Central High School - Mirror Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1920 volume:

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Inquiries In Birmingham should apply for information to PROF. J. S. COUNSELMAN. Phone Main 3544-J. BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN COLLEGE 1. A Birmingham institution. 2. A member of the Alabama Association of Colleges. 3. With standard courses leading to the Bachelors and Masters degrees. 4. With a special course in Education for those preparing to teach. Upon graduation First Grade Teachers’ Certificates are awarded by the State Department of Education to those who elect this course. 5. Offering to young men and young women an education in the Arts and Sciences second to none in the state: and to those who live in Birmingham a complete College education at the least possible expense. For information write to C. C. DANIEL, President. _________________________— CADILLAC EASE of handling and control are emphasized, in the Cadillac, by an absence of things which distract and annoy. Driving is an exhilarating tonic, rather than an irksome task. DRENNEN MOTOR CAR CO. 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Fisk Teachers Agency NOW SHOWING A WONDERFUL DIS- Birmingham, Alabama PLAY OF NEW SUMMER FROCKS The demand for well |ualified teachers is greater than ever before and better salaries are being SPORT SKIRTS. offered. Teachers interested iti better positions should get in touch with one of our offices. Correspondence invited. R. A. Clayton, Manager Other Offices: Boston. New York. Pittsburg. Chicago. Memphis, Denver. Portland. Berkeley, l� s Angeles. Burger Dry Goods Co. “BRITLING for “Good Eats!'’ Britling Cafeteria 1913-17 l-irst Ave. THIS ANNUAL ILLUSTRATED BY THE ALA MA ENGRAVING jypOMPANY OF BIRMINGHAM MAKERS OF “ PRINTWELL PLATES 1013 N. 24th St. Main 5387. - - SUNSHINE BISCUITS NORWOOD arc all that the name implies pure, light, wholesome. Fresh baked in the ART CLEANING Sunshine “From the Thousand Window Bakeries. COMPANY Made only by 1013 N. 24th St. Main 5387. Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. : 5.- Our Advertisers Are Our Friends: Friends Arc Trustworthy. 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QUALITY SHOE STORES 2nd Floor Jefferson County Bank Bldg, in Front of 5 Elevators 1 STORE—19 ROOMS BLESSED IS HE WHO TRADES WITH THE ADVERTISERS. PLAY THE GAMES WE WISH you all the greatest success in life. Baseball and Lawn Tennis with IF YOU are interested in Real Estate and Insurance 1). M. Equipment CALL US Main 8011. Wimberly and Thomas Hardware Co. 2011 1st Ave. Main 5481 Montgomery Real Estate and Insurance Co. 210 N. 21st St. “TAKE THE EL”—For Hot Weather Clothes 'Phis upstairs, low expense plan takes no summer vacation it remains on tin; job of saving you money any day in tin year. The latest models clone in Palm Beach, Koolkloth and Tropical W orsteds at a saving of $3 to $10 over ground floor prices. Klothes Shoppe T Up-Stalr !s2=! z?f i w«ty FRED TMEUEX. Manager. -• - 1 ■ ■■ ■ —■=■ v JUST PUT YOURSELF IN THE ADVERTISERS PLACE—. Rensselaer E t rroJ.CN.1 4 THE WOMAN’S COLLEGE Polytechnic OF ALABAMA and 'science Institute Standard Courses Leading to B. A. Degree. Certificates and Diplomas Awarded in Music. Courses in Civil Knglneomg o. B.). Mechanical Engineering M. K.l. Electrical Enginctlng E. K.), Chemical Engineering Ch. E.). and Genera 1 Science Art. Expression, Home Econom- (H. S. . Also Graduate and Special lea, Library .Science. Courses. Unsurpassed new Chemical, Physical. Electrical. Mechanical and .Materials Standard A Grade” College Testing Laboratories. For catalogue and Illustrated p.tmph- For Young Women lets showing work of graduates and students and views of buildings and New buildings. $50,000 dorml- campus, apply to JOHN W. NUGENT. Rcfllsfar. lory. Swimming Pool and Gym nasium under competent in- st.ructors. Tennis, basketball and other athletics. Session “Shop at the opens September 16th. Write tor catalogue and view book. PARISIAN M. W. SWARTZ. President. Montgomery. Alabama. — It Pays. — Everything for Women — s 1 K - O - D - A - K - S WHEN you are making Kodak snaps this summer, remember tank developing and Velox printing means better pictures. WITH our complete equipment and experienced workmen, we are rap-able of giving your films the proper finishing. One Day Service—Bring or Mail Your Films We Arc Authorized Agents For EASTMAN KODAKS and FILMS. FARMER-CANNON JEWELRY CO., INC. 318 North 20th Street. Birmingham. Ala. When Did You Last Trade With An Advertiser. Where Did You Buy That Suit You Are Wearing? GOOD SHOES T H E S '1' ORE FOR —fairly priced F A S HI (3 N A B L E Y O U T H —correctly fitted RICH’S 1912 1st Ave. Loveman, Joseph Loeb -'TV. ... ■■ - =-= . LIGGETT’S Extra Fine Candies melt in your mouth. HORTON BIDDLE CYCLE CO. LIGGETT’S Soda Fountain is an ideal place to get pure drinks and sudden service. Bicycles and Supplies Expert Repairmen LIGGETT’S Specialize in prescriptions. Come and see us. PHONE 5162 1920 4th Avc. Birmingham, Ala. LIGGETT’S 1928 2nd Avc. Phone M. 386. Work Called for and Delivered 1 If Goods Are Not As Represented, Notify the Advertising Manager. W. G. GILL Jeweler and Optician A 1 1111 Line of Jewelry, Hardware and .Vovelties Watch and Jewelry Repairing. W ork Guaranteed. Phone M. 9307-J. 2907 27th St. North Birmingham. Ala. =?■ L L. L == J HIRSCJi’S have always enjoyed the patronage of the school girls— HIRSCH’S Commencement Mats and HIRSCH’S Mats for the graduate are always stylish and in good taste. We appreciate a visit to our French Parlor. HIRSCH’S 213 215 19th Street. I )edicati rii......... Editorials--------------- Grad Books--------------- A Song � f Seasons—Poem ()ne Mile to Go--------- The High Cost of Passing— The Boomerang----------- —- 'I'lie I sos of Adversity Spring Is Here----------- t v Lite— Poem....... On the School Special------- “Clair De Lunc -........... Sea Fantasy—Poem----------- A Secret------------------- Human Nature--------------- Domestic Troubles Overcome Happenings in High School— Clubs______________________ Exchanges------------------ Athletics------------------ Gas Jet-------------------- Jokes---------------------- Senior Department.......... ..................................... IK ____________________________________ 19 ____Malvina Coleman and Ruth Dewberry__________________________________23 ____J. Martin Smith--------------------26 ____II. D. I.................—........2K ____Melvin C. Berkowitz------ — — 36 ____Jack McLaren--------------- ------38 ____Perry L. Stone------- — - - 41 ____Louisa Wheeler---------------------43 __ Reginald Thomas------------------ — 46 ____Kate Milner__________________ — — 48 .Helen E. Richards------- - - - — 50 _ __ Dorothy Winters-----— ------- --- 54 ____Elizabeth Shannon —----------------56 ____William Schnettliu — -- 's ____Frank Brandon--------------------— _______________________60 . 71 . 73 - 77 - 83 .. 85 Dedication With sincere and grateful appreciation u� e most affectionately dedicate this issue of the ittirror to ittiss Hu IVhhie (fihamhless, our teacher, advisor, and friend, who has euer been more than willing to aid us with her kindly criticism and warm sympathy. THE MIRROR □ L ■ PUBLISHED BY THE LITERARY SOCIETIES OF THE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL May. 1920. Birmingham, Ala. BOARD OF EDITORS. EDITORS-IN-CHIEF ANITA JONES HOWARD LEAKE BUSINESS MANANGER ALLEN ENGLEHARDT ESSAYS AND SPECiAL ARTICLES marvin McCarthy OGDEN SHROPSHIRE MARY G. JOHNS FICTION DOROTHY WINTERS LEOPOLD GROSS LOUISE MONTGOMERY LOUISA WHEELER MALVINA COLEMAN POETRY ELIZABETH BETHEA HAPPENINGS IN HIGH SCHOOL MAY H. HORTON EXCHANGES MILDRED BLACKBURN ATHLETICS LINDSAY BRUCE MARY E. WILSON ART BILLIE DONOVAN DORIS MAULER WIT AND HUMOR VINCENT SCALCO CLUBS ADOLPH LOVEMAN ELIZABETH AGEE ADVERTISING MANAGER PERRY L. STONE ASSISTANTS ELIZABETH SATTER FIELD LUCY CROWE RUTH CRAWFORD EUGENE JOHNSON HAZEL ROBINSON JULIAN ALAND ANNIE LOUISE SMITH EDWARD MOHNS GEORGE VAIL CIRCULATION MANAGERS HARRY BRYAN ED LEAKE TYPISTS KATIE DUMAS HELEN FRIEDMAN TO all outward appearances a high school seems a unified whole; to one unfamiliar with the inner workings of school life there seems to he hut one type of pupil, a girl or boy who has come to high school with the earnest intention of supplementing his grammar school education in order to prepare himself better for the future. Those, however, who are in closer touch with hivh school affairs readily note that there are various groups, each with a Characteristic difference, and realize that not all these groups arc working for the best interests of the school. Luckily for the school, the most ineffectual group is small. It is made up of pupils who merely exist; flabby, without ambition, taking the lowest marks with seeming indifference, they are content to let their parents bear the burden of worrying. If these pupils were seriously handicapped we could judge them less critically but they are apparently robust and active with average intelligence. Their energy is misdirected and often becomes a source of disorder. This group may he found enjoying inane and boisterous jokes and engaging in the worthless things of high school life. Another division is interested only in the most superficial matters. The members of this group seem actually to he made of soft pulp that is easily molded In the fingers of I'ash ion and Pleasure. A school is to them a place where they may show off or amuse themselves. In some cases they tnay have an accomplishment that individualizes them—say distinction in athletics or music or some activity which in itself is worthy. Then they come to high school for the reason that it gives them the chance to Ik the limelight. Finally, and most fortunately for the school, there is a third group whose members are truly interested in the good name and standards of the school. Tlitrv carry the burden that the others refuse to share, working with pleasure in the work itself and its reward. They do not talk much—they do not need to for there is an atmosphere about them—a confidence arising from intelligently prepared lessons that speaks louder than words. In this group are found the leaders who foster the spirit of loyalty to the school. They arc not held back by seeming obstacles such as lack of equipment or inadequate buildings. The Senior Class of tlisjo and the Senior Classes of past years represent those who work earnestly and sincerely. Well may they Ik proud of their diploma. H. L. ONK of the most interesting records that can be kept of a school is that contained in its publication. In it are reflected the growth and history of the school. In publishing The Mirror it is essentially our aim to raise the literary standards of the pupils and to carry knowledge of the school activities to pupils in School at the time; it is also our aim to let The Mirror serve as a permanent record of school activities. Naturally the English department contributes primarily to The Mirror by giving material, hut just as a motor cannot run without spark and oil, so The Mirror cannot be published without the contributions of the art and commercial departments. This year we have been unusually fortunate in the splendid cooperation we have met with in all departments, not only cooperation, hut efficient cooperation. A last and very necessary requisite to the success of a paper is the good will of the student body. It is the policy of The Mirror to include as many people as possible on the staff and to divide the labor so that no one student is overworked or compelled to neglect his lessons. This policy counteracts the criticism so often heard, that only a few get the benefit of publishing the school paper or magazine. Page Twenty The steps necessary in production soon become familiar to those working on The Mirror staff. They are similar to our A I’. C’s and have to he learned in order. First, the material must appeal to the students, our reading public, and it must uphold a standard to a certain degree. If it is passed upon it must then undergo a spelling test, next an arithmetic test, that is. the counting of lines and spaces tor the printer. Now it is ready for the proof to he made; then comes the reading of the proof and at last the final step, publication. In the publication of The Mirror this year we have met with higher prices in paper, printing and all incidental supplies; nevertheless the student expected to get The Mirror at the usual price. At one time prospects for the financial success of The Mirror looked doubtful, hut as a result of a plan of com| ctition between The Mirror agents and the advertising campaign launched on April twenty-third, the problem of finance became less troublesome. On this occasion Mr. Ed I .each addressed those interested in carrying out the campaign and it is due to his enthusiasm and interest and the energy of the business staff that The Mirror has reached the goal set—thirty pages of ads. It is with due appreciation of this interest and the supixirt of the student I tody that the e litors of The Mirror conclude their year’s work.—A. J. The poem. “Belinda,” which apl cared in the Easter number, was written by Ruth Moselv, '21. Pag, Tiventy-one MIRROR BOARD GRAD BOOKS T 'or the benefit of the unenlightened, we will preface our story by explaining that graduation, or grad, books, as they are called, preserve for the senior maiden a diary or record of her most significant school days. The typical grad, book is the much prized treasure-house wherein one may find anything from inscription., such as “I shall always remember our friendship and hope that it will grow in the years to come.” to locks of hair, and—? Virginia rushed into her house with a series of excited Ohs and 'Whs and slammed her school books down upon the library table. Hilly. she called, as she made a leap for the stairs, it's come! It's come! And it’s the prettiest one in the whole school or anywhere! Oh! Oh! Oh! I’m so excited I don't know what to do. and -Oh! Oh! Oh! Well of all the saints! came in sophisticated yet boyish tones front the study. What on earth ails you. (linger? Did you escape from Uitin matinee or did Jerrv ask you to the senior pla ? Neither! Oh, man alive! It’s my book! My grad, book the one Aunt Sarah promised to send. I bad no idea she’d really send it. but she did—and it„s a beauty! All the girls are green with envy! I just feel like a million dollars! Don't you wish you bad one? She Hashed the purple and gold book before Uillv's eyes and whirled away to seek more enthusiastic members of the family. The next day at precisely the same hour Virginia made another noisy entrance into the house, but this time she was accompanied by a mournful succession of Aws and Ohs which were indeed unusual in the Miller home. I he first member of the household to hear what had called forth these doleful sounds was Lizzie, the daughter of the cook. At present, this dusky personage cast her shadow across the dining room door and stood poised on one red-clad foot with a cujj towel in one hand and a bowl in the other. ()b, Lizzie.' wailed Virginia, I don't know what to do! It’s goue—my precious grad, book—and I had just filled it—! ()h! exclaimed Lizzie, with a broad smile. I wuz jes’ wonderin’ jes what them things wuz, hut bein’s hit’s got t'illins. I low's as how hit’s a cake Doan you worry. Miss (finger. Mammy’ll make it all rat—heaps better’n yo’un, I spec, hein’s you aim over ’sperieuced in them things. I’ll jes go and git ’er. Lizzie. I think you’re horrid! and then the tears began to flow. This was indeed a strange sight for the little maid, who stood first on one foot and then on the other, rapidly biting her fingernails. Everybody’s horrid -horrid—horrid! Virginia sobbed from the depths of numerous sofa cushions. I he sight of her mistress in tears was too much for the little maid and she shuffled off in embarrassment. irginia s grief over the lost hook had rapidly risen to the uncontrollable stage. Such was the state of affairs when Hilly entered, brandishing above his head a yellow note-l ook on which was crudely inscribed in black letters, The Patjc Turnty’ihree AGLAIA LITERARY SOCIETY Sweet Boy Graduate.” ’l Say, Ginger—” he began, but was interrupted by a stream of Horrids” from the sofa. “What in the world? Well for crap’s sake! What ails you? he stammered. Horrid—horrid—horrid 1 came the only reply. “Aw, sis, don’t,” Billy remonstrated. His boyish attempt to quiet his sister was interrupted by a series of “honks which issued from the driveway. Startled by this unmistakable announcement of a caller, irginia sat l olt upright on the divan. “Gosh, 1 forgot! muttered Billy. “Th—that's Jerry—cr—he sent me to see if you were here. He, that is, 1 think he wants to ask you— Oh!” The clouds vanished from the face of the occupant of the divan. “Oh!” And with a dash she rushed up the stairs and into her room with her helpless brother closely following and attempting to explain. “Hush! I'm not any more listening to you than the man in the moon, she interrupted the well-meaning youth. “Do something useful. Call out the window that I’ll be right down. “I ley, Jerry, he yelled, reduced to obedience by the sudden burst of emotion he had just witnessed. “Ginger says she’ll be right “Wait, came in a pitiful groan from Virginia, who had just discovered beneath her eyes the tell-tale circles which time only could remove. I can’t let Jerrv sec me notv! Tell him I've fainted or I'm sick or dead—anything! “She savs she’s dead!” called Billy, keeping a curious eye on a rapidly moving powder putt. “Don’t, screamed irginia. “Well, that’s what you did say. No—Oh, 1 mean yes, but tell him h, tell him I'll be right down. And so it was that a few minutes later “Ginger bounded upon the running board of Jerry's car. 1 say. Ginger, Jerry exclaimed. “I was coinin’ in whenever your fool brother found out— “Yes. yes. prompted Virginia, eagerly. Well. I hate to bother you. but may I—borrow your Virgil? he at Iasi announced. Virginia could have fainted, but she didn’t. Instead, she smiled that stiff, glittering smile with which we try to conceal our disappointment, fter all, no one knew that she had expected a bid, so she merely presented the book to her “most ardent admirer. who promptly drove off. leaving her to mourn her loss alone. “Golly, Billy grinned as he cast a critical glance upon his sister. If you aren’t the most peculiar jxirson I ever saw! You girls are a mystery to me!” “Shut—up! Virginia burst out. with symptoms of a “return engagement of the weeps —to quote Billy. “My book! my book! my precious book!” she wailed. “Book? inquired Billy. “Yes—I didn’t tell you, did I? It’s mv wonderful grad. l ook! I left it on my desk at school and nobody’s seen it since, and Miss Lowell has questioned all Page Twenty-five the girls about it. I know it must I stolen! Oh! I'll never get another like it. U by, it s cven prettier than Agnes Winthrops. and Iters came from New Y ork Oh, dear!” Why, I took your book to sec how to fix mine. It's on the library table with Jerry's and mine this minute, Hilly fairly shouted. Y ours and Jerry’s' irginia looked up with an expression of mingled relief and amusement. Then there followed a discussion of “The Sweet Hoy Graduate, the rival volume which the senior boys meant to use as a burlesque of the girls' -precious books. Another honk interrupted this most interesting conversation. Hilly and Virginia rushed out and met Jerry at the steps. “Hill, he began, you got me so muddled with your blamed ole ‘dead stuff that 1 actually didn’t know how to make my mabi petition. Say, how about the senior play? “Oh, gurgled irginia in a tone which meant Of course. I’m delighted ’ and so forth. '1 hen before Hilly had a cltatice, innocently to “let the cat out of the bag — brothers are noted for that the none-too-melodious voice of little Lizzie was heard singing, lieah comes the cake, fillin's an’ all contract!” And since the occasion did not demand it, irginia did not trouble to explain that the once-lost fillings didn l happen to he edible, but accepted the treat most heartily. A few moments later, between huge mouthfuls of cake, Virginia exclaimed. I guess we 11 have to save the crumbs for uur ‘grad’ hooks!’’ “Y ou bet, Jerry agreed. And. say, let’s put ’em on the page with the senior play!” 1 f there s any left, corrected Hilly, with one eye on the cake platter. Mai. vina Cot km an and Ruth Dkwhkkry, A SONG OF SEASONS Oli it’s fine to be alive in th' Spring o’ th year, In th glorious, radiant Spring; W hen there s life in th’ air, in th’ ground, everywhere- - ce, it's great to Ik alive in th’ Spring! 1 h it s fine to Ik alive in th’ hot Summertime. In th lazy, old, hot Summertime; W hen th' snowy cloud-flakes are mirrored in lakes; Gee, it s great in th’ hot Summertime! Oh it’s fine to be alive in th’ Kail o' th’ year. In th’ color splashed days o’ th' Fall; hen there s red on the trees and a snap in th’ breeze. Gee, it's great to Ik- alive in th' Fall! h it s fine to 1m- alive in th' brisk Wintertime, In th blusterin' sharp Wintertime: W lien there’s snow on th' ground, on th' trees, all around— (tee. it s great in th' cold Wintertime! J. Martin Smith. ’ ]. I ujc Twenty-six ART CLUB ONE MILE TO GO Mr. Penning! Mr. Penning! Telegram for Mr. Penning! Joseph Penning, clean-cut and handsome, looked up from the paper he was reading. What was up? He called to the page and ripped open the envelope handed him. The perusal of the telegram lasted hut a second. “Lexington next, (jet Acme Mfg. Co. order. He’s hard. Use tact. BROWN.” Penning was a man of decision. “No answer. Bud. Here. And handing the boy a quarter he turned to the hotel desk, where he inquired about the next train for Lexington. The clerk glanced at the clock which showed $f.:3h and replied with a curt “15 minutes. Thanks. Penning hastened to his room, threw a few belongings into his hags and returned to the desk. Settling his hill he sallied forth and ten minutes later he was leaving the outskirts of the city behind him. One hour sufficed to bring him to his destination. Lexington was a town of ten thousand, small in size hut large in ideals and ambitions. A number of passengers alighted with him and he determined to let them lead him to a hotel. As he was passing through the gate his attention was drawn to a man leaning against the wall, who was appraising his face ami well-knit figure with critical eye. Penping looked the man in the eyes hut he continued to stare. “What in the deuce ails that fellow? I’m no jay bird. However, he soon forgot the incident and with springy stride issued forth from the station. 11 is plan worked and In following a fellow passenger he was soon ensconced in a comfortable chair in a hotel. 'The place was strange to him and he let his curious gaze roam over the occupants and equipment of the big room. Allowing his eye to drift to the door he was interested in observing the entrance of the man who had inspected him at the station. Penning, watching, saw him walk to the desk and peer at the register. He saw him start ever so little as he came upon a name. The man turned ami with a swift glance swept the lobby. As lie caught sight of Penning lie strode forward. “Now for a solution of this mystery, Penning muttered to himself. 'The man stopped before him. “Mr. Penning, I believe? “Correct, sir. “Mr. Penning, allow me to introduce myself, Marvin Dunaway, coach of the Lexington Athletic Club.” “Very glad to know you.” Penning looked his curiosity. “One question first, Penning. Are you he who made the record on the mile at Yale three years ago ? Dunaway leaned forward in his eagerness. “I am.” “Great! Listen. Penning are you in form to run?” “Yes. I get a little inside track work three or four times a week.” . “Better still. Let me tell you my reason for accosting you. Lexington is a small city, hut our spirit cannot be equaled. Wc believe in trading at home and in close cooperation. In the course of a few years a rivalry has sprung up Page 7 'we iity-c igh i between us and Madison over the way. Growth and athletics are the chief matters of contention and it is in the latter that I am interested. Are you a professional ?” No.” Glad to hear it. Tomorrow afternoon the Lexington Athletic Club and the Madison Athletic Club will hold a field meet to sec which is the better. We arc well supplied with good material in every line except a mile man. He has fallen sick and we were depending on him to give us a margin on the score board. You can imagine how we feel. I've l)een on pins and needles the last few hours. Happened to notice you at the station and you looked good to me. It was natural for me to couple you with a name, famous in the sporting world, I saw on the register. I would like very much to have you represent us. but can only offer you the pleasure of the contest and the thanks of the citizens. Salesman? Yes, representing the Colen-Ballenger Co. I see you're after old man Bangor of the Acme Manufacturing Company. Penning, he is a hard man to deal with, but he will Ik at the meet tomorrow and it will he a point in your favor if you help us out. That doesn’t matter. Dunaway. I would do it just for the sake of playing the game and giving you a little help. However, I won’t scorn the aid it will give me in landing an order from Bangor.” “Shake, old man: we sure need you. Have you any togs?” Yes. I carry my old college outfit with me. “Well, come down to the club tonight and limber tip. The boys will give you a warm welcome.” Sure. You can look for me. “All right. So long.” Dunaway turned and walked towards the door only to whirl after a few steps and come back. “By the way. you will have to run against a college mate. Penning was all ears. “A Yale man? “Yes.” “Who is it?” “Fellow bv name of Payne—what’s the rub? Penning’s face now possessed a hard, steely look and his tody was drawn tense. “Nothing much! Only you can count on my breaking that tape first even if I run on a broken leg!” Dunaway looked at him queerly. “All right. See you later.” With smoldering eyes and burning thoughts. Penning watched Dunaway’s back disappear through the doorway He turned and strode to the elevator. In his room he drew forth from a compartment of his bag, trunks, sweater and shoes. He was proud of that blue sweater with its white “Y and as he gazed at it. his mind turned back to events of past years. It had been in his junior year at Yale that he had made the record for the mile and he had cherished hopes for a better one in his final year. However, in the following events his hope came to naught. As the day of the intercollegiate field meet had approached another representative of Yale in the mile Payc Twenty-nine had appeared in the form of Tom Payne. Penning and Payne were also rivals in another way—where Christine Bangor was concerned. That young lady had said jokingly in the presence of both that she would licstow her preference on the winner. Penning had accepted her words literally and had appeared on the track with the determination to win. With the added stake, besides the honor of the school, urging them on. the two Vale men had left the other men in the rear. Far around the track the s( ectntor$ had seen Payne spurt and gain the inside track In-fore Penning and the latter was seen to crumble and give away. Payne had fouled him with his elbow. Penning saw Payne break the tape a winner and knowing that his accusation of a foul would Ik received with incredulity, without speaking to Christine or mingling with his classmates he had gone back to the gym and changed his clothes. Later had come graduation and he had entered the world with a resolution to repay the score. Now was his chance! Penning gloried in the opportunity given him. Tomorrow he would wijie out a defeat and a wrong, lie gathered tip his clothing and proceeded to the Athletic Club for a little limbering up. Then? he was the cynosure of all eyes and in the opinion of the club members he looked all they could wish. After a shower he drew Dunaway aside ami asked that his name be withheld as he wished to surprise Payne. Dunaway agreed. That night Penning dreamed sweet dreams. After a shave and breakfast he decided to In-ard the lion in his den ami visit old Bangor. A five minutes walk brought him to the office of the Acme Manufacturing Company and he tendered his card to the office boy That all-important personage disappeared in the inner recesses only to appear an instant later with a negative sliakc of his head. “Sorry, sir. He says he can't see von todav. Too busy.” “But-----” “Listen. Mister.” There was a sincere ring in the hoy's voice. “This is no stall to get rid of yon hut plain dope. The boss is hopping mad and if yoit want to get next to him come hack later. Tomorrow after the athletic doings he will feel better—’specially if I.ex. wins.” Penning recollected the words of Dunaway: “It will be a point in your favor if you help us out.” With a brief “Thanks.” he left the office. “Everything seems to hang on that meet this afternoon. he said to himself as he walked towards town. “Must lx some affair. Mack at the hotel he buried himself in a comfortable chair with a magazine and did not emerge until noon, when he hastened to the Athletic Club. Penning was not over confident for he realized that Payne was a good man. yet no fear entered his heart. Feeling as if there were several miles in the firm muscles of his legs he could not help lK ing optimistic as to the outcome. Among twenty-five other fellows -shot putters, hurdlers, yard men—with whom he had already struck up an acquaintance, lie stripped and donned bis track outfit, (dances of admiration and res|K ct were turned his way both for the letter worn and the man wearing it. The looks turned to glances of surprise when they saw him put on a raincoat. “Why the disguise. Penning,” bantcringly called one, “Wanted for murder? “Not yet. hut soon.” was the only explanation elicited. Page Thirty Outside the grandstand filled gradually as the time for starting approached. The beating of wood, occasional shrill whistles and loud talk bespoke an impatient, restless crowd. The partisans of Lexington gathered in one end of the stand, the supporters of Madison congregated in the other end. Cheer after cheer, biting and sarcastic, was thrown hack and forth vehemently. A loud roar arose from the Madison side as their hopefuls appeared in the stadium, and forgotten were the veiling encounters in the cheering for the team. A shout from a greater number of people arose as the L-exington contestants made their appearance. A young lady charmingly dressed and with most attractive features sat in the neutral part of the audience, well to the front. Eagerness was expressed by her pose and her eyes sparkled with excitement. As contest after contest was concluded it could he easily discerned that she was enjoying herself. She cheered alternately with Lexington and Madison supporters and lu-r excitement grew with that of the crowd. The scores on the blackboard showed a slight lead in favor of Madison as the meet neared the close. A cheer greeted each figure added to the number. As the excitement grew more intense the crowd became wilder. A few minutes later I hmaway made a wild dash for the door of the gym and disappeared from the vision of a few curious spectators. He landed on the neck of Penning without ceremony. Pen. it’s up to you. old fellow. We are one point tiehind and you are our only hope. Come on.” Pen followed him out the door, drawing the coat closely about that tell-tale blue sweater. His appearance on the track with the coach brought forth a deafening roar. There' was a craning of necks to see who would represent Lexington. Perplexed looks appeared and questions flew hither and thither. No one knew him. A rumbling shout from Madison announced the approach of their man. Payne was clad in all white with a red stripe running from his left shouder to the waist. He was undeniably handsome as he approached the start. Penning faced the other way. How are you feeling. Payne?” a solicitous bystander called from the rail. Fine and clan —Payne stopfjed short, his jaw dropj cd. and he started back. Penning had faced about and confronted him. Hello, Payne, fine day isn’t it?” Penning smiled sweetly in enjoyment of his coup. Payne swallowed hard and an expression of hatred disfigured his face. Without a word he turned away. The starter raised a megaphone to his lips and roared his announcements: “Mile—Payne for Madison. Penning for Lexington.” The girl in the grandstand arose to her feet in her surprise, the color startled from her cheeks. She had heat’d the same announcement under different circumstances two years before. Had she heard aright? With burning gaze she looked at the man in the raincoat. She had known that Payne would run. The man advanced to the line and discarding his coat stood forth. The girl sat down gasping. The tall, well formed frame, typical of endurance and strength Page Thirty-two was revealed. Ii was Joe Penning without a doubt Eagerness personified, she saw the two men toe the mark. The starter raised his gun and instantly a hush fell on the crowd, so complete that the words of the official sounded like pistol shots. On your mark! Get set!” Bang! As one the two athletes leaped forward and swung into an easy stride. Both, experienced in the game, knew it to he a case of endurance, not speed. Penning allowing Payne to set the pace fell in behind him on the inside track. The cheering crowd saw the two men round the curve, traverse the course on the other side, round the end and come down the home stretch. Their positions were the same: they ran without apparent effort and with the exception of a tightening of the lips showed no signs of strain. It was in the second lap that tlu struggle would come. At the end of the grandstand Payne increased his pace and s|x d away. Penning thrust forward his right foot preparing by a longer, snappier stride to overtake Payne. It struck a rut in the road and he felt his ankle turning. Instantly he threw his weight front the foot, to prevent a sprain, and losing his balance fell sprawling. A groan came from the Lexington fans. Pavnc committing the indiscretion of looking hack, saw and rejoiced. Penning leaped to his feet. As Payne was rounding the end ahead of him. Penning, with grim resolution to regain the lost ground and win. struck forward in a longer, faster stride. With clamped teeth and fists white from their clasp on the grips, he glued his eyes ou tlu figure ahead. Grunch! Crunch! Crunch! Those ground gaining strides were slowly but surely bringing that red stripe nearer. The gap narrowed and soon Payne heard that measured thump, thump, behind him. Again he increased his speed hut Penning was not one to be left At the beginning of the curve of the other end he reached his position behind his foe. He did not stop, however. Without waiting for the straight stretch to pass him. with Payne on the inside track. Penning, his head back and arms swinging increased his pace. He gained the side of Payne and swung into the lead. It took a gruelling struggle but he kept the lead. Behind was treachery, in front was the tape and victory. Entering the home stretch, he put all in the final effort. Speed, more speed. With straining muscles and flaring nostrils he traversed those yards in record time and literally threw himself at the tape—fully five yards to the good. Some one caught him and willing hands carried him to a bench near the grandstand. They laid him down. The crowd had risen to its feet and it cheered him again and again. It was an effort of grit that Penning had carried out in a sportsmanlike way. Congratulations were showered down as he lay on the bench recovering his breath. Suddenly, he became aware of a dimpled face surrounded by brown hair bending over him. He blinked his eyes and looked, then rubbed them and looked. The girl who was looking down at him emitted a delightful little laugh. ‘ Don't you know me. Joe?” “Christine!” lie leaped to his feet and grasped the small hand extended to him. His ongue clung to the roof of his mouth and lie could only stare. U£ r Thirty-three “Now, sir. tell me why you ran away and lost yourself some time ago, slit commanded. “You know what you said about the race?” es, you foolish fellow, and you ought to know that I didn’t mean it.” A man with a gray shock of hair and heavy eyebrows approached, preventing further speech. A pleasant smile was on his heavy face. Congratulations, my hoy.” Christine spoke up. Joe, let me introduce you to my father. Dad, this is the Joe Penning of whom I have told you.” (dad to meet you. sir.” Joe extended his hand. Are you the Bangor of the Acme Manufacturing Co.? Yes.” Well. sir. if you will give me the time I think I have a proposition that will interest you.” In the midst of his request in the interest of his firm. Joe happened to glance at Christine, and perceiving her face to he suffused with crimson, a light dawned on him. To tell the truth. I have two matters of interest.” he added. ” cry glad to accommodate you. Mow about coming to dinner tonight?” Joe looked at Christine. She smiled and nodded. De-c-e-lighted! Howard Lkakk, '20. To Charles Bromberg goes the distinction and praise of obtaining the greatest number of ads for The .Mirror. The editors take this method of show lug their appreciation. To Ned Stubbs is due honorable mention. Fie used his Influence and his energy to the great advantage ol Tho Mirror. He receives our grateful thanks. Page Thirty-four THK HIGH COST OF PASSING Many times have I questioned the extent of my knowledge. Yea, verily, how often have I doubted my possession of the average human mentality. 1 know not the depth of my knowledge. I know not the equilibrium of my brain: in fact, there arc many, many things I do not know, as my instructors so gently and often inform me. I hit is it any fault of mine that Providence did not provide me with greater faculties for grasping knowledge? Why won't thoughts pop into my head as readily as into the heads of my coworkers in misery? Kven now I am in the throes of agony. I am sailing on the turbulent waters of theme, writing. I have even drunk two cups of coffee, that liquor highly regarded by struggling theme writers, to keep me from the soothing arms of Morpheus. All sorts of thoughts that unfortunately do not promote the progress of a theme come crowding in upon my tired, hazy and much over-worked brain and yet 1 sit here thinking—thinking—thinking— This morning I was sent to the blackboard to write shorthand. The first word was reciprocity. Did it begin with a loop or a curve? I knew not which, it seems somehow that my mentality is not adapted to such lines and dots and as I stood there struggling over said word fl don’t even know what it means) I felt two eyes boring into the hack of my head, and knew that my hair was graying over the temples. Yc t «ods! Why do they put such torturing subjects on this earth and how in the world should I know whether reciprocity was a concoction of lines, loops, curves or dots? It’s a crule” world. And then along came Macbeth and with him some more tortures. I am sure had he known how much we were in doubt as to whether he was the third murderer he would have made his movements clearer and murdered his victims without calling in aid. What matters it to me whether he was the third murderer or whether Lady Macbeth was guiltier than Macbeth ? It is nothing in mv young life. The great question arises whether I will it or not. Is the cost of education worth the daily cudgeling that mv brain receives? I am indeed sorely puzzled. Is it to my advantage to read the hair-raising acts of Macbeth, to have history expounded to me backwards and forwards, to twist mv arm to the delicate movements of shorthand, or live in a paradise of •‘movies” and baseball? Oh. wherefore these thoughts.- I am trying to write a theme. A theme, a theme mv kingdom for a theme.” Put inspiration will not come and I sit here thinking— thinking—thinking— Mki.VIN C. Bkkkowitz. 31. Thirty-six THE BOOMERANG A night that I shall always rcmcml er is the night I worked the “Graveyard trick or the trick from 7 I M. to 1 A. M.. at Grimes, Alabama. This station, if it may be called a station, was built there only for the purpose of delivering tn'in orders to the trains which pass through the woods at that point. There is not a house for three miles either way, just the little nine by nine box of an office set down by the right-of-way, looking lonesome. The superintendent has a private fish jxind there which has a few very small fish, and many very large snakes in it. There is also a leaky water tank situated on the other side of the track, which gets its supply of greenish water from the neighl oring swamps. Grimes is, according to several old railroad men. where trains stop runnin and start flyinV And to me, now, Grimes is the end of the world. C )n the thirteenth day of June, nineteen hundred and nineteen, a local freight hesitated long enough to allow me to drop off in front of my office at the aforesaid point. It was just sunset, and a million frogs somewhere off in the swamp were tuning up tor the night's work. Fireflies darted back and forth above the tall, rank weeds in the swamps, and occasionally I could hear a faint splash. Visions of alligators and l oa contrictors began to Hit through my mind. I concluded that the night air was bad for my health and went inside. When I entered. I noticed fastened to the wall over the little telegraph desk an envelope with JT” written on it. QT is my personal sine and I began to get interested. I opened the envelope and found inside it a note: QT.” Look in table drawer. Good luck. There was no signature. I looked in the drawer and found an army automatic arui a box of cartridge. —and another note. Trouble be careful use gun put oack when through —the rest was illegible. I thought the office would be more comfortable with the door shut, so I acted accordingly- and locked it. I called the dispatcher at Birmingham and told him about the gun and the notes. He seemed to think a minute. T hen he said: Either somebody is trying to play a joke on you or -say, number one has a million in gold specie for New Orleans on her tonight, and maybe someone is trying to tell you of a plot to rob her. Well. I said, what am I going to do about it? Keep awake, son. was his only answer. The hours dragged by. I began to hear sounds, such as Macl eth heard after he had murdered Duncan. I had no murder on my conscience, but I began to be afraid that someone else would have soon. A frog croaked very near the office, and I jumped six inches, knocked over my ink bottle, and grabbed for that young howitzer. Ten I . M.. eleven P. M.. eleven-thirty, and nothing doing. The office grew stifling. I opened the door for some fresh air, and I heard the sound of rapidly moving feet on the slag of the track. If I ever showed speed, it was then. IJo jc Thirlycighl 1 slammed the door and grabbed for that gun. It was gone! I hunted over the floor like a wild man, but it did no good. It had absolutely vanished. Then between the rails came the glow of an engine's headlight. It was number one, the specie train! I knew what would hapj en if I stoppe 1 her. Then from the engine came four short, sharp blasts, the signal for )rders. I grasj ed the semaphore lever, to pull it so that the block would show white. It came over with surprising ease. Astonished, I pulled with all my strength at the wire leading to the board. It came through the aperture and I saw it had been cut. I'hen something snapped in my head, and 1 went through the window, which, to my surprise, was open. I dashed for the semaphore pole and began to climb it. Again came that demand for orders, and I began to hear the grinding of brake shoes on wheels. I reached the semaphore and pulled down on it. It refused to budge. In desperation I grasped the end of the board and swung myself out over the track. The board came down: I heard two short, indignant blasts of acknowledgment, and the train roared by me on its way to the coast. 1 hung there trying to reach the pole again, but I could not. Then l efore me I saw another headlight come over the hill, and I heard the grinding of brake shoes again. My bands slipped and then—blackness. When I awoke from mv long involuntary siesta. I saw the faces of the trainmaster of the division and the chief dispatcher, my father, bending over me. I feebly demanded what had happened. “We tried to play a joke on you, son.” said the Big Chief, with a sigh of relief, “hut it seems that we arc the ones that got fooled. 1 wanted to cure you of being a railroad man. and 1 thought you would fall down on your job when you learned of the danger you were in. I didn't cut the semaphore wire, but that gang of tramps over there cut it and were going to rob number one when she stopped. We learned of their plans just after number one left Woodstock, and followed her with a switcher. If it hadn't been for your letting number one by we would have been too late. Boy. you did yourself proud! •‘But that gun.” I faltered, “ami those notes?” The Chief laughed. “Oh. that belongs to I-awrence. the first trick operator. He wanted to see how easily you could he scared.” Well, after that, who wouldn't he a railroad man? Jack McLakkn. ’21. Piuje Thirty-nine CURRY LITERARY SOCIETY THE USES OF ADVERSITY Yesterday afternoon while I was stealing second in the approved Ty Cobh fashion, I had the misfortune of slightly spraining my ankle. At the time 1 did not consider the injury seriously, but later in the day, in consequence of a great deal of walking about, 1 found the ankle considerably swollen. Following family advice 1 painted it with iodine; but to my surprise 1 found on arising the next morning that it hurt when I walked. It was settled. 1 need not go to school on this beautiful morning of early spring. My career as an invalid had begun at breakfast—an unusually apprizing one. I enjoyed a second cup of coffee with enough sugar to suit my taste. By this time the possibilities of invalidism were apparent to me and after establishing myself in my grandmother’s chair in the living room, 1 warned our fat, slow Ethiopian servant that I would make unusual requests on this day of liberty. It is an inexplicable feeling being free. Diversion, which is essential to one's well-being, is like strawberries; the less often you have them, the more you enjoy them when you get them. Oh, 1 felt fine—dressed carelessly, whistling, enjoying the feeling of “nothing to do till tomorrow.” W ithin my reach was a large l ook of practical essays by Orison Swett Mar-den. One on “Decision” appealed to me especially, but as 1 was happy and intended to remain so 1 did not read enough of any one author or subject to become tired. My next choice was a psychology entitled Human Behavior.” It was interesting to learn the thought process of a judgment, or decision, but remembering Francis Bacon’s wise statement to the effect that “some books are to he chewed and digested ' I laid aside this somewhat profound book and gloried in my freedom. In search of novelty I next endeavored to tackle a woman's job. As a consequence I got a needle and thread and plied my “evening care.” rile rent which I was mending was not very large, but on account of the difficulty of threading the needle, having to take out some stitches I had sewed incorrectly, and sticking the needle in my thumb, the work of sewing consumed no small amount of time. I now agreed with the psychology I had read, regarding the doing of new things and confronting circumstances hitherto unmet. Obeying the admonition of my anxious grandmother I now assumed the role of an artist and painted my swollen ankle. Grandmother suggested that I might try walking about: so through the kitchen I lamely walked to the back yard, using a sawed-off broom as a walking stick. As I hobbled about the yard I was exhilarated by the spring air and the freshness of growing things. The j each trees were blooming forth with a delicate pink. As 1 approached the pigeon pen 1 pitied tlie birds therein for being caged all the time, never able really to stretch their wings. 1 did not believe they would feel as did the prisoner of Chillon should they be allowed to sail away. While limping back to the house 1 made the terrible mistake of using the cane to help the wrong foot. Such a novice I am. These entirely new experiences are what make sprained ankles so enjoyable. 1 have learned, too. that invalids get all sorts of special favors and that reasonable requests are olx vcd implicitly. Why, 1 just had three tea cakes a while ago and am writing now leisurely. As usual. Shakespeare was right when lie said, “Sweet are the uses of adversity.” Perry L. Stone, ’22. DRAMATIC CLUB SPRING IS HERE It was the fifth study period of an unusually warm Friday. My “Literary Digest lay open at an article concerning ancient C hina, hut my mind, after my staring at the same paragraph for over fifteen minutes, knew as much of its content as a dog docs of his grandmother—not a jicdigrecd dog, you understand. I closed the magazine with a sigh; what did ancient China matter anyway why didn’t something exciting happen nearer home? Suddenly an idea dawned in my befuddled brain. I glanced at my chum sitting near me -my partner in crime for Ip these many moons. “Kosalyn, I whispered, please start some excitement. I haven’t a tiling to do. Kosalyn yawned. “I believe I'll resurrect Steve. “Steve? I inquired, “Kosayln. don’t you dare to insinuate you’ve an unknown lover or a family skeleton or something. Kosalyn smiled condescendingly. “Well, my child. I'll elucidate. You’ve guessed just right. Steve is an unknown lover—in fact, he doesn’t exist anywhere except in my brain. You remember when Fav went to Andalusia? Well, when she came home she was simply unbearable talking about her beaux and dates and everything, so I just manufactured Steve. The poor child drank in all 1 told her as a camel drinks water before crossing a desert. It was at this exciting point in her narrative that the bell was inconsiderate enough to ring and we had no more time to perfect our or rather her plan of resurrecting the hitherto unknown Steve. Nor did I give him another thought until my expression class, the seventh period The senior play was being discussed and suddenly 1 heard the words. Steve Pennington.” “Steve,'' I murmured half aloud; isn’t that a coincidence? It seemed still more of a coincidence that that very night the name Steve was again brought to my attention. We were returning from the Lyric—Frank and I—and the topic of conversation was the prosaic one of the weather. Isn't this ideal Spring weather though? The sort that poets often write about but you seldom see. Yes,” I agreed. 1 imagine it must l� c rattier a nice tiling to nave a poent soul in this sort of weather, liecause it certainly is hard for poor, ordinary folks to work. Maybe it’s spring fever, he suggested. I'nlmh. 1 replied. I think it is, but the family insists on terming it laziness. N on ought to make them appreciate the fact that it's a sort of gift to Ik able to have spring fever. 1 have a friend who’s no more affected by the spirit of spring than he is by a circus in Ishkooda. Hasn’t he a girl? 1 inquired. Frank laughed. My goodness no, imagine Steve llardie looking twice at a girl. Steve. 1 repeated, is that his name? “Why, yes. what—’’ “Oh, Frank, I exclaimed. “I have it. I’aijc Porty-thrce “It?” lie enquired blankly. “What—small pox or religion?' “Neither, you goose; the most wonderful plan! “Now look here, you remember vour last plan— “Oh, I interrupted, “this plan isn’t going to get us in trouble at all. It's just a plan to wake Steve up. There’s a girl at school—er—ah. Daphne, yes. that’s her name. Daphne, and I’ll get her to write Steve tantalizing, mysterious notes. It that won't rouse him nothing short of (jabrid’s horn ever will. Frank looked doubtful, hut finally wrote out Steve’s name and address and handed it to me. The fifth period Monday again found Rosalyn and me side l side. Rosalyn, 1 asked, “how do you like the name Daphne? “I think it's real cute. Why?” “Because —and I told her of securing a real Steve. “But who is Daphne? I looked a Rosalyn for a minute and she looked at me. She spoke first, h. 1 see. Well write the notes together in school. I )aphne is just— “Air, I completed the sentence for her. “Daphne Air—sort of peculiar name, don’t you think? By the way, what shall her last name be?’’ Not having an idea, 1 thought I d affect generosity, f )h, you can decide that. I gave her the Daphne part. Rosalyn glanced down at her irgil. Add air to air. “Mow al out dair? That's the name of the new girl in our French class. Daphne Adair! “That's fine. And thus Daphne was christened. After that there were no more dull fifth periods. Our first and only note was a masterpiece of its kind. )f course the final copy was made by Rosalyn in her best Christmas stationery and signed in a “l oxy sort of hand. Daphne P. Adair. Did I tell you that Daphne’s middle name was Phyllis? You see we thought D. 1J. A. sounded sort of like a college degree. It was quite exciting mailing that fateful note and still more exciting waiting tor the answer. On Wednesday night Frank phoned. I le had seen Steve and Steve was actually excited. 1 think Frank must have been rather interested himself liecausc he wanted to know all about Daphne, too. And still no message came directly from Steve. We were losing all faith in our adventure and were just about ready to compose a suitable inscription for Daphne’s tombstone when I again saw Frank. I don't know all the things 1 told him, but any way I gave him the impression that Daphne was Rosalyn’s cousin—and that night Steve phoned Daphne. Fortunately Rosalyn answered the telephone. The next day she said that she believed our mission had been accomplished. Steve actually raved about the beauties of spring. “Rosalyn, I said, looking at her solemnly, “do you know the recording angel is going to have a pretty hard time balancing his books the day we get to heaven? Yes, I suppose so. but it's spring, you know. she added apologetically. “Yes,” I replied, “spring is here. Lorrs.N Whkki.f.r, 20. Page Forly-four HILLIARD LITERARY SOCIETY NEW LIFE What blithesome melody's this That wakens me from my slumbers; That bids my drowsy eyes Throw open their shutters for sunlight. And beckons me follow in haste And seek it out in its hiding? Tis the voice of a mocking bird That sings to me at my window. What delicate odors, these That taunt and challenge my senses To take them in at a breath With a sharp, joyful vigor? They speak of blossoming trees And of budding roses and violets: The essence of new life; The purest incense of springtime. Sparkling, darting stml eams I May about on my covers. Luring me from sleep l!y continuous dancing, prancing ()vcr my care-worn face Which fain would hide in its shadow. Stronger they make me feel The glory of earth and its brightness And I throw open wide my window nd gaze in admiration. It all bursts in in a gust. The song, the halm, the sunlight. That tills mv room and my heart With the satisfying l cauty of nature, nd tells me in sunlit signs Of the infinite good of its maker. In rapt meditation I view the brilliant landscape. In the new light and glow Of the fresh, illumined morning. My soul drinks to the full Of this world of infinite beauty. Page Forty-six Reginald Thomas, '20. ON THE SCHOOL SPECIAL Amid much noise ami a great scramble 1 push my way out through the seething crowd of children just dismissed from school. Toilsomely 1 reach the street door in time to see the school special already waiting and being boarded by hurrying boys and girls. The cold wind and rain dash into my face, but 1 heed them not as 1 make a plunge for the waiting car. On reaching the place 1 am dragged along by the crowd that pushes on each side and from the rear. At last my feet touch the hard floor. Now I know I’m •‘on.” though I cau see nothing for faces are being thrust into mine and hats arc bumping my nose. With the exception of a skinned heel, a lost pencil and punches from at least half a dozen umbrellas. I safely park out on the platform. I am closely surrounded by boys and girls from the “rat” type to the dignified senior. At times I am almost stifled by the odor of cigarettes and penetrating perfume, to say nothing of powder. They push on. I grow smaller and thinner, pressed against the door; still they push on till I wonder if the assault will never end. Some cling to doors, straps, anything in reach. But. alas, some less fortunate have nothing to lean on except their fellow passengers. A great gawky boy steps on my toe. almost mashing it flat; 1 scream and jerk it up but on trying to put it down again, to my utter consternation I find that the place is already occupied. So I remain propped up there on one foot. Something gets into my eve and in trying to raise my hand I realize that it has not moving room, but is held down by the closely packed crowd. 1 stand there in agony while my foot grows weaker. At last the car starts with a jerk—street cars have the habit of starting as if a great giant from the rear had given them a twenty horse-power push—and with a lunge the unsupported members of the crowd fall helplessly l ack into the arms of, or on the toes of their comrades just behind them.. Two girls in front of me fall violently back against me. 1 feel my head going round and round and when I again realize conditions around me, I find that about an inch of my nose lacks the covering of the epidermis. A pin makes an ugly red mark on my arm ami a hairpin hits my other eye. Hot, scalding tears run down my cheek from the injured orb. In the torture of my condition 1 blindly push the fellow who got my other toot room and his hooks land on the head of a small girl. She turns and gives him a “you good-for-nothing-thing” look and calmly resumes her swaying to and fro as the car stops and starts. I stand and wonder why in blazes no one has any home to go to. At last someone shoves his way off and I manage to get a seat. With a sigh 1 lean hack rejoicing, only to be aroused by the conductor calling my street. Then with limping gait I make my way off the car, thankful that I can at last take a f rec step. Kate Milner, '22. I’age I'orfy.eight “CLAIR DE LUNE” “Oh! mother, I can wear my rose taffeta to Alfred's moonlight picnic Friday, can’t I ? begged Sara cajolingly. Sow. Sara, do be sensible, remonstrated Mrs. Mallory. You'll wear a simple gingham dress to that affair, if you go. I he last words had an ominous note which Sara recognized from past ex-periencc, hut nevertheless she resolved not to go to that picnic in a simple gingham frock. Although she sensibly discarded the.alluring vision of herself in rose taffeta, she busily planned to leave home in the favored gingham, but to arrive at handy Maston s, around the corner, in an orchid colored organdie dress, lloppv hat and white suede shoes left over from the past summer. The |uick change necessitated by this arrangement puzzled her somewhat until she hit upon the plan of sneaking into Emily’s room for a moment before making her appearance to the “hunch.” I rembling with repressed emotion and excitement, Sara started for Emily’s after dinner, ostentatiously stopping in the living room for the family’s approval. Ah! Now you look like my little girl again, declared father wistfully peering over his glasses. 1 hat s just right, agreed mother with a satisfied smile. It doesn’t pay to dress up for school picnics.” Of course the wee small voice interfered at this point to rebuke, Why. Sara Mallory, aren t you ashamed? This deception is abominable! Go upstairs and leave that ini| ossible organdie dress. and the wee small voice was about to gain its point when hate, in the form of “Sludge Mallory—twelve-year-old slayer of consciences—jeered derisively. A eh III say she do!” And then mimicking Sara’s carefully modulated tones, he simpered. Ain’t it just adorable? O-o-u! it’s too sweet for words! It’s so sweet and simple! El I—it IS. Get on t’ your ole picnic. Sis Hopkins!” I’r°m these last two words of Henry I’ercival Mallory’s speech you may see that he was directly to blame for the events of the evening. If it had not been for Sludge’s taunt perhaps poor Sara but 1 anticipate. Sis I lopkins Sis Hopkins, the words recurred with maddening persistency. “One thing is sure. she resolved firmly. Frank Rathhumc will never sec this and her gaze swept the “simple gingham dress contemptuously. She confidentially patted the folded mass of orchid frills in the top of her lunch hamper. “It will take a real effort to make him forget the ink I spilled on his Eat in prose yesterday.” Silently she crept through the rear of Emily s house and stole upstairs unobserved bv the lively group in the living room. Just as the truck drove up she darted downstairs, managing, after the manner of the eternal feminine—to encounter Frank and exclaim limpidlv. “What! You here? How nice—have you seen Tom ? He’s my escort, I believe.” I om got nervous and went for you in his tliwer, returned Frank. Rut. say, lies a good sport—he won’t mind if you come on with me. And alKiut that Page Pi fly ink—-1 know I was as cross as a bear bill shucks! I didn't mean it; Latin comes easy to me anyhow,” he concluded modestly. He didn't jay that she looked like the “dawn of a summer's day,” or a pale, fragrant lily —they never do. except in books and romantic dreams, hut he was so eagerly attentive that even Emily’s arched brows and teasing grin failed to divert him, and the late Sis I lopkins” floated on a rosy cloud—while the others jolted and humped on scratchy hay. The silver moon had risen over the lake when the picnickers noisily alighted from the truck and began hauling out their lunches. Not until this moment did Sara realize that her lunch—hers and Frank's to 1 exact -reposed on Kmily's dressing table! She had left that delicious luncheon her mother had packed so carefully! Oh—Frank, what will we do? she cried. I've left our lunch at Kmily's. “Gee, that’s l ad. Wish I had the roadster. We'd whiz hack and get it— as it is— Just at this moment up dashed little Eva Ross, “a catty little flirt.” according to the girls who had loved and lost because of her—but “a clever little kid to the hoys who had loved and lost—their hearts tor her. Frankie, Frankie,” she caroled naively, where art thou? I've searched vainly for you for hours. Conic on and row with Jim and Louise and me. Then cleverly feigning to catch sight of Sara for the first time. Oh! you’re with Sara. Sara, dear, I wish there were room for both of you: of course Frankie wouldn’t think of leaving you. and we had planned to eat our lunch out on the water. This last was accompanied by a beseeching glance at the susceptible Frank, who exclaimed, Say. that’s fine! Then to Sara. I know Tom’s mad at me for stealing his girl—here he comes now—sec you later. and with these encouraging words he was gone, following closely upon the heels of little Kva. Well TTI— began Sara, but Tom's voice interrupted. Why didn’t you wait? I came on in the so-called car. Frank surely is persistent, isn't he? Have a hard time getting rid of him? Come on—let’s row.” and Tom good-naturedly resigned to having his girl” stolen at all times, led Sara toward a canoe at the lake’s edge. Me found her preoccupied and listless on the moonlit water, but could he have read her thoughts he would probably have been less complacent, for she was meditating, I hair Frank Rathhurne. I hate Eva Ross. I hat,- Tom Kliot. I hate rowing and I loathe moonlight picnics. Just wait: I’ll get even! I wish I’d fall in the lake and drown, or something—then I guess they’d—” But the sentence remained unfinished, for just as she mused over the delightful revenge to be found in a watery grave. Tom’s canoe struck a floating log -very thoughtfully granting Sara’s wish, at least as far as the water was concerned. As for drowning—well, revenge may be sweet, but living is heaps sweeter; so. with Tom’s gracious aid she clambered into the canoe. Just at this inopportune moment Eva. Jim. Louise and Frank pulled up alongside, shrieking with uncontrollable mirth at the sight of Sara—who in trying to appear dignified, drew herself up to her full height, struggling to keep her balance. But alas! her orchid dress, the frail beauty of which had captivated Frank and Tom so thoroughly, drew up too! The ruffles lay listlessly flat instead Page Fifty-one SENIOR GIRLS’ BASKET BALL SQUAD of puffing bouffantlv below the sash—which, by the way, is now somewhere in Lake Raleigh; the flop hat flapped ridiculously over her eyes, languidly trailing a dripping crimson rose across her nose and cheeks at each move ot Iter heath A pathetically laughable figure she sank to the cushion, moaning weakly. “Tom. take me back quickly. I'm going to faint. Of course she didrft faint. “Just my luck! she thought grimly as the chain?rones, recovering from their fright, assisted her to remove her pulpy suede shoes and sodden hose. Miss Lewis, a history teacher in school, hut otherwise a good pal, voiced the sentiment of them all when she exclaimed ruefully: “If only it had been a more substantial dress; but this will probably dry soon. Lett alone at last. Tom was all contrition, eager to help but doubtful as to how to begin. “Course it was all my fault. I ought to have watched where I was going, he apologized. No response. heel bad? he questioned. “Well! snapped Sara. “naturally I don't feel very well! Tom ignored her sarcasm and resumed his questioning. “Want to walk around and get dry?” And then in a hurt tone, “I do think you might l� c nice about it. 1 can’t help it now, can I ? Sara, cold and hurt, burst suddenly into tears, explaining between sobs that it was all lu-r own fault, and telling him the whole story—except some parts, of course, about “ensnaring Frank, for instance. “And I know mother will Ik- furious. she wailed. Hut mother was far too thankful that the accident had been so slight to be “furious. She tenderly tucked her miserable, repentant daughter between two blankets and dosed her with hot lemonade and aspirin until Sara wearily closed her eyes and slept. Forced to remain in bed all day Saturday, her one consolation was the frequency of the phone calls and her mother's reassuring, “Yes, she's all right except for a bad cold. She might have been much worse if Tom hadn't given her his coat and hustled her home in his Ford. “They are all darlings at heart except Eva. reflected Sara generously, “and I guess 1 did look queer. A reminiscent smile broke over her features as she reviewed the events of the night before, but her sense of humor had not sufficiently returned for her to appreciate the box of candy from Frank, with a scrawled card saying: “To the young Lathing Heauty who upsets ink. boats and picnics with line disregard, from Frank. Now Tom’s roses, on the contrary, “To Sara, with 1 est wishes. were placed in a jar bv the bedside and as she offered Frank's chocolates to the already overfed poodle she glanced affectionately at the roses and said. “Mother. I think Tom’s nice, don't you? He’s not good looking like Frank, but looks aren’t everything in a man, arc they? And mothers “No. dear, appearances mean very little in anyone left her wondering whether mother could have meant—but no. of course not. one's mother just doesn’t do such things! Page Fifty-three IIki.kx E. Richards, TM. SEA FANTASY W t‘ stood on the shore where the wind was tree, And the waves were long and blue, s they lapped the shore where I stood with you. And the gold bright sands were filtering through. Through the white, light foam to the sea. And sand-beach stretched away and away. All golden and warm and brown. And the dunes like sentinels gazing down W ave a glittering, jeweled sunbeam crown. In the heart of the gold mid-day. A ship came sailing out of the west. Over and over the sea; I he helm was silver and ebony. ()f elfish delicate masonry. W ith a white star for a crest. -And the sail ot the ship was a pearly gray. W ith the sunlight gleaming through— It seemed like a childish dream come true. As it touched on the sand where I with you W atchcd in the gold mid-day. ( )ver and over the gray-blue sea. Away and away you sailed; My sight in the dim far distance failed. Ami the stars in the black low heaven paled. I hit you never came back to me. I stand on the shore where the winds are old. And the waves are long and slow; To the sea skv line I strain my eyes. Where the sun in a crimson glory dies— I hit the sea-birds call, and the sand dunes rise. In my face the spray is cold. DuROTIIY WlNTKRS. ’ 1. LA SOCIEDAD CASTELLANA A SECRET Oh. girls, listen! a new boy has come to live on our block and. although I am immune from Cupid's dart, I must admit that his sunny smiles and attractive ways have won my heart completely. I le is a blond and verily handsome. The droll way in which he smiles and looks at you through those big blue eyes is simply captivating. However, his physique is not made for the pinch back suits—just a little stout, you know. lie is very much of an athlete—interested in every make of ball. And if he were eligible to a golf club, most assuredly he would become an expert, judging from the way he wields a stick. Haunting the porches of the fair sex. usually he is found snuggled close to one of the pretty girls, in a cosy swing. His familiarity is unspeakable and at times one would say almost brazen. It is no unusual sight to see him holding the girls hands as he walks down the street, or caressing their tresses as he sits beside them and fondly embracing them. Yet this charming Beau Brummcl possesses a certain tact and is such a diplomat that he can carry off any naughty act that otherwise would prove simply shocking to most parents, and they look at him with faces wreathed in reminiscent smiles. There are times when he is thought very inconsiderate of other folks' desires. He emphatically demands the attention of every one. lie is noisy, domineering. His love for the bright lights and his irregular hours give his parents much food for thought. Though I realize all these faults and although I know it will he hard to live with such a dirt, tor in all places he is on the qui vive for flirtatious escapades, without him my life would be empty. All through the day I find myself thinking of his bright face and upon returning home I watch for his sunny smile and listen to his words of welcome with hungry ears, even though they come from other girls’ porches. Were I to sus|x ct that his love for one of these girls should lx even a little bit stronger than for me. the pangs of green-eyed jealousy would gnaw within we. for 1 love him! I adore him! Sh! ‘Tis my darling, blue-eyed baby brother. EuzAHfeTii Shannon, 22 Vtujc Fifty-six HUMAN NATURE (The Tatter, Xo. 58o—Steele. Monday, March 29, 1920.) I'rout My Own Apartment, March 25. Recently as I was waiting for a street car 1 heard a passerby remark to a friend. “Isn't human nature strange?” I do not know why, but his comment seemed to make an impression on me. For when I arrived at home I was still asking myself that question. Finally I came to the conclusion that human nature was not so very strange. I hit I changed my opinion two days later, when I received the following letter: “Mr. Hickcrstaff: “1 am just a lad going to the Central High School and I have been quite perplexed as to whether or not human nature is a strange thing. Personally I believe it is most strange. Will you not give me your opinion in this matter? If it is possible express it in one of your papers. To prove my opinion I am relating an incident that could probably have happened to you when you went to Central—if you ever did. “'I’lic dismissal Ik-11 has rung and you are anxious to get home, although you have no particular reason for being in a hurry as there is no ball game, no garden to spade, no fence to build, nor is there anything else that demands haste. N et you haven't a minute to lose. You bound down the steps like a maniac and race across avenue F. You ignore your friends as you pass by them. Your run soon slows down to a brisk walk. After about three minutes you are almost at the L. X. crossing. But alas, a train is coming! You are determined to get by first, so you start running again. When you are about ten feet from the rails, a friend grabs you by the arm and says. “Safety first. Wait until the train goes by. When you have succeeded in breaking loose it is too late. Then in despair you begin to count the cars as they go by. Fifty-nine in all. including the coal car and caboose! And when the last car reaches the opposite side of the street, the train stops anti goes backward. Will it never pass? But of course it must. When it does you reach I'irst venue a minute later, catch a car without further delay and in due time get home. The next evening you are as anxious to get home as you were the day before. But this time you have a reason in the form of a ball game, and you want to try out for pitcher. You descend the steps and cross the street in much the same manner as on the day before. Then—as luck would have it— you meet a girl. She is a girl whom you d � not see very often and when you get the opportunity to speak to her. you always take it. You proceed to walk to town with her and of course take your time. Kverybody seems to pass you. But why hurry? In spite of the fact that you are in no hurry, you realize, much to your disappointment, that you are nearing the I-. X. crossing. You pray for a long train to come by. Yes. here comes one ami a long one at that. Your Page Fifty-eight heart begins to beat faster. She says quickly, as she takes hold of your arm. ‘’Come on. Let's get by first.” Hut you stop her and say. “Safety first. Let's wait till tlie train goes by. She consents- but here comes a flagman calmly waving a green flag. The engine comes to a sudden halt, then it backs ami switches to another track. When you reach First Avenue it is past three o'clock. The girl catches her car and you too catch yours. When you get home you find out that another boy has been chosen pitcher. Now. Mr. Bickcrstaif, I leave it to you, isn’t human nature queer? “I am, sir. your most humble servant. “Xkkxks. DOMESTIC TROUBLES OVERCOME Nothing could be heard except the faint heating of footsteps or V road. There was no sign of life except the dim outlines of two figures talking at moderate speed down the main road that led through the small town. 1 he night was hot and sultry and the moon, having slid behind a cloud, left only the insufficient light of the street lamps to guide the wayfarers. Soon it began to rain, only drizzling at first, but growing harder and harder. Still the two figures kept on down the mad. splashing through puddles of water and sinking to their ankles in mud. There was a grim, determined look on the face of the larger, hut the smaller faltered and suggested that they turn around and go hack. A few gruff words was his only response, so the pair moved silently on. They were now outside the limits of the town and the half tumbled down houses were a good distance apart. 1 he rain had stopped, leaving the two damp and chilled. Presently they came to a half fallen shanty and stopped and looked at it. A word from the larger and the two started down the path that led to it. They climbed the rickety steps to the small porch, and hesitating a moment, knocked softly on the door. I here was no answer, so the knock as repeated. A rustling was heard inside and the door flew open. I he two stepped hack a few paces and tlie larger one said: Is this where Lucille lives?” “I'm Lucille, answered the figure in the door. “My mother sent me down to ask if you are coming to rook for us. “Yes. I'se gwine to he there at seven oclock. So the two. having succeeded in getting the long looked for cook, started in triumph towards their home. Frank Brandon, 21. Page Fifty-nine At a meeting of the Senior Class on Friday, April the twenty-third, it was decided that the class should give a picnic. The selection of the place and time was postponed until the next meeting. 1 he members of the Senior Class were delightfully entertained at a dance given by Mary Elizabeth Wilson at the Southern Club on Friday, May the fourteenth. The Mirror agents were unusually active in selling the Easier number. Carmen Jennings, agent for room No. 1 of the Paul llayne Building, sold 82 Mirrors, the largest sale reported by any one room. John tLakc Parker and James Green also proved their ability as Mirror agents. With Arthur Mason at the head of the organization, the boys of Central have formed a club to work in conjunction with the National (Overall Club. On Friday, April the sixteenth, its members donned the denim and are now seeking the hearty cooperation of the rest of the students to help reduce the price of clothing. Such a movement if carried on in a spirit of sincerity will aid those who wish to save wear and tear on expensive woolen clothing. On Friday. April the sixteenth, occurred the semi-annual joint oratorical contest of the three boys clubs. All of the selections were admirably delivered and it was with much difficulty that the judges made the awards, giving first place to Arthur Mason of the Yancey, whose selection was “The New South.” Second place was awarded to Shelby Patton of the Hilliard who gave “The Soul of a Violin. The award for teamwork was won by the Hilliard. As the old saying goes. Central High School put a vigorous shoulder to the wheel in helping to carry on the great work of the Armenian Relief )rganization under the generalship of Dr. Brown. When the fund was checked on March, the twenty-sixth, it was found that Central had aided in a material way by contributing $783.00, an amount greater than that raised in all the other schools of the city combined. In the various session rooms, the leading contributions were as follows: Miss Boden’s room, fifty-three dollars: Miss Corbett's room, fifty-one dollars and Miss Robinson's, forty dollars. Page Sixty Another great work in which Central High School is aiding is the campaign of the Anti-Tuberculosis Society by means of which the society hopes to raise funds for an open air school. I’ndcr the leadership of Miss Bush and Mr. Ordway the pupils of both buildings arc collecting tinfoil which is to be sold for the benefit of the society. Since April, the nineteenth, three hundred and seventy pounds of tinfoil have been collected We certainly are proud of our band Wc didn’t realize how good it was until the night of the Senior play at the Jefferson when it furnished the music. To Director G. A. Amos is due much praise for the development of such a splendid unit of the high school body. The Shakespearean play. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” which was given bv the pupils iti the expression classes vmd r the able directorship of Miss Hallic Ward, proved to be a great success, and a great deal of credit is due both to Miss Ward, and the pupils who participated in making the play an excellent one Those in the cast were: Theseus, Duke of thens_____________________________—--------Allen hnglehardt 1 .ysandcr___________________________________________________I -uthcr Reynolds Demetrius..................-.................................... Harry Bryan Egcus. father to Hermia--------------------------------------Adolph Loveman 1 ’hilostratc, master of revels--------------------------------George Keeler Bat tom. a weaver____________________________________________Milton Durrette Quince, a carpenter....-----------------------------------—Vincent Rousseau Snuggs, a joiner_____________________________________________Morris Salzman Flue, a bellows men ler---------------------------------------- incent Scalco Snout, a tinker_________________________________________________Leopold Gross Hippolyta, Queen of Amazons---------------------------------------Mabel Brock Hermia. daughter to Egeus. in love with Lysander-----------------Anita Jones Helena, in love with Demetrius---------------------------------Marjory Moore Obcrou, King of the Fairies-------------------------------------Frank Richard Titania, Queen of the Fairies------------------------------------Helen Jackson Puck or Robin Good tel low----------------------------------------------Nannie Godfrey IVaseblossom. Cobweb. Mustard Seed: other fairies attending on their King and Queen. Attendants on Theseus and Hippolyta. CHEAP LIVING Mr. McGlathcry: “When charging anything, if you will remove the charging body before removing your finger from the object to l c charged, there will he no charge left on the object. “Boob” B.: “From now on Pll hold my finger on anything I get charged until the clerk leaves.” Pmjc Sixty-one AGLAIA Arousid bv present duties Girls of the Gold and White, Laureled by previous honors Adhere to the standard right Intrepid zeal lias made appear A; laia’s most successful year. Lost in joy of future greatness; In thoughts which great success instills; There dwells that ever-loyal spirit. Eternal as the massive hills. Reject all things hut the chaste and noble. “Americanization” taught us all. Remembering we may conquer greatness. Yet. some will rise, and some will fall. Come, join the Gold and W hite, girls! Lift sadness into love and mirth ; Unde •standing, through this love. Breathes lessons of enduring worth. ART CLUB A voice came calling from over the sea. Calling from far Japan, Borne on the east wind cold and free. That swelled from far Japan. And sweet on the wind was the cherry bloom. And the lotus-flower, and the fragrant broom. Or wistaria from an antique tomb. Sweet, sweet from far Japan. We followed the wind o’er the misty blue. Followed to fair Japan ; And wc touched on the shore where the cedars grew. The cedars of fair Japan. Then on in our cloudy ship of dreams. Page Sixty-two O’er the bamboo grove where the starlight gleams. O'er the wide blue lakes where the moonlight streams, We floated, in fair Japan. We paused at an ancient heathen shrine. Ancient, in old Japan, Forgot in a wood where the moonbeams shine. Yellow in old Japan. We glanced at the frail huts of bamboo. And the rainbow-maids, in yellow and blue. That sighed in the night where the lone cuckoo Flitted, in old Japan. We laughed at a queer old Buddha's face. Laughed, in far Japan; Looked curiously at a strange old vase. Painted in far Japan. Then on wc flew, through the shadowy light. To Fiji mount, with its mantle of white. And its thousand temples still in the night. Silent, in far Japan. On the hillside green we rested there. Rested in old Japan. In peace we ate of the dainty fare— The fare of old Japan. Then, with the moon on the river’s lip. We soared through the clouds in our dreamland-ship. Flew through the East on a flying trip. Leaving our old Japan. On through the misty dark wc went. Farther from old Japan, Through the morning lands of the Orient, Across from old Japan. Wc passed old India's mighty trees. And China's wonders and mysteries. And strange, lone islands in eastern seas. Beyond our old Japan. And now at the last, our journey done. We return from far Japan, In the first red rays of the rising sun. Rising from old Japan. Home from its voyage over the sea. That white-winged ship is moored to the quay. And the sun is gold on the blue, where wc Sailed once, to far Japan. Page Sixty-three ASTRAEA LITERARY SOCIETY A star rose over the low hill's crest. Mounting the blue-black sky: And glowing and burning there in the west. n the green fields floating by. And aye as it climbed, its lustre grew. And its rays burned high and higher. Till it reached the zenith, and pierced the blue Like a flaming silver spire. White it hung in the heavens low— Hung low for men to see: It shone on the stream with a wavering glow, And it quivered silvcrly. Then on and over the haunts of men. On heath and valley and town: Streaming on pencil and brush and pen. nd the gold bright tip of the crown. It leaned to the lore of a mother’s lips. Rehearsing the old folk-tale: It followed the course of the white-winged ships ( )r streamed in the heart of the vale. Then away and away to the Hindu land. Where the black trees moan and sigh. And ghosts at the heck of a lean brown hand Come creeping, flitting by On to the land of the W ooden Shoe. Where the dykes hold hack the sea. nd the windmills whirl by the waters blue. And the sun shines steadily. Then hack to our dear home soil again. And our own dear joys and fears: Reading the record of vanished pain. With the hopes of the passing years. At the last, it sheathed its sword of light. As it paused on the top of the hill: But its ray is bright in the shadowy night. And ASTRAEA is shining still. CLIO As in the far distant past the ancients called upon the Muses for inspiration so have the Clio girls this year appealed to the Muse of History. Clio, to guide them through another successful year. The world has grown tired of dry. didactic literature: it is demanding material more interesting and spirited. The short story, therefore, meets the demand of the public. The horror and weirdness of Poe’s short stories filled this demand for our girls while Harris has. in his delightful plantation stories, taken us back to the Page Sixty-four olden days when animals talked. Both of these authors have given us an insight into days that none of us recall: hut there is one who in his narratives is breathing, living, feeling with us. not with the four hundred but with the four million, litis the immortal O. Henry. Such story tellers have held the Clio girls from their chimney corners on many a cold Friday and from their play in the long spring afternoons. COMMERCIAL CLUB The Commercial Club gives one the opportunity To make visits in this community. nd if you are interested, don't delay But join the Commercial ranks today. This little regiment or Commercial band lias visited the Sjwghotti Company with the Eagle Brand. And eaten ice cream at the Frozen-I'ure And learned how j aper was made, to be sure. At the Acme Laundry they saw something new. For which process they could find no clew. But right before their very eyes Black was made white which caused many wins”. Here's to the Commercial Hub. The “Busy Bee”, we'll say, Through life our motto shall remain Wc lead the way. Katik Dumas, ’ 20. CURRY J. L. Curry, the man for whom the Curry Literary Society was named, was an educational factor in the life of the South. This year the Curry lias tried to he in the school such an influence as Mr. Curry was in educational circles. The Curry has attempted to improve social relations among its members. 'I'lie idea of clans was conceived in order to promote friendly rivalry. At the first of the year a social, the first to he given by a hoys' club, proved a means of making the boys better acquainted. Later on. a mystery program, Muzonta. was a great success. Individual hikes, too, have taught the boys to know each other better. But not only on the social side has the club been active. Intellectual has not been neglected. Knowledge of men and of things has been gained through essays, debates, and parliamentary drills. By these means too the members have been trained in public speaking. Self-possession and poise arc the results of experience, and the Curry feels that the hoys have gained much along these lines. 'Hie Oratorical contest also brought out unexpected talent in the club. A new feature of the Curry this year has been the effort in the field of journalism the Curry Courier. Through this little paper the boys have been l njc Sixly-ftt'c given a means of self-expression, as wen as some idea of journalism. The officers ami members of the club are justly proud of their little paper, in spite of its shortcomings. With these social, instructive, oratorical, and journalistic features well carried out. the C'urrv feels that it has been successful in maintaining the ideals and standards of the man for whom the club was named. THE EUTERPEAX CLUB “Now listen. O ye people, to a talc of old Japan! ft never really happened, but ‘twas this way it began.” I bis, and other equally catchy strains of the Yokohama Maid” conic floating over from the music room frequently Were you to peep in there, at one of the rehearsals you would see such Japanese notables as the Mayor, Fateddo: his secretary. Kno-gu-di; O-Sing-a-Sbng, with her companion, Kiss-i-mc; Tung-Waga. and others, in addition to an interesting and carefully selected chorus. In typical light opera style, the musical numbers are all enhanced by attractive dance steps, that are, in the language of the day. decidedly snappy. ' Scenic effects and special dances add a great deal to the beauty of the opera. and Pavlova would find many of her best protegees tripping the “light fantistic” “under the cherry blossoms. As for the cast, Caruso mato, Geraldine Farrar, Homer and even John McCormack arc among the members, and you will be delightfully surprised to find sonic of your best friends among the “stars. Don’t miss the greatest event of the musical season, or you will be in total ignorance of the proper etiquette in a case of “Love Unrequited. Never be tore in the history of the club, have two operas been given in one semester. Although the heavy work on “The Fire Prince was done in the Fall term, it was presented February twenty-sixth, five weeks after the beginning of the new semester. Notwithstanding the fact that the epidemic of influenza took its toll of our members, the work has not relaxed, and rehearsals have been held with surprising regularity. HILLIARD With high ideals and inimitable spirit the Hilliard has completed a year that will remain in the minds of many as the most successful and most enjoyable period ever realized in club life. The scope of work has been exceedingly broad and the experience and benefit gained arc immeasurable. From first to the last the variety of the programs has been all that could have been wished for, even for those who are hard to please. Put the most pleasant thing to contemplate right now and something that we can well boast of is our record of conducting the meetings. Only one fine was paid during the whole year, that being a voluntary punishment on the part of the individual, and nothing hut praise came from every visitor. Page Sixty-six It will be pleasant t � review just a few of the good times. We started with a parliamentary drill which served the purpose of warming us up after a vacation and of getting us acquainted. Then followed a mock trial that brought William Ellis' cow into prominence and proved to he most enjoyable. 11 allow e eti brought forth a program that was certainly spooky. A most astounding thing happened, when the three witches, after uttering dread prophecies about every person of note in Central High School, produced from the interior of the pot they were stirring, delicious dogs.” Is it necessary to state that we had a good time? Fifteen applicants appeared for honors in the junior oratorical and delivered their speeches in splendid style. In the joint oratorical our representatives. Patton and Ellis carried off second and third places, together with teamwork. I {timorous programs have been staged such as skits and humorous oratoricals. Nor must we forget the great treat Miss Itodcn gave us. It was the best time of the whole term. Mr. Kemp and Mr. Pittman also appeared before us with vital and interesting messages. With that record behind us is it strange that the llilliatd looks forward with intense eagerness to the coming fall term? With a greater vision before us and with officers who excel as leaders, the club is destined for greater heights. PIERIAN' The Quest Tor the Pierian Spring O'er the deep and dark sea water Tumbling, seething, angrv water ( )’er the vast waves surging, rushing Turbulent, frothing, white-capix;d waves Came a lonely, white-sailed ship Ship that like a white-winged bird Skimmed across the Big-Sea-Water To the cold and bleak shore rocks To the desolate wild sea beach And the tall trees stretching backward Shadowy and still and silent Waiting for the black of night. Front the ship landed one. One who on a quest had journeyed. Journeyed long and far and distant. Coming finally to the west world— To the vast and wondrous new land, landing in a frigid section In the cold and lifeless northland. Letting not the cold discourage. Unmindful of the desolate scene Set out on his longing search— Proceeded to obtain his quest Southward, always south, went he Page Sixty-seven Sometimes walking, often sailing Sailing on the luminous waters On the clear and shining rivers, Walking through the endless forests. Passing sable silent trees. N'cver pausing, never halting. Seeking always, searching, hunting In the forests, by the waters For the fancy of his dreams. Hoped to find at each day’s finish Patiently waiting somewhere for him The mystic object of his quest Many moons and many summers Yearning, searching, all in vain. Then on a golden autumn evening I Ic found the fancy of his dreams. Found the object of his seeking Turning from the gloomy forests From the lofty shadowy trees Came he to some flowing water. To the sound of song and music. In the sky low hung the sun Hung the great and round red ball. I hrough the forests shot the sunbeams '.learning golden shafts of light Dancing on the singing water Sparkling on its golden surface. Put he did not pause nor rest At this scene of wondrous beauty. Keeping by his side the stream. Followed till lie met the source. In the lateness of the evening Among the dark and gloomy trees Came he to the spring of wisdom. To the mystic fount of knowledge. Here he paused beside the water Reside a luminous placid pool Tinged with the sunset glow Burning, glistening with its hue. And he drank of this cool water Of this vivid living Spring And he knew what was the name For this pool of happiness. Fount of inspiration Knew and murmured in low tone. Whispered softly. “Pierian. f’ntj,' Sixty-,'it lu YANCEY The standard of a club is best judged by its programs, and in order to show the public that the Yancey is maintaining ilu highest standard possible, let us mention a few of its programs. Will we ever forget that first debate of the year? “Resolved. That l.alx r I‘nions Are to the Best Interests of the Working Man.” In such glowing oratorical fashion were both sides handled, that the spirit of Daniel Webster must surely have hearkened and the shade of Demosthenes applauded. Soon after followed one of the wittiest programmes of the year. This consisted of two humorous essays, the one on “The Variety of Cutics and the other on “Tanlac and its Advantages.” Then came the Oratorical, the liveliest event of the year. Mr. Arthur Mason succeed in winning first place and Mr. Henry Richard second. Both of the above represented the club in the Joint Oratorical and although the club cannot boast of having won teamwork, it can proudly say that Mr. Mason carried away the honors by winning first place. In the last few months the club’s programs have lxien based on the political situation—taking into consideration presidential possibilities and their various platforms. We have also had many speakers who have proven both educational and entertaining to us. Now, what member of the Yancey will not stand up proudly and say. “I am a Yancey man?” What other club has given to its members such a variety of programmes—serious ones sufficient to keep its members well informed as to the general happenings throughout the country, and humorous ones that will forever keep the members mirthful and in the best of spirits. The Yancey will suffer a great loss this year, for it is losing some mighty fine men—men who have shown a spirit that has never before been equaled. The Yancey takes this opportunity to wish them all the best of luck. May they show the same spirit in their life's profession that they have shown in the Yancey. LA SOCIAL CASTELLAN A In old Castile a Spanish senorita sits leaning from a balcony, coquetting with a fan and teasing the “guitar-tinkling” cavalier who stands below serenading her. To his sweet phrases she gives tantalizing response: “You’re always saying you’d die for me, I doubt it nevertheless. But prove it true by dying. And then I’ll answer ves. She has just been reading a book on the charms of the senoritas who attract the young troubadors and wants to test it. She has learned the thirty points essential to a perfect woman: “Three things white—skin, teeth, hands: three things Ptiyc Sixty-nine black—eyes, eyebrows, eyelashes; three things rosy—lips, checks and nails.” Of course there arc numerous others but these arc the most essntial. To the plea of her cloaked gallant. who is calling her his butterfly,” she answers: Oh, my elephant.” which causes his eyes to go black as fire and his entire frame to shake with rage. This pleases the little tormentor for then, with her coquellishncss, she has the opportunity of making him happy again. In his rage the passionate lover cries: I 'll not have you. Little Torment, I don't want you, I.it lie Witch. Let your mother light four candles And stand you in a niche. Then the leaser recalls her last night's dream to see what her fate will be. Yes. all dreams are interpreted as omens. To dream of a fan is the sign of a coming flirtation; of a banner, success in war; of a black cat, trouble from the mother-in-law : of a ghost, ill health and of scissors, a lover's |uarrel. Obviously the Castilian maiden's dream had been of a fan; the llirtatinn that it promised was at its height. To make it more effective, the girl sings: “Mine is a lover well worth the loving; Under my balcony he cries: You have maddened me by your grace of moving. And the beaming of your soft black eyes. Then, perhaps, the lover will relieve sentimentality by a realistic touch and sing: Very anxious is the flea, caught between finger and thumb: More anxious I, on watch for thee, lest thou shouldst not come.” Then the young man might but if you want to hear the rest of this romance of old Castile come to the Spanish Club on Monday afternoon. R. O. T. C. IN C. H. S. The actual history of the R. O. T. C. at C. 11. S. began September, Mill, then a unit with enough students enrolled to make four companies of fifty each with Captains Britt, Carter, Staten and Slockham in command. Equipment was promised the hoys as soon as it could be obtained. The days and months rolled by but no equipment appeared. Still the fellows were patient and worked with an unusual spirit. Soon close order drill was begun ami the hoys being apt students, learned rapidly. The following term brought out many applicants, despite the fact that the promised equipment had not arrived. Extended order was soon taken up; competitive athletic contests and drills were also held. These contests gave headquarters company a place in the hall of fame and brought forward Companies D, C, B, A. At last good news came to the students. The rifles had arrived. Soon after, each member was issued one. Preparations are now being made for the federal inspection, each company wishing to outshine the other. Thus a successful year was closed under the able, wise leadership of Major rthur Chairsell, Student Major Olncy. Sergeant Crider and the company commanders. But a new page in the history of the Central High School R. C). T. C. unit will be added when its representatives at the summer camp. Columbia, S. O., begin to bring in new laurels. Page Seventy “Trade-lasting is a delightful sport, isn't it?—but the most delightful part is when you are given your “trade. All this year, wc have been telling what we thought of our exchanges: now we re telling what they think of us. I lowever, this is not exactly like “trade.” tor we re giving all |x ints. bad as well as good. We arc glad to be able to feel that the nice things said about us are sincere, for we have worked hard to gain just such opinions. Those criticisms not so complimentary are every hit as deeply appreciated, because they are the means by which we are able to make a better Mirror. One of the first criticisms to meet our eyes appeared in The Hitjh School Recorder from Saratoga Springs. X. Y.— The Mirror is a remarkably fine paper in every respect. The cover design is esj ecially attractive. The magazine is printed on excellent paj er. The stories are interesting and show ability on the part of the writers. The poems, especially the one entitled Drifting. add greatly to the value of the magazine. In fact, every department is practically complete with the exception of the Exchange Department. Here we would suggest the addition of more criticisms of other papers. That’s a lovely “trade but now. our Exchange Department thought that a rather lengthy discussion on several papers would be more significant than a short squib on a great number. W hat do the other Exchanges think ? Alberta. Canada is the home of one of our newest exchanges. The Analecta, of the Central Collegiate Institute, says: “We have read your magazine with a great deal of pleasure. Your cover cut is original and attractive, your material is well selected and placed. The entire tone of your paper leaves very little to be desired. That’s as lovely as the rest! Goodness, hope wc don’t get conceited. Let’s turn to The Reflector from Jackson, Mich. “Your Gas Jet Department certainly must be the brightest light in the school. We wish we might copy your cartoon on “Hair—A Tragedy in Two Parts. Yes. wc have the same kind here. Your literary department is especially noteworthy. There is a saying to the effect that a man must be dead a hundred years before his worth is appreciated. They have it all wrong, haven't they, Killy? We have a comment here coming from our capitol city. The Rci'inc from Central High School writes: Your Thanksgiving numljer was extremely good. The literary department is certainly well developed, and the Gas Jet is original and humorous. Aaahhh!! ur dear Gas Jet. for its foolishness and foibles, Pujje Seienly-oih' its quips and cranks, its cleverness and ‘‘luminosity” has received due credit O, ye noble workers, consider yourselves repaid! And now comes a comment from the John Marshall Record of Richmond. a.: “We are always glad to receive exchanges from the South. Your magazine is one ol the best edited high school magazines we have received this year. Every department seems to be wide awake, Rut why not put all your advertisements last? It would be a great improvement. A page or two of advertisements right at first doesn't seem amiss to us. R giving them a prominent place, we try to be of some real benefit to our advertisers who have been so kind as to make the publication of The Mirror possible. Doesn’t that sound right to you? Another lovely write-up for The Mirror was in the Ui-Timcs from Lexington, Ky.: “The best exchange we received this month was The Mirror. From the attractive cover to the very last page the Christmas number is well done. The literary department is especially clever and the same may be said of every department. Now isn't that enough to make one's work worth while and to inspire one to put forth a greater effort? And we mean to do that, too. The Mirrors-To-lle you will find as good and strong as ever. We hope they will be as welcome where they go, as our Exchanges always are when they come to see us. HARD LUCK )f all the places where “Hard Luck” is found. High School is where it does most al ound. When you draw a forty on a Math. test. While eighties and nineties are made by the rest. That's Hard Luck.” When on your way to school the car breaks down. And it is 8:45 when you get to town. And all the principal did was say, “You will have to stay in an hour today, That's Hard Luck. When you receive twenty demerits for something you didn’t do. And the teacher who gave them won't listen to you. That’s Hard Luck.” When in auditorium you make an announcement for the club. You get up and act and look like a dub. Your legs tremble, and your shoes creak. And your thoughts you can't assemble, and you act like a freak. That’s “Hard Luck.” Rut your troubles of today will be joys tomorrow, And in a few years you will regret with sorrow. That you can't study all night and recite all day. And get in all sorts of trouble, and just say. That’s Hard Luck. Rt: Gkkkn, f5?0. Page Seventy-two COACH JESSE BURBAGE Coach Jesse Burbage came to Central in the fall i BUS) to serve in the capacity of coach of athletics for the scholastic year. In this year, two undisputed championship teams have represented the Crimson and White and another one is on the way to the same goal, but now we are without a coach again. Our loss is the gain of Georgia Military Academy, for it is this enterprising preparatory school that has signed up Coach Burhage as its athletic mentor for the coming year. It is seldom that a coach is able to turn out such winning teams his first year at a place as Burbage turned out for Central. But then it is seldom that you find a man who is willing to work as hard as Coach Burbage worked for us this past year. The one big outstanding thing about him is that he knows no limit when it comes to giving his all to whatever thing he is engaged in. Aside from his knowledge of football, basketball and baseball which he has imparted to those under his tutelage, he has left with the pupils of Central High School this lesson: Work wins! To comment upon his ability as an athletic coach would 1)0 to deny the maxim. Actions speak louder than words , or would be to attempt to prove the axiom. As we have already stated, he has coached three athletic teams for Central High School in the 1919-20 season, and has turned out three of the l est teams we ever have had in our entire history. In other words, he has batted one thousand , fielded “one thousand and pitched a no hit game. We hate to see him go. But he is going; so wc hid him farewell with all our good wishes, with our deep appreciation of his hard work, and with our assurances that in the hearts of the pupils of Central he will ever have a warm place and a happy home. FOOTBALL REVIEW. There is little to say about the football team that represented Central for the season of 1919. Its wonderful record will go down in the history of the Crimson and White as that of the hardest fighting, cleanest playing, most deserving team that upheld Central's standard. The outlook at the beginning of the season was a long way from being bright. In fact it was very discouraging to those who again wanted to see Central swamp everything in the state as in the years gone by. But that team used the same stuff that does all great things in this world and that is honest work. Worn Ptujc Sevenly-tUrcc the lime they reached the field until stopped by dark the squad worked as only fellows can when their backs are to the wall. Then came the fatal day when fortune turned against us and the Yellow Jackets from Enslev High somehow forged to victory, h was enough to take the fight out of any team and especially out of a team with so many new fellows on it. But-----the effect was entirely different. The following week Central took the County High School team down a peg by defeating them decisively to the tune of 13 to 0. After that game there was never a doubt as to the prowess of the team and the things that they were capable of doing. One of the greatest feats they accomplished was the trip to Atlanta. Here Central played one of the strongest prep teams in the south. Tech High School, and the result was H to 13 in favor of Central. 'I he other battles of the year were mere side issues, compared with the '1 hanksgiving game with Bessemer. There was more at stake than in any other game that Central had ever played and it was the hardest fought game that Rickwood field ever saw. But even with the Southeastern Championship at stake the team did not once stamp themselves anything but the good clean sportsmen that they are. For almost an hour the Purple and White and the Crimson and White teams ploughed to and fro but they were too evenly matched, and the score at the end stood o to 0. The game was a wonderful success from our point of view because it was said that Central would lose by thirty points but instead they came out with the strongest claim to the Southeastern Championship. Although the team deserves the highest praise, it must be remembered that it was backed by the most loyal student body in the world. Just as the team will go down in history, so will the student laxly and the officers of the Athletic Association Ik given a place in the hall of fame for their wonderful work. Those fellows who contributed distinctive service to the success of the team are: Captain Crane, Bragan, Weaver, Reynolds. Robinson. Gaylord, Barks. Hawkins, Yielding, Rox. Tingley. B. Jones, Mitchell and Stubbs. A Summary of the dames Central 18-----------------------------------Morgan County 0 Central ------------------------------------Knsley High 1 I Central 13--------------------------------Jefferson County o Central 11---------------------------------- Tech High 13 Central � ............................. Anniston I Veils o Central 39-----------------------------------Shelby County 0 Central ------------------------------------------Bessemer 0 Total Central 96---------------------------------------Opponents 27 The prospects for basketball were brilliant from the very beginning and Central came up to every expectation. Although there were only two Varsity men of last year’s squad back in the fold. Coach Burbage went right to work and soon had a smooth running team going well. As usual. Central did not dodge anything in the state in the way of a basketball team. In the first place they took on Dora High School, champions of 1DJ8, and literally tore them to pieces. The final score was 33 to 17. That was the i’nge Seventy-four start and nothing slopped the squad the whole season. Probably the game that deserves the most credit is the Marion game. Although Central's men went out of their class and were on a foreign court they outplayed the heavier Cadets completely and won decisively to the tune of 37 to VO. The hardest fought games and the ones of most importance were the two l.anier High School games. One was played here and one in Montgomery, but in both cases the result was in our favor. The return game in Montgomery resembled a football struggle. Urn all the Central men in the game played like sportsmen who are worthy to wear the Crimson and White. Those fellows who put the team in the championship class are: Captain Hahn. Crane, Barks, Lawley, Stubbs. Copeland. Bragan. Cidcon. Summary of the Caines Dora 17_____________________________Central 33 Jefferson County 13-----------------------------Central 3 ; Majestic High 11--------------------------- Central 3b Bessemer High 18---------------------------- Central 2 � Marion VO______________________________Central 31 Lanier High I I__________________________________Central VI Lanier High li---------------------------- Central vi Nashville H------------------------------Central V Tech High 13------------------------------Central 35 Total Op| oncnts 11)3___________________________Central V!m; At the time when the Mirror goes to press, we had a baseball team that was worth) to hold a place with the other two teams, and we are expecting a lot more from them before the season is over. In the first game against Southern Military Academy, it is a fact that the team lost, but the fact that they held the college hoys to two runs and made one themselves is no little honor in itself. Birmingham-Southern, Bessemer. Jefferson County have already fallen victims to the wonderful fighting spirit of our team. Knsley, somehow, put over a victory but it is almost a certainty that they will I Hr swamped in the next tilt. We are proud of our team and are expecting them to cop the pennant in the Jefferson County High School League. Those hoys who deserve mention for their good work on the hasehall team arc: J. Levy, B. Levy. Alford. Williamson, ('. Goldstein. If. Goldstein. Berkowitz, Anderson, Young, Chambers, Gaylord. GIRLS' BASKETBALL Hurrah for the Seniors! “It’s wonderful, glorious O’er all they’re victorious.” The girls have played the game, and well. too. Everyone of them has practiced faithfully and played like the true sports they are. It is t K had that there is no room in our gymnasium to have a crowd of sjKjetators, for there are a great many who would like to see all the games. The various girls teams have had Vmje Sere My-firs no real games with any outside teams but the games between the four teams in Central were very exciting. The Seniors first played the Freshman team and came out victorious with a score 20-0. The line-up was: Seniors—Captain Leone Bowers. Rosa Mae Boilin, guards; Claudine Jonson, Charlie Ruth Gassaway, forwards; Mildred Micks, Marguerite Moses, Jewell Magood, centers. Freshmen—Captain Marjory Scruggs. Anna Gilmore, guards; Katherine Moore. Page Shepherd, forwards: jumping center, Mary Collet Earle; side centers, Nell Parker and Lucy McCalley. In the game between the Seniors and Sophomores the Seniors won by a score of 30-0. The line-up was: Seniors—Mildred Hicks, jumping center; Jewell Ilagood, Marguerite Moses, side centers: Claudine Johnson. Charlie Ruth Gassa-way, forwards: Rosa Mac Boilin. Capt. Leone Bowers, guards. Sophomores— Elizabeth Ballard. Elizabeth Smith, guards; Crystal Brantley. Marguerite Richards. forwards; Ethel Ray Snyder, jumping center; ntoinette Norton, Elizabeth Grey, side centers. The last game was played between the Juniors and Seniors, the Juniors being defeated by a score of 26-20. The line-up was: Seniors—Claudine Johnson, Charlie Ruth Gassaway, forwards; Rosa Mae Boilin. Capt. Ix one Bowers, guards: Mildred Hicks, jumping center: Jewell Magood. Marguerite Moses, side centers. Juniors—Louise Harvey, Capt. Dorothy Sahiston, forwards; Edith Downey. Myrtle Swiener. guards; Mary Emma Prickett, center. Page Seventy-sir THE GAS JET central iii«.ii SCHOOL MA'i. r ? • EDITORIALS Seniority reigns during the last week of May. Hence this number. The editors have tric'd to get everything pos sible concerning Seniors and graduation tor this edition. In order to do this we have been forced to stretch our imagination to the “limits of perfect elasticity. We have had to use a few names and indulge in a few personalities. But the greatest consideration must he given to the authentic. So we ask everyone to hear in mind that we intend no harm and that the purpose of the Gas Jet is only to entertain. Once more the Gas Jet will he eclipsed f«� r four months. We might have said ‘‘go out. hut the Gas Jet is always hunting. These past nine months have seen thousands of cubic feet of gas “shot. But what we have written can be measured only in square feet, because of the personal nature of some of it. the “antiquity of some of it and the under the standard quality of some of it. What we have used was best. Wc have did our best. It you haven't been tickled we would ad vise you to try woolen underwear. We leave the editorship with the sincere hope that the Jet will burn with a steady flame next term. There are still some who persist in putting peanuts in the joke box, so we had a picture taken of one and wen-getting it ready to engrave for publication. Howard Leake then informed us that there was no point to the peanut and asked us to withdraw our idea. So this is final—there is no use putting peanuts in the joke box ‘cause they won't be published. The editors have spent more time on the Gas Jet than usual. Hence the shortage of jokes. The editors hojK that the readers will enjoy this better than they would old stale jokes. THE ELECTION RESULTS The senior class has just finished the lengthy election of their motto, colors, flowers, drink, fruit and vegetable. There has been great secrecy in connection with these elections. Our re-porter was allowed to be present only on his oath to keep the results secret until today. The most exciting election ever, staged in High School was that of the colors. The proj osed colors and results are: Vermilion. 1 vote. Pea Green. 1 vote. Watermelon Green, P votes. Ben Green, B5 votes. Memphis Blues, lo votes. Mahogany. 51 votes. Light Oak, 8 votes. Mr. Durrett made a forceful appeal to the members in behalf of the third variety of Green. Mr. Ellis’ magniloquent oration on Mahogany caused much stuffing of the ballot. Another exciting and hair-raising episode occurred in the selection of a flower. The flora of many climates were offered. among which the most widely discussed were: Dandelion. Daisy. Clover. May Pop. Sunflower, Buttercup. Booster-1 leads. Jimpson and Cauliflower. The Cauliflower won by a majority of three votes. The same old wrangle over aridity arose when the election of a class drink was decided upon. 1 loverly Swango suggested “Bevo. but Henry Richard objected and nominated Cocoa. Marjory Moore plead like a Cicero tor Buttermilk. She was violently opposed l y Ruth Williams who advocated Red Soda Pop. Vincent Scalco then arose and denounced the entire list of candidates as detrimental to humanity and orated a few minutes on his choice— 1130. Some one not recognized by the chairman suggested drape Juice. The final results were: Buttermilk 05. H20 60, R. S. P. 50. Evidently someone voted twice. There was also otic vote for Lemon Extract. I’he choosing of a motto was easih and quickly accomplished. ()nlv six mottoes were suggested. 1. Ncfas scire omnia. (Tis criminal to know everything.) 2. Feniina dux facti. (A young uly was the cause of it all.) 3. Aloha Oe. (Good Night!) I. Improba amor. vadc. (Begone, cruel love.) 5. Non Solum Sed Etiam. (Not only but also.) 6. Primtim fundatnentalem under-lyingionem principalem findate. (First find the fundamental underlying principle.) The sixth won by a plurality and was accepted on the motion of Albert Rose-man. Those not artistically inclined did not enjoy or participate in the selection of the class song. “Home Sweet Home. “Polly-Wally Doodle All Day, and “Sigarctte” from “Humidori were suggested. The last named was elected, due to the support of J. Air Mason. Everybody participated in the election of the fruit and vegetable. Lemon. Tangerine, Persimmon. Grapefruit and Peaches were mentioned, but Lemon and Grapefruit were voted out on account of their sour desposition. The Persimmon finally won out. Then Howard I-cake put in a few words for the Irish Potato. George Keller insisted on Cucumbers, while Elizabeth Agee advocated tin Radish. String Beans were mentioned, hut were hooted out. The class decided in favor of the Irish Potato. SOCIAL SECTION The Dummy Squad commencement dance was held in room eight last Friday evening. Captain Tehan and Lieutenant Thames led and Mr. Counsclman chaperoned. The music was furnished by the Nigger Baby and Howling I found. The Dummies danced gracefully in every figure except the triangle. An original was served after every dance. The stagecoach whistle announced an intermission of ten minutes, during which Mr. Leach's Kindergarten entertained. The checking list was complete, having been selected from the matinee slip. A prize of 40 was given to Harwell Allen for emerging from the radical first. On a whole it was the greatest social event of the season, well attended, well managed and enjoyed. The Juniors are looking forward to their dance next year. STATISTICAL REPORT Boys graduating___________________ 16 (iirls graduating__________________84 Part their hair in the middle_____90 L’sc hair tonic____________________ 2 Enjoy Carlyle______________________ 10 Use Jacks--------------------------- 0 Call the principal “professor ---- 2 Call him “Doctor _________ _______.J23 Pape Sr.'enty-eipht Call him “Mister”------------------ 3 Don't refer to him----------------- 2 I.ikc salted peanuts_____________12! Hurl salted peanuts---------------128 Drink Cocoa-----------------------101 Have Graduating Books-------------8! Never got any demerits------------- 1 Read Collier’s---------------------30 Read Cosmopolitan----------------10! Take French------------------------70 Can speak French------------------- 2 Smoke, swear and stay out late___10 Three weeks is enough to complete a graduation book according to Mr. Met .lathery. There is one teacher who thinks three days is enough. Maybe she has had your book all the term in the safe deposit vault. So far as we can see there are about five male beings who have a graduation book. May it recall tender memories of their childhood when they read it in their later years. NEITHER CAN WE “W hy didn’t you pass on the finals? “1 can’t think.” The editors of the senior department rejected these quotations: ‘The face recalls some face as ’twerc with pain, A face you’ve seen before but ne’er shall sec again.’’ “Hence, Loathed Melancholy!” Evidently they arc mighty particular as to what they accept. PUBLIC PERSONALS Mr. Henry Turner said his mother-in-law was sick the other day. When did he annex such. Bill Ellis has discovered the fundamental underlying principle in scanning Latin poetry. CLASSIFIED ADS. FOR SALE BOOKS—A complete set of Commercial Course text-books for sale. Borrowed and annexed. See Earle Burk. LUNCH CHECKS—A few lunch checks are for sale, 1c each. Good reason for selling. See me. (). K.’s—The opportunity for Juniors! Get my complete set of ( . K.'s. Good every day and period to any place. Latent ones signed: L. A. C.. C. M. L.. H. R. T.. C. A. K.. D. G. C.. J. S. C. See Vincent Scalco immediately after school today in Room 3. Brice on terms. WANTED RECRUITS The New Barber College offers excellent opportunities to graduates of High School Get catalogue from John Sutton. SITU VITONS OPEN CAPTAIN Examination for captaincy of D. S. will l e held next September. Applicant register immediately. TEACHER’S PET—Position open for bright young student to take up papers after the lesson on Latin prose day. Experience unnecessary. DUMMY SERVICE CROSS AWARDED Karl Woltersdorf has been presented with the D. S. C. for extraordinary heroism during test day. He forgot how to work the problem. The boy on the left had it. Did he look on his paper? No! P. S.—The fellow on the right knew more. Page Seventy-nine COPY THIS FOR YOUR BOOK Those young ladies who have not quite filled their graduating books may copy or cut this out for their books: Dearest: In the hour of need when in order to pass in our studies we must use all our talent and devote the remainder of our lunch periods to the noble arts of transcribing, translating, and transfixing speedih and accurately, do I place my undeserving embellishment in your memento of your happiest days. But to get away from the crude and prosaic to the artistic and poetical 1 take this course. We were indeed favored by fortune when we chose this course. To express my sincere appreciation of your inspiring presence in my most difficult classes is indeed l eyon 1 my capacity. I assure you that you have made my classes less trying and irksome. I Ions often have I received your noble help! Thus assuring you of my devout gratitude 1 must cease. Words fail me. Understand, my heart pours forth but mv hand refuses. Remember Your sincere friend, V. S. The sixth period Latin S class leaves this synopsis of Book Two. Aencad. for the use of the new seventh semester. The other five books are in press now: MF.RCY OF ACHILLES t the fall of Troy said Achilles Hector, your family’s up in the trees. Fetch down your brother I won't distress your mother I’ll leave him for my son Politcs. LAMENT OF AENEAS At the fall of Troy said Aeneas. If those cursed Greeks don’t tree us We can get away And ere the twelfth day Carthage and Dido shall sec us. EXTRACTS FROM GRADUATION B()()KS May your life In as joyous as the day you fell in the mud on venue F. How Tcmpus does fugit!” “Fatli Mashi.’’ ( Deeds arc manly.) Excuse my writing. I am honored, etc. Milton Durrett calls ’em Cap and Shroud. Mr. Peddinghaus says that the twenty-third student broke the lens of his machine. Wonder if there is any way to find out who it was? THE CLASS POEM Nulla Pocma 1 Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust; The poet is busy. So write I must. 2 Pm not much on poetry. And what makes it worse. The censor won’t O. K. it I f I use free verse. 3 Ah Muse, tell me the reason Why you and your followers demand rhyme? And will you wait a little while Till I find a rhyme for time? 4 Time and rhyme, rhyme with crime and dime, Dome and home with foam and roam. But I can’t get them together So there will he no po m. Rocks on the mountains, Fishes in the sea. I f you want more poetry Don’t come to me. Page Eighty THE WAY TO SUCCESS President's Address Unsophisticated Juniors: Lend me your cauliflower ears. Do you wish to graduate? Then do so! We have done all in our power to help you. Only buy and use our l ooks next term. Most of us have Carlyle's to sell, fully marked, topic statements underlined, figures of s| eech analyzed and new words defined. History hook with questions in the hack are also for sale. A few I-atin Jacks. A few French prose sentences done up in com-position books. Math, books with all problems included for sale. Three | er-sons have complete sets of Chemistry experiments all worked out. Now it's up to you. You get these books at half price—just the same as we did. All you have to do is to see one of us and buy our l ooks. This is the message I bring to you today! Used books arc the secrets of success. Make use of them. Don’t be afraid. Remember the old motto Mufucius used to have, “hear not - flunk not.” Let it he a mutual help. We need the change and you need the notes. 1 thank you. THE SENIOR TRAGEDY IVidotv by Mistake The “Widow by Mistake given on March I!� . 1920. was immensely enjoyed bv all present. It showed not only the dangers of being a widow but also how to avoid becoming one; namely, don't marry. 'Phe absorbing question of Can Flack Burn was answered. To keep the audience from breaking into hysterics Ellis had to introduce a Sledge Hammer. The Thames was cast around the Hazy Hudson, but it sprung a Leake. Let us say as a by-word that during the play heartfelt sympathy was extended to Mrs. Pennington, but at the return of her husband audible “g wans and yelps issued forth from the Ikjxcs and peanuts, as the climax was tori much for the overwrought nerves of the audience. In fact, it was later learned that there were 15 cases of flops and that 21 fainted. They could not bear the thoughts of what the innocent “Mrs. Pennington would suffer at the return of her husband who had gone in search of the priceless green cotton and mahogany diamond. 'I he color scheme of the boxes and peanuts was successfully carried out. It was a bright red. covered with more red. and silihouetted with most red. The actors and audience are to he commended for their noble work and response. MILITARY POETRY Bill Britt to Lapo. who is on post: What are your orders. Private Lapo? Lapo: “To walk my post from plank to plank. Salute all officers from rank to rank. These are the orders I just received From the poor boob I just relieved. Some Junior wants to know why there is more salt than peanuts in salted peanuts. We answer for the same reason that there is no cottage in pudding. CLASS HISTORY Started in 1915—15. Started iti lf 14—10. Started in 1915—11. Started in 101 5—All the rest of ’em. We would still like to know who broke Mr. Peddinghaus' camera. Leopold Gross tells us he knows but he won’t tell. Page Eighty-one Dear Editor: Twenty demerits have been imposed on me. I'lease advise. Arthur Discker. Dear Arthur: See the imposter and see if he is not disposed to depose that imposition he imposed on you: it n t let them stand approved as read. THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL. The New Central catalogue entitled “Through High School” gives specific details as to how to enter and he graduated at Central. It is alphabetically arranged so as to facilitate referring to it. Here is a sample of the “S's:” Address—P.� 21 Avenue I'. Access—Acipco and Loop cars Also ankle express. Process—Enter Annexes. Don't pass by principal's office. Progress—Take your time. Live years is plenty of time. Recess—Last half third through first half of sixth period. Excess 13 demerits. Have 5 taken off before principal hears about it. Express—We have none. Walk from 44 to 2 as fast as you can. Guess—Good only on tests. ()nly 2 allowed during recitations. Waitress—Smile at her and get an extra big lunch. Stress—.Necessary only during exam, week. Success—Achieved after five years if instructions are followed. One contributor contributes this contribution through the contribution box: Dear F.diteir-en-chef: I received vour wireless by the Postal Telegraph Co. and see that as I am the orator you want me to orate an oration in a truly oratorical manner. I am sending vou a copy of my oration by freight. Here is the original:: “Now for a long time, oh conscripted classmen, we have struggled in these dangers of lightlcss rooms and board-iess classes. But if in so great a struggle there arises one group who is determined to overcome the multifarious faults, they are to be commended. You have put up a noble fight against the participles and gerunds. Non have answered with unbridled audacity the challenge of instructors. You have raised your head in the midst of your enemies, nay even parted it in the center. You have introduced the use of axle grease and “Mobile Ik” Non ladies are an asset to the art department. Your cheeks glow with the radiance of “Armour’s Luxor. ’ Your darkness of complexion is stayed with “Melba Powder.” And you teachers, you have been generous in demerits, and long have we suffered in conferences. So let us rejoice in being in the best senior class of old Central! Let us leave an example for the rats who are now in Paul Haync. Let us leave our last wishes with them. Ix t us give them our notes and Jacks and old themes. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. ' Hawkins Ritcoi.ic Gau.oway. ADD HORRORS OF CHEMISTRY 1 Here lies Johnny Thistctube, He'll Ik with us no more. For what he drank for 1120 Was 112SO L 2 Bertha was a careless girl. The teacher tried to warn her; But she lives with us no longer. Cause she let the Bunsen Burner. 3 A wonderful chemist is Miss Vaught, She mixed two acids she hadn't ought, Now she's asleep about six feet deep Cause she made something she hadn't sought. Pane Eighty-two OCR HOME NEEDS REPAIRS The sight from Room 2 Is a wonderful view, 'Cause no one can hinder You front gazing out the window nd seeing what other folks do. ( ur Room :t at night Presents a fair sight, Because ve can see That this Room 1 las a bum stove and no light. Another sight that's funny Is our cloak-room near 20, And everybody kicks on it But the city is going to fix on it When they feel that they can spare us some money. And on our fourth floor Stands room forty-four; When you get us there Just dismiss your care 'Cause you don't have to climb any more. Mr. Leach ; “Marvin, you'll have to come back for matinee this evening.' McCarthy: ‘Tin sorry, sir. but I'll have to put you on mv waiting list.'' Miss Moody, scanning poetry: “The bride is long, the groom is short. Customer: “Chicken croquette, please.” Waiter, to cook: “Fowl ball! Professor: Miss Jones, don't you think we ought to form a union?” Miss Jones (teacher): ” h. this is so sudden!” Mr. Counselman is wanted by the authorities for his radical teaching. Mr. McC,lathery: “Albert, what keeps the bricks in this building together ? Red Lloyd: Mortar. Arthur Mason: “Mr. McGlathery, that keeps them apart.” Barbers arc generally opposed to Bolshevism, says Judge. We must add Colgate Soap Company. Miss Lynch: How does Carlyle rank Burns as a writer of songs?” Louisa Wheeler: Second to none.” Miss Lynch: “Yes.” Jewell Stewart: “Who was None. Miss Lynch?” Owing to an accident in the engraving department we cannot publish the greatest joke of the year—Milton Durrette. (•age Eighty-three History pupil, telling about Coligny: “And after five years he died. Jim Brooks: “Miss Castlc.nan. he didn’t die, he was assassinated. Miss Robinson: “Charles, why can’t you get a correct barometer reading if the barometer is inclined? “Boob Bromberg: “Because it is inclined to be too high or two low. Mr. Metilathery: Now we’ll turn to iron. Mr. Met ilathery had just finished drawing a figure of the earth on the board and was standing in from of it. Helen Powell: “Mr. Met ilathery, will you move so I can see the earth. Teacher: “Arthur, give me two synonyms.” Mason: Miss Thornton and I.atin Matinee. THE lU’ll.UTNG OK A CITY Said Remits to Romulus, Business is on the bumulus, I.et’s set up a city nd try to get someulus. There is a rumor abroad that a new high school will Ik.- built in time for the twenty-sixth annual reunion of the 20 class. HAVE YOU EVER HEARD? Don't climb over! Don't be a dummy. Tres extraordinaire. The fundamental underlying principle. “In connection with it.” “Nay.” “The hearty cooperation of the stu- dent body.” “Quarc. I wonder if.” “Mebbe so. “That's queer.” “That’s peculiar.” “Ya-as. “Grand, gloomy and peculiar.” I am dreaming, wildly dreaming. )t trihedral angles; scheming With the locii of a circle for my doom The secants and the tangents Are both plotting with the quadrants, A geometric figure for my tomb. When incent begins to talk and wag bis wiggivatin The furniture starts to walk nd does the hesitation. V mild you call these 1k vs who wear shoestrings for neckties radical conser-va lists ? By the way. Room 3 is responsible for introducing this patriotic move in C. H. S. This counterfeit dollar is like Mr. Counsclnian's math final. How’s that?” “I can’t pass it. Is it any wonder that Henry Turner wears overalls? It is rumored that the price card slated: “These cannot be beaten, when he visited Loveman’s to get him a suit. George Keller! Why are you putting that fly paper outside? G.: “There's more flies outside than there is inside, isn't there.' 1 9 Highly-font j§ cnit� r iU'partnu'ut (Class (Officers flarcb Arthur jMason JHarjnry iWay jHoorc Holuarb Dayton ICeahc jHary tflizaheth Aijcc jfreb (Carl Halm tUarl Augustus llloltersborf Williams Hatuhins tZllis Knth Amu'tte Williams Alexaitber Slcbcic JFloriba lilizahetb lllethca Anita ICeluis .IJones Him Woob - - - Human OTwlbstein JHary Isabel Finney Hazel (Cathmme Ifmbson • T� , presibent 11 ice Presibcut l ecorbitu Secretary (Correspoitbiiuj Secretary (Treasurer Histurian (Orator Prophet Statistician Poet Essayist Pianist Hiolinist Doralist (Cartoonist iHotto: Snperanba omnis fortnna ferenbo est (Colors: pink anb White iFlotuer: Shieet p ea JARED ARTHUR MASON ‘‘Ki� l Mason” Jam “Ready to try the strength of his youth. Yancey. Vice President '20, President ’19, Treasurer ’19; Standing Committee 'lx, ’19; Dramatic Club, Press Committee 19, Treasurer ’19, 20; Oratorical ’18. ’19; President of Senior Class. Ambition—To learn bote to raise dough” with carbon dioxide.” MARJORY MAY MOORE llelma” Happy ''An earnestness that is enthusiasm tempered by reason. Astraea, Critic ’18, Executive Committee '19, President 19; Spanish Club ’17; Dramatic Club. Vice President ’19; Thanksgiving Play 17; Thanksgiving Program ’18. ’19; Secretary of Standing Committee ’19; Second on Joint Debate 19; Honorary Member of Hilliard; Girls’ Oratorical ’19; Settlor Play ’19; Mirror Hoard. Editor-in-chief. T9; Vice President Senior Class ’20. Ambition— Oh. my prophetic soul —to grow. HOWARD LEAKE “Leaky” Trust reposed in noble natures obliges them the more. Hilliard, Recording Secretary T9. President ’20; Dramatic Club. Senior Play ’20; President Student Government Body T9; Athletic Association, Cheer Leader T9: Mirror Board. Editor-in-Chief T9, 20; Recording Secretary Senior Class. Ambition—To be individual, Different to be: The finest and best of life 1 desire to see. MARY ELIZABETH AGEE “Angelica” Phil ”And she is fair, and fairer than that word, of Wondrous virtues. Pierian, President T9. Secretary ’20; Dramatic Club, Secretary T9; Auditorium Committee, President T9; Standing Committee, Secretary '20; Mirror Board ’2b'. Athletic Association; Corresponding Secretary Senior Class. Ambition—To be leader of the “Old Maids' Home.” Page Eighty-seven FREDERICK CAR I. HAHN . In active mind governed by common sense.” Athletic Association, Cheer Leader ‘IS; Reserve Las kot Ball 'IX. '19; Baseball ’18; Manager Football '18, '19; Captain Basket Ball ’20: Treasurer Senior Class ‘20. Ambition—To be useful as well as ornamental. RUTH ANNETTE WILLIAMS Pinky” Rufus Lock on her well—does she seem formed to teach.' Should you expect to hear this lady preach.'” Astraea, Executive Committee '19; Good Speech League: Mirror Board '19; Athletic Association: Prophet Senior Class. Ambition—To be at home to ansteer the door bell when Dame Fortune rings. KARL AUGUSTUS WOLTERSDORF Shorty” Waldorf Careless of praise yet most praise-worthy he” Yancey. Vice President '19; Dramatic, President '19; Secretary Student Government; Circulation .Manager Mirror '19: Thanksgiving Program ’18. T9: Good Speech League T9; Historian Senior Class. Ambition—To be proof to the world that the best of things sometimes come in small packages. ALEXANDER SLEDGE Alex Slurge” lie bears his knowledge lightly” Yancey ; Senior Play '20: Good Speech League, Treasurer T9: Statistician Senior Class '20. Ambition—To hit the line hard in life. Page I: igh t y-eigli t WILLIAM HAWKINS ELLIS •■Hill Bucholic” “To somr the gods grant grace to speak in fitting Milliard. Press Committee ‘18, Custodian '18. Treasurer T9. President T9. Vice President ’20; Dramatic. Executive Committee T9. Treasurer 20; Athletic so Hatfan T9. 20; Thanksgiving Program T8. T9; Mirror Beard. T9; Good Speech League ‘IS: Boys' Oratorical T9; Senior Play ‘20; Orator Senior Class. A mbit! «—To yet to school on time some Monday. FLORIDA ELIZABETH BETHEA Lihba Betty Dreamy fancies hang like cloud-cities around her. Vet can she meet the needs of every day '' Astraea, Recording Secretary T9. President 20; Eulerpcan Operetta T9: Dramatic; Thanksgiving Pageant ‘17 Athletic Association ‘17. T9; Basketball T7; Art Club; Mirror Board T9. '20; Poet Senior Class. Ambition—To lake Will Gre ftp's place in the illustrating world after I get my If. A. and H P. ANITA LEWIS JONES Anne” Nita Thus lovely, thus adorned possessing all of bright and fair that can to woman fall. . . Pierian. President ‘20. Secretary 19. t rmc 18; Dramatic Club. Vice President ’20; Mirror Board. Editcr-in-chicf '20, Exchange Editor T9; Athletic Association; Good Speech League. Secretary T9.. Standing Committee T9. 20; Shakespearean Play '20; Essayist Senior Class. . . Ambition—Always to be able to sit in the center, and enjoy bright day. ELLEN WOOD LN” Something more than melody Dwells ever in her words. Pierian. Vice President ‘20; Mirror Board T8. T9; Contest of Nations T9; Thanksgiving Program; Spanish Club. Critic, Vice President; Dramatic; Athletic Association; Pianist Senior Class. Ambition—To finish at Randolph Macon. Page Eighty-nine HYMAN GOLDSTEIN High “Goldy” Gay was his mien. is humor light. Baseball ’18. '19, ‘20: Euterpean '19. '20; Business Manager ‘20: Fire Prince; Glee Club 20; “Yokohama Mail: Orchestra ‘17. T8; Violinist Senior Class, Ambition—To go to Cuba. MARY ISABEL KINNEY Skinncy Shorty II here humor, quaint and shy. Dimples the cheek and points the beaming eye. Astraea, Executive Committee 19; Euterpean 17. ’18. PL Mirror Board 19: Athletic Association T9; Class Vocalist. A mbit ton—To grow tali. HAZEL CATHERYNE HUDSON Aunt Saphronia “Princess” not draft nor over-bright but fed , H'lth the clear pointed flame of wisdom. . , ,Vi c P ident 20; Dramatic Club; Pen and Ink t. tub: Senior Play 20; joint Debate ‘20; Cartoonist Senior Class. Ambition—II’hat to be cr what not to be; that is the question. MARGARET AURELIA A1RD . How winsome is her e tarm. Pierian; Dramatic T8. T9; Euterpean T9. Ambition- To build castles in the air that won’t fall down. ‘ Page Ninety CHARLES ARON ALFORD “His true eloquence consists «� saying all that ts proper am! nothing more Baseball ’19. J0. GEORGE HARWELL ALLEN -Softy” -Red” Begone dull core, thou and I shall never agree Yunccv .1 mbit ion—To out sleep Kip I an II inkle. HENRY REIS ALSMILLER He is not merely good, he is good for something. HENRY ELLIS ARIA IL ••Slim” “Foots’’ “B’lrv and octree, his energy overflows. Yancey. A mint ion—To graduate. Page Ninety-one LAURA CATIIERYNE BARGER Clear are her eyes Like purest skies.” Clio. .habition To warble like a nightingale. LILLIAN JEAN BARRETT “Beck” Direct in gesture, in deportment mild.” Ambition—7'o go West. GLADYS BUAL BEATY “Thing” ■.Walking is so strung as gentleness. Nothing so gentle as real strength. Ambition—To learn something every day. GUSSIE BECKER “Gus” Cuss ‘Her docile disposition will surmount every difficulty. • Clio ‘19. '20; Dramatic ’19. '20. Ambitmn—To succeed in all my undertakings. Page Ninety, two RACHEL LEAH BERGER Grctcher Sis Domestic worth thut shuns too strain a light Aglain, Executive Committee 19; Spanish Club. Membership Committee IS. Critic ’19; Good Speech League, Treasurer 'IS; Mirror Board ’19. Ambition— 7 o hove one star and to jallow it. MILDRED BLACKBURN Mid A fair f irl with ways forever new. Pierian; Dramatic; Athletic Association; Euterpeau; Contest of Nations; Mirror Board ’20. Ambition—To be considered capable of think in; . MARY RAY BLACKBURN Blackic “The softer charm that in her manner lies Is fronted to captivate. yet not surprise ' Pierian; Dramatic; Good Speech League ’19; Thanksgiving Program '18; Euterpean Contest of the Nations 19; Thanksgiving Program ‘19: Girls’ Oratorical 20; Senior Play '20. Ambition—To act. ONTOE PRICE BRAGAN Paul “Otto” 'Wo a better man ‘was found By the crier in his round.'' Euterpean T9; Athletics 'IS, T9; First Lieutenant Cadets: Backethall '20. Ambition—To make an all-American eleven. Page Xinety-threc M BEL CROSBY BROCK Mac “Wop Fair without, faithful within Clio; Dramatic; (.iris’ Glee Club; Euterpean; Con tot oi the Nations' ’19; Shakespearean Plav '21. Ambition—To read Virgil with a Miltonic fervor LINDSAY I'NGERMAN ItRl'CE Mickey “Nipp He bears a charmed life Euterpean '16. '17; Athletic Association 'IS, 19. ’20; Football ’19; Yancey ’16. '17. ’17; Mirror Board 19. 23. ROGER DAVIS BURR Sticker Cockleburr There is nothing so great that I fear to do it for my friend. Hilliard, Chairman Press Committee '20. Ambition To be chief electrician on a lightning bug's dynamo. VIVIAN KATHERINE CARNES Biddy “Jucimla The simplest act, rightly performed, bears the mark itf achievement. Ambition—To be as ffCiul a woman as my mother was. Page Xinety-f t r VENUS KSTEL.I.E CHANDLER “Stella “She never broke the simple rule of one particular professor. Astraca, Chairman Membership Committee 70. Ambition—To be one of Central's Intellectuals. EDNA ELIZABETH COLVIN “Teresa “Libber II ho eon explain the secret of her charm Clio. Executive Committee T9: Eutcrnean. Operetta T9. 70. Ambition—7o lire above the thoughts of mortal man. CLARA CECILE COPLAN “Lilsis How modest, kindly, wise, with what sublime, repression of herself. Astraca, Membership Committee T9. '20, Recording Secretary '20: Dramatic Club T8, ’20: Spanish Club. Vice President T9, 70. President ‘20; Girls' Glee Club T8; Eutcrjtean T9: Contest of Nations T9. Ambition—To see the world in a nutshell and see who the kernel will be. UNA RUTH CRAWFORD “Rufus Great thoughts, great feelings, came to her like instincts unawares Clio. Treasurer ’20. Press Committee T9; Commercial Club. President ’20, Vice President T9. Membership Committee T8; Mirror Board T9: Athletic Association T8. T9. 20. Ambition To keep my old friends and always make new ones. Page Ninety-five MABEL CARLISLE CRENSHAW CarKnc...rar” , Is frank as rain an cherry blossoms. Clio, Membership Committee 17. Vice President '19, Secretary 20; Dramatic. Ambition—To scan just otic line of I'in il. ROBERT ARTHUR DISIKER Art” Cat Eyes” 'Welcome anil tallied ewryivhere. Hilliard; Senior Class Football and Basketball Teams; Mirror Board '19. '20. Ambition—To stop and pick wild flowers on Mars, on my flying trip to the moon. MABEL EDITH DOUGHERTY Mae Mcbcr ‘She has good qualities -which are very serviceable to others. Clio. Ambition—To be or not to be—wise! KATIE BENTON DUMAS Katy-Did” She hath the skill to command, while she seems to obey. Aftlaia, Membership Committee 18. Secretary '19, Vice President 20; Commercial Club. Membership’Committee '19; Dramatic; Mirror Board Ambition—To be a s oiree of inspiration. Page Xinety-six MILTON RATCHFORD Dl’RRFTTE “C. P. “Longhoy “Large-hearted, merry, ‘Tis his aim to enjoy life Hilliard, Critic ’17. Treasurer 'IS. Standing Committee ’19, Corresponding Secretary ’20: Mirror Board IS. 19: Lighter Gas Jet ‘18. 19. .1 mbit ion To be a fireman on a laundry wagon. FRANCIS KHKRIIAKT Swan Chanze Fritz She is more fair Ilian -words can say. Pierian. Ambition—To see myself as others see me. CARL FOR ST “Frosty” “A head to contrive and a hand to execute. Yancey, Press Committee 19. Treasurer '20: Operetta ’19: Head Marshal '19; Mirror Board. Advertising Manager '19. el mbit ion—Nothing too low, nothing too high. May I start on the ground and end in the sky. DOROTHY DIX FORST Dodo “Dot Thy simple loveliness is pure and strong, Vor thou are bright and yet hot overbold. Astraca. Executive Committee ’18. Membership Committee '18. Corresponding Secretary. 19; Kuterpcan. Assistant Librarian '19; Operetta T9; Dramatic: OooJ Speech League; President Lunch Room Committee. Ambition—To graduate from M. D. Page Ninety seven DORA FEIN BERG MDodic “Dot Of staunch heart and nimble frame, she is agile in strength. .Imbition—To reduce the high cost of living. HELEN FRIEDMAN “Barney'’ There is no genius in life like the genius of energy and activity” Astmen 19, 21); Dramatic ’19. 'JO: Commercial Clutt. Treasurer '19, Corresponding Secretary ’20; Orchestra ’IS. ’19. 20; Mirror Hoard ’20. .Imbition—To see the time when the speed limit will be 100 miles per minute, so can be a second Harney Oldfield. CECILE COLMANT GREENE It ell fitted in arts” Pierian: Dramatic; Athletic Association; Mirror Board. .Imbition—To swim my way to fame. JOSEPH LEOPOLD GROSS “Lcp“ hnnobled by steadfast toil, he of patient heart and mind. Hilliard, Critic 19, Third Member Standing C an mittce ’20: Mirror Hoard ’20. .Imbition—To travel around the world. Page Xinety-cight ORACH DOROTHY GWYNN ••Polly Dot Though I oni always serious. I do not know wit at it is to be melancholy. Clio; Dramatic Ambit ion—-Avoir line prase eserieuse. ( To have a serious thought.) JEWEL TOM HACfOOD Sunflower Judy When she doth smile her face is sweet as blossoms after rain. . . Astraca. Supervisor 19. ’20; Spanish Chin, t ritic 18. Secretary ’18. T9. Third Member of the Standing Committee ’20; Thanksgiving Play T7; Good Speech League 17. T9; Orchestra; Senior Basketball 'foam '20. Ambition- To be a friend to all. and an enemy to none. 11 VZEL BARTON HANKS Jazzbo Bcrnarum She is a burning and ji shining light. Aglain. Press Committee T7. Executive Committee 17. Custodian 'IS. President T9. Ambition—To own a cut down Flivver. THELMA MARIE HARRELL “Pug Peggy In her. grace with strength is blent. Aglaia ’17, T8; Euterpean ’17. T8; Commercial Club ’19. ’20; Operetta ’18; Mirror Beard T9. Ambition—To grow to fit the pattern Dame Fortune has designed for my life. Page Ninety-nine WILLIAM GROCE HARRISON Reverend” True lu'artcd and most truly courteous. Dramatic Club; Vaneev. Chairman Press Committee Ambition To lead the Dummy Squad to victory hi an aero filmic. ETHEL BLACKBURN HARRIS Eppe” “El” Why, like a kinsman, do I feel thy voice Awoke voices in me free and sweet. Astraea, Critic 17. IS. 19. Treasurer ’20; Dramatic 19. Ambition— In connection with my 'golden opportunity to attain my ambition “right promptly. MAGGIE MAE HAYES Mart Maggie me darliu ” Tram her eyes I did receive fair speechless messages Commercial Club, President '19. Vice President '18, Executive Committee ’19; Clio. Executive Committee ’19. Membership Committee ‘19. Ambition—To overtake a snail. MARTHA WALKER HILL Pansy An eye where feeling plays In ten thousand dewy rays.'' Pierian; Art Club, Secretary 17. 19. Treasurer ’19. • r;in,a w • Athletic Association; Thanksgiving plav lo. Ambition—To make the best of everything. Page One Hundred FRANCES ELIZABETH HITCHCOCK “E” Beff Tender her voice, fair her face.” Pierian. Membership Coromittce T9. Executive Committee T9. Treasurer 20; Dramatic T9. ’20: Athletic Association. . . . I mbit ion—To attain success in everything undertake. NELLIE NARCISSA HOPKINS Sis “Nell eglecting worldly ends, all dedicated to closeness and the bettering of her mind. Mirror Board To. Ambition—To succeed in all that 1 undertake. ANNIE HL'RTER One linth more soul in her face than words on her Commercial Club T8; Astraea T7. 'IS. l‘ Ambition—To achieve success. HARRY VRNOLR HURVrCH Red Sandy Xowherc so busy a man as he there was. Ambition—To be able to interpret Carlyle. Page One Hundred and One A UR EUA ARUENE HV DINGER -Chink Re I’r ruling passion is sincerity of purpose. Ambition—To do my best in whatever J undertake. HENRIETTA FOR RES JACKSON lien “Jack your soul is pure and true.” Clio. Treasurer ’19: Dramatic: Mirror Board ’19. Ambition—To have others do unto me tis I would have them do. JOSEPHINE SMITH JONES Jo She is most fair, and thereunto Her like doth rightly harmonise. Pierian. Ambition To climb higher than the sphery chime. GEORGE MORRISON KELLER Bucolicus J he simple, silent, selfless man is worth a world of tonoti ip stefs. Yancey. Press Committee A); Dramatic Club; Euter-pean Club. Operetta T9. Fire Prince 20. Glee Club; Athletic Association; Main! TV: On..d Speech Lcainic treasurer T9. Ambition—7 o write a l.atin dram mar. Page One ii ml red and Two DOROTHY KING “Dot Her sunny smile, her winsome ways are more to us than all her knowledge.” Pierian, Executive Committee 19. Vice President 2 ): Dramatic Clul . Secretary ‘20; Vthletic Association: Good Speech League, president '19. Ambition—To be chief sfather at an experience meeting. I'.USE MYRTICE KINNEY A sunshine heart, anti a soul of songA Euterpcan 16. 'IS: “Contest • i the Nadi ns” '19; Glee Club '19: Athletic ssoriation ’19. Ambition—To travel. ALONZO LEAT11 “Lonny” “Sheit ‘71 is armor is his honest thought.” Ambition—To be of some sen ice to the world. CARLTON LEE “Long-shorty “He speaks filly or is silent wisely. Ambition—To make a fair success. Page One Hundred and Three STELLA PEARL LEVY “Long Hov “Swccnie A purpose in life is the condition of success Press Committee Commercial Club 'IS: Good Speech League ‘17. '18; Commercial '17, '18. ’19. Ambition—To l c a credit to everyone. LBERT EDWARD l.LOYD “Red “Bert Vone but himself eon be his parallel Mirror Board T9; Athletic Association. Ambition—To make true with necessity. VIVIAN REV LYLE Viv “Twinnic taste for mirth—a turn for ridicule. Pierian, Critic T9; Athletic Association. Sponsor T8: Glee Cluh. '17. 'IS; Eutcrpcan, Contest of Nations; Dramatic, Senior Play '20. Ambition- A'ever to miss a cue in life. BEULAH KATHERINE MARSTOX Bob Snooks “Sis The tasks assumed were done right merrily.” Clio T8, 19, '20; Girls' Glee Club; Euterpean, Membership Committee T8, T9. '20, The Peace Pipe. Con test of Nations. The Eire Prince; Athletic Association T9, '20; Girls' Basketball, Captain T9. Ambition—To tell jokes well. I'age One Hundred and Four MARY KUTII McDANIEI. ‘'Of calm and steadfast mind.” Rusk et bat I 19: Kuterpean Club. Ambition—To drink at the fountain of perpetual youth. ESTHER CATHERINE M ERR KM. ‘E$ is Ess “A consciousness of inxeard knowledge gives confidence to the outward behavior.” Astraca, Membership Committee 1 . IS. Critic 1C Vice President T9; l.a Sociedad Castellana, Vice President MR. President T9; Good Speech League: Athletic Association T9; Thanksgiving Program T8; Dramatic. Ambition—To teach English in the new Central High. GLADYS MERREI.L Glad .SV� young, vet so mature in fitting service.” Astraca'; Athletic Association T8. MR; Thanksgiving Play T7; Spanish Club T9. Vice President: Mirror Hoard T9. Ambition—To be as much tike my mother as pos silbe. ETHEL KATHRYN MITCHELL Huskey” Sweetie” Her eyes are ax dark as southern night.” Astraea: Dramatic. Ambition—To serve humanity. I age One Hundred and J'ivc EDWARD A. MOHXS. JR Eddie” ‘‘Moans Moderate, resolute, whole in himself, a common good ' Yancey, Corresponding Secretary 20; Mirror Board; Good Speech League. Ambition—To write as Carlyle did about Hums. AGNES CLEAVE MORAN . , .“Pete” Petro” A fore with gladness overspread' Soft smiles, by human kindness bred ” Aglaia; Euterpean, Operetta 17; Commercial, Score i a ry 1 y. Ambition—To achieve fame in music. .... 'Delse' The happiest heart that ever beat IVas in some quiet breast.” Aglata; Euterpean; Athletic Association. Ambition—Jo think twice before speaking ‘Beck W Wi“ ■■MU y°� « your hands A.ltes iaiton ■arr’'S,, Md, , SKrc,ar - h£?shT 7 Z%t !,ns't....................... for my old age °f {,Uy l,,,d reserved Cage One Hundred and Six ISA DORK P1ZITZ Is” “Strutig in will and rich in wisdom.'' Class Football '19; Athletics. .... Ambition—To see a 'Barber College department opened in High School. JAMES LEWIS RAIFORD •'Jimmy “O knowledge, well-inhabited and turned to ;worthy ends. Ambition—To be ambitious. KATHERINE REDD Kat . . Give to beauty only beauty's due. Pierian; Mirror Board; Pen and Ink Club. Ambition—To be able to ride like a jockey. BEATRICE REED Bee “Stumpy They are sure to excel whose endeavor is earnest. Clio; Commercial Club. Executive Committee '18: Membership Committee '19. Auditorium Committee 16, T8; Good Speech League '17. '18; Christmas Carol T6. Ambition—To live up to the standard of the Busy Bee. ’age One Hundred and Seven HENRY POL HIM. RICHARD Cousin Stove “He is well accomplished. breathing an easy gladness. Yancey, President ‘20, Recording Secretary 19. Press Committee 'IS; Dramatic. President '20; Good Speech League. President 19; Euterpenn, Press Committee 20; Contest of Nations; “The Fire Prince;” Glee Club ’17, '18, '19; Business Manager of the Mirror 19; Senior Play. Ambition—To want what I get when I get it. COR INN!- RIVES ROBERTS “Co Crinna” She icith all the charm of too man. She with the breadth of man.'' Pierian. Treasurer ’19. Executive Committee 20; Dramatic; Athletic Association. Ambition—7o be serious and humorous at the right time. HAZEL ANTOINETTE ROBINSON “Sis Queen Antoinette In her. gentleness is combined with a happy disposition. Astraca, Press Committee 20; Mirror Board ’20. Ambition—To overcome my timidity. ALBERT LEONARD ROSEM N Al “Irishman tie walks blithely through the avenues of science and learning. Orchestra 17. 18. '19. 20. Ambition—To be chief -window washer on an aero- - Page One Hundred and Eight HELEN EDITH REBEL Rube Xever idle a moment, but thrifty and thoughtful of others” Asiraea; Spanish '19; Dramatic; Girl ’ Oratorical 'IK. '19; TranksgiviiiR Program ‘18. ’19. Ambition—To convince my family and friends that I haz e not Holsheviki tendencies. VINCENT AUGUSTINE SCALCO Sheet” Vince “For a hold, zconn, bouyant humor of character has been given him.” Hilliard: Dramatic; Mirror Board ’19. '20: Spanish Club. Vice President '18: Shakespearean Play '20. Ambition—(, rat ram dignam debitanujuc ei uo persol-vere pro eius adiumenta. (Thanks worthy and due to the pony to repay for his help.) KI TH PAULINE SCHIMMEL “Bobbie” H e praise her modest worth.” Eutcrpenn; Athletic Association: Contest of Nations. Ambition—To live up to my ideal. HELEN LOUISE SCHLICHTER “A maiden never bold, of spirit still and Quiet.” Ambition—To live as long as I like and haz’e U'hat I like as long as I live. Page One Hundred and Xmc PAUL DOUGLASS SCRUGGS Stiicko Shruggs “ . gweth truth for truth and good for good.'' Yancey. A mbit ion— To succeed. MABELLE SCI I WINK “A true interpreter of pleasing melody. Eutcrpcan. Ambition—To be o musician. HELEN VIRGINIA SIT EL BOURNE Ginger A girl with eager eyes and yellow hair. Aglaia ’IS. '19. '20; Spanish Club '20. Ambition—7'o find out what my ambition really is. MARGARET ELIZABETH SIMMONS Peggy ‘Simmons Her hair is sunlight yellow. Her eyes a morning blue. Dramatic Club, Chairman Membership Committee 18. Treasurer '19; Shakespearian Pageant 17. Thanksgiving Play '18, Thanksgiving Exercise '19. Senior Plav T9; Eutcrpcan Club '17. T8; The Peace Pipe” 'IS; Girls’ Glee Club '18; Athletic Association '17; Good Speech League '18. T9. Ambition—To see that much heard of Molecule. Page One Hundred and Ten MARY LUX DIE SLGSS “Sam” “Sloss If Indies br but young and fair. they have the gift to know it. Pierian: th!ciic Association 19. Ambition—To be a half fellow, well met. GEORGE ELSIE SMITH •Red “A brave, free-hearted, careless one With dread of books and love of fun.' Astraca: Athletic Association; Dramatic Club; Eutcrpcan. Ambition— To be able to grasp Eternal Melodies. DAISY MIRIAM SOMMER pah Forever foremost in the ranks of fun. Astraca: Athletic ssociation; Spanish Club. Ambition—To br the opposite of what my nickname spells back-wards. MAUD PAULINE STANLEY Polly Pearline An open-hearted maiden, frank and true. Aglaia T9. '20. Executive Committee T9; Euterpcan T8 T9. Contest of Nations T9; Athletic Association T9. '20. Ambition—To blow one bubble that won t burst. Page One Hundred and Eleven JEWELL STEWART “Judy” Triii' merit needs no exponent.'' Ambition -liter to trend the straif hl and narrow path after my exit from Central. FLORENCE STEWART “Flo “Flossie “The superior maiden is modest in speech but exceeds in actions. Clio ’19: Commercial Club, Executive Committee 19; thlctic Association 'IS, T9. ’20. Ambition - To decide what my ambition is. MARGARET LOUSE STRANGE ■“Ambition finds its own rood and carries its own lamp. Pierian; Art Club. Ambition—To rival Harrison Fisher. BEVERLY HOLMES SWANGO Good humor is the health of the soul. Hilliard; High School Band '17. T8, T9. '20: Auditorium Committee '17; Good Speech League T7. T9; Contest of the Nations; Athletic Association 'IS. T9. '20; Clasv Football. Ambition—To be successful in whatever I undertake. Fane One Hundred and Twelve ROBBIK LEE SVVKATT ‘‘Chicken Bobbie” ‘ llcr eyes be like the violets ablaut in Sudbury Lane. Astraca; Athletic As ciati n; Sponsor C« inpany A. 18. 19. ehrbilion—To be what would make my mother most proud of me. JOHN CHICK SUTTON ♦Lefty” livery man has his fault and honesty is his.' Yancey T . 18. A mbit ion—,fA nd departing), leave behind. Footprints on the sand of time FLORENCE NELL TAMRLYN Girlie” Miss Nellie What praise is loo { real for worthy effort' Aglaia. Ambition To live with all my might. WILLIAM TEIIAN Bill” He hath the rattling longue of saucy and audacious eloquence High School Band; Operetta T9. Ambition— To be a great musician. Page One Hundred and Thirteen IDA TENENBAUM “llitske” uActive in exery flood const. Ambition—In lake dozen dictation as fast as it is dictated—by Miss Spalding. INEZ AGNES THAMES “Cotton Top” “Dolores” Thine the xcreath of beauty: thine the croum of charm. Astraca ’17. ‘16. Supervisor ’16; Athletic Assoeia-tjon, President ’19. 20. Sponsor 17. ’20. Basketball ream Manager '19. '20; Dramatic Club. Grammar School Play '16, Thanksgiving Plays ’16. ’17. ’IB Shakespearean Pageant '16. Senior Class Play ’20 • Enter,lean ’17. JS. Peace Pipe ’17; Sponsor High School Cadets 18. Ambition—To coach Central's first feminine football team and lick Bessemer on Turkey Day. ix i i i . M , I • I “Reggie ' Ren’ Of all'those arts in which the wise excel. A ature s chief masterpiece is writing “veil. Eutcrpean; Mirror Hoard ’19; “The Benefits of an Enlistment in tin I’. S. Army.” City and County Essay Honors: Operetta “Yokohama Maid. Ambition—To learn the art of thinking twice before speaking and then speak to myself. ELIZA I.OAKIIART TINKER Midget..........Fink” this ' i r y t U aS ( mortl'1 so ,r,ldl'r' M serene Piercan. Ambition—To be an Aeolian Harp. Cage One Hundred and fourteen BIvNJA MIX M ELS NT Tl EES Cupid “Stumps his :t« Person. it beggar'd nil description.” Ambition—To ora Mr. Coansebnan a set of trim is. HENRY K. Tl'RNER ll'ith mini free, step free. Lore of work ami duty Yancey; Dramatic. Shakespearean Play ’JO. Ambition—To be a success. BERTHA OKI BEE VAUGHT ‘‘Spaghetti Susie Genuine graces in themselves speak what no words can utter.” Clio 'IK. T9, 20. President T9. '20: Good Speech League, President T8: Dramatic Club T9. '20; Mirror Board ’20: Student Government T9. Ambition—To study Shakespeare a la Movie. CLAUDE RIGGS VANN “Slim “The fearless mind climbs soonest to the crown. Ambition—My ambition is to make The highest mark on the tests I take. Page One Hundred and Fifteen A mbit bn GUY VKRNER senous-eyed ... f • Prt 9ctupitd? 1 ° kuct0 tv u,t to «y and when to say it KI TH McCLKLLAX WALLACE Riifus Link Hit Often fineness compensated size.” strata; Spanish. Critic 19; Dramatic Shakespearean Play 17; Mirror Hoard 19. '20. Ambition— 0 be what would make my mother most fraud of me. ROBERT EDGAR WEAVER Boh” It's hard to foretell What high empire is his t ai” Athletic Association '16. ’20; Football Team '19 Ambition To earn the stamp” on a Math. test. CHESTER I.EON WEBER “Slicker Chink Real worth never loses its power. a'mfniion To scr«b Ihr dreks � iHbmari «. Pane One Hundred and Sixteen DOVE WHIT MELD La Palotna In the depths of her serene spirit there is the nobleness of repose. Aslraea, Treasurer 19; Mirror Board 19 JAMES HAROLD WITHERSPOON Spoon ’ Wiihcrfork” A mon with discretion and power to see and achieve his ends. Hilliard. . . Ambition—To pronounce proper names in Latin. MARY ELIZABETH W ILSON Libba” Dutchic Oh! how much more doth beauty beauteous seem By that street ornament which truth d Alt t it'e. Pierian; Dramatic; Sccrctnr Athletic ssodation T . ‘20; Art Club ’19. '20: Mirror Board '19. ‘20. Ambition—To possess a poetic soul. MARION BANCROFT WHEELER “Mamm “A pleasant manner is a perpetual letter of recommendation Commercial Club. Ambition—To be a musician. Pane One Hundred and Seventeen EARLE BURKE “Stumpy” “II iill sportive ways. he rejoives his comrades Yancey: Athletic Association. Ambition To understand the fundamental underly-iMy principle EUGENE EDWARDS GILMER “Gene” “Bow” Fndowed until the pert and nimble spirit of mirth ” Ambition To find out hole got through High School. WILLIAM MARVIN McCARTY “Mac . man who does his part and carries all his load. Yancey; Athletic Association; Mirror Board ’19. 'JO; Senior Football Team. Ambition- To be present at school every day. I’OARCH HAMPTON McCORKLE MeCacklc” “Cupid” fie lives well in the quiet routine of life. Ambition It's a secret. CLEMENT SI It’GERM AN “Sliuggy” “Sweetie There are not many things that box can’t do. Football T9; Euterpeau T9. M EDNA AMELIA SIVLEY Ed” Surry” “irisdom teaches her to act as well as to talk. Aglaia T7, IS. T9; Dramatic T7; Spanish T9; Orchestra '17. ’IS. T9; Mirror Board T7. TS. T9; rt T7. Ambition To build a “castle in the air that won't tumble down. GERALD LANG SMITH •or fair in act and word was he.” Hilliard, Press Committee T9. . I mbit ion—To cross the Atlantic Ocean in a Ford airship. ROBERTA EM I LIE TRECHSKI. Bobby” “Mike” ' hough on pleasure she was bent, she had an earnest mind.” Dramatic. A strata. Ambition—To finish Ohio Slate i'nivcrsitx. Tagc One Hundred and High teen “MODERN CHIVALRY” As the modern world rushes about its work, as the artisan plies bis trade or the statesman wields his policies, it is interesting to note in them those qualities which in the days of Romance, stamped a man as knight. Since tiny -Medieval Age, the ideals of man have changed; but there is one quality which still exists, which keeps alive our ideals and measures the growth of our civilization. And what is that standard? It must he a true standard since it survives the ages and measures all men of all times. Chivalry in the medieval days was wonderfully heroic—full of pageantry, hut it was narrow—limited only to the aristocratic few. It expressed itself most full) in man’s attitude towards woman; the direct outgrowth of man’s desire for a broader, more satisfying life—a life which demanded a high position for women. At that time superstition and ignorance prevailed. Man was not then very far advanced, so his knightly ardor turned towards deeds of physical prowess, with dragons and giant strength to overcome. Rut as civilization has progressed, the idea of chivalry and knighthood has broadened until now it embraces not only the ideal of the Romantic age—the courtesy of my Lord to my Lady, hut the obligation of the high and noble to the lowly and humble. The ears of man have grown strangely acute; they now hear the still small voice, the ethical whisper, rather than the threatening challenge from the mouth of a valiant opixment. The clang of armor and the glitter of steel no longer usurp all the knight’s powers. Today he heeds a subtler challenge. 1 he sight of injustice and the cry of outraged laws prompt him to demand the right. I he knight of today is not primarily the champion of frail beauty, hut of stern justice, lie docs not ride forth on a caparisoned steed nor enters the lists with his lady's sleeve. In civilian clothes, he fights on realistic fields the oppressive foes of the workaday world. He respects business ethics; he would scorn to take an unfair advantage; he would not convict simply on a technicality; he would not hide behind the bankruptcy law; he would require no “blue sky law’’ to keep him from executing a dishonest deal; he would not foreclose a, mortgage if he knew that in a few days the debitor could make settlement. 11 is code finds expression in his objective life. The chivalrous man of the twentieth century has an intimate sense of the rights of others. The call of patriotism stirs him deeply. The blast of injustice and the sight of wrong makes ‘’The soul of a knight stand up in his eyes!” He rallies around him the poverty-stricken, the unfortunate, the dreamer, the artist, the financial magnate, each one an acting, serving patriot, a champion of justice and democracy, who glories in the righteousness of his cause. The knight of the new order will not tolerate delusions of false worth or artificialities. The man of the twentieth century does not need to I e noble to enter the combat, he does not have to he knighted to go on to battle; in our day. it is the enlistment that makes the knight and the service that ennobles. So it is with us, classmates, and so it will be. In our high school life we found opportunity for “social intercourse based on common respect. We had under our control the exercise of democratic privileges, enjoyed alike by both Page Owe Hundred and .Xinctccn the boys and the | irls. In the broader life into which we are to enter, as men and women, the same principles must Ik- revered, but the situations will be more complex: the standard will lx- higher: the test must lx harder, for the severely practical world will not be half s f generous to our mistakes as have been our principal and our teachers. On the road to success debonair soldiers of fortune will engage us by their lucky strokes and easy arts. These subtle foes we must resist. Champions whose ideals are different from ours will urge us to accept their standards. Towards these we must hold an open mind, basing our judgment on merit. Knights of many trades and professions will compete with us; they will try our mettle and strength. But in every case, honor and discretion must direct our course: irrespective of our choice, we must contribute to our generation ; we must work out our high ideals by “freeing them from limitations.'’ but putting them into practice. Modem chivalry is not exclusive; it includes knights and ladies, men and women who work, not in a “restricted sphere of superior beings ’ hut on an elevated plane v. here the leveling process of democracy will stimulate and foster the chivalric. strong graces, that can grow only in a society of equals. And, classmates, whatever may he the combat, no matter how long, how hard, how tedious, how great may he the odds against you. remember— “Omnis fortuna superenda esl ferendo. “All fortunes are overcome by enduring them.” J.IKKD Aktiii.tr Mason, President. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1920 OCR EVOLUTION Classmates and Trie mis: All of you are probably familiar with the saying that History repeats itself. Class histories are no exception to the rule, but on this occasion history repeats itself with a peculiar emphasis. For many years there have been classes graduated from Central, but none of the former classes can compare with ours. We have orators worthy of Independence Hall of the days of ’? � . We have artists whose works rival those of Raphael and Bud Fisher. Indeed, our class is one that has no equal. Perhaps members of former classes will disagree with me. but we are we and they arc they. The history of our class will not be like that of early Egypt, or of the Barbarian Invasion, or the Holy Roman Empire, or even like that of our own great United States. It will he more personal, giving the details that accompany our evolution from the primitive to the intellectual. It will not he only a record of events, but a record of habits. These senior classes have and chief among them is the j eculiar one of electing officers—president, vice-president, secretary, prophet and even historian. We agree with Carlyle when he says that the history of an age is the history of its great men. So we will consider our eminent men, the officers. OtuJ president, who has so ably guided us through the last Page One Hundred and Twenty year, is elected for life, not for four years. Today he has given us not merely an annual oration but a life-time message which will determine our future policies. Our prophet, with her mystic eye. has seen tar into the future and today she will show us not only what will happen, hut what ought to happen. Our statistician, a master mathematician, by the employment of countless calculations has determined our ability to cope with the world and he will offer us a scientific measurement by which we can guage ourselves. Our poet, pianist and violinist prove the rapid rise of the aesthetic arts in our class. The corresponding secretary in her farewell address will reflect the deep undercurrent of our feeling, while the historian can so assemble facts as to show history in its right relations. Webster says history is that branch of knowledge that records and explains past events and steps in human progress. In grammar school we were in the primitive stage of development, the clan. Wc had one chief, the greatly feared and admired teacher. In the arithmetic problems wc all ' fished for the same answer We sought, actually “hunted. for persuasive excuses to get. as wc phrased it. on the good side of the tcachc. Wx had tin same occupations, pleasures, likes and dislikes, the same pursuits, the same studies; rejoicing only in the activity of our clan. As our minds developed, we recognized larger organizations. Just as man had advanced from the clan to the tribe, so we grew into the tribal state when we went to Junior High. Some of us united with the Latin tribe, others leagued with the English, while others preferred the Commercial. Here, unlike the clan, we had several other chiefs, one for each study. Under these conditions we formed alliances and began to consider the rights of others, practicing a friendliness among the groups, frequently visiting when there were good speakers and sjH cial programs on “foreign soil. This friendliness proved of great value in our progress towards a nation. In Central wc attained the national. We elected law-making bodies, whose work was so effective that we had to curtail the session of the High School Court for lack of cases. Our weaker citizens received aid in the weekly matinees and in the recently adopted plan of early morning conferences. In this large nation we reached the standard of good citizens. Wc were truthful in telling the marshals that we had lost our . K.’s. We were modest in showing our high grades. (Oh, very modest.) We were merciful in lending a nickel to our absent-minded neighbor who bad left his lunch money at home. We submitted to group opinion. When the majority opposed the shower of forties, did we not alike protest? But greatest of all we were loyal. When the good name of our nation was endangered by the misconduct of our citizens on the international highway, the B. R. L. I ., we took effective means to preserve our honor. We were staunch in fighting against the destruction of our nation’s buildings, 'flic halls were vigilantly watched for signs of the peanut sower, and committees were formed to see that the citizens did not destroy their individual homes (desks) Last of all, wc were loyal in defending our country against other countries. For many years the nation of Enslcy has contended with our nation for highest honors in athletics. Up until recent years wc have had no trouble in Page One Hundred and Ttventyone quelling these attacks, but lately since balance of | o vcr has developed, we have had much difficulty in checking them. In our resistance, public opinion has demanded that no weapons be used but those of true sportsmen. So we have employed parades to stir up enthusiasm. Glaring cartoons, displayed everywhere. called for the support of the great mass. Meetings were held where we practiced war songs. Upon such occasions, commanders and members of the ranks spoke, urging patriotism. These were not in vain; the citizens appeared on the scene of action to spur our boys to victory. On the field our greatest defense lay in our athletes. Hahn, Hragan, Weaver, Crane. Reynolds and others who went into the fray with the war cry of do and dare—and what they did was to give us a champion basket ball team and a champion football team. But amidst our triumphs we had financial difficulties. Old man II. C. U profiteered in our nation. High school lunches doubled in prices and the confections of the candy counter soared so high as to make them bitter-sweets. To combat the II. U. L. on clothing. Overall and Patchem and Wear’em clubs were organized. Another internal difficulty was the problem of capital and labor. Labor among us could not produce master workmen l ccause the body of toilers could not handle their tools. They were too new, or rather our experience was too limited. To become dextrous in handling algebra, geometry, Latin and English requires practice. This lesson we will take with us into life’s school. As active citizens we will familiarize ourselves with situations by active participation. We know from experience the dangers of unfair division of lal or—the peril of some spending four hours on Latin and one on Math, or vice versa; also, the tollv of specializing in just one subject. The returns from such unfortunate allotments have always been disappointing. When the day of compensation came we usually complained of the low scale, too much play around the sixties. But m spite of our difficulties, we are. working out a better adjustment; and with clearer understanding of conditions we will make better citizens in the coming year. Progress in the past predicts advancement in every line, especially in the fine arts. Even in tribal days art showed itself among us. but as nationality is really necessary for art. it was not until we reached Central that distinctive work was accomplished along these lines. The bulletin boards could never have looked so attractive and the Art Club could never have attained such success had it not been for the masterpieces of Miss Hazel Hudson, the work of Miss Anita Jones and other members of our class. We had many musicians ranging from those who whistle and hum sub rosa” to those who delight large audiences. Mr. Henry Richard is chief among the former, while the Kinney Sisters, Mr. Albert Roseman and Mr. Hyman Goldstein vie for highest honors in the latter. Our literary talent is probably the most abundant. How could the High School Mirror help but tlourish with such writers as our poet. Elizabeth Bethea; our poet and essayist, Reginald Thomas, and a host of short story writers, chief of whom are Mildred Blackburn. Elizabeth Agee and Mr. Leopold Gross? It has been during our high school career that the life of the Mirror, the Gas Jet, has been flowing—and our humorists, Scalco and Durrettc,have l ecn the main source of the Gas ejected. ( ur literary talent has been cultivated in our literary societies Page One I hi ml re,I nml Twenty-tzvo where we learned to speak with convincing force. Our class is also well represented in the newspaper world. The “High News, Humdinger and Carry Courier” have thrived through our nation’s support. The bright lights in journalism are Messrs. Leake, Mason and Smith. Another art of which we are justly proud is the drama. )ur plays have been distinct successes because of the remarkable ability of Misses Mary Blackburn, Inez Thames, Messrs. Richard. Leake, Ellis, Sledge and many other leaders of the Dramatic Club. Notable has been their work; worthy all our achievements. Classmates, we have grown from the primitive clan through the tribe to the nation; and, as educated citizens, we are now ready to go into the world. K ki. VuGi’STrs Woi.TKKSUOKl , Class Historian. STATISTICS COM RUT AT ED” FACTS AND FIGURES W e are gathered here tonight to promote mathematical education, to increase the membership of the Dummy Squad and to annihilate our rivals, the Stage Coaches. 1 owe everything to the Dummy Squad. It was with their help and with the aid of a dozen coca-colas that these statistics were written. Statistics are extremely mathematical, hut we shall endeavor to make these as painless as possible. I ask only that you remain until the end, the hitter end, and that you do not fare forth perhaps to buy hot dcigs. For 1 assure you they are as complicated as the statistics, and in their analysis you'll find no relief. Without a doubt this senior class surpasses all others that have ever been graduated from Central High School. They are the most eclairissement. efficacious. prevaricating, corrugated group of handsome lads and pretty lassies ever, they are graduating now through their efficiency in the art of diplomacy and bluff. A big bluff from little study grows. This art has been developed to a high point of perfection. Some time ago the recognized champion (I wont mention his name because the rest of you would feel slighted) stalled for ten minutes until the bell rang. No, Jess Willard is not the only individual who has been saved by the gong! But since virtues are hard to compute, having no actual substance, we will hereafter deal only with hard facts. The first hard—very hard reality is the head! However, do not misunderstand me. The pupils of the graduating class are not hard-headed or stubborn; they are perfectly willing to learn. But an obstacle presents itself, the head. Therein lies great strength. No other part of the body is so powerful or offers such resistance to knowledge. Oh, marvel of marvels! It is not even dented by the hammer and tongs method. Through perseverance there are 129 graduates this year. There are 61 from the general course. 31 from the scientific, 16 from the commercial and 22 from the English. But the large majority have been graduated only in the course of time. Of course the brain matter must Ik considered; it is far more than estimated, in fact stupendous, contradistinctive. even I'age One Hundred and Twenty-three dangerous it considered in one individual. The poor thing would he sure to be half-witted! While discussing these one-cylinder affairs, I am going to tell a little story about our friend Tin I.izzic. The story is very dolorous and many of us are concerned. ‘“On a Sommer day in Mae. the King and an Karlc Gamer Daisy S, Mar-cissa K and Rose(man)s in the Green Woods. Strange Mohns fill the Air(d). A (I'au) line of Car (ne) s Swan (go) across the (Whit)field—a Chandler, a Hudson, an Mien, a Mitchell and then. oh. then! a Redd (Al)ford. The Tin(ker) Klizabeth Will son) not Hop(kins) the My (man) Hill. A Mason and a ( Als) miller I )u (mas not Merge (r) it. ( A )gce! You, I lenrv ! ( Lind ) says the Black!bum) Smith and hits the Wheel(er) with a Sledge hammer. The (Craw) ford (Mo Iran at a (Ha) good speed. Glad(ys) to be Fried (man). Al(onzo) (Mil)dred it Will(iams) not rcTurn(cr). Two Larsons Stan (lev) on their Loarch. The (Rai)ford hits the Wall (ace) and is no Moore. The 1’arsons are (Yin)cent to their Graves. Belles, Nell, Hahns scatter Gold(stein ) and Jewels and the Price of a Dove Stew (art) is lost. A sad story but too true, it makes me heave sighs, gnash my teeth, almost tear my hair. But here discretion asserts itself. If 1 should disturb my permanent part, it would cost me 25 cents an inch to have it put hack. You know everybody parts his hair in the middle these days. In this age of unrest, anarchists and Reds the slightest upheaval might upset the brain. It is therefore a great self-protection besides an asset to beauty. Some slothful students let their parts follow the line of least resistance and there are some who don’t part their hair at all because they wear it a la pompadour. It's a hard thing to give statistics on the tangled masses of the girls. You can’t even rely on what vour eyes see. 1 have always wondered whether girls have ears or not. But one thing I know, nothing escapes them. A great scientist has said that the ear will disappear in a few centuries if it is kept covered. But for mv part I think a woman’s ear gets enough exercise to make it increase in size. I f the ears of both the boys and girls were added together and given to a teacher she would be able to detect a gnat eating salted jx anuts. She can detect the human being in the act as it is. 1 firmly believe that eating would Ik accomplished safely in class if it were not for the telltale movement of the jaw. The jaw has 1 cen the undoing of mam a pupil. Its movement is a true sign of conversation. And then, on the discovery, the poor pupil is overwhelmed with an avalanche of demerits. Students, the cost of talking is exorbitant. In the good old days when libraries were for pleasure and do|)cs cost five cents, five or ten demerits were considered sufficient chastisement bv the pedagogue. But in this turbid age twenty are sent for whispering, and, at the slightest provocation, your absence front class is requested. Students, I call on you to reduce the H. C. of T. You have done your part in the Overall Club, now swear l� v the radical of the angle of reconstruction not so much as to smile in sight of the school building for the next three months. And if you get so much as one demerit why meet me at Hardin's and I’ll pay the hill. Isn't that gallant of me? But excuse the deviation from the subject. Let's sec. we were on eyesight and optics, were we not? It is disheartening even to attempt to catalogue the Pays One Hundred and Twenty-four eyes I see before me: Brown eyes, blue eyes, and green eyes; smiling eyes, frowning eyes, and winking eyes; small eyes, large eyes, and pea eyes; cat eyes, pink eyes, black eyes, and hooks and eyes. If all the eyes were concentrated on one glass of coca they could dimly make out the apparition faintly floating, moving slightly, still discernible—Pet Cream! Even so they could not see Croce Harrison if he were placed on the top of a stack of seniors, standing on each others heads. To Ik exact, he would l c 1,332 feet in the air. Hut if Claude Vann. Howard l«oake, William Tehan, and Paul Scruggs were taken away the stack would Ik- only 1,000 feet high or one-half ton. The width was found to be similar and met the same strange fate. One's figure depends on the height and the width. Too much width on a little height looks chunky. Still the same width would look fitting on appropriate height. We have all varieties, kinds to suit every taste; the bean pole wonders Henry Ariail. Beverly Swango and Karl Woltersdorf (I mean he's a bean), then the Apollo figures of Arthur Mason. Price Bragan. and Leopold Cross, and the happy, smiling dish-pan variety. Ilarrv Hurvich, Carl Forst and Harold Witherspoon. Another interesting fact derived from the height and width is the weight. Ladies and gentlemen, if all the seniors were dropped on this building it would Ik reduced to sawdust and tooth picks. The seniors would drive headlong into the earth. Nothing could extract them from the deep abyss. And you! Politeness restrains me from mentioning your miserable fate. To divide the honors it was decided to choose a smallest girl and a largest boy. After a terrific battle Vivian Lyle became the smallest girl. Her rivals were Mary Sloss, Inez Thames and Clara Coplan and it was only a case of the survival of the fittest. The carnage was awful and tin- air was filled with flying hair, shrieks and screams. Marvin McCarthy had no opposition as he was the only one who could get out of Room 3 without an O. K. It is rumored he did a broad jump through the window. When the smoke cleared the debris and maimed victims recalled the lunch room, the confusion of running and shouting pupils and above the uproar the resounding reports of many mouths in ojx ration. Jaws move as if in perpetual motion, hands move up and down at regular intervals, that is each hand makes one trip from the plate to the mouth and hack again for every fifty revolutions of the jaw. Nothing interrupts this noisy hut efficient and necessary maneuver and a high school lunch is consumed in exactly fifteen minutes. Refreshed by the addition of fuel, the hotly is ready to bear the rest of a nerve-racking day at school. Mam gems have been offered on this subject by the wits, Vincent Scalco and Milton Durette, Now listen to my jewel. A DAY OF SCHOOL LIFE Talk, talk, talk. Walk, walk, walk. Quarter to nine. Feeling fine. Room 2, Sorter blue. Page One Hundred and Twenty-five : Roll call. Out in the hall. Math class. Nearly passed. English Anguish. Lunch time . One dime. Study class. Talking fast. French test. Awful mess. 2:30 Tired and dirty. Even the jaw has become tired by 2:30; even the oracle of Henry Richard has ceased to thunder. Comparative peace has settled over the temple of learning. Gestures and nods have replaced words. A far-off vision seems to fill the eye. . Instead of saying I’m glad to know you,” you push forward the right hand. I he other party docs likewise. The two hands clasp and move up and down in painful agony. Xo one but yourself can know how much that hand has suffered. From one test to another it has endured. Tests are like j oor relations, always with us. Perchance a member of the faculty approaches, but instead of giving the usual warning you place your fingers on your lips and look horrified. Then you see a sympathetic friend and you wish to tell him that you have committed the indiscretion of eating salted peanuts. You cast your eyes up to the skies and groan. 1 le understands. Then the bell rings and by force of habit you drift out to Twentieth street, past Petes Place and thence to town. There sundry things fill your time. A favorite pastime is the buying of books. Looks in Room 2 arc as hard to find as a snow plow in Panama. But there are always more at Loveman’s. Such is the life of a senior. I have been moved by pity to offer this to the graduates of 1,920: IX MEM OR 1AM” Life is filled with joy and care. The Senior class lias felt of both its share. The Senior learns to smile and say, “I’ll do tomorrow what I don’t today. Many troubles fill his path. English, Latin. Science and Math. He never has time to sit and dream: There's always some paper, problem or theme. Pane One Hundred and Twenty-six But a Senior learns to smile and say. It's not very long till the last of May. Now it's time to say good-bye. I'll never forget you. Central High! While I would never retrace The steps that have led me your way! Nothing could ever replace The time that I've spent with you day after day! I thank you for your kind attention, And my part—1 beg you. don't mention. Ai.KxandKK Sl. KiE, Class Statistician. BY WAY OF GRADUATION BOOKS It was a sweltering hot day in August. 1926, when Ellen Wood, tired and hot, returned’ from her shopping trip. She thing herself into the nearest chair in the lobby of the --- Hotel, New York City, and waited until Esther Morrell should come. Esther was usually so prompt. She had learned only a few hours before that Esther was in New York, and now she was coming to the hotel to talk over old times. Yes—but here she comes now! She hasn't changed at all!” After all the customary greetings, the girls went up to Ellen's suite, and having removed their hats and “freshened themselves, sat down to talk. Oh, Esther! Last Tuesday I found my diary! It certainly was a pleasant surprise to find it! The past two evening 1 have spent reading all about our senior year at old Central. How those senior dances, plays, and those commencement affairs come hack just as clearly as if -oh! it was great to live it all over. I never before realized what a treasure a diary is! Isn't it queer how completely things can change in the course of several years? 1 found mv once highly prized graduation book the other day, Ellen, and I was looking over the list of graduates of 1929. What a trick Fate has played! Why, six years ago who would have believed that Price Bragan would lx conducting a dancing school? IIis outlook then seemed to he along the military line, Guess who some of his star pupils are? Elizabeth Hitchcock and Dove Whitfield are now well-known t x dancers on Broadway. Leopold Gross, after taking lessons for two weeks, made his debut in the Little Theatre and was the rage of the season. Robert Weaver is now the manager of a vaudeville troupe and some of his stars are Fred Hahn. Gerald Smith and Eugene Gilmer, while Gladys Merrcll. Henrietta Jackson and Ethel Mitchell are in his 'Butterfly Chorus!' One of his most i opular trios is Henry Richard. Mary Sloss and Elizabeth Agee, who introduce all the popular new songs. Henry's talent was first noticed when he sang ‘Silver Threads Among the Gold.’ Mary and Elizabeth have such splendid voices! Out of the usual. Central has sent out its quota to the circus ring. I learned only the other day that Earl Burke is manager of Raiford-Townley Circus Company. Edward Mohns and Page One Hundred and Twenty-seven John Sutton are—clowns.’ Who'd a Thought that Eddie and John would have come to this? Some of the animal trainers are Reginald Thomas, PoarcH McCorklc and George Keller, and Marjorie Moore is the charming little hare-hack rider. Rachel Merger, Agnes Moran, Taylor Moore and Reis Alsmiller balance themselves gracefully on a tight-ropc. Can’d you just see them now? Henry Turner is the living wonder, a strong man. who lifts t,000-pound weights with perfect ease. “Ves. in the culinary line we have Karl Woltcrsdorf, the held haker in the Woltersdorf-Arial bakery. Many of high school's young men have, at last, confessed the way to their hearts and have joined this bakery crew. “Roger Burr and Carlton Lee are making our bread, while Isadore Pizitz and Chester Weber are always busy, concocting the most marvelous French pastries you ever saw! “My dear! I almost fainted, at least, I had a very peculiar feeling when I hoard that Milton Durrett and Harwell Allen had become ministers. Milton is preaching at Opelika, while Harwell is in one of the largest churches in Chicago. Martha Hill and Elizabeth Bethea are making a deep impression as evangelists, while ( Voile Greene, as the head of an orphanage, is dispensing her smile on the dock ol homeless ’kills.’ Arthur Disekcr has recently been made head of the Newsboys’ Home, and has chosen as his able assistant William Ellis. “And, Esther, did you know that some of Central’s present teaching force is composed of some of the intellectuals of the 1 !� ' � class? Dora Lemberg has taken Miss Chambless’ place as head of the English department she demands only semi-annual themes. Lindsay Bruce has charge of the Math department and is carrying on Mr. ( mmsclman’s work very successfully, trying to explain the problems by a moving picture device, and invent Scalco is attempting to filter Latin into the poor students' heads. Mary Blackburn has proved a very successful science teacher so I heard, hut I just can’t imagine Mary doing that! ( harlcs Alford and Edna Sivley are also among the dignified members of the faculty. “But something more startling than this has happened.” Esther interrupted Why, I could scarcely believe I heard correctly when Dorothy Eorst called me yesterday and told me that Carl Eorst. Hyman Goldstein. Groce Harrison and Harold Witherspoon had all gone on a farm! I can't imagine them as—well— typical farmers.” But - Dorothy. Margaret Aird, Estelle Chandler and Dorothy Brown have formed a 'farmerette club' and are going around to hoe gardens, water flowers, and weed lawns! Poor girls! “Mildred Blackburn and !ex Sledge are running the dearest little tea room down on Twentieth street, and their French maids are so cunning! Owen Posey and Harry Randall serve as butlers, and Mabel Brock. Gussic Becker. Gladys Beatty. Laura Barger, Ethel De Shazo, and Ethel Mitchell arc the maids. Oh! One day last month I was up at tlu: V. M. C. A. for some kind of an entertainment, and whom should I see but our dignified ?) president. Arthur Mason, and lie's now—just guess—a prize fighter! 1 thought I must be seeing wrong! It was a lovely entertainment! Elise Kimiev. Eliza Tinker and Elsie Smith were the costume dancers. Vivian Lyle was the artist who entertained the audience with her quick sketches? It was all grand! The hall had been decor- Page One Hundred and Twenty-eight ated by Ben Green and Harry llurvich, the principal florists of Birmingham. '“And did you know that Mabel Dougherty. Thelma Harrell and Henrietta Jackson are running the most original little shop on Third avenue? They have everything from dressed chicken to buttonhole bouquets. Hazel Hanes, Aurelia Hydinger and Mary Kinney are in charge of the Salvation Army work in the state. Could you imagine them? And Helen Rubcl wrote me last week that she is doing some reform work in Chicago, and that Francis Ebcrhart and I orothy King are simply idolized by the children of the slums, among whom they are doing settlement work. What queer changes a few years will make in some people!” “But let me tell you. Esther. Beverly Swango is now coaching at Harvard. They say that the fellows are all wild about him and that he has had wonderful success, with his football team especially. Margaret Simmons and Mary Elizabeth Wilson are teaching at Columbia University—Margaret, science, and Mary Elizabeth, domestic se'enec. Inez Thames is the matron of Greene Hall there, and Daisy Sommer is the dean! I’m going up real soon to see them! Oh, Esther, just guess whom I saw in town the other day! Corinnc Roberts? No! She’s a stenographer up in Mr. Homady’s office! Elsie Parsons? No. She’s teaching in a little country school. Poor child! Clara Coplon? No. again! Clara is in charge it the social section of the Chicago Tribune. 1 always knew that Clara would make something ‘big’ of herself! And. say. Mae Barron and Marvin McCarthy are on the staff too! Alliert Roseinan? No. lies in the movies! He's taken Fatty Arbuckle’s place, now that he’s dead! But. Esther, would you ever have dreamed that Anita Jones i playing in real “sure-nut dramatic ; oh! I mean tragic—plays, such as Xazimova used to play in ! She’s coming here next week in “Hamlet. her leading man is—Howard Leake! Jewell Hagood is Constance Talmadgc the second, and she is supported bv Paul Scruggs. Maebelle Schwine, Pauline Stanley and Mabel Crenshaw. Margaret Strange K now leading lady for Charlie Chaplin ! They’re to he here next week in ‘Eat It or Bust.’ Oh! but you haven’t guessed yet whom I saw! You give up? Well Katherine Redd! And can you imagine what her latest hobby is? Again, III have to tell you. She and Hazel Hudson are directing a cat farm' I know .his must sound very queer to you, but the prices of furs are now so exorbitant that they expect to reduce the cost of them 1 y using cats’ fur as much as possible! Some people wfere horn with naturally more brains than others. “I saw in the ‘Sun’ (yes. it’s a rather new newspaper Rebecca Pogues and Guy Yerncr are the joint editors) that a few American troops had been sent over to settle a little disturbance in Congro Free State, and that Alonzo Loath was at the head of these troops. Beatrice Reed, Stella Levy, Lillian Barrett, Ruth Crawford and Katie Dumas have gone over to nurse the wounded. I suppose that they are doing a twofold service ( ?). binding heads, yet breaking hearts. “Some of the real brilliant pupils, such as they were, have even achieved the honor of being real, live authors! Bertha Vaught and Ruth Wallace have collaborated in editing one of the most popular books, especially among school pupils, on ‘How to Make Cp appropriate Extemporaneous Answers When Vou Don’t Know the Question.’ Annie Hurler and Ruth McDaniel have filled the hearts of thousands with joy by their ‘How to Grow Younger.’ It was written Paye One Hundred and Twenty-nine from their personal experiences. The bedtime stories, T'nele Hippo's Escapades.’ written by Maggie Mac Hayes, keeps more than one tired mother from stirring around her already exhausted supply of material to find a story t� � tell her children. Maggie Mae always was so considerate. Helen Friedman has recently taken out a patent on shoe strings that can be used for ties, shoe laces, belts, ribbons or banjo strings. All these are combined in otic. Her fortune is made! Dear girl, beware of your money hunting suitors! Ethel Harris and Hazel Robinson are now taking a course in law. Dorothy Gwynn, Kellie Hopkins and Ethel Magncss are trying to cut down the cost of millinery by trimming their hats with real flowers (after having soaked them in alcohol to preserve them) instead of artificial ones. “Beulah Marston. Ruth Schimmcl and Marion Wheeler are running an airplane bus line—price Tc per mile; they run from Fell City to Pratt City: and Ixmise Schlictcr. Virginia Shelburne and Ida Tencnbaum are stirring up plenty of competition by running a jitney line for be per ride. A very great pleasure, indeed it was, to hear Florence Stewart, Alice Sellers. Jewell Stewart and Louise Wilson, the famous quartette, display their marvelous musical ability in their latest operetta (composed by themselves) entitled ‘Among the Pots and Pans.’ Robbie Lee Sweatt and Ethel Williamson are busy organizing groups of singers, who visit the different schools to convert the pupils from that horrible habit—cheating! And such pathetic songs they sing! Oh! have you heard from Ruth Williams recently? I haven’t heard from her in months! I suppose she's still busy making her tongue work! That was her only occupation. Now. Ellen, you can’t imagine how much I've enjoyed coming over old times. Those high school days surely were glorious ones! My! it's five-fifteen, and I have an engagement at five-thirty. Come over soon. Here comes the elevator—goodbye!’' Ri tii Williams. Class Prophet. THE GOAL This day. the twenty-seventh of May, 19 0, we stand as it were on the top of a high eminence, from which we view our goal. We visualize modern society, our place therein, our rights and responsibilities. Many are the dreams, the plans, the thoughts which we have devoted to the future, our future, one which we shall make, and it is our desire, our determination, that the ensuing space of years shall be filled with deeds and accomplishments as glorious as those of the past decade. Prosperity, peace on our own soil, self-sacrifice of our brothers, persistence in doing the duty that lies nearest—all this and more is the heritage which we have received from the past generation. It is as if we have been raised to this height bv the thoughtfulness, courage and persistence of our nation, our families and our teachers. These and the wonderful accomplishments of the war stimulate us to our goal. It is not ours to win a great victory in battle, but ours to support and advance in all ways the institutions which we have. For such support intelligent action is Poije One Hundred and Thirty necessary; for intelligent action, knowledge of purpose. Carlyslc declares that “An educated man stands as it were in a vast arsenal and magazine using tools borrowed from all past ages, but to what end shall we use our tools: Benjamin Franklin said. “Schools are necessary in order that each succeeding age may be well supplied with men to serve. Washington thought that our form of representative government makes it necessary that all the people he enlightened, and advised that we “train our coming citizens to distinguish between liberty and license. And Jefferson insists that there is no safety oi happiness to a people unless they themselves constitute the government, and adds that to do this they must he intelligently educated. Our schools have saved this republic from bolshevism and taught us that life is not a “grab game, but that we should measure our success by our contributions to society. In a great many foreign countries, notably Russia and Turkey, the lack of popular knowledge has been disastrous. Never Ixiforc has the distinction between liberty and license been more important. Many have failed to reach their goal because of impractical or shallow thinking on this subject. But our forefathers gave us clear directions for following the right path toward that liberty and happiness which ennobles our land ami is recognized alike by patriotic Americans and admiring foreigners. We can, if we will, have as high ideals in business as we have in education. Crooked tactics in this country are becoming less popular and we can hasten the coming of the time when they shall disappear. Keen business sense is not synonymous with unfair dealing; it docs not require the use of underhand means. It docs mean acumen worthy of possession. Emerson. the idealist, was so well known for his “Yankee shrewdness that he was called the winged Franklin. This national trait has raised the United States to supremacy in all kinds of business. Where would we he. though, with the admirable quality of keenness carrying in low a despicable meanness ready at any time to take an unfair advantage of a competitor? The old slogan. “Every man for himself, is passing and a much better one taking its place. With its passing America is rising in a financial way amazing to all. But wealth, as Ruskin reminds us. is not to Ik- reckoned in dollars and cents; wealth is life, life of peaceful, happy, cultured individuals. Money gained at the expense of children’s play, youth’s vigor, and ages comfort is a curse, not a blessing. Already there is abroad in our land—in our city, the new spirit. And in this case at least virtue is rewarded, for great corporations, in considering their employee and working for his welfare arc making him efficient and happy. That many of these companies who have had as their prime object the making of money should provide comfortable homes, clubs, schools and hospitals for the pleasure and benefit of their men. is very significent. Are we not approaching the standard of the greatest of ethical teachers? Surely the spirit of the profiteer is an excrescence and cannot long thrive in a land of purposeful education and altruistic industry. It is our duty to cut the excrescence; it is our task to promote normal growth—growth in sane, competitive business, growth in strong, co-operative government. A state of democratic government is one in which each individual is largely free to shape his conduct according to the dictates of his ! est judgment, and yet the democracy of today is such a concatenation of mutual interdependencies that if we have both democracy and organization the dictates of judgment on the Page One Hundred and Thirty-one part of al! must Ik largely identical. Each must therefore seo the whole of the social mechanism anti his individual part within the co-ordinated labors Of the whole. No other plan can possibly bring community of judgment. Our vote will keep men in office who can anti will settle important questions to the best interests of city, state and nation. This is service by us through our representative government. We must see that justice is administered to immigrants, to negroes, to children. Many local issues we must decide—good roads, city beautiful—and every few years new city officials we must choose. America’s foreign policy is still in doubt. Constitutional amendments are constantly demanding consideration. I-ct us keep our goal clearly in mind. In proportion as one’s social vision broadens can he give intelligent service. s citizens, our ideas as to what we are to promote must Ik specific rather than vague; we must have technical knowledge as to what constitutes efficient civic service: and we must employ such methods as will hold ourselves, our fellow citizens, and our agents responsible for efficient performance. Let us he hold in proclaiming our views. In otir boldness, however. let us use discretion in refusing to throw into the open our thoughts on all issues. To see our goal is good, to start for it is better, hut to persist until we reach success is best. Fellow members of the 15 20 class, we are fitted by our experience and knowledge to Ik successful in the task before us. We are accustomed to self-control. to forms of representative government: we arc accustomed to think, and to choose and to persist in a course of action. Ours is to reason why. t )urs is to do, and live. Wn.i am Hawkins Ku.is. Class Orator. “THESE THREE” The traveler peeped through the hedge Where the little French garden lay In all its afternoon splendor— A thousand sunbeams at play On its bedded flowers and gray stone wall, Where the roses clamber wild. There to a smiling, nodding rose With uplifted arms, stood a child. With wistful eyes and pouting lips She reached in vain for the rose That nodded and smiled above ber head As she stood on eager tiptoes. Then the pout was gone and the sweetest smile Game over her face as she ran By the hedge and the wanderer heard ”1 just know mamma can. Page One Hundred and Thirty-turn Over the shell-torn, barren fields With their ploughs the farmers go, Whistling gay, at each dawn of day, As the seed they hopefully sow. And slowly, the great sun rises, Bringing day with its sunny gleam And from joyous hearts the song birds Warble by wood and stream. With the coming showers of April With the sum and the work of man The harvests of grain from the shattered fields Will bring hope to France again. (Her the meadows the happy throng. The tiny tots from town. Romp and play the livelong day Up the hills and down Finding the ever new glories Of the woods, its trees, its life. And the brook as it runs and ripples Sings of joys, in childhood rife— Not of the town's strangled buildings Its heat, its darkness and gloom That was theirs till the “‘Sunshine 1 .ady Led them to meadows abloom. The faith of the child has been our faith. It deepens from year to year. The hope of France has been our hope, Challenging and conquering fear. The love of the ministering worker Is the love our land has shown. May the faith be the faith enduring May hope exult through the years And the love e'er abide, as a light and a guide. A gleam through our joys and tears. EuzAiurru Bkthka, Class Poet. Page■ One Hu lid re dnnd Thirty three CRITICISM Science lias made such strides in the last one hundred years that the scientific attitude prevails; this attitude is one of critical discernment, one of fairness and one of open-mindedness. “The scientist does not negate, he waits tor evidence to prove or disprove, and with such methods he reaches a fast, hard accuracy. In this spirit is the whole world at work. Tests and proofs are overcoming superstitions. We no longer indulge in the belief of the philosopher’s stoneturning the baser metals to gold. In winter while we enjoy the warmth and inspiration of tire, we know that it is not the gift of the gods. In such cases our faith is not so free but our convitions are soberer. True opinions are superseding random opinions, and critical attitudes of mind and thought are displacing haphazard and random conclusions. But such thinking and willing come only after growth. Human nature is constitutionally opposed to hard mental operations. Self-indulgence cries out to be permitted to guess, to think without data. We have no right to express irresponsible conclusions, we must know. As harmful as mental laziness, is the misconception that analysis is destructive; that to analyze is only to tear down: for then follows the natural protest against the supposedly negative. In the true sense, constructive criticism is positive. It tears down primarily to rebuild, to rearrange, to readjust; recognizing that for the readjustment of the practical, firmness and strength are necessary, and that the correction must be vital enough to call out energy — for the greatest difficulty in remedying situations lies not in exposing faults, but in overcoming the inertness that permits the error. True criticism is not dogmatic or prejudiced. Its aim is to reflect all things in the white light of truth ; in other words, to clarify every phase of life. In its interchange of viewpoints casting aside the false for the true, it reaches the level of an intellectual clearing house. Xew ideas given to the world gain many adherents so that they can never he wholly recalled. They stimulate the world by their freshness and vigor, often vitalizing by their shock. This is as it should be. 'fhe ferment produces good. Progressive theories of government are often expounded while nations are trying to uphold the opposite rule. Out of discussions come changes for the better. Freedom of thought always precedes freedom of action; hence the great advantage of democracy over monarchy lies in the freedom of thought that gives freedom of action. Revolt and oppression under a democracy can never survive. Ir.ven in a trying age of reconstruction such as ours, we need not fear, for Americanism demands of each citizen that he share in the problems of the nation. In contrast to this freedom of democracy are the evils of monarchy—with secret treaties and a censored press. Measures vital to the people should he subjected to the criticisms of the masses. The free press encourages critical reactions. it thrives by agitating questions for the common good. It is a kind of open forum in which public measures are submitted and tried before the people, either for their final rejection or adoption. Liberty of speech finds its chief good, not in the license it enjoys, but in the privilege of questioning and testing all things before a democratic public. Page One Hundred mid Thirty four Democracy controls not only the ideals of government but of education. The freest thinker is always the most liberal educator. 1 le is not afraid to choose; he is not at raid to reject; he is working} to improve the old and to discard the error of former systems, thereby giving advancement to the world. The modern institutions of learning have taken the place of schools restricted by tyrant school masters, and poor facilities. Educational leaders no longer follow traditional ideas, but with a critical attitude l x k ahead of the age. The courses of study now do not contain the classics alone as they did in olden times, but practical, useful and modern studies which fit the student for intelligent citizenship. In line with the extension of school curriculum is the progress in the industrial world. In former days the industrial magnate was held as a supreme feudal lord, but righteous criticism has changed the working man’s social order. Today he uses his own voice, his own vote to influence the character of his surroundings. Protests against child labor have brought about our present child labor law, and though children have suffered and borne their burdens in silence many years, never again will such conditions be permitted. In Elizabeth Barrett Browning's poern, “The ( rv of the hildren. we hear a plea that is in reality a criticism. Such pleas for social or political betterment come to expression only after the writer has analyzed the evil and its remedy. We realize then that the altitude of true criticism is one of service. Through the press of our country our attention is called daily to men and women who have developed outstanding personalities. They have made good by a true analysis of some situation, be it a problem of labor or government, or a new method in art or science. To use their achievement may serve as an inspiration to acts which grow from thinking and to devotion to a cause based on intelligent discernment. Anita Lkwis Jonhs, Class lissayist. THE CRUCIBLE In the laboratory of every chemist is a modest looking but most useful implement. It is the crucible, a small furnace in which the chemist places his valuable metals to test their purity. Here intense heat subjects the metals to a severe, searching test, revealing all impurities; here the dross is separated from the pure gold. Friends, it occurs to me that high school is the crucible in which we may test friendship. The close association of the days, the weeks, the years, the t constant effort and striving sometimes one against another, all furnish the severe, discriminating test, wherein the true is separated from the false, the genuine from the insincere. Through this refining process our friends have been purified, freed from their unworthy ambitions. Selfish aims have given way to firm purpose and a longing for the ideal. “Friendship divides griefs and multiplies joys. Savs Baron: “A principal fruit of friendship is the case and discharge of the fullness and swellings of the heart and “No receipt openeth the heart but a true friend; to whom you may impart griefs, joys, hopes and fears.” We have Page One Hundred and Thirty-five through such experiences learned the blessedness of unselfishness, the true beauty and appreciation of friendship. We have felt that to have love is to have more than all that brilliancy, power and riches can bring. We have formed the unrivalled frienshiship of school life, which if we guard and cherish can so enrich our lives that we may say: “After many a year, Wowed unexhausted kindliness Like daily sunrise there.” And now, my classmates, the most important event to which we have looked forward since we tremblingly entered the chart class, that great goal—our education—has been achieved. It has not always been an easy road to travel. It has been beset with study and effort, with tears and demerits, and it has been brightened by socials, debates and plays. Now we may be pardoned a natural pride in that we have accomplished the task we set ourselves. While we rejoice, we feel a sadness, a joy akin to pain, because we must now say that sad sweet word— farewell. We say it tenderly for It bears in its accents a blessing and a prayer. For four years we have enjoyed a loving comradeship at dear old Central and some of us have even the added association of seven other years in a grammar school. The memories of these precious years are ever to be treasured. It shall Ik- my privilege to keep the class of 1920 bound together in fine loyalty. Wc have been a unit in Central and although the years of future separation will flow between us, yet they may be spanned by renewed associations and cherished reunions. In voicing loving farewells to each other, wc must not forget those who have been patient with our many shortcomings. To our principal and our teachers we would acknowledge our deep obligation and thanks for their patience and their forbearance and for the many sacrifices they have made. We take with us into that vague, hopeful future only pleasant memories of a privileged association. The beneficent influences of these four years have inspired us to lofty endeavor, and we turn to the future with a new enthusiasm, realizing that “The world is so full of a number of things. I'm sure we should all he as happy as kings.” And so from a full heart I say with little Tim. God bless us everyone. Mary Elizabeth Agkk, Corresponding Secretary. Page One Hundred and Thirty-six I low about a VICTROLA QUALITY Norwood Grocery 2630 12th Ave., N. for a graduating present? Best of Everything to $25 to $470 Eat and Drink — Terms — Call Us For Your Needs CLARK JONES 1013 3rd Ave. Birmingham Four Phones: Main 6471-6472-6473-6474 SERVICE - ■ ■ — i ■ i ■ ■ ■ ii1 —-• ‘ We Ask That You Show Preference. HOWARD COLLEGE in Birmingham (CO-EDUCATIONAL) (Summer School Begins June 3rd, 1920) FREE TUITION BEST TEACHERS VARIETY OK COURSES FINE COLLEGE SPIRIT WINNING ATHLETIC TEAMS GR EA T HISTOR Y—G R EA T ER F UT U RE Seventy-Ninth Session Opens September 13, 1920 For information, free catalogue, etc., address. CHARLES B. WILLIAMS. Ph. D.. President. Compliments of Birmingham Motor Co. 301 South Twenty-First Street. Main 826. ft. ' -= The Largest Shoe Store in the South When You Are Thinking of Candy. Bear in Mind — W Y N N - K N O X C A N 1) Y C O . YOU MAY have an idea that $7, 2304 First Ave.. X. $8 or $9 won’t get you very far in buying shoes. Just drop in here and try to think that. Wholesale WVII show you shoes at those prices that you’ll be amazed at. JNO. W. O’NEILL CO. China and Glass Merchants — WEDDING GIFTS for June Brides Guarantee Shoe Co. Our MAY SALE SPECIALTY 1905 Third Ave. 2020 2nd Ave. Phone Main 88. LISTEN ! W I1EN you want Flowers, Drugs. Toilet Goods, Soda, Tobacco, Kodak Supplies, Gandy and Fountain Pens, you bad better come to Parker’s Drug Store 1st Ave. 20th St. ‘'The Convenient Corner ADAMS DRUG CO. Second at Nineteenth The Best Fountain in Birmingham. Drop in and have a drink with us. X EA R LY Everybody Goes To The S-T-R-A-N-D D o Y o u ? Were it not for the advertisements this Mirror would cost you 75c. (cr- BE THRIFTY Pay Cash—at the Cash Store — and S - A - V - E -! onfinc your purchases to yfWe§ ive and Redeem Security Profit -Ska rin Gold Stamps 1916 18 20 Pirst Ave - c� k Department s ocA W.B.Johnson.Pres . — THE — Birmingham Drug Co. 630 Tuscaloosa Ave. — 1 -■ 1 .i !—J.| Expert Hair Cutters —11 CHAIRS— WEST END McCREE DAVIS Is preparing to give prompt and SANITARY BARBER SHOP Satisfactory Service. 1925 3rd Ave. Birmingham. Ala. Give us a PHONE TRIAL. PHOTOS Prescriptions a Specialty. That Will Please You — Made at Phone VV. E. 786—Your Wants Boyett’s Studio — 2008% 2nd Ave. Our Fount Will be in Charge of Next to First National Bank an Expert. Phone Main 8048 Ads Should Not Cost Money But Make Money. The Success of the HAGAN-DUNLAP DRUG STORES Has Been Built on Honesty and Service. WON'T you let us count you among bur customers? Prescription Experts TWO STORES: Third Avc. and 20th St. Main 2750 A vc. E and 20th St. Main 5446 M. H. Wilson Lula Tyus THE YOUNG Men and women of today should profit by our years “Makers of experience in the present of the Best and the past, by shopping Photographs” at STEPHENSON STUDIO 410 North 20th Street Phone Main 4937. Birmingham. Ala. DRENNEN CO., Department Store -= -- • Give ’Em Your Trade! Trade!! Trade!!! Compliments JOHNS UNDERTAKING CO. — ■ — = ? BROWN - ROGERS Wall Paper Paint Co., Inc. “Just A Step Ahead' In STYLE and VALUE Shoes For All. At PRICES THAT PLEASE EVERYTH ING IX PAINTS AXI) WALL PAPER All America Shoe Store 1924 3rd Avc. . T. Shannon - - Manager Phone 729 Main “We Fix Everything Shannon Cycle Company 102-4 X. 22nd St. Phone 3019. Bicycles and Supplies Birmingham, Ala. Bicycle Repairing—Gun Key Expert ST ■ —= 2220 Second Avenue Birmingham. Ala : - Adds Add Weight to The Mirror and Subtract From the Price. For all kinds «� f Athletic and NUNNALLY’S Sporting Goods sec BIRMINGHAM ARMS The Candy of the South CYCLE CO. Agents for A. G. Spalding Co.'s Line TWO STORES 1919 3rd Avc. Birmingham 21S X. 20th Street —-—- - : 210 X. 19th Street James H. Tinder Louis H. Tinder J. H. TINDER SON FIXE CAXD1KS OPTOMETRISTS FAVORS . 1 anufacturing ()pticians SODA WATERS ' PHONE. MAIN 568 1927 First Ave. Woodward Bldg. BIRMINGHAM Alabama’s Best and Greatest Popular Priced Department Store The Store that Sells as it Advertises Optometrists and Mfg. Opticians Traylor Optical Co. Incorporated 104 N. 20TH ST. EMPIRE BLDG. PHONE MAIN 2786 Birmingham. Ala. - A REAL THE GOODYEAR SHOE HOSPITAL Drug Store SCALICI BROS., Proprietors 418 N. 20th St. Phone Main 9330. THE HIGHLAND Suitable j-ifts are assured those who choose here PHARMACY Watches, Jewelry. PHONE MAIN 1080 1 )iamonds Five Points Birmingham, Ala. —At— Herzog - Thompson Co. jewelers 1907 3rd A vc. THE IDEAL Is an Ideal Place to buy your new Mid-Summer I lat. Dress or Suit—the most becoming’ style at most popular prices is the reason the Ideal is the fastest growing store in the state. IDEAL MILLINERY, CLOAK SUIT STORE Corner First Avenue and Nineteenth Street I ==■ : ■_ r ___■.. _ . __ __=■ If Everyone Were Like You. What Would The Mirror Be? FOR GRADUATION— We have it! I lave what ? That superior Jewelry to him or her. All styles, shapes, prices and qualities to suit each individual taste. Each teacher and mother, girl and boy let us show you our merchandise before buying. JAFFE JEWELRY COMPANY Corner Second Avenue and Nineteenth Street School Is Out But there is another School waiting for 3'ou —a school ready to train young men and young women into successful business men and women. This school, the “Oldest, Largest and Best in Birmingham ’, from which have graduated many of the most successful businesswomen and men in Birmingham and other cities, is a splendid place to get a firm foothold on the ladder of success. If you arc going hack to “High this Fall it will he profitable for you to spend the Summer months here. If you are going to College a few months with us will equip you to lake your place in the front rank of students. Call, telephone or write for catalog and full information. Day and night sessions the year 'round. Wheeler Business College WILLARD J. WHEELER, President 1909 2 First Ave. Birmingham, Ala. Phone Main 1119.