Cloverdale Union High School - Spectator Yearbook (Cloverdale, CA)

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C. H. S. SPECTATOR 31 “Do you tomorrow night lower a rope ladder from one of the windows of your daughter’s apartments; do you also have a priest at hand to marry them.” “When it becomes midnight open the little box which I give you and I will see to the rest.” “I suppose it is for the best,” said the king “and I will do your bidding.” His plans thus far furthered the astrologer returned home where he found the officer awaiting his return. On the following night the astrologer, accompanied by the officer, made his way to the garden under the princess’ window. They found the ladder dangling from the window. Accord¬ ingly at twelve o’clock the officer mounted the ladder. When he reached the top he found no one waiting him, for when the king opened the box and was enchanted by the stone and re¬ turned to his apartments. As the officer paused a door opened and his princess rushed into his arms. When he had recovered from the first joy, she told him that in the next room a priest awaited to marry them. After they were married they made their,way to Granada, where they hired horses and made their way out of Spain. F. B. 12. (

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30 C. H. S. SPECTATOR The slave on leaving the apartment thought it wisest to do his mission in the city first, therefore he descended into the town. In the meantime the captain of the guards gathered to¬ gether his belongings and left the Alhambra. On his way to the city he met an old man, whom he recognized as a man noted for magic, residing in Granada. He accosted the old man: “I am told that you are versed in the arts of magic.’’ “To some small degree,” replied the man. “Perhaps you would like to obtain a stone which I brought from Palestine,” said the captain, at the same time producing a small box. “The stone which is in the box has a magic power over any one who looks upon it. If you will do what I ask of you it shall be yours.” “What, then, is thy will?” said the astrologer. “Bring me the princess of yonder castle and it shall be yours,” said the captain. “That will I willingly-do,” replied the astrologer, “but first give me the stone that I may do your bidding, and do you go to my house in Granada and await my return.” The young officer did as he was commanded. While he was making his way to the house of the astrologer, the astrologer himself reached the Alhambra and was ushered into the pres¬ ence of the king. tonight,” said the king, “do you cast the horoscope of my daughter, and tell me what is her future.” At midnight the astrologer was again summoned into the presence of the king. “My Lord,” said the astrologer, your daughter is to marry a great Christian prince, who is even now planning to ravage your territory.” The king remained silent for some time, then he said, “You are a wise man; will you advise me in this?” “Willingly,” replied the astrologer. Since it is the destiny of your daughter to marry the Christian prince, would it not be well for her to marry him before he destroys your terri¬ tory? I have magic power which will force this prince to marry your daughter, when I will it.”

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32 C. H. S. SPECTATOR Social and Personal Reba Pruitt ’10 One of the most enjoyable features of the year was a Hal¬ lowe’en party, given in the Citrus Fair Pavilion. Besides the members of the high school, the parents and many others were invited. The pavilion was artistically decorated with corn stalks, jack-o-lanterns and autumn leaves. The entertainment for the evening consisted mostly of dancing and fortune telling. A banquet was spread by the girls in the galleries, and toasts and speeches were given by several of the guests. The members of the high school, with their chaperones, are planning a trip to the Geysers, and everyone is anticipating a jolly good time. The money for this trip was obtained by sending a float to the Santa Rosa Carnival and Winning second prize. With the remainder of the money the 0. V. L. society is thinking of presenting the C. H. S. library with a set of handsomely bound books as a mememto of the society of 1909. The committees for the Senior Reception have all been ap¬ pointed. The program for the evening will be a play and dancing. The play, “Hearts and Diamonds,’’ is a comedy- drama in three acts. The cast of characters is as follows: Bernice Halstead, a young lady of eighteen, with an affec¬ tion of the heart, a love of fun and a hatred of arith¬ metic .Jeanette Dehay Amy Halstead, her sister, two years younger, fond of f ro li e ..Reba Pruitt Inez Gray, a young lady visitor, willing to share in the f un .Lucy Baer Mrs. Halstead, a widow and step-mother to the Helstead girls ' ...Hazel Shelford Hannah Mary Barnes, or “Sis,” a maiden lady who keeps house for her brother.Hazel Browne