Central High School - Interlude Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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16 THE INTERLUDE if M VALEDICTORY I I FS: I-IAT great work has been accomplished or can be accomplished in this world ing without effort-even strife? Did the ancient Greeks win their high renown in the arts bv sitting calmly with folded hands, waiting or wishing for sucess? Did the old Romans build their mighty empire in a night, or maintain their strong position without a struggle? Was the spread of Christianity ef- fected without strife? Indeed not! It took much of labor and effort conscientiously ap- plied, before the goal was reached, but the re- sult repaid the means, for in the end, it was Victory! 'Tis very seldom the case that success is gained with but one attempt, and it is only when one is willing to laugh misfortune in the face and bravely start anew, that one truly deserves his success. Is not the case well illus- trated in the lives of Columbus, Napoleon, Franklin, Lincoln, and Edison? Columbus had to strive to provide resources for his trip to the Indies, at a time when nearly the whole world refused to trust in him, or believe his theories. Had he given up after his first un- successful attempt to convince someone that the world was round, or to procure financial aid for his explorations, the discovery of the New XYorld would have been much retarded, and the name of Columbus would have been lost to fame. Napoleon Bonaparte illustrates a slightly different phase of the same prob- lem. One can have misfortunes, and, by over- whelming them, win a final success, or one can have slight turns of good fortune and strive either for their repetition or for a grander suc- cess to crown them in the end. Napoleon did not stop and put on a complacently satisfied air the first time fortune smiled at him, but pressed on, until he was sure of an ultimate fame. Franklin and Lincoln typify perserver- ance, and finally successfully carried out ef- forts, not only to be somebody themselves, but to help their country and fellow-men. Edison is the type of the inventor. How zealously do they work and toil before their ideal is satis- fied, and they deem the invention worthy of being given the world! To bring this subject closer home. Who have a better chance of success, and who are gaining sucess more rapidly than the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Ten, who boast the motto, No strife, no victory ? Dur- ing our twelve years of school life have we not striven towards the goal of graduation? Now the goal is reached. NYe are graduated. VVe have enjoyed the pleasures of Commencement. Is this all? Shall we be absolutely satisfied with our present success, and stop there? If so, what were the use of our motto? NVith this, our first success as a stepping-stone, let us aim at higher things and reach ultimate victories in the school of life, in which it takes an infinitely longer period than twelve short years to reach Commencement, and success. Fellow-classmates, remember your mottog and, when disheartened, take heart, strive for your class and your motto, and victory will surely attend your efforts. But now, dear classmates, the parting words must be spoken. Four short years we have traveled together through the enchanted land of books, securing as many treasures as time and talent would permit. Our travels together are o'er. Each of us ninety-four students will pursue a different courseg but wherever we go, or whatever we do. let us always look back on our school life with pleasure and gratitude. IVe cannot bid farewell to our Alma Mater, and sunder the pleasant associations binding us together, without acknowledging the debt of gratitude we owe the teachers for their helpful advice and patient instruction. We thank them for the deep interest they have taken in our welfare. To them we owe largely our preparation for life. To them we owe a debt for moral as well as intellectual training. VVe hope that they will long be spared as zealously to watch over and as patiently to.di- rect the pupils who in future years may be given to their care as they have cared for us. And now, dear friends of the Class of Nineteen Ten, I wish you all God-speed, success, pros- perity, and happiness. Farewell,-a word that must be, and hath been, . A word which makes us linger-yet-fare- well I Esrn ER JACOBSON, '10.

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THE INTERLUDE l5 Maude Leonard has never found time to wed. She's Y, W. Secretary instead. Ray Littleton with visage stern Is president of a gas concern. ElDonna Lontz and Mazie Lucado Are teachers both in South Chicago. George Lunde, I'am pleased to say, Is president of. a Y. M. C. A. While Myrtle M. McCorriston Name and fame with her pen has won. Jeannette Mack, a 'Frohman Star' Is playing now in Ingomar. l-ledwidge Makielska this coming June Goes on an areoplane honeymoon. Lillian Martin is said to be A violinist of first degree. Though he is a quiet chap, John Mason shines as a diplomat. Helen Mayfield still quite petite, Is queen of a household that's exceedingly neat. Besse Miller's minutes are well spentg She's Federated, Women's Clubs' president. Charles Morgan is on a business journey In his work as State's Attorney. Your class president, Chan. Moschell, Is lilling the President's place quite well. Netta Muessel married a judge last May, They're living now at Put-in-Bay. As a missionary in Paraguay. Carrie Nelson teaches the natives to pray. When points on Civics they want to know, To Ethel Olson the editors go. Arzie Parett is a bird Of a traveling salesman, I have heard. With roses for Glee whom he still adores Johnnie Paul Paxson haunts the stage doors. Vic. Paxson now plays football at Brown. When he gets the ball it's a sure touch down. Marguerite Pershing islvery dear- To her husband, a civil engineer. Nels Petersen, a fire chief, Fights flames with nerve beyond belief. In 'Indianapolis we find Mr. Price Elected was he to the State Senate twice. Thusa Ream's poems the critics declare Are the best from this state or from anywhere. Edna Reed playing Mendelssohn tune Won a hubby just last June. A missile true was Cupid's dart, A weather man is Horace Russellg With the elements he has to tussle. Edgar Seybold, you'd never guess, Now controls the Adams' Express. Paul Shanafelt's renown is great, He now is Secretary of State. Helen Smith you'll find in Old Japang She married a U. S. Consul man. And Rita Staples? A Suffragetteg Votes for Women, sl1e's crvmg yet. Of our friend Charles, you'll hear againg I-Ie's Admiral Steely, U. S. N. Gerald Steis is a merchant prince, ' Who retired in wealth twelve long years since. Ambrose Strong is an auto maker, His Ambrose-40 is a race-cup taker. Blanche Thompson married the season's catchg They say it was a pure love-match. Charles Trowbridge is progressing well. His mining 'stocks' at top notch sell. Ruth Turner, at Vassar is not vain, Although she's a link in the Daisy Chain. Marcell Walsh with muscles of tan On the vaudeville stage is Walsh, the Strong Manf An editor great is Florence Weld, A Up as the standard her magazine's held. Mildred Westervelt married an artist' fair. Inspiration he finds in her golden hair. Rowena Whiteman does charity work. When she's around distress cannot lurk. Nellie Williams is living in Evansville, Where her husband owns a large Hour mill. Alfreda Winkler's husband is Mayor, Proud of his wife so witty and fair. Carl's won fame, as perhaps you know, With Winkler's Combined Monkey Show. A Sister of Charity is sweet 'Elinor The poor and lowly her goodness adore. A society lion is joseph C. Wright, He leads a cotillion every night. Of Maro Yoder the Harvests sing, . He's known abroad as the great Corn King. And you, 7the Comet looked at me,-T You're a miserable poet, that's easy to see. USO long- he added, Good night, Bub, I'm oil' to the fAnanias Club. ' Helen Rose was pierced straight through the heart. V A -KENNETH D. KAHN, '10.

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THE INTERLUDE 17 1 1 WASHINGTONS MESSENGER 1 1 W was Christmas day and very cold, but none noticed that. Everybody about the camp was waiting, almost breathlessly. The very air was crisp and tense. Soldiers talked in undertones and glanced toward the General's tent, expecting- thev knew not what. Dispatches had come that morning which were undoubtedly of se- rious import, for General VVashington had not issued from his room since receiving them. llis decision might hold in the balance the suc- cess of the entire campaign, the freedom of their newly made country, and the safety of their homes. There was good reason, then, to wonder what that decision would be. Camp duties were neglected for the time. Groups of soldiers formed- and then reformed into oth- ers, all with the same theme in their thoughts and conversation. We must do something, and that right quick, insisted one man. Yes, but what? It looks as if we'd do what we can right now, rather than what we want to or even what we must, rejoined another. Others joined in the talk. VVith that river full of floating ice between us and the redcoats, we can't very well do any- thing we'd like to 'em! No, and we can't go south and leave them here, so the only thing we can do is to stick b . X'We must do something. We've got to, in- sisted the first speaker. If the General- But he was interrupted by a call from the General's camp. Altonl The General's voice rang out clear and firm. The thousand and more men gathered around heard it distinctly and looked anxiously after the aide-de-camp as he strode quickly to the building. He entered and saluted. General lVashington spoke calmly and with decision, summing up the situation. The enemy is still at Trenton, having a gay time. VVe have done nothing for weeks. The cause and the country as well as the men de- mand that we act. VVe need their supplies and ammunition, but above all we need a victory. After a pause the stern lines of the General's face relaxed as he questioned, The Delaware is full of ice? It is, General, answered Alton, who had not vet caught the General's plan. 'WVe have but a few old boats, and it would he dangerous crossing? This also came as a half question. Very dangerous, indeed. sir, replied the aide-de-camp slowly, as the full meaning of the question dawned upon him. Almost impos- sible l he added. No, not impossible. XVashington had made his decision and there was no alterna- tive. I have prayerfully considered it and it is the only way. His eyes grew sad as he said, The men have much to risk either way. Ask them if they will go with me tonight across the Delaware to Trenton and to vic- tory! ik ff :if x The waiting soldiers gathered within hear- ing distance of Alton as he stood on the steps of the rude shelter. All the anxiety and un- rest of the past week was written on their faces as they turned, trying to read the nature of the news in his face. He did not keep them in suspense. Soldiers, he said, the redcoats are having an easy time of it over at Trenton. XVe need their supplies and the country is expecting us to do something. XVill we go with General XVashington to-night across the Delaware to Trenton and to victorv? A resounding cheer rose from the men, and reassuring exclamations of Indeed, we will! Go for the Hessianslu and Tell him we're with him l The uproar suddenly quieted as each realized the awful risk of the scheme. Heaviness came upon the hearts of most as thev thought of dear ones. But one young heart was not heavy. for the cloud which had been over it during their en- campment on this side of the river had disap- peared at the words, Trenton and to-night. For Trenton to-night meant ,ludith to-mor- row. Vlfhen the troops had marched south with the Hessians at their heels, he had had high hopes of their making camp near Trenton, and pleasant dreams of a winter spent near his old home and his young sweetheart had filled his mind. But when, after one night's stop, thev took their place across the Delaware, he had nothing but the memory of that one pleas- ant evening to overcome the tantalizing thought of the impassably short distance be- tween them. John Mentor stood as in a daze, thinking of the possible pleasures and not the probable dangers of the expedition. On hearing the cheer, the General came out to appeal personally to each soldier, for he had decided that in such a case it was well tu go beyond his usual reserve and explain the details of his plans to them, for it was their cause as much as his, and their risk more than his. Respectfully the men listened to him while he told them how thankful he was that thev stood by him in this crisisg how much this vic- torv ffor it must be a victoryl would mean to their dear ones and to their countrv: and how he hoped that each one would do his duty