Croswell Lexington High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Croswell, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1913 volume:

Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF CROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL 1913 DEDICATION TO the Superintendent and Principal of Croswell High School, we dedicate this, our “Senior Annual,” as a memorial to the many toils, struggles and victories spent under their supervision in our years in C. H. S. PREFACE 0 school mates, to faculty, to friends and to the alumni of C. H. S. the class of 1913 extends greetings with this book. We have given our time and our thoughts will- ingly and simply ask appreciation for what we have accomplished and a certain degree of leniency towards any imperfections that may appear. We wish to extend our heartiest thanks to those who have helped in any way to make this book a success. And if this book causes one throb of pleasure to every reader it will have well repaid the labor spent upon it. THE HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING J THE OLD BUILDING “Croszvell” Editorial Board R. HARRY LESLIF. Editor in Chief RUSSEL J. CLYNE Advertising FANNIE McGUINESS Assistant Editor MARTHA E. GARDNER Assistant Editor RAY li. FLYNN Athletics FLOYD D. McNAUGHTON Business Manager ALICE A. BOARDMAN Social ELIZEBETH J. WISE Jokes Alumni of the Croswell High School 1. 2. .3 4. 5. 6. 7. s. 9. H . 11. 12. 13. 14. i: . 1«;. 17. is. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 1892. Allen Niles (banker) Andrew Niles (merebant'.i John Arnot (wholesale baker) 1893. John Merrill (teacher) Orville Patou (hardware merchant Win. Curry (attorney) 1 red Moore (furniture dealtr) •lamea Pomeroy (fruit grower) 1894. Etlul Cryderman-Ilull Mamie Richurdaon-West Ethel Sly ... - Mina Wallace-Gill Frank Sherk (druggist) Robert Quail (attorney) Frank Swartz (dentist) 1896. Mal el Goodrum-Edgar Cadd:s Wheeler - Bertha Quail-Sharp Elizabeth Carey (teacher) Helen Paton-Clark Minnie McIntyre Lena Arnot-Torrey Eva Swartz-Laird Ed. Pomeroy - - Win. Ynill CarsonviHe. Mich. Carsonvillc, Mich. Pott Huron, -Midi. Detroit. Mich. Detroit. Mich. Detroit. Mich. Croswell, Mich. Stuart, Florida. Mayville. Mich. Croswell. Mich. Mayville, Mich. Ludington. Mich. Croswell, Mieli. Croswell. Mich. Detroit, Mich. -------. Wis. Lexiugton, Mich. Port Huron. Mich. Manchester. Mich. Port Huron. Mich. Valley Center. Mich. Lansing. Mich. 1897. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. :W. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. Helen ‘SlcCrulie Mami? Scho tile (teacher) Phoebe Men ill-l owan May Getka-Russtll Brit Niles (farmer; Win. Moore (music teacher� Brt Hazel Ernest Johnson E. M. Dixon (banker) ( lias. Matzcn 1S9S. I a ra Goo In m- Went won li Henrietta Niggeman-WiU r Georgia Govette-Ldsz ('ora Shorley Nellie Tennant (nurse) Fred McKay (teacher) Duluth, Minn. Huntington Beach. ( al. Croswell, Mich. Croswell, Midi. Tacoma, Wash. Croswell, Mich. Thompson ville, Mich. Cass City. Mich. Carson ville, Mich. Beaverton. Midi. - Croswell, Midi. Pontiae, Midi. Ypsilanti, Mich. 1899. !• lorence Quail-Falconer Mattie McGuiness-Madill Winnie Rohh-Crook Mabel Arnot Erma Marontate-Mc( lusky Owen Arnot Floyd Purdy Lucius Heard A. I. Arnot (clerk) Wm. Dimphy Julius Stern (merchant) Allen McCredie (dentist) Fred Frostic (teacher) Deceased. Ubly, Midi. Flint, Mich. Dcckcrville, Midi. Deceased. Croswell, M'eh. - Croswell. Midi. Croswell. Mich. - Capae. Mich. St. Charles, Midi. 55. 56. 01. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 2. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 1901. Bessie Dunphv (teacher) Marion Jaokson-IIurley 1902. Carvl Dexter (music teacher) Jennie Arnot (teacher) 1903. Ethel Kca-Martin Naomi Straffron Irvine Purdy .... John Turner (farmer) • Wm. Francis (laundrynian) 1904. Harry Douglas (chemist; Kay McTaggart (street car employee) 1905. Helen Bennett-TJdell Ella De l ong (postoffice clerk) Alice McCormh k-Arnistrong Edna Ward-f'harlett Mabel Curry.......................... George B.dts (hanker) - 1906. Mary Niggeman (music teacher) Mary Sturtridge-Slaek Elsie Rea (typewriter) Lizzie Grice-A r not Owen Graham (teacher� Eavonia McIntyre - Edith Grout - - - Beatrice Mel'ormiek-Mycrs Pearl Piird.v-Jolley Kenney Jolley (teacher) Croswell, Mich. Croswell, Mich. - Croswell. Mich - Detroit, Mich. Deceased. - Port Huron. Mich. ----- , Colo. • Croswell. Mich. Portland, Oregon. Croswell, Mich. - Cleveland, Ohio. Port Huron. Mich. Croswell. Mich. Detroit, Mich. Detroit. Mich. Croswell. Mich. Thotnpsonvillr. Mich. Croswell, Mich. Bad Axe, Mich. Detroit, Mich. Croswell, Mich. harlot le. M' h. Tacoma, Wash. Croswell. Mich. Croswell. Mich. Elkton. Mich. Elkton, Mich. 82. Win. Aitkin (teacher) 83. Frank Harvey tdrugg'st) 1907. 84. Ethelyn Coburn (teacher) 85. Ethel English (teacher) 86. Henrietta Ragan (teacher) 87. Emma McGuiness (teacher) 88. Maurice Patterson (teacher) 1908. 89. Stella Winterstein (teacher) 90. Ella Topping .... 91. Pearl Newberry (stenographer) 92. Kdythe Mcddaugh (teacher) 93. Adrian Graham (student) 94. Ernest Straffron (teacher) 1909. 95. Herbert McKay (farmer) 96. Ross A. Murdaugh (chemist) 97. Ora M. Wixson (teacher) 98. Sadie A. Mitchell (teacher) 99. Rowcliffe J. West (teacher 100. Myrtle A. Tucker (nurse) 101. Gladys 1. Farewell (teachei 1i 2. Alice I. llarvey-Randolph 103. Lo; ise Pethcrick-Law 1(14. Win. A. McNulty 105. Herbert Tweed ie (photographer) 106. Howard Wint istein 107. Guy O. Newbrry (teacher) 1910. IU8. f ern May (teacher) lot). Margaret Margar.v (teadnr) 110. Katherine Fisher-Cummin , x Croswell, Mich. Algonac, Midi. - Lexington. Mich. Sandusky, Mich. St. Charles, Mich. Comino, Mich. Applegate, Mich. Croswell, Mich. Chicago. 111. Detroit, Mich. Croswell. Mich. Ann Arbor, Mich. Caro, Mich. - Croswell. Mich. Caro, Mich. Amadore, Mich. Newberry, Mich. Newberry. Midi. Newberry, Midi. Peek. Midi. Algonac. Midi. Dresden. Out. Deceased. Sarnia, Out. Croswell, Midi. Wichita, Kansas. Croswell, Midi. Helmer, Mich. Croswell, Midi. m. 112. 113. 114. 115. 11 fi. 117. 118. 119. 12( . 121. 122. 123. 124. 125. 12«. 127. 128. 129. 130. 131. 232. 133. 134. 135. 136. 137. 138. 139. 140. 141. Alice Wcidman (teacher) Margaret Harper (stenographer) Margin i i!e Decker (postoffice clerk) .Earle Tweedie (student) Gordon Lewis........................ Ralph Rice (student) Donald Morrison Freeman Sheldon (hardware elnk i Elmer Pomeroy (undertaker) Guy Powell (drug clerk) Evangeline West-Murdaugh Myrtle Ragan (teacher) Florence Hoffman (teacher) Earle Cl.vnc (farmer) 1911. Wave Bradford (Normal s : d nt) Basil Ryan (student) Clare English 'teacher) 1912. Sylva Wixson .... Velma Powell (Normal student) Louise Brother ton (Normal student) Anna Clark ..... Jennie Gray (Normal student) Nellie Gray (Normal student) Elda Robb (M. A. C.) Lillian Sample...................... Floyd Reynolds (U. of M.) Geo. Davis .... Frank Quail (L . of M.) Ray Niles (U. of M.) Hazel) English .... Harold Wixson - - B aumont, Texas. - Cioswell, Mich. Albion. Mich. Detioit. Michigan. Ann Arbor. Mich. Moreuei, Mich. Croswell. Mich. Croswell, Mich. Croswell, Mich. - Caro, Mich. Croswell. Mich. Saudi sky. Mich. A madore, Mich. Croswell, Mich. Ann Arbor, Mich. Onaway. Mich. - A madore, Mich. Croswell. Mich. Ypsilanti. Mich. Croswell. Mich. Croswell. Mich. Croswell, Mich. Lansing, Mich. Croswell. Mich. Ann Arlvor, Mich. Detroit. Mich. Ann Arbor, Mich. Ann Arbor. Mich. Croswell, Mich. Amadorc, Mich. 142. Earl Westbrook 143. Win. Howard Croswell. Mich. Detroit. Mich. Raymond West President Board of Education J. L. Frostic Win. H. Davis T. H. Kingston William Robb Grade Teachers L. MERLE GOULTHRITE J. I. GALBRAITH EDYTHE MEDDAUGH MARY SAPPINGTON GERTRUDE M. MANNING JESSIE WEIDMAN MARGARET IRVING THE GEORGE F. MANNING Superintendent, graduate of the London High School, Ferris Institute and later a one year course at the University of Michigan. We, as students, have found in him a friend as well as superintendent. Under his supervision the schools have progressed wonderfully. Words cannot express our appreciation of his work in our behalf and his many inspirations will remain with us in the coming years. RALPH EMERSON DUDDLES teacher of Science and Agriculture, graduated from Reed City High School and later from M. A. C. His first year in Croswell schools has been a success in many ways. He is well liked by all and is regarded by the students as a “Chum.” ULTY LYDIA L BECKWITH Principal of our High School, graduated from Dodgville, O., High School; later completing her course in Hillsdale College. In 1909 she began teaching in Croswell. We have found in her a true friend as well as teacher and it is with regret that we pass from under her guardianship. We sincerely hope she may be as successful in years to come as she has been in the past. HELEN E. GIBSON our English teacher, completed her High School course in Ann Arbor. The next four years were spent in the University of Michi- gan. She came to us a Freshman in regards to teaching but has proved a success, and has made a friend of every student. Fligh School Faculty G. F. MANNING Su|x rinU n U nl RALPH E. DUDDLES Agriculture HELEN E. GIBSON ICn lish LYDIA L BECKWITH Principal • N I 0 IRS The Passing of The Seniors As at Ur close of a mild day in summer ■Westward at eve draws the sun in its course; Lingers and glows, in the vast ness surrounding Sinks to the depths us by unknown force. So do the Seniors look back o’er the journey. Eager, yet pausing reluctant to part; Viewing those scenes w; have all loved so dearly. Where lives true friendship which comes from the heart. Here through the long years of trial and of pleasure, Smoothly, each pathway lias run side by side. Sadly we think that on almost the morrow Time shall have borne us far past the divide. Yet a few days ‘ere the stern winds of fortune. Sweeping the same bearing gladness or pain. Dij� s at tin- close of our one last endeavor Scatters this class o’er that unknown plain. Year after year have we striven to attain them, Ueigths we have cherished when low on the sands; Now does the jewel as each morn brings it nearer Turn but to stone as wc stretch forth our hands. Surely ’tis right that these thoughts should assail us Cause us to muse when the night shadows low; Earth has no joys like to these swiftly fading. May we appreciate all as we go. Hut when before us the way stands out clearly Why should we ponder 01 dangerously halt; Millions have fallen through procrastination. Lot’s wife was turned to a pillar of salt. So as each turns to some task ’mid the tumult, Let all remember that victory in life Does not consist of a mountain of splendor This turns to dust at the end of the strife. He is successful who helps bear some burden, Bending low catches .some wounded heart’s truth; Seeks to be thankful for each kindness given Still loves the ways and the friends of his youth. And after parting, still may we united Live once again all these «lays as they pass. Fondly those memories shall hind us. remind us, Keep through all time our beloved Senior ('lass. CARLISLE BIGGER, Class History Shirts that pass in the night. And speak each other in passing, Only a signal shown. Ana a distant voice in the darkness; So, on the ocean of life We pass and speak one another. Only a look and a voice Then darkness again and a silence. ’X the annals of our lives no period is marked with more distinctness or stands out in bolder relief and withal is so fleeting and transitory as our school days. It is that transition from ehildhood to man- hood and womanhood. It is the springtime from when the seeds of character are sown. Scarcely do we realize that the epoeh is here, than like a flash of lightning, it is gone, leaving in its train the fire of know- ledge and the light of future prosperity. As there is breaking upon our view the sunset of our sehool life with its rosy hues of pleasure ami gay tints of enjoyment har- moniously blended with the more sombre shades of study and the deeper dyes of diligent labor; there comes to us a mingling of feelings, tinged with sadness ami tinted with gladsome joy. Let us, as we await graduation, glance briefly into the his- tory of the graduating class of 1913. As freshmen we were gay anti thoughtless, little realizing what was expected of us as students of ('. II. S.. until the first semester examinat ons. ami th n. O then! The majority however measur- ed up to th standard and intelligently displayed the teachings of their first half year. At this time Mr. Frostic, in order to further his education, left us. Shortly after the arrival of his successor, our class in elo- cution was organized—hut here we will not call up sweet mem- ories. We did not take part in many social affairs l ut, those into which we entered were above criticism by the upper classmen. The firs! y� ar drew to a close and being successful in passing the examinat toes we were eleva ted one ste p nearer the goal we were striving to attain. Our well-curi)! d vacation passed all too quickly and we enter- ed upon our sophomore year. Some of our number having more credits than were required, cles. rted us to east their lot with the juniors. These together with those that had dropped out some- what diminished our number. That year has been marked as one of many events. Where before there had been three members of the faculty, now there were four with only one on the staff who had been with us before. Although we had a clearer conception of our work it seemrd hard at first to adjust ourselves to present conditions. In February we mo od from the old to the new and modern school building. Aside from a few parties there was the general routine of work. When wo again assembled, the class could hardly be recog- nized as the one that had left the year before. Tin high schools of Peck, ('arsonville and An Sable having added five to our mem- bership thus aiding in raising our number to “23.” As juniors we came into the limelight and joined with the seniors in several parties. This was the most enjoyable year of our high school career for we were in every sense of the word “jolly juniors.” Our class was organized with Campbell as president and at tin close of the year we entertained the seniors with a royal banquet. Ti was the most enjoyable affair of our school life although it was tempered with regrets at parting. The year ended and with it our frivolous spirit passed away (?); for next year we were to Ik “solemn seniors?” Two members from Deekerville and two precocious juniors joined our ranks thus raising our membership to the grand total or 23.” The amity of feeling existing between the classis of 12 and 13 has been transmitted to the ( lasses of 13 and 14. Our year has been filled so full of work that we have Imd but little time for soeial affairs. The girls of the class of 13 are pro- ficient in all branches of domestic art. while our hoys show a strong leaning for. and have demonstrated a proficiency in ath- letics. Three being members of the champion track team of the Thumb, while the remaining three are members of the champion base ball team of the county. During the year we have begun to realize the joy of work accomplished, of tasks completed, of subjects discussed, investigat- ed and truly known. Acquaintances begun by Dame Fortune have ripened into friendships tried and true. And in years to come though adrift in body, may we ever l� e united in spirit and live over and over many times the joyous, happy moments spent together under the inspiration of the teachers and within the walls of our Croswell High School. MABEL K. DAVIS. Class FLOWER Lily-of-the-Valley COLOR Green and White Colon M. Campbell Here lies our st ivero ijrn laird. tin King. Whose words no man relics on. Who never srtid : foolish thin r never did a wise one Martha E. Gardner And then she will talk. Vo (Sods! IIow she will talk. Russell J. Clyne 11 is cardinal virtues an in liis hair. Lita M. Allen See me. woo in� and flatt« r in� . Little ImmIu-s have great souls. Fannie McGuiness Bertha Johnson Work first, frolic never. R. Harry Leslie Tall ami fair with a (liquified manner And as restless as a blacksmith's hammer. Bernice A. Graham Her golden locks hang from her brow like a golden fleece. Elizabeth J. Wise In every deed of mischief, she had a heart to «‘solve, a head to continue and a hand to execute. Floyd D. McNaughton A solemn youth with sober fiz. Who eats his grub and minds his biz. Mabel K. Davis There is language in her eyes, her cheeks and her li|� s. Alice A. Boardman She excels sill in I In learniii); of hinjf Maida L Carr W'lial sweet delights a quiet Iif« affords. Genevieve Weidman Brevity is the soul of wit. Isadore E. Farewell Carlisle G. Bigger I‘I I In merry, I'll In frn 1 11 be sad for nobody. Ever late but always coming, or «•an one love twieef E. Mac Smith She never thinks fora moment that she is not attractive, or forgets to look as charming as possible. E. Irene Doyle Ray E. Flynn Iva M. McIntyre o s|M nk lint little lieeomes a woman. C!oo I boys low their sister. Hut so good have I grown That I love another Itoy’s sister As well as my own. 1 like work. It faeinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it by me. The idea of getting rid of it nearly breaks my heart. Nellie M. Hobbs Tall and slim and most divinely fair. “23” KIDO Mabel J. Kenney She walks as though tin hand won playing. Hail to t he Thief. Ex Cathedra WHEN I see a girl leaving high school who has taken many years of language and then has to deal with so many tilings in life not touched upon by her prepara- tion. I feel that she has not had a square deal in edu- cation.—Prof. M. V. O’Shea. University of Wisconsin. The American public school is the stomach in which our large foreign immigration is to be digested. There are those who lVar that th food will destroy the stomach, but as for myself I have r.o fear so long as our schools continue to fulfil their mission as they are now doing.—Rev. Newell Dwight Ilillis. That a public school building may be ns d economically it ought to be used all of the time—summer and winter, morning, af- ternoon and evening—and it ought to be used for the greatest benefit to the greatest number of people. Otherwise a large part of the people’s investment in the building is wasted. To use a school building only from nine to three, five «lays in the week, nine months in the year.—in other words, to allow it to remain unused more than one-half the working year.—is not only to waste the people’s money, hut to deprive of the benefits of its use many thousands of persons of all ages who might otherwise take advan- tage of them.—Supt. V. 11. Maxwell, New York ( ity. On the playground the child lives, while in school he prepares to live. That is why it is true that if you can tell me how a child plays, I can tell you how he will work. That is why it is true more people go to the bad through wrong play than through wrong work: and why play ranks with work, food and sleep as a necessary part in the balanced life of the child. The playground is cheaper than the reformatory; that is why it is as necessary that children have adequate and suitable play as that they have ade- quate ami suitable schooling. The play life of a people indicates more than anything else its vitality, morals, intelligence, and fit- ness to live.—Hr. Luther H. Gulick, New York City. School life should enable a hoy to say. ' I can.” In the high- er institutions of learning where formerly students Pstened to lectures hv the hour, doing nothing, they now spend their time in labratory work. So the elements of many trades should be brought into the elementary schools—not to train for a particu- lar calling, hut to train and develop the mind in a broader sense. This will cost a great deal of money, for no education is so cheap as hook education. Get the children to work because of tlieir in- terest in work. The old idea that all that the children got out of work was discipline is. I am happy to say. passing away. Voca- tional guidance must be d vdopcd on a large scale. It is not new. Benjamin Franklin’s father took him around to the differ- ent industries of Boston and asked him what he liked best. lie cliose the printer’s trade at the age of eleven—a fortunate thing for him and for others. Something of this kind must he done in this plan of vocational guidance. — Ex-President ('lias. W. Eliot. Harvard University. The schools must offer incentives and stir enthusiasms. Am- bitions must be awakened and pointed to their goal. When hoys and girls are disposed to do whet is decent, let us try to have them do what they want to do. lest the spark be quenched ami they lose the purpose to do anything at all. If one is long on sport and a little short on work, let us give in somewhat to his love of sport in the hope that lie will begin .to like companion- ship with us and reciprocate by giving in to the work which we must require him to do. It is not always well to hold a slow and poky, studious and comfortable hoy up as a model to a live and trying one. It is better to hump them together so that their dif- fering virtues and drawbacks will he somewhat transfused. The unexpected often happens in this country, and the teacher may well be cautious lest the time come when the urchin who distract- ed him because he could manage a horse better than he could ii book shall invite him to ride in the president’s ear oil the rail- road. It is h; tter to see that it takes something of a hoy to man- age a horse, and use that fact to get him into the intricacies of the I took, so that the time will come when he will bless his old teacher for it. ami the teacher may he able to ride in that private ear without any disturbing recollections. - Commissioner A. S. Draper, New York. The new hygiene has before it a great field in which it is des- tined to splendid accomplishments in conserving the physical soundness of the rising generations. Medical inspection through its detection and exclusion of contagious d seases is preventing much misery ami saving many lives. The school doctor in his study of the physical welfare of the children will make easier, happier, and more successful the lives of many thousands of pu- pils. But when this has been said the limited possibilities in this fi 1 1 have to Home extent been indicated. Th � long yearned-for royal road to learning is not always to be found through the sur- geon’s knife. “It has not been demonstrated that if you cut out a child’s tonsils, fit him with a pair of eyeglasses and clear him of adenoids the school term will be cut in half, the general level of education will surge up and the city will save nrllions of dol- lars.” The old-fashioned virtues of industry, application, intelli- gence and regularity still hold sway, and amor.g the reasons for |M or scholarship are still to be found such old standbys as age upon starting, absence, laziness, and stupidity.—Leona id P. Ayres. Bussell Sage Foundation. . In our eagerness out here in the Middle West to herald to the world the magnitude of our corn and wheat crops, the super- iority of our beef cattle and thoroughbred swine, and the tremend- ous productiveness of our domestic hen, we are prone to lose sight of the real issue, namely, the splendid crop of strong sons and fair daughters that the country is producing. In their joyous na- tures we behold at once the bright sunlight of hope and the beau- tiful how of pronvse of our future greatness And glory. Droughts and deluges may destroy our growing crops, disease and degener- ation may play havoc among our cattle on a thousand hills and our treasured porkers in the alfalfa fields; yea. our boasted do- mestic hen may even occasionally cease her productive labors—all these calamities might conceivably come upon us each in its turn, and yet our glory not be dimmed . provided, only, that our grow- ing boys and girls be so trained and safeguarded in the home, so educated and disciplined in the school, the church and the other institutions of the country, that they will develop into well-round- ed. magnificent specimens of manhood and womanhood. — Prof. William A. McKeever, Kansas State Agricultural College. I am sure that we have now' all waked up to the fact that it is not well to have a system of education which tends to educate people away from their life work; and it. is a very had thing to have a system of education which makes men look down on skill- ed. trained muscular exertion, the skilled and trained work of the body. Too often we now see the son of the skilled mechanic, of the blacksmith, or the carpenter, feel that lie is rising if he be- comes a third-rate clerk. Now that is an unfortunate condition of things. We ought to do our best to see that reward and re- spect com in greater proportion than at present to the man who does the best form of manual labor. Personally it has never been any effort to me to give that respect for the man who did a hand- icraft with such skill as to show mastery of his m.iseks. mastery of his physique. There ought to he generally the attitude in the country which will prize as they ought to he prized the abilities ot the carpenter, the smith, the skilled workman, the skilled me- chanic of any kind. He is exactly as much entitled to credit and to respect as any man who succeeds in any other profession, and. by giving him the special training in the special schools, a special training which will bring a special reward, we are doing our part to restore the equilibrium of regard in which professions and trad- es are held in the community.—Theodore Roosevelt. There arc three classes of the laity who pass criticism upon tin public schools: vl) The sma’Iest. least important, but a most troublesome one is the class known as the chronic fault-finder: - a much larger and a more dangerous class is composed of those whose disapproval has back of it something personal. | o- litical, factional or otherwise selfish; (3) the larger class of peo- ple whose criticisms grow out of true loyalty to the public schools, coupled with their interest in young people and a genuine desire to promote their welfare. The honest opinion of every thoughtfrl mar. is entitled to re- spect and consideration. The chronic kicker, however, has no place in this class. lie is the obstinate individual who is never suited. Whatever is. is wrong. If discipline is strong, it is an outrage. If it is mild, it is branded as a failure. Every teacher must accept with resignation the fact that the chronic fault-finder i now and always will ! •■ a part of his life. Those who criticise because of some personal grievance and for other selfish reasons are the source of most of the serious trouble of the school. They resort to all kinds of extremes to get even with tin superintend- ent. teacher, or beard member. The greatest good comes from The best people. When this class of people speak their views ure respected. This portion of the laity looks upon the school as the public's way of expressing interest in the educational welfare and efficiency of its offspring, and these people will never be sat- isfied until the eollege. the high school and even the grammar grades take that fact into account and plan their work on the theory that educat:on should be for efficiency as well as culture.— President Janies W. Crabtree. Peru. Nebraska. We sing the praises of the t «aeher. We bail him as the hope of ‘America. We declaim that the soldier writes history with a pen of steel dipped in human blood, followed by misery untold; the statesman writes the law oil parchment, his successors alter, amend or repeal; the merchant r ars his stately buildings, they crumble, tumble and decay; the lawyer wins victories with logic or with eloquence, they are like whitecaps in our lake, evancs- cent and fleeting. Hut the teacher builds his monument in the hearts of his scholnrs. Ilia ideas are indelibly impressed upon the minds of the young and thus transmitted to future generations. Mis influence is flowing down through the years to come, an ever widening river of blessing. Ami, crowning him with this respon- sibility, we eall him the modern king. Yet the teacher, single-hand- ed. can never accomplish the results hoped for. Those results are a superior breed of people ami the lessening of the unfit and vic- ious. who. like Canada thistles, multiply most rapidly. To succeed iti raising a good crop, a clean crop, free from noxious weeds, the teacher must be surrounded with a salubrious climate and he fur- nished with a fertile soil. Public sentiment must stand back of him. uphold him in his work, encourage him in h:s efforts.—Hon. Emil Baensch, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. ltyp’lf Frank J. Dove President Elizabeth E. Heard Vice-Preside i Lee Peters StTivtary Walter Brown Agnettie Thornton George Westbrook Frank Hurley Gladys Massacre m Kenneth Turk The Juniors JT is hard to recognize in us. the present Junior Class. that hand of youngsters who in September, 1910, with serious faces and youthful verdure, wonded their way up the two flights of stairs, to the rocun which, until the completion of the new school building, was to be the scene of their labors. The room we oeeup'ed was shared with 8th graderR. and little did we appreciate the teasing ami hazing we escaped, by bung so located. Instead, our hearts were filled with wrath at th • indignity, for we seemed as little of th high school proper as we had the pre- vious year. This year was marked by little of importance, if we except our removal to the new building. We had not organized as a elass. and (wisely) our thoughts were mostly of study. But the next year found us with a firmly established place in the high school and with several recruits. This, our Soph- more year, our thoughts, we fear, were less studious ami more frolicsome, for after organizing, the frequency with which our class meetings were held, has only been equaled or surpassed by the present Freshmen Class. Our frivolity was also evidenced by our choice of colors, yellow, purple, and green, as well as by our par- ties which we held regularly once a month. Of those the sleigh ride in midwinter and the travelling dinner with which we wound up the year, are perhaps the most memorable. And let it be said, with no thought of boasting that our class was composed of more geniuses and celebrities than arc often included in one of its size. We had an electrician and wireless operator, a walking encyclopaedia, a breaker of hearts. (O Mabel, Mabel!) a one time student of Yale, and by popular consent, the wittiest boy. the jol- Jiest girl anil the most voracious pickle eater in the entire high school. The dawning of our Junior year found us with several va- fancies in our ranks, loft by base deserters, who had none to swell the numbers of either the Norniniites or Seniors. We have, per- haps been obliged to knuckle down to study more than over before, and the Geometrical theorems and Physics problems, have sometimes fazed even those of our number, who had previously been considered invulnerable. We have also discovered great Ger- man scholars in our midst, among which Herr Braun is unani- mously accorded first place. Naturally, when we add to our pur- suit of learning, the time which we are obliged to spend in quench- ing the revolutionary tendencies of our president, dovelike, only in name, we find we do not have as much time for play as for- merly. But we fed and trust our teachers do. that we have progress- ed since our Freshman year, not only in learning hut every way, and our hope is, that we may still progress, so that next year when we, as the class of 1914, stand where the class of 1913 stands now, we shall feel that our record is as clean ami envi- able as theirs. OLGA M. BATTERSBEB. The Sophomore Class CO I.OKS: Red and Rlack. First Row—Emerson Moran. William We hr, Ralph Patou, Oates Leonhard. President; Elmer Westbrook. Secretary; Vernon Van Camp. Second Row'—Glenn Carney. Arnold Reynolds. Hannah Acheson. Viee-Prea.; Gorgia MeN'amex. Hamid Twee lie. John Preston. Third Row—Mildred Farewell. Martha Cummings. Treasurer: Isalrelle Douglas. Emily Commander. Marguerite Sheridan. Lucy Rainier. The Freshmen Class. COLORS: Red and Him . First Row—Floyd Straffon. Merle Townsend. President; Daniel Barnes. Elroy Wellar. James Klattse. Arehie Ellerthor| e. Si lias Montgomery. Martha Calbeck. Edna Benedict. Second Row—Howard MeCardle. Harry Croat. Clark MeXaughton.-------------Crnnt. Loretta Schell. Third Row—Lillie (iardner. Ella Winterstein. Della Cray. Esther Tweedie. Pheba Cray. Bertha Craves. Vice-Pres.. Jean Jackson. Ruth Gray Forth Row—Fannie Rosenstiel. Edith Battersbee. Mary Westbrook. Mary English. Sec.Trcas.; Lily O'Mara, Elsie Weller. Marjorie Pomeroy. Advice to Freshmen NOW, at the parting of ways, the Seniors experienced in High School Life, have a few words of advice to address to that irresponsible and troublesome class of individuals known as Freshmen. Since it is necessary that every school have a Freshman class in order to graduat • that highly cultivated class known as Sen- iors. it is quite likely that the Freshmen will continue to be in evidence in the future. In the hope that they may profit by a little kindly advice, a few suggestions are given. As all green things love the light we are not surprised to find the Freshmen continually trying to keep in the lime-light. This is their first misdemeanor. To remedy this agood plan would be to always re- member they are Freshmen, and conduct themselves accordingly. They should be more conservative in adopting resolutions: such as leaving s ltool as a class in ease of an epidemic. It would also be better for them l ot to bother trying to institute anything new iii High School a till tics, such as class rushes and this save some lessons in experience. As it would take up too much space to give all the advice that Freshmen need, just a few of the more important things can be commented upon. In addition, every Freshman should learn the C. 11. S. song at once upon entering school, even if he has to miss the music les- son Monday afternoons in order to do so. and more than this he should sing it to anyone who will listen, upon all occasions. This will demonstrate the fact that h ■ is a Freshman, an 1 that is the important thing, for him at least to remember. If the Fr.shmen, after tl� . ir heads have regained their nat- ural si .-, try diligently to study, manage to join the Webster Club, attend all base ball and foot ball ganus. refrain from their child- ish inclinations to whisper more than one-half their leisure time. some hope may be entertained, that in the course of three years more, the best of them may devclope into very good Seniors. NELLIE M. HOBBS. Chronicles of Hezekiah Chapter 1. 1. And it came to pass in the five and twentieth year of the reign of Mann King, The Great, that he smote upon his breast saying: 2. Go to. wherefore should I be judge over the p ople of the land? I will therefore annoint me an assistant who shall judge the Science of the tribe of Seignyouia and Jun Yours, and the So- phitis and the Fresh, which are called Green, even as Beck With «loth rule the Language of the land. 3. And Mann Ning, The Gr« at, did annoint Klarkk to rule tin Science of tin land. 4. Klarkk was five and twenty years old when he began to judge. and he did judge for the space of two years. 5. He «lid not follow the ways of Gour Ley, but did rule harsh- ly, putting grievous burdens on the backs of the people insomuch that they groaned sorely. t . For when the children of H Skul did play Peed Roe, which •s. being interpreted forty-two, after the tenth hour, and when they did not go up into the temple to worship and when they di«l dance after the tenth hour, 7. Then did Klarkk send incsvngciK unto the high priest of the land saying: 8. 1 would that ye would rise up and proclaim the wick. «ln« ss of the people insomuch that they uphold ilv Skul Hops. 1). And so In did afflick the children of the tribe of Ily Skul even unto the son of Kliyn which is called (Vasar. Chapter 2. 1. And in the five and twentieth year of the reign of Mann Xing, The Great, the Bhoys did counsel among themselves saying: 2. L« t ns make war with the trilas lying to the north, and the west and determine which tribe is the mightier. 3. So they did call together the mightiest men of the tribe and the swiftest runners and the highest jumpers that they might fight our battles. 4. And they sent messengers unto the different tribes saying: b. Go to. let each of us choose men that may fight after the manner of the worshipper of Track Meet. 6. And if peradventure our men shall prevail against your men. then shall the children of your land bow down and sorve Kros Wei forever; and if your people prevail against us then shall the children of Kros Wei he your servants. 7. And the other tribes sent and said: Be it even so as yo have said. 5. Then did the host of Kas Sitio gather together (The child- ren of Baad Axe having Kold Pheet.) about the tenth day of the month which is called dun. and they did encamp against the child- ren of Kros Wei near the temple of Aath Letics which is called the judges stand. 9. The Children of Kros Wei brought unto the battle many in- struments of musick to cheer the hearts of their chosen warriors. 10. And all the children of Kros Wei shouted with great shouts, insomuch that the hosts of the land of Kas Sitie were sore afraid . 11. They began the fight about the tenth hour and the child- ren of Kros Wei did smite the host of Kas Sitie hip and thigh. 12. Yea they prevailed against them till the going down of the sun and smote and destroyed them utterly. 13. And the hosts of Kas Sitie became the servants of the children of Kros Wei even unto this day. Chapter 3. 1. And in the seventh and twentieth year of the reign of Mann Xing. The Great, did he aunoint I)ud Dies in the place of Klarkk who had removed from the land. 2. And Dud Dies, which being interpreted, means Pflirt, be- gan his reign on the second day of the month of Sept. 3. The men and maidens of the tribe did have many parties . ven from Pikk Par Ties to Klasz Par Ties and he was apt to for- get which maiden he was to eat lunch with. 4. And the Par Tics did last long with musick and dancing. Then the children of the tribe of Hy Skill would gladly sleep but for the watchful eye of Mann King. The Great, which kept them toiling sorely. Chapter 4. 1. And it came to puss in the month of Xov. the Fresh, which are called Green, took counsel among themselves about the sol- emn feast of Hallowe’en which was fast approaching. 2. They did go into the old Skul which lies to the west of the River Blach in the land of Ilardscrubble, and they did provide themselves with Pi and Kaak and Apples that they might be merry. 3. They did take with them the Sophites who are always sur- rounding them. 4. But the people of the other tribes were enraged at what tin Fresh said unto them and so they called together the men and maidens of the Seign.vours and Jun Yours unto the temple, which is called Studi Ruura and did say one to the other, 5. Let us dress ourselves as Pfreaks and take unto ourselves much Ci Der and Suml Wiehez and Ie Creme and many more vit uals that we also may be merry. t . Then the Fresh became terribly enraged and did say they would capture the victuals of tile Jun Yours and of the Seign- yours and there arose a mighty strife. 7. Mann Xing, The Great, did hear tidings of the coining battle and lie was greatly wroth. 8. Then he arose and hastened to the chief men of the tribes and he did tear his beard and rushed about, saying: 9. Oh men, I would that ye should not «lo these things: De- part even now unto your homes in peace. 10. But they only answered Yep. which being interpreted means notbyajugful, and went on with their battle. 11. But the Fresh did not have as much victuals as the Jun Yours and Seignvours and when they did cat that which they had they did plan to make a raid even unto the New Skill. 12. And when they departed there did fall from heaven a great luin so that they had to hasten each to his own home . 12. Then the Jun Yours ami Seignyours did laugh with much scorn at the Fresh and so the pride of the Fresh bceame humbl- ed and has remained so even unto this day. M. L. GARR, 13. “He Did” Vo wont to Cupid’s garden We wandered o’er th • land The moon wait shining nightly I held her little—shawl. Yes. I held her little shawl How fast the evening flies. We sjM ke in tones of love I gazed into her—lunch basket. Yes. I gazed into her lunch basket I wished I had a taste There sat my lovely charmer My arm around her—umbrella. Kmhraeing her umbrella This charming little miss Her eyes were full of mischief 1 slyly stole a—sandwich.—Kx. She was a very dignified maiden lady and she entered a dry- goods store to make some purchases. “If you please.” she said, “1 should like to see some hose.” Yes’m. said the clerk who was exceedingly bow-legged, leading the way to the hosiery department, “-lust walk this way.” The lady glared «it his waddling figure then said, “1 can't walk that way.” Couldn’t” Future of the Seniors Dear Seniors: As your school days are now drawing to n dose, you nr doubtless wondering and asking what is beyond. For some of on that is already settled, for others it is occupying a big place in the dreaming times, for I know you have dreaming times. Without them life would not be worth living. Let me come into « ur dreams awhile and drop a few suggestions which may help to solve th:s perplexing problem.Thrro are three things you can do after leaving High School. You can seek a higher education. ou can work, or you can loaf. With the last we are not concern- ed. Xo Croswoll Senior ever considered that. If you decide up- on the second. 1 know that you will put into your work all the Lfc and energy that lias chacterizcd your school work. Hut it is the first that I want to talk about ami persuade you, if possi- ble. that our State University is the best place to get the all around education that will fit you for the best place you are cap- able of attaining. The University of Michigan is situated in the most beautiful little city in the Middle West, Ann Arbor. Of course Ann Arbor is not perfect. Her street car system and water works plant will fill your soul with agony, but what an the� compared with the delights of strolling on the Boulevard and canoeing on the Hu- ron. Ten miles of Boulevard winding in and out among the hills and across the river makes a pleasant stroll on nice days in spring and fall, when you are tired of study and need a little recreation. Tli-n there is nothing cpiite so delightful as taking a canoe some evening and paddling up the river, then drifting slowly down again and listening to the singing from one group of canoes, or the phonograph from another, or watching the gay party roast- ing marsh mallows around a bonfire, while the moon shines over- lu-ad and casts the shadows of the great hills and trees across the water and you wish it could go on forever. Hut 1 am getting ahead of my story. When you arrive at Du Michigan Central Station you will find yourself confronted by steep hills on either side. Be not dsmayed. Whether inten- tionally or not these hills are symbolic of the life before you. You must climb. Of course some will take a carriage, just as later they will travel through their college course leaning on their companions, and h dping tlmnselves along by methods both foul and fair. H.tttr climb, ('roswellites. You can easily stop on the way to take your breath and admire the seeneiy, just, as later on. the hard work will Ik relieved and lightened by the frequent pauses for pleasure. College life is not all work, neither is it all play and it is the man or woman who can mix the two judicious- ly who comes out on the top ofilic hill with a sane, wholesome outlook upon life. I know you are going to college expecting to work and work hard and I am glad of it, hut remember that the thing which makes hard work possible is the play which re- lieves the strain. You will find many opportunities for playing at Michigan. Under the new rules all students are members of the Athletic Association. This admits them to athletic events throughout the school year and also to all the privileges of the Athletic fields; Ferry Field for the hoys where they have their football, baseball, and tennis and i'ahner Field for the girls where they have their basket hall, volley ball, tenuis, hockey and arch ry. Then in the winter there arc the two big gymnasiums with all the equipment for the host physical development. Beside the gym- nasium there is the skating rink, where the ice is always smooth end clean, where there is a well heated building in which to rest, and where the rink is always lighted in the evening, making it possible to skate at any time night or day. Coasting is another favorite pastime at Ann Arbor. Oct a party of ten or twelve boys ami girls some moonlight night when the thermometer stands about zero and the snow is well packed down on the roads, and !o to the top of some hill where you can coast for a quarter of a mile, going faster every minute until it fairly takes your breath away. You will probably find two or three other parties on the same hill and before you know it you will hear the clock strik- ing twelve and will have to go home regretfully to dream of the good time you have had. Now just a word about your friendships. As soon as you reach Ann Arbor, go directly to the Y. Ml. (’. A., boys, and girls go to the Y. V. ( A. Here is the place to register, find your rooms and roommates and meet the very best that the college has to offer. Stick to this organization throughout your college course. You will never regret it. and the friendships formed here will last when all others are but a memory. Then join the Mich- igan I’nion and the Woman’s League, and your good times are as- sured for your whole college course. Such are some of the good times of college life. The bad things come only at examination time and are soon over. Col- lege is what you make it. and if you go there determined to get out of it all the good there is in it you cannot fail. If you make the right associations to start with and choose your friends with care, you will reach the top of the hill safely and find the outlook grander and more promising than you had imagined in your wild- est dreams. ‘•Press on and climb, or linger still below. Life is a land we can but partly know; Leagues have been traveled, many wonders met. But the best part is undiscovered yet.” HLLKN K. GIBSON. A Senior’s Command to a Freshman In promulgating your escoteric cogitations and in articulating our superficial sentimentalities and philosophical or phyehologi- cal observational communications, allow them to possess a compact comprehensibility and a concated cogency. Zealously avoid all poly- syllabic profundity. ]� ompous preplexity and pestiferous verbosity and above all things avoid superabundant and ostentatious sylla- bic extensibility. Editorial. Classified Ads. Wanted—Ten thickly padded cella.—Editorial Board. For Sale—A nice fluffy pompadour—Carlisle Bigger. Great Discovery—I have discovered a method whereby the stud- ents can pass their Latin, German, Chemistry and Physics and not do any work. For information apply Box O. O. O.— I. M. A. LIAR, Situation Wanted—As a debater, anywhere, at any time. Flvnn. We would like fifty more dancers like Mabel Kenney or Gladys (’ommander—The Hoys. Anybody without work apply to Miss Beckwith at once. The Students. Wanted—Ten more strong armed men to quell riots in Senior class. Wanted—More will power ami business by Croswell students.— Prof Manning. Wanted—To learn to dance.- F. McXaughton. Notice—To all who enter the Library, I want nothing but silence and little of it. Mr. Duddlcs. Wanted—A nifty fluzzv. who'll let me stick around Jake Plain. For Sale- A whirling, rotating pencil.—Miss Gibson. Lost, strayed, or stolen, a lot of foolishness- belaud Dexter. Wanted- A rocking chair. Mildred Farewell. To win a smile—Russel Clyne. A big tall boy with strong arms.—Mattie Gardner. An Incubator—Buddies. To lx alone—Maid� Carr. A fifty inch cheat—McXaughton. A pound of Anti-fat—G. Commander. A hair dresser—Iaadore Farewell. A coat guaranteed not to get shiny—Ralph Patou. ■Required- That everybody should doff their hats— Miss Walsh. Lost—One sleep—Elmer Westbrook. Lost—One pigeon coop—Dove. To tin public—-In ease any duffer gets sore over any quotation in this book, write your complaint on sand paper and present 1o Fritz Filwock, who will endeavor to capture th • culprits. Tin Editor. E In Deutschles Lied. Prelude. lch uerde ein Deutsches Gesange schienben, Und es wird nicht lange spin. Aber es wird iminer mit tins blciben, Fur es ist ein Volk Gesang. Es ist ein sohones Madehleu. Wer Nam ist Lizabetli: Und wennsie spaziergeht, Sie gehts niet Harry(ette) Er ist ein Deutschles Schuler, Und a lies was er spricht, 1st iminer nur dcsselbe, 1st nur, “Setzen sie auf dom Tiseh.” Der nachstc ist unser President, Er liebt den goldencs llaar: Sie gingen zusammen immer, Und sind ja gar ein Paar. Mattie ist den Secretary, Wer Bywait ist. Fur Katzen Sak. Ihr Freund ist immer Isadore Wer viele Liebelienhat. Ilerr Grosser ju wohl rei.neri kann. Er liebt ein Normal i te I) en Baseball Mann ist. Flynn(igin) Wer denkte Heard gar rite. Und Mici ist von (’arsonville. Und Lita ist von 1’eck. Sie gingen immer in die Schule. Und hat nach jin Knaben gestecakt. Die andern ist ein Gutes Bunch, Sie immer zusammen stiecken. Sie mochten gerri ja aueh das Lunch, Und. wenn je konnen, sie laehelna. Grau und Boardman hat es gethan, Und es ist nicht sehr gut, A her bist du nicht sehr zornig. Wir thaten es fur Jahnes Buch. LAURA GRAY, ’13 ALICE BOARDMAN. T3 June’s Fortune “Oh Molly don’t bother me. My head is all buzzing ami 1 can’t make aenae out of this at nil.” “Well, then come on and never mind any more cramming for tonight. Then is the whole morning to study. We simply must have some fun.” She was one of those fortunate ereatiycs that knew her les- son. or at least thought she did, whether she studied it or not. so had no sympathy, with others who wanted to work it out. dune was not adverse to fun when roused to it, so they start- ed off. Tonight a “bunch” had planned to walk out into the country about two miles and have their fortunes told. The other three girls were waiting around the hedge. “Here they come,” exclaimed one of the watchers. “Hist! Is that they? Tt looks like Miss Ilolines.” “No indeed.” was the indignant answer from the girls swift- ly advancing. “Yon needn’t take us for Miss Holmes or any oth- er member of our dignified faculty. We are just girls who have started on a very necessary expedition.” June was the last one to come under the influence of the my- sterious wand. She was a gontl • little creature meant to bo led rather than to be a learned, therefore the company in general were surprised when the fortune teller started on a lengthy speech say- ing that she was to be the leader in some coming event and really the bright particular star of th • evening. dune’s was the best of any,”.declared Nettie, a gay Junior; when they were on their return way. “To think of our little June being a leader,” said another girl. “Mine was last but not least.” came hack from June. “But girls, how absurd it sounds. I never led in anything in my life but fudge making.” ‘‘She told me about the. “h� ppy day.’ with all the accom- panying pretty dresses, a happy home etc, .soliloquized Molly. “Well, didn’t sh tell me I was to have gentleman company home the night I make a sensationT That ’s some encouragement.” The girls chattered until withir. hearing distance of any watchers, then hushed as still as a mouse. When inside each had her own particular way of reaching her room unseen. “Molly, do help me fasten my dress. I am so excited! 1 know I’ll never get through the evening. Are my checks vcr flushedt It seems as if they arc burning up.” “You must calm yourself June. I won’t allow you to get worked up so. Here. Sit down and rest a few nr nutes before you go to the auditorium.” This was six months later and June and Molly were still roommates. Tonight June is to take part in an important debate which is the cause of her excitement. She is dressed in pure white and looks like a lovely flower. When they entered the aud- ii orium June must necessarily sii with the debaters and as Molly watched her she was as proud of her as li t own sister would have been. June was the last speaker cn the negative side. When it fame to her turn the debate was apparently lost and she arose with a sinking heart. IIci first words were rather faint hut she gathered courage as she spoke and before she sat down the tide had turned for the negative side. The house cheered loudly ami from the school came; “Rah, Knh, Rah,—Rah. Rah, Rah,- Rah, Rah, Rah, June Marslon. She hid her face in her hards and wondered if there really was a chance of winning. Then the rebuttals came on and as she saw their arguments being torn to pieces, her courage failed her but she waited with breathless suspense for the decision of the judges. “Two to one in favor of the negative.” June heard the announcement and rushed to the dressing room to get out of sight. Molly clasped her in her arms ami call- ed her an ‘‘old darling.” When the two girls had gone to bed they settled down for a little confidential. “.June do you remember that night we went to the fortune tellers and what she told you? It has all some true—but having the gentleman company home. Or perhaps that did too. Tell me. you slv little mouse.’ After a short silence June answered. “Yes Molly. Honest now, yon won’t tell? Billy walked home with me and he hinted something about seeing me next week. Do you think he really meant it? Molly assured her that lie did and they both went off to pleasant dreams. WHO? He's tall and he's broad, and they call him a joke And his study, they say its a take: And nine times out of ten we’re sorry he spoke But excuse him because lie is d----. He’s a pretty good cub whet, he gets enough grub And pork chop is just iu his ein; Wears a number twelve shoe now you mustn’t ask who. But his name—Well it must b- quite --------. A woodpecker lit on a Freshman’s head And settled there to drill; lie bored away for half u day. And finally broke bis bill. II. S FACULTY EXC HANGE. You ne’er can object to my arm around waist And the reason you’ll readily guess. I’m an editor and I always insist In the freedom of the press. Agriculture Croswell High School’s New Department. Ol’K course in agriculture is still passing through that period of critical inspection that all new tilings must necessarily pass through, and is still enjoying the distinction and hon- or of representing a timely step taken to make the Cros- well High School the best high school in the Thumb. Now that we have an agricultural course, what do we expect that it will do for our school, w? at will it do for our graduates, mid what will it do for this community? This course as other vo- cational subjects, will give our s« hool the reputation of furnish- ing an education that is useful and practical, an education not se- cured for ornamental purposes but one that prepares its students for life. While this work will be of vocational value to only a few. it should he taken by every student enrolled, for agriculture poss- esses a peculiar value as a training subject. Persons may be taught to think just as effectively by the study of farm manage- ment as by the study of mathematics or Latin, if it is equally well taught. That, as yet, it has not been as well taught must be ad- mitted. Only four years ago, there was not a high school in the state teaching agriculture and there was not a text book on the market that was adapted to high school work. The older subjects, such as Latin and aglcbra are better organized and solidified, but in themselves they have no greater educational power. The teach- ing will rapidly improve as the educational material becomes bet- ter classified. Geometrical theorems are still demonstrated as they were twenty years ago, but our knowledge of nature’s laws lias chang- ed wonderfully. The very fact that what is considered to be the best today may be bettered tomorrow, lends to agriculture an in- terest that no other subject can supply, an interest that causes students to wake up and see things; an interest that leads them to become real investigators and experimenters. It will not be the aim of this department to merely inform boys about farming and “ to fill them up” with facts which relate to farm life, but to thoroughly discuss the principles which under lie these facts. Conditions may change, but where the principles are thoroughly understood, the farmer should he able to apply them. When the boys from our high school go back to the farm they will be better able to continue their work successfully, not because they have learned a mass of facts which sometimes ap- ply and sometimes do not. but b. cause they have learned to think end to reason. In thus learning they arc going to help solve problems of the farm such ns increasing crop yi lels per acre on n now depleted soil, that their fathers in all these yeats. with the virgin soil to begin with, have not ever started to find a solution to. .Inst the placing of the study of agriculture in our school will also do an untold amount of good in dignifying farm life. That this is very necessary can he seen from the following facts. (). It. B?nson, when commissioner of schools in Wright county, Iowa, asked 164 of the older hoys of 34 rural schools in that county, how many intended to become farmers. 157 Said they would have nothing to do with farm life. Of 174 girls 163 answered the question in the same way. Three years lat r dciing which time elementary work in agriculture had been introduced. 1 2 of 174 hoys who were asked the same question answi red that they in- tended to become farmers. 161 Of 178 girls also expressed a de- sire for farm life. Last year one boy in our Rural Economies class offered as an objection to farm life the fact that the best girls do not wish to marry a fellow who is going to live on a farm. Of course, the ollu r fellows immediately asked him how he knew. But if that objection is really true then the subject is worthy of the most careful investigation to find out why it is true. Do you think, if tl� e young man who is living on the farm possesses that degree of culture, of training and mastery of his business which is possess- b.v the most successful man in other walks of life that the best girls will object to life on the farm? If on the other hand the farmer is lacking in training and in general culture and he sees in his farm and in farm life only an opportunity’ for making money, then who would blani • the best girls for objecting to marrying a farmer. President Roberts of M� I)o aid College says “Man’s educa- tion is not necessarily completed who knows how to grow big crops and make big profits, but when he knows how to expend these in improving himself, his family, his home, and his commun- ity.” Hence our new conis is not primatily intended to enable one to raise a bigger steer or bigger ear of corn but that by so doing he may make a better home for a better child. Our motto: Bett r farms and better farmers.” During the first semester the above mentioned aims seemed far distant and somewhat visionary. Interest seemed to develop� slowly . But with an increased enrollment for the second semester and with the most remarkable attendance at our Farmers school, the course has certainly s: eured a new lens; of life. Since then the interest has been shown in many wavs. Sam pies of se«� ds have been sent in to he tested; «-alls have been made for conducting the tuberculosis fst; the boys have been busy with the Babeoek Tester, we have also figured out balanced rations for several farmers. While it is impossible to test seeds for every farmer we hope we will have an opportunity to teach every far- mer to test his own seeds, and to operate a Babcock Tester of his own. The County Normal is certainly going to “boost” the Cros- well Schools by disseminating tld work through out the county. It was through the untiring efforts of Supt. Manning that tin course in agiieulture was introduced and it has been due to his loyal support that it has made the growth it has. Supt. Manning says that a eours? in Doniesfc Science is coming next and girls, we are with you in hoping that it will. WE. the Seniors of the Croswell High School 1913 being about to leave this sphere of happy events, do declare this to he our last will and testament. Firstly—To our superintendent we will all our unused note- books on condition that he use them for checking down the names or persistent whisperers. Secondly—To Miss Beckwith we bequeath a rest if she will liSe it at the first available opportunity. Thirdly—To Mr. Huddles we bequeath the struggles ami ad- wntures of the chemistry class on condition that he overlooks all unnecessary explosions and combustions, contrived by our more adventnroi s students for the purpose of exciting commotion. Fourthly—To Miss Gibson we will the following articles viz.; a life’s subscription to a Suffragette Gazette; Foley’s cure for colds and eoldsores; a footstool; a revolving pencil, and a new air plant. Fifthly—To our Janitor we bequeath the following; some dusthss erasers; vacuum cleaners; patented door fastenings and a new ladder. Sixthly—To the Junior boys we will the right to go with the freshmen girls and to the Junior girls we will our “stiffness.” Seventhly — To Sophomores we bequeath our honors in ath- letics and base ball. RALPH K. HUDDLES. 1913 Eghtly—To the Fr.shmen we bequeath the right to a class meeting every night, a party every Friday night and to th pres- ident we will our punching hag if hi will bestow upon it his sur- plus energy. Ninthly—To Walter Brown we will Russ 1 Cline’s pink tie ami shy glances on the History class. Tenthly To Jake Plain we bequeuth Colin Campbell’s late hours and studious disposition. Eleventhly To Frank iiurlcx we will Harry Leslie's good at- tention in classes. Twelfthly—To Frank Dove we bequeath Flynn’s businesslike attitude towards athletics. Thirteenthly- To Elizabeth Heard we will Iva McIntyre’s quiet disposition. Fourteenthly—To anyone who wants them we bequeath Eliza- beth Wise’s and Mattie Gardner s joint secrets. Fifteenthly—1To Nettie Thornton we will Alice Boardman’s sober countenance. Six teen tidy—To Gladys Messecar we bequeath Mae Smith's and Irene Doyle’s studiousness. Seventheenthly—To Francis Matthews we. will Fannie Me- Guinnos’ |.osition as librarian. Eighteenthly-—To Olga Battersbec we will Mable Kenney’s v. itty jokes. Nine teen tlily- To everyone we bequeath our best wishes. Witnessed by us and signed this first day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirteen. Witnesses, f NORM AN ROBB. (WILLIAM WEHR. An Alumnus’ View Point JT would seem unjust not to permit of but a small space to that port in of the Alumni upon whom the cares of the world depend: who carry the burdens and responsibilities of at least l-20th score year and one. from under the supervision of “dear teacher;” who readily recognize their super-knowr due even over that of the high school students themselves. And what better, than that they should off r a few words of wisdom, may- haps to the School Board itself, hut more probably to the under- graduates of our Jligh School Alum mater. How often in every day life one meets with tin realization of the importance of a firm foundation. Regardless of your task it is forever confronting you. And yet how often in this realization can you feel thoroughly satisfied with yourself. Talk to the self made man that is justly proud of his title or t � tile man that has had all the privileges of a higher education. Talk to the professional man, or the tradesman; the farmer, or the common day laborer. What is the inevitable result! A confes- son of that real zation of some weak link in the life of each in- dividual ease . Now compare th.se results and what do you dis- cover! That the weak link rests in the vicinity of education, th neglect of the education its If or the neglect of the opportunities of an education. Generations ar becoming more and more con- vinced on the basic principle of education. With all due regard to ward schools and colleges, we will nevertheless be forced to recognize, in the high school, the great- er hulk of that basic principle, due to the assumption of responsi- bility and tin partial recognition of its importance by the stud- ents themselves. We say greater bulk, not necessarily in gross tons of actual knowledge acquired, but rather with reference to the essentials of a foundation. It is more so during the four years of high school life than at other pciiod, that we form habits which go to make our several foundations. Of course circumstances and environment of later life are bound to alter these habits according to the strength or weakness of our will power. However they are always there, in the old high school form, to he taken into consideration. Almost every cause for regret that one may have in his later life, iuvol- ing basic principles, should he ar. added point in the realization c! the high schools' importance. And now Mr. Taxpayer, what does this mean to yout Surely not a dollar and cents proposition but instead, one of duty ami of pride with a return figured in compound interest, found in the generalizing of the standards of citizenship. To you. High School Students, it should have an even great- er significance. It rests with you to prove yourselves worthy of your opportunities. Upon what you prove yourselves to la , rests the returns of the older g .aeration, and surely they are justified of a compound interest. It is yours to decide, the frequency of the cause for regret, in later life, ol a weak foundation based «lur- ing this habit forming period. Then wake up to your responsibility. Screw your determina- tion to get all that’s gctahle out ot high school to even a higher point. B not. necessarily a valedictorian, but a Mixer. Its a foundation you are after and not a concentration to one idea, so make it as broad as stability will permit. Mark it as one of your theorems of life, that, Success is to Enterprise as Thoroughness in to the High School. ADRIAN GRAHAM. Society. Ol'K frst Senior party was held at Maida Carr’s home Monday. September 23. We entertained the Juniors and our faculty. The evening was spent playing both indoor and outdoor games. When we had played until everyone was tired lunch was served. While we were partaking of it anecdotes were told while some had their fortunes told. After lunch we departed on oar homeward journey having spent an evening of many misunder- standings but much pleasure. The Juniors entertained the Seniors at a poverty Hallowe’en party in the high school auditorium and gymnasium. At nine o'clock a large number was there in spite of the rain. After enjoying ourselves playing games and singing songs, we were called down to the gymnasium wh re an appropriate Hal- lowe’en lunch was served, after which we tried to see who could cakewalk the best, played some more games and then went home, everyone talking at once about the good time we had had. One of the most enjoyable events of the season was the school supper held in the high school bnild ng December the thirteenth. The tables were kept full of dainty eatables by the Senior and Normal girls. The Senior boys ushered and the teachers prepar- ed the food for the tables and every one made themselves useful. The people began to arrive at fi e thirty and continued to come until eight thirty. Music by the orchestra helped to make a very pleasant evening. The proceeds which were seventy-two dollars and fifty cents were used for school decorations. On the evening of February the twenty-sixth the L. M. M. and G. L E. S. S. clubs together gave an indoor track meet in connection with a box social in the high school auditorium. The High School orchestra furnished music for the first part of the evening and about nine o’clock the traek meet began. Misses Heard and Board man were the captains. They chose sides from the persons present and selected the contestants from their re- spective sides for each event. Mr. Manning announced the events and Mr. Buddies acted as referee. The events and winners were as follows: Standing bread jump in which each persons grin was measur- Ist—Leslie—4% inches. Vocal high jump. 1st—B. Wise. 2nd—Bigger. ITamimr throw, in which a S|K ngc on a string represented the hammer. 1st—Peters 14 feet. 2nd—Leslie—13% feet. Diseus- a sjHMige. 1st—Barnes—2b feet. 2nd Hurley 17 feet 1 240 Yard dash in whi-h everyone took part, tin result a tie for both sides. Relay- Miss Graham fed plain po|H orn. finishing a minute be- fore Miss Beckwith and McNaughton. The boxes were next sold. We found that there were twenty boys to buy boxes ami only fourteen boxes. Some purchased the boxes in twos until everyone was provided for. The lunch was eaten and then everyone depart 'd at tin early hour of eleven o’clock. ed: The Charter Club. THE Sanilac County Y. M. C. A. was organized in Septem- ber 1912 ami on October 7th the county committee met and called a secretary. Carl E. McGeath of Allegan. Mich., a volunteer worker for seven years in Allegan Co., was secured and lu reported for work Nov. 12th. The first work in the county was securing a delegation to at- tend the 10th Annual State Boys Conference in Grand Rapids, Nov. 29. 30 and Dee. 1st. Nine boys from the Oroswell H. S. and four from the Sandusky II. S. met Sec. McGeath in Croswell af- ter the football game on Thanksgiving Day and left that evening for the Furniture City. It was a big delegation, it was a big trip to make, it was a big convention and the hoys all received some big things and re- solved to come back to the biggest and best organized county in th. state and start some big things for the fellows that had to stay at home. The boys enjoyed the fellowship so much on this trip that they decided to make the delegation permanent and organized the Conference or Charter Club with the following as officers for the first year: Frank Dove, Croswell, Pres.; Ford Parkins, Sandusky, Vice Pres.; Carlisle Bigger, Croswell. Secretary; Robert Hoffman. Sandusky, Treasurer. They took for their aim and ambition, “One hundred hoys from Sanilac County for the Saginaw Conference in 1913. “The Boy’ Life of Sanilac for the Man of Galilee.” The Croswell division of the lub paired off into four pairs under the leadership of their President, Frank Dove, and organ- ized four groups of Junior boys. These groups have been meet- ing all winter and have conducted a House of Representatives and a Senate. They’ hold Bible Study and Business meetings and have been favored by several addresses by business men, two im- portant talks being the ones given by Mr. Tice and Representa- tive Fred E. Dunn. The Club has the following members: Arnold Reynolds, Lee Pe- ters. Ray Flynn, Jacob Plains. Elmore Putney. Kenneth Turk. Le- land Dexter, Carlisle Rigger and Frank Dove. This club will be in charge of the First Boys Conference of Sanilac Co., which will be held in Sandusky during the Easter vacation and by their ex- ample and through their influence the Boy Life of Sanilac Co., will be reached and greatly helped in the days to come. Our motto—“Be A Friend.” CARL E. McGEATIL THE COLD. Mary' had a little cold That started in her head And everywhere that Mry went The cold was sure to spread. It followed her to school one day (There wasn’t any rule); It made the children cough and sneeze To have that cold in school. The teacher tried to drive it out, She tried hard, but—kerchos:— It didn’t do a bit of good, For teacher caught it too. MISS HOBART. If there should lie another flood Straight to this book I’d fly For if the earth were wj-ter fillet! This book would still be dry. Charter Club Arnold Reynolds, Lee Peters, Ray Flynn, Jacob Plaine, Elmore Putney, Kenneth Turk, Leland Dexter, Carlisle Bigger, Frank Dove. High School Y. M. C. A. The Webster Club THE Webster Club meets every Monday night. At 7 :30 the debatoiB and speakers, about twenty-five in number, assem- ble in the auditorium. Amid the hum of voices and ripples of laughter ihey settle down to'the business of the evening. The president calls us to order. A talented young lady favors us with a selection on tin piano. A hush settles over the room as ve are carried away by the melodious strains of the selection. Next comesa sp.ech. The young man, who has held himself in with an effort, now proceeds with much vigor of voice and gesti res to say all he can in five munites. A sigh of relief then a burst of applause is heard as the speaker takes his s at. The debate, which is the most important event of the even- ing. is now introduced. The members settle themselves for deep Ihinking. After many contradictions and expostulations the de- bate ends. While we wait for the Critic's report and the decision of the judges, we listen to another Demosthenes. The members usually become somewhat restless while he rattles on with his mes- sage. At last! the critic’s report. Then the decision of the judges. Another burst of applause. The president tails on the Censor to give his report. Tie usually reports all in good order. A motion for adjournment is moved, seconded, and passed. The secret session is then called. Of the deep and hidden mysteries of that sacret session 1 dare iu� t e’en whisper, but all ends well, and the various aspirants for oratorical fame may be seen ami sometimes heard wending their way homeward in pairs and groups as fits their fancies. As we go to press we learn that a triangular debate has been arranged with the high schools of Sandusky and Deckerville. on I he'subject, resolved: ‘’That the United States Should Increase her Navy.” This will be “The Acid Test” of the club. May the members prove worthy namesakes Ralph K. Huddles Nettie Thornton Fannie J. McGuiness Alice A. Boardman Daniel Barms Elmore Putney Colin Campbell Lee Peters Jacob A. Plain ('arlisle (J. Bigger Bertlia Johnson Mattie E. Gardner Russell J. Clyne f the great Webster. Members. Isadore Farewell Frank J. Dove Kenneth Turk Lita M. Allen Mabel K. Davis Floyd MeXaughton R. Harry Leslie Elizabeth Heard Ray E. Flynn Elizabeth J. Wise William Wehr Bernice A. Graham EDITORIAL. Senior Alphabet A is for Allen, a demure little lass. B is for B:gger, who is praying to pass. C is for Campbell, cherished by all. D is for Davis, who is graceful and tall. F is for Flynn who is married we know. G is for Gardner who is looking for a beau. 11 is for Hobbs so tall and so thin. .1 is for Johnson who always stays in. K is for Kenney that huge ship of state. L is for Leslie, always out late. M is for Me Guineas, a shy little dame. S is for Smith, who wants to change her name. W is for Wise, who laughs all the time. Also W for Weidman so klein ach so klein. The Webster Club L. M. M. Club Ix la M. Allen. Ivn M. Melntyre. Franci� Matthew� , Olga M. Battorabcc, Mabel K. Davis. Kliznl cth K. Heard Oladys Messncre. Fannie MHJuiness. G. U. E. S. S. Club Mildred Farewell, Martha E. (Gardner. Klizalieth J. Wine. Alice lioardmau. Isiulore Farewell. Bemiee Graham. Civil Government. The president takes the yoke of office. The salaries of teachers are paid from the dog tax. Benjamin Franklin produced electricity bv rubbing eats back- wards. The cause of the revolution was that the colonists wanted room to pasture their cattle. The Spoils System. The place where spoiled things and waste are kept. The board of health has largely taken the place of this. The Humor of Geometry A Perpendicular—Hobbs. A Problem—Doyle. The I mit—Marjorie Pom roy. The Extremes—E. Heard. An IncPned Plan --Jake. A Variale—Putney. A Sq ’.are—McKenney. An Angle—McNaughton. A Book—F. Dove. A Theorem—Manning. A Circle—O. Commander. Devil’s Bridge—M. Colbeck. A Proposition—II. Leslie. A Constant—M. Carr. An Axiom—(Iladys Massacre. A Pyramid—Campbell. An Exercise—Physical Torture. i Proof—Dictionary. Locos of All Points—Libraiy ano Prof’s. Office. ('onclusion—Diggers. Rules for High School Students I. All inmates must be in their cells by midnight. ir When entertaining the room must be lighted by the smallest lamp available. III. Please do not make the gross error of disturbing the house- hold by studying before ten o’clock. TV. If you get hot at anything go to the refrigerator. It works fine V. Don’t be afraid of night air. The best air obtainable is along the Bla k Kivcr. VI. The committee wishes to state t� ‘at these rules are subject to change without notice, but nevertheless urges their adoption. VII. Those students who are dry go to the drinking fountain. It is dry too. Excelsior Tlx shades of night were falling fast When home the lamp shade came at last, Whieh I had bought, that very day In town, packed in a sort of hay— Excelsior. My brow was sad when I beheld To what a size the shad ■ had swelled: For surely, if it were not such. They'd never, never need so much Excelsior. 1 lH ro the package to my room. For how could I forsee my doom? I pushed the desk and table back And slowly started to unpack Excelsior. I burrowed deep, and downward dug, Until I’d covered all my rug. I spread it. then upon the floor, Hut still I pulled out more and more Excelsior. “It cannot be,” 1 said at last. “That in my haste the shade I’ve passed. Hut though the lamp shade I may miss, 1 know I never ordertd this Excelsior., Then it began to fill th aii. The desk, the table—everywhere. It reaeh d the ceiling, blocked tlx- door, Ami yet there still remained some more Excelsior. Next morning I of course was missed, And with the shade clasped in my fist. With hay below and hay above, They found me in a mountain of Excelsior. EX. People and Things That Make Us W eary. Instructors who never fail to meet their classes, Ice on the side walk. The mailman. Birthdays. Tight shoes. Blueberry pie. A hunk of bone in a hash. A punk show at the theatre. Three hundred pound girl to dance with. Jake Plain’s stuttering. Miss Beckwith’s tests. Squeaky shoes. Measles. Resolved That I will be my own boss.-Flynn. That I will cut bumming out.—Campbell. That 1 will smile.— Hobbs. That the Hall is the best part o' the building.—Peters. That Dexter is going to be Massacred.—('lass. That Putney is going to get Allen. (All in) That the fountain be filled.—High School. That Barnes is becoming a Boardman. Arabian Nights The Arabian Nights is a wonderful play. There hasn’t been its like for many a day. Art llummingtop is the principal part, And this jaior hero has to smart For having a little innocent fun, Which he wishes and wishes he- never had done. His mother-in-law has her eye on him. And keeps his life in a regular din; 'Ilrs woman’s name is (jilibianu. She’s the Ivggest snooper in all the land. Next in line comes an actress fair. With flippy ways and fluffy hair. Sh smokes, and flirts, and puts on airs. And hasn't such a thing as cares, l.aisy Maitland, the American niece. Now comes in for her share of the piece; She k gentle and fair as a little white dove. But nevertheless, is a victim to love. Ralph, too, is in love ami thinks it a slain. For Arthvr to say lie's a married man; And when he tris to explain it to her. Art passes him off for a widower. Gcoigy. Arthur’s dutiful wife Thinks she is going to loose her life; T or someone follow d h r down the street. B «HI ;sc she was so trim and neat. Joshi a. his mother’s darling boy. Usls money as a child, a toy; Tie thinks Rose is just tip top. But now they are married all this will stop. Barbara, the maid, is a wee little lass. And Dobson thinks she is the first of her class. We’ll now leave the actors to take care of themselves. And we will go and look after the elves. LITA M. ALLEN, 0. II. S. 13. Athletic Board of Control (I. K. Manning. Ray B. Flynn. President: F. Merle Townseud. Freshman Rep.; Carlisle G. Bigger. Tnwk Rep.; Frank J. Dove. Laura Gray, See.: Colon Campbell, Senior Rep.; R. Harry lavslie. Vice Pro-.; .Ineoli A. Plain. .Iiiaior Rep.; Mildred Farewell. Sophomore Rep- Track Team Frank Quail. William Howard. Captain. (5. F. Manning I .eland Doxtor. Colon M. Campbell, K. Harry Leslie. Carlisle (� . Bigger. Athletics and Nature Once more we feel the mighty strain That sways us to and fro, Ami fired alike each youthful brail . lu eenturies long ago. We think with care did Nature form These men of whom we read. Or each in splendor did adorn With noble heart and deed. It was not thus, ’tis wrongly said They only reached the goal Of perfect manhood, wisely led, Hy strife and selfcontrol. llow, then, could we but honor them. When we just pause and think That on the mountain top each jem, Is near, so near, the brink. The maximum of strength of mind Is only tendered to. The man whose body stands behind. To fight each battle through. While mind and body hand in hand Defies the darkest sea. They’re wrecked and helpless 01 the Unless there’s harmony, l'or this we toil and strive and train. To further Nature’s plan. And surely all is not in vain. Iler masterpiece is man. And. Nature, we would in this hour That thou from out thy glen, Of youth, bring forth a budding flower. Oi worth. O! make us men. CARLISLE G. BIGGER. C. II. S. ’13. School Athletics THE foundation of a sane mind is a sound body. This be- ing our standard, it has been Croswell’s aim to bring about the most efficient educational era, through the de- velopment of those qualities, which go toward character building, keen perception, and mental as well as physical power: the fundamental principles of true American manhood. Since 1007 Croswell's advance in the athletic world has been me of almost unequalled progress. Success followed success, year after year, until today no school of its size in the state can pre- sent such a record of repeated achievements in the eyes of the followers of athletic sports. It is the work of her track teams especially of which Cros- ell is justly proud, and perhaps e thrill of pride and devotion comes over the loyal and patriotic citizens of Croswell, when the feats of some of our past but honored athletics are pictured be- fore them; Howard, for instance, as they sec him fighting his way to a record in the quarter-mile run at Ann Arbor, or as he ran that gruelling but winning race to the tape at Gass City last year, whereby giving us the championship of the Thumb for the second year in succession, by a narrow margin of one point; or as we be- held once more the picture of “Quail” throwing the hammer through the score board at Ann Arbor in 1911, thereby winning the championship of the state in that event. We also feel a Rreat thrill of pride and expectancy, when we think of our still present members of that famous interscholastic team, Captain Bigger, as he strove, sick but game to win his place in the mile run. and even in this condition succeeded in holding fourth place against the host athletes in the state of Michigan. And still we are not exhausted. Never before did prospects in track look so bright as they do at the present time, for what men we have turned out an just samples, and mighty good ones at that, of what we can turn out. We have the men, most of whom have been under fire before, and with the same hardy little manager Manning on hand to keep things moving at a lively clip. Our men of Croswell arc out for just as big a year at least, as that one two years ago. which was characterized by such spectacular performances of that great interscholastic team. We have two large meets this year, the one o n annual county field meet at Sandusky and th. other the large interscholastic meet at Ann Arbor, and to both of which we will send our study champions in track, knowing that they will help as before in upholding th • honor of our school not only in Sanilac county, but in the state us well. And now we must touch upon another phase of our athletic work in the school. Base ball! The grand old national past- time has once more been revived in our high school ami is re- ceding tile loyal support not only of our school but of our citi- zens as well. As proof of tin fact that our efforts were well re- warded even though it was our first year for some time in base ball, and that we have something worth while yet for our loyal support is. we point with pride to our last year's schedule which shows u record of eight games in all of which the big end of the score was placed upon our side of the line We believe that it is to the everlasting gloiy of our school that such a body of young men ao our school turns out. can go lu a neighboring town, perhaps in wet territory, play the game and return home without once seeing the inside of a saloon or other public liquor drinking place. Our men arc working hard to again land a championship in Sanilac county. Wc have adopted to a man, the good old plan of winning on principle and team work and not uj� oii tin- personal gam system, and are looking forward to a championship game with our west side rivals next •Tune, in which will be settled the all important question as to who shall he the champions of San- ilac county in base ball. The roswell High School has a vigorous Athletic Associa- tion. It is organized for the purpose of promoting all that a healthy spirit for athletics stands for. The Association is closely associated with the State Association and with Michigan 1'niver- sity athletics. The Association is under the management and advice of 111 • Superintendent. The Association is now in an excellent financial condition. The Association is very helpful in keeping up the in- terest in school, and under its present management it proves to la a gnat moral stimulus. In order to enter athletic contests strict regulations as to scholarship and deportment must be complied w th. and students are thus stimulated to keep up to rank in scholarship and manli- ness while securing the undoubted advantage of good physical training. Daily attention will be given from the kindergarten to nor- mal to physical culture by suggestions and drills in correct hab- it ; of walking, sitting, sleeping, eating, breathing, calisthenics, etc. A gymnasium lias been equipped and baths installed for use of all high school and normal students. In track work the Croswell School has made an enviable re- cord, the track team being holders of the County championship cup, the Thumb championship banner, and the Tri-State trophy for second place. Wm. Howard, a 1912 senior, holds the silver cup for being the champion high school athlete of the Tri-State meet of 1911. A baseball team, organized and managed by Supt. Manning, won every game of the County schedule for 1912, thus becoming the champions of the county. RAYMOND E. FLYNN, C. II. S. 13. Base Ball Team Schedule of High School Activities 1913 Base Ball. Sandusky at Croswell—April 11 Yale at Yale—April 19. Debates with Deckerville and Sandusky—May 2. Harbor Reach at Croswell—May 9 Deckerville at Deckerville—May l(i. Sandusky at Sandusky--May 23. Field Meet at Ann Arbor—Maj 23 and 24. Deckerville at Croswell—May 30. Harbor Reach at Harbor Retch—June 0. Sanilac County Field Meet—June 13. Normal Commencement—June Id. High School Commencement-June 20. Some C. H. S. Screechers Here's to our track team To everyone. 11 erf ‘s here to our track team Best ’neath the sun. Here's to the jumpers ami those who run. To those who sprint for they’re going some. I.oud let us cheer them Let the air ring 1 or they can broad jump ami hammers fling. Three cheers for Croswell For they’re all right Watch them win honors and medals so bright. Tunc of You’re a Grand Old Team. On, The grand old team 01 the white and the blue You’re the best at the meet today. You’re the winner of old Croswell High And everything’s coming our way. We are right with you Go ahead, put her through. And we'll carry away the score. Just pitch right in You're hound to win And the day will be ouis onee more. Tune of ‘‘Pony Boy. (’. H. S. C. II. S. Oh, the school we love the liest. They’re not slow See them go. All around the track. There they go, There they go. Watch them reach the goal. Giddy up. giddy up, giddy up. Go, ur High School Boys. Um! I'm! IJm! I’m! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Whistle! Whistle! Whistle! Croswell! Hail, 0 Hail. Its hail to the victors And its hail to the conquering heroes Hail Hail! to Croswell The champions of the meet. Boola Song. Well here we are, Well here we are. Just wateh us rolling up a score. We’ll leave those fellows behind so far They won’t want to play us any more. We’ve hope and faith in old Croswell. To win we eannot fail. Well a boola, boola, boola, boola Boo. Boola, boo, boola—’oola, Boo ! Chorus. Boola, Boola. Boola. Boola. Boola Boola, Boola Boola When we’re through with these poor fellows They will holler: Boola. Boo! No isn’t it a shame, now isn’t it a shame To do those fellows up so bad? We’ve done it before We can do it once more Though they’ll feel very, very bad. We’ll roll up the score so very high That you will hear them sigh, Boola. Boola Boo. Boola, Booia. Boo. Boola, Boo. Boola. ’oola. Boola, Boo. Boola, Boola, Boola, Boola. Go Croswell, Go Croswell When we’re through with These poor fellows . They will holler “Croswell.” C-r-o-s-w-e-l-l C-r-o-s-w-e-l-l C-r-o-s-w-e-l-l Croswell! Locomotive Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Croswell! Croswell! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Croswell! Croswell! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Croswell! Ray! C. H. S. Anthem Rally round ye loyal classmates. Loud let your praises ring. Loudly praise your alma mater I is for Croswell that we sing. Always first in deeds of courage Are her men in every game, See them sweep the field Never known to yield .Making greater our high school fame. Cho. White and blue we hail thee Ever our colors true. Oh, see our colors that stand for honor And to us victory bring. Rah. White and blue forever Glory to every man. On field or in hall We will answer thy call Lor we love thee dear ('. II. S. Ever true thy sons and daughters Scattered far throughout the land. By one faith and love united As one mighty band we stand. And in every rare and sorrow May we sometime think of thee. Strong our hearts once more As in days of yore As we sing of our loyalty. HERE was great excitement on the Campus of Conway Hall. It was the day of the great game which would de- cide the base ball championship between Conway ami Munroe Academies. The two schools had long been bitter ri- vals. The preceding year Munroe had won the football cham- pionship by five points. Conway had the track meet to her cred- it, but had only been gained by a small margin. The base ball championship would practically establish the status of the school for the next year. The teams were donning their suits in the spacious Conway gymnasium. The boys were laughing and joking and Coach •Jameson was passing among them handing out words of encour- agement anil advice. After a short time the Munrm team trotted out on the field amid the cheers of their supporters on the north grandstand. The Conway Nine was about to follow suit when a messenger boy dash- ed up and handed a telegram to Bob Wright, the captain of the team. With much laughter and jesting on the part of h;s com- panions. he hastily tore open the message, but his face paled when In caught sight of the contents. This is what met his gaze. “Father dangerously ill. Come at once. Tom.” Glancing at his watch, he found that he had just time enough to pack his Cho. The Substitute suit case and catch the afternoon train for home. The rest of the nine looked at each other in dismay. What, was to be done? Wright was the star twirler of Conway and much of th« ir hope of winning the game rested upon his skillful curves; for him to be obliged to leave them at this critical time was indeed hard luck. Consternation reigned. The Coach was in despair. He ran over in his mind all possible substitutes. Tay- lor might do hut he could no; play on account of a sprain- ed wrist. McKay, who poss ssed considerable ability when he chose to exert himself, was out of town. York, the only other man who could possibly fill the place was barred because of a condition in Latin. It seemed that luck w?s against them. The only available person was Cameron, who was not noted for hav- ing any special skill in any branch of athletics, and besides he had the disadvantage of being very sensitive and easily rattled. The Coach hail intended to use him as a substitute if any were needed. Finally Jameson decided that although the ease looked hopeless, it, would be better to give him a trial than to throw up the game entirely and with some trepidation the team took their places upon the diamond. During the first five innings neither side scored. This was slightly encouraging to the Conway boys, hut it was doubtful how long it would last. In the sixth. Munroe managed to make two scores. Result, great rejoicing in the North grandstand and despair in the south. In the next inning Cameron was th ‘ last one up to hat. The other two had gained bases successfully and everything depended on him. But sad to tell the north grandstand had discovered his failing, and when he took his place the hooting and jeering in- creased. The pitcher, delivered a hall which looked promising to Cameron and he raised his hat am! struck, only to find it dropped gracefully downward when it reached him. The yells from the grandstand increased in volume and number. Cameron felt his last shred of self control slipping from him and he struck wildly hi the next two halls which came iilmijr, retiring from tin field amid the hisses of the crowd. In the eighth, Munroc scored still another and it looked as if the game were go ng to he hers, when Conway again left the tielci with a zero after her name on the score board. The onwny fans had become resigned to their fate ami'ac- cepted their defeat ns inevitable. • NN hen .Munroc left the field after her half of the ninth, sir. had still another run to her credit. The Conway boys were des- perate. Each determined to mak« an extra effort, but. thought they. Cameron was certain to spoil their work as he had done before. hen his turn again came to bat, the game had reach- ed a crisis. Two men were out and the bases full. If only he would rise to the occasion ami accomplish something. It was al- most too much to expect. The first ball thrown was to© high but he struck at the next, only to miss it. The next two balls were h t pass but one was called a strike by the umpire. He had only one more chance to save his team from defeat. Everything rest- ed with him. Cameron snapped his jaws together and a look of determinat on settled on his face. As the next ball came sailing along, he raised bis hat and struck it a mighty Mow sending it tar out of reach of any fielder. Runner after runmr came home. T he crowd went wild. Cheer after cheer shook the air. When the hall finally came hack, Conway had six scores against Mini- roe y five. The day had been saved for Conway. iva McIntyre, c. n. s. 13. Shingles Ten Years Hence Prof. R. E. Flynn. Chief of C. S. Detective Agency, 1908 Grand Boulevard. Washington. L). C. Rev. Rabbi Jacob. Ainswull Plain P. II. D. Killer of pigs. Dr. Colon Campbell. I . C. Fixer of Spines, Cash, .Midi. Prof. Cnrlvle Bigger. Graduate of Indianapolis Conservatory of .Music. Lessons in Vocal and Instrumental. Kev. Floyd McNaughton, Pastor of 1. E. Church. 183 1st St.. New York ity. Thomas Edison Russel Civile. E. E. Graduate of Michigan University, Detroit, Mich. Supreme -Court Judge. Rubiccon Harry Leslie. Lawyer, diplomat and citizen. Wash. D. C. Prof Volta. Ampere. Von Guc-rica, Benjamin Franklin Dove, K. E.. B. S., A. B. Diseases Found at C. H. S. (i) “Tardyne.” Tilly disease is one of the mos! serious that was ever known to the school. It was dreaded by the faculty more than the white plague. Miss Beckwith especially is very much opposed to it. And the students, having same, are never honored by having their names on the front -board. Of course this is a great draw-back to the patients and many times proves fa- tal. There 1ms betn as many as twenty-six eases in one day. It traxels in groups of an even number of girls and boys. Cause:—It is caused by burning the juice of the city to ex- ci s.s for different reasons and generally affects the students who live near the school house and have no alarm clocks. Symptoms:—Shortly after the last gong is rung the patients begin to gather in the eorridors with blanched faces and abated breath ami you may see their faces peering through the doors. Then they come filing into the assembly ‘mid blank looks from the faculty and grins from the students. Cure:—There is no known Kelp for this disease. Teachers have been working and toiling for a relief hut it is with no avail. Ail names of patients are recorded and sent to the school board. These patients are not loved by the faculty afterwards. (2) “Freezites.” Frcezitcs is a disease that is very common. All persons are subject to it any time during the months of November ami May inclusive. Boys are very subject to it when they intrude on some “No Man Club.’’ Symptoms:—In the first the patients will feel a coldness of feet followed by chills. Later symptoms, which are harder to de- lect, lie is given a cold reception which consists of many queer that in h s mind have no meaning 11)18 Patients:- During the yo..r 1913 the disease did not have a very good chance to spread because of the over amount of coal and th various Men’s Clubs.” As health offici r I found a few light «lists in the school but the only persons who hail it were ti.e editorial board who spent many long hours working in the library at the year book which some incomers believed had ne'- er bad a fire in it. Cure:—Lots of ‘hot air. bluffing and smil s. (3) “Grindum.” This disease never troubles C. II. S. to any extent. Th re are however sufficient eases to warrant its mention. Individuals who suffer from this, gen rally find comfort in solitude. Average students are never troubled with it. Symptoms:—A desire to study after 9:30 A. M., wrinkled brow and falling hair, elbows shiny, unhealthy abundance of B’s on their report card and loving looks from the faculty and en- vious stares from their classmates. Cause:—Heaven knows. Cure:—Graduation, getting interested in society and getting next to something frivolous. (4) “Fussup.” Very common ailm?nt. Almost every student has a tendency toward it; even the faculty are subject to it. The most danger- ous outbreaks occur during spring and fa11. Some h nlthy people expose themselves willingly and some patients resist all efforts to he cured. Nature: 1’s ally spasmodic. The temperati're rises gradually i.i the morning reaching its highest at ten o'dot k ami tie- ipiiet seclud'd sj � i is sometimes necessary. Cure:—Co blind, get deaf, become dumb, then C—r—o—a—k. (5) . “Lackatime.” Th s disease troubles the students who have a dread for their landlady and a feeling for another body, espe irl’y on moonlight nights. The victims become burdened with the ronfin merit of their doth s. The air becomes too dense in his room, h- leaves in haste. His mind is on another part of th- ci’y and there li has- tens ini|H rvioi:K to the demands of study and of work of all kinds. Res Its:—Bested, broke and bent, conditions, F’s by the score. Cure:—Become an editor of The “Croswcll” or obtain some position in connection with some II. S. publication. Nervousia. This is a disease that nearly all people are subject to. Fresh- men are more subject to it than others. Symptoms:—It can be detected by a noticeable shaking of the knees ami deathly pallor of the face. Causj:—Among the Freshmen it is caused by homesickness fear when receiving their first marks, and getting ducked into Black Rivor by tin upper classmen when standing to give their current events. Cur� :—A pound of starch, a little encouragement from fac- ulty. smiles and enchanting looks from Seniors and an injection of grit. (7). “Flunkitis.” This disease is very popular in ( H. S. especially among the Juniors. This disease travels among students of a dreamy ami fussy disposition. Symptoms:— When a student sits and gazes into space ami bis mind is concentrated on fiction or physical culture magazines h« is coming und r the spell. The teachers cast disgusting glances and shake their heads at them hut they pay no attention. They study with a scowl on their face. Then th • marks begin to fall on their report card. And the call of “next” in each class beeonus monotonous. The Red marks soon appear and th n the student begins to appear pale mound the gills. Then he is call- ed to the office and he comes out after a while with a “Don't fare” expression on Ira face. At last the conditions and then Flunkitis is in full control of the patient. Results:—He is fired and then falls into the Underworld. Cure:—Study, stay in nights and don’t ride tin ‘‘Pony.’ EDITORIAL. Silently, one by one, in the infinite notebooks of the teacheis Blossom tin lovely zorois, the for-get-mc-r.ots of the Freshn.cn, The Janitor JT nffords me great pleasure to introduee to you Mr. Moore, our High School Janitor. He Is tall, good natured and young. As we enter the corridors we meet him in the act of carrying the ladder into the assembly room to set the clock ahead just enough to cause the students to he late. His face is usually dirty ami he is dressed in a suit of over- nils. which have a bountiful supply of grease at all points, and a jacket that has seen better days. It a lecture, reception, or en- tertainment is to he given in the High School Auditorium he ap- pears w.U dressed and with a remarkable dean face for a mar- ried man. Although he has a few shortcomings, he is an excellent jani- tor. lie ina'ntains perfeet discipline in the corridors and makes all under classmen clean their feet upon entering the High School. His duties in the Assembly Hoorn are never slrrked. When we go in everything is in perfect order. During his administra- tion he has kc| t the boiler room in model order, something un- usual for the Croswell schools. Mr. Moore is certainly a fine type of an industrious man and We. the class of 1913. trust that his days be long in the Croswell schools. K. WISE. C. H. S. 13. The Mornin’ Exercises The janitor presses, long and hard Till everybody’s nerves’s jarrtd her kling-te-klong, it splits the hall I n sounds like something’s ’bout to fall. Hut every jigger gits a hook, Aud ambles round to git a look. Then some yap yells “You got a comb? Oh--keep it then, got my own.’’ The floozies twist un squirm tin stare, Jist so’s to look fussed up for fair. Un «11 walk in with stately grace Bout like the Cherubs take th ir place. Kuz each deceitful soul kin feel That gitting marked right off the reel, Is sure to have a little smart. An aint no kind 'A way to start The mornin’ exercizes. Then when the hull kabooss still, Some digin in jis fit to kill. The maidens on the fackultie ‘•it up to see who all’s tardie. Un when the dead roll’s all marked down They punch the bell un we all march round Right opposite to the mercy sent, Where all our guardian angels meet To keep us straight with marks and looks While Klynn un Mickie shoot the books. But when the music starts to play In that gram! ol familiar way, Them strains on Annie Laurie floats Un 'for we know it gits our goats. So ouch guy pickcs his Annie out Knr through the crowd un starts to shout, In mornin' exercizes. Un when we've singed un sang un sung. Till that old 'seinbly fairly rung. The Gineral, he comes walkin’ in A lookin’ business like uz sin. Then sizin up the bunch with pride, Says something to his self inside; Throws back his head, pulls dowi his vest. Twists up his wrists, shoots out his « best. An from the book he alles brings lie says he'll read to us somethings; •So, calm and low he reads of strife. On men that made success in life. I n we git nervous thru and thru A walling we could be great too l’n sittin' there in peaceful bliss II hits ua how some time time we ll miss Them mornin exercizes. CARLISLE BIGGER 'V, Quarantined Dedicated to anyone afflicted with chicken pox, small pox, scarlet fever, mumps or measles. (’ray twilight deepens fast. Each shadow darker cast. Veils that the day is past, leaves earth so lonely. Held by some cruel disease. Whose wrath none can appease; Saints would be ill at ease, Wicked, disdainful. hanev the weary brain. 1 ills with an endless train: Imps of the past bring pain. Torture the prisoner. I nbidden thoughts will run. To countless tasks undone; Many yet unbegun. And night descending. Cheerless breezes sigh. Waft echoes sadly by, Which strengthen friendship’s tie Anchored in darkness. Weirdness as of the tomb. Wraps all in dismal gloom; Flesh must accept it’s doom. Night has descended. You who in health go free. Mark well your liberty; Strike, ere the stern decree, Makes you a prisoner. CARLISLE 0. BIGGER, ('.II. S. ’13. Another Six Hundred Half a block, half a block. Half a block onward Packed into trolley cars Rode the six hundred, • Maidens and matrons hale. Tall spinsters, slim and pale On to the bargain sale Rode the six hundred. Autos to right of them. Hansoms to left of them, Hying trains over them Rattled and thundered. Forward through all the roar. On through the crowd they Imre To Price and Sellars store Rode the six hundred. W lieu at the mart of trade. Stern faced and unafraid. Oh. the wild charge they made All the clerks wondered. There’s not to make reply, There’s not to reason why. There’s but to satisfy All the six hundred. On the bargains still intent. Homeward the buyers went With cash and patience spent And friendships sundered. What though their hats sport dents, What though their gowns show rents, They had saved thirty cents, Noble six hundred. “I’ll lx deviled,” said the Ham. “I'll he darned,” said the sock. “I’ll be stumped,” said the tree. “I’ll be blowcd,” said the horn. “I’ll be hanged,” said the picture. “I'll be switched,” said the train. “T’ll be dammed,” said the river. A knife and fork can't spoon, but a nap kin. ’Twas Night. (A Crime.) The stars were clouded in a veil of mist. A cloudy canopy overhung the sky. The vivid lightning flashed And deep-tomd thunder rolled Along the vaulted sky. The elements were in wild commotion Hut the storm without was naught Compared with the fury raging within the man lying yon der, -Murder in his heart and the foul instrument of destruet ion in his hand. The storm increased in fury. The wind blew with terrific violence, The thunder roared with deeper energy, When the murderer sprang from his sleepless couch And relentlessly killed—a mosquito. Mr Manning (In Civil Gov’t.) If you girls were out walking at Ypsilanti and met three negroes walking abreast you would have to get off the sidewalk. Mabel Kenny: What if you didn’t get off the sidewalk? Manning: Oh,—Well—Well Uni. You’d probably be safe. Duddles: “What becomes of all the snuff that’s manufactur- ed ?” Martha Colbeck: “No one nose.” “If I should kiss you,’’ asks the bashful young man. “Would you call your parents!” “Well said the girl, It wouldn't be necessary to kiss the whole family.” Teacher to Pupil: “What is your spinal column?” Scholar: “That is what my head sits on one end of ami I sit on the other.” The teacher told the pupils to write a short essay on Lincoln and one hoy handed in the following: Abraham Lincoln was horn on a bright summer’s day, the 12th of February, 1809. He was born in a log cabin, he helped his father to make— Transferred lie told the shy maid of his love, The color left her checks. But on the shoulder of his coat It showed for several weeks. Buddies (In Chemistry): Some one said this morning on the test that Sodium Carbonate (lmk-ng soda was used in the manu- facture of gun powder. With a sharp look at the girls, he said. “Sometimes soda biscuits do kill people but not from the same effects as gun powder. Class: Roars of laughter. (In Cheni. Class) Mr. Buddies: The air in this room is com- posed of 4-5 nitrogen and 1-5 oxygen. Leslie : Ard you said the air in this room is four-fifths air? Buddies: Yes sir. If they would take you out. 1st Scholar: ‘‘What's the ’lectrieian doing over to t.lie school house?” 2nd Scholar: “Putting in the 'lectrie switch.” 1st Scholar: “Blemy, If they's going to do the lickin’ with a ’lectrie switch, I goes. .Mr. Buddies: What becomes of all bugs in winter? Elmer Westbrook: “Search in .” .Miss Beckwith (In Latin) “Winn I was sixteen years old, I had tianslatid all of Caesar.” S‘ud nt (In rear of room) : “What, was printing invented at that time?” .Mabel Kenny (In Eng XII): “And wlmt sort of a figure would I cut at the Court of King Pelras?” .Miss Gibson (In 1’. S. History talking of voting south): How many negroes are equal to a white man?” Bigg«r: “We—well—well. Miss Gibson, wouldn't that depend on how big the man was?” A Senior she, A Junior he, To win the maid Ilis one ambition. With love he burned, His class he spurned. Result: Three plucks A ml one condition. The teacher lammed him on the head Which was against the rule. It made the children laugh ami play To see the lam in school. Junior: I sin II cabbage burning. Senior: Your head is too near the stove. A Tragedy. Act 1. A poodle dog. Act II. A street car track. Act III. Toot. Toot. • Act IV. Bologna. Scient fic. Remedy for a cuckoo clock which fails to announce the hours. Cut down the supply of bird seed and the mechanical aviator will get sore and go on a strike.—T. Hu. Mr. Manning in Physics class — “Jake, why an icebergs al- ways s nounded w'lh fogf Jake—“Why. why because they are generally cold. Sib nily. one by one, the hours stole away As Liz and Harry measured shoes and waited for the break- ing day. Wanted—A new kind of Harden (er) Oates. If skirmishes is painful 1 wonder how the battlefield. If Civile has eaten oysteis what has Potassium Carbonate? If a beet keeps in winter would a carrot? The s:ck man had just come out of a long delirium. “Where am I? he asked feebly. Am I in heaven?” “No dear.” croon- ed his wife. “I am still with you.” I’d rather be a could, if I could not lie an are. 1 or a could be is a maybe, with a chance of touching par. I’d ratio r be a has been than a might have b en by far. : or a might have been has never been Bi.t a has was once an are. “The Martyr.” The anx o: 8 throng is pressing close To gaze upon a form laid low, Outstretched upon the field he shows The malice of an unknown foe. Some stand with angry mien near by And swear swift vengeance for foul play While others kneeling o’er him cry. Give air. Stand back you fools away. The form so still shows life, he sighs. He groans, shakes free from deathlike thrall And. lifting slow his frame, he cries. “I’ve got my wind. Line up. l lay ball.” “You an my dearest one” lie said. “Without you give me death. ’ “You are my very breath of life;” And then he held his breath. A careless rube Blew out the gas— On his grave They mow the grass. Wasted. Physics Prof. (After a long-winded prop.) Ami now, we get equals O. Sleepy voice (From rear of room) Gee. all that work for no- T.g. Sir. I am looking for a little succor.” “Well, do I look like one?”—Louisville Courier-Journal. The Way of Life. I used to think I knew I knew But now I must confess The more I know I know I know I know I know the less. “Did you ever contribute to the Atlantic Monthlyf” asked a swot t young girl of a former author. “Not. monthly—daily,“ replies the author. “ Yes,” said the author sadly “Last summer when I crossed to fcurope.” Willing. M'ss Gibson: I don’t believe you’re half so warm as you are making out you are. Campbell: We’re not heh. Well you just feel of my hand and s ■ . Miss Gibson: Blushes and gigg’es. Some Scientist. Mr. Huddles gave a talk one morn’ng on tin great feats of recent scientific experiments. “Burbank,” said Mr. Huddles, “made white blackberries,” —also he intended to cross the firefly and the bumble bee to ob- tain a bug that would work all night. And that among some of the other experiments was the cross:ng of the spider and wire- woim to gel a worm that could weave wire fences. They have also endeavored to graft an egg plant and a milk weed to obtain a custard pie Prof. Manning came into the assembly room one day. A troubled look came over his brow, then, as he took in the sit- uation he said, “Clyne you and Peteis run up two of those blinds.” Amusement general. Miss Gibson was telling one day the tales and troubles at the State Normal School at Ypsilanti when Leslie spoke up. “Say Miss Gibson. Ypsi is a regular nigger town isn’t it? M ss Gibson: “Yes, everybody. ' Leslie: And you just came from there. Teacher (As she came into the class room late) Well. I don’t know what to talk about this morning. Sleepy voice in back of room: Talk about two minutes and then stop. A “Little” Formula This formula of life was given to a freshman one day by Mr. Manning. “Love a Ft tie, spoon a little, give a little, earn a little, laugh a little, cry a little, chaff a little, sigh a little, work a little, plav a little, sherk a little, give a little, pray u little, scowl a little, chin a little, take a little. lose a little, make a little, mu a little, log a little, pun a little, brag a little, walk a little, roar a little. w. cp a l ttlc. breath a little, sleep a little, gri ie a little, wait a litti . Ob I tell you its the little things in life that 0011111.” In Mod. Hist. Class: Mary, Queen of Scots gathered up her supporters and fled into Ireland. Teacher (In Physiology class) Why is it nee ssary to a-quire a correct carriage in youth t Backward Student: Why, 1 suppose if they don’t have a car- riage they will try to walk too soon and become bow-legged. There are moments when a man wants to he alone and one of them is when a man's suspenders break in the ra ddle of a two-step. A freshman translating. “Ilaec in Gallia est importantus,” made it “Hike into Gaul; It's important. Prof.:—Tell me the name of a chronic disease of the stomach. Student—Can’t Sir. Prof.: Cancer; quite correct-h . M iss Gibson (Coming into History XII) I couldn't come be- fore. Mr. Huddles was holding me in the hall. Fools ask questions that wise men cannot answer. That’s the reason that many fail in exams. Our C. H. S. Piano Staff Listen inv children and you shall hear, All about our, “piano dears.’ Mattie, with a smile so rare, Who plays the tune, “Kill That Bear.’’ Lizzie, with a form so lean. Plays, “When I Was Sweet Sixteen.” E. Wise, our grand opera star, Plays that famous, “Licorice Bar.” Alice, who certainly can play. (lives us the tune, on “On Moonlight Bay.” Lita. can make things sing, If you'll let her play, “Society Swing.” I oreta Schell, as stiff as starch, Can always give us, “Clayton’s Grand March.” This is all we have on our staff. But it’s good enough for any class. J. A. PLAIN, Phlld. Miss Gibson (In Amer. Tut.) To Lee Peters. “Say you make altogether too much no:se.” IVteis: ’Tisn’t me. Its my mouth.” •lake P.: Plu—Plu—Plug it up.” Hotel Clerk: I found the “Not to be used in case of fire. pla- card thos: college fellows stole out of the corridor. Manager: “Where?” Hotel Clerk: They had nailed it to the coal bin. Boy Lost. Mssing from Croswell about the third of next month, 1780. a tall complected young man about five feet six inches of age. h ight thirty-seven years, wearing when last seen a pair of swal- low tail sealskin trousers with sausage stripes; fashionable mut- ton chop waist coat with east iron trimmings, double barreled frock coat, tobacco lining: water tight canvas boots with patent leather tops laced up at the sole; is deaf and dumb in one eye and hard of hearing in the other. Is slightly pocket marked at the back of his head, stoops upright when he walks crooked; a slight impediment in his look, and wears a wooden hag in the other con- taining steamers, railway tunnels, and blacTtening. Anyone giv- ing such information as will leave him where he is will be prose- cuted as the law d:rects. MONKEY SIIINE. Supt. of Police. He said his girlie was a peach. But maybe she was not For when her hand he tried to reach A lemon ’twas he got. Shakespeare's Married Life. On the “Twelfth Night” after “The Tempest” he married “Gybe line,” one of the “Merry Wives of Winsor” because the “King Lear (ed)” him. While engaged in “The Taming of the Shrew,” he met “Two Gentlemen of Verona,,v by name. “Jul- ius Caesar.” n friend to “Hamlet” and formerly a “Merchant of Venice,” and Titus Andronicus, a brother of “Macbeth's” and formerly Timothy of Athens.’ The latter by making “Much Ado About Nothing.” he discovered that “Love's Labor Lost” was a “Comedy of Errors” and that even if “All’s Well That Ends Well” marriage was not “As You Like It” and that is no “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” EDITORIAL. “A Bluff.” Oh Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores And Freshmen list to me. A tale of wondrous merit I now will tell to thee. Bigger: And you of the Normal Class Can laso give your ear. While I relate in compact verse A tale most wondrous rare. My story must be brief you know And not take up much space, For incidentally you might think Me sadly out of place. I’ll not encroach on your good will For I just have so much room To grant, myself my just deserts And give our book a boom. My story will go just as good To those outside as well, Who doubtless will with you approve Of what I’m going to tell. In simple measure, metered line 1 thus approach you all, My story good in summer time In winter, spring and fall. In fact no matter where you go Or where you chance to be Tin. apex of my narration Is always good to thee. So now I’ll close this fitful verse By making this connection, Spearmint is the only gum That’s fit to pass inspection. 1 shall write a poem on love. Miss B.: Xo Mr. Bigger you had hotter choose a subject which you have had more experience. Calendar Sept. 3:—Frcshies are arriving. Sept. 4—Still arriving. Sept. 5—And yet they are arriving. Sept. 7—Oh joy, Daddies hast wo suits. Sept. 10—Russel Clyne picks up Isadore's comb in English XII. Sept. 11—Ditto. Sept. 12—First Senior class meeting. Sept. 14—Seniors entertain juniors at. Carr’s. A scarcity of guests. Sept. 17—Junior class meeting. Sept. 25—School closed for county Fair. School wins $17.50 prizes. C. 11. S. Base Ball team defeated Brown City. Sept. 31—Sweaters arrived. Oct. 1—The blue and the grey are in their glory. Oct. 3—Seniors decided on class colors—Green and white. Oct. 10—Marjorie Pomeroy is still on the war path. Oct. 14—Meeting to organize orchestra. Oct. 17—Senior class meeting. Decided on year book. Oct. 21—First meeting of the orchestra. Oct. 22—Manning attended State Teacher’s Association, (’lies- en vice president. Oct. 24—Russel Clyne received fatal injuries from the mighty fist of Deac. Townsend. Oct. 25—Base Ball—Sophs and Freshies vs Juniois ami Sen- iors. 5-4. Oct. 25—E. Heard came in contact with Dear. Townsend's fist also. Oct. 28—The freshmen class colors arc still being worn, al- though they arc tattered and torn Oct. 30—Oh Fudge. Oct. 31—Juniors entertained Seniors at school auditorium. Hal- low’cen party. Nov. 1—They look as if they had been up until the wee hours of morning. Nov. 4—Daddies chases a poor cat through the corridors. Nov. 4—Political war raging among the students. Nominating speeches by the following: Taft, Putney, Bigger, Roosevelt, Flynn, Plain. Wilson, Dove, Leslie. Nov. 5—Electron day. School was in a huf)-bub. The cat came back. Nov. 7—Russel Cl.vne has a new pink tie. Nov. 8—Down goes the blind. Buddies’ clumsiness. Manning giv.s lecture on grin ch: wing. Nov. 11—In spite of the lecture on gnu chewing he was chew- ing some from Sam John’s fire sale after school. Nov. 14—“Ou—ou.” Air. Manning bought four feet, of rubb r hose today noon. Nov. 22—Senior class take it upon themselves to decorate the assembly room. Nov. 28—Boys go to Grand Rapids. Dove is elected secretary and treasurer of State Boys Christian Association. Nov. 30—Chow—Chow—Kerplunk—Cm m m. Thanksgiving. Dee. 2—Ail arrive well and happy with our belts at the last notch. Dee. 12—School supper. Another feast. Everybody an.vorrs about the supper. Plain. Leslie and Kenney fasting. Dee. 13—Supper a howling success. Russel Civile establishes a new record. Jake Plain ate his supper from a dish pail. Net- ted $72. 0. Dee. 14—Report of the hoys who went to Grand Rapids. Dee. 1J)—We need no light on this day. Russel Clvne was present with his “flashy light suit. Dec. 20—Last day before Christmas holidays. Jau. 2—Happy New Year. Part of the pupils are here. Some forgot to come. Jan. 8—Russel Civile had so many dishes to wash he was tardy Jan. 9—Gladys Commander took a shower bath. Jan. 14.—Those wonderful, dazzling, tantalizing, mesmerizing mysterious glances R. J. Civile throws at M. E. Gardner in chem- istry. Jan. 23—Vernon Vancamp and Mabel Kenney were caught having a quiet chat in the corridor. Jan. 23-30-31—Semesters. Feb. 8—Meeting of Senior Class. Decides on class flower and motto. Feb. 12—Recital on “Tom Sawyer” by G. A. Andrews in high school auditorium. ! «'l . 13 and ‘14—Teachers’ Institute held in high school. I’ b. 23—Huddles was chasing the eat again. He caught it at 11:00 o’clock local. He threw itinto the waste basket. Feb. 2;—High school box social given by the G. C. E. S. S. Club and the L. M. M. Feb. 27—Freshmen and Sophomore Party. Mar. 3—Organization of Webster Club. Mar. 4—Inauguration Day. Hurray for Wilson. Mar. 6—Preparation for the essays on “Why Saloons should be Kept out of Sanilac county. Mar. 9-2:3—Vacation on account of soarltt fever. Finished dummy of year book. Alar. 24—Everyone back from vacation. Mar. 31—Orchestra practice. Meeting of Webster Club. Apr. 1—“April Fool. Apr. . 1—Rehearsal of Senior play. Apr. 7—Orchestra practice. Apr. 8—Meeting of Board of Control. May 2—Debate. Resolved: “That the United States should In- crease her navy.” June 13.—Field Meet. E. WISE. C. H. S. ’13. Sanilac County Normal President, Nellie M. Gray. Vice-President, Bertha E. Brown. Secretary, E. Wave Bradford. Treasurer, Bessie J. Paton Sergeant-at-arms, Ruth E. Hobart. Social Committee, Florence L. Russell, Muriel G. Hulverson. Bessie I. Paton. CLASS COLORS: Maroon and White. Miss Hobart “To know her wan to love her. 'l o name her bill to praise. Miss Walsh “Her voice was ever soft and penile. An excellent thing: in woman.” Bradford, Wave “She was always quick at words and ready to commence.” Brown, Bertha “The friendship of tin reservi d is tin .more precious. CLASS FLOWER: Red Rose. Class Roll Gray, Nellie A merry heart «loth g« d like a medicine.' Gray, Jennie “She says not much hut thinks tin more. Hulverson, Muriel “She loves not wisely, but too well. Paton, Bessie We never heard her s|M ak in haste.” Powell, Velma My heart leaps up when I l� ehold -- a man) CLASS MOTTO: “Education Means Success.” Russell, Florence “Would lie were mine, and I today. Like him a harvester of hay. Schell, Nellie ll« found me when hut a maiden small. Sherman, Maud She shall esra| o the uphill by never 'falling down, ’ Sweetman, Pearl “Always paddles her own canoe. ' A Dream Once upon a midnight dreary as I pondered sad and weaiy 1 remembered my old schoolmates of the days of yore, As I sat there thinking, thinking sadly thinking, 1 remember d those old faces, faces 1 had seen before, Tis the same old class I muttered friends we all adore. ( lass of 1913. Nothing more. All distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December. When Velma sat idly looking out the Normal door. Eagerly she wished the morrow to be free from care and sorrow. But now her happy days are o’er for she's at the White Hons door, Eor this ran and radiant maiden, she is at the White House door. And staying there Forevermore. Deep into the darkness peering long I sat there wondering, fear- ing. In there stepped the fairhaired Muriel, but the dress she wore Was of suffragist’s style and she spoke so loud and wild. And she shouted “Vot s for Women.” “Votes for Women. I im- plore. ’ By that Heaven that bends above us, by the CJotl we all adore Votes for Women, Nothing more. Then Bertha and Bessie came in happily smiling. And in one word they did to me their soul outpour. We’ve been to Alaska, we have our burden bore Teaching Esk mos and Indians which we thought was fun before. But now we’re home to laugh and r« st Forevermore. Florence and Jennie next appear but one syllable expressing, They looked the same as in the dear old days before. And they told me happily smiling with their heads at ease reclin- ing Against the rocker’s chintz lining, that their happy days were o’er. That they had married farmers and their happy days were o’er. Maniul farmers Nothing more. Next comes Nell:e Schell; tis she I see so plainly The same old girl, but upon her arm a burden Imre, And her eyes had all the seeming of an agent that is dreaming For she was Helling hooks fiom door to door, Merely selling sehool books from door to door. Sehool hooks. Nothing more. Baek my thoughts returning all my soul within me burning, For 1 had not thought of Maud and Pearl before. Surely, said I. surely that is not tin girls so industrious. 1 or they’re quietly knitting, knitting at the cottage door, Waiting for their boats to come ashore. Waiting, waiting, Forevermore. Then I see those old school pals, Wave and Nellie, Good chums together as in the times of old. And they’re just as funny as in the days before, And they’re always talking and forever talking. For they’re base ball fans, just hear them roar. Merely Base-hall fans. Nothing more. Class Will WE the Normal ( lass of 1913, do make and establish this to be our last will and testimony: To ('lass of 1914 we bequeath. First—Our 20 Ilorse Power organ. It will be all right when a patch is sewed on the gasoline tank, also the double-joint- ed. blue covered, three legged organ stool. Second—Our “Moore” three speeder, reversible waste paper basket. Third—A full stand-pat bookcase, nickel trimmings, equipped with evolution of Dodd, one pie tin, a dozen bottles, granite tea- pot and a half-pound of pumpkin s eds, good to eat. Fourth- To the Freshies our privilege of wearing red sweat- ers, and the “Unwritten School Law.” Fifth—To anyone who want ! them, I. Maud’s giggle. 2. Muriel’s Spearmint Pepsin. 3. Bessie's privilege of taking naps during class. 4. Jennie's office of class sentinel, announcing the arrival of shadows on the glass door. 5. Nellie's dexterity in finding out class marks. (i. Wave’s ability to kill time. 7. Velma’s studious (?) habits. 8. B riha’s frivolous (?) dispositon: 9. Nellie S’s. love of the general-’ ae.” 10. Morenee’s musical talents. 11. Pearl’s gray hair. Lastly we bequeath Miss Hobart’s smile anil the good will of Mss Walsh. Signed and witnessed this day of June 1913 under our hand and seal. Witnesses— “CLASS OF 1913.’’ The Lady of the Lake. Sir Launfal. Class Poem. To write a little poem Dear fiiuids is my intent; To aid all S. 0. N. girls. With steps toward Croswcll bent. Our class of 1913 Certainly beats them all For talent, l’un and good will. Well I’ll try and name them all. First comes Velma Powell A genius they all say; Then little Bessie Paton They say she’s young and gay. Next in line Wave Bradford, A mild and gentle lady. And Nellie Gray who’ll teach And make the rest look shady. Nellie Shell next I see Who started in some late: And then comes Miss Pearl Sweetman Who always has a date. Every lassie has a lad. Florence Russell has one too. Of course she loves a farmer Just as she ought to do. I’ll not forget Muriel Ilulverson. Jennie Gray the tried and true, . Miss Brown, who loves her studies so She’ll he glad when she gets through. Tell us not in mournful numbers Life is only empty dreams. When Leonard Grout brings us candy Life is really what it seems. Sherman’s march it was through Georgia. Not the one that penned these lines. For she’s only just a student With you girls till end of time. Lot us all hurrah for Croswell. Teachers, students nil amen. For we dearly love our teachers And our dear old S. C. N. S. C. N. Yell E-O-tre umpry-K-O-tre urn pry! Hal en-swabcu rebeka-leonamore! Whoo| -de-whoo| -de-8hella do vero! De-hoom-dc-ri-dc hi de-pie! Huniea-heniea whack-a-whack! A-hob-dob-balda-bom-lndda-hara! Con-slomade hoh-dob-bah! S. C. Rah! Bah! Bah! Class Songs I’m a Normal girl. Nothing worries me. Hobart. Manning and Miss Walsh too Bother about the things I do. “It’s musn't dance nor flirt. M us n’t ape the men.’’ But I’m not a shirk. 1 ’m here for the work. A student of S. C. N. 1 once ordered an oyster stew Alone —te-he—alone; And one little oyster loomed in view. Alone—te-he—alone, lie looked at me and smiled in glee, “I’ve been in many a stew” said he, Don’t tell the cook that you saw ine. Alone—te-he—alone; I will go to the “ Y-Club’’ dance. Alone—te-he-—alone. And there I will sit with the chaperone. Alone—te-he—alone; But if a man should S| eak to me, I’d look at him and smile in glee. Maybe then I may not be. Alone—te-he—alone. S. C. N. Rah! Kali! S. C. X. Rah! Rah! Hoorah! Hoorah! Xormalites! Rah! Rah! Class Roster Nam o Pseudonym By Word Where Found Favorite Song Occupation Appeoranee Maud “Bu8ter“ “By Peters” Post Office “The Camels are Coining Falling down Blushing Pearl “Stub” “My I ear“ At Todd's “Russel (rustle) as you go out” Trying to grow Chubby Nellie S. •Bun ’ “Ve Godsand Little Fishes” Depot “Bingo back to A madore for mine” Tutoring Grout Lofty Muriel “Mul lie “CJIory” Library “I'm the guy that put the mu in music” Writing letters Angular Wave “Bn 1m ' “Dingitall Where she ought tube “I want to Ik in Dixie Most anything Airy Nellie “Bud ’ “Gee” On deck “In a cottage by the sea Talking Classy Florence Sus“ “Oh, Dear” Under her hat “Down on the farm” Giggling Flashy Bemie Jennie Velma Peggy “Topsy” Goodness” “Sh! Ii •” Oh! ! !“ Arcadia Haiti ware Sterling's Some of these days” lie's got great, big shining eyes ’ I love my steady, but— Rambling Flirting l,ook ing for a good looker Frivolous M|iict tisli Flirt at ions Sis Bertha “Bert” “Oh, shoot” At home l«ct George do it Studying Reserved Class 1913 .... Sweaters ‘‘Fiddle up” In the halls “For we're cat tails all” Killing time Decorous ‘S. C. N. —(Sherman) Tunc “Illinoi We’re the students of the Normal. S. C. N. — S. 0. N. For our lives they are informal, S. N. — S. C. N. Hut we’ll shout aloud hurrah. For there’s victory by and by. And we’ll all say here am I. S. C. N. — S. C. N. There’s Miss Hobart. Walsh and Huddles, S. C. X. — S. ’. N. For we’re often in a muddle. S. c. X. — S. C. X. Hut we’ll all shout one. two. three, Mr. Manning’s in his glee. For he’s laughing there you see, S. 0. X. — S. C. X. There’s an editor in this city. What a shame, What a shame. For he says school mams are’nt pretty. Who's to blame. Who's to blame. Hut the answer will resound. I’rettur gills cannot he found. Tlutn in Sanilac county Xoriual. S. C. X. -S. (’. X. Now we’re through with this small dittv. S. C. X. — S. C. X. It’s too bad we can’t be pretty. s. c. n. — s. r. x. But we all can loyal be. To our country gland and free. And we’ll always think of thee. Our S. C. X. — S. ( . X. Minutes of S. C. N. Class Meeting Ah TER murk pounding on the desks and expostulations, president Gray succeeded in getting the members from their various occupations of writing letters, reading the new testament, looking at photos and talking. Order reign- ed for s xtv seconds. Roll call, present—Sweetman Patou. Sherman, Gray, Russell, Bradford. Schell, Powell, Brown. Hulverson. Absent—Ilohart. Walsh. Purpose of meet:ng: To select a class motto. Miss Hulverson appointed teller, putting all suggest 1 motto rs on the board— “Keep the tugs tight.’'—Powell. ‘•Busy not bizzy.”—Paton. “A boy Stood on the burning deek eating peanuts by the peck.”—Ilulverson. “Forward and backward.”—Bradford. “I in here tonight, wh re’ll I be tomorrow night.”—Schell. “Upward and onward.”—Sherman. “Education means succts?.’’—Sweetman. After the ballots were passed, voted on and counted, it was found that the votes stood 7 to 3 in favor of “Education means success.” Moved by Schell supported by Ilulverson that we resolve into a committee of parts and debate the popular subject— Resolved-—That my ancestors were monkeys.’’ K.voided by the Secretary, Feb. 20, 1913. Affirmative. Negative. Hulverson. Schell. Powell. Gray J. Pa ton. Brad ford. Brown. («ray. Sweetinan. Sherman. Hobart (when she comes) Russ II. Miss Powell offered to bet a whole dollar that not one on th? negative side could speak five minutes on that subject. Miss Bradford (who is always doing two things at lie same time) took up the offer. Velma flunked and Wave didn’t win her dollar. Moved by Brown supported by Sherman that we leave this debate until we have more time to prepare for it. Carried. Intermission, filled up by Miss Ilulvrrson entertaining us with a reading, selected. “I have a head so has a pin.’’ Duet— Schell and Sweetinan entitled “There are Women.” helped by the chorus. Sh;rman, Pres. Gray, Paton. Bradford, ilulverson. Moved by Gray supported by Powell that everybody “shut up.” Motion overruled by two-thirds majority. Moved by Bradford supported by S« liell that we form into a club to be known as the “Bachelor Girls Club.” ( ariitd. Moved by Paton supported by Sweetinan that the club give a “swell” dance. Carried. Moved bv Sherman supported by Russell that we wear white cheese cloth dresses over red percale, and a red bow on the left side of the hair commencement night. Carried. Jennie announces the arrival of a shadow on the door. Mem- bers scatter in all directions. President forgets to call for a mo- tion to adjourn. Therefore we are still in session- when the teachers aren't present. Oratorical Expressions By the various members of the class. “Ye gods, ye gods, must I endure thisf’—Bun. “Sh, don’t make any noise he’s asleep.”—Topsy. “I am ontent to die, but oh not now.”—Sis. 'I had a dream which was not all a dream.”—Stubb. “Mullie who art thou who «lost deny my words?”—Mullie. “I know it. I concede it. I confess it. 1 proclaim it. —IVggy. “Hut break my heart, for 1 must hold my tongue.”—Bert. “Who shall put asunder the affections of my heart.”- -Bud. “N xt morning waking with the «lays’ first beam she said within herself It was a dream.”—Sus. “Speak, what trade art thou?”—Babe. “Our new heraldry is hearts not hands.”—Buster. Miss Wnlsli—She was a son of— Pupil—Be careful. Miss Walsh. Miss W- --------an old Presbyterian minister. Normal Spice Box Original Jokes. “Your answer.” said Mr. Duddles to Miss Hulverson reminds me of Quebec.” M iss II. grinned uneasily, “ Why sir.” she ventured. Because Quebec is founded on such a tall bluff.” was the astonishing reply. Mr. Manning is advocating a “New Pension Law” that will turn Dutch Row into Wall St. Miss Walsh, “What’s that bump on your forehead?” Leonard, “That’s where a thought struck me.” Miss H.—“When did Lowell «lie?” X. (J.—“A little behind Scott.” Miss II.—“What are the titles of nobility, Bessie?” B.—“Oh. Lord--------- Teacher—“What did you get for the answer?” W. ft.—“I got my dates mixed “What color is in this picture. Muriel!’’ “It is high, dark, brown.” “Excuse me but I have to laugh.” Mias Walsh—“The beavers have the dam habit---” If Pearl is a Sweetman Is Nellie a Schell T When Bessie talks Does Florence Russel 1 f Mr. Manning—“What would life be at the North Pole if the earth stood still?” Muriel—“It would be dead.” Bessie—“Say, Miss Hobart, don't the Indians make papooses out of Birch Bark?” Mr. 1).—“Where is the Rhine?” N. S.—“The Rhine is in Egypt.” Velma—“If you should go up in an airship ????? ’ “Generally speaking women are—“ “Yes. they are. “Are what?” “Generally spiaking.” Teacher—“Name five animals of the frigid zones.” Pupil—“Four polar bears and one seal.’’ “Fashion Hints”—Selected —Frowns are not in vogue. —For the schoolboy, a good fabric for everyday wear is re- spect to elders. —A style that has much to recommend it is the fashion of a low, pleasant voice. Smiles are worn at all seasons, and are especially appropri- ate for home wear. l'outs and sulks are seen on some children and misses, but are not to be recommended. —For genuine comfort in every day wear, nothing better can be chosen than a warm heart and a clear conscience. The revival of many quaint fashions of our grandmothers’ young days has restored the pretty custom of gentle manners. No Paris importation of wonderful gowns or marvelous mil- linery surpasses the beauty of the native kindlimss of heart—tins is appropriate to all seasons and occasions. —One of the most charming ornamenta for a girl in her teens is a cheerful disposition. A spirit of helpfulness is also a dainty ami suitable accessory to the toilet. For a garment that combines unusual beauty and utility, select a cloak of patience, lined with thoughtfulness, embroidered with charity, anel fastened with buttons of good deeds. The street ear lurched, she fell kerplunk. But got up with a happy smile. And to the young man said, “Please sir. How many laps are there to a mile?” Hove they say is blind. Well, if so maniage must be an eye- opener. What’s the use? •Jones: Haven’t found your dog yet, I hear. Why don’t you advertise? •James: What’s the use? The dog can’t read. “Yes, money talks,” said the man on the dry-goods 1h x,” l� ut all it ever said to me was good-bye.” History of the Normal Class TUB History of the Normal (.'lass began Sept. 0. 1912 when a band of seven climbed the Golden Stairs in their eager search for more knowledge. During the day we enrolled, made the acquaintance of the teacher, and elected class officers, Nellie Gray receiving the hon- or of President. She has filled her office very successfully, as in calling class meetings from 9 A. M. to 4:00 P. M.. providing the teacher is at any time absent from the room. When war is in the air her talking abilities are equal to those of the President of the Senior Glass, which is talking some. Within the next month we welcomed to our ranks four more students, Powell, Sherman, Sweetman. Schell, who soon udopted our customs and acquired the habit of “digging in.” The first quarter our spare time was taken up by the study of agriculture under the able instruction of Mr. Duddles. One could always detect a Normal girl on the street by the title of the book she carried. We all fell in with the subject—but directly fell out again when it came to tests—especially the “Babcock test.” Our favorite subject was “Psychology” as it required brain work and no bluffing. The pleasure being marred on Friday af- ternoon by such trivial things as pop corn, apples, candy and pea- nuts. On the eve of October 5th a marsh-mallow roast was held— but marsh-mallows were not the only things roasted. “Boys or no boys’’ was the question. “No boys” winning. One of the girls decided that a little excitement was necessary, so brought with her an unknown friend, and introduced “her” as Miss Julia Stevens of Bay City, but better known in the High School circles as “Handy Amly.” Tf the old adage “circumstances will alter cas- es.” holds true, then “clothes will alter the person.” But some- one “got wise” and the joke was passed on from one to another, until only the faculty were left in the dark. The girls always ready to help a good joke along, succeeded in a most amazing faslron in entertaining the visitor.” “Murder will out” and our guest made a hasty exit into the darker recesses of the forests. The faculty went home. Thereby hangs a tab . A research expedition was organized into two companies. The “South’’ Co. found green tomatoes. Tin “West Co.” found the marsh-mallows that were left over and treated the C. II. S. boys to a “roast.” which was to be returned at some future date. The date is still in the future. About this time the elass received their sweaters, symbolic of th ir colors, maroon and white. The Freshmen having the same love of beauty wanted to copyright, but this we strictly forbid ex- plaining the “Normal Doctrine, and giving them the “Unwritten School Law.” We will pass over the troubles of the class and mention only our pleasures. One unbidden pleasure was to “trip the light fan- tastic” which some of us did, lessons being unprepared for the next day. The pleasure consisted in entrapping the teacher in an argument on such things as “Ethics of a Schoolmarm.” “.Man- ners and Morals,” “Dress Apparel” etc. If this failed we still had a bluff left such as—Question—“Where is St. Loirs located? Answer—“St. Ix uis is located on a high bluff.” Another one of our pleasures was “Busy Work,” Miss Walsh believing that great minds needed exercising. She supplied the exercise by having us cut paper, make lanters. bells, stars, baskets and chains. You may be sure we were “good stickers” for we used “Hoof Glue.” Before practice teaching started we changed costumes, adopt- ing shirt waists and skirts, no jewelry—only the engagement ring being permissible, but it is noticeable that each girl and even the teacher still wears a ring. The class has done excellent work in memorizing poetry, learn- ing as many as five selections similar to, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star,” “My Shadow” etc. We have one student who makes story telling a specialty, holding the class entranced for at least sixty seconds when telling her favorite, “The Three Little Pigs.” During the third quarter we received instruction in Geogra- phy from Professor Manning. Regardless of the rapidity of trans- portation at the present time. He says ‘it is becoming marvelous. Por example a sea captain finished loading a cargo of wheat in San Francisco by dinner time and then went to China for tea. Music is our star subject in which we all excel. We sing so- los. all alone, duets, by twos and threes, and hope soon to have a quartette. All intermissions between classis are filled up by singing if nothing more than “Alone—te-hc—alone.” IxH king back over our year spent in the Sanilac County Nor- mal we cannot help but feel u pang of regret as we think of leav- ing classmates and teachers and go out into the world to make our own History. We have had maii3 obstacles to overcome, but we always remembered that little q lotation “ W shall escape the up- hill by never turning back,” and with the united aid of our teachiis w‘ «land as one working toward a higher goal -and suc- cess. Sueli in brief is the History of the Normal (’lass of 1913; but before we close we wish to thank the Senior (’lass for the courtesy they have extended in giving to us a space in this l ook, and it is our wish that the Seniors of future years show the Normalities as much eonsiderntion as they have tlrs, for as our favorite text says ‘‘Then ahideth then? three, faith, hope and charity: but the greatest of these is charity.’’ MURIEL HULVERSON. ADVERTISING ¥ I AD IT NOT BEEN FORTHESUP- PORT GIVEN BY THE ADVER- TISERS TO THE SENIORS IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFICULT TO HAVE MADE THIS BOOK A SUCCESS AND TO THESE MEN WE,THE SENIOR CLASS, WISH TO EX- TEND OUR HEARTIEST THANKS AND BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS IN THE FUTURE. SIGNED, SENIORS. Coprrlrtt. 1911 U iuU � trm Sc (To. THINK OF IT-SEVERAL DISTINCT STYLES OF NORFOLK JACKETS! Until a few years ago, the Norfolk was a garment for the “idle rich. Most people regarded it as a fussy sort of affair and im- practicable for general use. This simply goes to show that sometimes people are slow in “getting wise to a good thing.” This season we're very wise on tin .subject of Norfolk —so wine in fact that we vo had Miohaols, Stern K Co., of Rochester make for ns several distinct stylos to meet tin requirements and please the taste of every cus tomer—for wo know that no man w ho is oven half awake to the subject of irood sense in clothes, will go through tin year without a Norfolk suit. For town or country wear, for business or for play,- Norfolk for general comfort, good stylo and gmsl service STERN BROS. CO CROSWELL, MICHIGAN. Black Cat Stockings Best Wear Finest Finish. Black Cat Hosiery For all the Family All the time. C. ■+ C- F. P. SOUTHWORTH Be An Individual Man | V3NT walk into a store and pick out a -® suit that may appear individual to you, then walk along Fashion Avenue and bump into a half dozen others wearing the same style. Throw a little individuality into yourself. Call on us and let us show you 5(X) exquisite individual strictly pure wool samples from the well known a BRUNER p I I line, and let us tailor you a suit to your individual measure, and you have our assurance that you will be the envy of your circle. We Do Dry Cleaning. Pressing and Repairing. A. J. EDGAR MAKER OF GOOD CLOTHES ITS NOT THE MONEY YOU SPEND But Its How You Spend Your — ■ Money IN other words, do your buying with the Firm that specializes along certain lines. They can always perfect special lines to a greater degree than numerous lines. There is no need of us saying, Why? You can readily see how a merchant can study one line of merchandise, improve it, better it, to a greater extent than if he was obliged to look after several lines. We specialize men’s and boy's Clothing - Shoes - Furnishings 1 nig B TheThumb Clothing Co. EXCLUSIVE MEN’S STORE i I Croswell’s Exclusive FRUIT STORE Dealers in all Fresh Fruit Direct from the South. Candy, Cigars Canned Goods Prices Reasonable Does Your Jewelry Need Repairs? RUSZ AT STIRLING'S I RCG STORK. CROSWKLL. MICH if it does bring it here. We will make it look like new, and our charges will be satisfactory. Our long experience is a guaran- tee that our work will be prop- erly done. Bring us your next job and let us convince you. p Qmiif irv WRAPPED IN gf oaYlllCLry germ proof DUST AND WRAPPERS p HOME OF 1 Brtft©r Kimsft Biro TRY A LOAF ON SALE AT P. L. GRAHAM’S J. MclNTYRE CO. CROSWELL, MICH. PHOTOGRAPHIC HEADQUARTERS FOR SANILAC COUNTY. Tweedie’s Photo Studio Croswell, Mich. Branch Studio at Sandusky Open Every Wednesday. The Rexall Store THE RELIABLE STORE tiIli mi miiuTmiiTiiurn lTiu =[[]-—' ■ =[[]= NE of the most important business institutions in a community is an up-to-date drugstore—thats the reason we have made our store into the most up-to-date drugstore of the Thumb. If you want anything in the drug line come to us. We handle a complete line of REXAL preparations and patent medi- cines, besides a good sized line of notions, jewelry, stationery, confectionery, and cigars. Watch and jewelry repairing a specialty. L. G. Stirling, Druggist Right on the Corner, - - Croswell Our Interests and Yoiu's Are Identical S }K ]S7) YOU NEED OUR FURNITURE! WE NEED YOUR CASH! Let’s Do Hiisiness 1 3 1 ff S I I 3 g 1 We feel sure we can please you in all kinds of FURNITURE I CARPETS, RUGS ' WALL PAPER LINOLEUM SHADES, ETC. Come in and let us get acquainted. We like to show people our store. Good Goods ond Low Prices—our motto. F.G. Pomeroy Sons OUR SHOE STOCK IS COMPLETE WITH ALL THE BEST MAKES. Was there any better made we would have them. We have a man that looks after your foot troubles. GIVE US A CALL. Fine Fitting Footwear for Women We insist that when you come to our store for shoes you get a perfect fit. This is the pol- icy that has made our ser- vice popular. We are carrying exclu- sively the Utz Dunn Co. perfect-fitting shoes. Having these shoes fitted to your feet in this store insures absolute comfort. And a per- fect fit means also a better wearing shoe. | Particular women find it a flea sure to trade here. P. L. GRAHAM OOQ THE STATE BANK OF CROSWE CORDIALLY INVITES THE AC- COUNTS OF FIRMS AND INDI- VIDUALS, EXTENDING THE FA- CILITIES ACQUIRED DURING THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF CON- TINUOUS SUCCESSFUL EXPER- IENCE. Resources Over $800,000.00 Baer Brothers iBiiiiiiiiniwiuiiiiiiuBiiiiiflBMiiinraiiiiiininiiiiaiwiwHaiiwiaiuii Practical Horseshoeing And General blacksmithing REPAIRING AUTOMOBILES A SPECIALTY Your s Quality-Our Motto-Quality We aim at all times to carry only GOODS OF QUALITY.gfcu mmiiiiiiQiiiiiiDiH wr: thank our many customers for their very liberal patronage tin ths past three years that we have 'been in business, thus enabling us to make a substantial increase in our business from year to year. We cannot carry the largest stock, but what lines we do carry are dependable. Wishing a continuance of the patronage of our old customers and looking always for new trade. For J. W. DEXTER 1 ■ ri HE LEADING NEWSPAPER IN THE lr CITY OF CROSWELL, AND COVERS THE COUNTY OF SANILAC EVERY WEEK ON FRIDAY. SANILAC IS THE BAN- NER COUNTY IN MICHIGAN AND RAISES MORE AND BETTER FARM PRODUCTS THAN ANY OTHER COUNTY. THE OVERSEER IS LULLY ALIVE TO THE INTERESTS OF BOTH THE MERCHANT AND THE FARMER, AND IS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM THAT BRINGS RESULTS. WML Haiinrrs, Pennants, Hals, Mrdnls, And Class Pins. (il'ARANTKKD GOODS SAMPLES ON HAND FRANK DOVE ELMORE PUTNEY ItepreiiriiliilivpN of llie lient Mnken of iIipnp 4 ooHn CROSWELU MICH. Two Hebrews went to a Mills Hotel and were obliged to take a bath before retiring. Upon beholding each other, one shouted in surprise, “Oh Abey, how dirty you are. “Veil, what you tink? said Abey, “I’m three years older dan you.’’ “I will not sit that way,” angrily screamed the obstinate- ladv in the photographer's gallery. “1 can’t and I won’t so there.” “Madame ’ said the photographer, “it will be impossible for me to make a good negative of you unless you quit being so pos- itive.” The Only Remedy—“Mama, I «less you’ll have to turn the hose on me.” “Why dear!” “’Tause I’s© dot my ’toekings on wrong side out.” BOYS and GIRLS—Be Sure You Start In Right! Do This by Getting Your !st!w SKATES At Rice’s Hardware Then Look Over Our Immense line of Boxing Gloves, Punch Bags, Bicycles, Fish Tackle, Base Ball Goods, Hammocks, etc. When you start House-keeping then comes the Lawn Mowers, Refrigerators, Quick Meal Gasoline Stoves, Revonoc Oil Stoves, and all the necessaries to equip the home from a MAJESTIC RANGE complete with the cooking outfit to Hot Air or Hot Water Heating Plant and Bath Room Furnishings. [U (s) [s] [s] [s] Is) mm Just Remember, when you start, to call and see what a line we carry that you w'ill need. The Car Complete COMPARE THIS CAK WITH AS Y CAR AT $1,200.00 OK LESS The long stroke motor will take you any your family any- where you want to go. over any kind of roads and with greater comfort than many of the higher priced ears. And you will Im surprised at tin small amount of gasoline it uses. 244 drop forgings are used in the It. . II., more than any other ear at any price. I)rop forgings have ten times the strength of castings. SPECIFICATIONS: llOInrh � hwl Imut, lim, demountable rim . I ft aid drive. renter control, endowed valve . «a� or electric Hxhtinjr outfit, top. top cover, jiffy curtain� , apeedometer. windahiekl. tally ho horn, robe mil, extra rim. roar view mirror, tool� and tiro repair kit. Fuminhcd in combination of red and black or Rumian irreen and black, ?900 complete. Full lane of Accessories. (Jet Our Prices. The Difference Between Big Men and Little Men | Is only a difference in training. The difference be- tween long and short hours, between drudgery and s dignified employment is mainly a business train- ing, and the place to get that training is at the Port Huron Business University Just stop and think of the great niinilmrs of our grad nates who aiv employed in good |x sit ions at salaries ranging from $50 to $150 | er month. Many of them were high school students, and the same opportunity is open to you. A business or shorthand course in our school will prepare you for a successful business career. Plan to enter at our September opening and join the ranks of our successful ones. Write for catalog and full )particulars. n i W. C. WOLLASTON, Prin. Majestic Bldg. Port Huron, Mich, ss mrnmm The J. M. McIntyre Go. 20th Century Grocers Fresh Fruit, Butter and Eggs djbdj} Specialties. IMI ‘Phono 20—Quick Delivery lIMJJi LL progressive, uptodate cities have an Ex- clusive Grocery Store where purchasers can find anything in groceries that is on the market and at a low price. CJ J. M. McIntyre is Croswell’s Specialty Grocery, and in no city of its size is there a store better pre- pared to take care of your every possible grocery need than ours. «I Purity of foods, cleanliness, careful, courteous attention for all, good service at low prices is a combination of agreeable conditions that you will always find at this store, making it pleasant and profitable to trade here. FARMERS! When you need the services of a Veterinary Surgeon try Dr. W. M. Vanderhoof. Office at rear of Graham's Drugstore Telephone to office or to house. Residence—(’ ms well I f otel. The Preservation of the Natural Teeth a Specialty 0 jftrst Itt a 11 o n a I 36a,,!, of Croswell. The only National Bank in the Thumb. Under supervision of the United States government. Deposits received and interest allowed. Money to loan on bonds, mortgages and personal securities. Banking hours from 8:00 A. M. to 330 P. M. standard time. Call or write for terms. “Oil day in the dining car. the boy across the aisle got to laughing so, he couldn’t stop. I said to his mother, ‘that boy needs a spanking.’ She said, Well I don’t believe in spanking a boj on a full stomach.’ 1 said, ‘neither do I. Turn him over.” Young ladies who feel anxious to preserve the most symmet- rical anatomical proportions, should never hurry. They should remember that “haste” makes waist. Pat. who is being lowered into a well: “Sthop, will ye, Mur- phy? Oi want to cootn up again.” Murphy, still letting him down. “Phat fort” Pat: Oi ’ll show ye, af ye don’t stop lettiu’ me down. Oi’ll cut the rope.” Fannie: “Why do people always apply the name of ‘she’ to a city?” George: “I don’t know. Why is it?” Fannie: “Because every city lias outskirts.” I CASH GROCERY. % We keep a full line of groceries and a full line of the GRAND UNION TEA CO’S. GOODS. M Your patronage is respectfully solicited. Andrew Boardman 5C«Mk..eRii5WE.i.L, A t.H NTS HEADQU A RTE “I’LL MEET YOU AT THE DRUG STORE.” | Prompt | Repair Work ALL RIGHT. I’LL BE THERE ANYWAY. The A. D. S. Store CROSWELL, MICH GRAHAM CO Books Stationery Pennants Jewelry Phonographs Kodaks _____■!—IHIWifll Drugs Candy Cigars Crockery Silverware Toys Licensed Optometrist HOTEL CROSWELL g B. O. HACKING, Proprietor. Central Location Modern Convenience Electric Lights and Steam Heat BURNS McCOY CROSWELL, MICH. MONUMENTS We will meet any price quoted in Michigan on the same material and workmanship. Expenses low. Selling price to correspond. Twenty-eight years practical experience. THK WALL FAPKR and PAINT MAN THE FINEST OF WALL DECORATIONS ALWAYS IN STOCK. Wc have the Goods. We wish to Exchange. Office and Barn at Rear of Jayne’s Barber Shop. Headquarters at Stirlings Drug Store. 1 M. J. Geiger, D. V. M. UR. Of VETERIS ARY MEDICIS K Croswell, Mich. Have the cause of your disease removed by I IS I Scientific Chiropractic Adjustments. | i Consultation and Spinal Analysis Free. •f B. R. ANGSTROM, D. C. ANKETELL LUMBER AND COAL COMPANY =—CROSWELL, MICHIGAN.------ The Business man of to-day does not hold his goods for the large profits, therefore our Slogan:— Large Sales with Small Profits. Yours for a Square Deal WE SELL Lumber Lath Lime Cement Plaster Doors Windows Glass Shingles Felt Roof- ing Bldg. Paper Tarred Felt Coal. ANKETELL LUMBER THE AND COAL CO It ATII S J. L. FROSTIC THE BARBER CIGA US HAIR TONICS massagk Agency for Fire, Tornado and Plate Glass INSURANCE. “A wise old owl Mitt on an oak, The more he looked the less he spoke. The less he spake the more he heard. Let's imitate the wise old bird.” If a hodv sees a body, Flankin' in a quiz, If a body help a body. Is it any teacher’s biz? The ones who think our jokes are poor Would quickly change their views Could they compare the jokes we print With those that we refuse. The goat ate all our other jokes And then began to run. “I cannot stop,” he softly said. “I am so full of fun.” Printed and HoiiikI in tlie Triri xk Joit ItooMs. Hah Axe. Mini.