. Beta Kappa Kappa Phi Sigma Monmouth College University of Illinois Athletics History Social Science EIGHT Seniors DOROTHY M. BABCOCK “Dot” The helpless look of blooming infancy.'’ —Byron. Declamation 1, 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; “Gypsy Rover” 3. MILDRED P. BUTTS “Milly” On with the dance! Let joy be -unconfined. —Byron. “The Hoodoo” 3; Class Pres. 3; Glee Club 2. V. HAROLD CECIL Heavy “A bold, bad man.” —Spencer. Track 3; Glee Club 2. E. RIVARD DAY “Rivard” A modest man never talks of himself.” —Lk Bruyere. Class Treas. 2; Track 3, 4-; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 8, 1; “Mummy and the Mumps” 4; Glee Club 2. TEN CHARLES H. GERMAN “Chuck” “Had sifihed to many, though he loved hut one” — Byron. Class Pres. 2, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; “Gypsy Rover” 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Spectator Staff 4; “Mummy and the Mumps” 4; Cross-Country Team 4. JOSEPH A. HAVES “Joe” “I'm sure care’s an enemy to life ” —S11A K espk a it e. Class Treasurer 1; Vice-Pres. 2; “The Hoodo' 3; “What Happened to Jones” 2; Declamation 1, 2; Pres. Ath. Assoc. 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country Team 4; Baseball 3, 4; Spectator Staff 4; “Mummy and the Mumps” 4; Glee Club 2; Basketball 4. WILD A I. HOYT “Bill” “Up! Up! My friend, and quit your hooks!” —Wordsworth. Entered from Elmwood High School 8; (Bee Club 3, 4; “Gypsy Rover” 3. J. ARDLE MAHER “Ardle” “Thought is as powerful as action” --A RISTOP HAN ES. Class Treas. 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Spectator Staff 4. ELEVEN HILDA E. MAHER ‘Red” “Hang sorrow, rare will kill a cat, and therefore let’s he merry.’’ —Wither. Declamation 2, 3; “Her Step-Husband” 3; “The Hoodoo 3; Glee Club 2. IDA F. MAHER “Ida” There’s no place like home.” —Hesiod. Entered from Academy of Our Lady 2; “The Hoodoo” 3; Glee Club 2. ESTHER B. MILLER “Esther” “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and tow, an excellent thing in woman.” —Shakespeare. Declamation 1, 3; “The Hoodoo” 3; Spectator Staff 4. JOHN F. MINOR “John” We grant although he had much wit. He was very shy of using it.” —Butler. Glee Club 2. TWELVE THEODORE M. PLACK “Ted” Clever men are good, but they are not the best ' —Carlyle. Basketball 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. JUSTUS B. ROBERTS “Jake” ' Hath thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil?” —Gay. Class Pres. 1; Vice-Pres. 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3, 4; Basketball Captain 4; Tennis 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Spectator Staff 4; Track 4; Cross Country Team 4; Glee Club 2. HAROLD E. SHANE “Bill” “His bark is worse than his bite” —George Herbert. Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country Team 4; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 2; Spectator Staff 4. ARCHIE J. SMITH “Arch” “Thinking is but an idle waste of thought' —Horace Smith. “The Hoodoo” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 3; Glee Club o THIRTEEN MILDRED V. SMITH “Milly” “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit ” —Fielding. Entered from Princeville High School 3; Spectator Staff 4; Glee Club 3. GLADYS V. STENGER “Gladys” “For she was just the quiet kind, Where nature never varies” -—Longfellow. “ I he Iloodoo 3; “Gypsy Rover 3; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Declamation 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. FRANCIS C, TAYLOR “Frank “I shaJI always consider the best yuesser, the best prophet.' —Cicero. “Home Came Ted 2; “The Hoodoo 3; “Her Step-Husband” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 3; Cheer Leader 8, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Quartet 4; Boys’ Quartet 4; Spectator Staff 4; Baseball 4. FOURTEEN The Spectator Class Prophecy COMMUNITY THEATKK June 1, 1940 Brimfield, Illinois Presents the Modern Super-Attraction “A DRAMA OF LIFE” With an All-Star Cast directed by Frances E. Rockwell CAST Ida Maher.............................................. A wealthy society leader of New York Theodore Plaek................................. Star Athlete at Brown College, Suitor to Ida Esther Miller........................................... Maid in the employ of Miss Maher Joseph Hayes.................................... rival of Theodore in sport and love affairs Dorothy Babcock.................................. Proprietor of a Beauty Parlor in New York Ardle Maher........................... The villain, who robs the home of the Society leader Charles German................................................A he-man from way out west Harold Shane.................................................. A policeman who loves the maid John Minor.......................V retired business man, wealthy through selling newspapers Archie Smith...............................A man who helped John rise to fame and fortune Rivard Day.................................. Professor of foreign languages at Brown college Francis Taylor ............................... Clerk in Indian cigar store, somewhere in Iowa Mildred Smith.................................................An admirer of Mr. German Wilda Hoyt..........................................Champion hog-raiser of Illinois, 1935-1940 Gladys Stenger...................................A dancer at the Wayside Inn, New York City Justus Roberts.............................................Francis’ most regular customer When these people were chosen for this cast, we took into consideration the experience which they had attained along their respective lines, in real life. —The Directress. Class History In Sept., 1923, there entered into High School, nineteen green, but intelligent Freshmen, amusing to the upper classmen, but later respected bv them. W e had our first class meeting, (resembling a riot more than a meeting until a faculty member appeared), at which we elected J. Roberts, President; G. Stenger, Vice-President; and J. Haves, Secretary and Treasurer. Our one social event was a party in honor of the Sophomores. As Sophomores, we elected C. German. President; J. Hayes, ice-President; R. Day, Sec.-Treas. The outstanding social event of the year was a wiener roast in honor of the Freshmen. This was held in Clark’s woods. This event taught the Freshmen the respect due us, and was a success to all concerned. At our annual election, following our return to school as Juniors, M. Butts was elected President; J. Roberts, Vice-President; A. Maher, Sec.-Treas. This year we made ourselves known in social, dramatic and athletic affairs. Our big FIFTEEN The Spectator 1927 event was the Junior-Senior Banquet, and, 1 dare say, our efforts were successful. We made ourselves known to the public, by our class play, “The Hoodoo,” which was pronounced a huge success by every one. In athletics we were first in the interclass tourney, and with the Sophomores conquered in baseball and track. After working hard all summer we came back as solemn and dignified Seniors, the pride (but not the pets) of the teachers. At our class meeting, which resembled a session of Congress, Charles German was elected President, the other officers remaining the same as the preceding year. At this meeting, we decided to publish an Annual. We found that the rest of the school were willing to help us, so we left what we_hope is a monument to our work. We leave our Alma Mater, an older and a wiser class than when we entered. C. H. G„ ’27. Class IDill To Whom It May Concern: We. the Class of Twenty-Seven, being about to graduate from Brimfield High School, make this will, in order that we may satisfactorily distribute our valuable qualities. I, Dorothy Babcock, do give and bequeath my dancing ability to Ruth Porter. I. Rivard Day, do give and bequeath my height to Grant Minor, and my aspirations as Babe Ruth to I.ogan Hill. I, Charles German, do give and bequeath my liking for the girls to Ervan Shane. I, Joseph Hayes, do give and bequeath my grin to Chester Bruninga, and m.y seat in assembly to Arthur Sollenberger. I. Wilda Hoyt, do give and bequeath my heart smashing ways to Alice Pacey. I, Ardle Maher, do give and bequeath my gentle ways when angry to Eldon German. I, Ida Maher, do give and bequeath my mischievousness to Ruth Krev. I, John Minor, do give and bequeath mv habit of coming late to school to Floyd Porter. I, Esther Miller, do give and bequeath my soft voice to Marcella Travis. I, Theodore Plack. do give and bequeath my speed on the cinder track to Ed. McCoy, and my high-jumping ability to Wm. Cornwell. I, Justus Roberts, do give and bequeath my bashfulness around girls to Fred Bragg, and my basketball ability to Everett Collins. I, Archie Smith, do give and bequeath my sleepiness to Eileen Kelly, and my angelic nature to John LaFollette. I, Mildred Smith, do give and bequeath my favorite saying in Economics Class, “I don’t know,” to Elizabeth Johnson. I, Harold Shane, do give and bequeath my ability as a runner to Robert Harding, and my liking for a certain Soohomore girl, to Arthur Ekena. I, Gladys Stenger, do give and bequeath my fluffy hair to Carrie Slayton. I, Francis Taylor, do give and bequeath my foolish ways in English Class to C harles Hayes. Subscribed and sworn to, before me this day. Father Time, Chief Judge. H enry Arnold, Assistant. SIXTEEN Juniors LOUISE E. BABCOCK “Louise” “To be silent when one loves is torture.” Glee Club 1, 2, 8; Vocal 2; “Mummy and the Mumps” 8; Pianist Girls' Glee Club 3; Mixed Quartet 3. G. FREDERICK BRAGG “Ted” Keep as young as you can as tony as you can ” Class Secretary 1; Glee Club 1. VIRGINIA CLARK “Vi rgin ia” “Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well “Mummy and the Mumps” 3; Class Vice-President 3; Spectator Staff 8. ARTHUR R. EKEXA “Ike” “Talk about the superiority of man! ! V’ Glee Club 1; “Mummy and the Mumps” 3. EIGHTEEN The Spectator 1927 HOSE E. FUSON “Rosie” “Women have a right to he inconsistent, especially when they are pretty.'' Class President 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2. ELIZABETH F. JOHNSON “Lizzie” Happily, truth and good-nature do not always clash. Glee Club 1, 2, 8; “The Hoodoo” 2; “Mummy and the Mumps” 8; Orchestra 3; Girls’ Quartet 3; Spectator Staff 3. WILD A L. KELLEY “Wilda” “Well done is better than wet! said. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Quartet 3. JOHN H. La FOLLETTE “Jack” “I love to wind me up, I love to hear me go. Class Vice-President 1, 2; “Gypsy Rover” 2; Glee Club 1; Basketball 2. NINETEEN “Eddie” EDWARD McCO'Y “To be great is to be mis under stood.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; “Gypsy Rover” 2; Boys’ Quartet 8. MAE B. MEANER “Mae” ‘‘In each of us there are traits that the chances of life have never revealed” Entered from Academy of Our Lady 3. HENRIETTA L. MEMBER “Bobbie” “Something interesting happens every dag but zee are bored to death if it does not happen to us” Sec.-Treas. B. II. S. S. T. A. 1; Tennis 1; Class Sec.-Treas. 2; “The Hoodoo” 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 3; “Mummy and the Mumps” 3; Girls’ Quartet 3; Mixed Quartet 3; Spectator Staff 3. G. ARTHUR SOLLENBERGER “Friday” “Emphatically silent ” ? ? ? Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3; Class President 3; Mixed Quartet 3; Boys’ Quartet 3; “Mummy and the Mumps” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 2. ANDREW T. WHITTAKER “Andy” i(A great man learns only what he wants to learn. Orchestra 3; Glee Club 1; Basketball 3. E. MARCELLA TRAVIS “Marcella” “ ’Tis true that she is much inclined To chit and chat with all mankind ” Declamation 2; “Mummy and the Mumps” 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; “Gypsy Rover” 2; Girls' Quartet 3. EVERETT M. COLLINS “Dutch” “Some folks are so bloomin' contrary that if they fell in the river they xcouId insist upon floating up-stream” Glee Club 1; Class Secy.-Treas. 3. ROBERT H. HARDING “Bob” Silence is his loudest feature. Glee Club 1. TWENTY-ONE The Spectator 1927 The Junior Class President .......... Vice-President ..... S ecreta rj - Tre ns u re r Officers ..............Arthur Sollenberger ...................Virginia Clark ..................Everett Collins History One bright September morning, twenty-five of the most brilliant students that Brimfield schools ever produced, ascended the stairs of B. H. S. We were rather timid, we must confess, but in spite of this, our minds were set for the accomplishment of greater tilings. We were green at first, a thing most natural for Freshmen; but, due to the kindness of the upper classmen and the sympathetic teachers, we soon learned what it was all about. We certainly felt important when we held our first class meeting. At this meeting, (if you could call it that), Rose Fuson was elected President; John I.aFollette, Vice-President; and Frederick Bragg, Secretary and Treasurer. Shortly after school began, the Sophomores gave a wiener roast in Clark’s woods, in honor of the Freshmen. At this time we were initiated into the Royal Order of Brimfield Township High School. Our schoolmates were merciful during this procedure, so everyone survived the party. The school year 1925 found us Sophomores, and considerably less green than we had been the preceding year. At the first class meeting held this term, Rose Fuson was again elected President, John I.aFollette. Vice-President; and Henrietta Mender, Secretary and Treasurer. After a few weeks had passed, we decided to give a wiener roast to our inferiors, the Freshmen. The party was held at Clark’s woods, and the Freshmen were initiated to the best of our ability and energy. (Sweet revenge). In addition to giving the wiener roast, certain members of our class became better known along dramatic lines. Two members represented the high school at the County Literary, Musical and Track Meet held at Elmwood. Several of our classmates took active part in the Operetta given by the high school, and also in the Junior Class Play. In addition to this, two of our classmates were entertainers at the Junior-Senior Reception. So, you can see that we have a very versatile class. The following term. 1926-1927, sixteen Juniors answered the roll call. At a class meeting, held soon after school began, we elected Arthur Sollenberger President, Virginia Clark, Vice-President; and Everett Collins, Secretary and Treasurer. This term we received our class rings, which were very good looking. We also had our photographs taken for the purpose of paneling them in this annual. We are very proud of this honor, which has been bestowed upon us. Two Junior boys are members of the basketball squad this year, and, of course, are a great help to the team. Three members of our class were also chosen to serve on the Annual Staff, and they performed their tasks faithfully and efficiently. Next year we hope to be Seniors, and to possess the minds and capabilities with which they are accredited. R. E. F., ’28. TWENTY-TWO Sophomores The Sophomore Class President ____ Pice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer .... Officers .....................Viola Harty .....................Floyd Porter ..................LkRoy Bruninga .................Mildred Purcell History In the year 1925, a group of young, green Freshmen, numbering nineteen pupils, entered Brimfield Township High School. The first day of school was one of the outstanding events of our young lives. It was also one of the most nerve-racking. One afternoon, after school was dismissed, we held our first class meeting, Mr. Omark being the class advisor. Floyd Porter was elected President; Arthur Mehan, Vice-President; and Grant Minor, Secretary and Treasurer. Early in the fall, we were well entertained by the Sophomore Class at a wiener roast in Clark’s woods. This party, however, was an example of where the guest was treated contrary to all rules of etiquette. In other words, we were initiated. Nothing of much importance happened during the rest of the year, with the exception of a party given by the Senior Class, toward the close of the year. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much at this party. At the Junior-Senior Reception, two of our girls, Viola Harty and Ruth Porter, were chosen to act as waitresses. Each one conducted herself very gracefully, and received many compliments upon her efficiency. At least, they didn’t upset any trays, or spill coffee down anyone’s neck. In September, 1926, this class entered the second year of its high school career. When the roll was called, it was discovered that the class numbered eighteen pupils, one of our number having fallen bv the wayside during the summer vacation. At the first class meeting of the Sophomore year, Viola Harty was elected President; Floyd Porter, Vice-President; LeRov Bruninga, Secretary; and Mildred Purcell, Treasurer. Miss Rockwell was our class advisor. Our class held the first party of the year, in September, in the Community Building. The students and faculty were unanimous in their opinion that it was a lively party. The chief purpose of this event was to initiate the unsuspecting Freshmen, and, also, one of the faculty members. This marks the passing and ending of the initiation parties at Clark’s woods. At Christmas time, the Freshmen returned the compliment by entertaining the entire student body and faculty at the Community Building. At this party, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus visited us, and brought with them a present for each pupil and teacher in high school. Although we are not permitted to take part in any class plays, we have received notoriety along another line, namely, athletics. Four of our members were on the baseball team, and wre also have four boys on the basketball squad. Two of these latter played on the regular team. In the coming September, we are hoping to be worthv of entering the Junior Class. ’ K. V. H., ’29. TWENTY-FOUR Sophomore Class Roll Front row, left to right— Mildred Purcell Edna Holmes Ruth Porter Dorothy Rook Alice Pacey Viola Harty Vera Whittaker Edith Whittaker Eldon German (not shown) Rack row, left to right-Carrie Slayton Andrew Cecil 11 arold McCartney LeRoy Bruninga Chester Bruninga Arthur Mehan Ervan Shane Floyd Porter Cl rant Minor Miss Rockwell, Faculty Advisor TWENTY-FIVE The Spectator 19 2 7 THE SOPHOMORES (Blank verse) Ervan is a-shamed because— Artltur is Me Ham ; Floyd is a Porter and Grant is a Minor. Andrew Cees Cil, but Edith Whill Taker; Edna stays at Holme because Eldon is a German. Dorothy plays Rook while Carrie puts the Slayt On. Viola laughs Heartily to see Alice Pace It. Mildred Purrs in her Cell, but Vera Whill Taker to-morrow, and Ruth will de-Port ’er. rhf ct,.r said Bruno is gone, but Le Roy saw Bruno Go. Finis FAMOUS MOVIE STARS Tom Mix.............. Raymond Griffith.... Richard Barthelmess Thomas Meighan. Richard Dix.......... Harold Lloyd......... Ernest Torrence..... Chester Conklin... Adolph Menjou........ Alice Joyce.......... Pola Negri........... Billie Dove......... Corinne Griffith..... Lois Moran........... Bebe Daniels......... Lois Wilson... Mary Brian ... Colleen Moore Harold McCartney ....Andrew Cecil ....Arthur Mehan .....Floyd Porter ..Le Roy Bruninga ....Grant Minor ..Chester Bruninga .....Ervan Shane ...Eldon German .....Viola Ilarty ......Alice Pacey .Mildred Purcell __Vera Whittaker .Edith Whittaker .....Ruth Porter ...Edna Holmes ____Dorothy Rook ....Carrie Slayton TWENTY-SIX freshttieti The Freshman Class Officers ....................Eileen Kelly ....................Lucille Bane .....................Alice Tully Ruth Harding President ..... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer .... History On September sixth, 1926, a group of twenty-nine very green young people entered Brimfield Township High School. One noon, about two weeks after school had begun, the Freshman Class held their first class meeting; each person conducting himself or herself in a businesslike manner. The following officers were elected: Eileen Kelly, President; Lucille Bane, Vice-President; Alice Tully, Secretary; and Ruth Harding, Treasurer. Miss Mathews was our class advisor. At the second class meeting, we decided to have a bake-sale, which was very successful, netting eighteen dollars. Soon after we had settled down to hard studying, the Sophomores gave a party, initiating the Freshmen. In December, the Freshmen entertained the rest of the High School with a Christmas party, at the Community Building. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus visited us during the evening, and distributed candy and gifts from a Christmas Tree, gaily decorated. Each one will leave in June, hoping to return in September as a Sophomore. G. E. K., ’30. CAN YOU IMAGINE— Lucille Bane bashful and shy. Ernest with a perfect Latin lesson. Irene without her beau. Frank short and graceful. Louise without her lesson. Bill not talking to the girls. Clinton solving for X. Bernadette as a vamp. Ruth Harding with golden curls. Collyer doubling for Jack Holt. Logan studying. Charles as a bashful, little boy. Eileen talking to the fairer sex. Ruth Krev without her dimples. Raymond without Irene. Edmund as a saint. Lucille Maher doubling for Pola Negri. Eleanor without her hand in the air. Ida as a scribbler. Helen with an E. Sieboa riding a mule. Raymond Reinhart as a famous athlete. Tena causing a disturbance. Charlie not asking questions. Jim as a six-footer. Alice without her gum. Ervin without his perfume. TWENTY-EIGHT Freshman Class Roll Back row, left to right— William Cornwell Clinton Curran Raymond Reinhart Logan Hill Charles Sollenberger Center row, left to right— James Sollenberger Miss Mathews, Faculty Advisor Ernest Baysinger Sieboa Reents Charles Hayes Edmund Lottman Frank Clark Collyer Hill Ervin Wells Raymond Letterman Front row, left to right— Ida Pemble Bernadette Flynn Ruth Krey Alice Tully Ruth Harding Lucille Maher Ten a Rook Louise Coon Eleanor Pacey Irene Bruninga Lucille Bane Eileen Kelly Helen Plack (not shown) TWENTY-NINE H CD Name Lucille Bane......... Ernest Baysinger..... Irene Bruninga....... Louise Coon.......... Frank Clark.......... William Cornwell..... Clinton Curran....... Bernadette Flvnn..... Ruth Harding......... Charles Hayes........ Collver Hill......... Logan Hill........... Eileen Kellv......... Ruth Krev............ w Raymond 1 ,etterman.. Edmund Lottman....... Lucille Maher........ Eleanor Pacev........ % Ida Pemble........... Helen Flack.......... Sieboa Rcents........ Raymond Reinhart..... Tcna Rook............. Charles Sollenberger... James Sollenberger.... Alice 'fully......... Ervin Wells.......... Distinguishing Feature Dimples...................... Bass voice................... .Quietness.................... Smiles....................... Height....................... Stateliness (?).............. Large ears................... .That school-girl complexion. Brown eves................... Noisy ways................... .Curly hair................... His gait..................... Just a hit of Irish.......... Flirting..................... Winning ways................. Large feet................... .Red hair..................... .Dreamy eyes.................. Fluffy hair.................. .Very exacting................ Freckles..................... Happy go lucky............... .Comes from jubilee........... Loud voice................... Bash ful ness................ Short hut sweet.............. Yellow sweater............... To To t I o ffi _ 1 o To To To To rn I o r p I o fp I o r ■ i 1 o To To To To To To To To To To To r lo rn _ I o To An Ambition As We See Them be a pianist............A piano tuner become thin.............A preacher grow tall...............A school teacher be a toe-dancer.........A fortune teller he an auctioneer........A poet play a saxophone.........A bird-store proprietor own a tobacco plantation.A foreign missionary become small.............A police matron be popular...............V nurse he tough.................A taxi driver be a basketball player...An orchestra leader secure a wife.............A bachelor be a stenographer.........A farmer's wife get a letter.............A social butterfly be an athlete.............A movie actor be graceful..............A lawyer be a nice little lady...A governess be an opera singer......A radio entertainer be a good cook..........Owner of an eating-house he a beauty specialist....A snake charmer be a farmer...............Samson the second be a sailor.............An acrobat secure a diploma........An elevator operator pass algebra............ circus clown be a telephone lineman ...A college football hero be a musician.............A drug-store clerk oil magnate.............. janitor CD I—H U1 CD O erf- c-t- O Dramatics Play Casts for the School t]ear 1926 27 “THE MUMMY AND THE MUMPS” Junior Class Play Frances Rockwell, Director CAST William Laidlaw, who helps as much as possible............................Vrthur Ekena Agatha Laidlaw, founder of most exclusive school in New England Virginia Clark Maude Mullen, an Eastern girl. Marcella Travis Dulcie Dumble, rather beautiful, but very dumb.......................... Louise Babcock James Slammon, who has three men's work to do, but doesn’t do it..... rtbur Sollenberger Francis Briscoe, who impersonates Sir Hector Charles German Anna Hampton, a Western girl..........................................Elizabeth Johnson Sir Hector Fish, who impersonates the mummy.............................. Joseph Hayes Phoebe Beebe, reporter on staff of the “Daily Deliverance”... ..Henrietta Mender Perkins the Sheriff, who does his duty..................................... Rivard Day The Class of 192H gave “The Mummy and the Mumps,” by Larry E. Johnson, as their Junior play on November 30, 192(j. The setting of the play was at Fenella, an eastern girls' school, whose founder and principal was the dignified Agatha Laidlaw. The story was entertaining and humorous, dealing with the arrival of Sir Hector Fish, posing as the mummy which he excavated in Egypt. His identity was discovered and kept secret by the cleverest girl pupil in the school, partly to save him from arrest for breaking quarantine, and partly because there was another Sir Hector in the field, impersonating him. The complications multiplied and one situation crowded closely upon another, each more uproariously funny than the other. The hilarity was promoted by the inimitable man-of-all-work, who bad three men’s work to do—but didn't do it; by Brisky, the giddy youth who impersonated Sir Hector, and by his equally giddy pal, Bill; by the prize dumb-dora among the girl pupils, and her clever friend Maude; by a terribly nosey girl reporter, and by a hick sheriff. THIRTY-TWO brimfield Township High School Department of DRAMATIC ART — SPEECH ARTS As developed by MISS FRANCES E. ROCKWELL It sometimes happens that while a person does his work exceptionally well for a number of years, the very continuation of successes serves to throw a screen over the quality and quantity of work done. The above is not so in B. H. S., however, where each gets credit for what he does. For four years, Miss Rockwell, our English instructor, lms been constantly with us as tin time for a Junior or Senior Class Play came around. Indeed, she lias even found time to put on Community plays, sandwiching them into the regular school schedule. With an ever changing personnel of upper-class men, she has presented, each year, two or three varieties of play; with, however, unchanging success. In speech arts, each year. Miss Rockwell has trained, selected, and presented for the County Contests in Declamation, the speakers in both the grades and high school. Over a dozen times Miss Rockwell has had to select a play, choose her cast, train her actors, and present a finished production, and as a completing touch, occasionally provide specialties between acts. We suppose that she enjoyed this work. We know we did. So we here voice our appreciation of these four years of kindly help she has given us, n presenting her work, which is as follows:— 1923—“Stop Thief”................. 1923— Minstrel .................. 1924— “The Wrong Mr. Wright”..... 1924—“What Happened to Jones”..... 1924— County Declamation......... 1925— “Whose Little Bride are You?”.. 1925—“And Home Came Ted”.......... 1925—“The Hoodoo”................. 1925— County Declamation. 1926— “The Arrival of Kitty”..... 1926—“Southern Cinderella”...... 1926—“ Her Step-11 usband”........ 1926—“The Mummy and the Mumps” 1926— County Declamation......... 1927— “The Whole Town’s Talking”.... 1927—County Declamation......... ...........Junior Class ..............Community ...........Senior Class ...........Junior Class .Grades and High School ..............Community ............Senior Class ............Junior Class .Grades and High School ..............Community Mothers’ Club ............Senior Class Junior Class .Grades and High School ............Senior Class Grades and High School THIRTY-THREE The Annual Preliminary Contest, 1926 The Annual Preliminary Contest, to determine the representatives of Hrimfield Grade and High Schools at the County Declamatory, Music and 1 rack Meet, was held on Friday night. May 7, 192(5. In the Grade Vocal Contest, Margaret Bowman placed first; and in the Grade Declamation, Nancy Harker was awarded first place. hirst place in the High School Declamation was won by Marcella 1 ravis. rhe High School Vocal went to Louise Babcock. Mildred 'fully and Marguerite Harder placed respectively in the Grade and High School Instrumental. hollowing is a program of the contestants, and the numbers presented by each: G R A DE DECLAMATION Angelina’s Missionary Barrel...................Susan Sollenberger Gossip A La Mode......................................Maxine Lierle Bobby Shafto.......................................Nancy Harker The Hoarders.......................................Harvey Young GRADE VOCAL Fast Asleep in Poppy Land.................... Dream Garden................................. A Tender Little Flower....................... Starlets and Sunbeams........................ The Wind and the Cloud....................... GRAD E INST RIME N T AI. Sunshine Showers.......... ....Evelyn Curran ....Eleanor Pacey ....Ruth Harding ....Rena Johnson Margaret Bowman ....Mildred Tully HIGH SCHOOL DECLAMATION Patsy ...................................... The Rivals.................................. Madame X.................................... India ...................................... ....Esther Miller ...Harry Shirley Hilda Maher Marcella Travis HIGH SCHOOL VOCAL I Bring You Heartsease.............................Louise Babcock HIGH SCHOOL PIANO Country Gardens................................Marguerite Hurder At the Peoria County Literary and Musical Contests, Brimfield’s representatives, as chosen at the preliminary contest, placed as follows: Nancy Harker...................................Fourth place Margaret Bowman................................Fourth place Mildred Tully..................................Fourth place Marcella Travis................................Fourth place Louise Babcock.................................Fourth place Marguerite Hurder....................Tied for fourth place This is perhaps the best showing that Brimfield schools have ever made in these contests of the County Meet, especially when we remember that the points gained by these people, aided us in taking first place in our division of the Meet. THIRTY-FOUS 5oys’ Qlee Club The Boys' Glee Club, composed of thirteen members and directed by Miss Alice Mathews, was one of the most promising organizations of the past school year. They did not appear before the public this year, but they are working tirelessly on some good music. A quartet was chosen from the members of this organization, and they have spent many worthwhile hours working on several numbers arranged for such groups. Two members were also chosen for the mixed quartet. MEMBERS OF THE CLUB Arthur Sollenberger Edward McCoy Andrew Cecil Chester Bruninga LeRoy Bruninga James Sollenberger Ervin Wells Francis Taylor Charles German Sieboa Reents I.ogan Hill William Cornwell Ernest Baysinger BOYS’ QUARTET Arthur Sollenberger.......................First Tenor Edward McCoy.............................Second Tenor Chester Bruninga..........................First Bass Francis Taylor...........................Second Bass MEMBERS OF THE MIXED QUARTET Arthur Sollenberger .......................Tenor Francis Taylor............................ Bass Alice Pacey .........................Accompanist THIRTY-SIX Qirls Qlee Club Another organization which finds a place in our school is the Girls’ Glee Club. It is composed of twenty-one members and is under the direction of Miss Alice Mathews. Although they did not make a public appearance until Commencement, they worked faithfully on several well-known choral numbers, and presented Frederick W. Root’s arrangement of the “Carmenia Waltz” at the annual Commencement exercises. Four members of the club were chosen by Miss Mathews to form a girls quartet, which also makes its appearance at Commencement by presenting, In the Garden of My Heart,” arranged bv W. C. O’Hare. These four were Marcella Travis, Wilda Kelley, Henrietta Memler and Elizabeth Johnson. The director also chose two members of the club, Louise Babcock and Henrietta Memler, to appear in a mixed quartet. MEMBERS OF THE CLUB Alice Tully Eleanor Pacey Elizabeth Johnson Henrietta Memler Dorothy Babcock Louise Babcock Wilda Kelley Marcella Travis Gladys Stenger Vera Whittaker Wilda Hoyt Irene Bruninga Ida Pemble Lucille Bane Bernadette Flynn Eileen Kelly Ruth Harding Alice Pacey Edna Holmes Louise Coon Ruth Krey - 4) THIRTY-SEVEN The Orchestra Br mi field High School is broadening out in every way—in athletics, in the school curriculum, and in music. One of the introductions of the year 1926- 27, was the organizing of a High School Orchestra, the first in the history of the school. The Orchestra made its debut at the Alumni Card Party on New Year’s Eve. In the early part of March it performed before the student body for the first time, and was acclaimed a great success. None of the members are lost by graduation, so next year Brimfield High School will undoubtedly have an orchestra which will be even better than this year’s. “So shall th’ admir’d celestial art. Raise and transport my ravish’d heart; Exalt my soul, and give my mind Ideas of sublimer kind. So great the bliss it seems to prove There must be music too above. That from the trumpets silver sound Of wing’d arch-angels plac’d around Thv burning throne—Oh ! king of Heaven! Most perfect harmony is giv’n: Whilst happy saints in concert join To make the music more divine, And with immortal voices sing Hosannahs to their glorious King.” Francis Hopkinson. THIRTY-EIGHT The Qypsy Rouer” Among the many activities of the year 1925-1926, was the operetta, ‘ The Gypsy Rover given by the Bovs’ and Girls Glee Clubs. This is the first of the kind ever presented in the history of the High School and it met with decided success, due to the efficient direction of Miss Mathews and the co-operation of the cast. “The Gypsy Rover is in three acts and is built around the character of Rob, later known as Sir Gilbert Howe, of English nobility. Rob is stolen when an infant, by his nurse, Meg, who later becomes the wife of Marto, a gypsy. Rob grows to manhood amongst the Gypsies, believeing Meg and Marto to be his parents. It happens one day, while riding with her fiance. Lord Craven, Lady Constance Martendale becomes lost in the woods. They wander to the gypsy camp, where Constance and Rob meet and fall in love at first sight. Craven objects to Rob’s attitude, but in a very funny comedy scene with Marto and Sinfo, he is made to tell Sir George, who later comes in search of Constance, that Rob is a charming fellow. In Act Two, Rob goes to tin home of Constance and serenades her. They plan to elope, but are overheard by Craven, who informs Sir George, and plans are made to capture Rob. This is successfully accomplished and Rob is thrown into prison, but later escapes. Two years elapse and Rob has come into his estates, his identity having been proven by Meg. He becomes a successful composer, a friend of the Prince, and a social lion. Constance has remained true to Rob and on his return to England, he woos and wins her for his wife. As Rob says, “The good fairies have led me to the beautiful country after all, and our story, Constance, can end in the proper way, ‘They lived happily ever after.’ ’’ We hope in the coming years to continue this practice and to present more and better operettas. CAST Meg. Rob’s foster mother.........................................( harlotte ( ornev Zara, Belle of the gypsy camp....................................... Muriel ( atton Marto, Meg’s husband.............................................John La Follette Sinfo, Gypsy lad in love with Zara................................. brancis Taylor Rob, Afterwards Sir Gilbert...........................................Gerald Kelly Lady Constance, Daughter of Sir George Martendale.........................Marguerite Hurder Lord Craven, An English fop “Doncha know’’.....................................Harry Shirley Sir George Martendale, An English country gentleman. ...............Clifford Cady Nina, Sir George’s second daughter.................................Marcella Travis Captain Jerome, Captain in the English Army Arthur Sollenberger Sir Toby Lyon, A society butterfly.................................. Archie Smith Chorus—Della Bragg, Louise Babcock, Dorothy Babcock, Alice Pacey, Edna Holmes, Vera Whittaker, Mildred Smith, Gladys Stenger, Elizabeth Johnson, Henrietta Mender, Wilda Kelley, Wilda Hoyt, Andrew ( ceil, ( harles German, and Edward McCoy. THIRTY-NINE brimfield Township High School DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC As developed by MISS ALICE MATHEWS The local reader of the 1927 Spectator will be surprised at the number of cuts and write-ups, showing the variety of musical organizations the Old High School boasts. Most of the credit for this belongs to our Director. Miss Mathews. Our community has a good musical heritage, and our school has had a visiting teacher, capable and well-liked, in the person of the late Mr. Campbell; but we had been handicapped in not having a resident full-time instructor. Two years ago, to till this need, the school secured the services of the most promising graduate of the Lombard College School of Music, the school soloist, and member of the college quartette, Miss Mathews. During these last two years, the music department in the grades and high school has become very popular with both the pupils and community. In the high school, where the work is optional to the student, it has become the most populous, as well as one of the most, popular organizations. Miss Mathews has trained, not only assembly singers, but the Hoys’ Quartette, Girls’ Quartette, Mixed Quartette, Boys’ Glee Club, Girls’ Glee Club, and Orchestra, as well. In the grades, an eight year course in Music, with daily recitations, has been installed. This last year, the grade school presented, under our Director’s leadership, a Christmas Cantata, and the Operetta, “John and .Jane.’’ In the high school, besides teaching Sciences and the separate musical organizations, Miss Mathews has handled the vocal preparation in the County Contests for two years, has furnished Commencement music, last year presented the Operetta, The Gypsy Rover,” and is working on another Operetta to be presented this spring. The Orchestra will be used in a number of programs during this term. Besides the above work, she has found time to give her talent and assistance to various community programs and interests. Through the Spectator, we, the school, wish to thank our teacher, Miss Mathews, for her kindness and training. FORTY 1927 BASKETBALL TEAM Back row, left to right Andrew Whittaker .............................Forward Clayton V. Taylor...............................Coach Frank Clark ...................................Center Joseph Hayes ...................................Guard Floyd Porter .................................Forward F'ront row, left to right Arthur Melian (Capt.-elect)...................Forward Arthur Sollenberger ..........................Forward Justus Roberts (Capt.)......................... Guard Rivard Day ....................................Center Harold Shane ............................... Guard Charles German (not shown)......................Guard FORTY-TWO The Spectator 1927 basketball Personnel CAPTAIN JUSTUS ROBERTS Jake was one of the outstanding guards of the season. He was always there, both in getting the ball off the opponent's bankboard. and tossing for the basket. Ilis cool, determined leadership led the team all season, and brought forth seemingly impossible victories at the District Tournament and at Princeville. His great work at back guard allowed but few short shots, and was responsible for many wins. CAPTAIN-ELECT ARTHUR MEHAN Art, although only a Sophomore, played at forward the entire season. His work under the basket was chiefly responsible for victories at Corpus Cliristi and the District Tournament. He was the chief point-getter of the team, and was one of the most feared forwards in the county. Art was placed on the second all-star team at the District Tournament. He has been elected captain of next year’s team. HAROLD SHANE Bill held the difficult position of floor guard. His speed and dribbling ability, which was such that he was able to dribble through the entire Canton team, made him one of tile vital factors in the team’s offensive play. His best work was at the District Tournament, where he made the second all-star team. RIVARD DAY Rivard at center was a great defensive player, and in addition managed to score a basket or two in every game. His front line defensive work was always in evidence. He was handicapped for a considerable part of the season by sickness. His defensive work in the District Tournament was outstanding. FLOYD PORTER Floyd, although out a portion of the season on account of sickness, held down a regular berth at forward. He dribbled well, and was one of those who dribbled through the entire Canton team at the District Tournament. His floor play was an outstanding feature in all the games in which he participated. ARTHUR SOLLENBERGER Art, a forward, received his chance to play on the first team when one of the regulars was disabled by sickness. He was a fighter, and one of the fastest dribblers on the team. FRANK CLARK Frank was substitute center during the past season. He was tall and rangy, and made an excellent tip-off man. His work in the District Tournament was all that could be desired. Frank is a Freshman, and should develop into one of the best basketball players that B. H. S. ever turned out. CHARLES GERMAN Chuck, in spite of the fact that he was only a substitute, was one of our good players. He was absolutely reliable and worked diligently all year. FORTY-THREE Reuieiu of Basketball Season, 1926 27 The second week in October, Coach Taylor issued a call for basketball candidates. A large squad turned out, as usual. After a week, however, the squad was cut to fourteen men. Of this number only two, H. Shane and Capt. Roberts were letter-men of last year. After four weeks of practice, the first game was played at home, November 5, Yates City being our opponent. The team was going good, and turned in a victory by a score of 24 to 12. The next game was played at Dunlap on Nevember 12. This resulted in another victory for B. II. S. Dunlap was held without a field goal, the final score being 18 to 4. Trivoli was our next opponent on the home floor, and after a hard fought game, defeated us by the score of 22 to 18. This game was played on November 24. Two nights later, the team, in a spirited game, was the victor over Princeville, 20 to 13. Then on December 3, the quintet, witli a few rooters, journeyed to Williams-field, and in a poor exhibition of basketball was defeated 12 to ( . A week later we went to Glasford where we again met defeat in one of the slowest games of the season. The score was 10 to 5. However, on December 17, the team journeyed to Princeville and there they came out of their slump and won in two overtime periods by a count of 21 to 10. This was one of the best games of the season. In the next conflict we met our old rival, Elmwood, on the home court. The score at the end of the first half was 10 to 7, in favor of the Red and White, but in the last half our boys weakened, and were defeated 21 to 17. During the Christmas vacation Chillicothe was taken into camp in the Chilli-cothe “gym”, 12 to 5. On January 7, the Dunlap five was again defeated, 14 to 8. It was a very slow and uninteresting game. The following night the team journeyed to Galesburg and triumphed over the fast Corpus Christi team of that city, by a score of 20 to 10. It was Corpus Christi’s first defeat of the season on their home floor, and was probably the best game the B. II. S. boys played this season. Our next game was with Chillicothe in the local gymnasium on January 21. We lost by one point, 1(5 to 15. A field goal in the last minute of play won the contest. The following night the boys invaded the Trivoli court, but were again out-scored, 19 to 14. On February 3. we lost our third consecutive game, at Elmwood. The score was 20 to 10. The team, accompanied by a band of loyal supporters made the trip on the train. In the last game on a foreign floor this season, the Red and White defeated Yates City, 17 to 9, in a rough and hard fought encounter. Thus, the basketball season was brought to a close, with a record of 10 games won and 10 lost. Mr. Taylor, our coach, is to be complimented on the team which he molded together, in spite of many difficulties. Sickness was a serious handicap both to the team and to Mr. Taylor. FORTr-FOUR POINT WINNERS IN TIIE GAMES ( apt. Justus Roberts............................................. 28 Capt.-elect Arthur Mehan..........................................102 Harold Shane...................................................... 50 Rivard Day ....................................................... 44 Floyd Porter...................................................... 63 Arthur Sollenberger .............................................. 18 Andrew Whittaker .................................................. 4 Frank Clark ....................................................... 5 GAM ES 12 1 Brimfield 18 Trivoli, at Brimfield 22 Brimfield 18 13 Brimfield 20 Williamsfield, at Williamsfield 12 Brimfield 6 Glasford, at Glasford 10 Brimfield 5 . 16 Brimfield 21 Elmwood, at Brimfield 21 Brimfield 17 5 Brimfield 12 Dunlap, at Brimfield 8 Brimfield 14 Corpus Christi, at Galesburg 10 Brimfield 26 Chillieothe, at Brimfield 16 Brimfield 15 ....19 Brimfield 14 Elmwood, at Elmwood 20 Brimfield 10 Yates City, at Yates City 9 Brimfield 17 MACOMB INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Fairview ...........15 Brimfield ...... COUNTY TOURNAMENT Dunlap ..................26 Brimfield DISTRICT MEET AT FARMINGTON Trivoli ................19 Brimfield....... Canton .................15 Brimfield Williamsfield ..........11 Brimfield....... 21 20 . 9 .13 FORTY-FIVE Reuieu; of basketball Season, 1925 26 The 1925-26 basketball season opened on the night of November 6, at Glasford. Our boys couldn’t hit the basket, and were beaten, 12 to 6. A week later the home season was opened with a victory over the Yates City five. The score was 16 to 7. On November 18, the team journeyed to Dunlap, and after a hard fought battle, emerged victors by the score of 12 to 9. The following week was spent in preparation for the invasion of the fast Trivoli quintet, who brought with them the flashy Williams and Captain Dike-man. The game was played on November 25, and in one of the best exhibitions of the year, Brimfield was victorious, 17 to 13. On the fourth of December, we invaded the Elmwood court, hut were completely outclassed by the team of that city. The final score was 19 to 7. On Wednesday night, December 16, we were hosts to the Dunlap team. In one of the surprises of the season, we again met defeat, 16 to 12. A Dunlap spurt in the final quarter decided the game. We were without the services of Cady, giant center, in this conflict. Friday night of the same week, we played Princeville on the latter’s floor. The score at the end of the fourth quarter was knotted at 12. The game was decided in our favor by a free throw in the third overtime period. Kelly starred for B. H. S. We suffered one of our worst defeats at the hands of Yates City, on January 8. The score—22 to 11. A week later we defeated Williamsfield on the home floor, 17 to 9, in a well-played game. The team played at Trivoli on January 22, and after a hard fought contest, was defeated, 23 to 17. The basket-shooting of Williams was the chief reason for Brimfield’s defeat. On January 29, we met the Elmwood five in the Community “gym In one of the biggest upsets of the season, Elmwood was beaten, 20 to 19, in an overtime game. In the last invasion of a foreign court, the team triumphed over Williamsfield, 27 to 17. The ability of our boys to sink long shots decided the conflict. The Peoria County tournament was held here on February 12 and 13. We played Elmwood in the first game and were defeated, 33 to 12. The B. H. S. players evidently had a case of “buck fever.” Averyville was the winner of the tournament with a victory over Elmwood in the final game. In the final game of the season, February 26, we again were victors over Princeville, 19 to 16. Thus, the Brimfield High School basketball team closed the season with a record of twelve victories and six defeats. The members of the 1926 team were Captain Kelly, forward; Harry Shirley, forward; Clifford Cadv, center; Harold Shane, guard; Justus Roberts, guard; Rivard Day, Theodore Plack and Floyd Porter, reserves. The team did not participate in the District Tournament held at Peoria, because of an epidemic of measles among the students. FORTY-SIX Macomb Invitational Tournament, 1926 The Macomb Invitational Tournament was held on February 18, 19, 20, 1926. This was the first time that Brimfield had ever participated in this tournament. The Brimfield team, after a fairly successful season, was scheduled to play Yates City in their first game. This game was played on Thursday night, at six o’clock, and Brimfield was victorious, 20 to 15. It was a slow game and the team was not conceded a chance to win Class B. Their next opponent was Kirkwood. This game was played Friday morning and B. H. S. again won, 26 to 17. The team displayed class in this encounter. This victory placed the boys in the semi-finals against the Trivoli five, which was doped to win Class B. Brimfield won this conflict with ease, 38 to 26, and as a result was scheduled to meet Washburn in the finals. Washburn was defeated, 28 to 18, and this victory gave the Red and White first in B Division. The trophy awarded to the team was a silver basketball, mounted on an ebony base. Mr. Omark is deserving of a great deal of praise for his work in basketball during his two years as coach at B. H. S. During his regime, his teams won 25 and lost 14 games. Yea Red! Yea White! Yea Brimfield! Let’s fight! GAMES— 1925-26 Glasford, at Glasford 12 Brimfield 6 Yates City, at Brimfield 7 Brimfield 16 Dunlap, at Dunlap 9 Brimfield 12 Trivoli, at Brimfield 13 Brimfield 17 Elmwood, at Elmwood 19 Brimfield 7 Dunlap, at Brimfield 16 Brimfield 12 Princeville, at Princeville 12 Brimfield 13 Yates City, at Yates Citv Brimfield 11 Williamsfield, at Brimfield 9 Brimfield 17 Trivoli, at Trivoli 23 Brimfield 17 Elmwood, at Brimfield 19 Brimfield 20 Williamsfield, at Williamsfield 17 Brimfield 27 Princeville. at Brimfield 16 Brimfield 19 COU NT Y TOU It NAM ENT—1925-26 Elmwood ............. 33 Brimfield ... .12 MACOMB INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT—1925-26 Yates City ........................ 15 Brimfield Kirkwood ...........................17 Brimfield Trivoli ............................26 Brimfield Washburn ...........................18 Brimfield 20 26 38 28 FORTY-SEVEN MACOMB INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT, 1927 The Macomb Invitational Tournament was held on February 17, 18 and 19. Brimfield, entered in B division, was one of the favorites, and was scheduled to play Fairview. Hard luck, however, deprived the team of the services of several regulars, and as a result we were defeated by Fairview, 15 to 14. The team, composed of several second-string players, displayed true fighting spirit, when, with only five minutes to play, they staged a rally which fell one point short of victory. PEORIA COUNTY TOURNAMENT, 1927 The Peoria County Tournament was staged at Bartonville on February 25 and 2(5. As a result of the drawings, Brimfield played Dunlap on Friday night, February 25. Earlier in the season the Red and White had twice defeated Dunlap, and was favored to win. But Fate decreed otherwise, Dunlap winning by the score of 2(5 to 21. Although we will not concede that Dunlap is a better team than Brimfield, we have no excuses to offer. FARMINGTON DISTRICT TOURNAMENT, 1927 After a fairly successful season, the Brimfield High School basketball team journeyed to Farmington, where they participated in the District Tournament. They played Trivoli in the first game, and came from behind to win in the last minute of play, 20 to 19. This victory placed the team in the semi-finals against Canton, an aspirant for the state championship. In the best game of the tournament, B. H. S. was defeated, 15 to 9. The score at the end of the first half was 7 to 2, in favor of Brimfield, but Canton staged a rally in the third quarter, and held a one point lead at the close of the quarter, 9 to 8. The home team weakened in the final quarter, and at the end of the game Canton was in the lead by a comfortable margin. As a result of this defeat, B. II. S. and Williamsfield met in a battle for third place. In a slow, but close game, Williamsfield was defeated, 13 to 11. Shane and Mehan were placed on the second all-star team. THE BASKETBALL RESERVES Who scrimmages all season against the regulars, and receives little or no reward? Who receives the brunt of all the knocks of the first string players? Answer—the reserves, and our hats are off to you. The B. H. S. reserves, playing the reserves of other high schools, won six straight games by decisive scores. Joseph Hayes acted as captain of the “second team” during a greater part of the season. Lie was a steady and reliable player. The eagle eye of Andrew Whittaker, and the guarding of Ervan Shane were responsible for many victories during the year. FORTY-EIGHT The Spectator 1927 1927 TRACK TEAM Back row, left to right— Arthur Sollenberger Ernest Bay singer .. Theodore Plack..... Rivard Day......... Logan Hill ........ Arthur Mehan ...... Clayton V. Taylor.. .......................................Pole-vault ..............................Shot-put High-jump, Dash Events, Broad-jump ..Dash Events, Shot-put, Javelin-throw .........................Cross-country .............................High-jump ...........................Coach Front row. left to right— Frank Clark.............................................High-jump, Pole-vault Ervan Shane..............Mile Run. Cross-country, Half-mile Run Joseph Hayes...............................Cross-country, Mile Run Harold Shane.........Cross-country, Half-mile Run. 110 yd. dash Justus Roberts.......................Cross-country, 110 yd. dash Floyd Porter ........................................Cross-country Charles German (not shown)..Cross-country, Mile Run. Bread-jump FORTY NINE Track The Brimfield Township High School track team made its usual good showing in the year of '26, winning first place in 15 division at the County Track and Field Meet, held at Elmwood. In recognition of this they were awarded a silver trophy. Following is a summary of the meets in which the track team took part, during the spring of 1926. DISTRICT MEET AT BLOOMINGTON Half-mile Run Harold Shane, Fourth COUNTY MEET AT ELMWOOD ..................................Harold Shane, First ............................... Theodore Flack. Third ............................... Theodore Flack. Third Theodore Flack, Fourth ................................Theodore Flack, Fourth ..................................Joseph Hayes, Fourth ..................................Harold Cecil, Fifth .........(G. Kelly, H. Shane, It. Day, T. Flack), Third C' ROSS-COU NT R Y 'I’ E A M Last fall the Brimfield High School track team entered a new field of endeavor, cross-country running. We had, as a nucleus for this team, several distance-runners, and were well prepared for such an event. After several weeks of intensive drill, a race was staged to determine who should represent this school at the Knox Invitational Cross-Country Race. This preliminary race was over a two-mile course, and was won by Harold Shane, with Porter finishing second. About a week later another such race was held, and again Harold Shane finished in front, with Roberts second. The Knox Cross-Country Race was held on November 6, between the halves of the Knox-Coe football game. Nine teams were entered, (besides Brimfield), namely—Moline, Waukegan, Danville, Galesburg, Knoxville, Quincy, Rock Island, Pekin and Lindblom (Chicago). In a field of fifty runners, Harold Shane finished among the first ten men. The other four members of our team, Charles German, Ervan Shane, Porter and Roberts, finished among the first twenty runners, in the order named. The reserve members of the team were Joseph Hayes and Logan Hill. This good showing of our contestants, gave us third place in the event with Danville and Galesburg, first and second, respectively. Half-mile Run......... •50 yd. dash.......... 100 yd. dash.......... 220 yd. dash....... Broad-jump............ Mile Run.............. Javelin-throw Half-mile Relay..... FIFTY The Spectator -GL 1927 The Athletic Association President ..................................... Joskph Hayes Cheer Leader................................ . ..Francis Taylor The Athletic Association of the Brimficld High School was organized mainly to promote sportsmanship and school spirit in athletic contests. It also takes up matters of interest to the school at large. At the first meeting. Mr. C'oberly gave a short speech and introduced our new coach, Mr. Taylor. Before each basketball game a “pep meeting” was held. and. ltd by Francis Taylor, our cheer leader of the past two years, the pupils attempted to “raise the roof” with their yelling. At the first of the season, progress was very slow, but as the season advanced, the spirit began to crop out, and as a result, some noise was created. The first game of the season being at home, seven cars filled with high school students paraded the town, and by means of banners and signs, yelling and sounding of horns, the inhabitants were informed of the fact that Brimficld and Yates City High Schools were to play a basketball game that evening. One of the largest crowds to follow the team this year, went over to Dunlap, and their cheering was really remarkable, it being much better than that at several of the home games. Walter Camp Day exercises were held between the halves of the Kim wood game here, December 22. A short speech was given by Supt. E. L. Coberlv at this time, and “taps” were sounded. An extra admission price was charged for this game, and the money was set aside and sent to the Yale University Walter Camp Fund. The purpose of tlilis fund is to erect a huge marble gate-way to the Yale Bowl, as a memorial to Walter Camp, one of Yale’s great athletes, and the cleanest sportsman of all time. He did much to make football the modern, clean athletic game that it is today. The basketball season ended, let us hope that the pupils of this school will continue to keep up the spirit of sportsmanship for which Brimficld is noted. We have always been noted as a great athletic community, and let’s keep our record clean. J. A. H., ’27. AWARDING OF LETTERS Toward the close of the 1925-26 school year, a program was given in the Community Building, for the purpose of awarding letters to the members of the basketball team of that year. After a short entertainment given by the high school students, the following players were presented letters by Coach Omark; Capt. Gerald Kelly, Clifford Cady, Harry Shirley, Harold Shane, Justus Roberts and Theodore Plack. F1FTV0NE The Spectator 1927 sgf (Oo -x: H exoW YA lx V V exo b 6. VI. r-TWO Literary and Social The Spectator 1927 Lincoln Essay Contest The Lincoln Essay Contest is to increase knowledge and admiration of Lincoln, among school pupils in the United States. The Brimfield Township High School has accepted the offer of the Illinois Watch Company, founded by friends of Lincoln, to furnish the medal—as shown on this page. This medal is to be given to the Brimfield High School student who writes the best Lincoln Essay, and the presentation will be made at the Commencement Exercises this spring. Each year such a medal will be given. Our high school has complete charge of the contest. The medal is three inches in diameter, and three-eighths of an inch thick; it is made of the finest solid government bronze, and is a reproduction of the head of Lincoln from tlie famous painting, “Abraham Lincoln,” by Mr. Douglas Volk, one of the foremost portrait painters in the world. The sculptor was the famous Charles I,. Hinton. We are all interested in this contest to give honor to our greatest citizen, Abraham Lincoln, and we expect these medals to become the most sought for prize it is in the hands of our High School to bestow. “Strap Hanqing” “Well, thank heavens another day’s work is over and I can go home and rest in peace, although it would be just mv luck to have to strap-hang all the way there. Here comes a north-bound train, but where bound for? It's an Evanston Express, so here’s where I make a grand rush for a seat. One, two, three, go. Shux, just too late for that place, but anyway, I have one consolation—there are plenty of straps left. Gee, how I hate the “L” with its old straps anyway. Let me see, is there FIFTY-FOUR The Spectator 1927 a nice, susceptible looking man in the car, on whom 1 may focus my liquid blue eyes, and by their magnetic personality cause him to arise and offer his seat? I believe that is the way the girl in that book expressed it. Guess I'll start at the other end and work this way. Now, down there in the corner is a dark, young man, but • he looks sort of gloomy. Wonder what ails him. By the looks of him, with that “out of luck” look upon his face, I would bet that he had a wife and kids, and had lost his job. Must be tired, too, so I’ll pass him up. Next comes a sweet little old lady that looks like she might be somebody’s grandmother, and then comes a boy. He looks susceptible, but no, lie’s holding hands with the girl next to him. He’ll never do. Oh boy, look at the next one. Think she’d better reduce a little. If she’d get up, all the rest of us could sit down, but I’m afraid my blue eyes wouldn t affect that placid countenance of hers. There’s one of those painted flappers that haven’t a brain in their china heads. They make me sick. Of course, you have to paint some, but she looks like a prize babv-doll. This next couple must be man and wife, because they never speak to each other, and would you just east your glims on that grouch on his face. I’ll tell the green world I know when I’m well-off. There’s a couple of school kids, and then comes a woman with a cute little, live-wire of a boy. Just one look at those snappy brown eyes of his would tell me that his mother is tired. This next fat fellow here ought to be ashamed of himself, holding that newspaper of his, right in that woman’s face. But if awful looks could hurt a person, that man certainly wouldn’t be feeling well by now, for the lady on the other side of him certainly is looking a mean look. What does that headline say? Nine air-probers appointed. Doesn’t interest me, and anyway I don’t know what probers means. A hard working steno like me can’t keep up with these high falutin’ words. Well, I have read today’s paper on the way home. I never read anything but the headlines. That keeps you pretty well posted on what is going on in this globe of ours. Where did I leave off? Oh yes. Next comes one of those shieks with the bell-bottomed trousers, sloppy socks, and a feather in his hat. He looks like the kind of a fellow that would have perfume on. I can almost smell it from here, because these shieks always buy the strongest there is. Awfully poor taste, I call it. This next fellow must be old King Tut, bv the looks of the beard. It must be four feet long at least. Just for fun, I think I’ll try a little—what do they call it— psychoanalysis on this next woman. I’ll concentrate on the hole in her stocking and see if she notices it. I wonder if Jack and Mabelle—Oh, I forgot to concentrate. But there, she notices it now. That stuff’s all bunk, though. This next man—what’s that? Davis Street? Why I’m home already, and haven’t found anybody to “focus” on yet.” H. L. M., ’28. “Bruised but Happy It was a typical South Carolina evening when Nina Denvers and I arrived at Uncle Allan’s home in the country. It was a beautiful place, an old white colonial house .covered with green vines. We were tired from our journey and the mocking birds soon lulled us to sleep. The next morning. Aunt (’indy, Uncle Allan’s negro cook, had a wonderful southern breakfast for us. FIFTY-FIVE The Spectator 19 2? About ten o’clock Uncle Allan said, “Girls, come on out to the pasture and see my horses.” Of course we were delighted. When we reached the pasture Nina cried, “Oh, what a beautiful horse! What is his name?” Uncle Allan said, “That is Dick, my best race horse. He can boast that no woman has ever ridden him.” Nina said, “If you will let me try to ride him I think that the boast can not be made again. L ncle Allan replied, “You may try, but many women have tried and then wished they had not.” Uncle Allan put the saddle and bridle on Dick, and held him while Nina got on. Just as soon as he let loose. Dick started to run. He was going around the pasture, faster and faster he ran. but Nina held on. She didn’t realize her danger, but we could set and imagine everything. Suddenly Dick jumped and Nina fell to the ground. We ran to her at once. Her forehead was cut, and her arms were black and blue. Finally she opened her eyes, “ I would not have fallen if he had not jumped, anyway I rode him.” Though bruised, Nina was as happy as ever. V. C., ’28. “Ilshat an Old Looking Qlass Could Tell The old looking-glass is looking back over the years that he has been in existence and thinking of all the good times and sadness he has seen. Now he has seen the passing of his last mistress into a better world and is wondering what is going to become of him. This is the story as the looking-glass could tell it. Way back in 1854 the looking-glass came west in a covered wagon, with a happy family, who were accompanied by the son and daughter of the woman’s brother, whose parents had died. One of the children was blind but happy and a very talented musician. The family came to Illinois and settled near Brimfield, but they had relatives in Iowa who wanted them to come there and live, so they went, but they were not satisfied in Iowa and came back. They settled down on what is known as the Freeman farm near Brimfield. The children grew older and many were the scenes of gayetv the looking-glass saw in this happy home. Then the Civil War came and the boys went away, some of them never to come back. Those were sad and anxious times the looking-glass saw. Finally the war was over and the soldiers came home. One of the young girls married and took the looking-glass with her. She moved into the town of Brimfield and settled down to a happy married life. She had five children, but two of them died. One must take the Hitter with the sweet, and they did. The three children that were left grew up and many an evening of popping corn, eating .apples and candy, and playing games was watched by the looking glass. But the children could not be children forever and they grew up, married, and had families of their own. Then the father died and the mother was left alone. These days were lonely and the looking-glass missed the happiness. Finally the mother movtd to the city, where she had friends who came to see her, and the looking glass was happy once more. This mother was growing old and feeble, but she was still a cheerful and loving person. The looking-glass lived happily many years, but now bis last mistress is gone. She had just left him and his question is—will he ever see happiness and romance again? G. E. K.. ’30. FIFTY-SIX Junior Senior Reception One of the most brilliant social events of the high school year was the Junior-Senior Reception, held in the club-room of the Community Building, on Tuesday evening, May 25, 192(5. The room was artistically decorated in rose and gray, the Senior class colors, with a touch of purple and gold, the colors of the Junior class Large bouquets of pink rose-buds, and of white carnations graced the tables, harmonizing with the general color scheme. Small rose and gray umbrellas containing the Senior prophecy were found at each plate. The place cards were on the nut cups, which at the Senior table were pink, shaped as roses; while those at the Junior table were purple and gold, made to represent carnations. The menu for the dinner was: Fruit Cocktail Virginia Ham • Baked Potatoes Baked Apples Creamed Corn Rolls Olives Pickles Jelly Perfection Salad Angel-food Cake Pineapple Ice Coffee After this wonderful dinner, which was served by six of the girls from the lower classes, the following program was presented: Address of Welcome......... Response .................. Jazz of B. II. S........... Rocks of B. H. S........... Lingo of B. H. S........... Angles of B. H. S.......... As Fate Decrees............ Little Men................. A Perfect Little I.ndv..... Sweet Children.....Marcella .................Mildred Butts ..................Gerald Kelly .................Miss Mathews .....................Mr. Omark .................Miss Rockwell .................F.. I,. Coberly ...................The Seniors Bernice Bragg and Violet Fuson .................Muriel Catton Travis and Arthur Sollenberger The program was followed bv dancing, with music furnished by Louise Babcock, I.ee McCoy and Andrew Whittaker. The success of this reception was due to the competent direction of Miss Mul-vaney, the Junior Class Advisor; who has for the last three years conducted the Junior-Senior Reception—and to her justly belongs the credit for their respective successes. FIFTY-SEVEN The Spectator 1927 Commencement Exercises, 1926 The annual commencement exercises fur Brimfield Township High School were held Tuesday evening, June 1, at the Community Building. The spacious auditorium was completely filled with the audience that gathered to hear the excellent program prepared by the ( lass of 1926. The speaker of the evening was Prof. Marry G. Paul, of the I niversitv of Illinois. Mr. Paul delivered a splendid address, which was greatly enjoyed. Many in his audience, who knew him as a boy in Brimfield, heard him for the first time. The order of exercises follows: Processional Invocation............... Rev. W . Harvey oung Salutatory ...................................- ......Charlotte Cornev Vocal Solo.........................................Miss Alice Mathews Valedictory ...................................... Marguerite Murder Vocal, “Sing Along ..............................H().vs’ double Quartet “Local Color”....................J- A. Mayes, County Supt. of Schools Address .............................Prof. Marry G. Paul Vocal, “Dance of the Pine Tree Fairies”...............Girls’ Glee Club Honor Roll for 1926.................... - .......Supt. E. L. Coberly Presentation of Diplomas................... Supt. E. L. Coberly Benediction .......................Kev. A. M. Stocking CLASS ROLL Marguerite Hurder Bernice Flynn Charlotte Cornev Merle Porter Marguerite Hartv Clifford Cady Harry Shirley Harold Mehan Gerald Kelly Ruth Smith Della Bragg Class Colors—Old Rose and Gray Class Flower—American Beauty Rose Class Motto— “I do the very best I know how—the very best I can; and I mean to keep doing so until the end.” FIFTY-EIGHT basketball banquet, 1926 On .May 30, 1926, the athletic committee of the high school board, recognizing the good work of the basketball and track teams during the past year, gave the boys a banquet at the Mayer Hotel in Peoria. This was followed by a theatre party. The boys left Brimfield at five-thirty in the evening, and upon their arrival in Peoria, went immediately to the Mayer Hotel, where a three-course banquet was served. Entertainment in the form of singing, with piano accompaniment, was furnished by the two entertainers of the hotel, ably assisted by several of the Brim-field boys. Captain Kelly took charge of the ceremonies, and Justus Roberts was unanimously elected captain of the 1927 basketball team. After the banquet, the party attended the Palace Theatre, where another treat - was in store for them. Members of the basketball and track squads who were present at both the banquet and theatre party were: Gerald Kelly, Clifford Cady, Harry Shirley. Justus Roberts, Harold Shane, Theodore Plack, Rivard Day, Floyd Porter, Charles German, Arthur Mehan, Joseph Hayes, John LaFollette, Ervan Shane and Frederick Bragg. The faculty was represented by Coach Omark and Mr. Coberly. The entire athletic committee, including Dean Johnson. Clinton Day, John Cluskey and Charles Travis, was present. The trip was made in cars furnished by the four last named. Sophomore Party In honor of the Freshmen, the Sophomore class entertained the school at large on September 2t, 1926. The party was given in the auditorium of the Community Building, which provided ample space for such revelries. In initiating the Freshmen, the Sophomores required them to perform many small tasks, similar to that of rolling peanuts on the floor with their noses. This they endured in heroic silence. Music was furnished by Louise Babcock and her orchestra, and dancing served as amusement. Refreshments were served about midnight, and shortly afterward everyone departed for home, in the best of spirits. Christmas Party On the evening of December 23, 1926, a pre-vacation party was given by the Freshmen. The auditorium of the Community Building w-as decorated by a Christmas tree, elaborately trimmed with tinsel and colored lights. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus appeared. and presented every good child with a stick of candy and a carefully wrapped gift. . A delightful lunch was served by a capable committee. The evening was en-joyably spent in dancing. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, the guests departed at a late hour. FIFTY-NINE Our Janitor Mr. Arnold, better known as “Henrv,” has been our janitor for the past four years. During that time be lias made many friends in both the high school and grade school. In order to show the reader that we appreciate Mr. Arnold’s loyalty, we have gathered testimony from a number of students and teachers, in which they state their opinion of “Henry.” Mr. Coberly—“One of the best assistants I ever had, and one whose friendship I treasure.” Joseph Hayes—“A jolly old fellow.” Henrietta Mender—“The biggest boy in the school.” Charles German—“Always accommodating and willing to go out of his way for you.” Frederick Bragg—“A mischievous little boy.” Elizabeth Johnson—“Always kind, always helpful, always willing and always good-natured. That’s Mr. Arnold.” Francis Taylor—“A friend of mine and the school combined.” Esther Miller—“Has a smile for everyone.” Miss Rockwell—“His good-nature and kindness appreciated by all.” Virginia Clark—“One who is always willing to help us and one whom we can always depend upon.” What finer tribute could be given to a man than this? SIXTY Qrade School Operetta “THE TRIAL OF JOHN AND JANE” For the first time in the history of the school, the grades presented an operetta, on the evening of December 22. 1926. The seventh and eighth grade girls sang a Christmas Cantata entitled, “On to Bethlehem.” This was followed bv the operetta, “The Trial of John and Jane,” given by members from each grade. In this operetta. King (’ole opens his court in Storyland. and from a throne receives the homage of his subjects. Jack-be-Nimble announces a Blue-Beard has come to the Court with a grievance for the king's attention, Blue-Beard enters, leading two mortals, Jane and John, who do not believe in him; and, therefore, should be punished under tin laws of Storyland, for their scepticism. Numerous characters from Storyland are called in, and, at last, it is found that the mortals believe in Santa Claus; so all ends happily. CAST King Cole.........................—......................... Marvev Young Jack be Nimble Barbara Johnson John, a Culprit. Melvin McCoy Jack the Giant Killer Paul Harding Mother Hubbard Susan Sollenberger Gog Donald Hayes Humpty Dumpty...............................................Willard Blundy Aladdin ................................................... (Jerald Forney Simple Simon Keith ( ecil Blue Beard............-.....................................Claire Arnold Jane, a Culprit Bernice Bragg Mol her (loose Margaret Kelly Gander ..John Babcock Sleeping Beauty ...............................Ruth Mendenhall Ali Baba. ................................... Mavnard Reinhart Peter Pan „ .Helen Clark Coops. ..Yerda Cady, Marie Forney, Evelyn Blundy, Nellie Baccy, Martha Minor, Janet Tully Fairies....Bernice Purcell, Margaret Purcell, Ruth Bragg, Georgia Babcock, Josephine Wagner, Violet Fuson Story Characters Willard Pacey, Keith Savage, Arber Johnson, Grace Shissler, Keith Cady Chorus... Karl Schlink, Harold Sehlink, Maynard Forney, Wilson Reinhart, Eon is Cady, Wilfred Blundy, Donald Sollenberger, Dorn Sollenberger, Robert Sollenberger, Arthur Young, Elmer Corney. “ON TO BETHLEHEM” was a beautiful Cantata of Christmas music given by the girls of the seventh and eighth grades. Soprano—Emily Corney (solo), Margaret Bowman (solo), Lucille Lierle (solo), Bernice Blundy, Mary Neva Reinhart, Maxine Lierle, Evelyn Curran, Grace Minor, Eileen Bragg. Alto—Nancy Darker (solo), Rena Johnson (solo), Anna Blundy, Bessie McGuire. Both the operetta and cantata were directed by Miss Alice Mathews, instructor of music in the Brimfield schools. Under her capable direction, the program was a marked success, and it is hoped that the grade school will present many more programs of this type. SIXTY-TWO Seventh and Eighth Qrades Hack row, left to right— Willis Fuson Gerald Forney Carl Rogers Keith Cady Paul Harding Robert Sollenberger Center row, left to right— Margaret Bowman Bessie McGuire Lucille Lierle Rena Johnson Nancy Harker Evelyn Curran Elwood Kelley (Teacher) Front row, left to right— Eileen Bragg Grace Minor Maxine Lierle Anna Blundy Mildred Tullv Emily Corney Bernice Blundy Mary Neva Reinhart Hubert Porter (not shown) SIXTY-THRES Fifth and Sixth Qrades Back row, left to ri rlit— Laura Walliker (Teacher) Elmer Corney Keith Cecil .John Blundy Earl Schlink Harvey Young Arber Johnson Center row, left to right— Helen Clark Miles Baysinger Harold Schlink Willard Blundy Willard PaceV Louis Cady Claire Arnold Dorn Sollenberger Melvin McCoy Front row, left to right— Bernice Bragg Violet Fuson Kuth Mendenhall M a rga ret 1 x rea n K elly Grace Shissler Evelyn Blundy Susan Sollenberger Ruth Bragg Georgia Babcock Marie Forney (not shown) Maynard Reinhart (not shown) Margaret Purcell (not shown) Bernice Purcell (not shown) SIXTY-FOUR Third and Fourth Qrades Back row, left to right Arthur Young William Minor Wilson Reinhart Voorhees Wells Wilfred Blundy Lois Mendenhall Maynard Forney Front row, left to right Martha Minor Yerda Cady Barbara Johnson Nellie Pacey Josephine Wagner Janet Tully (Teacher) (not shown) SIXTY FIVE Qrade School Athletics PEORIA COUNTY TOURNAMENT, 1927 The Brimfield Grade School basketball team was defeated in its first game at the County Tournament. As a result of the drawings they were scheduled to play Bartonville, one of the favorites. The game was hard fought and at the end of the first half the score was tied at 5. The light Brimfield team could not keep up the pace, however, and as a result their opponents outseored them 9 to 5 in the last half. After this victory the Bartonville team battled its way into the finals, where it was defeated by the fast Avervville five. The dribbling of Hubert Porter and the guarding of Arher Johnson featured the work of the local team. Carl Rogers, one of the best players in the county, was off form in this game, or the score might have been reversed. The grade team this year was light and inexperienced. The members of the team and their positions are: Carl Rogers, center; Hilbert Porter, Willard Blundv, and Keith Cecil, forwards; Arher Johnson, Earl Schlink, Elmer Corney and Willis Fuson, guards. All these players will he hack next year, and with their added experience and weight, Brimfield should have a good grade team in 1928. The team was very capably coached by Elwood Kelley. He also coached the 1926 team. PEORIA COUNTY TRACK MEET, 1926 For the first time in history, a Grade Track Meet was held in conjunction with the annual High School Meet. The Brimfield Grade School was well represented at this meet, but only one of the Brimfield contestants succeeded in winning a place. Frank Clark won first place in the high-jump, with a leap of five feet one inch, and second place in the pole-vault. PEORIA COUNTY TOURNAMENT, 1926 The Brimfield Grade School basketball team drew a hve in the County Tournament, and as a result, played Avervville in the semi-finals. The spectators at this game witnessed one of the best and hardest fought games of the tournament. The score at the end of the fourth quarter was 7 apiece. In three overtime periods of two minutes each, Avervville made two points, while Brimfield was scoring a free throw. This made the final score 9 to 8, in favor of Avervville. The loss of Frank Clark late in the game, via the personal route, was a great handicap to the losers. The playing of Carl Rogers was the outstanding feature of the game. As a reward for his fight and determination, he was placed on the first all-star team. Avervville won all of its other games by wide margins, defeating Dunlap. 22 to 2, in the finals. So we re safe in saying that the Brimfield Grade Team was the equal of any grade team in the county, and the superior of most of them. The members of the team and their positions were: Frank Clark, center; William Cornwell, Hubert Porter, Carl Rogers and Leland Craig, forwards; Charles Hayes and Cecil Trowbridge, guards. SIXTY-SIX First and Second Qrades Back row, left to right Stanley Cady Robert Forney John Babcock Keith Savage Donald Corney Kenneth Miars Wilfred Foster Donald Sollenberger Alice Kingdon (Teacher) Front row, left to right Barbara Young Louise Jackson Dorothy Weidner Maxine McCartney Helen Wagner Bernice Kingdon Roberta Bowman Margaret Reinhart Donald Hayes (not shown) Harold Wells (not shown) Richard Pacey (not shown) Ruth Colwell (not shown) SIXTY-SEVEN SIXTY EIGHT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BANQUET, 1925 After a lapse of many years the Brimfield High School Alumni Association came to life again and on Tuesday evening, December 29, 1925, held one of the most successful meetings in its history. This meeting was held in the Community Building. The success of this meeting was brought about by the efforts of a small, but intensely loyal group of alumni, who felt that the name of Brimfield High School should be emblazoned upon the minds of present and future generations in such a manner that they could not forget what old Brimfield High had done, could do, and what its presence means to the community. Accordingly, a bounteous banquet was served to ninety former graduates, with their wives and husbands, and an intellectual and social feast followed that will long be remembered by those present. I)r. Walter Pacey of Galesburg presided in his capable and happy manner. Speeches were made by Alex McDonnell, Jr., M. R. Clark. Ethel Memler, Julia Hindle, Max Hayes, Willis Cornev, O. F. Kelly, Leland Pacey, Flo Bowman, Lois Mendenhall, Reed Blundv, Violet Mendenhall, Elise Roberts, D. H. Johnson, Mary Memler, Willard Weidner, Holland Learned, Mary Mulvaney, and Allmon McDonough. Mrs. I). IL Johnson read letters and telegrams from Marie Snyder Eddingfield, of Tampa. Florida; Mamie Cluskey Colgan, of Peoria; Norma Yoakum Cook, of Galesburg; Della Cowley Taylor, of Anchor; T. L. Keeling, of Cleveland, Ohio; Kenneth Yoakum, of Stronghurst; and Minnie and Louise Chambers, of Tallahassee, Florida. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CARD PARTY, 192(5 The Alumni Association, wishing to keep up the spirit of loyalty to Brimfield High School, planned to get together during the Christmas holidays. For various reasons it was decided that a banquet should not be given. As a result of this decision a card party was held in the club room of the Community Building on New Year’s Eve, 1926. In the absence of a formal program, delightful music was furnished by the High School Orchestra. Tables were set for bridge, five-hundred, and bunco. After an enjoyable evening a light lunch was served, which was followed bv a short business meeting. Plans were made for a banquet to be given in the coming year. The following officers were elected: Lois Mendenhall, President; and Roger Pacey, Secretary and Treasurer. SEVENTY SEFTEMIM 6—School begins. All back together. What a bunch of Freshies! 10—Election of class officers. 14— Nice rainy clay. 15— Fire drill. Freshies slightly scorched. 16— No school. Everyone attended Peoria Exposition. 17— Seniors decide that they want to publish an “annual. 20— Everyone in good spirits. Reason? Today is the first day for three weeks that the sun has shone. 21— Mr. Taylor gave some of his classes a quiz. Poor “kids.” Their faces show it. 22— Seniors get “bawled out” for “acting up” in the assembly. Showing off before the Freshmen. 23— Very dark and gloomy. Everyone in had spirits. 24— Freshmen are excited over party tonight. Watch out, Freshies! 25— Seen this morning. Students coming to school donned in winter coats. Some predict snow by tonight. 30—Mr. Taylor mistakes telephone for class hell, and dismisses American History class eight minutes early. Of course, they were disappointed. 1__Lights went out so we were dismissed early. W ho caresr 4—Gee! Everyone’s sleepy. Several hoys disturbed classes by their snoring. 5 Hilda Maher reported late this morning on account of a balky horse. She says she doesn't know how to handle ’em. 7— Great excitement in school over “world series” hall game. 8— Mr. J. A. Hayes visits school. Wonder why everyone has their lesson today? 12— Several classes have six weeks tests. Time for you to he studying. 13— Freshmen and Sophomores are ‘“bawled out” for chewing gum. Mr. Coberly is afraid they’ll bite off a corner of their desks. 14— Come wake up, for there’s the sun! Snap-shots were taken for the Spectator. 15— Received our report cards today. 25— A blue day. Several shut out of Latin class. 26— Senior class meeting held to decide about photographs. 27— John Minor was at school all day. Very good, John! 28— Archie Smith makes a brilliant recitation in American History class. Mr. Taylor compliments him. The Spectator 8—Ernest Baysinger had the base ha I fever today and was sent to the office. —The Seniors are having their pictures taken this week. 5- Basketball game with Yates City, dust a good chance for B. II. S. to show its skill. 8—The cross-country team rej)orted a fine time at Knox, Saturday. 10— Fire drill, and Rivard was the last one out. He must have Keen asleep. 11- Armistice Day. School was dismissed at two o'cloek. 12 Basketball game with Dunlap, and we were victorious. 15 Seniors who took teachers’ exams all came hack with colds. That's the effect of them. 16 Pupils are getting mean. One received a shaking today. 18-19 No school. 28 Very, very sad! Report cards are received today. 24 Basketball team is defeated by Trivoli. 25- 26—No school. 26— What was the matter with Princeville? It. If. S. 20; P. It. S. 13. 29—Monday again, and most everyone is here, but it's not a very lively bunch. 80—Juniors are excited, as their play is presented tonight. 2—Mr. Taylor tells pupils that he wants to he able to Iwnr the clock tit all times. 8 Are six men better than five? Ask the li. li. players who went to Williainshcld. 6—What's the matter, girls? Don't cry. Everything’s going to he alright. 10- Basketball frame with Glasford. We lost. 18— Heard a Senior hoy mention “Santa Claus.” Don't ft)rget to hang up your stockings, Seniors. I t—Ask Viola, Mildred or Ida if they got cold coming to school. 15— Many students are absent. Archie says they're like rabbits, and will come out when they fret hungry. 16— Seniors have a class meeting, and select Invitations and Cards. 17 Basketball team defeats Princeville in an overtime game. Score, 21 to Id. 20— Mr. Coberly tries to scare us to death by commanding us to Stand up. He then tells us of the Walter Camp Exercises to he held at the Elmwood basketball game. 22— I.ost a heart-breaker to Elmwood, 21 to 17. 28- Mr. Arnold is given a Christmas present by the High School students. We art collegiate, and no more school. SEVENTY TWO The Spectator 19 2 7 3 -Everyone hack at school, and a few without their lessons. 5— The American History students actually went to class unprepared. Consequences? ? 6— Several of the girls south of town managed to get here on time this morning. 7— Game with Dunlap. Sure we won. Rah! Rah! Rah! 8— Another victory for B. H. S. Corpus Christi was the victim. 11— A new style is Introduced into the High School. Ask some how they like it. 12— Group pictures are taken by the Pyke Studio camera-man. Poor camera! ! 13— Don’t dare Ted Bragg to do anything, as that was tried this noon. 14— Big snowstorm last night. Quite a few must he snowed in, as many seats are vacant. 17—-Miss Rockwell is sick, so Mr. Coberly taught the English classes. 20— 21—Semester examinations. 21— Chillieothe defeated the Red and White, 16 to 15. 22— Boys again meet defeat at Trivoli. Too much Williams. 26—Economics class has a session after school. A very good beginning. 28—The High School Inspector visits us. Spruce up, Freshies. 31—Mr. Taylor has at last succeeded in getting the mumps. 2— Several were tardy. Either bad roads or over-sleeping was the reason. 3— Elmwood scored only ten more points than our hoys. It could have been worse. 4— John Minor had quite a time thinking of enough excuses to avoid staying after school. 8— Mr. Arnold tried either to drown or scald the pupils in the assembly this morning. 9— Mr. Taylor is with us again. 10—Archie decides that he will have to make a grade of 99 in an English quiz. Heroes are made, not horn, Archie. 16— “All aboard for Macomb,” say basketball boys. 17— Senior girls have a difficult time telling the hoys what “broadcloth, “poplin, etc., are. 18— Well! Well! Who comes here? Nobody but the B. II. S. basketball boys. They were beaten by Fairview, 15 to 14 in their first game. 22— I cannot tell a lie, teacher. I have not studied my lesson, states John l.aFollette. 23— Ardle Maher is getting to be a regular flirt. Of course, he denies it. 24— Basketball team journeys to the County Tournament at Bartonville. Dunlap springs a surprise, and Brimfield tastes defeat, 26 to 21. 28—Most of the people who went to Bartonville succeeded in getting hack. SEVENTY-THREE 3— Six weeks tests today. 4— No wonder so many were absent today. The High School Orchestra played for us. We heat Yates City in a “football” game, 17 to 9. 11 The basketball team journeyed to the District Tournament at Farmington. Trivoli was defeated, 20 to 19. How easy. 12—B. B. team loses to Canton, 15 to 9, but defeats Williamsfield, 13 to 11, in a battle for third place. 14—-Track aspirants start training today. So if you see anyone running don't ask him if there is a fire in town. 1—No school today. April Fool! We had school, alright. 7— Six weeks tests again. Start “cramming.” 8— More exams. 15—Preliminary Literary and Musical Contest. 23—Little Five Track Meet at Elmwood. 30—Bradley Track Meet. MAY 6—Seniors present their class play. 9—Peoria County Literary, Music, and Athletic Meet held at Chillieothe. 20—Operetta given by the High School. 22—Baccalaureate. 25 Junior-Senior Reception. 26 —The Seniors are almost through. 20—Class Night Exercises. 27—Commencement night. Goodbye B. II. S. Hello, world. SEVENTY-FOUR In and Out of School— Alwaqs Remember This: WJ «S Regardless of your needs, find out the price at THE PEORIA DRY GOODS GO. « an « A department store favored by Brimfield High School Teachers and Students as as % One of America’s Larqest Chain Store Organizations Buqinq and Selling for Cash SEVENTY-SIX The Spectator 1927 OVEREN’S CAFE MEALS, LUNCHES, CIGARS, CANDY, ICE CREAM, SOFT DRINKS, ETC. A I I : | | i j I | I EXPERT JOB PRINTERS j i HENRIETTA and ELIZABETH If you want GOOD printing, and want it done AVKI.L, come to Hank and Lizzie, j j “Cheerful service without no fussing” is our motto, and we live up to it—when our j | spirits move us. Price: 10c per cu. ft. Give us your printing orders. We need the j | work darn bad, and you need our earnest, confidence-inspiring, willing, neatly-did, work, j Yours with no strings attached, j HANK AND LIZZIE, Expert Job Printers, j Phone 37 | ! P. S. Reply by return mail, or we won’t do the work, because we know our j j COMMERCIAL LAW. “Ignorance of the law excuses no one.” i •i----------------------------------------- .------------------------------------■—:• +—— —-----—■—— —•—■— —•—— ——— — —j ! THE ZERN PHARMACY j ! . i Brumfield, Illinois DRUGS, STATIONERY, CIGARS, KODAKS ! A Good Drug Store in a Good Town We Want Your Business SEVENTY-SEVEN The Spectator 1927 mi GRIGGS TRAVIS STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES' Agents for White House Coffee West End Grocery Brimfield, Illinois -— r - � U—MO —I FREDERICK V. ARBER ATTORNEY AT LAW TODD, MORGAN, PENDARVIS ARBER Ninth Floor Central National Bank Bldg. Peoria, Illinois - i V Residence Phone 523-1 If No Answer, Call 4-0214 Office Phone 9493 DR. EDW. E. BARBOUR OFFICE: 627 JEFFERSON BUILDING Hours: 11 to 12 a. m.—2 to 5 p. m. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment Peoria, Illinois DR. J. E. WELSH PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Telephone 24 Brimfield, Illinois SEVENTY-EIGHT The Spectator 1927 C. L. DUNGAN LUMBER AXl) BUILDING MATERIAL KEYSTONE STEEL AND WIRE PRODUCTS—NAILS-STAPLES—BARR WIRE of all kinds Let Us Figure Your Bills and Millwork Brinifield, Illinois | BRIMFIELD TRANSFER COMPANY S | Brimfield, Illinois i 1 jff I (n BUS SERVICE from Peoria to Princeville I i l i i Safety-Scenery-Service Peoria to Brimfield LOW RATES ON SPECIAL SERVICE i 4. ! i i i i s ! i AUTO SALES COMPANY Automobiles, Accessories, Goodyear Tires and Tubes, Mobiloil and Veedol Oils and Greases CHRYSLER AND DODGE CARS ! i + KING RADIOS V •+ SEVENTY-NINE ONCE—ALWAYS Pori man’s Sporting Goods Fill Kverg Need BASEBALL, TRACK, TENNIS, GOLF, CANOES, BATHING APPAREL FISHING TACKLE. CROQUET, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, DUXBAK AND KAMB IT OUTING CLOTHING, GUNS AND AMMUNITION ! | j Q. N. PORTltlAIl CO. : Opposite Court House I • I I 122 N. Adams Street Peoria, III. i 1 , i Wholesale Prices to Schools and Colleges POPULAR SONG HITS Alone At Last.....................................................Eileen Kelly Lonesome and Sorry.....................................................Charles German I Wish I Was In Peoria...................................... ..Frederick Bragg Tell Me Tonight...........................................................Carrie Slayton Show Me The Way To Go Home...................................... Clinton Curran 0 Boy, What A Girl.............................................. Harold Shane Always ......................................................... Charles Hayes Thinking Of You..................................................Dorothy Babcock Because I Love You.....................................................Marcella Travis Baby Face..........................................................Helen Plack Tonight You Belong To Me....................................... Louise Babcock Who ...........................................................Elizabeth Johnson Sometime ........................................................Archie Smith Am I Wasting My Time..............................................Rivard Day Memories ........................................................Esther Miller 1 Love You Truly............................................... Lucille Bane It Won’t Be Long Now...............................................Wilda Hoyt Cheating On Me...............................................................Mr. Coberlv Oh! How I Miss You Tonight..............................................Virginia Clark I Wish You Were Jealous of Me....................................Gladys Stenger Me Too....................................................................Arthur Ekena Jealous .........................................................Mildred Purcell Talking to the Moon........................................................Wilda Kelley Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie...........................................Mildred Smith EIGHTY The Spectator 1927 — ------------------------------------- f PAINTS AND OILS RUGS AND LINOLEUMS FURIUTURE fNEALERS UnERAL L irectors day and night ambulance service ‘X 'X 'X H. R. J aKSSON Phone 902 BRIMFIELD, ILL. EIGHTY-ONE -----------------------------------1 I BRAKES RELINED OR ADJUSTED Expert Service at Reasonable Prices When in Peoria, Pay Us a Call Superior SE.RUICE Companij S. B. REED, Owner Cor. Knoxville and Hamilton Sts. Look for the Red Sign : “One day as I chanced to pass, A heaver was damming a river; And a man who had run out of gas, Was doing the same to his flivver. i ; jt; “Mildred, dear, let's set our wedding date for next Friday.” “Oh, but we can’t, because I’ve a date that night.” Mf Me Me Freshman (kidding an Irishman)—“Hev, Mike, did you know the Devil is dead?' Mike (Reaching into pocket and handing him a dollar)—“Take this me lad.” Freshman—“What is this for?” Mike—“Oh, I'm always willing to help an orphan.” +■ ; I i I i : i i I i + ---------------------------+ FERDINAND F. FIAAS, M. D. EVE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT ()(P2 Peoria Life Bldg-. Phone 5844 EIGHTY-TWO The Spectator 1927 =$0 Central Illinois’ Largest Outfitters to Men, Women and Children PAIN TIN q OUR MASTERPIECE When a visitor once asked a famous artist which he considered his best picture, he replied, “My next, always.” “Excelsior” is a motto that will never be bettered—the determination to accept of ourselves nothing less than constant improvement as we go about our studies at school or after school, in business or profession. In good storekeeping the ultimate does not exist. No store is so good that it can rest upon its laurels, no form of service so complete that it cannot be extended. The ambition of this store is to excel itself from day to day—should be the aim of every Brimfield student—to make each succeeding “picture” its best. So. Adams at Fulton, Peoria, 111. f---------------------------- ! | “TDeMLER'S : The Home Store of 5. H. S. j students since the days of ’94. I Dorothy Babcock—‘ If a burglar got into the cellar, would the coal chute?” Marcella Travis—“No, but the kindling would.” Louise Babcock—“What is the height of your ambition?” Hose Fuson—“Oh, somewhere about five feet four inches.” % % % Miss Rockwell—“Grant, form a sentence using income.” Grant Minor—“I opened the door, and in come the cat.” % % £ Robert Harding—“Have I the required pleasant expression?” Photographer—“Yes sir, perfectly.” Robert Harding—“Well then shoot; it hurts my face.” Ardle Maher—“What kind of leather makes the best shoes?” Clerk—“I don’t know, but banana skins make the best slippers.” EIGHTY-FOUR The Spectator 1927 Every Taste and Every Purse Finds Satisfaction Here No Long Waits—No Short Weights at ARROLD’S mARKET BRIMFIELD, ILLINOIS ------------------------------------ ARTIST PH()TOGRAPHERS ------------------------------------- Dr. JOSEPH DUANE 4-18 Jefferson Building PEORIA, ILLINOIS Practice Limited to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat -------------------------------------1 EIGHTY-FIVE The Spectator 1927 The Brimfield Eleuator Co. Q Organized, owned and controlled largely by the farmers of the community. q We challenge a comparison of prices, quality considered, with any other firm. q FLOUR AND MILLFEEDS q CHICK FEEDS and BUTTERMILK q HOG MINERAL q SALT q TANKAGE, MEAT SCRAPS and MARROW MEAL O ALFALFA MOLASSES and COAL C. L. Haqes, Mqr. EIGHTY-SIX The Spectator 1927 Browns Business Colleqe Accredited Business Training School i Complete Business Training Courses. Open the year round, j Call, phone or write for information Free employment service C. J. IIARVEV. Principal : j 240 S. Jefferson Avenue Peoria, Illinois i i T Ciirls were created before mirrors and they've been before them ever since. ig ig Mr. Coberly—“How many quarts are there in a peck, Clinton?” Clinton (listlessly)—“I don't know.” Mr. Coberly-—-“Well then, how many pecks arc there in a bushel?” Clinton—“I dunno.” Mr. Coberly—“Say, how many Camels are there in a package?” Clinton (immediately)—“Twenty.” Res. Phone 2002 Office Phone 20 | i DR. R. B. ROBERTS j PHYSICIAN AM) SI'IIGKON Brimfield, Illinois I ; + EIGHTY-SEVEN McCoys PARKS1DE CAFE FOUNTAIN SODAS SUNDAES SANDWICHES £ i STUDENT HEADQUARTERS ------------------------------ . Clias. L. Dungan, President Clias. C. Carson, Cashier Horace O. Cady, Vice-President Clias. F. Dungan, Asst. Cashier EXCHANQE STATE BATIK of Brimfield !S CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $70,000.00 % % «z Brimfield, Illinois EIGHTY-EIGHT The Spectator 1927 Delco Lights Plumbing Wiring Electric Supplies and Radios Heating O. F. KELLI] SALES CO. Brimfield, Illinois Brimfield News Brimfield, Illinois Be a part owner in your Lighting Company Buy CENRTAL ILLINOIS L1QHT COMPANl] DIVIDENDS CLCf SeFEXCEPT QUARTERLY W ( INCOME SURTAX Preferred Shares Phone 43 ELMWOOD, ILL. MEN Earn while you learn AUTO MECHANICS OR ELECTRICITY QREER, Peoria, 705 Main St. EIGHTY-NINE DR. OTTO W. SIMPSON DR. CHAS. D. SNELLER Practice Limited to Eve, Ear, Nose and Throat Suite 319-22 Jefferson Bldg., Peoria, 111 Phone 7221 ——..—..— —••—-——-•—••——«—“—-— — — ■— —-—”—-— + Theodore Flack—“I wish I was a Scotchman.” Col Iyer Hill—“Why?” Theodore—“Because they have such close friends.” £ % Viola IIarty—“I think it's too had that LeRoy is going to he an old bachelor.” Ruth Porter (absent mindedlv)—“Oh! I suppose he inherited it; his father and grandfather were probably bachelors, too.” Arthur Melmn—“What's the matter? Your eyebrows are burnt.” Andrew Whittaker—“I did that shaving.” Arthur—“Huh! How could you burn your eyebrows shaving?” Andrew “Oh! I shave with a blow-torch.'’ Harold '-Hotel Dave MeClugage, Mgr. 217 MAIN STREET PEORIA, ILLINOIS 1 i +— 4-14( 1—Phones—4-( ( ( 7 : I ,—„——..——..—..—■„—u.—..—..—..—� —..—..—«—-—«—-—� ■—-r NINETY T7VER seeking to serve and satisfy, has been v and shall continue to be the guiding spirit of the organization to whom you entrusted the engraving of this annual. Peoria Engraving Co. Pioneer Engraven of Central Ulinoie Artists, Engravers, EIcctrotvpers, Catalogue and Color Plate Makers 101 Mair. Street Pcona, Illinois NINETY-ONE The Spectator 1927 GOOD WILL j It is the badge of real service. That j quality of serving you that makes our • lines stand out with demanded prefer-| ence. | An underlying foundation of friend-! ships—so valuable to us intrinsically and j indirectly—that we would not for a lot • make a claim we could not stand be-! hind. j That is the plain bid which we al-: wavs invite new trade. ! ' Suits and Topcoats $20, $25, $30, $35, $40 Strickler Armstrong Elmwood, 111. j i + —■■—••—— ! i Home Study — � ■----� ■ a. ■« � � — � � � P— .«■ —•£• Business Courses Anyone with an ordinary education can I learn one of our easy simplified Home Courses. | Check the position that interests you most and I mail this ad. for FREE information. □ Higher Accountant □ Stenographer-Typist 0 Salesman □ Business Manager 0 Hotel Accountant 0 Auditor National Business and Accountancy Institute Horace Safford, Director Jefferson Bldg. Peoria, 111. ■■a------------ Mr. Taylor—“What important thing didn't they have one hundred years ago? John Minor—“Me.'’ t� j • � � f Two in a hammock attempted to kiss, When all of a sudden •sup .� (j| popuuj A� qx | DRS. PARKER AND DURKIN DIAGNOSIS Suite 927 Peoria Life Building i PEORIA, ILLINOIS NINETY-TWO The Spectator 1927 The Spectator 1927 Se Us Don’t Renein That Mortgage Secure a new loan on your farm from the Federal Land Bank, the FARRIERS’ OIDN FINANCIAL INSTlTUTlOn LONGTIME LOANS PRE PA YMENT PHI VI LEGES LOW INTEREST RATES No Renewals—Small Expense Prompt Seruice For further particulars call on ; Peoria County National Farm Loan Association Dr. R. B. Roberts, Sec.-Treas. Walter C. Tucker, President BRIMFIELD, ILLINOIS 4.--------------------------------------------------------- , I N NETY-FOUR The Spectator ok — = 1927 tpr When in Peoria, shop at ! BLOCK KUHL I : The store of service, and high quality merchandise at the lowest prices. Make Block and Kuhl Co. your “home.” 4.------------------------------------------- John LaFollette—“Can you sign your name with your eyes shut, Dad? His Father—“Certainly.” John—“Well shut your eyes and sign my report card.” I•! ei Mr. Coberly—“What is a vacuum?” Archie—“I have it in my head, but I can't say it. ----------------------------------------------------- I I PORTRAITS BY PHOTOGRAPHY | The only tilings we make, but we make them good! | THE PIJKE | STUDIO ! I I 107 S. Jefferson Opposite Niagara Hotel j I PEORIA, ILLINOIS i | JVe have had a world of experience. NINETY-FIVE The Spectator 1927 £e 2 An annual of unusual merit must 5 Ka )e fine typography and excellent printing { IN this Annual vJe believe we kave produced a School Tear Book of the best craftsmanship and one that deserves your approbation. Personal attention is given to all details entering into the making of the Annuals which we produce. Tour patronage is solicited. 2 WAGONER PRINTING COMPANY Printers of College and High School Annuals GALESBURG, ILLINOIS . v War •« • p- iKL - � ' -A •, . -iv- gb S '• , , v : £ _. v ■■• •• ',■«-■■ •■' Sr -