Central High School - Almanac Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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gathering the remarkable knowledge which is displayed within these pages. The glass case containing the productions of the class of 1900 has become cracked because of the-immense crowds who eagerly gaze within. What a shame it is! Some one has thoughtfully placed a sign near : Ulfeep .off the Glass. Here our friends Forster and Bryce stopped. They did not pay the required ten cents to read them again. Most of them still lingered in their memory. Here in the center was An Ideal Commencement, by Clara Daugherty. Ah, there is Oscar Schreiberis Pitfalls of Nations! It is well known that Presi- dent McKinley hearing of this famous production through his political friends, upon entering this building called for the ex- tract and read it through. Who would have dreamed of such a thing? Chinese Gordon, ,by Robert Richardson, next meets their gaze. What a world of memories that oration recalls ! Whence Descended Man, by Eva Ienney, and Orsalina Schmeltz's Marie Antoinette, are placed side by side. By their works shall ye know them. Anglo-Saxon Supremacy, by Louis Englander, and the Fall of Fort Sumter, by David Eppstein, seenrto ring with applause even yet. In another apartment are the RETINAS, the High School Annual, the CENTURION, and other published works. They all proclaim to the world the wonderful ability in literary eiforts of the Toledo High School. 4 As it was growing late, George and Frank proceeded onward. But they were much fatigued and decided to set out for home. Thus ended their first day at the Exposition. CHAPTER III. Toledo, as we have seen, has grown much more beautiful in the last three years. Not only in that portion where the Cen- tennial is held, but also in many other parts. She had always had a decided liking for parks, and now Ottawa, Walbridge, Riverside and Lake Erie parks became pleasant retreats for enthusiastic visitors. She had improved in other respects. Her street commissioners had done their duty well' and now she had the handsomest boulevards in the state of Ohio. And the bridge

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1 happen to-day or within three days. That depends upon the moon. The moon!', exclaimed Frank. Yes, the moon, said she. Great events are always achieved by the course of the moon. Now, she went on, some- thing trifling will be in this parcel, but it will be of great value to the owner. Do you, therefore, return it when you iind it. Your future depends upon this incident. If you do not follow out my warning your life will be lacking in some respects. But do as I say, and you will have a few diiiiculties to conquer, and the rest will be smooth sailing. However, she said, as she gazed intently at two lines on his hand, there is an indication here you must observe. It is a young lady who owns this parcel. She knows you, and she will ask you to call. Do not, for although you might desire to do so, it is not best. Do not go to her home for two weeks, and by that time the moon will be propitiousf' After receiving several directions he went out to his friend, who was impatiently awaiting his appearance. Well, what did the old hag have to say, or was she a young one? asked George, as they emerged from the tent. You are right, she was a hag, said Frank, andkhe laugh- ingly related the conversation to his friend. They, had walked a block by this time, and Eve minutes later Frank Forster had entirely dismissed from his mind the warnings of the Egyptian. But the Fates were not to be thwarted in this manner, as we pres- ently shall see. Such a day as our two friends had! They occasionally met a person they knew and were greeted eifusively. With untiring effort they went throughthe State structures. Finally they entered a building devoted to the interests of the Toledo High School. Here the classes of '99, IQOO, etc., had displayed their lit- erary talent. In glass cases the senior rhetoricals repose. It is a privilege to read them. It is said that this is one of the best paying buildings at the Exposition. It costs ten cents to be enabled to peruse these valuable manuscripts. Every day, artists of every description are seen eagerly

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commissioners were not idle. The much talked-of Ieiferson street bridge had been erected and west siders, as well as those on the east side, were finally happy. On this particular day a young lady might have been seen at Walbiidge park, busily sketching a scene on the river. She looked decidedly pretty as she sat there with her sketch- book in her lap. She wore, a natty suit of brown, and indeed no other shade would have suited her better. Her hair and eyes were this same color. Her face would have attracted notice any- where for its expression of innocence. The young lady still worked away. Her sketch was fast nearing completion, and, for the time being, she was wholly absorbed in her work. Suddenly a young man came hurrying along the walk. He had evidently noticed our friend, for he stopped. She didn't look up. So, coming up behind her he lightly' touched her shoulder. Then she turned. Oh, it'syou, is it? said she. ' ' So it seems-but what are you working at so industrious- ly? replied the young man, coming around to the other side ot the bench and taking a seat at her side. Well, I am sketching and I want to get this finished before I go home. So if you want to stay here don't move or say another word until I get this done, said she. And he obeyed. I wonder how many young men there are who would have not done likewise? 4 He watched her a few minutes and then took the music roll at her side, containing some of her drawings and opened it. He looked at them all critically and then looked at her again. As he put the music roll down, it fell behind the park bench. He would have picked it up rat the time, but being very thoughtful about disturbing her, he decided to wait until he had permission. to move. It seemed hours to him before she looked up, but in reality it was only ten minutes. With a satisfied sigh, she said: Now, Clii, you can talk to me if you like. What a kind crea- ture she was ! ,And so he talked and talked, but she could not get him to tell just how he happened to be in the same park with her that afternoon. n Having Y conversed some time, they decided to depart for