Central High School - Almanac Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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THE 1914 ALMANAC He had promised to call for Helen at 9:30 and that hour was already at hand. XVhat could he do? It was no wonder that he was failing in his duty as an interesting and attentive escort. A short tug at his coat sleeve, and an exclamation of surprise and de- light, roused hi1n from his reveries. He looked up to see 'lane running toward two figures which had emerged from behind a bank of ferns. W'ell, what's up now, he muttered to himself as he made an attempt at following. Then he again stopped short: XYell, I declare-it's Helen. It some state of confusion and bewilderment he met Mr. Rogers from Philadelphia, and -lane learned to know Miss Launsbury. But just then some one drew aside the curtains of the dance hall, and a veritable garden of roses met their eager eyes. The orchestra struck up the tirst strains for the opening dance. In some miraculously natural way, Forrest and Helen led the way in, followed by Jane and Burdette, while the crowd smiled, looked happy and came in after them. 2? 252 Dk Sk P? Y Pk 251 lVell, Castletonf' said one of the fellows to Forrest, after everything was over, this has been what I call great! Imagine a corresponding occa- sion some four years hence! I'll agree on the first statementf' came the reply. but please. man. let me live in the present just now. A similar affair in College couldn't be less complicated, and since I've managed to get through this, I've decided that I've trusted the future, and haphazard luck, with about as much as it can stand. In other words,-I've reached my Speed Limit, along that line. for the present. Good night ! 3 -. flax ff! , X f-'C , AW 'X il Pu ff ! l . . ii' Jie 722 1, ,-,V l QNX Q.. 5 , 'x,7 .,.h F: f!'!fHQ ,1-. !wu!'l!!!!' ll!! T ' -.n eu w ik i ' ,Mag -f' ,Q K-A M ggggss-riimimrisrtsm GI

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THE 1914 ALMANAC to be on hand for her at 9:30. How it was to be accomplished he didn't know. The noon train for the East was crowded, and when Helen boarded at one of Chicago's suburbs, she found one remaining seat, and that with a strange young gentleman. Sitting down, she decided to make herself as comfortable as possible. lt wasn't long before each one of the two occu- pants of that seat concluded that the other might under different circum- stances, prove very interesting company. And long before the end of the journey was reached, they had found out that they were both destined for the same place, and had mutual interests in the same T. H. S. and its Senior Class. Surprising coincidences were forthcoming, and soon Miss Launsbury learned that Mr. Rogers was an old friend of Miss Lewis: that a western trip of his had been shorter than expected, and he was arriving wholly un- looked for. In turn he learned that Miss Launsbury and Mr, Castleton, the Class President, had long been friends, and that she was intending to be present at the Senior Prom that evening, As he listened, Nr. Rogers' expression changed, and he began ponder- ing several things in his mind. Miss Launsbury had certainly intimated that the Senior President was to be her escort that evening, and he was positive that jane had written the same thing in one of her letters. Some things were most assuredly muddled! Some minutes later he had a suggestion. He would like to look in on the gay company, why couldn't he take Miss Launsbury, and have her at the Hall. before Castleton had a chance to escape from the Banquet. l-lelen considered the plan and thoroughly enjoyed the novelty it might afford. Forrest would already have left when she arrived, she would dress and then go with this newly found friend. XVhv shouldnit she surprise Forrest? Consequently they agreed and when the train rolled into the station, their plans had been determined. Shortly before this hour, when the time had come. Forrest jumped into his car, and with the bravest attempts at playing his usual self. sped on his way toward .lanes Upon their arrival at the hall. they found themselves in the midst of a gay, joyous throng. The entrance of the two was the final signal for action. The crowd moved forward for the pleasant hours of banoueting. Tall, graceful baskets of flowers adorned the tables, palms and ferns stood about everywhere. a soft light was cast over the entire room. the set- ting was iperfect. the spirit that predominated was thrilling. How could any one be anything but happy? Fven Forrest seemed for a time to discard his ill forebodings. but as the evening wore on. pleasantry began to prove a task, a forced effort. Fven the food so temptingly placed before him seemed to lose its savor. Thought was distressing. The last toast had been made, enjoyed and applauded. when with one accord the crowd arose. Their banoueting together was at an end. and they moved on to enjoy the intermission before the evening dancing began. Forrest and lane, among the last to leave the l-Tall. passed on in the direction of the lobby. Forrest himself was in a state of torture. He had placed everything in the hands of Chance, and Chance hadn't favored him. 60

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1 1-qt. -I 1 . 1 A , M- ' Q 1 ---1' ---- f' Zfwf Q13 ' Mlililflillll llllh i 15,5 iw 1 ' i is ,With ijffh 'ffmi iffy? wwf ggi f, -g,.',5f. WALTFR ff-KAI 'll- Bv HENRIETTA MAC KINNON. EVERAL years after graduating from Old Central, I had occasion to travel to distant lands and did not again see my native city for a long period of time. I had encountered several of my friends in the course of my travels. At Bagdad, wishing to gain some necessary informa- tion, I went to the U. S. Consulate. Imagine my surprise at finding my classmate and friend, Forrest I-Ieckman installed there. Completely for- getting my urgent errand, we sat and talked over the old days at Central, and I learned many things of interest about the pupils of whom I had thought so often. XVhy,'i said Forrest, You have no idea what an advance IVoman Suffrage has made in your home city. One of our classmates, Alan Schaefer, has been completely won over to the cause and carries the banner proudly in their processions. Two or three other strong sympathizers are Corinne Dunham, Vera Bacome, and Luella Durrant. I have only been here about half a year, but before I left. the city was on a fair road to being a model metropolis, for a general clean-up campaign. moral as well as phys- ical, was being relentlessly carried on by Noble Jones. Chief of Police, and the Mayor, plohn Kuhns. They are waging war against drink and gambling in all their forms. You probaby remember XYinifred Russell? She is now a missionary in Patagonia and is doing a wonderful work among the unciv- ilized tribes there. You'll be surprised to hear that Marion Mersereau has become a most fanatical kind of a hermit. You know he was sadly disap- pointed in love and he has betaken himself to the woods to live the remainder of his life in solitude and meditation, After we had talked some time longer. I reluctantly took leave of him. E A week or so later I found myself in Naples. intending to sail for home the next dav. As I was strolling along. deeply interested in the motley throng that surged through the busy section of the city, a carriage came by. In it sat a lady. who glanced at me as she passed. and I was surprised to recognize a very familiar face: although how my old classmate, Margaret Moylan, happened to be driving through Naples at that time I could not imagine. She stopped and beckoned to me. I immediately asked how she came to be there, and, smiling. she said that the year before she had mar- ried an Italian Count and that they had a lovely Summer villa just outside of Naples. I then urged her to tell me of the things that had happened during the past years at home. You remember Dema Canheldf' she began: she is now at the head of a matrimonial bureau, through the agency of which many uncongenial couples have been united in marriage. Alice Luethi has taken the place in the Blade of Laura Iean Libbey, and daily settles the tangled love affairs of any number of desperate young lovers. Hildegarde Young is society editress of the paper: XYalter Schneider, the editor-in-chief, and Dorothy Grover makes a splendid sporting editress. Minnie Redding is a beauty specialist, demonstrating her recipes in the large department stores owned by I.ester Ketcham. Taking a tip from 62