Covington High School - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Covington, KY)

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Ham thopefullyl-You might give him some of dad's bad whisky. Noah-Your Honor, I object. It was only a sample bottle of Peruna. Sataaz-Cut it out, Noah. That joke's been retired and has been living on a pension for ten years. Next! Socrates Ctrembling, with one eye on Xanthippej-Your Honor, I suggest that you make this man live with-with Xanthippe for four months. BIackst01zcfI object, Your Honorg first, on the ground that the enormity of the punishment is altogether out of proportion to the crimeg and, secondly, because this victim remains in our power only one minute longer. So, Your Honor, I suggest that the punishment be this: That Mr. Clarence take all the male members of this honorable company to the nearest cafe, and treat the crowd. Satmz-Good ideal How does this plan strike the court? All the A1011 and Xantlzifvpe-Fine! Satan-All right, then. Court's dismissed. Forward, march! To the fount of the flowing amber, Clarence. lThey all crowd around Clarence. just as they are about to set out, the power of the tetra, etc.. is exhausted, and the shade of Clarence vanishes into his body. The shock of the collision is sufficient to awaken Clarencem Clzwcncc Know soberl-And what do you think of that? XVeally. the most wonderful dream I've evah had, don't you know. Me for Cumminsville and mother, to-morrow. lExit.l lCurtain.1 Am: S. BEHRMAN, '1o. 'S-dl E' as W .N .'i' ggi. .li 7 Ealilaiilirs r ff .vcr X .Lyla 0.54-L-I C481

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lPortia takes a piece of the April-fool candy, after eating which she suddenly remembers that she has an engage- ment with Bassanio at the fountain. Exit.j Satan-Well, I see that I'll have to do the judging act myselfg but, say, we have failed to take one thing into consideration: How are we, shades, going to talk to a human being? Sug- gestions? Sherlock Holmes-Your Majesty, I have here, as you see, a little vial. This is filled with the latest product of my chemical research. Injected into the human arm, it will cause the soul to separate from the body for ten minutes. Sir lVa1te1' fasiclej-Well, I'll be Habbergasted. Holnzcs-The name of this chemical is Tetrahydroxide of Man- genpotass- Satan-You can give us the rest on the easy-payment plan, Sherlock. Get busy and put some of your vaseline in that fellow's arm. lSherlock goes to the sleeping Clarence, and injects some 'of the tetra, etc., in his arm. The shade of Clarence issues forthwith, when it is captured and brought before Satan.j Shade of Clarence frubbing its eye socketsl--W'h-wl1at's the- Satan-Don't waste your breath, young man, till you're spoken to. You have been brought before this court on the charge of- fTo courtj-Gee whiz! VVhat'll we charge him with? Gobbo Csotto vocej-Electricity. Holmvs.-Drunkenness.- Satan-Thanks. CTO Clarencej-On a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Guilty or not guilty? Clarmz-ce-XVell, I couldn't weally say: don't you- Satafz-Then don't try to. Do you drink? C1m'e1zice-W'eally- Satan-Do you smoke? C1arc'1zc0-NVeally. your- Satan-VVell, you'll be on fire after you've visited me for a while. CTO courtl-After due consideration, we find this man guilty. Are you satisfied with the verdict? All-Perfectly. Satan-All right, then. Next, suggestions are in order for his penalty. C Silencej Speak louder, please. I Continued silence.l O, speak up, somebody! Say something, Ham!

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SOFT STILLNESS AND THE NIGHT. About tive o'clock one summer afternoon a gay crowd of girls and boys were assembled at Dennis's boathouse. janet Dennis had invited her friends to a moonlight picnic on the lake, and the evening of the longed-for treat had come. Qnly one more week remained before the opening of college, and they were trying to crowd all the fun possible into seven short days. This was the crowning event of the summer, and they were prepared to enjoy it to the full. VVith Mr. and Mrs. Dennis the party numbered just ten, and there was plenty of room for all on the Dennis's big launch. The whistle blew, and all hurried to get on board. A thrill of happy anticipation went through all as the launch left the boat- house, because the best part of the whole plan was that no one knew just where the picnic was to be held. They had all guessed every place tha could think of, but Janet had only smiled wisely and said, VVait and see. Now they would soon see. The launch steamed up a lake of red and gold, for the sun was just setting, and the colors reliected on the rippling water were gor- geous. It would be hard to find a happier crowd than thisg Mr. and Mrs. Dennis only added to the fun, for they were still boy and girl in feeling, and entered heartily into all the pleasures of their daughter and her friends. They were all laughing and gaily surmising where they were going, when Janet quietly said to her father, K'Up this way, and the launch was soon headed into a quiet arm of the lake. VVhen they saw which way they were going, Fay, janetis best friend, turned to her and said: There, Janet, I told you so. I knew you couldn't resist coming to our - Hush,H said Janet. VVait and see. You will be 3 sur- prised as the rest. They went on for some time, then janet said, Here, father, Her father stopped the boat, while the others looked f 495