Butler High School - Nugget Yearbook (Butler, NJ)

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THE NUGGET Mystery Surrounds Murder Body of Scottish General found near Palace Grounds—Motive SCENE, May 2- Late last evening, the bleed- ing and mangled body of Banquo was found near the hidden path that leads to the royal palace. Accompanied by his son, he entered the grounds early in the evening and at the eastern gate they turned their horses over to a groom, who seemed to have been the only person to witness the dastardly deed. The groom claims that shortly after leaving his master, he heard the latter call for a light, which was at once supplied. Almost im- mediately cries rang out and he distinguished Banquo’s voice urging Fleance to escape The groom ran to the nobleman’s assistance, but received a blow that rendered him uncon- scious. When he recovered, he dragged himself to the palace to report the murder. r Crime Unknown King Macbeth is grief-stricken, as he hovers around Banquo’s body lying in state at the palace. A close relationship existed between the two noblemen as they had been associate generals in the service of King Duncan; and the King has stated that lie will leave no stone unturned in Lis efforts to discover the identity of the murderers. The hiding-place of Fleance is unknown, and despite Banquo fs command to his son, as stated by the groom, the authorities are inclined to connect his flight with the murder. The entire sea coast is patroled by the police force, and it is thought that the murderers will shortly be brought to justice. —PAUL 8. RICHARD8. Ode To A Curtain Curtain blowing in the breeze, Whispering messages to the trees, Tell me, curtain, do you know In what course our lives will flow? Do we childish to you seem? Will each hope prove but a dream? Or has that soft breeze told you That we all great deeds will do? You have watched us day by day, Seen us stumble on our way, Seen us fail, then courage take Will we of life a success make? rmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmma ------------ Page Twenty-eight

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THE NUGGET The Brotherhood of Sciences Story banal on a scientific experiment, which was recently described in the Literary Digest. Chief of Police Snyder was in despair. His ablest detectives had followed his instructions; they hud traced the mysterious theft of several valuable jewels to their hiding place, and had recovered with them a priceless diamond. Where it had come from they did not know. That it had been found hidden in the same room with the other stolen gems, led him to believe that the priceless jewel, which he now held in his open palm, had not been obtained honestly. But who could have hidden it there in that little attic-room over the jeweler’s store? Evi- dently, one of the jeweler’s three helpers, for no one else had access to that room. One of these three had been strongly suspected since on several occasions he had been in that room, altho apparently on perfectly reasonable er- rands. For over three hours now, Chief of Police Snyder had l een examining, question- ing, threatening and even pleading, with this suspect, Roland Day, but never a startled look nor a nervous move could he detect in that perfect mask of a face. In despair, he picked up a magazine, and idly turned the pages to regain his own usual steadiness of nerve. Suddenly, he became alert; he straightened up in his chair, and read care- fully the article he had been glancing at— “Measuring the Emotions. ” The last paragraph attracted his especial attention. It ran:—“One of the strangest features is that the extent of the subject’s emotions is recorded whether he be conscious of any emotion or whether he show any external sign of it or not. Indeed”, it concluded, “pent-up emotion effectively concealed and con- trolled is indicated in a more pronounced man- ner than if relieved by weeping, and this ap- plies equally to other controlled emotons. ” Soon Snyder had made his plan complete and was speeding away to the office of this I)r. Waller, whose apparatus for detecting the emo- tions was described in the article that he had read. Assured by Dr. Waller himself that his plan would probably l»e successful, he sent for his men to bring Roland Day, who had been ar- rested on suspicion, to the laboratory of Dr. Waller. In his calm reserved wfay, Day allowed him- self to be trussed up in the apparatus and made no comment when the nature of the ex- periment was explained, for he was simply told that the little bead of light would measure his emotions. Accordingly the experiment was begun. Day was found to be no coward, as Snyder already realized . However, the latter knew that the dis- covery of the valuable diamond was not sus- pected by Day, who had been questioned only with reference to the other jewels. The Chief was chewing his cigar furiously as Dr. Waller continued his experiment, chat- ting, as he worked, in a most natural way, but, meantime, studying his patient who main- tained his calm appearance. Then, without warning, the Doctor picked up the diamond. “This is the biggest job you have tackled, isn’t it?” Day scarcely moved, but the little spot of light, which recorded the slightest emotion, shot up, and he realized that science had laid bare his secret. He hesitated slightly, threw a swift look toward the chief, and then, with colorless face, and, in a voice strangely un- like his own, said huskily: ‘41 gu»»ss you 've got me—I ’ll own up.9 9 Dorothy R. Snover. MY PET AMBITION of all my pet ambitions. There’s one thing that I crave— The one thing that I’m wishin’ Ere they lay me in my grave; It’s to write a bit of rhyming. Something that’s the rage. And then to have it printed On The Nugget’s Literary lVoduction page. Page Twenty-seven

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THE NUGGET School Life From the Freshman Viewpoint. In our ntudy room, we sit, Up and down the aisles vte flit, An easy mark for snubs and scorn, We’re often made to feel forlorn; But tho confronted by things strange, We hope in time, school life will change. Through Sophmorc Eyes. Ours would be a happy lot, For our joys would never stop If we were not suppressed, And the teachers weren’t distressed Just because we have a little fun. As the Juniors See it. Blamed for all deeds of mischief, Sure to be scolded each day. School life for the Juniors Has difficulties strewn in the way. No matter how plausible our pretext, It’s a crime to be found in the hall, And as for innocently entering the cloakroom, The faculty won’t believe it at all. According to Senior Perspective. School life is well worth living; For tho some days are dark and drear, We’ve found that the joys were plentiful As we’ve passed into each new year. And now as our paths are dividing What a wonderful pleasure ’twill be To look back and feel we’ve passed thru Our four years so successfully. By Faculty Standards. “Each for allf And all for each; All for all, And each for each. ” If each of us could recognize The Source of all as One, And feel oneself a part of all This Good, from sun to sun. Could know the joy of honest work, The blessedness of giving, The peace of mutual helpfulness, Of reverent, kindly living. Could find in service, happiness, With fun, good cheer and mirth, We’d have right here in Butler, now, The finest school on earth. ’20-21 Chronicle SENIOR BAZAAR A very attractive bazaar was held by the Seniors during the week preceding Xmas. The isolated room adjourning the Park Hotel building, was artistically decorated in green and red floral designs. Small round tables were placed about the center of the room, upon which hot chocolate and cake was served by students in Japanese costumes. Against the walls were draped booths from which candy, cake and handmade articles were sold. A special table was provided for the sale of quaint foreign articles which at- tracted a great deal of curiosity from the unusual number of people who were present. During the evening the high school orches- tra rendered a number of popular selections. As a result of the bazaar, over a hundred dollars found its way into the Senior treasury and the class felt greatly encouraged to con- tinue social activities. THE SPANISH AND FRENCH PLAYS On the last Friday in April two short plays were given on the high school lawn by the Spanish and French departments. The most attractive was of course, the cos- tumes. Those in the French play represented the time of Louis, the fourteenth, while in the Spanish play, the dress of the present Page Twenty-nine