Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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JOKES “You know,” said the lady whose motor car had run down a man, “you must have been walking very carelessly. I am a very careful driver. I have been driving a car for seven years.”—“Lady, you’ve got nothing on me. I’ve been walking for fifty-four years.” Two miners went on a fishing expedition. But they were novices at the game. “Hoo are ye gettin’ on, Jock?” asked one. “Och, simply rotten!” was the reply. “I don’t believe my bloomin’ worm’s trying.” Teacher (seizing pupil)—“I believe Satan has a hold on you.” Pupil—“I believe so, too.” In Chemistry Little drops of acid, Little pieces of zinc, Put into a test tube Raise an awful—odor. In Asylum Inmate—“Say, have you got a piece of toast with you?” Visitor—“No, why?” Inmate—“Well, you see, I’m a poached egg and I want to sit down.” Miller—“Do you notice any change in me?” Stewart—“No, why?” Miller—“I just swallowed a dime.” Miss Wells (In French quiz)—“You will answer all parts of this ques- tion in French.” Meays—“Miss Wells, do you want us to translate them into English afterwards so that you will know what we are talking about?” Student (hunting a job for the summer)—“Have you an opening for me, sir?” Busy Man—“Yes, please close it behind you as you go out.” Miss Wormuth—“What reign of ancient times had the most influence on history?” Asselstine—“The one about Noah’s time.” I. Wolford (on D. L. W.)—“Is this a fast train?” Conductor—“Of course it is.” I. Wolford—“I thought so. Would you mind my getting out to see what it is fast to?” Reeves—“What part do I take in the play?” Miss Pike—“You are to be the heroine’s father.” Reeves—“What does he do?” Miss Pike—“He dies ten years before the curtain rises.” M. Sears—“Why is Earl Green’s hair just like heaven?” A. Klotz—“I don’t know. Why?” M. Sears—“Because there is no parting there.” Sears—“Have you forgotten you owe me five dollars?” Hofmann—“No, not yet; give me time and I will.” 20

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get through, so we held our party in the school. Mr. and Mrs. Elden were our guests. We all had a lovely time and we did not think we could ever have a better one, but this was only the beginning. Then, one wonderful evening in early February, the class was invited to the home of our president. Here our school party was surpassed in a good time. Miss Wormuth was also the guest of Leo Blanding. Many games were enjoyed and a lovely supper was served. The class colors were used very effectively in the decorations. Being so in love with the good old school building, we again made our way to the Academy. The members of the class, with Miss Bronner and Miss Mawhinney, spent a very enjoyable evening. Refreshments were served by the girls and dancing was enjoyed by all. Just before the social time of the evening, the class decided to hold a Progressive dinner. A short time later the most enjoyable evening of the year was spent at the homes of several of our classmates. This was the evening of the Progressive dinner. We met at the home of Mayme Taylor, where soup was served. We then journeyed to the home of Frederick Fuess, where the meat course was served. Our next stop was at the home of Mrs. Crego, as the guests of Mary Louise Gardner. The salad course was served here. All of these courses were a little too much for our constitutions, so we took a walk down to the river. When we came back we started for our last stop and course, which was at the home of Herbert Quackenbush. This was the dessert course. Class and school songs were sung during the evening. Music was enjoyed during every course. The class banners and colors were used as the decorations throughout the evening. The class declared this to be the prize party of the year as far as we had gone. Miss Mott and Miss Kenyon seconded this declaration. Many other parties have been planned for the rest of the year. Al- ready we have received several invitations, among which there are a dinner at the home of Herman Vanderveer, a party at the home of Anna Thomp- son, and the last but not least, the class picnic at the home of Katherine Wilson the day after commencement. THE CLASS PLAY The Senior Class play, “The Colonel’s Maid,” which is under the super- vision of Miss Pike, is destined to be a great success. Although this is being written before the play has been presented, nevertheless we all feel sure that everyone who sees it will be well pleased. The ca t is as follows: Colonel Rudd..................................................James Sears Colonel Byrd..................................................Leo Blanding Marjorie Byrd...................................................Julie Coote Robert Rudd, Jr.........................................Frederick Fuess, Jr. Mrs. Carroll, CM. Rudd’s sister-in-law......................Anna Thompson Julia Carroll, her daughter....................................Adell Myers Ned Graydon...........................................Herbert Quackenbush Ching-ah-ling, Col. Rudd’s Cook..........................Herman Vanderveer Mr. Baskcm, Col. Rudd’s lawyer................... -......Walter McCarthy The plot, laid in the South, is very interesting. Colonel Byrd and Colonel Rudd are bitter enemies. When Colonel Rudd learns of Bob’s engagement to Marjorie, he summons his lawyer, Mr. Baskom, to draw up a will in which he disinherits Bob. At the end of the story the Colonels become good friends and both consent to the marriage of Marjorie and Bob. The sub-plot of Ned’s love for Julia and “Aunt Emmy’s” disapproval adds greatly to the interest of the play. At various times during the action, Ching’s humorous remarks are enjoyed. Although he causes a great deal of confusion, Marjorie insists that she never could manage her household without him. , , , The Senior Class appreciates very much Miss Pikes efforts and the time she has spent in preparing the play. She should be congratulated on its success. 19

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