Canastota High School - Toot Yearbook (Canastota, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1921 volume:

The Moneysworth Store The store that always aims to give a square deal and a little more for the money without sacrificing quality. Our Motto is and will continue to be lower prices and more business Geo. E. Fisher Hardware Co., Inc. Heavy and Shelf HARDWARE House Furnishing Goods, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Plumbing, Steam Fitting, Tin Roofing and Sheet Iron Work. Stoves and Ranges and Blacksmith Supplies. BEMISS BLOCK 108 Peterboro St. W. H. Cronk Co Canastota, New York Compliments of The Newberry-Near Compa ny The Weaver J. B. WEAVER The Best is the Cheapest. The place to Prove it is The Shoe Shine KELLY BROS. Man GrocerieSySmoked Meats and Vegetables C. B. FURGUSON Phone 20 CANASTOTA, N. Y. Compliments Kelsey's Ice Cream Cltag.E.Farr To Take Home and in Cones Ice Cold Soft Drinks Booth’s Chocolates Athletic Goods Established 1876 Incorporated 1887 makeour bank your bank STATE BANK —-OF,-— CANASTOTA. NT RESOURCES OVER $680,000.00 Clark=Gleason Co. Dry Goods ___ -:0 Men’s and Women’s Furnishings and Fancy Goods New Line of Cotton and Wool Bathing Suits for Men, Women and Children CANASTOTA, N. Y. We congratulate Prof Sim- mons. the other members of the Faculty and School Board on the high standard of excellence that our Public Schools have reached. BRIDGE SOUTER CO. Inc J. C. Skaden Son Men’s Furnishings Canastota, New York C. W. Schlernitzauer BARBER Center Street Canastota, N. Y. Vulcanizing and Tire Service GET OUR PRICES FIRST ON Goodyear, Fisk, Goodrich and United States Tires F. C. Dingman Gas and Oils Phone 15-J Compliments of Campbell Woolsey Schrafft’s High Grade Candies Package Goods Seaman Chapman Ice Cream and Confectionary Delicious Ice Cold Desserts Drinks THE TOOT COMMENCEMENT NUMBER VOL. I. Canastota, N. Y., June, 1921. No. 2 PUBLISHED SEMI-ANNUALLY BY STUDENTS OF THE CANASTOTA HIGH SCHOOL CANASTOTA, NEW YORK EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief LOIS E. TEWINKEL, ’21 Associate Editors HELEN M. TEWINKEL,’22 MARY A. MILMOE. ’22 Business Management AVERY MERWIN, '22 Business Manager ALTON SKELTON, ’23 Advertising Manager FRANCIS GREMS, ’23 Art Editor EUGENE LARCHER, '23 Subscription Editor Faculty Advisers MISS FRANCES MAE BULL MISS NAOMI O. SCOVILLE, MISS HELEN C. CARROLL. Literary Business GREETINGS Canastota High School may well be proud of the graduating class of 1921. Of the nine members, six have a total of 80 or more counts. Seventy-two counts properly distributed as to subjects are required for graduation. Five have a gen- eral average for the four years work of more than 83 per cent. The Valedic- torian of the class has an average for the four years of high school work of 87.93 per cent and the Salutatorian a general average for the same period of 87.66 per cent. These scholarship standings have an added significance when we realize that the passing grade in Regents examinations is 60 per cent and in school work 70 per cent. The class of 1921 has not been satisfied with meeting minimum state and school requirements. The results of the four years seem to indicate that the members of the class have been studying to acquire an education rather than merely to “get by . Not only are they of the first rank scholastically, but they -are young men and young women possessing the qualities necessary for the highest type of citizen- ship . 6 THE TOOT Canastota H.gh School is proud of them but it wishes it had twenty-nine just like them instead of nine. We may believe that the nine show what old C.H.S. can do for pupils if they are willing. The only difference between them and the other twenty who oughht to be with them on the graduating platform this year is that they saw their opportunity and made the most of it, while the other twen- ty did not see or see ng, thought the job too big. The twenty looked at immed- iate conditions; the nine looked at ultimate conditions and results. But while prais ng the nine who “came through’’ and wishing the other twenty had seized the opportunity we cannot forget our own responsibilities. Are the twenty entirely at fault? Every child d ffers from every other child in natural equipment and inclination. Is our High school course s-o narrow that it appealed only to the nine? Would the other twenty have “come through” if a greater variety of subject matter had been offered. If the twenty had not been crowded into too large classes would their interest and enthusiasm have remained dormant? Could they have been aroused to the opportunities ahead of them if the pupils had been fewer and more individual attent'on had been given by the teacher? Would a greater number of boys stay in High school if a larger propor- tion of the teachers were men? Were many of those who left financially embar- rassed and would they have finished high school if they had been offered a part time schedule? All in all, are we catering to the few or serving the many? We wonder. But the problem will not be solved by wondering. Only much thought and hard work on the part of the people of the village, the parents, the faculty, and the pupils will bring about a solution. E. G. S. TWO IN A SEAT Voter of Canastota, we need a new high school building. Are you going to let us have it? It’s up to you! Your children are forced to receive their high school education in a building which is about half the required size. In the first place the work of the high school in all branches should be carried on in one building. As it is, the manual training department is in the Spencer Street School. We need about fourteen class rooms, equiped with ample black-board space. We have eight. For two years the study hall has been divided by folding doors that a part may be used as a class room. This necessitates the remaining portion, used as a study hall, to be so crowded that it is almost impossible for one to concentrate on what he is doing. There are many instances where two pupils occupy one seat and have insufficient room for text books. The cooking and sewing classes meet in the same room at the same time. This retards progress as the girls of one group are curious to see what is being done by the girls of the other. You knew that High School Hall hrs been condemned. You know too how great an extent the town reeds a public hall for athletics and other entertainments. A new high s hocl building can be erected which will supply all these necessities at the present time and for a good many years to come. Do these tacts mean anything to you? Are you especially anxious to have the place where ycu live scorned and looked down upon even by smaller towns because it fails to provide the increasing require- ments to promote education? What are you going to do about it? No doubt, very soon the town’s people will be given an opportunity to vote (continued on page 24 THE TOOT 7 FARMING MACHINERY AND ITS DEVELOPMENT IN AMERICA When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore are the founders of civilization.” These words cf Daniel Webster exemplify the importance of agriculture, the oldest of all occupations. Agriculture began when the first man selected plants for his food. His next step was to scratch the ground with a stick and plant seed. From these simple beginnings, it has advanced thru the centuries until today, traction engines haul over our great wheat fields gang plows that engines pull over the fields of ripened grain a machine which at one operation harvests, thrashes and sacks the grain; and as one humorist says, ‘Does everything except to cash the check for the crop.” Foremost among the causes for this progress in agriculture is the de- velopment of farm machinery, many of these implements being the inven- tions of Americans. At the time of the early colonists the plow was a poorly constructed af- fair made entirely of wood; and it was in the United States that the first improvements in the plow were made. Among those who helped per- fect the plow was the statesman, Thomas Jefferson, who constructed the first mould-board according to scientific principles. Afterwards, Jethro Wood made a plow wholly out of cast iron. This, however, did not meet the needs of the western farmer. The sod of the vast praries could not be broken fast enough with the plow of a single share; so about the mid- dle of the eighteenth century came the gang plow which turned from four to five furrows at a time. At first it was drawn by horses, but later steam was used, the plow being propelled by means of cables. The plow has thus become a great force which leaves in its make a bread belt of well-broken soil. This useful invention was scon followed by that of the reaper. Altho 8 THE TOOT English inventors did much to prepare the way for a good reaping ma- chine, the first successful one was made in the United States. In the summer of 1831, Cyrus McCormick made a trial of a reaper which he had invented and accomplished the magnanimous task of cutting six acres of oats in in afterr.con. McCormick’s invention gave new life to the farming in the United States. Improvements upon this machine came “thick ard fast , ard so the self-raking reaper was finally made. It saved the labcr of the man who had raked the wheat from the platform. Then came the self-b rder, which the labor of four or five men by binding the grain as it was cut, into sheaves. The last step in the development of the reaper was taken when the complete harvester was invented by Mat- teson. This machine cuts the standirg grain, threshes it, winnowes it and places it in sacks. The combined harvester and reaper is drawn either by horses; thirty or forty in number, or by a powerful engine. It does as much work in a day as one hundred men could have done before the days of McCormick. To propel these gang-plows and harvesters requires a powerful en- gine for this and various other purposes the tractor is indispensable. This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine which furnishes power both for propulsion and cutting, thrashing and binding the grain, it is especially advantageous since it can be managed easily in places where there is little room. Another very useful invention is the sowing machine used for planting grain. Formerly all grain was sown by hand, and in regions where farms are small this practice is still continued. The modern seeders are drawn by horses and under ordinary conditions one of them will plant from eight to ten acres a day. Considering agriculture as the art of raising clcthing materials, the cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1 793, has had more influence on industry, wealth and political history than ary other labor saving device. Its purpose was to separate the seeds from the cotton, a task which then required so much lime that cotton was very expensive and only the rich could afford to buy it. By using Whitney's machine one man could clean a thousand pounds in a single day. This invention increased the cotton production to such an extent that today it is one of the leading industries of our country. Besides the complicated machinery for the larger farms, are the simpler implements more commonly used. Among these are the special potato machinery, the mewing and thrashing machines, hay rakes and loaders. Of the potato machinery, the planter fills a place cf importance. This machine not only delivers the seed at regular intervals but mixes fertilizer with the soil at the same time. The spraying machine is becoming very important in combatting irsects and diseases. It consists of power spray- ers which hold from fifty to one hundred gallons. The potato diggers vary greatly in style. The most common type digs the potatoes, separates them from the rubbish and dirt and runs them into crates, or if crates are not used the potatoes are caught in an iron box and dumped at intervals. THE TOOT The thrashing machine combines the thrasher, winnowing machine and stackes. The most recent type was invented by Curtis C. Baldwin. Hay rakes and loaders are also machines which have saved time and labor in comparison with older methods of raking and loading by hand. Such has been the progress in this art, that the labor of producing a bushel of wheat has been reduced from a little over three hours to about ten minutes, ard from a cost of eighteen to four cents a bushel. This great savirg of time and labor has made America the greatest agricultural nation. It has been one of the most important factors in the development of the West, and has increased our commerce and exports to a great ex- tent. America, today is not only feeding herself but is practically feed- ing Europe. The old world is calling upon the new to supply it with food- stuffs until the devastated portions are again able to produce crops and, thanks to the American farmer with his modern machinery, America can respond to the call. MILDRED I. WILLIAMS. FOUR AMERICAN STATESMEN “Statesman yet friend to truth of soul sincere In action faithful and in honor clear. Who broke no promise, served no private end. Who gained no title and who lost no friend.” True statesmanship is founded net on cunning, artifice or selfish princi- ples, but on the ideals of great men and for the purpose of serving hu- manity. It stands for all that is honorable and just; all that is faithful and true; in short, Statesmanship is Right prevailing over Wrong, Justice over Injustice. It seeks to preserve rather than annihilate and to advance rath- er than retard. America—“America the Hope of the World” has de- velcped the standards of her statesmanship on the immortal doctrine of Abraham Lincoln—“that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that the government of the people, by the people and for the people, shall not perish from the earth”. Let us see how a few of America’s statesmen measure up to these regulations. Benjamin Franklin, successful in many varied careers, whose genius, the pressing need of his country revealed to its full proportions, was the first great American statesman. He defended the principle, very unusual among the colonists, that local disputes should be set aside for the public good. As soon as the thirteen colonies had formed themselves into the United States of America, George Washington became renowned as a statesman. He was an influential leader, the soul of honor, not hasty in his decision but always careful and judicious. A believer in a strong government and strictly enforced laws, George Washington is remembered by every American as the father of his country . America had a hard struggle for existance and England made it more difficult by her impositions until finally President Madison, urged by Henry Clay, waged a strong fight in defense of the smaller nation’s honor. 10 THE TOOT Clay was a member of the great triumvirate made up of Daniel Webster, John C. Calhoun and himself. By his stand in regard to the Missouri compromise, he won the title of the “great pacificator . His sympathies went out to all in trouble even to those of other lands; although several times a candidate for the presidency, he never attained that goal. Lin- coln in an eulcgy at the funeral of Henry Clay said of that great states- man: “His example teaches us that one can scarcely be so poor but that if he will, he can acquire sufficient education to get through the world respectably”. Daniel Webster, the “great expounder of the constitution,” was a statesman but shone more brilliantly fcr America as an orator. He was a cwer in the lar.d, a defender of the nationality of states and firmly de- voted to the peipetuity and integrity of the Union. The third statesman of the triumvirate, John C. Calhoun, whose title ot the “great nullifier” is evidence cf his ardent championship of states rights, was a supporter of the policy of internal improvements and dreamed cf national roads and waterways which would unite the different sections more closely. Internal improvements, the abolishment of imprisonment for debt, the advancement of education and the beginning of foreign immigration were events which took place during William H. Seward’s career as statesman. Perhaps one of the most important and best known incidents of Seward’s service was the purchase of Alaska from Russia, for which he was largely responsible. On his tomb, the epitaph, He was Faithful” shows in what great respect he was held by his former countrymen. Now we have come to him whom Lowell calls “the first American”— humanity’s statesman—Abraham Lincoln. Unskilled in the art of state- craft, he accomplished tasks which other famous statesmen had not dared dream of undertaking. He was the guid'ng star of the nation during its darkest period of the Civil War. The whole country laid its burden on his shoulders. Patient yet wise, sympathetic yet just, humble yet great, Abraham Lincoln lived, worked and died for America. America is indebted to James G. Blaine for originating the Pan-Ameri- can Congress which is bringing all Americans into common touch with each other and which has cemented the relations of the republics of the New World. The twenty-second and twenty-fourth President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, did not possess conspicuous qualities as a statesman but won the trust and admiration cf the people by his simplicity and firmness and devotion to what, in his opinion, were the best interests of the country. One of his own sayings, better than any other words, illus- trate Mr. Cleveland’s democratic sentiments. “Public officers are the servants and agents of the people to execute laws which the people have made and within the limits of a constitution which they have established.” We now come to one of the most inspiring of Americans—-Theodore Roosevelt. To him the pecple looked for leadership when the future ap- peared most threatening, knowing that he would always invest his mighty THE TOOT 11 energy on the side of Justice. His assistance in the Panama revolution helped create that great canal and his measures in regard to the Russo- Japanese war wen for him the Nobel peace prize. That he was most bit- terly hated by his enemies and most deeply loved by his friends is suf- ficient to demonstrate the estimate and worth of Theodore Roosevelt as a true American statesman. As governor of the Philippines, William Howard Taft exercised his ability as a statesman, and played a large part in the successful advance- ment of those islands. President Taft followed the course begun by his predecessors and because of his stand on the Payne-Aldrich Tariff, dissat- isfied Republicans formed what is now known as the Progressive Party. Again we come upon a statesman who was a great president at a critical time, Woodrow Wilscn. A man of peace, he was forced to lead the na- tion into the most terrible war that the world has ever known. He en- tered the White House, a vigorous man in the prime of life to leave it feeble and broken in health. But Woodrow Wilscn has not wasted his strength and years; he has placed America in the leadership of the world. In the future, proud and grateful countrymen will recognize the service he has rendered humanity and will rank his name with those of Washing- ton and Lincoln. Probably no American is so well krewn ever all the world as Herbert C. H oover. Devoted to the welfare of mankind, he is a man of practical organizing power on a large scale. Pcsscssrd of vast information and experience, he is a man who has acquired the confidence of nations and people. In fact, the statesmanship cf Mr. Hcover has just begun; time alone can prove to how great an extent it will develop. Closely linked to the name of Mr. Hoover is that of Charles Evans Hughes. Though not so well known as the former, he has been of great service to his country both as a lawyer and an investigator. Because Mr. Hughes exercises his own will in regard to political matters, party ma- chines steer clear of him and regard him as a very troublesome hindrance. As Secretary of State, Mr. Hughes has an excellent opportunity to exer- cise his abilities as a statesman. Elihu Root, conspicuous for the disinterested service, which, regard- less of the effect upon himself, he has rendered to his country, has an in- ternational reputation; and will, no doubt, take a leading part now, as he has always done in the negotiations of foreign policies. These incidents in the lives of American statesmen might be enumer- ated indefinitely. Each generation, every session of the United States Senate, every political administration develops “a man of the hour”. We may be certain that the achievements of these statesmen were the re- sult of their own individual labors and perseverance rather than fortunate circumstances. American statesmanship is and will forever be working against but one thing—that is injustice. It is and will forever be working for but one pur- pose—that is humanity. In the words of John Quincy Adams. 12 THE TOOT ' This hand to tyrants ever sworn the foe, For Freedom only deals the deathly blow; For gentle peace in Freedom s hallowed shade. For gentle peace in calm repose, the vengeful blade, Therefore young Americans, having learned how great men of your country have attained success, if you want your flag and your nation to be respected and trusted by the whole world, do as they have done, aim as they have aimed, work as they have worked. But try—the trying shall suffice, The aim if reached or not, makes great the life. LOIS E. TEW1NKEL. ELECTRICITY IN THE SERVICE OF AMERICA As we follow the industrial history of this great and prosperous coun- try of ours down thru its years of experience and development, we find that it has reached its present advanced position in the world of industry thru scientific invention and its appliance. Among modern nations, none is so quick as America to profit by its inventive ability and to employ la- bor-saving devices wherever they can be used. Realizing that the earth is the source of all wealth, America has not only improved but has discov- ered many more valuable methods of applying the forces of nature to the transformation of the raw material found in the earth into useful pro- ducts. It is this appetite for betterment that has increased our standard of efficiency and has given our nation the control of a material agency which first showed itself to the ancient Greeks at the beginning of the Christian Era and has come into the service of man in recent times. That agency is electricity. Despite the fact that the services of this wonderful agent were lost to mankind for a little over two thousand years, it has resurrected itself after this period of germination and growth in a place five thousand miles from where it first made its appearance, America. No other nation approaches America in its practical use. Since the time that Franklin discovered that lightening is the same thing as static electricity, American inventors have been making artificial lightening and harnessing it to turn the wheels of industry. Do it Electrically,” is America’s twentieth century appeal to the world. Regardless of what part of our country one visits he will find electric energy used in some form. In the factory, the workshop, the office, the home, the farm, in- deed every place where man is working or living and electric energy can be obtained, one can see at least one result of Franklin’s experiment. It is true, however, that America has not invented all the electric de- vices and appliances that are used in the country itself but to her not only goes the credit of adopting them and proving their efficiency and value to the world but for the principles and early experiments on which the more inventions of foreign countries have depended. Of all the applications of electricity, probably no other electric machine THE TOOT .13 appears more in practical use in America than the electric motor. This machine was invented by an Englishman, Michael Faraday, but it has been improved and adapted for driving pewer to such a great extent in America that we can at least claim credit for its rise in the electrical world. It is a machine constructed on thoroughly sound engineering lines and is reliable, adaptable and suitable for use under the majority of conditions wheie driving power is needed. It has proved its value both in factories and workshops and in the driving of electric locomotives. In every case it has been found to be economical and efficient after once installed. Before leaving electricity as a motive pewer, it is necessary to mention the machine which generates the current, the dynamo. The dynamo dif- fers from the motor in that it converts mechanical energy into electrical while the motor converts electrical into mechanical. When we think of this, it either seems useless or that we have solved the problem of per- petual motion. It is not useless, for mechanical energy can be distributed a great distance from where it is made and the two machines will not de- velop perpetual motion because of friction. It is by the use of the dynamo that the hidden power of Niagara is converted into electrical energy and can be conducted to the surrounding cities by means of underground cables for illumination and other purposes. Electricity for illumination has been found to be the most satisfactory artificial light for citv ourposes. What a wrnd?rf”l a-ccmplishm-r t to throw a switch in a power station and produce an illuminous effect in the whole city nearly equal to that of the sun! In comparison with the candle of colonial days the electric light is a wonderful improvement and we owe its appearance to the electrical wizzard, Thomas Edison. However, there are two different kinds of lights in practical use. The light that Edison invented is the incandescent bulb and that used for street lighting was invented by Sir Humphrey Davy, an Englishman. Electricity is also rapidly taking the place of fuel for heating purposes. In the steel industry electric furnaces are now used practically altogether. They are not only a great improvement but their use adds greatly to the conservation of coal. Electric heating is also coming to the front in the household because of its many advantages. It ;s used for cooking as well as heating. One of the most necessary and useful of the electrical inven- tions is the telegraph invented in our own country by Robert Morse. This invention together with the laying of the Atlantic cable made immediate communication possible between America and Europe and finally with the whole world, one of the greatest accomplished in history. It was a sim- ple invention yet from it have come very great results. The telephone, the radio telephone and the wireless telegraph are closely related to the Morse invention. Among medical applications of electricity, the X-ray is probably the most familiar and important. It has proved itself of great service both to the dental and medical professions for examining internally. The rayn of light will pass thru any part of the body except bone so that a picturo 14 THE TOOT of the affected part can be reproduced. Numerous severe cases can be cited where the X-ray has saved lives. With the constant advancement and development of electricity it would almost be impossible to mention the numerous purposes to which it is ap- plied. The electric age has just begun and electric art is progressing by gigantic strides. Each stride brings it more and more to modern life. This is especially true in America where capital is ever ready to encourage promising enterprises and where new systems constantly find unoccupied fields for development. DARWIN L. GREGG. AMERICA’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN MUSIC Someone has said that music is the universal language of the soul and since this is true, its development has gone along with that of civilization, leaving various types characteristic of these different stages of develop- ment. As the intellectual side of man expressed itself in the other arts, so has it in music. There are several sources of American music. Among the most prominent are, the music of the North American Indian, the ne- gro melodies, the Psalmody of the Puritans and the Kentucky Mountain songs. The Indian music has had little share in the actual development of the art, because when the Indian came under the influence of civilization, he cast off his old customs, and with them the accompanying music, so that only in rare instances have the tunes for war dances and religious rites been preserved. Although the negro brought his songs from Africa, they are usually regarded as American. He, in contrast to the Indian did not cast his melodies aside, and upon these many American and foreign composers have based their compositions, giving these beautiful plaintive tunes due recognition. A third source from which we have the term “American music” is the Psalmody of the Puritan. When the Puritans first migrated to America, they regarded singing as a sin and all their Psalms were read. Gradually, however, it became popular to chant them, and eventually a precentor was appointed, whose duty was to lead the psalms or hymns. After taking up the source of music in America, it may be well to con- sider a few of the composers who have greatly influenced its develop- ment. Edward Alexander McDowell holds the present position as an American composer and he has truly been classed as the “most gifted and characteristic representative of our national music”. Mr. MacDowell had the advantage of receiving his education in Europe when a very young man and his association w:th the great teacher, Raff, was considerable help to him. Of his mary orchestra compositions the “Indian Suits” has strongest appeal. In eighteen ninety-six, MacDowell was given the chair of music at Columbia University. He resigned this position in nineteen four. Another composer worthy of mention is Horatio Parker. Mr. Parker THE TOOT ' 15 gained great distinction, his 'Hora Novissima” having become a perman- ent addition to the repertories of the best choral societies of America and England. He has received the honorary degree of Doctor of Music and served as prcfessor of music at Yale University. The name of George Whitfield Chadwick must not be omitted from the list of compcsers, for he has exerted a great influence upon the music of America and become famous by his overture “Rip Van Winkle”. Chadwick is considered by critics the most important American musical composer, with the exception of MacDowell. Since eighteen ninety-seven he has conducted the annual music festival at Worcester, Massachusetts. Touchirg upon the American music of today there is one word which seems to express it most adeqately and that word is Popular. By popular we mean the music of the people, which consists of folk songs, national sergs, church music and last but not least, the present syncopated or commonly called jazz” music. Folk songs are these that have passed from one generation to another, and they will alwn.vs have a place in the hearts of the people. Stephen C. Foster is by far the best known writer of the folk-song. Among his compositions are “Old Folks at Heme,” “Old Black Joe,” “My Old Ken- tucky Home, Massas in the Cold, Cold Ground”—songs familiar to many nationalities. Words play a very important part in popular music, as is plainly illustrated in the touching words of “Home, Sweet Home” and in the jingle of the words of “Dixie”. The repertory of popular music in America is especially rich in patriotic and national songs. Such songs usually or’ginate in time of depression and war. The Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil war and the late World war have all had their part in calling forth certain songs. This pa- triotic music seems to act as an incentive to patriotism, enlistment and courage, cheering and inspiring our soldiers and sailors. Among some of the most popular patriotic songs are Yankee Doodle” introduced during the Revolutionary war. “The Constitution and Guerriere. during the War of 1812, Battle Hymn of the Republic, during the Civil war, and in the late World war “Keep the Heme Fires Burning.” “Long, Long Trail” were two of the numerous songs which gained popularity. The growth of the gospel and Sunday school hymn, the outcome or the revival and Sunday school movements, added to the trend of popular music in general. There has been much oppos’tion to the use of the popu- lar, secular song and there is no question that its spirit is far from religious, but it is the music which satisfies the uncultured taste, and as such is neces- sary in the less formal services of the church. Some of the gospel hvmns have become very popular. Such as “Sweet Bye and Bye, by J. P. Web- ster is sung wherever the English language is heard. The syncopated or jazz melodies have been abused by many, yet they have dene much in educating the public to an appreciation of music (continued on page 19 16 THE TOOT LOIS E. TE WINKEL She had the essential attributes of a lady, high veracity, deicate honor in her dealings, deference to others and refined personal habits.” Member of Athletic Association, member of Glee Club, treasurer 1919; Junior Response Committee 1920; Flag Pole Committee 1920; Junior Committee for Senior Picnic 1920; Pageant 1920; Class Secretary 1921; Editor-in-Chief TOOT” 1921; Senior Play 1921; Salutatorian 1921. JAMES ALLEN CULVER (“Jim”) James, the lad so courageous and bold, His wonderful feats could never be told. Manager Varsity Basket Ball Team 1920, Captain Varsity Basket Ball Team 1021, Athletic Council 1920-21, Class President 1918-21, Class Treasurer 1919, Civic’s Prize 1920, Winner in Prize Speaking Contests: second prize 1918, first prize 1921; honor- able mention in Hamilton Preliminary Contest 1921. MARIE ENGEGERD GUSTAFSON Thou earnest not to thy place by accident.” Member of Athletic Association, Member Glee Club, Captain Girl’s Basket Ball Team 1920, Mana- ger Girls’ Basket Ball Team 1921, Class Will 1921, Valedictorian 1921. THE TOOT 17 MILDRED IRENE WILLIAMS I’ll take the showers as they fall, I will not vex my bosom; Enough if at the end of all, A little garden blossom.” Member of Athletic Association, Member of Glee Club, winner of second prize in Speaking Contest 1921, Vice-President of Class 1921, Senior Play 1921. DARWIN LORIS GREGG All mankind loves a lover.” Member of Athletic Council 1921, Class Treasurer 1921, Senior Play 1921. RUTH ROANA BETTINGER My true love has my heart and I have his.” Member of Athletic Association, Member of Glee Club, Class Secretary 1919, Member of Flag Pole Committee 1920, Senior Play 1921. 18 THE TOOT TILLIE MABEL THOMPSON As a senior she entered our ranks, Ambitious and determined to make good. Her efforts have not been blanks, Nor her motto, I could, if I would.” Member of Athletic Association, Member of Class Color Committee, Senior Play 1921, Class Prophetess 1921. ESTHER MARGARET BAUER The noblest service comes from name- less hands, and the best servant does his work unseen.” Member of Athletic Association, Member of Glee Club. ELOISE BELLE CURTIS Art little ? Do thy little well.” Member of Athletic Association, Member of Glee Club. THE TOOT W MATTIE BELLE SMITH To which of us doth greater joy belong ? He hath his love; but I I have my song.” Member of Athletic Association, winner of second prize in Speaking Contest 1920, winner of first prize in Speaking Contest 1921. AMERICA’S ACHIEVEMENTS IN MUSIC [Continued from page 15] of a higher character. Melodies which would have been heard with de- light by the public a generation ago, now wculd be looked upon as flat and uninteresting. Music today is considered to be part of one’s education. Almost every child, whose parents can afford it, is given lessons upon some sort of in- strument at an early age. In the public schools throughout America, music teachers are maintained who teach the graded course of music and encourage and instruct the musical clubs and orchestras formed in the schools. America has not in the past produced very many composers, although she claims a few who are among the very best. Nevertheless, with the beautiful heritage of the Negro melody, the psalms of the Puritans and the Kentucky Mountain songs, is there any reason why America should not develop a music of her own, and exemplify the words of Robert Haven Schauffler: “Music is a house, not made with hands, Built by Love’s Father, where a little space The soul may dwell, a royal palace fit To meet the majesty of its demands, The place where man’s two lives unite, the place To hold Communion with the Infinite. ? RUTH R. BETTINGER. Old Lady—“Conductor, do you per- mit intoxicated people to ride in this car?” Conductor—“It’s against the rules, madam, but if you keep very quiet I don’t think anyone will notice An Epitaph found once in an old English Churchyard: Mary Ann has gone to rest. Laying her head on Abrahamr breast; Mighty nice for Mary Ann But pretty tough for Abraham. 20 THE TOOT The Class Senior Presents MR. BOB” Monday evening, June 20, 1921 CAST OF CHARACTERS Jenkins......... Rebecca Luke. . Patty........... Katheiir.e Rogers Philip Royson . . . Marian Bryant. . , Robert Brown. . . . . Darwin S. Gregg . . Tillie Thompson Mildred I. Williams . Ruth R. Bettinger . . . . Avery Merwin . .Lois E. TeWinkel .....James Culver Stage Manager..................................................I. Marie Gustafson Property Man........................................Mattie B. Smith Coach...........................................Miss Hazel E. Kimber Business Managers.......................Esther Bauer and Eloise Curtis Furniture by Newberry-Near Co. and Newkirk Co. Synopsis Act I Scene—Breakfast room at Tresham. Time—Morning. Act II Scene-—Same as Act I. Time—Afternoon. “Mr. Bob’ is a nickname for Marion, who visits Katherine. Her cousin Philip expects a man, and thinks Mr. Brown is “Mr. Bob”. Marion sup- poses Brown to be Philip, but, in the language of Mr. Shakespeare’s Mac- duff, we cries, “Hold! Enough” — lest we be telling the play. THE TOOT 21 CLASS SONG (Sung to the tune of The Quilting Party.”) Out from high school we are passing Where we’ve had our joy and fun, Soon we’ll launch our ship on the sea of life As the class of twenty-one. CHORUS We’re the class of twenty-one, We’re the class of twenty-one, We’ll be true to Canastota High School, We’re the class of twenty-one. Our colors, red and silver, Stand for honors we have won, And to Have a Definite Aim” ’s the motto Of the class of twenty-one. All the happy days we’ve spent here, We’ll recall in in days to come, When we’ve only left the pleasant memories, Of the class of twenty-one. M. B. S. Class Colors---------------------American Beauty and Silver Class Flower-------------------------American Beauty Rose Class Motto---------------------------- Pete Certum Finem” CLASS OFFICERS President------------------------------------- James Culver Vice-President--------------------------Mildred I. Williams Secretary----------------------------------Lois E. TeWinkel Treasurer--------------------------------------------Darwin Gregg CLASS ROLL 1921 Esther Margaret Bauer Ruth Roana Bettinger Eloise Belle Curtis James Allen Culver Darwin Loris Gregg Marie Engegerd Gustafson Lois Evelyn TeWinkel Tillie Mabel Thompson Mildred Irene Williams Mattie Belle Smith 22 THE TOOT CURIOUS OLD MANUSCRIPT FOUND As the workmen were busy clearing away the ruins of the old Canastota High School building, which burned last month, some pieces of paper, yellcw with age, were found hidden in the corner stone, laid in 1921. They proved to be a curious old manuscript, the contents of which we are publishing, believ- ing it may be of interest to some. Suddenly my spirit released from its weary bod soared toward the heavens. In mid-air it stopped and I beheld below me a broad field surrounded by green hills. The hillsides were crowded with people and in the field the famous international games were in progress. A great shout filled the air. Culver, the world-renowned athlete, had saved the laurels of his country by making a heme run in the great American game of baseball. Gradually the noise died away and I saw a broad expanse of dark red flowers waving in the breeze. Among a group of people admiring them I immediately recognized my former classmate Betty, proudly exxhibiting her famous Darwin tulips. Next the lofty buildings of New York City appeared and in the clear light I read the following sign: “Lois E. Tewinkel, editor-in-chief of the New York Times.” Scarcely had 1 reccvered from my surprise when I saw the White House at Washington. A conference was being held on the lawn, and to my amazement the president’s chair was occupied by Marie Gustafson. Associated with her was Mildred Williams, who had become a famous lawyer and now held the position of Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Women have indeed invaded politics. While I was pondering cn this situation the scene changed. A group of college students spell-bound by the oratory of the speaker addressing them appeared before me. Miss Esther Bauer, now president of Har- vard, was discoursing to the young men on “Bauer's Theory of Love- Making.” As this sight disappeared from my view the famous “Theatre Comedie- Francais” arose in the distance. A huge sign in front of the building read “Mattie Belle, the Celebrated American Vampire, here this evening. Mattie was still exercising her charms upon the young men. As the lights of the theater faded from sight I saw a farm house. Before the fireplace in the living room sat a youthful figure whom I recognized as Eloise. She was reading to a group of small children which I should have taken for a kindergarten had not one of them called her grandmother. This picture of domesticity was followed by one vastly different. In a magnificently furnished apartment sat Darwin with an open paper in his hand. With apparent self-satisfaction he was reading an advertisement which said “Cure for Bettyitis Discovered by Darwin L. Gregg.” Mr. Gregg suffered with this disease for many years and while pursuing his profession as a druggist he compounded a remedy which he guarantees will cure even the most severe cases. THE TOOT 23 At this point the musty old document, with its torn edges was so defaced that it became illegible. We leave the rest to our reader’s imagination. THE JINGLE OF ’21 By the Twinkling Stars Once there was a little bird. ’T would fly about, ’T would spy about, T would tell what it had seen and heard. One day it told me this. There was a class in Oniontown Most noted for its great renown; The classmates hailed from far and near; Twas thought by all a group most dear. This class of ’2 1 forsooth, if you must really know the truth. Had members ten. Jim Culver graced the president’s chair. From Chittenango station fair. In all athletics he does shine As well as in the scholar’s line. Mildred Williams, they all say. Will be noted some fine day.., She’s good in almost everything, Can speak, can write, can even sing. From Perry ville our treasurer comes. To him the class entrusts its funds. His name is Darwin Gregg, by chance If you at him should hap to glance. The secretaryship is held By Lois Tewinkel, I’m told; She’s well known, you can’t mistake her ’Cause she’s editor of this paper. Mattie Belle Smith from Clockville Is a Senior in our school; Gifted in both speech and pen Prize winning is her goal. Ruth Bettinger with curls so neat Plays often strains of music sweet. She’s bright and funny as can be In that we all will soon agree. 24 THE TOOT Of Esther Bauer next we’ll speak; One could hardly call her weak She’s calm and quiet during all Regents can not her appall. Tillie Thompson is our prophet, When she starts something, she’ll not drop it. She studies late into the) night. And that’s the reason why she’s bright. Our valedict, Marie, we chose for lawyer too She’s clever and always ready to hatch up something new. Perhaps you’ve heard this thing befoah. It’s her favorite saying, “Oh ma cellah dooh.” Last but not least comes Eloise Curtis, She’s small but then, you see she can’t hurt us. She too in another vicinity lives. But to us herself as a schoolmate gives. Now you’ve heard all there is to tell We surely hope you’ll like it well. TWO IN A SEAT (continued from page 6 on the question. For the good of your own children, for the good of fu- ture Canastota, to boost your own pride in your village, vote “Yes”. ATHLETICS Who says Canastota High School ain’t in athletics? New material couldn’t handicap old C. H. S. in stagin’ her victories on the basket ball court last winter. We says she's got some infant prodigies in that line. And baseball! Say, we’ve got a bunch of kids that know how to behave on a diamond. Why you can’t see anything but the smoke on some of them pills our star twirler “Arch slings across the plate. But, my land, it ain’t only the pitcher that grabs a game but the whole team from catcher to right-fielder has got to be on the job, and believe me, our boys don t indulge in no beauty sleep. Naturly, you say there’s room for improve- ment. Well, who’s opposin’ you? Of course, our batters aren’t all Babe Ruths as yet, but give ’em lime! Can we run? Well I guess! And jump, too, if you’re askin’ me. Maybe you aren’t wise to it so let me acquaint you with the news that there ain’t a thing we’ve tried that we ain’t had some success in. Now, 1 calls that goin’ some for first attempts. We may be biddin’ good-bye for the summer but you just wait— there’s years cornin’ ahead and no tellin’ what we may do. Here’s hopin’ we do it! THE TOOT 25 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF 1921 We, the members of the Class of 1921, of the High School of the vil- lage of Canastota, in the County of Madison and State of New York, be- ing in the last stages of “h:gh school-itis”, but, nevertheless, of sound mind and memory, possessing a feeling of generosity, acknowledging our su- periority to the Juniors and realizing the urgent need of our heirs, do make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, in manner fol- lowing, that is to say: First—We order and direct that all our just debts and funeral expenses be paid. Second—We give, devise and bequeath to the C. H. S. students of 1950 an immense and perfectly equipped building to be used as a high school. Third—We give, devise and bequeath tc students of C. H. S. of an age preceding 1950. the present high s hccl building with the hope that it will fail to crumble into ruirs at their feet. Fourth—To the tebles in the assembly hrll we dorate several sets of new legs in order ro secure firmer leaning places for those who shall ex- ert their vocal organs to express their enthusiasm over seme future Cana- stota-Sherrill game. Fifth—to the following classes we give hopes for attaining our splendid records in scholarship. Sixth—To whomever it may_concern we give, devise and bequeath the “trite” expression, “Quiet on the lips, please”. Seventh—We generously impose upon the boys of the Class of ’22 an existence, hopirg that the same will please the girls of that class and also those of the Class of ’23, who will no longer be deprived of the compan- ionship of their classmates. Thus we appreciate all good times afforded us by the “Sophs” during the course cf the last year. Eighth—“Jim yields to “Lib” full privilege of occupying the corner seat in Room 5, the 7th period in the afternoon. Ninth—Lois TeWinkel gives to “Hel” her reputation of being a typical minister’s daughter. May the donee value the gift. Tenth—We give, devise and bequeath to Olive Tackabury Betty’s curls, knowing that Olive would cherish them as well as Betty has. Eleventh—To “Doc” and “Hank” we give a permanent pass to C. H. S. for the basketball season. Twelfth—To “Kate” Roach we leave our pleasant memories of page 72 in the singing book. May she share with Miss Carol. Thirteenth—To the Junior High section we cheerfully give an enlarged wastepaper basket, with sincere wishes that in the future they use it rather that the Senior desks for dumping purposes. Fourteenth—The girls of our class bequeath to the “alcove” a glass knowing that such an addition to its varied collection of equipment would accomodate the girls. Fifteenth—We show our sympathy for immaculate Gene by giving him an addition to her desk, said addition to be used as a wardrobe. Then perhaps his desk will hold more books. 26 THE TOOT Sixteenth—To the “tongued four” we give the four front seats near- est the desk, regardless of the fact that they be upper-classwomen. Seventh—To Fred Proctor, the Merwin brothers and Gene Sorci we give free and unquestioned right to the tennis court. Eighteenth—To Miss Howe, Lois TeWinkel gives a large box of her famous fudge to appease Miss Howe’s desire for said confection. Nineteenth—Eoise relinquishes her matrimonial inclinations to the Deuel girls. Twentieth—To Kate Tuttle we leave a happy future career as a ' ‘school-marm’ ’. Twenty-first—To the school orchestra we give our appreciation of any sounds issuing from their instruments which have not been discords. Twenty-second—To the Glee Club we leave suggestions for a few “new” song hits. Twenty-third—We give, devise and bequeath to Elmer Lavery, Adolph Den Haes, Gordon TeWinkel and David Smith a few ideas for “keeping the peace” during study periods. Twenty-fourth—To the three “M’s” we give the privilege of enjoying life in high school, especially ”P. T. which Mr. Crisp advocates. Twenty-fifth—To Dorothy Tuttle we bequeath an elevator to be used as a means of descent from the hall, lest she again endanger her life by use of the fire-escape. Twenty-sixth—The care of the elevator we entrust to “Cootie” know- ing his ability to rise and fall in the favor of his teachers. Twenty-seventh—To Walter Bromfield “Jim” gives his power as a “hard-hitter” in knocking the ball “over the hill”. Lastly—Our will and desire is. that, if any scrap or dispute be raised concerning any of our valuable gifts made, published and declared in this, our last will and testament, the matter be referred to Ethel Brooks, the only person we consider capable and worthy of executing our wishes. We do hereby appoint Ethel Brooks as executrix of this, our last will and testa- ment, hereby revoking all former wills that by us may have been made. This instrument was signed, sealed and published by the class of 1921, strictly in private and duly witnessed by persons below signed. (Signed) CLASS OF 1921. Witnesses—Oma Laud, Class Seal O. U. R. Nutt O. K. Chewing Gum. THE TOOT 27 Winning fourteen out of twenty games, the C. H. S. varsity basket ball team closed the season with a feed at the home of ‘‘Arch” and “Ed” May- nard. At the meeting the members of the team elected Arch” captain for the year 1 92 1 -22 and talked over the good and bad points of the sea- son just closed. The schedule was: We They Chittenango at Canastota . . . 21 19 Oswego Y. M. C. A. at Canastota . . . 31 29 Camden at Canastota ...115 0 Oswego Normal at Canastota . . . 35 28 Lyons High at Canastota ... 17 16 Oneida High at Canastota . . . 29 26 Rome Free Academy at Canastota. . . . . . . 33 13 Phi Gamma Delts (Syr.) at Canastota. . . . 21 53 Morrisville at Canastota . . . 23 19 Canastota at Chittenango . . . 30 20 Canadaguia at Canastota . . . 23 33 Delaware Arms (Syra.) at Canastota. . ... 43 28 Canastota at Oswego Normal ... 19 10 Colgate Frosh at Canastota ... 12 27 C. H. S. Alumni at Canastota . . . 19 36 Canastota and Sherrill at Syracuse.... . . . 14 29 Marcellus at Canastota . . . 30 20 Canastota at Oneida . . . 19 1 1 Canastota at Utica A. H Utica A. H. at Canastota . . . 14 17 •28 THE TOOT CANASTOTA HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM From left to right, standing, they are—Erma Prosser, Mary Moore, Lila Wakefield. Sitting, from left to right, are—Helen TeWinkel, Marie Gus- tafson, Captain Dorothy Donnelly; Dorothy Tuttle, Doris Parkhurst. For the first time in several years C. H. S. has had a girls’ basket ball team worth mentioning. Under the direction of Coach Crisp and with the co-operation of Miss Bull and some of the other teachers, the team was able to play nine games, winning seven. The team held their final meeting in the form of a banquet in the do- mestic science dinning room, where after a plentiful supply of “eats” Dorothy Tuttle was made captain. After the toastmaster, Mr. Crisp, had called for “speeches” from every- one present, the party broke up. Dorothy Donnelly, Marie Gustafson, Helen TeWinkel, Dorothy Tuttle and Doris Parkhurst received the Old THE TOOT 29 English C, the letter which is to correspond with the boy’s block C in all girls’ sports. The girls’ schedule was: Chittenango, 1, at Canastota, 1 4 Camden, 8, at Canastota, 20 Canastota, 9, at Oneida Castle, 7 Oneida, 3, at Canastota, 2 1 Canastota, 2, at Chittenango, 5 Utica B. C. C., 7, at Canastota, 1 4 Syracuse T. C. A., 1 1, at Canastota, 9 Oneida Castle, 8, at Canastota, 24 Canastota, 20, at Oneida, 15. Pitchers, catchers, batters all Canastota High School—Baseball. “Arch” in the pitcher’s box gives his opponents curves, strikes and drops which make their hair stand on end, while the ease with which “Jim” catches the pill and shoots it to first is certainly amasing. The in- field players are net the only strong ones, for “Bobby” Girkie in center, Jones at the left and Williams in the right field, show how well they can catch the ball and use their heads at the same time. “Hank” Golden on third base sure has the “gift of the gab when it comes to talking to the pitcher, but never mind Henry it helps Arch . The team has lost only two out of town games and one home game. Our schedule is: Canastota, 2 1, at New Woodstock, 1 Canastota, 4. at Solvay, 6 East Syracuse, 4, at Canastota, 3 New Woodstock, 3, at Canastota, 1 9 Camden, 1, at Canastota, 7 Chittenango, 5, at Canastota, 12 Solvay, 2, at Canastota, 1 4 Canastota, 2, at Sherrill, 1 2 Canastota, 1 4, at Chittenango, 6 Sherrill, 1 1, at Canastota, 1 2. Our high school track team is something new in Canastota. We have some runners and jumpers in fellows who never showed themselves in any other sport before and, with the aid of Mr. Crisp, have developed a whirlwind team. At the first meet in Utica, Dick McConnel came in fourth in the mile, winning one point for the school and tying Canastota H. S. with Oneida H. S. The team has taken part in meets in Utica and Syracuse but further ac- tivities were suspended because of Regent s exams. 30 THE TOOT All C. H. S. from Faculty to students, and especially the staff of the Toot , sincerely regret Miss Carroll’s illness and express best wishes for her immediate recovery. The annual prize speaking contest of Canastota High School was held in the Presbyterian church on Tuesday, March 24. Those who spoke were Mary Milmoe, Mattie Smith, Charles Schlernitzauer, Mildred Wil- liams, Avery Merwin, Helen TeWinkel and James Culver. Their selec- tions had been carefully chosen by Miss Kimber, and much credit is due her for the fine program given. The Wing Prize of five dollars was won by Mattie Smith and the sec- ond prize for girls went to Mildred Williams. James Culver took the boy’s first prize and Avery Merwin the second. HAMILTON PRELIMINARY SPEAKING CONTEST The Hamilton Preliminary Speaking Contest was held in the Methodist church at Canastota on Friday, April 1 5. James Culver represented Can- astota and boys from Syracuse, Camden, Fulton, Auburn, Boonville, Sherrill and Rome also took part. The winners of first and second prizes spoke at the contest in Hamilton on May 1 4. The speaker from Syracuse, with an original declamation, entitled “A Plea for the Immigrant , took first prize while the second prize went to the speaker from Camden High School. James Culver’s oration, “America, the World Power”, was given honorable mention. MY STORY OF AN UMBRELLA I am an old dilapidated umbrella. I have been in this ash can nearly a month. It’s time I was up and doing. I had some adventures before I came to this ash can. My first owner was a nice, rich lady. She pur- chased me from a peddler, but it was not long before the gold plate wore off my nice, shiny head and she loaned me to a friend. I guess her friend forgot where I belonged. I never saw my first owner again. I am nearly done up now. A boy took my ribs to make a bow to shoot arrows, and another removed my silk for a kite. I’m quite broken up. My ribs are all loose from the handle, and I’m just miserable. Here comes another boy. Perhaps he’ll take me; well, so long to my ribs. This one wants my handle for a hockey stick. JOHN MATTHEWS. THE TOOT 31 ALUMNI NOTES Canastota High School now has alumnae scattered over the whole country, many of whom are doing remarkably well. Miss Ruth Percival, 19, graduates from Cortland Normal this month and will teach in the kindergarten of Oneida High School next fall. It may be of interest to some of the Alumnae to know that Dr. William Groat, C. H. S., 92, was recently elected a trustee of Syracuse University. Canastota was located on the map this year when John Gallivan, cap- tain of the 1915-16 high school basket ball team, distinguished himself by making the varsity team of Syracuse University. Miss Lee na Gable, a former teacher of German and History in Cana- stota High School, has been awarded a travelling fellowship for a year. She will visit England and several other European countries. A daughter, named Emily Woodard, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Germer of East Orange, N. J. Mr. Geimer was a member of the class of 1913. Olga Wolfe, who for seme time has been ill in Rochester General Hos- pital, is gradually improving. On February 2. at ihe heme cf F. F. Hubbard on James St., occurred the wedding of Miss Doris Hubbard, ’15, to Donald Dew, ’ I 0. Mrs. Blanche Petrie Hamiltcn has returned to India as a missionary after spending about a year in this country. Arthur Germer and Ethel Near, ’ 1 7, are among those who graduate from Syracuse University this Jure. Marguerita Capperelli and Kathryne Muhlburger, ’ 1 8, graduated this month from the Crouse Irving Training School for nurses. Harry Casler, valedictorian of the class of 1918, was elected to Tau Beta Phi, an honorary fraternity in engineering. Private George Fritz, ’17, is with the American Army of Occupation in Germany. Helpful Hints to Freshmen Always disagree with the teachers; it shows strength of character. Al- ways talk in the study hall; the teacher doesn’t care. Never study in school or pay attention in classes; everybody will think you are so bright you don’t need to. It’s lots of fun to eat candy and play games during school hours. If you don’t think a teacher has treated you fairly, go right to Mr. Simmons for justice. Cut all the classes you want to, you can have more fun in the study hall. Don’t bother to get a pass from the office when you’re tardy. Maybe nobody will know that you were late. Mr Simmons doesn’t, care if you skip school and go swimming on hot days He remembers that he was once a kid. A green little freshman in a green little way, Mixed up some chemicals for fun one day. The green little grasses now tender- ly wave O’er the green little freshman’s grem little grave. —T— “My wife is mourning the loss of a ter-thousanO dollar necklace.” “Why don’t you advertise a thou- sand reward and no questions ask- ed?” “Well. I could make good on the thousand, but I doubt my wife’s abil- ity to fulfill the rest of that con- tract.” 32 THE TOOT What We Frosh Want to Know Why does it always rain on Sat- urday? Why teachers enjoy giving out long hard lessons. Why there are always loads of peo- ple at a baseball game who think the umpire is cheating. Who wrote the pome on Mattie’s desk? Why Mr. Crisp makes so manv students sit on front seats. What makes all the teachers think we can behave better on front seats. Has Miss Carroll any ears? Would it take Miss Carroll longer to plow a field with an ordinary plow or a McOormck Reaper? —T— Jim Culver—“How do you distinguish classical and popular music? Charlie S.—“It’s popular if I enjoy it and classic if I don’t.” Mrs. Mosher—“Why Charles, why are you home so early?” C. Mosher—“Merely a matter of prin- cipal.” —T— She—“How far can your ancestry be traced?” He—“When my grandfather resigned as bank cashier, they traced him as far as China, but he got away.-’ —T— Excited old lady—“What time does the 3 o’clock train go?” Ticket Agent—“Sixty minutes passed two”. Lady—“There, I told Lizzie the time had changed. I’m so glad I asked!” Teacher—“Arch, your mouth is open.” V. Maynard—“I know it, I opened it ” —T— In Los Angeles “Why didn’t you arrest that man for beating his wife?” “I thought he was doing it for the movies.” —T— “I have an article here on what one dollar will buy.” “Nothing doiDg—We employ our own humorist.” —T— “It is very stupid to forget names.’ announced Mrs. Deacon Goldroy to the Sewing Society. “All you have to do is to associate the name with an idea.” A new member, whose name was Mrs. Morman was present that af- ternoon. At the close of the service next Sunday the Deacon’s wife, anx- ious to prove her theory rushed up to 'his lady with outstretched hand. “How do you do Mrs. Brigham?” she said. —'T— Little Boy—“Mamma, is hell a bad word ?” Mother—“Why?” Little Boy—“Because some boys were swearing and the only word I coul 1 think of was hell.” —T— Miss ----- —“What are you doing here, Avery? Learning anything?” A Merwin 'innocently]—“No ma’am just listening to you.” THE TOOT 33 Scene—Little Mary taking a huge mouthful of orange. Mother [horrified]—“Mary, don’t swallow that whole.” Little Mary—“What hole? —T— Mrs. Jones— Are 3 ou going to bring any fish home tonight?” Mr. Jones—“Penelcpe, I’m not in tue habit of having my friends nsult- ed. — r— Br-r-n-n-g! “Hello.” Norma there?” “Talking.” “It’s Harry, can I have a date to- night?” “No.” “Why?” I ate onions for supper.” I don’t mind, I ate ’em too.” And you dare ask me for a date! I like the nerve.” BANG!!!!— I tolled you so,” said the sexton to the church bell as he wiped the perspiration from his janitorial brow —T— Joe—“How long have you had your dog?” Josie—“Why— —just as long as he is now.” —T— When you take her to a football game And she smiles and tilts her chin And then—it's always just the same She asks “What inning are they in?” —T— “I want a loaf of bread.” “White or graham?” It doesn’t matter, it’s for a blind lady.” —T— “This is hell,” said Charon as he rowed across the River Styx. —T— Young man—“I have only 10 cents. Will you shave one side of my face?” Barber—“Why yes. Which side?” Young Man—“The outside.” —T— “How’s your new police dog? Have you taught him any new tricks?” “Yes, I’m teaching him to eat out of my hand. He took a big bite out of it yesterday. Porlu—“Qu ’est-ce-que cela?” Porluted—“No not slaw—lettuce.” —T— Mildred Sullivan—“That man Finis must have been a great scholar.” Mary Tuttle—“Why so?” M. S.—“His name is at the end of nearly every book.” —T— Lawyer—“Was the deceased in the habit of talking to himself?” Patrick—“I can’t tell you sor; I nev- er was wid him when he was a- lone.” —T— Travis Vreeland—“Gosh, I wish my mouth was twice as big as it is now.” Laddie Milmoe—“Aw gwan, you have- n’t got room now for your ears.” —T— Tailor—“Do you want a cuff on the trousers?” Customer—“Do you want a slap on the mouth?” Well, Weill Artesian ?” “Me? No—Norwegian.” -T- Hickory—Dickory—Dock Archibald noticed the clock— The clock struck two, And Velma’s Pa’s shoe Knocked Archibald way down the block. —T— Frosh—“What is the Latin Race? E. Newberry—“The race getween the Latin Pony and the teacher’s goat”. —T— Religious Party—“M-m-my b-b-bov, aren’t y-y-you ash-sh-shamed of u- u-using such 1-language?” Small Boy—“Aw say! Git rubber tires on dat and it’ll go smooder.” —T— Catherine Roache [boasting of her ancestry]— “Look my name is in the history book.” Mary Moore—“Uh-Huh. it’s in the bi- ology book too, isn’t it?” —T— Frosh—“What did you do the mile in, Howard?” H. Frost—“Muh track suit of course” .34 THE TOOT Popular Books Days- Off—Charlie Mosher — Eugene Sorci - Partners of the Tide—Marie Hum- phrey Mildred Sullivan Adventures of Tom Sawyer—Cootie — Grems baddy Long Legs—Travis Vreeland Helen’s Babies at Play—Adolph David Smith Freckles—Elmer Lavery Seventeen—Fred- Proctor Little Women—Junior Class Patty—Miss Carroll Just David—David Smith Our Admirable Betty—Ruth Bettinger Little Men—rBob Girke Thomas -Spencer Much Ado about Nothing—Mary Tut- tle The Crisis The Justice?—Regents The Tempest—Oral English Classes the Fighting Chance—Seniors Dere Mabel—Mabel Strobel The Affected Young Ladies—Senior Girls The Long Roll—Freshman Class Almost a Genius—Kenneth Gardinier World of Girls—C. H. S. A Girl in Ten Thousand—Ludmilla Kolar The Deserted School—In Summer Va- cation The Conqueror—C.H.S. B.B. Team The Charm School—C. H. S. The Antique Shop—Prof’s office Dear Enemy—The Faculty The Heavenly Twins—The Whipple Boys Penrod—Gordon TeWinkel Around the Corner in Gay Street— Blanche Fisher —T— When Lincoln was shot, for once the Pathe Co. was too late. —T— Lives of great men oft remind us, As their pages we o’erturn That we’re apt to leave behind us Letters that we ought to burn. —T— Charlie—“May I have the next dance?” Leona Bell—“Why, yes if you can find a partner.” Lois TeWinkel MildrEd Williams Marie GustAfson Eloise CuRtis Ruth BEttinger Mattie Smith Tillie ThoMpson DArwin Gregg James CulveR EsTher Bauer —T— Teacher [registering students]— “Are you a freshman?” Student—“No ma’am, my name is Greene.” Teacher—“It’s funny you’re not a freshman then.” —T— If you don’t like these jokes, Their dryness makes you groan; Just stroll around occasionally With some good ones of your wn. —T— Anna Barrot—“Say, these Russians have the funniest names, haven’t they—Simpovitch, Marovitch, Hor- ovitch— Betty—“Yes, you can’t tell vich vieli is vich.” —T— “There aren’t enough knives to go around, so some of you will have to eat your pie with spoons”, said a worthy housewife one day when she was entertaining company. —T— First Farmer—“How do you find yo r npw hired man, Ezry?” Second farmer—“I look in the shade of the tree nearest his work.” —T— “So long, see you Friday night.” “But what if it rains Friday?” “Then I’ll see you Thursday night.” —T— Miss Carroll—“I want you to get A on this exam, Howard.” H. Frost—“So do I, let’s pull toge- ther.” —T— Marg. Henry [watching pole vault] —“But just think how much farther he could go if he didn’t have to carry that pole with him.” E. O. Wood Barber Center St. Canastota, N. Y. Shoes for Men Emerson and Hurds Shoes for Ladies Gray Bros, and Hurds SAUL FINE REPAIRING Canastota, N.Y. 'T'HIS paper was printed in the office of the 1 CANASTOTA BEE-JOURNAL. We offer it as the best advertisement of the work we do. When you think of PRINTING Phone 305 CF. Roberts Groceries McConnell’s Pharmacy Where Quality Counts CANASTOTA, N. Y. CONTENTS Editorial_________________________________________________ 5 Seniors____________________________________________________7 Farming Machinery and Its Development in America-----------7 Four American Statesmen------------------------------------9 Electricity in Service of America------------------------- 12 America’s Achievements in Music__________________14 Senior Play_______________________________________________20 Class Song________________________________________________21 Class Colors-------------------------------------------- 21 Class Officers__ 21 Class Prophecy------------------------------------------- 22 The Jingle of’21------------------------------------------23 Class Will________________________________________________25 Athletics------------------------------------------------ 27 School Notes______________________________________________30 Alumni Notes______________________________________________31 Jokes---------------------------------------------------- 32 1 I A 9 9 t V 1 ♦ • -