Covington High School - Puffs and Patches Yearbook (Covington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1926 volume:

LIBRARY OF THE N IVERSITY OF VIRGI N IA To those whe examine this annual, Puffs and Patches” I wish to call his attention to the following features among ' the many other features of the hook, Ho, I The Theme; (a) Arabian Tights, (h) Originality. (c) Conformity of Material, captions, art work. (d) The color,of hack, the print. To, II The art work done hy students carrying out the theme; To. Ill The general make-up; (a) The Arabian Color. (h) Tie frontispiece, (c} The foreword. (d) The mounting of the Scene. (e) The division pages consisting of the art work ra Tier than merely hoi igh t ma t e r i a, 1, (f) The border of the pages. (g) rr1 he pictures and their titles. (h) The litrary work, especially the story, TOT SO PAT) the Senior, and the SCTOLIT TOT TFT TOITTC- SFISIC ' . To. IV The Foreword and the End. fe, v The amount and arrangement of the ads ' with jokes interspersed to add value to the ads. To, VI The •financial success of the Annual which has already cleared $25.00 and has about ' 50.00 worth of ads still to be collected. EX LIBRIS VutVisKecl y ke studevds ofMie. emuGTm men seuooL, COVINGTON, VA. GIFT r£D 7 ’30 71 BIT of the mystery, the thrilling adventure, and — yes — even the magic of that time honored romance ARABIAN NlQtiTS is found in this volume of PUFFS AMD PATCHES. After all, a year spent in C. ti. S. is as filled with adventure as any voyage of Sinbad, the Sailor. If you have any doubts on the subject, turn the following pages and see for yourself Puffs of magic romance and Patches of wicked humor of which even Sheherazade herself might be proud. w ( OFVIRGIN 4 Virginians I DEDICATION—Greetings to the Sultan. II FACULTY—Caliph and His Council. III CLASSES—Those Who Carry the Lamps. IV ATHLETICS—In the Hands of the Genie. V ACTIVITIES—Through the Eyes of the Seer. VI HUMOR—Jests of the Court VII ADVERTISEMENTS—Wells of Wealth. School is like a crimson rose A course of knowledge, smiles and bliss Yet, he alone, its fragrance knows, To whom she yields success. For one it was a cell of death, Whence leaped invisible as breath, The dagger word that he did dread, The word is not forgotten yet—failure. —Lyndell Carpenter, ’28. Dedication Health, happiness, and honor, to the powerful and happy Sultan, James Qarret Jeter who has reigned for thirtipfour years and whose crown glitters with a hundred thousand gems of gratitude and whose treasury of good will is increased by new riches each day, from that part of his subjects known as the Class of ’ 26 . May this uolume of Puffs and Patches express in some slight degree their appreciation of his sympathetic understanding, kindly interest, and unfailing friendship. James G. Jeter The Grand Viziers of 1926 Puffs and Patches MOTTO Give us your best—and we’ll do the rest. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Vella Hayse, ’26 ASSOCIATE EDITORS Ernest McCaleb, ' 27 Doris Robertson, 28 Mary Helen Wolfe, ’27 Elizabeth Bailey, ’29 Bernice Byrd, ’28 Virginia Schmader, ’29 ART EDITORS Charles Smith, ’26 Katheryn Miller, ’27 Forest Kincaid, ’29 Carolyn Ham, 29 TYPIST PHOTOGRAPH EDITOR Reva Carter, ’26 Gordon Bell, ’26 BUSINESS MANAGER Clyde La Rue, ’26 ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS Fritz Ritsch, ’26 Eleanor Gleason, ’27 Dorothy Parker, ’28 Marie Albert, ' 28 Veva Kidd, ’28 Ellis Hughes, ’29 Ballads of the Court OUR CLASS OF ’26 (Tune—“Freshie”) Why do they want to be Seniors? Why bless your heart, we’re so smart We’re all broke out with wisdom. Why do they all love the Seniors? We’re so dear there’s nothing near That with us can compare. They love us, they praise us, No matter what they do it doesn’t phase us, So that’s why they want to be Seniors, For we’re the best in C. H. S. The Class of ' 26. Why do they all praise the Seniors? ’Cause we’re so good, we could fly, The wings are all we lack; Our heads are all filled with the knowledge, Of what is what, who is who And how things came to be, We’re the class that heads all, No matter what it is, just so it’s right, So that’s why they all praise the Seniors, For we’re the best in C. H. S. The Class of ’26. WE’RE WITH YOU, C. H. S. (Tune—“Laff It Off”) We are here to play the game, C. H. S. We are looking for some fame, C. H. S. When the football games begin C. H. S. is sure to win, All you can do is whistle, “Till we meet again.” If you like to hear us root, C. H. S. We are with you to a man, C. H. S. When our men go out to play, With the game we’ll walk away, C. H. S., we’re with you, C. H. S. CHEER FOR COVINGTON (Tune—“Ain’t You Coming Out Tonight”) Covington is a nice little school, Nice little school, nice little school, W here everybody keeps the rule, Everybody does just right. CHORUS Cheer for, cheer for Covington, Covington, Covington, Cheer for, cheer for Covington, The best school in the state. We’ve got boys that play football, Play football, play football, Caddy, and Morris, and that ain’t all, Come and see for yourself. CHORUS We’ve got girls to root for us, Root for us, root for us, And these girls sure make a fuss When we go out to play. CHORUS The C omman der of the Faithful and His Vi lziers Prof. James G. Jeter, Superintendent Covington, Virginia Mr. J. M. Bennett Rich Patch, Virginia Mr. Charles S. Shepherd Covington, Virginia Mr. Thomas G. Massie, Clerk Covington, Virginia Mr. Allen Persinger Blue Spring Run, Virginia Mr. Ben Griffith Barber, Virginia The Caliph and His Council THE FACULTY MR. R. J. COSTEN, A. B., M. A. PRINCIPAL University of Virginia MR. WALTER R. CURFMAN, A. B. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL St. Johns College MISS ELVIRA H. JONES ENGLISH AND HISTORY State Teachers College, Farmville Columbia University MISS KATHRYN TALLEY FRENCH AND ENGLISH Centenary College Conservatory University of Virginia MISS JESSIE MURRAY HAMMERLY DOMESTIC SCIENCE State Teachers College, Fredericksburg Columbia University MISS CATHERINE C. CLYNES BUSINESS State Teachers College, Fredericksburg MISS MARGARET ALLEN, A. B. CHEMISTRY AND MATH. Phi Beta-Kappa Randolph-Maeon Woman’s College MISS MARY TAYLOR DU PUY, A. B. ENGLISH AND CIVICS Randolpli-Macon Woman’s College MISS REBECCA SAUNDERS LATIN Agnes Scott College MR. JAMES T. CULBERTSON, B. S. SCIENCE AND MATH. William and Mary College By This Doggerel Ye Shall Know Them The teacher that can sew and cook Towards whom all men should surely look.—Miss Hammerly. For pep and fun and big black eyes, To look at her the time just flies.—Miss Allen. For one so handsome and dignified His character, by his looks, is signified.—Mr. Culbertson. For something quaint and so demure Yes! she is sweet and good, I ' m sure.—Miss Talley. The teacher that has given her best Towards the success of C. H. S.—Miss Jones. For her smile you’d walk a mile— It satisfies.-—Miss DuPuy. The teacher who would rather hike, For the “Pony” she has no like.—Miss Saunders. The one who favors an “Underwood” And speed is easily understood.—Miss Clvnes. A healthy man, to the eye robust, And one who will never gather rust.—Mr. Costen. The man who makes us keep the rule, With him we dare not play or foot.—Mr. Curfman Those Who Carry the Lamps The Forty Th leves Lucent vidcrc, volimtatem vinccre COLORS Pink and White FLOWER Laurel OFFICERS Charles Smith . Edith Lowman. Vella Hayse . Melvin Humphries. Miss Elvira H. Jones. . President . Vice-President . Secretary . T re usurer Home Room Teacher Senior Student Council OFFICERS Joe Gilmore. President Martin Siiiplett . Secretary MEMBERS Clyde LaRue Melvin Humphries Mary Fridley Charles Smith Miss Jones Ex-Officio Faculty Adviser ' THE IWTy THIEVES ' W CHARLES SMITH alias: JIMMIE CHS Past record: President Class ’23-’24-’25-’26, Orches¬ tra Manager ’25-’26, Editor¬ ial Board Cohisco ’25, Vice- President Athletic Associa¬ tion ’25, Art Editor of Puffs and Patches ’24-’25- ’26, Manager Football ’25, Sidney Lanier Literary So¬ ciety ’24-’25-’26. CHS Accused of : Star gazing. Identified by: Irresistible attraction for opposite sex. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: A month’s visit to Ellen’s Isle. It shall he as you please. MARGARET CARSON alias : “irishman” Past Record : Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’25-’26, Athletic Association ’26. Accused of: Not study¬ ing. Identified by: Lack of knowledge. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: A week’s va¬ cation. GORDON BELL alias : “bell” Past Record: Athletic Association, Tennis Team ’25, Vice-President Sidney Lanier Literary Society ’25- ’26, Photographic Editor of Puffs and Patchf.s ’26. Accused of: Trying to imitate Henry Lord. Identified by: Love of radio and girls. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Indefinite sol¬ itary confinement. As he sat thus, he began to meditate.” REVA CARTER slias : “bugs” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’23, ’24, ’25, ’26; Athletic Association ’25-’26. Accused of: Wanting to go to West Virginia. Identified by: Golden si¬ lence. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Cannot visit West Virginia this summer. “Be content with looking at and conversing with me.” I know what I am saying: LOUISE CATLETT ALIAS : “LOUISVILLE LOU” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier ’24-’25-’26, Business “Co- hisco” ’25-’26, Athletic As¬ sociation ' 23-’26, Treasurer Jr. A. ’24-’25, Basketball ’23- ’24-’2S-’26. Accused of : Great desire to move to West Virginia. Identified by: Interest in baseball pitchers. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Instructor in Beckley High School for next three years. “I shall not be outdone if you do not do me the favor to listen to me.” FRANK CADDY alias : “skeeter” Past record: Football ’23- ’24-’25, Baseball ’24-’25-’26, Tennis Team ’24-’25, Bask¬ etball ’26, Orchestra ’23-’24- ’25, Bell Hop ’26. Accused of : Being a mis¬ chief maker. Identified by: His “thweet thmile.” Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Ten years as a bell hop so that he may answer as many bells as he has rung. “When do you mean to have done, impertinent chat¬ terer?” LOUISE COLEMAN alias: LOUISE Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’25-’26, Athletic Association ’25-’26, Business Class ’25-’26. Accused of: Being a vamp. Identified by: Talkative¬ ness. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: To convince all people that she is right; all of the time in all mat¬ ters. ‘‘Order her to come here and zve will begin hearing what she has to say and try to find her an answer.” OPAL CRAFT alias : “queenie” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’25-’26, Athletic Association ’26. Accused of: Flirting. Identified by : Her laugh. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : Cannot ride by bus driver any more. “Oh! how happy do I think you when I consider the ease yon enjoy and the little la¬ bor that is required of you.” OSCAR DICKSON ALIAS : “oscar” Past record : Football ’23- 24-’25, Baseball ’23-’24-’25, Circulation Manager of Co- hisco ’25, Business Manager of Cohisco ’26, Athletic As¬ sociation ’23-’24-’25-’26. Accused of: Being too quiet. Identified by: A tooth pick and way he wears his hair. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: To stop talking and wear rubber soled shoes. “I am certain that when he had died, he had not abandoned his design.” EDITH CRAFT alias : “edie” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’25-’26, Athletic Association ’26. Accused of: Having a “big time.” Identified by: “What you say.” Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: No more “big times” till school is finished. “I have not the least reason to complain of your conduct.” HAZEL DAWSON alias : “hazel” Past record : Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’26. Accused of : Being a man- hater. Identified by: Readiness to help. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : She shall have to live with a man for the rest of her life. “I have now a business of more importance for you.” JOE GILMORE alias : “doc yates” Past record : Baseball ’23- ’24-’25-’26, Class Treasurer ’25, Wilsonian Literary So¬ ciety ’24, ’25, President Wil¬ sonian Literary Society ’26, Class Usher ’26, President Senior Council ' 26. Accused of : Being hope¬ lessly in love. Identified by: “Pretty blue eyes.” Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : Four years at a military college where a uniform and brass buttons will enable him to break all past records as a heart smasher. “The people who listened to him only laughed at zvhat he said.” Mt MARY FRIDLEY alias : “nannie” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’24-’25,- ’26, Girls’ Basketball Team ’26, Senior Council ’26, Ath¬ letic Association ' 26. Accused of: Not being- satisfied in Covington. Identified by: Long hair and sweet disposition. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : To write poet¬ ry for seniors. “You shall always find me ready to keep my word.” ALIAS : “LOUISE” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’24,’-25- ’26. Accused of: Being too quiet. Identified by: Golden locks. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : Learn to play a calliope so you will be heard from more often. “You may have observed, most sovereign lord a n d master, that speak very little.” alias: “hump” Past record : Football ’24- ’25, Baseball ’25-’26, Senior Student Council ’25-’26, Class Treasurer ’24-’25-’26, Sidney Lanier Literary So¬ ciety ’24-’25, Senior Basket¬ ball Team. Accused of: Being a “shiek.” Identified by: “Deserted Blues.” Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: “To sigh be¬ neath a window where he knows he sighs in vain.” “Be bold and be not sur¬ prised at anything.” alias : “nell” Past record: Wilsonian Literary Society ’24-’25- ' 26, Vice-President ’25-’26, Bask¬ etball ’23-’24-’25, Athletic Association ’23 - ’24 - ’25-’26, Class Lawyer ’26. Accused of: Using big words too often in the wrong place. Identified by : An enlarg¬ ed bluff and an overgrown ego. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: A study of “Webster’s Dictionary.” “IVhatcver I said was merely in jest and thou shouldst not take it serious¬ ly’’ ALICE HANSON CLYDE LARUE VELLA HAYSE alias: “allus” alias : “larue” alias : “frit” Past record: Wilsonian Literary Society ’24-’25-’26, Athletic Association ’23-’24- ’25- ' 26, Editorial Staff Co- hisco ’25, Business Staff Puffs and Patches ’25, Ed- itor-in-Chief Coliisco ’26. Accused of: Stringing. Identified by: Her ball of yarns. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Restricted to one admirer for the rest of her life. “She delights in hurling down those whom she has raised up. Past record: President Sidney Lanier Society ’26, Editorial Staff of Puffs and Patches ’25, Vice-Pres¬ ident Sidney Lanier Liter¬ ary Society ’25-’26, Business Mgr., Puffs and Patches ’26, Athletic Association ’23- ’24-’25-’26, Football ’24, Ed¬ itorial Staff Coliisco ’25-’26, Cheer Leader ’26. Accused of: Holding down corner of Bridge and Riverside Avenue. Identified by: Numerous questions. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : Give up “dates ’ and live on figs. “This young man was handsomely dressed and of good figure. Past record: Business Board Coliisco ’25, Sidney Lanier Literary Society ’23- ’26, Basketball ’23-’26, Edi- tor-in-Chief of Puffs and Patches ’26, Athletic Asso¬ ciation ’23-’26, Booster Club ’23-26, Secretary Treasurer Class ’25, Secretary Class ’26. Accused of: Being an advocate of A. B. A. Identified by : Sweet man¬ ner. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Chauffeur of Studebaker, Big Six, for six months. “I humbly entreat you to consider that I am worn down with the fatigues I have undergone.” ALIAS : “PUNK” Past record: Wilsonian Literary Society ’24-’25-’26, Booster Club ’24-’25. Accused of: Eating “Fleshmans” yeast. Identified by: Maidenly blush. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Solitary con¬ finement until after June 8, 1926. “There is not your equal in the world.” alias: “screw” Past record : Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society, Basket¬ ball ' 23-’24-’25, Athletic As¬ sociation ’24-’25-’26. Accused of : Over work¬ ing. Identified by: Superfluous energy. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence : Six valets to serve him for the rest of his life. Wear roller skates so that he can move faster. “I at first put on a mourn¬ ful countenance.” alias : “eth” Past record : Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’24-25- ’26. Accused of: Visiting Mc¬ Allister’s Store without suf¬ ficient reason. Identified by: Old fash¬ ioned manners. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : Choice of death or a life sentence without the red headed sheik. “She studied much and never forgot anything she read.” Wj 4 ■ KATHERINE IRVINE alias : “kat” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’26, Ath¬ letic Association ’26. Accused of : Being very cute. Identified by: Auburn hair and blue eyes. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : Wait until you are twenty and then marry. “ have many yet in store. CARROLL MORRIS alias : “snookey” Past record : Football ’23- ’-24-’25, Captain ’25, Base¬ ball ’24-’25-’26, Business Class ’25-’26. Accused of : Wearing out the pavement on Prospect Street. Identified by: Willing¬ ness to help others. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence : One month to be served repairing sidewalk on Prospect Street. “Command me in whatever you please, I sivear I am ready to obey. VIRGINIA LAM alias : “sheepy” Past record : Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’24-’25- ’26, Business Class ’25-’26, Athletic Association ’26. Accused of: Hearing from Detroit. Identified by : A red Nash. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Not to be al¬ lowed to correspond for forty-eight hours with any one outside of Covington. “Is there anything that disturbs you? EDITH LOWMAN AT.ias : “weedie” Past record: Captain Girl’s Basketball ’23-’26, President Junior A Class ’25, Vice-President Senior Class ’26, Sidney Lanier Lit¬ erary Society ’23-’24-’25-’26, Athletic Association ’23-’24- ’25-’26, Editor Cohisco ’26. Accused of : Being a man- hater. Identified by: Athletic record. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: Hard labor in auditorium study period. “It was a sort of charm which drew me after you and which I could neither resist nor explain to my¬ self.” BISHOP I’ENTZ alias : “bishop” Accused of: Having a “girl.” Identified by: Clerical cognomen. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence : Drive a Ford for the rest of his life. “I am an honest man and I fear you not. GRACE VIVIAN NUTTY alias : “tillie” Record : Vice - President of Class ’25, Athletic Asso¬ ciation ’26, Sidney Lanier Literary Society ’25-’26. Accused of : Wanting to bob her hair. Identified by: Obliging ways. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: Permission to bob her hair if she wishes to. “Will you be pleased to grant the comfort of giv¬ ing her this testimony of my affection. ETHEL MATHENY alias : “weenie” Past record: Sidney Lan- Literary Society ' 24-’25-’26, Athletic Association ’25-’26. Accused of : Curling her hair. Identified by: Steadfast reliability. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: Her curling iron shall be taken away from her for a month. “It becomes necessary for me to acquit myself with propriety.” ROBERT PENTZ alias : “bob” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’25-’26. Accused of : Talking too much. Identified by: Noisy man¬ ner. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: Six months term as a radio announcer. “There is no hurry neigh¬ bor, zve zvill settle this bus¬ iness another time. CLARA PAYNE ALIAS : “gene” Past record: Wilsonian Literary Society ’23-’24-’25- ’26, Athletic Association ’25- ’26, Cohisco Editorial Staff ’26. Accused of: Reducing. Identified by: Slender figure. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: To drink lem¬ onade and eat sour pickles. “Do zc ’hat you please with her, I only entreat you to spare her life.” CHARLEY MASON PERKINS FREDERICK KITSCH alias : “fritz” BIRDIE PFADT alias : “pep” alias : “chollie” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ‘25-’26. Accused of : Being too shy. Identified by: Curly hair. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: To take a course from the C. H. S. flappers in dancing, light conversation, and means of attracting opposite sex. “I say her face changes color.” Past record: Class Treas¬ urer ’22-’23, Assistant Busi¬ ness Manager Puffs and Patches ’26, Athletic Asso¬ ciation ’23-’24-’25-’26, Sid¬ ney Lanier Literary Society ’23-’24-’25-’26. Accused of : Curling his hair. Identified by: His num¬ erous excuses. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: To collect cash in the most painful manner known to man. “No man is more worthy of compassion than am.” Past record: Wilsonian Literary Society’ 25-’26, Ath¬ letic Association ’26, Assist¬ ant Business Manager Co¬ ll is co ’26. Accused of : Talking like a poll parrot. Identified by : Dainty ap¬ pearance. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence : Steady diet of “crackers.” “A young lady appeared whose beauty dazzled me.” ELLEN SMITH alias : “yeller” Past record : Member of Basketball Team ’22-’23, Athletic Association ’22-’26, Wilsonian Literary Society ’23-’24-’25-’26. Accused of: Liking “Beans.” Identified by : Good looks. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: To serve “Beans” the rest of her life. “I will shoiv you a prodigy of beauty.” MARTIN SHIPLET alias : “martin” Past record : Class His¬ torian ' 26, Senior Student Council ' 26, Sidney Lanier Literary Society ’25-’26, Athletic Association ’26. Accused of: Being a woman-hater and an acro¬ bat. Identified by: Broken heart. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: To help Mr. Ziegfield select his chorus for 1927. “I carefully avoided the society of women.” BLANCHE SNYDER alias : “jack” Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Society ’24-’25-’26, Ath¬ letic Association ’25-’26. Accused of : Talking too much. Identified by : S w e e t smile. Verdict : Not guilty. Sentence: A whole day to answer questions with no one butting in. “You are ivorthy of all the riches you possess since you make so good a use of them and are so generous.” VIRGINIA STULL Vv , ALIAS : GIN Past record: Sidney Lan¬ ier Literary Society ’23-24- ’25-’26, Athletic Association ’23-’24-’25-’26, Basket ball Team ’23, Business Staff Cohisco ’25. Accused of : Being in love with a “Miller.” Identified by: A tardy slip. Verdict: Guilty. Sentence: To spend the rest of her days in grinding toil. “She tried every means to induce me to alter my mind.” lip LOUIS VAUGHAN ALIAS : “lew” Past record : Football ’23- ’24-’25, Baseball ’23-’24-’2S, Athletic Association ' 23-24- ’25-’26, Wilsonian Literary Society ’24-’25-’26. Accused of: Writing a good hand: Identified: Energetic ways. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: Two hours a day, hereafter shall be de¬ voted to writing and the re¬ mainder to reading what has been written. “I recommend him to you” VIRGINIA WILKERSON ALIAS : “gin” Past record: Business Class ’25-’26, Athletic As¬ sociation ’23-’24-’25-’26, Wil¬ sonian Literary Society ’23- ’26. Accused of : Being good. Identified by: Innocent look. Verdict: Not guilty. Sentence: Nursing a black haired boy through a long spell of love sickness. “Besides this she was a per¬ fect beauty.” The Story of Not-So-Bad the Senior N THE reign of the great Ali Ben Costen there lived at Covington a poor eighth-grader called So-Bad. One day he chanced to pass by a large edifice and feeling tired, he rested in its shade. From within he heard a concert of instrumental music accompanied by the harmonious singing of scholars and other birds. This charm¬ ing melody combined with the scent of sweet chocolates made the eighth-grader think that there was within a feast with great re¬ joicings. He asked a person outside who was the author of this rejoicing, and that person looked up with astonishment and said: “How! do you live in Covington and know not that this is C. H. S., the home of Not-So-Bad the Senior, a member of that famous crew which has finally reached port after a long voyage ?” Even before So-Bad could make reply, a student from within came out and told him that the great Senior wished him to come in. After bidding So-Bad to help himself to the chocolates, Not-So-Bad said : “I overheard your questioning of my right to the pleasures I now enjoy, and I am therefore going to relate to you my adventures so that ye may know that I earned them. I do not think you will find them uninteresting. THE FIRST VOYAGE OF NOT-SO-BAD THE SENIOR “My father was a worthy man of high repute. He bequeathed me a berth in the Covington High School. Although being oft warned of the dangers ahead, I resolved to embark on a ship called Freshman, which was due to leave port Sep¬ tember 14th, in the year 1922. “Before we could even embark on our ship, The Freshman, we were forced to endure a vast deal of hardship from her last crew who, although they did not want to sign for another voyage, seemed desirous of preventing any one else from going in their former places. Instead of wishing us a fair and prosperous voyage and encouraging us, they placed many unnecessary and painful impediments in our way and spoke of us contemptuously as ‘Rats.’ “We had been told that we were to meet two huge sea monsters that attack all vessels that chance to sail that way, and it was with a deal of fear and trembling that we awaited our first encounter with the unknown. Now, as the first, which seamen call ‘Algebra,’ was upon us, we could only do our utmost to conquer it. It is said that if this monster is once overcome it will become docile and be of much value to the conqueror. By a superhuman effort, we succeeded in taming this huge mammal only to have another beset us. This was called ‘Latin,’ and it required all our strength to ward off his fierce attacks. Strange to say, this monster was al¬ ready dead, but was still animated by some indomitable spirit which prompted the evil creature to reach out after and absorb many living things. Strong indeed is the seaman who can stand a long struggle with this monster. “After we had overcome these monsters, we were glad of an opportunity to continue our cruise, but we were soon to encounter some severe winds called ‘English’ and ‘History,’ and it required a deal of work to make headway against the gale that they created. To our gratification, they blew us to an island named ‘Literature,’ where many rare gems were found. “We met with only the usual inconvenience of a voyage after this. We had filled our ship with precious oils gathered from the water in the vicinity of our first encounter, and with many rare gems. Now we set our faces homeward. We had to pass some dangerous rocks called Exams in order to enter the harbor, and these rocks were so large and the waves so high that it was most perilous to attempt it. But after a struggle with the current most of us succeeded in passing in safety; however, in the struggle some of my comrades were thrown overboard and lost. We returned home at last after one of the most dangerous voyages we had ever taken.” Not-So-Bad stopped here and ordered the musicians to proceed with their concert. When it was three o’clock, he gave So-Bad an Algebra Book containing many exercises and said, ‘‘ Take this, So-Bad, and come back tomorrow to hear more of my adventures.” The eighth-grader went away astonished at the honor done him and the pres¬ ent made him. The next day So-Bad returned to the bountiful traveler. When all the guests had arrived, Not-So-Bad said, “Be pleased to listen to adventures of my second voyage.” Everyone then held his peace, and Not-So-Bad proceeded. THE SECOND VOYAGE OF NOT-SO-BAD THE SENIOR I soon grew weary of an indolent life, and after about three months I put to sea a second time under the same captain but in a different vessel, the Sophomore. The old ship of my former voyage went to sea with a new crew, and I and my comrades felt it our duty to give them the same scornful treatment that had been accorded to us. “We had hoped never to meet the terrible monsters of our first voyage, but such was not to be our fate. They again beset us even more fiercely this time than before. Instead of fighting blindly, we determined to outwit the monsters. To that effect, we ran before them and they followed us. We led them into a shallow bay, and they being much larger than our ship, were stranded. They were still very dangerous, for in flopping about they very nearly killed several of our crew. “This voyage was one of the most enjoyable I have ever taken, for we had on board, by order of the King, Ali Ben Costen, several orators and ministers who gave us much good advice and entertainment. There was also a band of musicians who by means of their sweet music cheered us for the hardships which we met. We sailed to several strange lands, taking in a cargo of precious things. In some places the inhabitants were friendly to us and invited us to attend their festivals, which we enjoyed very much. “On this trip, the strong winds, English and History, mentioned in the first account, were met with, and they caused much trouble. We had to sail directly against them. No one can appreciate their power unless they have felt their force. In spite of these drawbacks we finally set our faces homeward. Again the dan¬ gerous rocks, Exams, were passed only after a struggle.” Thus ended the relation of the second voyage of Not-So-Bad, who then gave So-Bad a Latin Book and invited him to come the next day and hear the account of the third. THE THIRD VOYAGE OF NOT-SO-BAD THE SENIOR “Now that I had taken two voyages and seen much of the world, I could not remain in ease while my old companions sought further riches and adventure. I also had the fever that makes it impossible to remain quiet while there were other parts of the world to explore. I knew that time was precious and that 1 could not afford to waste anything of such value. “So it was that I boarded the good ship Junior in the year 1923. We put out to sea with a fair wind and favorable prospects. We did not realize the hardships ahead of us, however. “After sailing for several weeks we came upon a strange island. Nearly all of us landed to explore and to secure fresh water, but it was an unlucky moment when we left the ship. We had advanced a few miles inward and as yet had discovered no sign of water or of human beings when we heard a loud rumbling as of thun¬ der. None of us could account for this thun der, as it was a clear day, but we were soon to be enlightened. Suddenly it grew dark, and looking up we saw a sight that froze the blood in our veins. “Towering over us was the most frightful creature it has ever been my lot to see. The figure was perfectly straight, with huge feet the shape of rectangles. Upon this body was an enormous square head with a triangular hat thereon. His great round eyes took in everything, while the mouth curved in a wicked semi¬ circle. To complete the picture, a pair of great ears were at right angles to his head. At the sight of so hideous a genii we fell down and lay as dead men. On awakening, we found that we were in the captivity of the giant, ‘Geometry.’ As the days went by, however, some of us came to understand that he had a few good qualities, and we immediately tried to win his favor. Nevertheless, we were on the lookout for a chance to escape. And it came at last. “This giant was very fond of puzzles, and we bargained with him and he promised to free us after we had solved a certain number. Fortunately we pos¬ sessed those magic tools known as a compass and a ruler, and with them we were able to solve all of this giant’s puzzles. “When we again boarded our ship we set sail with all speed and were not satisfied until we were far at sea. “One day there came up a furious storm and suddenly a great cyclone called Physics came down and nearly wrecked the ship. We were picked up by a huge funnel-shaped current which lifted us as if we were feathers and carried us many miles. Finally its force grew weaker, and one by one we dropped into a French lake over which the storm was passing. Now you must know that the water of this lake is very rough and the waves are noted for making queer sounds. Therefore we knew that it would require all our strength to swim to safety. By great perse- verence we finally swam ashore. The trip back to the ocean was full of dangers, and I hesitate to relate all of them. “Suffice it is to say that we reached ,the ocean at last with thankful hearts. It was discovered that our ship was close at hand in a small bay, and we found it to be badly damaged, but still sailable. Although crippled, we made a slight detour and filled up with merchandise which brought us much wealth. The home port was a welcome sight.” Thus Not So-Bad ended the narrative of his third voyage, gave So-Bad a Geometry Book, and invited him to come a gain the next day to hear of his fourth and last voyage. THE FOURTH VOYAGE OF NQT-SO-BAB THE SENIOR “My companions and I determined to take another voyage before settling- down to a quiet life. So it was that we set out, even though we were warned that we could expect very rough sailing in the year 1925, on the good ship Senior. We had become hardy seamen by now, but this voyage was destined to test our strength severely. “After trading at several countries, we came in sight of a large island which by .its abundant and well cultivated verdure, gave indication that it might be in¬ habited. Finding a good harbor we dropped anchor and went ashore. Not long afterward, a great storm came up, and before our ship could be regained, the anchor gave way and the wind blew her out to sea. “Having no other course, we started to explore the island. We had not gone far before we saw in the distance a huge white dome. Advancing cautiously for fear of any natives that might be living there, we finally reached this dome. To our great astonishment we found it to be an enormous egg with a circumference of about a hundred feet. While we were examining it, the sky grew suddenly dark, and with a great whistling sound a bird of monstrous size flew down upon us. I had heard seamen tell of this great bird called ‘Chemistry,’ but I had believed only a part of what they told me. “Being desperate for a way to escape, we determined to go away with the great bird. To this end we climbed among the large feathers while the ‘Chemistry’ was sitting on her egg. After a time it flew away, not seeming to notice that it bore any extra weight. “A few hours later, the bird alighted and we made all haste to get oft without delay. Immediately it flew away, and we discovered ourselves in a large valley surrounded by high mountains. This was the home of the ‘Chemistry.’ The air stank with an unusual odor. A small stream rippled noisily over its bed of broken glass test tubes and the foliage about us would suddenly send forth spurts of flame in the most terrifying manner. But the thing that surprised us most was the floor of the valley. It was covered with large and brilliant diamonds. They seemed to be useless to us now, however, as it was impossible to get out of the place. “fust as all looked hopeless, one of us glanced up and perceived a figure on the top of the cliff, trying to attract our attention. He let down a rope to which was fastened a huge book and bade us fasten ourselves to its leaves. After picking out some of the best of the gems, we were drawn up one by one. We thanked our res¬ cuer and had hardly started on our way when to our dismay we were attacked by a group of natives of a tribe called ‘Civics.’ A furious fight ensued and the savages were beaten off only by the timely arrival of some Frenchmen. We were glad of their help, and overjoyed when told that our ship had been found and that it was in the harbor with their own. “When we were on board we set sail at once, for we intended to stop at sev¬ eral other ports. I haven’t the time to relate all the adventures that befell us on the remaining part of the voyage: of how we met a pirate ship whose name was ‘Bookkeeping,’ and of our desperate fight in overcoming it; of the encounter with one of the fierce storms, English, which always seemed to follow all of our voyages. “Needless to say we were indeed happy to turn for the last time homeward, but one of the worst gales we had ever been through blew against us all the way back. This gale is called ' The Essay.’ It gave us trouble until we reached the harbor of our home town. “Upon our return, a great festival was given in our honor as a sort of recom¬ pense for the hardships we had endured. This was the most magnificent function it has ever been my fortune to attend. Then we were asked to give a series of lectures upon the knowledge gained through our travels. With rather indifferent attention, however, the people listened to them, and then wished us a better future and bestowed on us testimonials of our hardihood and achievement.” Not-So-Bad here finished the relation of his fourth and last voyage, and then, addressing himself to So-Bad, he said. “Well, friend, did you ever hear of any person who has endured more than I ? Is it not therefore just that I should enjoy a pleasant life ?” So-Bad replied, “Sire, I have had no right to question your enjoyment, and you are worthy of all your wealth.” Not-So-Bad ordered him to be given a Chemistry Book anti told him to make good use of these gifts and he would never regret having met Not-So-Bad the Senior. He then bade him farewell, because Not-So-Bad planned to move away into a larger country called Life,” and he would probably take other voyages into the Sea of Future even more strenuous than those he had related. Recorded by Martin Shiplett, Class Historian ’26. A Charge to Keep In Faith I have a charge to keep in faith With those I now must leave; When Spring flowers bloom I must set forth To tasks I do not know. I have a charge to keep in faith With those I love, yet I must go. I do not go alone unarmed, “A light to see” I have been given By those, who’ve gone the same long way. I must hold up that light to heaven I must send out some feeble ray. “A will to win,” throbs in my heart And fills my soul with eager joy, The fields lie waiting for my hand, I’ll make them yield, though great the toil, For I’ve a charge to keep in faith, And with the right I must take stand. ’Tis easy to rest if the path grows steep, And dream the sweet dreams of idleness Or plunge my soul in blackness deep Of selfish pleasures, and impure thought; While, my true task still lies undone. But I’ve a charge to keep in faith With those I honor, and hold most dear. Though tempted sore I’ll not prove weak, For to my pledged word I ' ll be true I shall not fail our gold and blue. Mary Fridley, ’26. The Wonderful Lamp of Aladdin N 1936, I chanced to be managing an excavation expedition in the Northern part of China. Ve had found many rare treasures, and my men were engaged in unearthing a portion of a very an¬ cient palace, when one of them struck against a piece of metal and brought to light a small, rather mutilated object which, al¬ though it appeared to be of no value, he immediately brought to me, as he had been commanded to do. I perceived at once that it was an old lamp, and as we had collected scores of them and this one was of very little value, I was about to cast it aside when I happened to remember that I had promised to send the President of the University of Chicago, Dr. R. J. Costen, some little memento of this expedition. I resolved to clean it up and mail it to him at once. Accordingly, that night, I supplied myself with plenty of cloths and oil and set to work. I had scarcely made two passes across the lamp with my rag when I was startled by a long, sharp, hissing sound, and as I looked up I saw a tall, slender man of a dark complexion standing before me clothed in a curious looking Oriental costume and a white turban. He bowed very low and then fell upon his knees, and as he saw that I was speechless, he addressed me. “Oh ! Most Worthy One, what is it that you want ?” Me? Want? I didn’t want anything then but to get out of the same room with this creature. “What do you want ?” I managed to ask. “Most Honorable Master, you do not understand”—(I didn’t deny that) — “you have rubbed the lamp which has lain in disuse ever since the death of my old Master Aladdin, and I cannot disappear until you have requested something of me. As soon as I have finished the task I will disappear and never return unless you again rub the lamp twice.” Now, wasn’t that a predicament, though? Here I was in the same room with this mysterious man and not a cop in sight! I was so dumfounded that at first I could think of nothing to ask of this servant. Then I happened to remember that I had kept the lamp for Professor Costen, and that brought memories of our dear old C. H. S. “Tell me about the ‘Class of ’26,’ what has happened to them?” I said “Oh! Most Worshipful Being, what a slight request. Behold! I will lift the cloud from before your eyes and you can see for yourself.” As he said this, he motioned for me to come over to him, and when I reached his side he drew from under his robe a crystal globe and told me to look upon it At first I couldn’t imagine how the “Class of ’26” could be in a globe about the size of a baseball, but upon drawing nearer I saw a person in the ball whom I recognized as Gordon Bell. He was kneeling beside a safe in the very act of opening it. I couldn’t imagine what had come over Gordon to be doing such things, but after taking all the val¬ uables from the safe he locked it and placed them on a table nearby. Then he took from his pocket a piece of chalk and drew a picture of a small bell on the safe. Ah! here was the solution of a question that had been baffling the police for over a year. Some mysterious person had been opening safes all over the country, ap¬ parently not for the money, but for the fun he got out of it, because he never took anything from the safe, and always left a small bell drawn on the safe just to show that he could open it. The crystal then seemed to fill with smoke or a mist, and when this faded away, I saw a scene on the desert. There stood Margaret Carson with all kinds of charts, books, and a large telescope, studying the stars. She was all alone as usual, and her calculations were accurate. This soon disappeared in the mist, and as the cloud again lifted from the crystal, I saw next the inside of the Capitol of Washington. There among the clerks was one of our bright commercial students busily taking notes, and I soon recognized Reva Carter. The cloud quickly obliterated this scene, and it rapidly changed to smoke and even flares of fire leaped up in the crystal as if it would break before our eyes, but finally I saw our old bell-hop, Frank Caddy. He and his “Throbbing Jazz-Makers Orchestra” were playing in Asia or Africa, or in some uncivilized place where they don’t know much about music. Next I saw a happy little home in West Virginia presided over by Louise Catlett, and she was engaged at that minute in dusting some of her husband’s base¬ ball relics of long past days. It was very clear, and I even noted the initials, “C. T.-C. H. S. ’25,” on one of the old bats. I then saw into the office of the New York ll ' orld, and on one of the doors I read, “Question Box Office, Editor—Louise Coleman.” She must have at last found out the answers to all her perplexing questions and was enlightening the people who were now in the same condition that had formerly troubled her. The cloud again came forth in the crystal, but soon floated away and revealed before me a street of some small city. A large man without a hat, and with curly hair, knocked at the door of one of the houses on the street. Soon a young house¬ wife came to the door, but after a futile struggle was compelled to admit the agent, who at once took from a box a bottle on which was written: “How to Keep a Permanent Wave Permanent.” He then started to argue how and why this pro¬ duct would bring forth the required results, and soon left the house, having made a quick sale. As he was coming down the steps I recognized this go-getter as Oscar Dickson. The street was quickly clouded and I next saw a large airplane field. Almost at once I recognized two girls, Opal and Edith Craft, who were handing papers to the pilot of one of the machines. The machines were marked, “Craft Passenger Service,” operating between Staunton, White Sulphur, Hot Springs, etc. They had found a sure way of getting to the desired destination. The cloud again lifted and I saw a crowd of photographers gathering around a person whom I recognized as Hazel Dawson. She had won a prize for writing the best poem on “Love,” and as in her days back at C. H. S., she was still trying to evade the camera. Farther up the street I saw the sign, “No Charge It, Beauty Shoppe,” and through the window I saw the manager, Mary Fridley, who was supporting a husband by operating this shop and making money by bobbing other girls’ locks, even though she scorned “bobs” herself. This slowly disappeared, and a moving picture lot came before my eyes. The picture, “If This Were Only True,” featured three of my classmates. The hero, Melvin Humphries, had finally resisted the charms and allurements of the siren, Charley Mason Perkins, and was seen going back to the heroine, Virginia Wilker- son, who had loved him from the beginning. The next scene was of a small school in the southern part of China. The three missionaries were all busily engaged in their work; Louise Ginn was teach¬ ing shorthand, Ethel Hively expounding facts of the Bible, and Ethel Matheny was out in the yard giving the children calisthenics. Again, I saw another office, and on one of the doors was the sign: “Clyde B. LaRue—Insurance; My Specialty—Insurance for High School Students Against Examination Flunking.” The door opened, and 1 saw Clyde busily writing. His eyes only left the paper once, and then only to look up at a picture of one of the Senior girls of ’25. He smiled happily and then went on writing more rapidly than before. The crystal again clouded, then cleared, and I saw a great gathering of women listening to a lecture given by Virginia Hahn. I had never heard of her being married, and the subject on which she was talking was advertised on a large sign-board immediately behind her. It was: “Man, the Lugubrious Creature.” Next, I saw the editorial column of the Cincinnati Tribune, and at the top of the page I saw the names: “Miss Alice Hanson, Editor; Miss Edith Lowman, Business Manager.” I had hoped for a glimpse of my old comrades, but the globe clouded quickly, and I next saw the Low Moor Iron Company Furnace, again in operation and under the supervision of Crews Lipscomb. In the office I saw Crews talking to Grace Nutty, who was apparently his confidential secretary. While they were talking they were interrupted by the head chemist of the furnace, Katherine Irvine, who, with the aid and enjoyment of her high school chemistry had arisen to this height. The crystal then showed a busy street of a small city. A Willys-Knight came rolling down the street and stopped across from a billiard parlor. The driver of the car was none other than Elizabeth Harrison and as pretty as ever. She blew the horn and a gentleman, apparently her husband, came out of the billiard parlor and handed her his pocketbook before “Punk” started on her shopping tour. The next scene that appeared was a large drug store, and across the front was the sign: “Carrol Morris Co.—First Class Druggists.” I was surprised that “Snooky” had adopted this profession until I happened to recall that he was so easily influenced by a certain member of the “fair sex.” This store had scarcely faded from the crystal before I saw a large, white brick school in Barber, Virginia. Here, Bishop and Robert Pentz were teaching high school subjects so that the students from this locality could have the advan¬ tages of an education without enduring the trials and miseries of going to and from school in an automobile over Virginia roads. The mist soon arose again, thicker and heavier than before, until I realized that it was snow. Here in Montreal, Canada, the “Champion Woman Ice-Skater of America,” Vella Hayse, was giving exhibitions in the latest ice-skating, and she acknowledged her success to be due to the instruction she had received in her high school days. The scene changed once more, and I was facing a large billboard. A man stood off to one side and directed the bill-posters. As he drew closer I saw that it was another of my classmates, Fritz Ritsch. Surely, I wanted to see what the ad¬ vertisement was that Fritz was so carefully directing. Soon across the top of the board I read: “The Second Thurston,” and in a few minutes more read the name of our class magician and acrobat, “Martin Shiplett and His Company in an Entirely New Performance.” And to think that Martin had started only by jug¬ gling three small pieces of chalk! This board disappeared and was replaced by a scene at a race track. The “Annual Women’s Big Automobile Race” was being held at New Orleans, and one of the contestants in the race was Virginia Lam, and she had as her mechanic Virginia Stull. They couldn’t sit still, and when they did hear the report of the gun the engine became stalled. Virginia Stull at once let out a “By George.” They soon started again, but I did not see the race, because this faded away and was replaced by the interior of a court-room. Here Blanche Snyder was being sued by her husband on the grounds of cruelty. Imagine that! I just know that Blanche couldn’t be guilty of such a thing. Ah! not only do times change, but how the times change us. The crystal soon cleared again and I saw in Philadelphia the largest sky¬ scraper that has ever been constructed. The plans were drawn by the national known architect, Charles Smith, the artist and sheik of our class. On the second floor of this building were the offices of the “Clara Payne Freight Co.” A “Young” firm recently organized. Next, 1 saw a beautiful little bungalow in the outskirts of a city. On the porch buisily rocking, sat a lady with a ball of yarn, with which she was entertain¬ ing a black cat. Beside her was another lady who was teaching a parrot to say: “Polly, no more crackers.” Here T was surprised to recognize two of our prettiest girls, Ellen Smith playing with a black cat, and Birdie Pfadt talking to a parrot. Old maids, both of them !!! The cloud interrupted this scene but soon lifted, and I saw the broadcasting room of Station T. N. T. Louis Vaughan had always told us that some day we would hear from him, and now we are. “Lou” is announcer for this station, and with the aid of his fine, clear voice makes the listeners forget the static. “Two- Gun Lou’s” specialty is the quoting of prices on the “stoke” markets. “And now what can I do for you?” asked my genii of the lamp. Here,” said I, “take this thing and get out.” Instantly it was snatched from my hands and I found myself alone, and glad of it, too. —Joe Gilmore, Prophet . Last Will and Testament ??ra E, THE graduating class of the C. H. S., in the city of Covington, in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-six, being in sound health, both of mind and body, do hereby write and publish this, our last will and testament, in order that the faculty and student body may keep these bequests as reminders of the class of ’26. Item 1. To the honorable gentlemen of the School Board, we will and be¬ queath a check sufficient to cover the entire cost of the New School Building. Item 2. To our beloved Superintendent also we will a check for the valuable and untiring service which he has rendered to the school of Alleghany County. Item 3. To Professor Rufus Joseph Costen, we will and bequeath a volume of spotless history bound in blue and gold and written by the class of ’26. Item 4. To Miss Elvira Houston Jones, our beloved home-room teacher, we will and bequeath a speedy recovery from the mischievous pranks played by her forty thieves” during the past four years. Item 5. To Miss Catherine Cecelia Clynes, we will and bequeath a perfectly good big room which she may use to her heart’s content for as long as a month at a time without having to move—or if this is not possible—two moving vans for conducting typewriters from room to room and thus save the class of ’27 some of the hardships we endured. Item 6. To Miss Bonnie Kathryn Talley we will and bequeath our best wishes and a sad farewell, from the Seniors. Item 7. To Miss Margaret Allen, we will Edith Lowman’s ability to play basketball, her sled, knickers, and her hard-boiled muscle, which Miss Allen will need to rule the incoming Rats. Item 8 . To Captain Walter R. Curfnran we will and bequeath a new car guaranteed not to break down on the way to Rosedale, and a private telephone. Item 9. To Miss Mary Taylor DuPuy, we will and bequeath a commuter’s pass to Low Moor so that she may enjoy her regular weekly visits to that city with less expense. Item 10. To Mr. James Culbertson, we will and bequeath a book of direc¬ tions on how to overcome stage fright. Item 11. To Miss Jesse Murray Hammerly, we will and bequeath a mate to her sparkling artex gem. Item 12. To Miss Rebecca Saunders, we will and bequeath a ticket to Char¬ lottesville and a copy of her favorite song, “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia.” Item 13. To Miss Jean Marie Wyatt, we will and bequeath the girls’ melo¬ dious voices and the boys’ musical whistles. May she harmonize them until she achieves a “peppy result.’.’ Item 14. To Arthur, our Janitor, we will and bequeath a ton of soap, a bar¬ rel of Bon-Ami, a dozen dust-rags, and a huge quantity of coal, so as to keep the future Seniors in the comfort and cleanliness which we missed during the greater part of the year. 3 Item 15. To the Junior Class, we will and bequeath our much envied warm room, our desks, and our hard-earned privileges, and also a bottle of incombustible gas, labeled “Dignity.” May you love, cherish, and preserve these. Item 16. To the Sophomores, our Sister Class, we will and bequeath our perseverence, good reputation, school spirit, and our ability to debate. May they hold these things up in the future as their ideals. Item 17. To the Freshman Class, we will and bequeath all boards (contain¬ ing nails), straps, ink, and old books, said articles to be used on the incoming Rats. Item 18. To the incoming Rats, we hereby bequeath a bottle of dyanshine in order that they may change their color scheme from one of natural green. To the above we wish to add a few extra items: Item 19. To Byron Dickson we bequeath Frank Caddy’s job of high chief ringer of the gong. Be punctual, Byron. Item 20. To Ellis Hughes we will and bequeath Jimmie Smith’s ability to bring forth such melodious tones from the traps. Item 21. To Eleanor Gleason, we will some of Clyde LaRue’s sheik ties and gay socks. Item 22. To Helen Smith we will and bequeath Clara Payne’s musical giggles. Item 23. To Melton Bean, we will and bequeath Oscar Dickson’s sw eet, melodious, angelic voice. Item 24. To Helen Wilkerson, we leave Mary Fridley’s dignity and long braids of silky hair. Item 25. To Elizabeth Flippo, we will.and bequeath the goat of the Junior Class, for it has been rumored that she is interested in a Kidd. Item 26. To the C. H. S. as a whole, we will and bequeath the Faculty. God bless ’em. Item 27. We wanted to leave Nace Collins and Norman Leek to someone, but we couldn’t find anyone to take them. In witness whereof, we, the Senior Class of ’26, the testator, have to this, our last will and testament, set our hands and seal, this fifth day of June, A. D. (Signed) Jimmie Smith Edith Lowman Vella Hayse Those Who Serve Nearest the Throne Junior Class FLOWER Violet COLORS Purple and Green MOTTO “Actions speak louder than words ' Ernest McCaleb Evelyn Jackson Melton Bean . . . OFFICERS . President . Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer CLASS ROLL Craft, Catherine Seaman, Eunice Craft, Nelly Sizer, Christine Drf.ssler, Alma Smith, Helen E. Flippo, Elizabeth Smith, Helen M. Gleason, Eleanor Snead, Hildreth Grotz, Arbutus Sprouse, Esther Harriz, Madeline Vest, Clara Hodges, Ruby Wilkerson, Helen Jackson, Evelyn Wolfe, Mary Helen King, Lois Worsham, Lillian Lair, Bernice Arrington, Remus Leighton, Hilda Bean, Melton Lugar, Alice Dickson, Byron McAllister, Catherine Dressler, Orville McAllister, Clara Irvine, John McAllister, Gertrude Jameson, Howard Miller, Kathryn Kidd, Elmo Montieth, Nancy McCaleb, Ernest Newman, Lucille Persinger, Jack Payne, Chin Robinson, Frank Rose, Inez Thompson, Horace Those Who Serve Nearest the Throne ar t psah 3$hAll l o r- ?t x ftt Tpa« 7 Aftt 5 ox l-l G ?i. ii Wkc rioK To h rv Ir ' Vhie ?-? ? ?$ ,?ayA n ath.% 7r€ ci C,h?tt Vest £_ ?M p n) A V The Juniors ' 27 Junior Alpk abet A is for Arrington, Remus by name. We are sure that he will achieve great fame. B is for Bean, Melton Altrocious, but don’t think him quite that ferocious. C is for Craft, Nellie and Kat, both of these can surely chat. D is for Dickson with a mind buried deeply. That is the reason he is Byron the “Sleepy.” D is for Dressier, Orville, and Alma, although they are kin on life’s long journey they’ll never give in. E is for excellent, our only mark. Anything less is only a lark. F is for Flippo, her love she hid until she met a party by the name of Kidd. G is for Arbutus Grotz, who knows just lots and lots, and Gleason, a maid both blythe and gay, who blushes at the name of Kay. H is for Harriz, interested indeed, when you mention the name of a Mr. Reid. H is al so for Hodges, so witty and wise. How she can roll those big blue eyes! I is for Irvin, so bashful and shy. But in spite of this, he’s a mighty good guy. J is for Jamison, so eager and zealous. Of him all the class is exceedingly jealous. J is for Jackson, usually called “Wit.” With the Junior Class she’s a great big hit. K is for King, but she’s really a Queen. She’s just as studious as you’ve ever seen. And then too for Kidd, as nice as you’ll meet. You’ll usually find him on Locust street. L is for Leighton, Lugar, and Lair, three petite girls, both bright and fair. M is for McCaleb, clever and smart. The girl doesn’t live who possesses his heart. M is for McAllister, Catherine, Clara, and Gertie. Bright little lasses as you’ll ever see. Also Montieth and Katherine Miller. As for the latter it takes a lot to fill her. N is for our Lucille Newman. She’s very quiet, but very human. O is one of the letters we lack. But nothing like that can set us back. P is for Persinger and Payne. One a lass and the other a dame. Q is for queer—the way we feel whenever we’re given a bad deal. R is for Robinson, by name Frank. He’s anything but a cranky crank. Then, too, our class possesses a Rose. A girl you never see powdering her nose. S is for Smith, both Jimmie and Speed. And the rules of the school they never heed. S is for Sizer and Seamen. Neither one is classed as a demon. Also for Sprouse and Snead. In their classes they’re apt to lead. T is for Thompson, the Junior Sheik. Look at his head—isn’t it sleek ! U is for us, the Junior Class. Our record in school you’ll never surpass. V is fo r Vest, so quiet and sweet. In any class, she’s hard to beat. W is for Wilkerson, her nick-name is Ike. To her all boys look alike. Also for Worsham and Mary H. Wolfe. To have their grades we’d raise the roof. X, Y, and Z -Why, I let them be, for there’s no more room, as you can see. Commercial Magicians Top Row—Frank Robinson, Ernest Williams, Orville Dressier, Remus Arrington, Frank Caddy, Charles Smith, Oscar Dickson, Martin Shiplett, Joe Gilmore, Carroll Morris. Second Row—Hildreth Snead, Elizabeth Flippo, Lois King, Helen E. Smith, Nellie Marshall, Edith Craft, Madeline Harris, Esther Sprouse, Virginia Lam. Third Row—Nellie Craft, Christine Sizer, Helen Wilkerson, Virginia Hahn, Louise Cole¬ man, Reva Carter, Grace Nutty, Opal Craft, Elizabeth Simpson, Virginia Stull, Bernice I air. Bottom Row—Lucille Newman, Virginia Wilkerson, Helen M. Smith, Olga Lewis, Edith Crowder, Alice Smith, Katherine Irvine, Louise Ginn, Bettie Simpson, Mildred Robertson, Helen Agnor. Instructor —Miss Catherine Clynes The Self-Satisfied Servants The Self-Satisfied Servants Sophomore A and B MOTTO Life without learning is death FLOWER COLORS Black-eyed Susan Gold and Black OFFICERS ...... President ...... Vice-President ... . .Secretary and Treasurer Dorothy Parker . Robert Friend . . . Lillian Robertson SOPHOMORE A First Row—Clifford Harris, Ignatius Collins, Robert Ergenbright, Henry Davis, Ashby Tyree, Emmet Easton, Claude Easton, Jack Revercomb. Second Row—Edna Lockhart, Ethel McCauley, Ruby Bryant, Bertha Taylor, Juanita Tyree, Dorothy Parker, Della Cook, Ira Bailey, Ralph Leake. Third Row—Bernice Byrd, Hallie Fisher, Veva Kidd, Ellen Linthicum, Jeanette Reid, Katherine Bean, Cleva Kidd, Elizabeth Perkins. Miss Allen —Home Room Teacher SOPHOMORE B First Row—Robert Friend, Ralph Dickson, Hubert Otten, Lawrence Rhea, Sylvia Ents- minger, Lee Heironimus, Vincent Gilmore. Second Row—Lillian Robinson, Negebie Ellis, Delberta Bell, Mary Clarke, Marie Albert, Helen Moyer, Virginia Knighton, Pauline Hepler, Helen Waring, Helene Davis. Third Row—Louise Driscoll, Ruth Pfadt, Juanita Tyree, Lyndel Carpenter, Nancy Byer, Ruth Floyd, Emma Hamlet, Doris Robertson, Evelyn Withrow. Miss Talley —Home Room Teacher The Miserable Ones The Miserable Ones Freshman A and B MOTTO A New Broom Sweeps Clean FLOWER Violet COLORS Purple and Gold Phyllis PIanson Eliis Hughes . . OFFICERS . President Vice-President Mary Smith Secretary-T reasurer FRESHMAN A First Row—Baxter Flippo, Roy Vess, Albert Gibson, Author Rea, Ellis Hughes, Elmo Cronk. Second Row—Kent Marshall, Hollis Wilkerson, Kenneth Leape, James Boyd, Harry McCarthy, Forest Sutfin, Harry Hahn. Third Row—Florence Snead, Marie Brown, Virginia Steele, Mary Smith, Mary Sim¬ mons, Virginia McCorkle, Rosa Sclnvager, Louise Weikel. Fourth Row—Kathryn Fauver, Constance Lively, Tressie Humphries, Dorothy Harding, Virginia Schmader, Helen Arritt, Elizabeth Schuder, Helen McDaniel, Mary Craft. Miss DuPuy — Home Room Teacher FRESHMAN B First Row—Norman Leeke, Floyd Clayton, Wiley Jennings, Edward Lew ' is, Forest Kin¬ caid, Jake Burkholder, Olin Miller, Gusta Smith, William Adelson, Harrison Jones. Second Row—Helen Deacon, May Belle Gibson, Carolyn Ham, Lillian Hite, Ruth Swift, Phyllis Hanson, Othelia Powell, Elizabeth Waring, Margaret Leary, Mable Burger. Third Row—Louise Snead, Helen Jordan, Hilliard McCaleb, Gertrude Shiplett, Elizabeth Hughes, Elizabeth Bailey, Eleanor Owens, Lizzieanna Fleshman. Miss Saunders —Home Room Teacher Genu of the Pots and Pans Cookery Class First Row —Pan Shiners: Katherine Fauver, Helen Arritt, Catherine McAllister, Evelyn Jackson, Carolyn Ham, Alma Dressier, Ruby Hodges, Birdie Pfadt, Phyllis Hanson, Clara McAllister. Second Row— Aladdin’s Rolling-Pins: Clara Vest, May Belle Gibson, Mary Craft, Lillian Hite, Betty Waring, Virginia McCorkle, Elizabeth Bailey, Thelma Fisher, Marie Brown, Elizabeth Schuder. Third Row— Dish-Washing Dabblers: Estella Simmons, Virginia Schmader, Mary Smith, Hilliard McCaleb, Louise Weikle, Elizabeth Hughes, Ruth Swift, Rosa Schwager, Mable Burger, Florence Snead. Fourth Row— Batter-Mixers: Helen McDaniel, Constance Lively, Gertrude Shiplett, Dorothy Harding, Helen Deacon, Tressie Humphries, Virginia Stelle, Eleanor Owens, Othelia Powell, Margaret Leary, Louise Snead. Off Duty: Lillian Worsham, Edith Crowder. Miss Hammerly— Chief Cook The Genie s Magic Raiment Weavers Sewing Club First Row —Scissors Slicei-s: Clara McAllister, Lillian Hite, Betty Waring, Carolyn Ham, Evelyn Jackson, Ruth Swift, May Belle Gibson, Mary Smith, Ruby Hodges. Second Row— Machine-Runners: Estella Simmons, Thelma Fisher, Louise Weikel, Mary Craft, Florence Snead, Elizabeth Schuder, Virginia Steele, Alma Dressier, Marie Brown, Clara Vest. Third Row— Needle-Pliers: Catherine McAllister, Elizabeth Jordan, Helen Deacon, Ele- nor Owens, Mable Burger, Tressie Humphries, Virginia McCorkle, Othelia Powell, Rosa Schwagger, Phyllis Hanson, Lillian Worsham. Fourth Row— Shuttle-Slingers: Katherine Fauver, Hillard McCaleb, Elizabeth Hughes, Gertrude Shiplett, Louise Snead, Virginia Schmader, Helen Arritt, Dorothy Harding, Con¬ stance Lively, Helen McDaniel. Off Duty: Birdie Pfadt, Edith Crowder, Margaret Leary. Miss Hammerly —Chief Seamstress Handsomest Melvin Humphries Most Popular Charles Smith Sheik Clyde LaRue Most A thletic Claude Easton f IS“ Prettiest Birdie Pfadt Most Popular Evelyn Jackson Flapper Helene Davis Most Athletic Edith Lowman Sparkling Gems Laziest Elmo Kidd Most Original Ernest McCalf.b Wittiest Ignatius Collins Biggest Feet Oscar Dickson Chatter Box Elizabeth Harrison Most Original Ruby Hodges Wittiest Elizabeth Waring Daintiest Ellen Smith Sounding Cymbals Items from Smbad s M anuscripts Freckles.Stuart Wilkerson At the Foot of the Rainbow.Graduating Class So Rig.Florence Snead and Clara Payne The Dreadnaught Boys .Football Team Top of the World .Seniors The Golden Snare.Temptation to Eat That Bit of Candy Treasure Island.Martin Shiplett’s Head of Knowledge—C. H. S. Library The Freshman.Arthur Rea The Man Without a Heart.Ditts Jones Glory of Youth.Freshman Class The Lonesome Trail.To Study Hall The Lookout Man.Harry Hahn The Ramblin Kid .Kent Marshall The Dawn of Tomorrow.Day After Commencement The Land That Time Forgot.Latin Class Room The Lost Lady .Diploma The Crisis.The Final Exam The Best Man .Mr. Costen Heart’s Desire.Finish High School A Weaver of Dreams.Henry Davis The Flirt.Maxine Elliott Seventeen .Albert Gibson Call of the Wild.Make It Snappy Wild Animals I Have Known Nace Collins, Bob Ergenbright, Frank Caddy, and Elmo Kidd The Story of a Bad Boy.Elmo Cronk Age of Chivalry.Fritz Ritsch Man of Iron.Mr. Curfman Twice Told Tales.Five Hours in Study Hall Half Hours.William Adelson and Forrest Kincaid Heroes and Hero Worshippers.Bean, Revercomb, Morris, and Easton Great Expectations.Refore a Football Game Heart Throbs.Tessie Orchestra Classmates .Nace and Jack To Have and To Hold.School Spirit The Painted Lady..She Cannot Be Found in C. H. S. Miss DuPuy : If a plant wants starch, where does it get it? Emmett : At the grocery store, of course. Senior (over telephone) : How’s everything? Freshman : Dunno everything, I’m not a senior. In the Hands of the Genii Grand Viziers of C. H. S. Athletic Association Ignatius Collins Carrol Morris . . Maxine Elliot . Ernest McCaleb OFFICERS . President Vice-President . Secretary . . . . Tre usurer Athletic Interclass Council seniors Edith Lowman Oscar Dickson Helen E. Shith J UNIORS Jack Persinger Veva Kidd sophomores Vincent Gilmore freshmen Hollis Wilkerson William Adelson Athletics “We’re green, but we ' re growing” this year in Athletics. Although we have not won as many victories as we did last year, still we are proud of our teams, proud of their fighting ability and state-wide reputation for good sportsmanship. Due to the fact that C. H. S. lost a large number of its star athletes last year, our teams have not been as strong as usual, and it required intensive training and plenty of fighting spirit to handle our regular schedule of games. The football team made good, and the prospects for next year’s squad are exceptionally bright. Basketball had made a showing this year for the first time due to the fact that C. H. S. now has a gymnasium and a place to practice. More interest was evi¬ denced in this sport this year than ever before, and several good local teams are enjoying the benefits of our court, so that the gym is an asset to the whole com¬ munity. The exciting interclass games were possible this year for the first time, and are of great value not only because they arouse interest in the sport, but be¬ cause more men are given the opportunity to play. As the Annual goes to press, the outlook for a good showing in baseball is very favorable in spite of the fact that the team lost both pitchers last year. Track is a new thing this year in C. H. S. Athletics, but the boys made a good showing at Charlottesville, and great things are expected of track in the future. The Intendents of the Basket BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1926 Date Opp. C. H. S. Jan. 12—Ash wood High School (here) . 7 38 Jan. 19—Boys’ Home (here) . 24 14 Jan. 22—Greenbrier Military School (there) . 37 17 Eeb. 5—Buena Vista H. S. (there) . 30 15 Eeb. 6—Chemists (here) . 13 23 Feb. 12—Silk Mill (here) . 11 21 Eeb. 19—Greenbrier Military School (here) . 31 24 143 152 SYNOPSIS OF THE SEASON The 1926 basketball was about an equal mixture of the sweet of victory and the salt of defeat. Seven games were played, C. H. S. winning three and losing the rest. We scored 152 points to our opponents’ 143. Ashwood FI. S. was walloped 38 to 7 in the season’s opening game. This game is memorable as the first played in the big new school auditorium. The Boys’ Home came here to beat us 24 to 14. The defeat was not sur¬ prising in view of the fact that many of our best players are also from the Home. The Greenbrier Military Reserves handed the High a 37 to 17 defeat on the trip to Lewisburg. Their team was the strongest encountered during the win¬ ter’s play. The Chemists’ Team of the local Paper Mill were badly beaten in the audi¬ torium 23 to 13. The Eastons were going strong in this game. The Covington Silk Mill found conclusions not to their liking on February 12th. The score was 21 to 11 for the High School. The Greenbrier M. S. Reserves played a return game here and again won, though by a closer score, 31 to 24. Emmett Easton was unable to play in this game. An interesting feature of this year’s basketball work has been the interclass basketball games. In this exciting series, the Sophomores came out victorious after having defeated in turn the Freshmen and the Seniors after the latter had eliminated the Juniors. jj L 7 hi CLAUDE EASTON, Captain Captain and versatile center of the C. H. S. 1926 basketball team, Claude out jumped and out- scored the great majority of the centers opposing him and formed one of the mainstays of the blue and gold, both by his own brilliant individual playing and by his capable leadership. MELTON BEAN Melton was captain-elect from last year’s squad, and would have been an outstanding figure in 1926 basketball if he had not had the misfor¬ tune to dislocate his shoulder in a sleigh-riding accident just before the schedule opened. I TAZEWELL FOWLER “Taz” Fowler was a most necessary part of the 1926 quint. Game, cool-headed, and a great man for team play, he could he depended on to back up every move and give the man who played opposite him plenty to worry about. OSCAR DICKSON Oscar played a good game as guard, and in¬ terposed his bulk between a possible score for his opponents, innumerable times. He graduates this year, for which the basketball squad is sorry. BYRON DICKSON, Manager Byron made a capable relief man at forward and at the same time held down the job of man¬ ager of basketball in great style. Byron is a bright “hope” for next year. ROBERT ERGENBRIGHT In the games that he appeared in, “Bob” showed flashes of unusual form. This is his first year at basketball, and unless we are badly mis¬ taken he is destined to become proficient in the art of basket shooting before he graduates. CREWS LIPSCOMB Crews, being a country gentleman, could not find time for basketball until late in the season. For this reason he did not make a letter, although he showed up well in some of the last games of the season. I ELMO CRONK Never flashy or spectacular in his play, Cronk was nevertheless a fine player and the best of the guards, active and efficient both on offense and defense. Cronk knew his basketball and never failed to play a good game. FRANK CADDY As a Senior, Frank decided to try basketball for a pastime. He did so well alternating at left guard with Oscar Dickson, that he won his letter, and we only wish he had decided to give C. H. S. the benefit of his basketball ability a bit earlier in his high school career. The team will miss Frank- next winter. EMMETT EASTON funior member of that wonderful scoring combination of Easton and Easton. He played right forward and was high scorer of the team. Although small of stature, his size did not seem to handicap him, for he was fast as a streak of lightning, and unbelievably sure at goal-shooting. COACH WALTER R. CURFMAN “Shorty” knows basketball and also how to impart it to his proteges. Whatever success the quint has achieved is, in a large measure, due to him. Aspirants to the Bat and Mitt Last year’s team won the district championship and played Lynchburg for the state title, but was defeated 8-3 in a very brilliant game. The prospects for a winning team this year are not very bright, since seven members of last year’s squad did not return this session. The team, which is composed largely of new players, has been greatly handicapped this spring by the unusually cold and rainy weather encountered during March and April. Al¬ though this year’s team has not been as successful as the team of last year, there is a great promise for a winning team next session. Games on our schedule this year are: Clifton Forge, Harrisonburg, Bridgewater, Buena Vista, and Buchanan. LINE-UP Heironimus . First Base Caddy . Second Base Gilmore (Captain) . Shortstop Miller . Third Base Kidd . ; . Right Field Ergenbright . Left Field Easton . Center Field Rea . Catcher Fowler . Pitcher SUBSTITUTES Jones. Collins. Cronk . Smith . Morris. Prof. W. R. Curfman. . Infield . Infield . Outfield . Pitcher Outfield and Manager . Coach ( Deeds of Valor The team was handicapped by the loss of five letter men, consisting of some of the very best men the school has ever had. The coaches issued a call for candidates on September 15th. About thirty men responded to the call. All the men determined to make the team of ’25 the best ever! A real fight was waged for the vacant positions. Even the letter men had to hustle to hold down their positions. The coaches found a difficulty in se¬ lecting the best men from so many stars. Alderson High was the first victim to fall at the hands of the Blue and Gold.” They were satisfied with the small end of a 12 to 0 score. Clifton Forge came to Covington in October. Our warriors held them helpless the first half, but Clifton staged a counter attack in the second half and won by 20 to 0. C. H. S. journeyed to Buena Vista in October determined to. “bring home the bacon.” Buena Vista, being unable to withstand our artillery fire, was beaten 6 to 0. G. M. S. Reserves came to Covington in November. C. H. S. was outplayed by the hard playing cadets. We lost 14 to 0. Covington ran roughshod over Ashwood High on November 11th. They fell at the hands of our warriors 46 to 0. C. H. S., with a Do or Die” motto, invaded Harrisonburg on Thanksgiving Day. The boys lived up to their motto. They were congratulated on a 6 to 6 score against the fast Valley Eleven. This was the best game of the season. The team, although many important positions were left vacant last year, had a very successful year. We have the prospects for a winning team next year. So heres’ to the team of ’26. May they crush Clifton Forge. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Alderson High School . 0—C. H. S Clifton Forge High School .20—C. H. S Alderson Baptist Academy—Cancelled. Buena Vista High School . 0—V. H. S Ashwood High School . 0—C. H. S G. M. S. Reserves . .....14 —C. H. S Harrisonburg High School . 6—C. H. S The Team First Row—Coach H. Bean, Manager C. Smith, Coach W. R. Curfman. Second Row—J. Revercomb, 1. Colli ns, T. Ferone, S. Wilkerson. Third Row—M. Humphries, C. Easton, A. Gibson, C. Morris, E. Kidd, M. Bean, F. Caddy. The Wrecking Squad First Row—J. Persinger, A. Ray, D. Jones, W. Adel son, B. Dickson, Manager. Second Row—O. Miller, G. Smith, E. Hughes, R. Ergenbright, L. Ray. 12 0 6 46 0 6 rack Team Top Row—Mr. Culbertson, Assistant Coach; Lawrence Rea, ack Revercomb, Ernest McCaleb, Hunter Bean, Coach; Byron Dickson. Bottom Row—Ignatius Collins, Miles Revercomb, Olin Miller, Julian Holbert, Charles Coburn, Milton Bean. The Enchanted Speed Artists Track, our latest athletic activity, was made possible this year in C. H. S. chiefly because of the following reasons; First, the new addition to the Jeter School provided ample room for what is probably the longest straightway track in the state. Secondly, the co-operation given the activity by the administrative officers of the school, and the interest taken in the sport by all the participants, made a track team which exhibited all of that fine spirited enthusiasm and determination which C. H. S. demands in all of her athletes. Thirdly, the able and untiring efforts of our coach, Mr. Hunter Bean, together with his financial support, inspired our men with such confidence that although it was their first year, they were able to make a creditable showing in the state meet in Charlottesville, and take third place among all the high schools in the state. The members of the track teams promised a great future for track in C. H. S. Lawrence Rea, Ignatius Collins, Jack Revercomb, Miles Revercomb, and Melton Bean did exceptionally well in the state meet. C. H. S. is sponsoring the largest county track and field meet ever held in this section of the state, on May the third. Through the Eyes of the Seer Chronicles of the Palace September 14—School begins. That long-looked-for, yet much-dreaded day. October 9—C. H. S. defeated Alderson High in the first football game. October 16—Such tough luck! Our beloved C. H. S. was defeated by Clif¬ ton Forge High. Imagine our sorrow to be beaten by C. F. H. S. October 24—C. H. S. canceled game with A. B. A. October 31—C. H. S. journeyed to Buena Vista and defeated them by a score of 6-0. November 6—Greenbrier Military School defeats C. H. S. November 8—Dr. William Evans’ meeting opened. November 11—C. H. S. defeats Ashwood High. November 13—Presentation of national flag to Covington Public Schools. November 25—Football season ends with C. H. S. holding Harrisonburg by score of 6-6. A fine game, C. H. S. December 4—Juniors give party in honor of Freshmen. December 11—Annual Christmas Carnival staged under supervision of Se¬ niors. Best ever held in C. H. S. December 23—Christmas vacation begins. January 4, 1926—Back to C. H. S. to try our luck with the New Year. January 20—C. H. S. defeats Ashwood High in the first game of basketball. January 22—C. H. S. journeyed to Lewisburg, but alas! was defeated by Greenbrier Reserves. January 25—Exams begin. February 1—Freshmen moved to new building. February 5—C. H. S. Girls defeat Faculty team. February 6—C. H. S. wins from Chemists. February 13—Silk Mill Basketeers defeated by Covington High School. February 19—Greenbrier came to Covington and beat C. H. S. February 20—Seniors give “Barn Party” in honor of Sophomores. February 26—Sophs treated Seniors to Matinee Party—wonderful time. Juniors gave “Go-getters Frolic” for benefit of Athletic Association. March 25-25—Minstrel given to benefit new auditorium. April 1—Paper, Cohisco, to be turned over to Junior Class. April 5—Easter Monday, holiday? April 15—Annual goes to press. May 1—Baseball begins. May 31—Finals begin. June 8—“Commencement Day is here.” A Word of Explanation The following scrolls were presented to Mr. Costen by Mr. J. S. Albatross, Sr., as evidence that his son, who entered C. H. S. this year from somewhere near Dark Hollow, was not learning what he desired him to learn. T was in the office and heard these letters read. Realizing that they gave a rather comprehensive resume of a first year pupil’s idea of our school activities I per¬ suaded Jake’s father to permit us to use them. I feel sure that Jake will take their publication without his consent, in the same good spirit that marks all of his activities in C. H. S. (Signed) Editor. Scrolls from a Young Shiek LETTER NO. C. H. S. Say Pop : October 18, 1925 How is everibody bak on the farm, huh ? Is that ol blac cowe lame yet and has Ma got over havin’ the spasms. Anyway I hop the cowe is well. You know, Pop, all the people here are crazy! Plumb foolish. They doesn ' t think about nothin but sum kind of a ignoramous game they cawl futbawl. This game is awl foolishment and the foolisher a feller iz the better he can play it. The objec of the game iz to kill awl the rest of the fellers playin till there is only one left. The one left is the winner uv the game. Wharever a game like this is bean played awl the fellers thats playin gets to rampin’ and tearin ' . But first they form 4 little rows neat like and start to callin out a bunch of numbers. Awl at wunce a figger gits cawled which seems to mak everibody jus hoppin mad and wantin to fite. They tuck there heads between there knees and light out at each other like blu blazes. They fetch up in a big heap with the kleats of there shoes en the other ones eyes and their elbows in hiz stomuch. I forgot to say there is always a man that has the bawl. This man never fails to git imbedded en the ground at the bottom uv the heap. After they has awl done as mutch damage as they kan they gits up, hauls away the wounded and does the same thing again. They iz wun boy here who plays x x back on the futbawl teem. Hiz name is Nash Kollens and he ain ' t got no sence at awl hardly. I like sckule perty well here except fur Laten but nobody thinks abowt sckule here. Its awl futbawl. When I first came they paddeled me upside down with a bord but now they don’t seem to pay no attention to me. Yur affeckinate son, Jake Albatross. LETTER NO. 2 C. H. S. Dear Gov-nor: January 17, 1926 I wish you would send me $25.99 immediately. That last check was hardly enough. T must get some pants with wider bottoms. The ones I have are only 20 inches and Jimmy Smith’s are 22 inches. Tell mother not to send the heavy underwear. I guess you have heard about the big noise I was in football last fall. At first I didn’t understand the game but I soon caught on and from then on believe me they might just as well have dismissed the other ten men on my side and let me play the game by myself. I was wiz-red hot-regular porcupine’s pin feathers. I went to the Senior Carnival and sure did strut. These people around here are be¬ ginning to sit up and take notice of yours truly. The girls follow me in crowds. But I never kiss them more than once before I push them away. If they have no sense of dig¬ nity, I have. I do not care for basketball. It’s too tame after football. Besides the coach has a grudge against me. I think all this talk of giving basketball precedence over football in the Annual is the bunk. They are just jealous of me because I showed ’em up in foot- ban. I joined the Wilsonian Literary Society because my friend Nace Collins asked me to join that one. It holds a meeting every Friday or so and has debates, readings, music, noth¬ ing like a little culture. Nace tells me our society has it all over the Sidney Lanier So¬ ciety. I have subscribed to the Cohisco Outburst, the student paper—a weekly publication. It gives you all the latest joy-killing jokes, school news, plus editorial sermons on Opportunity, Honesty, and etc., very dignifiied, strictly censored by faculty, a long way from being a lampoon. Think I’ll go out for track. I guess I bore you with all this dry school news but ma always wants to know what’s going on. The Juniors gave a pretty party in the new audi¬ torium a while back. The Sophs won the class championship in basketball, although they had a stiff fight to eliminate our class, the Freshmen. The Sophomores took the Seniors to a matinee I hear, and treated them at O’Neil’s Drug Store after the show. That’s about all. l ' hese teachers bother me. They annoy so about lessons and give study hall time for nothing whatever. Mr. Costcn lectures in chapel on “Higher Ideals,” “Join Athletic Asso¬ ciation,” “Keep Out of Study Hall,” “Sell More Tickets,” and “Sell Still More Tickets.” Fare-yuu-well-Pop, J. Smithington Albatross. LETTER NO. 3 C. H. S. Dear Dad: March 1, 1926 My new girl thinks the world of me. When I first met her she was inclined to be rather high hat but 1 have her trained now so that she is perfectly submissive. I have proved all my theories about women with her. I always said that a man must dominate his woman if she is to remain contented. They like the cave-man tactics. You have no idea how sweet she is. I have made up my mind to remain true to her my whole—and I trust, noble—life. No vamps nor sirens, no matter how importunate, shall lure me away from her. I like the rest of the girls here too. My girl is fearfully jealous of them. Just to keep her from getting complacent over possessing me, I tell her that Evelyn—that’s another girl here that likes me—is willing to give up writing to her beau in Honolulu if I will go with her. My girl is ready to scratch Evelyn’s eyes out. I have something very painful to tell you, father. You know that little Violet Gardenia Springblossom that I used to go with at home. I never did care for her much, just amused myself with her, you understand. Well, she is annoying me to death by writing insufferably long and sticky letters. I can’t seem to discourage her. She is hindering my progress as an urban gentleman and cosmopolite. I wish you would tell her that I have outgrown the loves of my extreme youth and have at last come to know my true affinity, the one .who was meant for me since the beginning. 1 remain, Your dutiful son, Jacob S. Albatross. LETTER NO. 4 C. H. S. April 4, 1926 My Dear Father: Things have been breaking badly but I see hope ahead. I ' ve gotten a lot of apple sauce out of my neck and my head has shrunk back to normal size. I ' ve had a lesson or two which I won’t forget in a hurry. No need to tell you the depressing details. You under¬ stand how those things come about. Reckon I let you think I did something pretty big in football. Fact is 1 didn’t. Got one lucky touchdown and let it go to my head. I realize now that this is a pretty fine school with fellows in it more manly than I can ever hope to be. Teachers kind and conscientious, principal a real good fellow. Good teams, fine spirit, everything working right. I’m a cog in it all and I ' m pretty proud to be. Old C. H. S.! “Its good enough for me.” The Annual is about to go to press, and I think I have something, an article, in it. I have been failing for months in my studies but at present T am working hard to make up and if cramming between now and June will get me through I will pass. I find time to go out now and then though, and help the baseball team practice. The nine looks good if we can find a pitcher. I aim to make my letter in baseball next year. It makes me glad to hear that you and ma are well. That hired man is a skate. Fire him. You won’t need him when I get home. 1 aim to work like -. Get in shape for football next fall. Always your son, Jake. Sachs Sidney Lanier Literary Society Clyde LaRue . . Gordon Bell .. Evelyn Jackson Miss DuP uy ... .. President . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer . Faculty Adviser MEMBERS William Adelson Ethel Hively Dorothy Parker Katherine Bean Rltby Hodges Jack Persinger Gordon Bell Ellis Hughes Charley Mason Perkins Reva Carter Melvin Humphries Birdie Pfadt Margaret Carson Evelyn Jackson Arthur Rea Louise Catlett Cleva Kidd Fritz Ritsch Louise Coleman Elmo Kidd Frank Robinson Df.lla Cook Lois King Inez Rose Catherine Craet Virginia Lam Eunice Seaman Edith Craft Clyde LaRue Martin Shiplett Opal Craft Norman Leek Christine Sizer Hazel Dawson Edith Low man Helen E. Smith Miss DuPuy Alice Lugar Helen M. Smith Claude Easton Ethel Matheny Blanche Snyder Robert Ergenbright Gertrude McAllister Esther Sprouse Elizabeth Flippo Ethel McCauley Virginia Stull Baxter Flippo Katherine Miller Clara Vest Mary Fridley Olin Miller Helen Wilkerson Harry Hahn Nancy Montieth Hollis Wilkerson Vella Hayse Carrol Morris Grace Nutty Mary H. Wolfe Sorcerers Wilsonian Literary Society Joe Gilmore . . . Virginia Hahn Doris Robertson Nash Collins . Miss Saunders Helen Arritt Marie Albert Remus Arrington Bernice Byrd Melton Bean Delp.etta Bell Elizabeth Bailey Nancy Byer Marie Brown AT able Burger Jake Burkholder Frank Caddy Nash Collins Lyndell Carpenter Mary Clarke Kathryn Crum met ' Mary Craft Carlos Counts Helene Davis Helen Deacon Louise Driscoll Maxine Elliott Robert Ergenbright Sylvia Entsminger Negebie Ellis Robert Friend Ruth Floyd Thelma Fisher Kathryn Fauver Lizzie Anna Fleshma Joe Gilmore Vincent Gilmore Eleanor Gleason Maybelle Gibson Madeline Harriz Elizabeth Harrison Clifford Harriz Pauline Hepi.er Lee Heironimous Alice Hanson Carolyn Ham Virginia Hahn Phyllis Hanson MEMBERS Liu .tan Hites Juanita Hodges Elizabeth Hughes Wiley Jennings Harrison Jones Elizabeth Jordon Elmo Kidd Veva Kidd Forest Kincaid Virginia Knighton Bernice Lair Ellen Linthicum Hilda Leighton Edan Lockhart Ralph Leake Edward Lewis Dennis Leary Margaret Leary Ernest McCaleb Virginia McCorkel Hilliard McCaleb Kent Marshall . President . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer . Sergeant-in-Arms . Facidty Adviser Helen Moyer Lucille Newman Eleanor Owens Hubert Otten Clara Payne Birdie Pfadt Ruth Pfadt Elizabeth Perkins Othelia Powell Dina Rever comb Jack Revercomb Jeanette Reid Ruth Robinson Lyllian Robinson Doris Robertson Ellen Smith Florence Snead Hildreth Snead Louise Snead Beaulah Snead Gertrude Shifflett Mary Smith Elizabeth Schuder Estelle Simmons Gustas Smith Francis Smith Miss Saunders Ruth Swift Melvin Shifflett Rosa Schwager Virginia Schmadf.r Virginia Steel Juanita Tyree Ashby Tyree Bertha Taylor Wilbur Tucker Louise Weikle Helene Warring Virginia Wilkerson Lillian Worsham Evelyn Withrow Louis Vaughan Dorothy Harding The Palace Herald Cohisco Outburst The Off idol Organ Of The Covington High School VOL n NO 8 COVINGTON, VA FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 1925 FIVE CENTS PER COPY Cohisco Outburst Published weekly by the students of Covington High School Founded 1924 Subscription rate, $1.00 per year Advertising rates on application Alice Hanson. Editor - in-Chief Edith Lowman. Editor Oscar Dickson. Business Manager Birdif. Lee Pfadt. Assistant Business Manager EDITORIAL BOARD Clara Payne Ernest McCaleb Mary Helen Wolfe Clifford Harriz Frank Caddy Ruth Floyd Phyllis Hanson Mary Smith Katherine Miller BUSINESS BOARD Melton Bean Doris Robertson Madeline Harriz Elizabeth Jordan Ellen Lintfiicum William Adelson CIRCULATION MANAGERS Louis Vaughan Byron Dickson Emmett Easton Cohisco Staff Alice Hainon, Edith Lowman, Birdie Pfacit, Oscar Dickson. First Row—B. Dickson, E. McCaleb, F. Caddy, C. Payne, M. H. Wolfe. Second Row—E. Easton, M. Bean, L. Vaughan, M. Smith, E. Jordan, P. Hanson. Third Row—C. Harriz, W. Adelson, R. Floyd, F. Linthicum, D. Robertson, M. Harriz. The Maharaja s M usicians Miss Ei.vtra Jones. Faculty Adviser Miss Marie Wyatt . Director Jimmy Smith. Chairman MEMBERS Jack Gilmore . Piano Ignatius Collins . Saxophone Byron Dickson. Saxophone Vincent Gilmore. Violin Norman Leek . Violin Robert Friend. Banjo Jimmy Smith . Traps Tke Seals of Honor C. Smith C. Lipscomb L. Rea M. Bean J. Rivercomb E. Hughes L. Vaughan C. LaRue C. Morris B. Dickson E. Kidd M. Humphries I. Collins J. Gilmore F. Caddy R. Ergenbrigi-it E. Cronk 0. Dickson E. Easton C. Easton A. Gibson T. Fowler W. R. Curfman, Coach The King s Criers Evelyn Jackson . She-Sliouter Clyde LaRue . He-Hollerer Yells Who’s gonna win, win? Who’s gonna win, win? Who’s gonna win, win—now ? We’re gonna win, win, We’re gonna win, win, We’re gonna win, win—how? EASY ! Hippty, hippty hus, Whats’ the matter with us? Nothing at all Nothing at all Covington Team’s the best of all. Rome, Caesar, Cicero, Gaul Covington, Covington beats them all. Ou la, la, sweet papa, Clifton wants her mama. Rickety, rickety, russ We’re making a lot of fuss, But nevertheless, we must confess There’s nothing the matter with us There’s nothing the matter with us. Amo, amas, amat We’ll make old Clifton trot We’ll raise the dust And win or bust Amo, amas, amat. The Wishing St one ' t. w |j ' J ml! v H LI BEN DOUBAN, King of the Golden Isles, reigned over a most fortunate and prosperous kingdom. The Golden Isles were far noted as being rich in material wealth and that priceless gem, happiness. Probably the most dissatisfied subject was Ali Ben Douban himself, and he would have been perfectly happy had it not been for his grand visor, Cassim. Cassini was tall and dark, and had bushy eyebrows over black, piercing eyes which seemed to be always working out a scheme that (if you judged by his expression) would have been of no benefit to anyone. King Ali Douban had no reason to dislike Cassim except that he distrusted him and always had a creepy feeling that made him want to look behind whenever Cassim was around. One day King Ali Douban ordered Cassim to have the royal armies parade in honor of a visiting prince, but the command was never obeyed. Whether Cassim heard and neglected to fulfill the wish or whether he truly did not hear will never be known. Ali Douban, however, was in an irritable mood and became so infuri- tated when Cassim tried to excuse himself that he “fired him’’ without further ado. “Sir, you will regret this moment many times over,” threatened Cassim—Ali Douban laughed, but a chill crept around his heart even while he did so. In the ensuing days all was as peaceful as before and perhaps more so to Ali Douban, for he was rid of Cassim. It seemed that this condition was not to last, for as time passed the people became more restless, discontented, unhappy, selfish, and grasping until finally their king began to wonder if there were not something in that threat after all. Could Cassim be a magician? One day it was reported that Cassim was indeed a magician, for he had placed a queer-shaped stone in one of the most beautiful forests of the Golden Isle; and if one came near the birds in the trees around would become gifted with the power of the human voice and sing: “I wish I had, I wish I were; I wish I had, I wish I were.” And if one sat on this stone and made a wish it would immediately come true. Then indeed did King Ali Douban rue that moment in which he had dismissed Cassim; he knew, too, that selfish discontent would grow in the hearts of the people when they could obtain their hearts’ desire. Before this they were obliged to search for some object or condition to place in the realm of “I want,” or “I would like to have”—but all they had to do now was to go to the wishing stone and it became theirs. When this had continued for some time they would have everything they could possibly want and some to spare, and would begin to wish things harmful to their neighbors out of spite or want of something else to do. Thus reasoned the king, and it turned out that he was right, for the people became more and more discontented and unhappy. “I will give half my kingdom to anyone who will remove this evil,” promised Ali Douban. Many who claimed to have the power of removing the wishing stone crme and tried their luck. They repeated charms and cast spells in vain—the stone remained as before. “I will give my daughter’s hand in marriage and half of my kingdom, if someone will only destroy this stone,” declared Ali Douban. One day a traveler from a far distant land asked to see the king. “Sir, I can neither remove nor destroy the stone, but I believe I can influence Cassim to lay a spell on it that will eventually destroy it,” said the fair visitor, who was a sorcer- ess. “What is this spell and how can you do it?” asked Ali Douban. “The spell is: if anyone sits on the stone and makes a selfish wish the stone will immediately become twice its size; but if anyone sits on it and makes an unselfish wish the stone will shrink to one half its size. I am sure Cassini will cast this spell over the stone, because he believes that everyone is as selfish as he is, but I believe that the people of the Golden lies are more unselfish than selfish. Shall I attempt this, sir?” With all haste,” replied Ali Douban. As the sorceress thought, she was able to cause Cassim to lay the spell on the stone, but he added another condition to it: If anyone knows of this spell and goes to the stone and makes one unselfish wish—the Golden Isles and all its in¬ habitants will sink into the sea.” Day by day, alas, the stone grew larger, and larger, until it even threatened to cover the chief city. Ali Ben Douban was in despair, until one day as he gazed out of his highest watch tower, he chanced to see a begger lad toiling up the rock, which had now grown to be a mountain. This beggar lad was named Perviz, and he was walking toward the city when he saw what he took to be a steep mountain, but in reality it was this enormous stone, signifying the selfishness of the populace. However, though the pathway was rough, he started up, and only stopped to rest when he had reached the summit where there was soft moss, and where a spark¬ ling brook winded its way between the tall, shady trees, with bright, colorful patches of flowers around their feet. When he had seated himself on the moss, he gazed about him. “I wish I had, I wish I were; I wish I had, I wish I were,” said the birds—but Perviz was deaf, and could not hear them. He saw only their brilliant colors. I wish my mother could see those birds, they seem so happy. Perhaps they could cheer her a bit. I wish the old cripple woman next door could have some of the flowers around here. I believe I will take her some. I wish the water carriers could keep their water as cool as the water of this brook.” And as he wished he did not notice that the stone mountain grew smaller and smaller. “I wish I had, I wish I were; I wish I had, I wish I were,” shrieked the birds, but little Perviz only wished that he could help his father in his trade, but because he was deaf he could not. He continued to wish for others, and wished, and wished, until the wishing stone became so ashamed of itself that it grew smaller and smaller until it sank out of sight into the ground. As Perviz rose to return to his home the sorceress came to meet him and spoke to him—and wonder of wonders! He could hear! “Yes, I have given you your hearing,” she said, “because you have rid the Golden Isles of the most dan¬ gerous thing that has ever been here, the mountain on which you were sitting.” Perviz turned, and lo! the mountain was gone. “But I don’t understand,” he said in a puzzled voice. So the sorceress ex¬ plained it all to him. Then she said, “Now come and receive your reward from the King.” And thus it happened that a little beggar boy became prince of the Happy Isles and married a princess. The wishing stone of the Golden Isles has never since been heard of, but perhaps if we could go and stand over the spot where it disappeared and make some selfish wishes it would grow larger, and larger, until it would again be visible. The king, however, took good care this should never happen, for the sorceress guards that spot most carefully; and today, if anyone comes near the spot, the forest and the brook and the flowers appear to be a huge lake of shin¬ ing blue. ■—Nancy Montiettt, ' 27. Wouldn’t This Jau You? Book of Etiquette VER a year ago the editor of Puffs and Patches sent a man to ransack the East for Arabian Nights “atmosphere” at first hand for the 1926 publication. Although this step entailed heavy ex¬ pense it was in the end justified. Professor Puddle Burble N. U. T., B. U. G. was our representati ve across the waters and his mission was eminently successful. In one of those quaint shops ubiquitous in Bagdad he unearthed a real treas¬ ure in the shape of a scroll written in the reign of Haroun El Raschid, Shah of Arabia at the very time when Sinbad the Sailor made his famous voyages. This is a very curious manuscript in all respects and is especially interesting for the fact that it antedates our modern etiquette books by thousands of years. The author, an obscure scholar by the name of Mustapha B. Korrect wrote on “Eti¬ quette to be Observed by Rear Admirals in his Munificences High and Exalted Camel Caravan.” Of the fifty-seven chapters contained in this work one of the most remark¬ able is selected for the Annual. This chapter entitled “How to Meet Difficult Situations” is here translated and set forth. “My son it is well to be clever but it is to possess the pearls of the sea and the gold of Solomon to know the means of utilizing your cleverness. Hark to me and preserve your lives whole and your harems intact. Follow my teachings: do the right thing at the right time and be beloved of kings. I here enumerate all the difficult situations that arise in affairs of state to an Admiral of the Camel Corps and tell you how to make them your own. “Difficulty I: Suppose that the Shah hrs discovered you carrying on an in¬ trigue with his favorite dancing girl. Remedy: Your case is not hopeless if you be of supple wit. Explain to the angered ruler at length and with embroidery of your own devising that the wom¬ an ' s identity is but now established as daughter of your long lost brother. Em¬ brace her again as your lord saw you do when he unexpectedly entered the room, weep copiously—your tears will not need much simulation when you reflect how near to the parting of the ways are your head and shoulders, call her daughter! daughter! with accents piteous and lament the death of your imaginary brother. So you may yet come off with the royal favour unimpaired. “Difficulty II: One of the Shah’s mothers-in-law is making a scene with him. Her temper is venomous, her tongue expressive, she is having a regular female of the species tantrum. You are present. Remedy: Remark in a distinct and quavering voice that the night is co-o-old, br-r-r. Make your exit and come in again at once, shouting that the weather is intolerably hot. Mop your head and take off your jacket, muttering as though the heat is affecting your reason. Seem to debate whether to disrobe further. Suddenly fall in a tit upon the floor, writhe your limbs, contort your features, foam at the lips and feign that madness has overtaken you. You will by this means divert the virago’s attention, save the potentate much unpleasantness and thereby win his everlasting gratitude. “Difficulty III: You have a rival in love who challenges you to a duel. He is seven feet tall and is expert with weapons. Remedy: Carry a high and scornful bluff until you reach the scene of the encounter. At the first address of blades, fall back a few steps and break your scimitar upon a rock. Declare to your enemy that your steel was flawed and that as a man of honor he can not attack you, an unarmed man. Take this book out of your pocket and show him in the chapter “Etiquette in Duels” (page 76) the rule against assailing a disabled or defenseless person. Reason him out of his warlike mood. If your enemy proves to be a non-honorable man, you still have recourse to your heels. Difficulty IV: One of the Shah’s beauties has been abroad and against all laws of propriety and decency, you have seen her shiny nose. It is written, ‘No man may look upon the face of a shah’s wife and live.’ By the laws of the realm, you forfeit your life unless you immediately observe certain stringent conditions. Remedy: Hie yourself at once to the nearest garbage container and plunge head downward into it. Keep your feet extended into the air with the toes point¬ ing perpendicularly to the sky. Remain thus until the Shah inspects in three hours. If he finds your toes rigidly pointing heavenward, he will observe your contrition and pardon you; if your toes waver in the slightest, however, or if your sandals have holes in their soles, he will order your execution by torture and your family will live in ignominy and disgrace. Many salaams to you all gentlemen. The Carnival It has been the custom of Covington High School for some years to give an annual Christmas Carnival. Every year the carnival is sponsored by one class, but every class in school has some part in making it a success. The advent of these carnivals is looked forward to with great enthusiasm and delight by everyone. At these annual fetes the entire student body and faculty join hands for an old fashioned frolic. This year the carnival was held in the earlier part of December in the new Jeter School Auditorium. The Senior Class sponsored the carnival, but the Seniors were assisted by the classes, especially by their sister class, the Sophomores. This was one of the liveliest events ever staged in C. H. S. No doubt that the prevailing holiday spirit was partly responsible. The auditorium was artistically decorated in Christmas colors. Numerous booths of all colors and designs were scattered about the room, and all were doing a thriving business. As has long been the custom at the fete, nearly everyone present was in costume. George Wash¬ ington chatted amiably with a “Sassy” little clown, and the sedate John Alden was very attentive to a gypsy lass. Spanish maidens mingled freely with clowns and country swains and Pierrot and Pierrette were in evidence in many various sizes and colors. There were many unique side-shows, such as “The Lost World,” “The Smallest Girl in the World,” “The Mystery Lady,” “The Hairless Dog,” “The Red Hat,” “The Flower Gar¬ den,” and “The Greatest Curiosity in the World,” all of which attracted large crowds. Toward the end of the evening Santa Claus arrived, much to the surprise of everybody. He distributed many gifts and then announced that it was time to crown the Carnival Queen. This was a long-anticipated event, for the voting had been going on for over a week, and great had been the excitement over who the lucky lady should be. There was a breathless moment of suspense when the president of the Senior Class called all the candidates to the platform. He then announced that Miss Birdie Pfadt had received the largest number of votes and was to be crowned Carnival Queen. The orchestra broke into the strains of “Sweetheart of C. H. S.” Finally the strains of “Home Sweet Home” brought an end to one of the most successful and enjoyable carnivals ever given by Covington High School. Rare Jewels from Foreign Isles Are we proud of our trophies. ' ' I’ll say we are. The few in number they mean a lot to us. The first one is the Silver Shield awarded us as first prize in the contest at Charlottesville for the best annual. The long hours of hard work by the Annual Staff were ' not regretted when our Annual won the shield from the larger schools competing. The second trophy is the district banner won by the baseball team of last season. The third and last is a silver cup awarded the Sophomores in an inter-class contest for supremacy on the basketball court. Verse by tbe Princesses of tbe House of Buddir A1 Buddoor MY WONDER ISLAND Bathed and kissed by tinkling waters Singing, swinging, ringing by, Lies my dainty wonder island All unseen by human eye. In its lonely, darkened woodlands Shady nooks by rippling stream, When the evening sun in setting Lights the island of my dreams. In the lovely dusk of twilight With the still white moon o’erhead You and I, alone, together In my island fairyland. Then my cares are all forgotten, Past and future lost from view, In the laughing, happy presence Of my wonder isle, and you. —Cleva Kidd, ’28 THE WISDOM OF THE PINE TREE Into the denseness of a forest Came a wanderer one day, Who said to a nearby Pine Tree, “Why are you so gay?” The lofty tree bent downward And whispered in his ear, “I am like a dancing sunbeam When the sky is bright and clear.” “I am never, never lonesome In this great world of ours, Where the sun shines so brightly LIpon the trees and flowers. I am happy when the raindrops Beat upon my coat of green, Or when the snowdrops falling softly Clothe me like a fairy queen.” “In the summer when the song birds Fill the air with songs of joy, Then the world should be as happy As the whistling barefoot boy.” The stranger stared in wonder, At the wisdom of this tree, And wished that he, too, were able, Such joys in life to see. —Ruth Floyd, ’28. H PPINESS, YOU GYPSY QUEEN Happiness you Gypsy Queen Will you not stay? Put up your tent Just for one day? Everything I’ll give you Please be my guest, Rings for your fingers Of bracelets the best! Fairies will make you Some pure white beads, Time will bow to you And tend to your needs, Oh ! and sweet flowers Will festoon you with May Happiness you Gypsy Queen Will you not stay? Last week in Spain Last night in old Rome Morning, and in the brush Beneath the sun’s dome! Under its dial, you tighten your rein, Only a moment, then off once again. Off to some country, fairest of the fair, Or to some tomb to seek shelter there. Happiness you Gypsy Queen Will you not stay? Put up your tent Just for one day. —P. Hanson, ’29. AUTUMN LEAVES Leaves of gold and leaves of red, Autumn leaves burned overhead, O, the glory that they shed ! Leaves of gold and leaves of red. Leaves of brown and leaves of gold, Such fun they had the west wind told As they wrestled in the cold; Leaves of brown and leaves of gold. Leaves of gold and leaves of brown, How they hurried to the ground; For a frolic for a rolic Leaves of gold and leaves of brown. —Louise Weikel, ’29. Punk (explaining program to Miss Saunders) : Yes’m, and Joe Gilmore played on the washboard with Jack.” He: What are your initials, Madam? She: P. S. He: But I thought your name was Moore. She: It is Adeline, (add a line) more.” Miss DuPuy : Please tell me what it is when 1 say, “I love you, you love, he loves.” Eleanor : That’s one of them triangles when someone gets shot. Eleanor: Mr. Curfman, may I speak to Clyde LaRue before he adjourns? Mother: Nancy, have you any lessons to get? Nancy : None what so e’er. Mother : Well, get to work on them then. Schram, the artist: I do wish you w ould watch that child. He has spoiled two of my pictures already. Wife (after anxious scrutiny) : Which two, dear? “You say you stayed six months in Ireland and couldn’t land a job?” asked the lady at the door, of the hobo. “Not at me trade, mum.” “And what is your trade?” “I’m a snake charmer, mum.” “Now,” said the Sunday School teacher, “why is a certain part of the church called the altar?” “Because,” said one bright boy, “it is where people change their names.” “I think the new doctor’s a duck,” she remarked, coyly. “Well, I wouldn’t go as far as that,” said her husband, “but I will say I’ve noticed a bit of the quack about him.” Doctor (examining life insurance prospect): Do you talk in your sleep? Prospect: No, I talk in other people’s sleep. Doctor: How come? Prospect : Oh, I’m a college professor. “My dear fellow, it is always best to begin at the bottom of the ladder.” “Nonsense. How about when you are escaping from a fire?” “Don’t you think I sing with feeling?” “No if you had any you wouldn’t sing.” Visitor: Who is the responsible party in this office? Office Boy: I don’t know who the responsible party is, but I am the one who always gets the blame. “Ah, doctor, I suffer too much. Let me die!” “I don’t need your advice, madam ! I know my own work!” Mrs. Costen : I’m going to let the maid off for a couple of weeks. Mr. Costen : What, why, she’s not entitled to a vacation. Mrs. Costen: No, but T am! Mrs. Teller : They gave Mr. Eatmore one of those great big “over-stuffed” lounging chairs for Christmas. Mrs. Crisp : How fitting ! TWO JOSHUAS A negro appeared before the judge on the charge of violating the prohibition act. The darkey was trembling so much that the judge thought he would have a little fun with the poor fellow, so he asked him his name. “Joshua” answered the negro. “Oh” said the judge “Are you that Joshua that made the sun stand still?” “No-no-no-no, suh. I’se the Joshua that made the moonshine.” THE FRESHMEN WOULD LIKE TO KNOW: Which was the longest river in the U. S. before the Mississippi was discovered? Who wrote Gray’s Elegy? What time the eight o’clock train runs ? How long the hundred year war lasted? Why do they all pick on Freshies? Miss Jones telling History class about how she was taught French in college. “The teacher put the word on the black board and asked us what it meant.” Betty: Aw, Miss Jones, they didn’t have blackboards then did they? CLASS HEARSAYS The Continental Congress met in 1775 to ask Columbus to come to America. The Deerslayer got his name because he killed so many deers. Mr. Curfman (in Latin class) : What is the Latin race? Harry: It’s a race between a Latin pony and a teacher’s goat. Ellis (on way to Lexington) : I always knew that Washington and Lee was in Lex¬ ington, but I never thought W. and L. was. Miss Talley: Norman, compare smaller. Norman : Little, smaller, largest. “I have never been whipped but once” said Mutt, “and strange to say, it was for telling the truth.” Helen (disgustedly) : It certainly cured you. When Bob Friend went home from school the other day he was crying. “Miss Talley slapped me because I was the only one who could answer a question she asked the class,” he wailed. His mother was very indignant. “I shall see your teacher. What was the question she asked?” Bob : She wanted to know who put the glue in the ink bottle. Mr. Curfman : Oscar, when I was your age I could name all the presidents as they came. Oscar: Yeah—but there was only a couple of them then. Miss Jones : Sylvia give an example of a panic. Sylvia : Ireland had a potato panic last year. Miss Clynes: Helen E., do you understand the difference between liking and loving? Helen E.: Yes ma’am, I like my family, but I love pie. Miss Clynes (during Junior shorthand) : How many of you studied the twenty-fifth lesson today? Practically the entire class raised their hands. Miss Clynes: Really, that’s remarkable. There is no twenty-fifth chapter.” Short-sighted Lady (in McAllisters) : Is that the head cheese over there? Wallace: No, ma’am; that’s Ernest Williams. Oscar (to girl at Buena Vista) : Haven’t I seen your face somewhere before? Girl : I wouldn’t be surprised, I seldom go anywhere without it. Visitor in Covington : 1 should think by the looks of things here that nothing ever happens. Bob Friend: Oh! its a pretty lively place for it’s size—why, it is only two weeks since we had an eclipse of the moon. Customer: Do you have animal crackers? Hubert O: No, but we have some very nice dog biscuits. “What is it that makes the Tower of Pisa lean?” “Worry over the thought of how near it is to falling, I guess.” Charles : Which do you think is the best acrobat. Houdini, or Donald Ogden Stuart’s hero, who mounted his horse and galloped off in all directions? Reade: Neither. What about Robinson Crusoe? It says here, “after he had finished his meal he lit up his pipe and sat down on his chest. A hundred and eighty days have thus passed in labor and recreation, in study and amusement, and the lapse of time has only tended to weld us all the more firmly together in our love for each other and for our Alma Mater. May these records, like the tales of Sheherazade, bring lasting pleasure and profit, not only to those who had any hand in their preparation, but likewise to all who may read them hereafter. A Well of Wealth mmmsmmsmmmmmmmmemmmmssmmmmmmmmmmsmmmmmmzm Concerning the Bazaar We, the members of the Staff of Puffs and Patches, hereby express our gratitude and thanks to all those who have advertised in our annual this year. Since it is through their loyal support and help that we have been able to finance this 1926 year book, we feel that the student body of the High School should patronize them frequently. Therefore, to every student and to every reader of this annual we most heartily commend the firms and institutions whose adver¬ tisements are found on the following pages. They deserve our support not only because they have so fit¬ tingly demonstrated their public spirit, but also because they pos¬ sess the highest standards of quality and service. otototoZoiotototot t t The Parker Department Store INCORPORATED COVINGTON’S BIGGEST—BEST STORE -Phone 140— COVINGTON VIRGINIA People want what they have always wanted —value for their money. In this day of blatant advertising, the public is up in the air; people are a bit doubtful of what a dollar is worth. It’s up to US, as reliable merchants, to keep a fine sense of val¬ ue and to hold the confidence of folks who have trusted us. We follow the good old reliable system of merchandising; we study our customers and their needs; we keep in close communica¬ tion with the markets; we use our knowledge of both to buy for as little as possible the sort of goods our people will want; and we mark everything at a fair price. PAY THE CASH AND PAY LESS COMPLIMENTS Co Ho LaRUE Covington, Virginia STULL and O’CONNER FURNITURE CO., INC. FURNITURE DEALERS Agents for Estate Heatrolas Copper Clad Ranges and McDougal Kitchen Cabinets Phone 287 P. O. Box 249 Covington - - Virginia Mr. Long: Certainly, did your mother like them?” Norman: I dunno—they just fit my air-gun. ‘‘Can you drive with one hand?” asked the girl in a gentle voice. “You bet 1 can,” replied the young man, eagerly. “Then have an apple,” answered the sophisticated young creature.” 64 How do you keep your clothes long?” nice so By EXPERT CLEANERS Using Glover’s Clerification System in Modern Equipped Plant “Though ill luck has often assailed me And caused me to nearly lose heart. You’re ONE that has never yet failed me.” CLEANING PRESSING Raynor L. Ayres, Owner DRY CLEANING, PRESSING, and ALTERING of EVERY DESCRIPTION Covington and Clifton Forge COVINGTON 214-216 Court Street Telephone 126 CLIFTON FORGE 536 Main Street Telephone 328 (gnutlu ' ru iHi ' ntmictl (Elturrlt J. Herbert Bean, Minister 528 Riverside Avenue “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth.’’ “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter; fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” (Cmmtgtmt laptiat (Cljurrlj T. H. Binford, Pastor THE CHURCH OF THE OLD BOOK AND THE OLD FAITH The Church that has a Place for and an Interest in Young People in your Education do not leave out the Spiritual “Come thou with us and we will do thee good.” S 8 e 8 s 8 � 8 i 8 e 8 s 8 s 8 s 828 S 8 s 8 s 8 s 8 � 8 e 8 ££SS 8 s 8 s 8 S 8 COMPLIMENTS 3hc ffinuington-Mot Springs iRularjj (Club Past Presidents: R. B. Stephenson, H. N. Sanford, W. H. Parker OFFICERS: R. B. Stephenson, President W. M. Parker, Immediate Past President D. B. Landis, Vice-President H. N. Sanford, District Trustee C. R. Karnes, Treasurer D. J. Callaghan, Jr., Secretary E8s8 8 8s88828s8S8S COMPLIMENTS O F w Collies Theatre The THEATRE of ENTERTAINMENT COVINGTON COMPLl M ENTS O F VANITY BEAUTY SHOPPE COVINGTON VIRGINIA o:o: jotoj«:o:oyot wo ' VIRGINIA Mother: Mary aren’t you get¬ ting too big to play with the boys?” Mary: “Oh, no, mother; the big¬ ger I get the better I like ’em.” “A scientist says we ought to eat food that will develop the cranium.” “Well, I could suggest an appro¬ priate menu.” Noodle soup, head cheese, co- coanut pie.” The real ground hog” day is the day we have sausage. THE HA D SITES CO, 329 Main Street COVINGTON VIRGINIA Dry Goods Notions Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Wearing Apparel SHOES or the entire family Rugs, Linoleums Curtain Goods Window Shades and Kirche Rods R. M. LOVING Picture Framing Neat Work Prompt Service A New Line of Swing Frames Frame Pictures and Mouldines Phone 34 314 Main Street Covington - - Virginia ALLEGHANY ICE COMPANY I—C—E Made From Pure Distilled Water Covington Virginia olojo{oto}o}o}oJo lojotojotojol FACULTY and STUDENTS are ALWAYS WELCOME and PATRONAGE APPRECIATED at We COVINGTON PHARMACY, Inc. —IN THE HEART OF THE CITY— High Grade DRUGS, CANDIES, NOTIONS, and SODA FOUNTAIN REFRESHMENTS Graduating Presents a Specialty Phone 147 I. BROOK Men’s Ladies’ and Children’s OUTFITTERS W. L. Douglas Shoes in all sizes Kerchbaum’s Clothes D. ROOKLIN LADIES’ and GENTS’ OUTFITTERS Covington - - Virginia o: ♦♦ £ a o: That Mary Quenn of Scots did not do the “Charleston. That Pocahontas, the Indian Princess, did not have a boyish That John Alden did not use Stacomb to scare the Indians away. That Columbus did not see a pic¬ ture of the new world at the Mov¬ ing Picture Show. That Gesar did not have to study his works as the students of C. H. S. do. That King James V did not play football. Klenzo Dental Cream Klenzo Antiseptic and a K1 enzo Brush O ' NEIL ' S PHARMACY o: ♦♦ £ a o: Visit Clifton For s3 ga “Pa, what does it mean here by ' diplomatic phraseology?’ ” “My son, if you tell a girl that time stands still while you gaze in¬ to her eyes, that’s diplomacy. But if you tell her that her face would stop a clock, you’re in for it.” WILL L. FREDEKING, INC. JEWELERS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RINGS and PINS A SPECIALTY We Build up to a Standard Not Down to a Price AUNT BETTY’S BREAD Better Texture, Flavor, Freshness, and Keeping Qualities H. J. WALTON, Manager Clifton Forge, Virginia ;oto:o:o:o:c� toto;oto?oi Established 1876 Phone 17 julian r. McAllister QUALITY and SERVICE CHINA WARE GLASS WARE ELECTRIC LAMPS and FLOOR LAMPS STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES TOBACCOS CIGARS CHASE and SANBORN’S COFFEES and TEAS NOVELTY GOODS 330 Main Street Covington, Virginia The Betty A —Beauty Shoppe 215 Court St. Payne Building Covington, Virginia MODERN—SANITARY Conveniently Located All Work Guaranteed Under the direct supervision of Mrs. Raynor L. Ayers, graduate of Sintor Hotel Beauty Parlor, Cincinnati, Ohio The Covington Evening Virginian “GOOD ROADS, GOOD CHURCHES GOOD SCHOOLS.” We adopted this slogan when the Virginian was founded in 1914. We have supported it ever since. MW WEST VIRGINIA PULP C PAPER COMPANY COVINGTON, VIRGINIA MILL MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE BOOK and KRAFT PAPERS —Location of Mills — Mechanicsville, New York Williamsburg, Pennsylvania Tyrone, Pennsylvania Piedmont, West Virginia Luke, Maryland Covington, Virginia Cass, West Virginia Spruce, West Virginia 200 Fifth Avenue New York —Sales Offices- 503 Market Street San Francisco Sherman and Pold Streets Chicago COMPLI M ENTS O F CITIZEN’S STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE Covington Virginia Helen (reading) : Think of those Spaniards going 3,000 miles on a galleon!” Delbekta : Aw forget it. You can’t believe all you hear about those foreign cars.” Miss Jones : What is the lowest type of machine?” Ignatius: Airplane highest. Ralph : Submarine lowest. THE CORNER PHARMACY Q U A L I T Y SERVICE D RUGS SODAS CIGARS EASTMAN KODAKS WHITMAN’S CANDY —Phone 9— Covington - - Virginia COMPLIMENTS O F COVINGTON GROCERY COMPANY INCORPORATED J. H. Carpenter, President WHOLESALE GROCERIES Covington Virginia ioioso:otototo:o:o:o G . T. FRIDLEY PLUMBING and HEATING Bathe in a COZY Bathroom by Installing Radiator Heat and Good Plumbing Fixtures -Phone 248- COVINGTON VIRGINIA COMPLIMENTS 0 F COVINGTON MACHINE COMPANY INCORPORATED FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS ALLEGHANY MILLING COMPANY INCORPORATED Manufacturers of Alleghany’s Best VIRGINIA CREAM AND POND LILY FLOUR ‘When Better Flour is Made, We Will Make It Covington Virginia THE Don’t Buy Common! Buy Preferred! CREAM CRUST BREAD The Loaf That Satisfies COVINGTON BAKING CO. Covington - Virginia o:o:oto:o:o:o BURT GIFT SHOP Marv C. Burt, Proprietor Books Novelties China Stationery Magazines Newspapers Clifton Forge - - Virginia Clara : Nancy, where did you get your green stockings ? Nancy (seemingly surprised) : I don’t know, they must have taken their color from me.” Gertrude: Darn it. Miss Talley: What did you say, Gertrude?” Gertrude: I was just telling Eleanor what to do to a hole in her stocking.” —Serve It And You Please All— “PEERLESS” the CREAM of QUALITY COVINGTON Coca Cola Bottling Works —Phone 4— SERVICE, QUALITY you have a Fire Insurance Policy does not mean that you are insured. Place your busi¬ ness with a reliable agent, and he will see that you are proper¬ ly protected in a reliable com¬ pany. Don’t allow your Fire Insurance to be written in a haphazard way. Tn the twenty vears we have not had a single loss that was not settled satis¬ factorily to the assured. Thos. B. McCaleb and Co —Williamson Building— zmmmmmmsm:-. GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS 1 AND 2 COVINGTON VIRGINIA We Live to Serve You And Serve You to Live AND P R I C E S RESIDE TRADE WITH US AND “BANK the DIFFERENCE” Covington, Virginia R. H. Allgood, Manager COMPLIMENTS 0 F A. C. KIDD BUILDING CONTRACTOR COVINGTON VIRGINIA BELL’S SELL RISING and MOUNTAIN GEM FLOURS The Best on the Market Bake it with Kay Moor Coal McAllister bell, inc. Phone No. 8- STANDARD CLEANERS MODERN DRY CLEANING ALTERATIONS Ruth : Oh, isn ' t she a ferocious looking cow. Evelyn : Maybe she’s a he. Carlos Counts: Are you fond of music?” Emma Hamlett: Not very, but prefer it to popular songs. A little learning is a dangerous thing, hut it seems to have no ter¬ ror for the most of us. iototo; }oto;o:ototototc i —Telephone 73— COVINGTON HARDWARE AND FURNITURE COMPANY McAllister Building McAllister Bldg-Covington, Va. Full Lines of Paints, Builders’ and Farm Hardware, Majestic Ranges, Sellers Kitchen Cabinets, Victrolas, Records, Pianos, Player Pianos and Rolls, Floor Coverings. INDEPENDENT GAS AND OIL SUPPLY CORPORATION Distributors of T—E—X—A—S PRODUCTS High Test Gasoline and Clean, Clear, Golden Motor Oils Clifton Forge and Covington, Va. ALLEGHANY P I G G L Y WIGGLY COMPANY —107 North Maple Avenue— EVERYTHING GOOD TO EAT —Covington - - Virginia— Jane was engaged as housemaid, and had not been in her new em¬ ployment more than an hour when she went to her mistress. “Well, ma ' am,” she said, “would you mind giving me a recommendation.” A recommendation, Jane?” ex¬ claimed the mistress, “Why, you have only just come.” “Yes,” admitted Jane, “but you might not be wanting to give me one when I’m leaving.” tioii’t ' siviQiQtoivioiotoioioioivtQtviQioioVii ' S ivioiSioi-iioivioioivi ivioiQtoiQioit ' i ioiQtot ' Zit ' to. CHAS. D. CARTER, JR. FIRE INSURANCE “Better HAVE IT and not NEED IT, than NEED IT and not HAVE IT” Real Estate—Bonds Phone No. 107 Main Street COVINGTON, VIRGINIA PAINTER and ROBERTSON —The Young Man s Shop — COVINGTON-VIRGINIA Iatp.sototo}o{oto:o}o:b ' : ' «! : ' ! : ; C. A, FUDGE CO Caspar: My wife is so econom¬ ical that instead of calling me “Gas- par” she only calls me “Par.” Melvin : Well, where’s the econ- Gaspar : She says it saves the “Gas.” Soph: Miss Talley spent $4 for six fancy handkerchiefs which she gave to Mr. Firebaugh for Christ- 1 X0X %9XPZ?X?XP% COMPLIMENTS C. F. HILL COVINGTON mmm §te $tet2t§z§t§x t?x t mmsm PJPJPJPJ OJOJPJPJPJPJPJPSO VIRGINIA ojolotpjot “Pawson,” said Aunt Caroline ferociously, “I ' d like to kill dat low- down husband o’ mine.” “Why Caroline, what’s he done?” “Done? Why, he’s done gone and let de chicken house door open, and all de chickens has escaped.” “Oh, well, that’s nothing. Chick¬ ens, you know, come home to roost.” “Come home?” groaned Aunt Caroline. “Come home? Pawson, dem chickens’ll go home!” asmn Standard Frames Save Money WTHEN you order frames made, you pay for a certain amount of lumber wasted in cutting. When you buy the Andersen standard white pine window frame you pay only for the frame complete. In the Andersen frame the 57 parts of a window frame have been assembled into seven units and these into two compact bundles for delivery. You can set up these seven units into a complete frame in ten minutes using only a hammer. Here’s a frame accurately and carefully built, complete with pockets and pulleys, that can be used in any farm build¬ ing. We can furnish you with any one of 121 different sizes of two-light window frames. You don’t have to pay for waste lumber nor wait for unusual sizes to be made. The size you want is ready for you. Save money on your building. Come in and let us tell you all about Andersen window and door frames. Here’s your chance to cut building costs and get better frames at the same time. EUGENE MATHEWS COMPANY Clifton Forge, Virginia FRAMES GRUEN VERITHIN A REWARD OF HONOR Whenever an honor is to be conferred—such as to a retiring business executive or to some one who has achieved special distinction—a Gruen Watch is the ideal gift. Its unusual beauty and high reputation for accuracy make it the accepted leader of fine timepieces today. The man who receives it, instantly recognizes in the Gruen name an expression of the highest regard—a true re¬ ward of honor. You will find just the right watch for such occasions in our large selection of Gruens, including the world-famous Veri-Thins. HODGES’ JEWELRY STORE COVINGTON Official GRUEN Agency T. C. Hodges, Proprietor 334 Main Street VIRGINIA During a performance, there was a sudden commotion on the back of the stage, and the manager dash¬ ed behind. “Look here,” he said, “What is all this row about?” H. E. MILLER AUTHORIZED CHEVROLET DEALER A scene shifter smiled broadly. “D’ye know the magician who eats fire?” he said. The Economy Car “Well, he just put the wrong end of a cigar in his mouth !” Phone 14-W Covington - - Virginia Clifton Forge Mutual Telephone Company A telephone costs, monthly an amount equal to an office boy’s day wages. It does the work of many efficiently. Walking, riding, or writing is a waste of time when you can save money using the tele¬ phone. —“Call us in Regard to Rates ”— Byron Dixon (nervously) : Af¬ ter all, dad, the real thing in high school is social atmosphere. The real values lie in the social oppor¬ tunities. Dad (taking out check-book) : What did you Hunk in this time? Dottie : Mother, the Monday Morning Post says that this is “bit¬ ter brush” week and tells every¬ body to observe it. What shall I do ? Mother : You had better brush your hair. LET HENEBRY SUGGEST AN IDEAL GRADUATION GIFT 209 South Jefferson St. A Gift of JEWELRY at the School Graduation expresses your and appreciation of worthy effort. Gifts, from the simplest trink¬ et to the bejeweled adornment, Fraternity Pins, can be purchased at this store Buttons, at modest prices. and Buy with confidence from— Rings HENEBRY SON Roanoke, Virginia JEWELERS and DIAMOND MERCHANTS CRAFT’S STUDIO -Clifton Forge, Va. DEVELOPING and PRINTING Kodak Films a Specialty When in Clifton Forge, Va. The P est Place to Eat is SAMPSON’S LUNCH —Opposite City Hall— American Throughout” 608 Main Street CLIFF MOTOR COMPANY CHEVROLET DEALERS 612 Main Street Clifton Forge - - - Virginia COMPLIMENTS CLIFF DRUG COMPANY Clifton Forge Virginia ojojotolojojojo —PLAY BILLIARDS— ‘A Gentleman’s Game” Ehrhart’s Pocket Billiard Parlor STOUGHTON and MATHERS BUILDING CONTRACTORS ENGINEERS Member of the National Billiard Association of America 203 Maple Avenue Covington - - Virginia Court Street Phone—326 COMPLIMENTS OF C. C. Brinkley W. D. Judy C. P. Barnett Joe Ellis C. D. Covington H. B. Sibley J. W. Payne John P. Flippo W. L. Jennings Mrs. H. C. Miller Mrs. R. E. Thomas J. H. Ritsch Roy Carter Rushford Fleshman Olin and Victoria Payne Harry Robertson, Jr. Eldon Crowder W. H. Ham Sam Saebora R. S. Williams Anne Judson Cover W. O. Woore Bill Walker ‘‘The Three Little Stephensons” “The Payne Twins” F. W. Waggoner W. A. 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