Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1916 volume:

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GROWING AGAIN GROWING AGAIN 66 LITERARY— The Lost Sovereign” Alice Kurtz, {First Prize)...... 3 f.Dawn by Eggleston ” Louis Painter, {Second Prize). 7 Three Typewritten Sheets,” Harold Pinches, ’18, {Third Prize) 7 EDITORIAL- Truthful George” Standards” Where?” To C.H.S” ATHLETICS The Basket Ball Team, {Illustration) HONOR ROLL . . . SOCIAL THE DEBATE JOKES THE SENIOR PL A Y {Advertisement?) . .. EXCHANGES PUBLISHED BY THE AU FAIT' AND IRVING SOCIETIES ALICE KURTZ, First Prize. The two tiny kingdoms of Moravia and Geraviam had been in constant turmoil for more than a year, owing to the fact that the daughter of the king of Geraviam, Princess Millicent, had disobeyed her father’s command that she marry an Italian nobleman, and had run away and married the young king, Maurice of Moravia. Also the young son of the king of Geraviam had disappeared and his father thought he had been kidnapped by order of King Maurice because of a grudge. King Jasper of Geraviam in his wrath had at once declared war upon his rival kingdom and resolved that he would have the head of King Maurice and the kingdom of Moravia for himself. The armies of the two countries proved equal in strength, and at the end of a year little advantage had been gained for either side. In the beginning of the second summer of the war the army of Geraviam disappeared so completely and mysteriously that the people of Moravia grew suspicious and fortified themselves strongly, keeping a vigilant watch day and night. But as June, July and August passed away and there was no sign of the enemy, the people relaxed their vigilance and resumed their customary life. The end of September came and still there was no sign of the enemy. The people seemed to lose all fear and life was again happy and peaceful in the kingdom of Moravia. King Maurice called councellors together and discussed the prospects for making peace. One bright day in October, Queen Millicent, King Maurice and baby Princess Rosella were enjoying the morning sunshine in the garden back of the palace. Suddenly they were startled by a faint rumbling like the tread of many feet. The queen turned white and grasped the baby princess closely. “Oh—what is it?” she whispered. 3 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street “It sounds like an earthquake,” answered the king quietly, but his face betrayed his feelings. “Still,” he continued, “I can hardly believe it to be that, as there has never been an-” “Wh—Who is that!” screamed the queen, interrupting the conversation and pointing to the small figure of a boy who had forced his way past the guards and was tearing down the path toward the king and queen. “Your Majesties,” he panted, as he reached them, “the enemy— the enemy are attacking the city.” “Child, are you mad?” asked the king sternly, “how could the enemy be attacking the walls without some one’s reporting their coming long before this?” “They—they came out of the ground, your majesty. Oh, hurry, we’ll all be killed,” pleading the boy, sinking to his knees. “Do you mean by a tunnel, lad,” asked the king, grasping the hoy’s shoulders. “Yes, sir, I think that’s it,” said the boy tearfully. The king now seemed fully aware of the danger, and motioning the queen and the unknown child to follow him, he hastened into the castle and going into the throne room he pressed a button, which was concealed on the arm of the throne, and immediately a panel on the wall opened disclosing a tiny ante-chamber. 'Pile surprised queen looked inquiringly at her husband, but he beckoned her to enter and told the boy to follow. “Stay here,” said he, “until I send someone to you. You will be quite safe if you obey my orders and do not venture forth.” With that he embraced his wife and child, and closing the door he hurried into the outer court and thence into the city itself, where he was soon commanding a body of soldiers and issuing orders to various other leaders. In the meanwhile the occupants of the secret room in the palace were undergoing severe shocks from the explosion of shells and the general thundering confusion of battle. The secret room was furnished with several easy chairs, a table, and a small bookcase containing several large volumes, and a small iron box, together with numerous papers yellow with age. The queen had dropped into a chair, with the baby still clasped tightly in her arms, and was exclaiming in a low voice over and over again, “Oh, my husband! his kingdom! what will become of them?” The little boy, who was probably seven years of age, had taken another chair and was regarding the queen with a child-like expression of sorrow and sympathy. As the queen seemed to take no notice of her small companion, the boy grew tired of doing nothing, and having already observed with interest the iron box, he slowly tip-toed across the room to the bookcase, and tried the door. He pulled with all his strength 4 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street but he could not open it. However, his efforts jarred the room and attracted the queen’s attention. “Why, bless you, how you frightened me!” she said. “I had quite forgotten your presence—1 hope you will pardon ine, and tell me what it is in that case you are so intent upon securing.” “It’s only an iron box, but I thought I’d see what was in it,” replied the boy, Hushing with embarrassment. “What is your name,” asked the queen, kindly. “Sammy,” replied the boy. “Well, Sammy, perhaps I can help you,” said the queen, propping the baby in a chair and coming to the boy’s side. The repeated efforts of the queen failed, and at last in exhaustion, she sank to her knees on the floor. The boy regarded her inquiringly. “Maybe I could kick the glass out,” he offered. “My shoes are real strong.” “No! No! protested the queen. “You might harm yourself and there is no help now,” she finished sadly. “But,” said she, rising, “I have a better plan.” So saying, she grasped the smallest of the chairs which furnished the room, and raising it in her hands struck the door of the case, shattering the heavy glass. This done, she procured the iron box and placing it upon the table proceeded to try the cover. I’lie cover refused to open, and Sammy, whose eyes had been wide open with excitement, was near tears at this discovery. The queen examined the box closely and discovered a tiny jewel in the lower corner. She was puzzled at finding this, and showing it to Sammy, she said, “Sammy, what do vou think of this jewel?” “I don’t know,” Sammy replied, “it looks like a shiny button.” “Which it is,” said the queen excitedly, and she pressed the button. The cover sprang open, disclosing a heap of sparkling jewels. In the center of the sparkling mass was a small plush box, which, upon opening, revealed a golden signet ring set with diamonds and emeralds. The inside of the ring was engraved in tiny letters. The queen picked the ring up in her hands to examine it. when she was startled by voices outside in the throne-room. “Great Jupiter, the walls have been taken,” said one excitedly. “ ’Tis better we all flee to safety,” said another, “their numbers are overwhelming.” “Men, do not despair,” pleaded a third voice, “do not forsake the honor of your country. Fight, men, fight for your country’s honor and glory. Away to the front,” he commanded in a loud voice. The queen recognized the voice of the third speaker to be that of her husband, and throwing open the door she faced him, terror written on her face. 5 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street “Millicent, go back, said the king, your life is endangered. The enemy have entered the city and are plundering and killing.” “Oh! Oh! hide with me; they want to kill you, Maurice,” pleaded Queen Millicent, her voice trembling. “I must not, 1 will not hide. Oh, promise me, Millicent, to stay in safety until I return for you,” said the king, extending his hand toward the queen. The queen stepped forward as if to grasp the hand extended toward her, hut fell before she reached it. King Maurice knelt to raise her, hut she was lifeless, a bullet had pierced her heart. “Millicent,” my queen,” sobbed the king, and lifting her in his arms he carried her to the great hall and laid her upon a lounge. As the crashing and booming of battle sounded nearer, he rushed from the palace flourishing his sword wildly, declaring in a loud voice that he would avenge the queen’s death. The palace grounds had already been entered by a band of the enemy and every door and window of.the castle had been made a target for many bullets. As King Maurice ran down the steps of the main entrance he was the target of many shots and never lived to accomplish bis revenge. The whole city was being shattered by shells and bullets. All that was of value was carried oil' by the soldiers. Those of the population who had been able to use weapons had fought the enemy bravely, but many were forced to seek safety elsewhere. In the meantime, Sammy and the baby Princess Rosella were still occupying the secret room. When the queen did not return, Sammy took it as a matter of course and for a time amused himself and the baby princess by rolling the bright buttons, as he called the jewels, from one end of the room to the other, and soon the costly gems were scattered here and there, lending a sparkling appearance to the whole room. When Sammy discovered the signet ring he laughed with delight and greatly pleased the baby princess by allowing her to hold it in her tiny hand. Finally the children grew tired and fell asleep. As the hours passed the sounds of battle grew less loud. At last they ceased altogether and night spread her wings of darkness over the scene of desolation and sorrow. Sammy was not at all frightened when he awakened in the dark. heeling about him he found the door and opened it. Then picking up the sleeping baby in his arms he carefully felt his way out of the palace, and going down the steps disappeared into the darkness. Continued in our next 6 LOIS PAINTER, Second Prize The sun is rising over the distant hills; the lake is calm and rippling. On the lake may be seen a lone canoe, floating idly over the water. Everything suggests an attitude of peace and calm, of hope and a new beginning, from the highest hilltop to the surface of the clear water. In the canoe sits a lone figure with strong, upright hearing. It is a native Indian, a stalwart warrior, with head held high, and gazing toward the rising sun. He seems to be taking strength and courage anew with the coming of the new day. IKfjree ®ppeUmtten Hdjeets” i HAROLD PINCHES, ’18, Third Prize “There is a letter for you on the library table,” said Dick Morton’s mother when he came home from school. He was a Junior in Fairview High School. He took the letter and his hooks to his room. When he opened the letter he found a note from his friend, George Bell, who lived in Hillton, a town about twenty miles from Fairview. There were also three typewritten sheets in the letter. Fairview and Hillton were going to have a debate in a few weeks, and those typewritten sheets meant very much to Dick because they contained a number of arguments on both sides of the question, and Dick was a member of Fairview’s team. “Good hoy, George,” Dick said, after he looked through the arguments. “You still stand by Fairview if you have been gone six months.” After supper Dick went to the library to get a book that had some information about the debate. He got the book and then went to look at the “Hillton Daily News.” One of the items which he noticed was a list of the people who were to debate for Hillton. One of the names was Dan Andrews. As soon as Dick read that name he thought, “Why that is the fellow George got into trouble with a few weeks ago.” Dick soon finished looking at the paper and started home. Just as he turned in at the gate a thought which had been in the back of his mind all the way home suddenly came to the front. “I wonder if George copied Hillton’s arguments and sent them to me to get even with Andrews. And Andrews is on the team opposing me. If I use those arguments he will probably he beaten.” 7 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street He tried to put the thought out of his mind and study, but the harder he tried to study the more persistent the thought became. Finding that he could not study he soon went to bed, intending to study in the morning. But he could not sleep. He rolled and tossed and thought that it was none of his business if George had turned traitor to Hillton. Then suddenly he thought, “If we should win by my using those arguments, what would my parents and schoolmates think of me if they knew where they came from.” He decided that even if George had been mean enough to revenge himself in such a way, he would not use any of the arguments unless he could find them some place else. With that he turned over and soon went to sleep. ★★★♦ At last the debate was over and, although I'airview lost, Dick did not regret that he had not used the arguments which were in George’s letter. And it was almost as good as winning when people crowded around him and told him how good he had done. As he was going out the door he felt a touch on his arm and heard someone say, “May I speak with you alone for a few moments?” On looking around he saw George. “Sure, come on home with me,” he answered. When they were in Dick’s room and a lamp was lighted, Dick noticed that George looked like a person who had had a lot of trouble, but the trouble had passed. “What’s the trouble? Have you been sick?” asked Dick. “No, I have been worrying about that letter I sent you. I did not realize what I was doing when 1 sent it. The fellows at Hillton asked me to come out for the debate, but I told them that I did not know how to debate and that I might come out next year. I went to their rehearsals and I suppose they thought 1 was taking notes on how to debate whenever they saw me writing. Then I collected my notes, typewrote them and sent them to you. That night I could not sleep, and I wished that I had not sent you that letter. I could not get up courage to write and explain how I felt. I am glad that you were honorable enough not to use the arguments that I sent.” “I had quite a time myself deciding not to use them,” Dick said. “But suppose we forget it. No harm is done and I am glad that you realized afterwards what you had done.” “And perhaps you will be glad to know that Andrews and I are friends now.” TIME TATTLER, VOL. 5 CONNEAUT, OHIO, FEBRUARY, 1916 No. 3 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor in Chief.. .Freudin Johnson Literary Editor....Alyce Kurtz •Art Editor........Elizabeth Smith Society Editor......Cora King Humorous Editor. . . .Helen Zundel Ass’t. Soc. Editor. .. Celia Jacobs Subscription Mgr..... Ethel Taylor Advertising Mgr.. . . Ruth Kelley Ass’t. Ad. Mgrs....Harry Galinsky, Hugh Coughlin and Russell Connell I The old time garden path they paced. In the days of long ago; His arm encircled Martha’s waist. Their steps were staid and slow. The twilight shadows fell apace O’er sweet Virginia’s land. As at Martha s feet with courtly grace He knelt and kissed her hand. They lingered by the lilac tree And earnestly he said: Sweet widow custis, dear to me. Oh! prithee let us wed.” She shyly shook her silken curls; Now George just tell me true. Have you proposed to other Girls?” Raid truthful George, A few.” My love is true as stars above,” Said she, and is it so I really am your heart’s first love?” Said thruthful George Oh no.” Said Martha, then I’ll be your wife, I cannot fear forsooth. To trust my happiness and life To one who speaks the truth.” 9 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street Standards. The standards raised and maintained by the student body of any educational institution determines its standing not only at home but also among the other schools of its own rank. In every city we find one High School standing out prominently from the rest, not because of the personel of the faculty, although this of course has its influence, but because, perhaps years before, a company of students set a standard that those following were proud to keep aloft. In a school where the every day language of the student is careless, where, rather than make an effort to get the right word, a slang phrase is introduced, we find the standards of English low. Take a High School where there is no conversation, where the exchange of words is only chatter and small talk, and we find a school the students of which are unable to mingle comfortably with those, who, in their High School days, started to develop systematically the art of conversation. In order to develop the art of conversation it is necessary that the standard of reading be high, that the love story be placed where it belongs, as the spice of reading-and we do not need much of that; we need to vary our reading, to compel ourselves to read along the lines of history and science, and to hold ourselves to reading at least one literary masterpiece a fortnight. These things are conducive to a high moral standard in a student body, among whom a raw or coarse joke would fall flat. Our standards are high, but T6, T7, ’18 and ’19 can surely lift them higher. Ah-ha!-ah-heen! Who's-Who! Who's seen S-I-X-T-E-E-N! '16 O-wa-wi-ween! A-zee-zi-zeen! Conneaut! Conneaut! ’17 Ein zippate Zwei zippate Hah! Rah! Hurrah! ! Zehn-Acht! '18 O we-wi-wew! New-New-New! '19 W—H—O W-H--0 W—H—O Sh—sh—sh—sh B-O-O-M-M Conneaut! 10here ? If dame rumor is correct, and we believe she is, the congratulations of the student body are hereby tendered the “to Be’s.” HE may go to High School elsewhere, and college too, but where will HE find girls who compare with those in Conneaut!!! Vo C. Jf. s. O Conneaut, fair Conneaut, We’re proud to be of thine, Within thy walls we love to meet, And here our comrads all to greet, As from our hearts with glad acclaim, We sing thy praises and thy fame. O Conneaut, fair Conneaut, We love thy blue and white, The emblem of our pledge to truth, And love of purity, forsooth, While voices loyal join to cheer, O Conneaut, fair Conneaut.------F. A. J. 10 C. H. S. vs. FACULTY Varsity 32 Position Faculty 29 Benson-Hubbard............left forward...............Schaeffler Jacobs-Barber-McKee.......right forward................... Hyre Loomis-Irvin............... center................. Williamson Bennett-Eades_____________left guard .................. Leet Canieron-Zack-McKee.......right guard......................Main Field baskets—Schaeffler 7, Hyre 5, Williamson 2, Loomis 6, Jacobs 3, McKee 3, Barber, Benson, Hubbard. Fouls—Schaeffler 4 missed, Hyre 1 missed, Williamson 1 out of 2, Benson 2 out of 3. Referee—Davis. Timekeeper—Evans. The first game of the basketball season was played December 17 between the Hi School team and the Faculty team. The boys showen the stiff training through which Coach Schaeffler has been putting them in a very gratifying manner. The new basketball suits were worn for the first time, and the team made a better showing than ever before. C. H. S. vs. CONNEAUTVILLE Conneaut 5(5 Position Conneautville 20 Hubbard-Sheldon________left forward............... Frazier Jacobs ............. right forward................ Chaney Loomis...................... center...................Leet Benson-Eades............ left guard..................Beebe Bennett-Zack............right guard.........Dean-Schumaker 11 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street Score first half—Conneaut 28, Conneautville 13. Field goals— Loomis 8, Hubbard 6, Jacobs 6, Benson 4, Bennett 1, Fades 1, Chaney 4, Frazier 3. Fouls—Loomis 3, missed 3, Benson 1, missed 4, Chaney (5, missed 8, Frazier missed 1. Time of halves—20 min. Referee— Durkee. Although the new rules were a handicap to the Conneaut boys they easily defeated the Conneautville Hi team on New Year’s Eve. Loomis starred in all around playing, holding his man scoreless and getting 8 baskets himself. Jacobs and Hubbard, who is a new but very promising forward, also played a good game. Chaney, for the visitors, played the best game. BASKET BALL TEAM Jacobs Coach, Schaeffler Eades Benson Bennett Loomis Sheldon Hubbard 12 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street C. H. S. vs. ASHTABULA Conneaut 21 Position Ashtabula 17 Hubbard-McKee___________left forward-------------------- Ford Jacobs _________________ right forward-------------- — Sweet Loomis _______________________center-----------------------J. Stewart Benson _______________ left guard______________W. Stewart Bennett__________________right forward---------------- Morris Score first half—Ashtabula 11, Conneaut 10. Field baskets— Loomis 1 out of fi, Benson 1 out of 2, Sweet 1 out of (i. Referee— Mullen of Jefferson. Timers—Hogan of Ashtabula and Schaeffer of Conneaut. Time of halves—20 min. Attendance—3; 0. The old time rivalry between Conneaut and Ashtabula was never shown in a more spirited and dauntless manner than when the two teams met on the basketball floor January 7. It was a hard fought game from start to finish, both teams determined to win. Bennett played the best game, while Loomis, Benson and Jacobs followed him closely in good, cool-headed, all-around basketball. C. II. S. vs. HARBOR Conneaut 10 Position Harbor 34 Jacobs.............. right forward .................... Neilson Hubbard_________________left forward __________________ Devcney Loomis ____________________center_______________________Hoskins Bennett _________________left guard............- Powers-Miller Cameron-McKee __________ right guard________Driscoll-Wallender Score first half—Harbor 20, Conneaut 0. Field baskets—Neilson ; , Devcney 5, Hoskins 2, Powers 1, Jacobs 1, Hubbard 1. Fouls— Devcney 3, Loomis 5. Fouls missed—Devcney S. Loomis 7, Driscoll 1. Time of halves—20 min. Referee—Martin. Both Conncauts’ teams were defeated on January 14 by Harbor. The Harbor first team showed, before the game was well started, that they would easily overpower their opponents, and although the Conneaut boys put up a stiff fight for every point, the game ended with Harbor twenty-four points in the lead. Conneaut 35 McKee___________ Jacobs ________ Loomis......... Bennett________ Fades__________ C. II. S. vs. NORTH GIRARD Position North Girard 34 left forward_____________________Gregor right forward................Skivington __center________________________ Leslie . left guard .................... Pipes right guard_______________________Rurkc Although defeated by Harbor the Conneaut boys, by no means discouraged, journeyed to North Girard on January 21st to win a 13 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street most exciting game, 35—34. The teams were evenly matched. At the end of the time the game was 32 all. In the extra period each team caged one field basket, leaving the score a tie. A double foul was called, Girard missed, Conneaut scored. C. H. S. vs. PAINESVILLE Conneaut 2(5 • Position Painesville 21 Jacobs ................ right forward.............. Taylor McKee-Hubbard............left forward..............Greenfield Loomis.................... center — Nye Eades .................. left guard.....................Root Bennett ________________ right guard________________ Booth Score first half—Conneaut 7, Painesville 13. End of regular time—Conneaut 21, Painesville 21. End of five minutes overtime— Conneaut 2(5, Painesville 21. Field baskets—Loomis (5, Jacobs 3, Hubbard 2, Eades 1, Greenfield 4, Nye 3, Taylor 2, Boot 1. Fouls— Loomis 2, Taylor 5. Referee—Smith. Periods—20 min. Conneaut and Painesville H. S. basketball teams battled each other to a standstill on the night of January 28th. At the end of the game the score stood 21 all. Five additional minutes of play ended with the score unchanged. Three minutes more were given and Hubbard went in as forward for Conneaut. His fresh strength saved the day. lie caged two baskets and Loomis one foul. Conneaut 20 Jacobs-Eades____ Hubbard......... Loomis_________ Bennett ......u_ Benson _________ C. H. S. vs. GENEVA Position .....forward....... _____forward ______ ..... center ______ _____ guard _______ ______ guard _____ Geneva 24 ....... Miller _________ Nash ____Schaelller ...... Starkey ...... Holden Field goals—Miller 4, Nash 3, Schaelller 1, Jacobs 2, Hubbard 2, Loomis 3, Benson 2. Fouls—Miller 6, Loomis 2. Referee—Hartman. On February 4 C. H. S. received a defeat at the hands of the Geneva Hi team that was all unlooked for. The strangeness of the floor was a great handicap to Conneaut boys. But the game was a fair and fast one and was won on basketball skill alone. 14 Pupils having an average of 90% or above one or two quarters. la. Quarter 2nd. Quarter Alstadt, Marion 94 ... ...91 .... . 3.. Baldwin, Westana ..90 .... . 2.. Bennett, Martin 90 ... ..,92 .... . .4.. Benson, Edna .... 91 ... . 1 Blickensderfer, Catherine . ... .90 ... ...94 .... . .1.. Broomfield, Caroline .... 95 ... ...95 .... . 1.. Campbell, Ruth 92 ... ...95 ... ..1.. Dickey, Granville ...91 .... ..1.. Diefenderfer, Marguerite .. 91 ... ...91 .... . .4.. Dnsenhiiry, Marion ... 90 ... ...91 .... . .3.. Galinsky, Harry 94 .. ...94 .... ..1.. Gebhardt, Albert ...90 .... . .2.. Gray, llla-Belle 92 ... ...94 .... . 2.. . . ..90 ... . .4. . Johnson, Freundin 96 ... ... 95 .... . 3.. Kelley, Ruth ... ,90 ... ...90 .... ..2.. Kent, Clifford .... 91 ... . 2.. 91 ... . .2.. Loomis, Kline ...90 ... ..3.. MacDonald, Edna ...93 .... . 2.. Manville, Thelma 93 ... ...90 ... . 4.. Masters, Albert 90 . . ...91 ... . .1.. Myllymaki, John ... 90 ... ... 90 .... 3.. ...91 .... . .2.. Painter, Lois 96 ... ...93 .... . 1.. Pinches, Harold 93 ... ....92 .... ..2.. Proudfit, Mable 91 ... ... 90 .... . 4.. Rankin, Calvin ... .95 ... ... 95 .... ..2.. Reid, Douglas 94 ... . . 94 .... . .1.. 'Rhnndeq daman 92 ... ....90 .... . .1.. Saville, George 93 ... ....94 .... ..3.. Stanley, Myra.'. 96 ... ...95 .... 97 ... ...97 .... Watson, George ....91 .., ....90 .... .1.. Whitney, William 914-5. . • .. 924-5 ... ..4.. Wilcox, Alvira ....90 .... . .1.. 15 Social After attending the basketball game between the girls of Jefferson and C. H. S. girls on Friday evening, January 22d, a jolly bunch of Juniors and dignified Seniors “piled” on a hayrack and set out for the old spring floor at Farnham. After plodding through the mud they finally reached their destination at about 10 o’clock. The girls prepared a delicious supper, and after the “eats” were devoured the fun was started in earnest. The Virginia Reel was the main feature of the evening. As there was no orchestra, music was furnished by several hoys of great musical (?) talent. When Saturday morning began to dawn the happy hunch started on their homeward way, declaring the party had been the best ever. W$t Uetmte The second tryout for the big debate between Conneaut, Geneva and Painesvillc High Schools was held Friday afternoon, February 4th, in the upper class societies. The subject for debate was: “Resolved that the city manager form of government is the best proposed plan for American cities.” The two hoys’ societies. Smith and Varsity, exchanged their negative teams, and the girls’ societies, the Au Fait and Der Zeitgeist, also exchanged negative teams. In the girls’ societies both negatives won. The individuals chosen for the next debate, from Der Zeitgeist were Anna Cool and Ruth Cook, affirmative, Doris Griffey and Ada Eighmy, negative; from the Au Fait Thelma Manville, negative, and Edna MacDonald, affirmative. Both affirmative teams won in the hoys’ societies. Those chosen for the next debate, from the Varsity, Harold Pirtches and George Saville, affirmative, and William Whitney, negative; from the Smith, Edmund Baker, Robert Hammerstrand, affirmative, and Ralph (Tom- hie, negative. Miss Marie Brown and Miss Feet were judges in the Au Fait society, Miss Barlowe and Mr. Welsh in Der Zeitgeist, Mr. Feet and Mr. Williamson in the Smith and Mr. Main and Mr. Henry in the Varsity. 16 Love Burnside—Now gather round me, girls (and hear the jokes). Teacher—“What is a concrete number?’ Pupil—-“One you can’t see through.” Miss Alten (study hall Jan. 3)—“Do you hoys think this is a right way to begin the New Year?” Louie Bubenstein—“Mine hasn’t begun yet.” Mabel Proud tit (speaking of her friend)—“Yes, he sure is some pebble.” (Stone.) Dick Lcet—“I wonder if they hired Mr. Main for a policeman, he’s always looking me up.” One pupil—“The writing classes seem to be improving.” The other—“Yes, all due to C. A. and his Hyre (higher) ambition!” SAYINGS Miss Busby—“Don’t get the holes on the floor.” Mr. Welsh, meaning Ruth Baker—“Mr. Baker. Mr. Hyre—“All right.” B. Love Burnside—“Oh! Suffah! Suffah!” Miss Alten—“You don’t think I am as green as I am, do you?” 17 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street HIGH SCHOOL POPULAR SONGS Mr. Welsh—I was growing very fond of Molly (?) when along came Ruth. Ray Love—You Need Sympathy. Mr. Hyre—Oh, Promise Me. Mildred Zeller—Wrap Me Up in a Bundle. Jerry Benson—Giddap Charlie. Mr. Leet—I Want to be Again, Down on the Michigan. Mr. Henry (Ruth, chewing the seventh point)—“Ruth, what are you chewing, chalk or mica axle grease?” WHAT WOULD HAPPEN If Miss Morrison would attempt to wear Miss Leet’s clothes? Mr. Welsh would let Mr. Tom borrow his? Mr. Henry did not get his morning exercise by adjusting the shades? If Bernard forgot to send his note? If at least twenty girls would come out for basketball practice? If the girls of the high school saw how hard it was for Mr. Tom to try to run a Glee Club with half of the members in attendance? If Myrtle Drew forgot to fix up her hair on “electrics”? If Mr. Welsh’s ankles were strong? If Mr. Hyre forgot “It”? If Miss Busby saw green for blue? If R. L. Burnside forgot to take Renah across the street to school? Mable Wheeler (in debate)—“My honorable exponents. NOTICE All the world’s records are broken. Ernie was a half hour early on the first day of school in the New Year. Ruth C. (In English)—“The next plague was the plague of boils---■' Russell C.—“We’ve got ’em yet.” Miss Busby—“Vern, every time you turn over you leave a crease in the paper.” Mr. Leet—“Tell all you know about it. It won’t take long.” 18 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street In the Study-Hall I sit, And my thoughts away off flit, And I try to study though it can’t be did. Happy thoughts they fill my dome And I wish 1 were at home. Then I travel off to drawing 9B1. All pupils wishing to use the pass key to the hoys’ locker will please go to Miss Allen with a bible and an innocent appearance. HUMOROUS In Latin 1 Exam—“When a consonant is followed by a vowel the consonant generally follows the vowel.” Heard in Cicero Class—“Why does it speak of Cicero as ‘A man known only through his own efforts?’ ” “Because he had no ancestors.” Mr. Welsh in Commercial Law—“Suppose an ‘infant’ bought a Ford and was riding along the street at forty-five miles per hour-” A voice—“Impossible.” Mr. Welsh in Commercial Law—“Take married women and drunkenness for tomorrow.” Mr. Hyre in Writing Class—“Have I your ticket?” “Well, you have mine.” Wanted to know—What became of Welsh’s lemon? Mr. Henry (Carleton Davis was chewing gum in Physics Class)— “Carleton, you put that gum in the waste paper basket. I can’t bear to see anyone have anything I haven’t got.” Mildred Couch (in German)—“The weather often weeps with one eye, and cries with the other.” English: Hugh C.—“Each one ruled for five days each.” 19 C. J. FREW, FLORIST, Broad Street Johnny—“I just can’t learn to spell.” M( ther—“Why, sonny?” Johnny—“Because the teacher changes the words every day.” “Oh Joseph, these (lowers are so fresh, so exquisite, so beautiful why I believe there is still a little dew on them.” “Never mind, Ruth, I’ll pay it when the checks come out.” Oh! when will our good Faculty, Take up some brighter hue? Just when will dear Miss Busby Cease the wearing of the blue? And when will Mr. Main Stop blushing at the ground? Now, when will Mr. Shaefller Cease to smile and dash around? Oh, when will small Miss Barlow Start in and grow a hit? And when will stately Mr. Welsh Come out of his bashful lit? Oh, when!! ®f)e Senior $lap The Senior cast has been diligent in rehearsing for the last three weeks. The play promises to he the best ever produced, and we hope to fill the auditorium to its capacity. Marguerite Diefen-derfer and Robert Richardson at the head of a large family, manage affairs to perfection. Duane Loomis, with his quick wit and ready tongue, keeps the rest laughing from the beginning to the end and leaves an impression forever after. The charming young ward, Cissy, whose part is taken by Marion Rogers, is very knowing and certainly deserves the love of Jones. Mabel Proudfit, who takes the part of the old maid still waiting for a lover, acts to perfection. Ray Burnside, who is in love with Alvina, also gets into many scraps, hut in the end all turns out happily. Doris Griffey and Richard Wyman are natural in portraying the part of the most devoted of lovers. The part of Minerva, a refined bachelor girl, is taken by the well-known actress, Katherine Benson. Helen Bauss, as you may guess, is a scream in the part of the Swedish servant girl. Bill Whitney, who is the “Big Injun,” frightens all the members of the Goodly Family, and is rescued by Gordon. Martin Bennett, the “Cop,” will produce much laughter, and you must remember that he has a wife and family. The play will he given about the 10th of March, and we hope that all will support us in our attempt to make it a success. —Advertisement ? Rensselaer Established 1824 Troy, N. Y. Polytechnic Engineering and Science Institute Courses in Civil Engineering' (C. E.), Mechanical Engineering (M. E.), Electrical Engineering (E. E.), Chemical Engineering (Ch. E.). and General Science (B. S.). Also Graduate and Special Courses. Unsurpassed new Chemical. Physical, Electrical, Mechanical and Materials Testing Laboratories. For catalogue and illustrated pamphlets showing work of graduates and students and views of buildings and campus, apply to JOHN W. NUGENT, Registrar. 21 exchanges Here’s to our Exchanges that help and inspire us to better efforts. May their number increase. 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