Buffalo High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Buffalo, MT)

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lost in reverie, and she does not hear the approaching footsteps. Bomnie, always on the alert, watches the khaki-clad figure closely, from the shadewof her steamer chair. He advances cautiously toward the motionless girl standing at the deck rail, all unconscious of the impending danger. Fearing foul play on the part of the Shadow,” Bonnie quickly advances to her companions side. The Shadow turns abruptly and glides away into the darkness. Knowing of Lucia’s fears, Bonnie thinks it best not to inform her of the presence of the Shadow. She decides to assume the responsi- bility of guarding her companion. She asks Captain Sellcck if she may use his wireless. The Captain, knowing her mission on the boat, asks no questions, but readily assents. In a few moments the following message is sent: Head of S. S. Dept. New York City. Be on hand. Your assistance needed. Am returning with Lucia Lewis on THE HELEN. Mysterious khaki-clad person shadowing her. No clue and no foul play as yet, but wish to have mystery solved. B. L. K. S. S. W. Paris. Next day dawns clear and fair. THE HELEN is scheduled to arrive in New York at 10:30. The ship is surrounded by an atmosphere of hur- ry and bustle. Everyone is preparing to leave at the moment of its arrival. Bonnie watches anxiously for the Shadow, but he does not appear. The ship anchors at the scheduled time; the gangplank is low- ered and the eager passengers hurry to the shore. Lucia, closely ac- companied by Bonnie, bids Marguerite and Captain Sclleck adieu, and eagerly approaches the shore. A distinguished car awaits them and Lucia accompanies Mrs. Nicholas Noel (nee Ruth Spurgeon) to her home in the Biltmore Apartments. Bonnie declines the invitation because of urgent business. Immediately upon the departure of the car, Bonnie is joined by a very officially garbed personage, Rubye Olson, Head of the Secret Ser- vice Department in New York. They engage in a few minutes conversa- tion. They turn toward the ship just as the khaki-clad person ad- vances from the gangplank. Several hours later, we find a dinner party assembled at the Noel home in the Biltmore Apartments. Colonel Nicholas Noel is relating his northern explorations to his guests. Professor J. F. Griffith of Yale, University, Judge Perry Best of Boston, and Lucia Lewis, noted Parisian artist, when the butler presents the cards of visitors. In a few minutes he returns accompanied by Secret Service Workers, Rubye Olson and Bonnie King. Between them walks the khaki-clad figure or the Shadow. Lucia pales and rises. This, says Rubye, is Sammy, the ’Shadow1. Alias Ivan Abbott,. adds Bonnie, withdrawing the real Shadow’s disguise• A great deal of amazement follows: Ivan explains that he made a trip to Paris under disguise in order to escape the notoriety which came as a result of his new invention in the electrical world. He had not dared to make himself known to Lucia in the presence of others and Fate had denied them a privn.te meeting. He had not, however, been successful in foiling the Secret Service Workers. Butr he adds, this reunion is worth sacrificing my time for the public’s gratification of notoriety. The last strains of the Buffalo Revue floated over the crowd. This time they seemed to say, We’re Out To Win, We’re Out To Win And We Have Won Today.

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versation,various references are made to a mysterious person who seems to be shadowing Lucia's foot-steps There is a knock at the door and an attractive young lady enters the room. She is none other than the ingenious designer, Lorraine Rung. The three are soon engaged in a discussion concerning the mysterious khaki-clad personage. Lucia has spent tha past year with Kathryn and Lorraine in Paris, continuing her study of art,and it was not until the last week that these three girls had regretted their sojourn here in Paris. Day and night, for the past week, they have been folowed by an unknown person. The Shadow,” as the girls call him, always appears to wish to speak to them. However, he never accosts them in a body, but individually. One eveninghe stole up silently behind Loraine and placed his hand on her arm as if to detain her. Lorraine turned around suddenly to discover that it was none other than the mysterious Shadow. A policeman happened on the scone at the same instant and the Shadow bowed and said in well- marked English, Pardon me. Mile., I was mistaken. Lorraine and the officer gazed in astonishment after the figure. Ho wonder then, that they are worried; Lucia departs for New York tomorrow, but fears for the safety of her two friends. After an earnest consultation, they decide to appeal to Monsieur Harold Stevenson, American Consul in the city. An hour later finds the three girls in the private office of Con- sular Stevenson. They explain the situation to him. He is deeply concerned and advises the girls to employ Secret Service Workers. Since Lucia seems to bo the main sought character of the Shadow he states that she will be accompanied by a detective also on her journey homoward. T' use as little suspicion as possible, he suggests that a woman dotccv. ateorapany her. He sends a notice to the Secret Ser- vice Department of the city and almost immediately a knock is heard at the door. A young lady, dressed according to the fashion of the day, enters the office. She greets the girls cordially. They look doubt- ful for a few minutes, but Kathryn recognizes in her, her old class mate, Bonnie King. The throe girls arc very surprised to learn that Bonnie also is in Paris, but she reminds them that since she is in the S. S. Work, her work must be kept secret. Kathryn and Lorraine are overjoyed to hear that Bonnie will accompany Lucia on her journey, and Lucia is equally happy to learn that similar steps will be taken to protect the two girls remaining in Paris. The next morning finds Bonnie and Lucia ready to embark on the HELEN for America. Farewells are said and the Shadow is forgotten in the excitement of departure. An onlooker might observe, however, that among the last passengers aboard the ship is a khaki-clad figure. He wends his way among the crowd and is gone from view, Lucia and Bonnie enjoy their first day at sea. The captain of the ship, Daniel J. Selleck, sees that his guests of honor lack no ac- commodations. They are given the best of service, and not the slight- est courtesy is omitted. As they are seated on the deck toward the evening of the first day, watching the sunset on the waves. Captain Selleck approaches them and presents another distinguished passenger aboard the HELEN. Miss Marguerite Hansen, noted worker in the mission- ary field, is just returning from a prolonged trip to the Orient. In all their reminiscence of past days,the Shadow is forgotten and time passes quickly. It is the last evening the girls will spend together on the boat. Lucia is standing alone, on deck, watching the white caps as the boat speeds through the waters of the mighty Atlantic. Her thoughts are

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Class of 1-9-3-0 1-9-3-0 at Buffalo High No other year the same. Every Senior a comrade true Whatever be his name or fame. 1-9-3-0 at Buffalo High Had as its own a class of twelve. More of these Seniors you may know If in these verses, you will delve. Ivan, the Sammy of our class In music all did he surpass, Lucy, auburn-haired and fair. In speech did her fame declare. John ever true to his basketball team. One of our best students the teachers did deem. Ruth the fairer poet of our throng Thrilled and cheered others by her song. Next comes Harold so silent and wise A clever person under his disguise. Marguerite, dainty, prim and neat. Was admired by teachers for her attitude sweet. Lorraine, our capable editor-in-chief. In giving directions was anything but brief. Kathryn, in Algebra did excel. Home Economics also her praises tell Dan, our cheer leader at the basketball games. Was quite in love with one of the Sophomore dames. Bonnie, our shorthand and typing shark. In Chemistry, also reached the high mark. Perry, our orator, writer' and what not, •Was in the meshes of love, firmly caught. To faithful Rubye s lot, it did fall To be loader of her class, as well as basketball 1-9-3-0 at Buffalo High Has made its record through this class. The journey has been long and sometimes hard. But all such obstacles it did'outclass. 1-9-3-0 at Buffalo High May its memory live and die--never The Seniors have tried to do their best. May their friendship with Buffalo High never sever