Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1915 volume:

THE MEDLEY ANNUAL OF DANVIL LE HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME XII PUBLISHED EACH YEAR BY THE MEDLEY STAFF OF THE SENIOR CLASS JFnrnuorii ONE moment please! Before looking at the rest of the book, pause long enough for one word from us. It is with pride that we present you with this, the twelfth annual of D. H. S. We sincerely believe we have given you a good record of the past school year; and although it has fallen short of our ideals, in some respects, we know you will agree with us as we say—it is up to the high standard set by the splendid books of preceding years. A. L. Loring To ARTHUR L. LORING, WISE IN COUNSEL, SINCERE IN PURPOSE, WHO HAS BEEN TO US A NOBLE AND INSPIRING IDEAL, AND WHO, FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, HAS BEEN OUR BELOVED ADVISER, WE, THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN, WITH AFFECTION AND ESTEEM, DO DEDICATE THIS TWELFTH VOLUME OF THE MEDLEY. 5 Main Building Danville High School 6 Unarft of EiUiratuui George W. Telling, President A. A. Partlow, Secretary Mrs. Ella B. Kingsley Dr. Solomon Jones George F. Rearick Columbus Schatz O. M.Jones Hiiarb nf tiutraltmt (CnmmittrfB. 1914-1915 Srarhrra Mr. Rearick, Mr. O. M. Jones, Mr. Partlow iiuilMng auh (Srmtnlis Mr. Schatz, Dr. Jones, Mr. Partlow Mr. Partlow, Mr. Schatz, Mr. O. M. Jones ifiumirr Dr. Jones, Mrs. Kingsley, Mr. Schatz Snmratir Srirtirr Mrs. Kingsley, Dr. Jones, Mr. Rearick $rxt Hunks Mr. O. M. Jones, Mr. Rearick, Mrs. Kingsley (Eitjl S u|irrintrni rnt Gilbert P. Randle—Office in Washington School Hours—8:15 to 9:00 A. M 4:00 to 5:00 P. M. Saturdays—9:00 to 11:30 A. M. The Medley Staff 8 Pesf® V @ws 5 - IDEA'S0 'ft ' -£d-‘ O sltsiA- filith' cu u- l TflaA evt oi c ' ©ra$WlW‘tf'®,r® $FObriUL U a -4 « 1 ‘ ■ -«a— 9 01 11 A. W. Smalley, A. B., Principal University of Michigan “ Whoso findeth a wife, findeth a good thing.” 12 Francis Pearson Meeks, Pd. M., A. M. Michigan State Normal Illinois Wesleyan Cornell University University of Chicago University of Illinois Instructor in English, History and Teachers’ Training “Rides in the whirl wind, and directs the storm. Arthur L. Loring, A. B. University of Michigan Instructor in Commercial Branches “ The mildest manners with the bravest man. Lucy E. Lewis, A. B. University of Illinois Instructor in Mathematics “ Wisdom is better than rubies. 13 Etna L. Robey, A. B. University of Chicago Wellesley College Instructor in English “Endowed with courage, sense and truth. W. C. Baer, A. B. Wabash College Lake Forest College Instructor in Civics and History “ To be honest, as this world goes, is to be one man picked out of ten thousand. Essie E. Neal, A. B. University of Illinois University of Chicago Instructor in English “ Woman is woman’s natural ally.” 14 — Ella S. Brown, A. B. University of Nebraska University of Illinois Instructor in Latin “And full pleasant, and amiable of part. H. F. Munch, B. S. Adrian College University of Chicago Instructor in Mathematics “ Put faith in one who’s had experience. Nellie Simons A. B. De Pauw University Instructor in English and German. “A life of peace, purity and refinement. 15 Faye Ruth Miller, A. B. De Pauw University Leland-Stanford University Instructor in History and German “She that was ever fair, and never proud, Had longue at will, and yet was never loud.’’ Silas 0. Rorem, A. B. Morningside College University of Chicago Instructor in French and English The vision and faculty divine.’’ Lydia V. Johnson Northern Illinois Normal Instructor in Commercial Branches V Wisdom and beauty form a very rare combination.’’ 16 Harriet L. Robbins, B. S. Knox College University of Tennessee “She has two eyes, so soft and brown, Take care!’' Mary M. McIntire, A. B. University of Illinois Instructor in Latin “ Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” Edna Bence, A. B. De Pauw University Berlin University Instructor in German “Her beauty makes this vault, a feasting presence of light. Bertha M. Harper, B. S. University of Illinois Instructor in Domestic Science “Her that ruleth the roast in the kitchen. 17 Madge K. Gundy, A. B. University of Illinois Instructor in English So many worlds, so much to do. Albert W. Marker, Ph. B. Northwestern College University of Wisconsin Instructor in Physics and Chemistry Of science and logic, he chatters As fine and as fast as he can. Gertrude Payne, Ph. B. De Paw University University of Chicago Instructor in History, Mathematics and Teachers’ Training “ Those about her, from her, Shall read the perfect ways of honor. Mary D. Hawkins, Ph.B., A. M. University of Chicago Instructor in Mathematics “ The pith o’ sense, the pride o' worth Are higher rank, than a’ o' that. 18 Su'niur (Class ODfRrprs President...................... Vice-President.................. Secretary-Treasurre............ Chairman, Social Committee.... Chairman, Invitation Committee Historian....................... Cheer Leader.................... Adviser......................... .... Ralph Rouse . Jewell Whyte ....Floyd Goff ... Isabel Payne . Mary Overman .Cassandra Love Leslie C. Hahne ... .A. L. Loring (flmunuttpra burial Beatrice Klophel Constance Breach Fern Nolen Richard Johnson Jnbitatidn Bruce Peters Vera Fisher John Warren Mad aline Gammel Ruth Kagel Colors—Ofd Gold and Purple. Motto—“Esteem all things that are good.” 20 Senior (Clasts tSislnrif WE, the class of 1915, organized in our Sophomore year, and elected our dear departed but still famous “Billie” James as president, with his co-partner, Jane Palmer, as vice-president, and Miriam Erickson, as chairman of the social committee. We were evidently too young and unsophisticated for the social whirl, because our social committee exercised the “silence” policy. Nevertheless, under the able leadership of our adviser, Mr. Loring, we seem to have profited through this method of treatment. In our Junior year we took part in both social and athletic events. Our athletes were Jewell Whyte, Floyd Goff, Roy Bond, Leslie Hahne, Frank Roy and Harry Williams. We were the basket ball champions in our Junior year as well as in our Senior year. Our social events were a breakfast, a Christmas party and the Senior-Junior banquet. The class officers were Floyd Goff, president, and Beulah Faris, Chairman of the social committee—no doubt the two most difficult offices to fill. In early autumn we reorganized, Ralph Rouse being elected president and Isabel Payne the chairman of the social committee. Our former adviser, Mr. Loring, was unanimously re-elected. As bright and shining Seniors we are breaking records. Our athletes are still with us, but we have branched out into debating and public speaking more than formerly. To the editor-in-chief, Kenneth Holmes, and the business manager, Frank Roy, is due the unparallelled success of the “Maroon and White.” During the first semester a Hallowe’en party and Christmas party were given, the latter held at the house of Cassandra Love and participated in by both Juniors and Seniors. Though we’re very modest about it, the Seniors of 1915 are certainly endowed with originality. February the twenty-fifth was Senior Stunt Day. Such purple and gold flashes as dazzled our eyes on that memorable occasion! The committee, whose chairman was Elsie Massing, arranged a delightful comedy “The Kintry Store.” After the play, the whole Senior class joined in our rousing class song, accompanied by the composer, Edith Fairchild. The next evening, our president, Ralph Rouse, entertained the class at a most delightful party in the domestic science rooms The Senior and Junior classes gave a combination party March 26, 1915. We first went to “The Habit” and then came to Miss Harper’s rooms. The Senior-Junior banquet was a greater success than ever. The toast-master was Fred Sackett, long famed for his wit and wisdom. As a closing event of four happy years will be the class picnic on June fifth. In the coming years may we all live up to our splendid motto: “Esteem all things that are good. ” 21 C. L. Ralph Rouse President of the Senior Class. 22 FORMER DANVILLEAN EXPIRES IN CHICAGO Mrs. Emery Davis, nee Bertha Brocker, formerly of Danville, died at her home 5271 West Sixtieth place, Chicago. Monday night. She is survived by her husband and four daughters. She was formerly a school teacher. Funeral and burial will be Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in Chicago. Til 'WU’VT FINED ml nnm Bertha Elizabeth Braucher General Course; Adarian, 1,2; Athedar-ian, 3; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Semi-chorus, 1, 3, 4; Wranglers, 3, 4; Vice President, 4; Bible Class, 1, 2, 3; Basket Ball, 1, 2; Athletic Association, 4; Science Club, 3, 4. “ Powerful, indeed, is the empire of habit.” S. Frances Bennett General Course; Adarian, 1, 2; Adarian Chorus, 1; Bible Class, 1, 2; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2; Semichorus, 2, 3, 4; Athcdarian, 3, 4; Wranglers, 4; Ch’m. Prog. Com., 4; Lafayette Debate, 4; Vice President of Class 3; Maroon and White Staff, 4; Editor-in-Chjef Medley, 4. “Happy am I, from care I'm free! Why aren’t they all contented like me!” Frank W. Roy General Course; Athletic Association, 1, 2, 3, 4; Adarian, 1; Track Team, 1, 2, 3; Glee Club, 4; Wranglers, 4; Manager, .Senior Basket Ball Team, 4; Business Manager, Maroon and White, 4; President of Board of Control, 4; “ Write me as one who loves his fellowmen. Goldie C. Harrison General Course; Oakwood High School, 1, 2, 3; Declamatory Contest, 1; Girls’ Student Federation, 4. “ We meet thee like a pleasant thought.” ff 23 Rosamond Golda Scroggs General Course; Athenaeum, 1,2; Semichorus, 2, 3, 4. ‘7 hate nobody; I am in charity with the world.” Y Constance Breach General Course; Girls’ Club, 1,2; Federation, 4; Adarian, 1, 2; Athedarian, 3 4; Girls’ Chorus, 4; Semi-chorus, 4; “Piper” 4; Social Committee, 4. “A girl who has so many wilful ways She would have caused Job's patience to forsake him.” Fred Sackett Commercial Course; Class Baseball, 2, 3; Class Basketball, 4; Football, 4; Wranglers, 3, 4—Treasurer, 3—President, 4; Humorous Editor Medley, 4; Toastmaster Senior-Junior Banquet, 4. ‘‘7 live in the crowd of jollity. Esther Lillian Morrison General Course; Bible Class, 2, 3; Girls’ Student Federation, 4. “A level-headed, most sensible girl.” 24 Josephine Joyce Lesley General Course; Arlarian, 2, 3,; Girls’ Club, 2, 3; Treas. Girls’ Bible Class, 3; Social Committee, 3; Class Basket Ball, 2; Vice President Girls' Athletic Association, 4; Girls' Student Federation, 4; Basket Ball, 4. “I have ever love to repose myself.” Margaret Jewell Art Editor of the Medley. Graduates 1916. ‘‘None but the brave deserves the fair. John H. Warren Commercial Course; Athletic Association, Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Social Committee, 3; Vice-President Commercial Club, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4; Maroon and White Staff, 4; Invitation Committee, 4; Medley Staff, 4. “And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew.” Beatrice L. Klophel General Course; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3; Student Federation, 4; Adarian, 1,2; Athe-darian, 4; “ Piper ” 4; Social Committee, 4. How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hour! 25 A Edith Fairchild a General Course; Girls’ Chorus, 1; Athe-naeum-Adarian Contest, 1; Athedarian, 2, 3, 4; Ass’t. Editor Maroon and White, 3; Calendar Editor Medley, 4; Senior Class Song, 4. “ Music is my forte.” J. Milton Guy General Course; Athenaeum, 2; Athedarian, 4; Wranglers, 4; Treasurer, 4; Senior Basket Ball, 4; “ Piper, 4; Athletic Ass., 4; Football, 4; Track, 4; Captain, 4. 1 'All for love of a lily maid. Russel Day Commercial Course; Memorial Committee, 4; Wranglers, 4; Lafayette Debate, 4. “I am not of the role of common men. Maurie Mitchell General Course; Athenaeum, 1,2; Orchestra, 1, 3, 4; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3; Bible Class, 1, 2, 3; Students’ Federation, 4; Science Club, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association, 4; Athedarian, 4; Piper,” 4. “Oh music! sphere descended maid! 26 Ida A. Stuebe General Course; Athenasum, 1; Paris (111.) High School; 2; Science Club, 3, 4; Wranglers, 4; Girls’ Chorus, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association, 4. “A learned lady, learned For every branch of Science known. William Jewell Whyte General Course; Athedarian, 3,4—Treasurer, 3; Athenaeum, 1, 2; Wrangler, 1,2, 4; “Twelfth Night,” 2; Vice President Senior Class, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4— Captain, 3; Track, 2, 3, 4; Football, 2, 3, 4; Board of Finance, 4; Business Manager Medley, 4; Athletic Association, 1, 2, 3, 4; Lafayette Debating Team, 4. “All nature iwears one universal grill. Tony Scoles Commercial Course; Football, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President Athletic Association, 4 Athletic Editor Maroon and White, 4 Glee Club, 4; Class Baseball, 2, 3, 4. ‘‘Beautiful child of nature! Mabel I. Anderson General Course; Girls' Club, 1, 2, 3; Students’ Federation, 4; Adarian, 1. ‘‘She’s a winsome, wee thing.” • - % tits 27 Amelia Blanche Thomas General Course; Athedarian, 4; Girls’ Student Federation, 4; Athletic Association, 4; Basket Ball, 4. “She,kept the noiseless tenor of her way.” Mary Overman General Course; Social Committee, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 4; Athedarian, 4; Chairman Invitation Committee, 4; “ Piper,” 4. “ There’s so much piping-left to do.” Earl B. Baker 'r V General Course; Fairmount High School, 1, 2, 3. “And six feet two, as I think he stands.” Irene Frank Commercial Course; Girls’ Chorus, 2, 3; Athedarian, 3, 4; Student Federation, 4; Commercial Club, 3, 4. “She is tail and stately.” A % 28 Vera Margaret Fisher General Course; Girls' Club, 1, 2, 3; Bible Class, 1, 2, 3; Chairman Geneva Committee, 2; President Bible Class, 3; President Student Federation, 4; Athletic Association, 4; Basket Ball Team, 4. “ Charms strike the heart, hut merit wins the soul. Madaline Gammel General Course; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3; Student Federation, 4; Secretary, 4; Athc-nasum, 1, 2, 3; Girls' Athletic Association, 4; Invitation Committee, 4. ‘‘No need hath she of borrowed light To make her beauty fair. Leslie C. Hahne Commercial Course.; Class Historian, 3; Cheer Leader, 4; Secretary Finance Committee, 4; Class Basket Ball, 4; Captain, 4; Basket Ball, 2, 3, 4; Captain, 3, 4; Class Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association, President, 4; Glee Club, 4; Commercial Club, 3; President, 3. “I had sworn to be a bachelor. Cassandra Love General Course; Adarian, 1, 2; Adarian Chorus, 1; Athedarian, 3, 4—Vice President, 4; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3; Bible Class, 1, 2; Wranglers, 4;—Chairman Social Committee, 4; Lafayette Debate, 4; Maroon and White Staff, 4; Class Historian, 4; Pin Committee, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 1,2, 3, 4; Semi-chorus, 2, 3, 4; “Midsummer Nights’ Dream,” 3; “Piper,” 4. “To those who knoiv thee not, no words can paint, And those who knmv thee, know alt words are faint. L - ' 29 Alta Fowler General Course; Athenaeum, 1; Bible Class, 2, 3; Girls’ Student Federation, 4; Science Club, 4. “ Patient of toil, serene amidst alarms.” Elsie Marie Massing General Course; Adarian, 1, 2; Girls' Chorus, 3, 4; Semi-chorus, 3, 4, Girls’ Student Federation, 4; Chairman Senior Day Committee, 4. “ True as the needle to the pole Or as the dial to the sun.'’ Floyd Goff Commercial Course; Yellmaster, 1, 2; Social Committee, 2; Adarian, 1, 2, 3; Business Manager of Medley, 2; Glee Club, 4; Commercial Club, 3; “ Merchant of Venice,” 1; Athletic Association, Vice President, 3; Track, 3, 4; Basket Ball, 1, 2, 3; Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt., 2; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; Orchestra, 4; Class President, 3; Class Sec.-Treas., 4. ‘‘He is the very pineapple of politeness.” S. Alice Ogden General Course; Adarian, 1, 2; Bible Class, 2; Basket Ball, 2; Girls' Club, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 4; Ch’m. Finance Com. Student Federation, 4. “ Patience is a necessary ingredient of success.” 30 Mary Dolores Belton General Course; Adarian, 1, 2; “Twelfth Night,” 2; Girls’ Student Club, 4. “A very show'r of beauty is thy earthly dow'r.” Majiel R. Anderson General Course; Adarian, 1, 2; Girls’ Bible Class, 1; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association, 4; Basket Ball, 4. “ Joy ariseth in me like a summer’s morn.” Bruce Peters I l°[ t'i , General Course. ‘‘Ah, why should life all labor be!” Ruth Schecter General Course; Pageant, 2; Athenaeum, 1, 2, 3; Basket Ball, 4; Girls’ Club Orchestra, 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association, 4; Student Federation, 4; Athedarian, 4. “ Blushing is the color of virtue.” 31 Beulah Faris General Course; Girls’ Chorus, 2, 3, 4; Semi-chorus, 2, 3; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer,- 3; Adarian, 1; Chairman 4 Social Committee, 3; Maroon and White Staff, 3; Literary Editor Medley, 4. “Just call me a scholar, let that be my praise Ralph Rouse General Course; Athenaeum, 2; Athedar-ian, 3, 4; Gold Medal in Wranglers' Contest, 2; Triangular Debate, 2; Lafayette Debate, 3, 4; Maroon and White Staff, 3; Charleston Declamatory Contest. 3; Honor Roll (Attendance) 3; Wranglers, 2, 3, 4—President, 3; Chairman Program Committee, 4; Lafayette Debate, 4; Second Prize Athedarian Declamatory Contest, 4; First Prize in County Oratorical Contest, 4; Dec amatory Contest, 4; District Declamation, 3, 4. “And what he greatly thought, he nobly dared. Van Liew Chapman General Course; Athenaeum, 1,2; Athedarian, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3; Wranglers, 2, 3; “Twelfth Night,” 2; “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” 3; Science Club, 3, 4. “I will not excuse; I will not retreat a single inch; and I will be heard! ’ ’ Isabell Payne General Course Girls’ Club, 1, 2; Student Federation—Vice President, 4; Adarian, 1,2; Athedarian, 3, 4; Girls’ Athletic a Association, 4; “Piper,” 4; Chairman, v � Senior Social Committee, 4; Medley Staff, 4; Basket Ball Team, 4. “She's pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, A nd pleasant, too, to think on.” V 32 Ruth Kagel ' d, General Course; Athenaeum, 1, 2, 3; Athedarian, 4; Girls’ Club, 3, 4. '‘Oh fie upon this single life! Forego it! Mabel Blair General Course; Medley Staff, 4. “Adorns and cheers the way. John Kenneth Holmes General Course; Athletic Association, 1, 2, 3, 4—Secretary-Treasurer, 3; Glee Club, 3, 4; Toastmaster, Senior-Junior Banquet, 3; Editor-in-chief Maroon and White, 4. “Sagacious, bold and turbulent of wit.” Freda Walz General Course; Girls’ Athletic Association, 4; Student Federation, 4; Science Club—Chairman Program Committee, 4; Adarian, 1; Honor Roll (attendance), 3, 4. “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Jessie Sarah Brazelton General Course. “7 envy not, in any mood. Helen Cochrane General Course; Adarian, 2; Bible Class, 1, 2, 3; Anti-Cigarette Prize Essay, Girls’ Chorus, 2, 3, 4; Secretary, 4, Semichorus, 4; Girls’ Club, 2, 3; Student Federation, 4. “ Not stepping o’er the bounds of modesty. Harry Fern Nolen General Course; Athenaeum, 1, 2; Athenaeum Chorus, 1; “Snow White,” 2; Maroon and White Staff, 4; Athedraian, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Piper,” 4; Social Committee, 4. “ For my voice, I have lost it, With halloing and singing of anthems. WlLHELMINE SHAFFER General Course; Harrisburg (Penn.) High School, 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Basket Ball, 4—Cap tain, 4. “A brow of May blossom, and a cheek of apple blossom. 34 Florence Moore General Course; Monticello High School, 1,2; Wranglers, 4; Girls’ Club, 4; Science Club, 4; Girls’ Athletic Association, 4; Maroon and White Staff, 4. “A little learning is a dang'rous thing, Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.” .1 -v - n Lilla M. Payne General Course; Athenaeum, 1,2; Athe-darian, 3—President, 4; Orchestra, 1, 3, 4—Leader, 3, 4; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3— Registrar, 3; Wranglers, 4. ‘‘Kissing is no sin.” Eugene M. Stallings General Course; Athenaeum, 2; Glee Club, 4; Medley Staff, 4; Football, 3; Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4. ‘‘A woman is hut a woman, A good cigar’s a smoke.” Elizabeth Cruzan General Course. “ Thought is the property of him who can entertain it, and of him who can adequately place it. Bernice Olmsted General Course; Catlin High School, 1,2; Declamatory Contest, 2; Oratorical Con-A . test, 3; Senior Day Committee, 4; Athe-‘ i darian, 4; “Piper,” 4; “Piper! Pipe that song again!” Florence Hillman � General Course; Oakwood High School, S' 1, 2, 3; Declamatory Contest, 1. “It is the tranquil people who accomplish much. Elmer Lynch General Course; Track, 1, 2, 3; Physics Lab. Ass’t., 3; Sergeant-at Arms, Wranglers, 4; Science Club, 3, 4; Chairman f Finance Committee, 3; Chairman Membership Committee, 3; President, 4; Asst. Business Manager Maroon and White, 4; News Editor Medley, 4; Piper,” 4. “I’m very fond of the company of ladies.” Angeline Cushman General Course. “ More yellow was her head than the flower of broom.” 5 y: . 36 Fred Blankenburg Commercial Course; Baseball, 3, 4; Football, 4; Athletic Association. “ No echo hear you from my voice, for I do talk hut little Evelyn Deasy Holstine General Course; Peru High School, 1, 2; Pin Committee, 3; Girls’ Chorus, 4; Student Federation, 4. “ The love of learning, the sequestered nooks And all the sweet serenity of books.” Harry E. Williams Commercial Course; Oakwood High School, 1, 2, 3; Track, 3; Basketball, 4. “Last, but not least.” 37 tlbr Pearson Pri-r IN MEMORY of Gustavus Clark Pearson (1827-1911), pioneer of Danville, of Chicago and of California, a staunch upholder of American ideals and institutions, and an enthusiastic patron of the public schools, the Pearson Prize has been offered for the last four years to a member of the Senior class. This has consisted of an appropriate emblem fittingly engraved, together with a sum of money. The recipient has been chosen because of scholarship, activities, attitude or influence and character, as representing best in his class the aims of the American high school in the twentieth century. In 1912, one of the highest types of American youth, president of his class and representative of our school in declamation and oratory at county, district and state contests, was nominated for the honor by his classmates. In 1913, Lillian Sandberg, who had pluckily made the highest average of scholarship with a perfect record of attendance, received the prize. In 1914, Vera Dowker, an exceptional student in the commercial branches, whose class average in scholarship and attendance ranked first, our representative in the Peace Prize Contest and editor-in-chief of the “Medley,” was its recipient. In 1915, Ralph Rouse, president of his class and our representative in debating, declamation and oratory, was chosen for the honor by the donor from a list of five nominations by the faculty. 38 Cn sC Name Anderson, M. I Anderson, M. R. Baker Belton Bennett Blair Blankenburg Brazelton Breach Braucher Chapman Cochrane Cruzan Cushman Day Faris Fairchild Fisher Fowler Frank Appearance Cute Tall Long Saintly Red Curly Sleek Chubby Black-eyed Susan Pensive Noticeable Modest Brillant Golden Good Short Pretty Intellectual Innocent Frank (Elans Prnjilimj Present Dainty Maid Always Fairmount Senior Play Medley Delta Gamma Studious Exciting Happy Science Club Yea, Bo! Library 97 Five Studies Every Day Livengood Busy Student Club Budding Danville Future Suffragette Playwright Parson 4Bride Shining Light Who Knows? Tip Top Militant Happier Music Teacher I’ll Get the $ Prima Donna Hash Slinger Married Ambulance Chaser Les Composer Y. W. C. A. Blossoming Mrs.------- Hobby Frills Movies Fisiks Dancing Love Men Chewing Gum Books Happiness German Chewing the rag Semi-chorus Edna Bence Dressing Wranglers Honor Roll Music If you will, please School Boston Gammel Attractive Goff Husky mt Guy Payneful Hahne Lusty Holmes Impressive Hillman Sedate Harrison Smiling Hudson Businesslike Holstine Genteel Johns Funnv Kagel Charming Klophel Skinny Love Blooming Lynch “Linky” Lesley Brunette Massing Brief Moore Prim Morrison Auburn Mitchell Intelligent Nolen Meager Ogden Pleasing Olmsted Sprightly Overman Piquant Present Future Hobby Joe Hard to Tell Red Hair Peggy Football Coach Athletics Matching Pennies College Lilia Woman Hater Bachelor Basket Ball Mumps Editor Burns Here Red Cross Nurse Horses Oakwood Traveller Ragtime Mariorie Prize Fighter Baseball Angelina Cloudburst School “ Marm” Mandolin Lyric Millionaire Nix Teaching Matrimony Turtle Doves Slats Fat Lady Buzzing V eronika Actress Bennett Chemistry Inventor Zyrclda The Lindens Female Organ Grinder m Basket Ball Semi-chorus w Postmistress Fudge Splendid Grass Widdv Swell Grades Satisfied Deaconness Flirting Fiddling Ballet Dancer Music Glee Club Clown Singing Yes Heartbreaker Flowers Frank Frank Piper Piper • A Secret Irish 1 n mmmi ■ Payne, L. Angelic Payne, I. Dimply Rouse Prolonged Peters Blase Roy Affable Shaffer Pink and White Schecter Dignified SCROGGS Merry ScOLES Droll Sackett Sandy Stallings Stalwart Stuebe Studious Thomas Tranquil Walz Sweet and Low Warren Dapper Whyte Solemn Williams Dignified A Perfect Guy Smart Senior President Poet Maroon and White Kendall Orchestra Shorthand Butt of All Jokes Medley Funny Man Lazy George What it should be Senior You Know Athletic Farmer Very Romantic Cow-boy Girl Statesman Banana Peddler Wedding Bells Movie Actress Comedianess Matrimony U. S. President Scissors’ Grinder Active Unknown First lady of the land Authoress Grave Digger Brilliant Jockey ✓ • Mistletoe Lollypops Movies (?) Girls Roller Skating Fellows Tennis Talking Ford Charley Chaplin Y. M. C A. Chemistry Blue Points Science Jokes Golf Girls Ml m imimllllniMlIi 3tt mpmnrtan ittr. tCaitnjer ONE of the most genial, kindly, whole-souled men ever connected with our school was Principal C. E. Lawyer (Charles Edgar Lawyer, B. S., Knox College), who came to us in September, 1909, from the Canton (Illinois) high school, and left us in June, 1912, to take charge of the magnificent new township high school at Aurora. As he went in and out among us, so erect, so ruddy, so wholesome, earnestly recommending to our observance the eleventh commandment: “Mind thine own business”—or telling of the sayings or doings of “Pier-pont” and “Gwendolen” with a twinkle of eyes and a flash of teeth, little we thought that Death had marked him for his own. So it was that when the news came in the spring of 1914 of his serious illness at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, we were little prepared: and when we later learned that he had been released from suffering, we could not well realize that his beloved wife and children were so soon to be left desolate, his coworkers deprived of his kindly counsel, and his many friends bereft forever of his genial, wholesome presence. 42 Sluninr (Class (Offirfrs President.................. Vice-President.............. Secretary-Treasurer......... Chairman, Social Committee Chairman, Pin Committee. . Historian.................. Cheer Leader............... Adviser..................... .. .Orland Church . .William Kieran ... .Palmer Craig Margaret Jewell .Arthur Baldwin .. .Aurelia Starks ......Louis Luke .....S. O. Rorem (CmnmtttPFs Mortal Madeline Dague Arthur Sudduth Jane Palmer Warren Albert t!iu Evelyn Holstine Floyd Pogue Florence Walton 44 Junior (£la«H ffiigtnnj THREE years ago, a crowd of ambitious, but somewhat scared little Freshmen stepped wonderingly over the crumbling threshold of an old structure, which they are now daring to hope to see replaced by a new building before their great-great-grandchildren shall have passed away, and were initiated into the mysteries, tortures, and delights of D. H. S. Today, these Freshmen are the high-arid mighty Juniors, looking back with pride upon the record of the past years, and anticipating with pleasure the honors sure to come in the future. We can well be proud of our past record, for even in our Freshman year we attracted much attention by our unusual display of literary, dramatic and artistic talent, and we are still keeping it up. Today we have members holding prominent places in every organization in the school. When we grew into that species of animal known as the Sophomore, we chose from our brilliant assemblage two worthy characters to lead us, namely: Wilbert Foster and Perry Cookingham, as president and vice-president respectively. We did not shine very dazzlingly then as social stars, as we gave only one party, that near Hallowe’en at the home of Margaret Jewell. And now for the Junior part! Of course all the Freshies, Sophs, and Seniors say that the Juniors are afflicted with the “bighead;” but even if this were true, why shouldn’t we have it, considering what a wonderful class we have? (We can just see you other classmen turn up your noses; but it’s true anyway). We started our year right by electing two very capable officers—Orland Church and William Kieran. Then about Christmas time, we Juniors, as well as the Seniors, began to tire a little of our unswerving, virtuous adherence to our studies, and so, one winter evening, tripped gaily up to the home of Cassandra Love, where each deserving child was given a present from Santa, and a chance to enjoy himself without fear of being pounced upon by a watchfuleyed assembly teacher. Later on, March 26, to be exact, we had a “movie” party at the Habit, followed by a taffy-pull at the Washington Auditorium. And next year, we hope to prove ourselves so efficient, that you all will have to agree with us in saying: “We’re Some Class'” 45 jftembrrs of tbr Junior (Class Albert, Warren Fouteck, Edward Partlow, Edna Anderson, William Gass, Howard ■ Pogue, Floyd Baldwin, Arthur Glindmeier, Norma Purnell, Edna Banner, Beatrice Graham, Hilda Ramsey, Lucy Berhalter, Mary Grimes, Helen 1 Rearick, Elizabeth Bireline, Florence Hahn, Catherine Reed, Howard H. Bishop, Blanche ?; Harris, Martha Reed, Lina 1 Blair, Helen Hartshorn, Helen Rideout, Esther Bond, Roy Hazzard, Zuda Runyan, Dewey Brady, Davida Heidrick, Martha Saunders, Paul Brandenberger, Grace Hixon, Adele Schaectel, Marie Brown, Alice Hudson, Ferris Schneider, Gustav Bunting, Charles Hughs, George Schultz, Selma Burgett, Clara Hunsaker, Ruth Schultz, Verona Burk, Leo Jackson, Helen 1 Seigmund, Mary Burns, Margarita Juvell, Margaret Shouse, Edna Campbell, Gene Johnson, Alice Sibrel, Lucy Cannady, Adeline Johnson, Richard Silkey, Charles Cannady, John Jones, George R. Six, Olga Cannon, Opal Jones, Paul Small, Josephine Church, Orland Kieran, William Starks, Aurelia Clapp, Esther Knecht, Fay Stephens, Roseoe Conlin, Margaret Knight, Alberta Sudduth, Arthur Cookingham, Perry Knight, Julia Swarts, Leland Coutant, Paul Lamm, Eugene Sweeney, Loretto Symons, Dorothy Craig, Palmer Layton, Esther Cramer, Norma Lindelsee, Noble Taylor, Merle Creviston, Elva Luke, Louis Thompson, Lewis Dague, Madeline McCord, Frances Throckmorton, Sidney Davies, Roscoe McCray, Marian .Wait, Helen De Moss, Harry Meade, John Walker, Elizabeth Dye, Gladys Meddus, Lester Walton, Florance Dyer, Lewis Moore, Miriam Watson, Ferris Erickson, Miriam- Natho, Karl Watts, Vera Faith, Kathryn Finch, Vivian Flynn, Ruth Nichols, Genevieve Werner, Margaret O’Brien, Loui§ Palmer, Janey Wilson, Gladys 46 'SUB )1 mm imnnmllllmiii I Spupijiinum' (Claim (OfttrrrH President.................... Vice-President............... Secretary-Treasurer.......... Chairmen of Social Committee Historian.................... Cheer Leader................. Adviser...................... ... Lanta Hastings .....John Cannon .. .Verona Schultz Sina Reed Julius Schermayer .... Fern Spangler . .Cecil Llewellyn Miss Ruth Miller Swial (Umnmitlrr Ferris Watson Paul Jones Esther Snider Maurine Fendley 48 alu' g njil)omore (Class THE Sophomores have had a very successful year. The boys won second place in the track class contest; Luther Beers won second place in the mile run in the county meet, and Russell Sparks third place in the pole vault. Though we did not win many of the basketball games this season, we built up good teams of both boys and girls, and expect to win a championship next year. Birdie Carter was awarded first place in the declamation contest between Danville and Catlin, and second place in the county contest. Socially, also, the year has been a success. Our first affair was a bob-sled ride when we drove about seven miles. Mr. Marker and Miss Miller chaperoned the crowd. Next, we had an Easter party. Over forty attended with Mr. Marker and Miss Miller again as chaperons. The boys made Easter bonnets, the girls were judges, and Herman Roy won first prize. Other contests followed. We began and ended the evening with a “grand march.” Refreshments were served, and though, to be sure, the ice cream was stolen, it was brought back before the evening was over. In the school party the sophomores also did their share. The success of all our social affairs was due to Miss Miller, our splendid class adviser. 49 ittrntbmi uf the nplumuirr (Hlas� Adams, Cecil Adams, Mary E. Albert, Mildred Alexander, Merl Alfieri, Gina Anderson, Raymond Arf, Herman Bachman, Hattie Banner, Willa Bartel, Helen Beers, Luther Berhalter, Lillian Blankenburg, Herman Braden, Jane Brewer, Gladys Brickwell, George Brooks, Gladys Brown, Francis Bullington, Lucille Callais, Elmer Cannady, Helen Cannon, John Carr, Lucile Carter, Birdie Carter, Helen Church, Dorothy Cloyd, Mildred Collignon, Josephine Cottingham, Esther Cowan, Esther Crawford, Carroll Crawford, Nell Crouse, Susie Dale, Norman Dallas, James Dickson, Fern Durig, Eugene Dwiggins, Theodosia Dye, Frances Ehlers, Reynold Ellett, Ada Ellet, Durwood Fendley, Maurine Foster, Howard Foster, Wilbert Funk,John Garrett, Robert George, Leo Gemand, Dorothy Gerrard, Ada Gibbs, Donald Gibson, Lucille Glindmeier, Mildred Goff, Cecile Goldberg, Max Griffin, Charlotte Griffith. Robert Gutterridge, Vera Guy, Chester Harper, Van Hastings Lanta Hathaway, Ferris. Hemphill, Sadie Hendrickson, Ruth Hildreth, Gladys Hill, Marvel Holden, Timothy Hooton, Kendall Huber, Beatrice Jenkins, Bertha Kesler, Clifford Lange, Mamie Lauer, Helen Lee, Edna Lee, Ethel Lee, Omar Legg, Esther Leverenz, Clarence Leverich, Gladys Linck, Zyrelda Littler, Opal Llewellyn, Cecil Lucier, Irredell McArthur, Clifford McCoy, Mae McGuire, Arthur McKenzie, Aliene Marshall, Wilbur Masterson, Robert Meade, Alfred Meyer, Arthur Milemore, Paul Miller, Marjorie Mowery, William Myers, Fred Nice, Lucy Olmsted, Beulah Ost, Clarence O’Sullivan, Dale O’Sullivan, Margaret Partlow, Helen Perkins, Kenneth Pitman, Elzenia Pugh, Gladys Quinn, Thelma Riudt, Margaret Roberts, Paul Romig, Lois Roseman, Fideliso Roy, Herman Roy, Margaret Sandusky, Eleanor Saxon, Karl Schenk, Mary Schermayer, Julius Sconce, Phil Scopes, Lela Scroggs, Ruth Shields, Ersel Shutts, Frances Shutts, Hubert Skadden, Harry Snider, Esther Spangler, Fern Sparks, Russell Stone, Harry Stuebe, Louis Sweeney, Gertrude Tengen, Herman Tennery, Harmon Thomas, Cleo Thompson, Mildred Trenary, Robert Vaughn, Nellie Wall, Anna Wall, Wilma Walter, Helen Warren, Paul Webber, Francis Werren, Florence Wilson, Raymond Wiseman, Anna Woolsey, Wood 51 ittnnlu'rn of tin' Jfn'Hhman (Class Adams, Mary Rose Akers, Noel Akers, Vivian Alkire, Opal Allen, Cecil Anderson, Rudolph Anker, Esther Ashley, Ruth Bailey. Joseph Bailey, Thelma Barger, Alberta Barnard, Leah Beagle, Lucile Beebe, R. Kenneth Beaner, Goldie Beel, Elizabeth Bennett, Harry Bentrop, Henrietta Beyer, Donald Bingham, Marian Blair, Ruth Blary, Julia Bolton, Gertrude Borsch, Marguerite Bottorff, Rolla Boyer, Mildred Branson, Nilah Bredehoft, Lucille Brown, Dorwin Brown, Marion Brown, Marjorie Bullington, Gladys Burcham, Ruth Burchit, La Verne Burk, Raleigh Burns, Edith Burow, Harold Bushong, Isabell Callais, Maud Canine, Celia Cantrell, Dorothy Carson, Tom Chaffee, John Chambers, Ruth Cleland, Elizabeth Cleland, Hannah Cole, De Witt Collett, Martha Coolley, Marion Coombs, Helen Crain, Herman Cravens, Hazel Crawford, Dale Crawford, Mary Crewdson, William Cruzan, Roberta Cunningham,Russell Current, Harry Dales, Minnie Davies, Shirley Davis, Ruth Davison, Charles Davison, Muriel Dennis, Ned Dickerson, Herschel Diffenderfer, Vera Dodd, Madolyn Dove, Lois Downs, Charles Draper, Alberta Duffin, Russell Dye, Walter Ebelmesser, Marvin Elliott, Joseph Ernley, Ruth Endicott, Charles Flaherty, John Flanders, Irma Flanders, Lloyd Forker, Ruth Foster, Leslie Fowler, Howard Freeland, Raymond Freeland, Thurl Fulton, Phceba Gaddie, Lloyd Gardner, Jeanie Garinger, Frank George, Bernice George, Helen Gillespie, Philip Gillison, Robert Graves, Mabel Griffith, Howard Grimes, Myrtle Hall, Frances Hamilton, Ernest Hannum, Howard Harris, George Harrison, Lucile Harvey, Walter Haskell, Esther Haworth,Genevieve Hazzard, Georgia Hecht, Clara Hehman, Dorothy Henk, Clarence Henson, Ruth Hickman, Allen Hickman, Howard Higgins, Hellene Higgins, Joseph Hill, Alfred Hill, Dewey Hitchens, Leamon Hixon, Hayden Hofmann, Helen Holstine, Sarah Hooton, Don Hudson, Flossie Jackson, Sarah James, Franklyn Jobson, Ellen Jobson, George Johnson, Clinton Johnson, George Johnson, Philip Kane, Marie Keith, Ralph Kelly, Patrick Kibler, Pauline Klein, Eric Knight, Fern Knight, Hester Knowles, Lloyd Kremer, Edward Lambert, Harry Lamm, Elsa Moore, Charles Moore, Edward Moore, Evelyn Moore, Goodloe Moore, Margaret Morrissey, Edward Morrow, John Murray, Harriet Myers, Albert. Myers, Blanche Natho, Karl Neff, William Nelson, Alva Nethery, Margery Neumann, Florence Nolen, E. Wayne Nowling, Nellie O’Brien, Margaret Ogden, La Verne Olson, Evalyn Owens, Dail Parks, Hazel Payne, Joseph Payne, Mary Peters, Raymond Phillips, Clarke Phillips, Elizabeth Phillips, Naydean Plymire, Clarence Lawrence, Madeline Pomar, Gladys La Master, Willa Prast, Harry Leverenz, Gertrude Prevo, Ruth Leverenz, Harold Proctor, Irma Linck, Joseph Long, Hazel Louis, Rosalie Luke, Robert Lynch, Orville McCabe, Rose McCollom, Lucile Purdue, Constance Radebaugh, Gladys Radford, Harold Radliff, Josephine Ramsey, Donald Randall, Harold Reeves, Edna McConnell, Geneva Rideout, Russell McCord, Bert McCord, Hazel McDonald, James McGee, Margaret Magruder, Fern Manteufel, Esther Marsters, Caroll Marsters, Hazel Martin, Burtella Robbins, Husdon Roberts, Iona Robertson, Phillida Roesch, Elizabeth Rumbaugh, Earl Rumbaugh, Genevieve Russell, Clyde Sackett, Edna Sandberg, Hilda Matthews,ElizabethSayers, Emma Lou Miller, Loyal Schultz, Lester Miller, Sylvester Sears, Roscoe Mitchell, Mamie Seiteii, Martha Selby, Eugenia Seward, Mary Sharp, Harold Sharp, Nevada Shelato, Violet Shelton, America Shepherd, Clyde Sims, Ruth Sincere, Jack Six, Douglas Smith, Florence Smith, Grace Smith, Howard Speakman, John Starr, Byron Stephens, Percy Stickler, Chester Strebel, Rufus • Swaim, Elizabeth Swartz, Carl Swinehart, Letha Swisher, Philip Talbert, Edith Tarpening, Bessie Taylor, Richard Telling, Gordon Tengen, Catherine Thode, Irene Thode, Ruth Toms, Shirley Towne, Mabel Trent, Elsie Trueman, Grace Vice, Loren Vickery, Faye Vieg, Gladys Voigt, Walter Wade, Doris Walge, Joseph Wall, Helen Walter, Dorothy Webb, Clifford Webb, Lamont Werner, Catherine West, Dorothy Westwater, John White, Ralph White, Roy Wilson, Orville Wodetzki, Thelma Woodrum, Bertha Yost, Ursula Young, Nellie Ziesing, Josephine 53 Atblrtir AasnriatUin THIS organization during the school year of 1914-15 has done its work well in placing on the field an extraordinary football team, and a good track team. At the beginning of the year, Leslie Hahne was elected president; Tony Scoles, vice-president, and Paul Jones, secretary-treasurer. All these officers have done their work nobly. The membership of the association this year was very large, as a membership was required of all participators in both class and varsity athletics. Financially, there is a deficit in the association, which was acquired from the football season of last year. But through the influence of enthusiastic Athletic Association members, permission was gained by which a spring carnival was held which diminished this deficit. The football season ended with a surplus in their favor, while the track season attained a small deficit. In both basket-ball and baseball, only class games were held, although there was exceptional good material for each. We sincerely hope that those who follow in our footsteps next year will have a very successful term. ¥ 54 T THE close of the 1913 football season everything indicated that the 1914 season would be a success as far as regular “D” t men were concerned. This idea was soon dispelled however when the first call was made for candidates in the fall. It was evident if a championship team was to be formed, a miracle of some kind would have to take place, for there were only three “ D ” members left as a nucleus to begin the great task of building up a team that would be able to meet the heavy schedule arranged. It certainly was “hard luck’’ that so many experienced players had either left school or were ineligible. The season started with the usual preliminary work and with vim and determination to make as good a showing as possible. The first two games, those with Westville and Ridgefarm, were won with comparative ease by the scores of 38-0 and 37-0 respectively. Then a series of reverses occurred, Georgetown defeating us by the score of 13-6 on a muddy and slow field in a hard, gruelling game, the greater part of which was played in the rain. The Georgetown eleven was one of the best that we met during the season. They played a steady and aggressive type of football that gave them a well earned victory. Then Champaign with her championship team easily defeated us 48-0. In this game we were without the services of our regular quarter-back and several linemen. It was evident that something would have to be done if we were to make a favorable showing against our friendly rival, Hoopeston, which had been winning victories by large scores. Then a re-awakening occurred. After a mass meeting, enough players pledged themselves to come out to give the team scrimmage practice. After a hard week’s preparation the team journeyed to Hoopeston, and our efforts were rewarded with a victory of 13-0. Were we happy? Well, I guess. We were again successful the following Saturday, defeating Tuscola by the score of 29-13. November 7 a tie game was played with Mattoon, the score being 14-14. In spite of the fact that Urbana had defeated Mattoon by only one touchdown the week before we played them, they swamped us by the score of 61-6. Outweighed, outclassed, but not out-fought explains the result. The following Saturday we rallied again and defeated Brazil find.) High School by the close score of 7 -6. It was useless even to expect to defeat our Thanksgiving opponent, Oakland. Our only hope was to keep the score down. In this we were also disappointed, for we were defeated 48 0 before the largest crowd of the season. We have no apologies or excuses to make that would detract from our opponents’ victories. It would be poor sportsmanship to do so. But we hope to see the day when we shall be represented by our full strength throughout an entire season, as has not been the case the last two or three years. Five games won, a tie and four lost are not thestandardof Danville High School. Under, the circumstances we did the best that we could do. Let us exert ourselves, both as a school and as individuals, to make next year’s team a winner. W. C. B. JftuitlraU rhrituU' Sept. 26 D. H. S. 38 Westville 0 Oct. 3 D. H. S. 37 Ridgefarm 0 Oct. 10 D. H. S. 6 Georgetown 13 Oct. 17 D. H. S. 0 Champaign 48 Oct. 24 D. H. S. 13 Hoopeston 0 Oct. 31 I). H. S. 29 Tuscola 13 Nov. 7 D. H. S. 14 Mattoon 14 Nov. 14 D. H. S. 6 U rbana 61 Nov. 21 D. H. S. 7 Brazil 6 Nov. 26 D. H. S. 0 Oakland 40 ittnnbrra nf thr Jfimthall tU'ant Below is an honest attempt to give the outstanding qualities of the individual players who composed the squad of 1914: Capt. Goff as quarterback was an ideal leader. Great on offense and defense explains the value of this player. His coolness and judgment under all conditions were admirable. Because of his ability to throw forward passes to punt, and to drop-kick, he was invaluable to the team. Besides “Goffy” is one of the best all-around athletes the school has ever had. His place will be difficult to fill. “Baldy” Albert at end played a hard and fast game, although handicapped by an injury early in the season. His ability to catch forward passes and to tackle surely made him a valuable member of the team and that, together with his consistent playing, will make him a good leader of the 1915 team. Jewell Whyte, at full back, was one of the pleasing players of the • team. His ability in returning punts, in line plunging and in backing up the line made him a valuable player. He will be missed next year. Tony Scoles, playing his last year at end, kept up his reputation of the preceding season in catching forward passes in all positions. His optimistic and encouraging words under all circumstances aided materially in keeping the team “keyed up.” Lanta Hastings, the pony back of the squad, playing his first year, was one of the hardest workers on the field during a game. Although handicapped by lack of weight, he never hesitated to meet the demands of his position. He should be a valuable man next year. Hubert Shutts, at half and quarter, was handicapped by playing out of his regular position at end. His excellent defensive work was due to his natural ability to tackle. Fred Blankenburg, a senior, responded to the call of players at the middle of the season. He made good from the start, filling the position of tackle creditably. Perry Cookingham, the utility player of the squad, although not a sensational adjunct was reliable and consistent. His willingness to be shifted from one position to another made him a valuable asset. George Brickwell, the diminutive end, could always be depended upon to do his part. He never hesitated to “smash” interference against great odds in weight. No doubt he will be even better next year. Joe Linck, the lightweight of 135 pounds, playing guard, made up for his lack of flesh by sheer grit and courage. Any coach would be proud to have a team of players possessing his qualities. He will be with us next year. 58 Clifford McArthur played a reliable game at tackle. His experience this year should strengthen his playing for another year. George Jones, playing for his first season, was the heavy weight of the squad. He was just beginning to“find himself”at the endofthesea-son. Because of his capacity for hard work he is bound to be successful. We are glad Jones has two more years. Fred Sackett, a senior, also came to the rescue of the team in mid-season, playing at center. His passing of the ball on all formations was reliable and accurate. We regret that he has not another year. Alfred Meade, although not receiving a letter this year, will surely be a strong candidate for the 1915 team. Karl Natho and James Dallas, the two faithful substitutes of the squad, deserve great credit for their work. Neither of these players missed a practice without a good excuse. We wish we had more of their kind. Paul Hudson, a former “D” player, helped in two games. His services were missed in the other contests. Milton Guy played in two games after the call for help in the middle of the year. It is too bad he is a senior, for his services will be missed. Others who assisted at times in the scrimmage and who deserve mention are: D. Hooton, H. Robbins, D. Jlrown, R. Rideout, F. Pogue, C. Leverenz, R. Luke, N. Lindelsee, R. Cunningham, M. Goldberg, K. Perkins, D. Ramsey, and H. Gass. tUir u.rant Nickname Weight Height Floyd Goff (Capt.) • “Piggy” 160 5-10 Warren Alberts (Capt. Elect)... . . “ Baldy ” 145 5- 8 Tony Scoles . .“Ford” 145 5- 8 Perry Cookingham ..“Cookie” 160 5-10 George Jones . .“Heavy” 190 5- 9 Fred Sackett ,. .“Sackey” 155 5-10 Jewell Whyte .. .“Whitee” 175 5-11 George Brickweli ,..“ Brickie” 135 5- 7 Hebert Shutts . . . Hube” 145 5- 7 Lanta Hastings , . .“Bud” 145 5- 8 Fred Blankenburg .. . “ Blankee” 165 5-11 Alfred Meade .. .“Alf” 170 6- 2. Joe Linck • “Joe” 140 5- 6 Clifford McArthur .. . Cliff” 160 5- 7 Paul Hudson . . . “Huddie” 160 5-10 Wm. Kieran .. .“Peck” 140 5-10 James Dallas . .“Jimmie” 140 5- 8 Karl Natho ,. .“Dutch” 145 5- 9 59 auarnht Okmtr N NOVEMBER 1, Danville turned the tables on Tuscola and Straight football was used throughout the entire game. Only a few passes were attempted and all gains were made by end runs and line plunges. Danville won the toss and defended the east goal. By a succession of line backs and end runs the ball was worked to Tuscola’s twenty yard where Goff, on a quarter-back run made the first touch-down. He kicked goal. The quarter ended with the ball in our possession on Tus- cola’s thirty-yard line. In the second quarter the visitors used formation play with some success. After ten minutes of play they scored a touch down and kicked goal thus tieing the score. Receiving the kickoff Danville tried the forward pass with success. With the ball on Tuscola’s thirty-five yard t line, Goff made a successful drop kick. The half ended 10-7 in our favor. Danville came back strong in third quarter and carried the ball to the opponents’ten yard line where Goff was successful in making another touchdown. He failed to kick goal. Not to be outplayed, Tuscola scored another touchdown making the score—Danville 16—Tuscola, 13. The last quarter was all Danville’s, both Blankenburg and Goff crossing the goal line, making the final score 29-13 in favor of the Maroon and White. Scoles...................Right End........................Rahn Blankenburg..............Right Tackle..................Dickson Meade, McArthur..........Right Guard......................Peck Cookingham...............Center.........................Ralson Linck....................Left Guard.....................Basset Hudson...................Left Tackle...................Johnson Brickwell................Left End........................Lewis Goff (Capt)..............Quarter Back..................Stalker Hastings.................Left Half.......................Jones Shutts...................Right Half....................McClean Whyte....................Full Back.............Hackett (Capt.) defeated her by a score of 29 to 13. Both teams were in excellent condition and a desperate fight was made from the start. Touchdowns—Goff (3), Blankenburg (1), McClean (1) Goals—Goff (2), Hackett (1). Drop Kick—Goff (1). Referee—Thomas (I). Umpire—McGuire (M) Quarters—IS minutes. 60 ffimipriitmi (bam? HOOPESTON fell before Danville on Saturday, Oct. 24, by a score of 13-0. Although defeated, the North End team put up a spirited game and played hard until the end. Danville won the toss and defended the north goal. From the beginning it was evident that the game would be fast and exciting. Danville, by means of several forward passes and end runs worked the ball to Hoopeston’s forty-two yard line, from which Goff made a beautiful drop kick. The remaining part of the first half were line plunges by Hoopeston with but little success. The first half ended 3-0 in favor of Danville. At beginning of third quarter, Danville kicked to Hoopeston, who was held for downs. Brilliant catches were made by Whyte on forward passes, placing the ball on Hoopeston’s thirty-five yard line, where Goff again was successful in making a drop kick. Score—Danville, 6-Hoopeston, 0. In the last quarter Danville completely outplayed Hoopeston. Forward passes to our backfield completely fooled our opponents and paved the way for a touchdown. The last few minutes of play the North End team made a stubborn stand but were unable to score. Final score, 13-0. Scoles..................Right End........ Cookingham..............Right Tackle. . . Cunningham..............Right Guard______ Sackett.................Center........... Linck...................Left Guard... Blankenburg.............Left Tackle.. B rickwell..............Left End..... Shutts..................Right Half Back Hastings................Left Half Back.. Whyte...................Full Back.... Goff (Capt.)............Quarter.......... Touchdowns—Goff (1), Goal—Goff (1) Drop Kicks—Goff (2) Referee—Thomas (I) Umpire—Fish (Y. M. C. A.) Quarters 12 minutes. ......Madden .......Taylor ......Preston ... .Woodward .......Alkire ......Silvers ........Smith .....Brocker Burton (Capt.) ........Hoben ....Westfall 61 ItHlliam (L Harr, (Cnarh DURING the last four years of our athletic career the Maroon and White has suffered many vicissitudes on the gridiron, presenting great contrasts in the strength of the team. During this time two of the strongest and two of the weakest teams that ever represented Danville High School, have appeared on the gridiron. Unfortunately, our coach, Mr. Baer, had poor material to work with; but let me add that he has performed wonders with the so-called “green material.” Besides being a good manager, and an all around athlete, Mr. Baer holds the respect of the men on the team he serves, and the good will of the student body that they represent. What success Danville has won, all is due to him who labors behind the scenes, accepts responsibilities, takes blame, and keeps out of the limelight. In Danville High School, Mr. Baer’s interests are not confined to athletics. He is a ready assistant in all school organizations, and he participates freely in student social life. 62 DESPITE the fact that we lost some valuable men last year, our track prospects seemed bright. Mr. Marker took upon himself the difficult task of coaching the track team. However, his greatest task was not in coaching, but in finding candidates which would place “Danville High’’ in its right place. Our showing against Champaign was very poor, yet by renewed efforts and more training we expected to make a good showing in the county meet. Here Danville succeeded in taking five events. In future years, students, why not place Danville where she belongs? That place is first. Let me here thank Mr. Holden, formerly of Yale, and Mr. Fish of the Y. M. C. A. for their efforts toward advancing track. Remember, next year, “Danville First.” F. G. (Cnunlij iHrct Goff..............................................1st in Shot Put Goff..........................................3rd in Broad Jump Goff........................................3rd in 880 yard run Sparks............................................3rd in Pole Vault Beers.............................................2nd in Mile Run 63 64 OWING to the city school league, girls’ basket-ball and various other reasons, the High School was only able to use the Washington auditorium two nights a week, and as this is insufficient practice in which to organize a varsity team, the school was not represented by one, much to the regret of the students, as the material was the best, and no doubt the season would have been a successful one. However, athletics were not neglected, for a heavy inter-class schedule was arranged, which created much enthusiasm and educated the green men so that, in case of a team next year, there will be ample material to select from. Much credit is due Mr. Baer and Mr. Marker for their work during these games. The inter-class games were figured on a percentage basis, and each class played each other class two games, making a total of six games for each team. The captains of the different teams were: Freshman. Clifford McArthur; Sophomore, Hubert Shutts; Junior, Howard Gass, Senior, Leslie Hahne. After the smoke of battle had left the field, it could be clearly seen that the seniors were victorious, as they won every game by a large score and therefore obtained the shield to be hung in the Athletes’ Hall. This invincible team consisted of: Milton Guy...................... Floyd Goff...................... Leslie Hahne.................... Paul Hudson..................... Frank Roy and Fred Sackett...... The standing at the end of the series was: Seniors......................... Juniors......................... Freshmen........................ Sophomores...................... . Left Forward Right Forward .......Center . . . . Left Guard • Won Lost Pet. 6 0 1,000 3 3 500 2 4 333 1 5 166 L. H. 65 (Girls’ UUuilu't UUtU ammiamnit At the beginning, captains were chosen for the four class teams, following are the captains: Freshman. Sophomore Junior.. .. Senior... Following is the schedule: Freshmen 10 Sophomores 5 Juniors 7 Freshmen 3 Seniors 20 Sophomores 10 Seniors 18 Freshmen 8 Juniors 7 Seniors 2 Juniors 00 Sophomores 00 . Dorothy Walter . .Helen Cannady ....Opal Cannon .“Billy” Shaffer The last game was forfeited by the Sophomores thus making the Juniors victorious in each of the three games they played, while the Seniors came second, winning two out out of three games, the Freshmen third, winning one out of three, and the Sophomores last, losing every game. The Girls’ Athletic Association has voted to buy a shield for the winning team to be placed in the north hall of the H. S. building for the present, and to adorn the new building later. In March an inter-class basket ball tournament was held in which the Junior team was victorious. I. P. THE inter-class baseball championship for this year is doubtful. Only a few games have been played, and as we are not prophets we will not decide championship as yet; however, it looks as if the Seniors would win! ! ! Last year the Senior class won the championship, winning five out of six games. The lineup of Senior champions of last year were: Hudson Johnson Shermayer English Colli ngs Wolter Funk George Strawb ridge 67 (Stria’ Atlilrtir Aaanriatuut Through the hard work and earnest endeavors of the officers, aided by Miss Brown, the girls at last secured the use of the Washington school gymnasium for two evenings a week. With Miss Brown as coach, the girls were trained in gymnastics and basket ball, with the promise of a real inter-class basket ball tournament in the spring. I. P. AS LONG as we remember, the boys of D. H. S. have participated in all sports as football, basket ball, baseball, and track; but as long as we remember the girls have had little part in athletics. In 1912 arrangements were made with the Y. W. C. A. for a High School Girls’ gymnasium class, and under the training of the Y. W. C. A. coach, Miss Rockwood, .a basket ball tournament was planned in which the class of 1914 was victorious. The next year the Washington auditorium was converted into a gymnasium and the girls enjoyed training under Mr. Fausel, the physical culture teacher of the city schools. This course consisted of regular gymnastics, but little basket ball. Last year, no steps were taken to secure any girls’ athletics, but with high hopes for the coming year the girls held a meeting on September 23, 1914 and revived the dying, or almost dead, Girls’ Athletic Association by electing the following officers: President....................................Elizabeth Rearick bce-President........................................Josephine Lesley Secretary-Treasurer...............................Vivian Pinch 68 fflrarrrs of tljp “0” Jfiuitball Floyd Goff (Capt.) Warren Albert Tony Scoles Perry Cookingham Hubert Shutt Jewell Whyte Fred Blankenburg George Brickwell Lanta Hastings Fred Sackett Joe Linck Clifford McArthur George Jones iSaskrt ball Floyd Goff L. Hahne H. Williams It rark Floyd Goff Luther Beers 69 ffityh rluml Smiriis SO Yard Dash. 100 Yard Dash. 220 Yard Dash. 440 Yard Dash. 880 Yard Dash. 1 Mile Run. . . . High Jump.... Broad Jump. . . Pole Vault... Shot Put..... Discus........ Hammer Throw 1-Mile Relay. . L. McCusker, '05............. 5 2-5 I. Jones, '07 ............... 10 2-5 I. Jones, '07................... 23 2-5 J. Mathais, TO.................. 54 2-5 J. Neal, T4.....................2.08 2-5 j. Neal, '14....................4.43 2-5 H. Fairchild, '08.............. 5-6J L. McCusker, '05.............. 21-1J E. Elliott, '07............... 10-2 W. Sandusky, '08............... 42-3 F. Goff, T5................... 99-7 W. Sandusky,'08............... 119-9 E. Prendergast, J. Greene-baum, F. Fox, L. McCusker, '05 1-40 HrrutUuni (Enmttij iRrrurits 1907 5 2-5 Sec. Otto Yeoman Rossville 50 Yard Dash 1911 Allen Thornton Georgetown 1913 Everett Layton Rossville 100 Yard Dash 1914 10 2-5 Sec. D. Wilson Rossville 220 Yard Dash ( 1902 23 Sec. R. Bookwalter Danville 1914 D. Wilson Rossville 220 Yard Hurdles 1901 27 Sec. F. H. Cook Georgetown 440 Yard Dash 1914 54 2-5 Sec. Albert Humrichouse Georgetown | Mile Run 1913 2 Min. 8 1-5 Sec. Ted Henderson Ridgefarm 1 Mile Run 1914 4 Min. 43 2-5 Sec. John Neal Danville Pole Vault 1914 10 ft. 10 in. George Haworth Georgetown Chas. Warner Rossville High Jump 1911 5 ft. 8 in. Dillon Haworth Georgetown Broad Jump 1912 21 ft. 1 in. R. S trickier Rossville 12 lb. Shot Put 1910 42 ft. 10 in. Jos. Kerr Hoopeston Discus Throw 1906 105 ft. 9 in. John Steward Hoopeston Relay 1914 1 Min. 39 Sec. Georgetown Team 70 aljr rirttrp (Club President....... Vice-President... Secretary....... Treasurer....... Sergeant-at-Arms Adviser.......... ...Elmer Lynch Bertha Braucher .. . . Birdie Carter .....Ida Stuebe .Arthur Sudduth ....Mr. Marker IN THE meetings of the Science Club, important topics of the day, of interest to persons who are in touch with the advance of new ideas along scientific lines, are discussed. Some evenings, the members go on “excursions” to different places of interest, in or about the city; occasionally these trips are in the form of a jaunt in the woods, where lunch is cooked. We sincerely hope that in the future more people will join this society, for each member thinks of the Science Club as one of the things which arc hard to give up when the time for leaving school comes. E. R. L. 71 iln Uirmoriam tErrul 4lmtrs Miss Beryl Jones died at her home, 823 N. Franklin Street, July 3, 1914. She was president of the class of 1909, and from the time of her graduation was a teacher in the Danville schools. The loss of one so closely connected with our school life was keenly felt. 3Jraum'ttp ffiill Miss Jeanette Hill (of the class of 1906) died at her home, 1312 N. Vermilion St., March 10, 1915. During the past year, until her death, Miss Hill acted as the Y. W. C. A. financial adviser of the Girls’ Student Club of the High School, and in this relation was felt to be an older sister of the high school girls. 72 'r TTTTnfTTTTITTfl Til lliii oiil) 11 TrV II ngw 1 CTTTT1 IIOlIRr ] | pWJ } Mil 11 IIWI ■ (I:LU rami hn ' jjf1 iii Itjit Ifc ™kv. ■em B 1 £lW||b( Jiiiiumllllllfrii 73 Atheiutrian ICUrranj Swirly President........................................Lilla Payne Vice-President................................Cassandra Love Treasurer..........................................Omar Lee Secretary.................................... Verona Schultz Chairman of Social Committee......................F. Walton Advertising Manager........................................M. Jewell NO HIGH School is complete without its literary society, and Danville High School is not lacking; for of all the organizations in the school there is none more helpful or more interesting than the Athedarian Literary Soci'ety, with its enthusiastic members. This year has probably been the busiest in its history, for an unusual number of plays and programs have been given. The crowning event of the season was the presentation of the “Piper,” by Josephine Preston Peabody, at the Fischer Theatre, March 15 and 16. This play showed that our school can boast of some very able performers. Mr. Rorem has a wonderful faculty for finding talents unsuspected by the possessor, and for developing them until, like the old woman who went to the market, they are led to exclaim: “It surely can’t be I!” Those who have taken advantage of the opportunities afforded this year, consider their time well spent. Those who did not realize the benefits to be derived, regret that they have allowed themselves to miss its pleasures and its gains. 74 alii' Natural Drath (Apologies to Sir Conan Doyle) IN WRITING up these adventures of my friend Sherlock Holmes, the great detective, I must not forget to include the most peculiar case, “The Natural Death,” not because of the sensational facts brought to light, but because of the queer situation in which it placed us. If the narrative is wanting at times in exact details, or if some points are not made quite clear, the incompleteness of my notes, taken at the time when these events were transpiring, must be blamed. It was a most inclement night in February, 1896; the wind whistled and howled through Baker street, carrying a fine, cutting snow with it. To this slight description, it is almost needless to add that the night was bitterly cold. However, in the grateful warmth of our lodgings, Holmes and I were oblivious to the weather. On the table were the remains of our evening lunch, supplied by our most excellent landlady, Mrs. Hudson. I sat perusing the “Evening Gazette,” in a great Morris chair with my feet propped comfortably upon the table—a position calculated to arouse the ire of any housewife—while Holmes busied himself with some vile smelling chemicals at the bench arrayed with test tubes, beakers, etc. Of this apparatus I knew nothing, and, judging from the foul stenches that arose from it at times, was not desirous of learning. I might add that these chemical fumes held mortal combat with the clouds from Holmes’ pipe— a combination that sometimes drove me from the room. “Holmes, have you read this article in the “Gazette” about the strange murder that happened in Corn Hill this morning?” I suddenly asked. “My dear Watson,” answered Holmes, rather petulantly, “you have interrupted a most important train of thought on the chemical relation of—ah, someone knocks! Something is evidently amiss that a person ventures out on a night such as this. Come in!” The door opened, and in stepped a slightly built young lady, whose careworn face and disheveled attire plainly bespoke the fact that some great weight was on her mind. “Is this Mr. Holmes, the great detective?” she finally asked, having regained her breath after an embarrassing minute for all. “Yes,” replied my friend, with a smile; “this is Mr. Holmes, who makes a pretense of criminal hunting; this, my friend and colleague, Dr. Watson, my assistant in all my work. Now, if you will relieve your mind of your troubles, since it is evident that you are in distress, we will see what we can do for you. Watson, if you will please ask Mrs. Hudson to brew us a pot of her excellent tea, this young lady will be very grateful to you, I am sure.” The young woman, unburdened of her wraps, and seated near the fire in the great lounging chair with the tea tray on her lap, began her story, while Holmes puffed great clouds of smoke from his pipe. “My name is Marie Morris. There were, until this morning, three in our family, my father, brother and myself; but now (her voice broke), I’m the only one. We lived a secluded life at Corn Hill where our family owned enough property to keep us in very good circumstances. My father and brother were art collectors in a small way, and I fear that this whim of theirs has brought all this trouble on us. A week ago, my father purchased a small Indian Rain God— Ugh! A horrible looking thing, but he was very proud of it, since the material of which the image was made was very rare. I might add that the price he paid for it was large. Last night, I went to bed as usual at ten o'clock, leaving father and brother in the library, still admiring and talking about the new piece of statuary. After a sound sleep of about four hours, I was awakened by a loud crash, which echoed through the halls. Naturally, I jumped up, snatched my revolver from the bureau, and rushed out in the hall to the head of the stairs. As I could see the light burning in the library, I stole quietly down the steps. Everything was quiet. Creeping up to the library door, I looked in. There sat my father and brother, as I had left them. Father was smiling pleasantly and pointing to my brother. Edward also was smiling; but as I walked into the room, neither of them turned or noticed me in any way. I called to them—but no one answered. Frightened to the extreme, I managed to walk over and touch them. Both were cold and dead. Oh, Mr. Holmes, it was horrible to see them smiling at each other—dead!” At this juncture, the poor girl broke down completely and indulged in a hearty cry. Holmes arose and left the room abruptly, making me feel like the proverbial “thirty cents.” However, he returned in a few moments (which were hours to me) in company with Mrs. Hudson, who comforted our visitor in a short time. Then Holmes ventured to ask her to continue. 75 “Yes, of course. You will pardon my weakness,” she answered, in a quavering voice. “I could stand the sight no longer; so I fell in a faint. When I recovered, the police had arrived. One of our neighbors who also heard the crash had called them. The crash? Oh, yes! A large statue of “The Winged Victory,’’which stood near the south window of the room, had been knocked over and completely smashed. Another thing, too. The Rain God had disappeared. But the worst of the matter is that the police have arrested Kent Ashley, a young man who is also an art collector and a good-natured rival of my father and brother. We have always been good friends and I regard him very highly.” “So I notice,” remarked Holmes, eyeing an engagement ring on the appropriate finger. “Yes, you have judged rightly. We were to be married soon, but now-------. Here she ended with a heartbroken moan. “Tut, tut,” spoke Holmes, cheerfully; “while there’s life, there’s hope, you know.” “But the evidence is so strongly against him. You see, after I had retired last night, Mr. Ashley came to see father and Edward and the new treasure. The police found the Rain God hidden in a closet while searching Kent’s apartments this afternoon. I’m sure he’s innocent. He couldn’t commit such a crime. You’ll save him, Mr. Holmes?” With this final plea, the poor girl, torn by grief and worry, broke down again. Mrs. Hudson came to her rescue a second time. Holmes sat frowning and puffing his pipe. “Watson, will you please call a four-wheeler and get on your ulster? We have a bad night before us,” he finally said, throwing off his slippers and smoking jacket. I complied with alacrity, for I was deeply interested in the fate of the unfortunate young art collector. In fifteen minutes, the carriage rolled up to the curb, the three of us stepped in, and, after giving instructions to the driver, we travelled briskly toward Corn Hill. Holmes, I could sec by the glimmer of the street-lights, was lost in profound thought with his head sunk on his chest. I knew to attempt conversation with him was to bring down a storm of invectives on my head. As the young lady was silent from grief, I had to pass the time away by watching the whirling snow and conjecturing as to the outcome of this adventure. I was just dropping off to sleep, when our carriage stopped with a jerk. Holmes was out in a second, leaving me to assist the girl. The dark form of the Morris home loomed out from behind a row of tall trees, and 1 could see that a large yard surrounded the house. A faint light glowed in the small panes of glass in the front door. Led by Holmes, we approached the dwelling. On the piazza we were halted by a stout “bobbie” who demanded our business. As if in response to his inquiry, the front door opened and a deep voice spoke; “What’s the matter, Joe?” “Ah, Sergeant Lestrade, this is indeed fortunate! immediately spoke up Holmes. “Well, well, Mr. Holmes, I’m glad to see you again. I’ve been wanting to thank you for the valuable hints you gave in regard to that Scotwood jewel case. However, I'm afraid you’ve come here on a fool’s errand as we have the criminal safe in Scotland Yard, and we expect a full confession from him to-morrow, thanks to the efficiency and promptness of our force,” replied Mr. Lestrade, bowing magnificently; for it was our conceited friend from Scotland Yard. “Don't be so sure about your case, Lestrade,” remarked Holmes; “many a case has fallen through from conclusions having been formed too hastily. However, if you will oblige me by showing me the scene of this crime—” “Certainly, with pleasure;” replied Lestrade, suavely. I laughed inwardly as I thought of the many times the conceited sergeant had been fooled through his “cocksureness” which, however, had not been lessened a particle by these previous lessons. We were led through a long hall, high-ceilinged and walnut-panelled, oid'English in style. This hall led off to the various rooms and terminated in a broad stairway, leading to the second floor. We entered the gloomy library, filled with long shelves of dusty volumes. Many and various-sized statues decorated stands, tables, and ledges. But these did not attract our attention long, for the horrible sight at the heavy' walnut table in the center of the room held us. At opposite ends of it sat father and son, as naturally as if alive, each grinning with a set smile that turned our blood cold. Even Holmes, I believe, was shocked at the spectacle. The bodies were not to be removed until the next day, when the chief inspector should arrive. Holmes gazed long and thoughtfully; then turning to Lestrade, exclaimed: “Sergeant, I trust that you will allow me the liberty of the house and grounds, as I wish to make sure of a few points tonight.” “Yes, Mr. Holmes, I’d be pleased to have you around to see the finish of this case,” said Lestrade, purposely mistaking Holme’s meaning. 76 “Thank you. Now if you will see that Miss Morris is escorted to her room, I’ll bid you good night.” Closing the library door and inviting me to be seated, Holmes dropped into a chair and was soon wrapped in deep thought and great clouds of tobacco smoke. After a long struggle to keep my eyes open and appear interested, I succumbed, snoring lustily, so he told me afterwards. I was awakened by my companion shaking me. A cold, February sun was streaming through the windows. ‘‘Ah, Watson, still napping? But come, I think the maid has an excellent breakfast waiting for us. I’m sure we can do justice to it,” said my friend, smiling affably—a sign which told me that he had spent a successful night, “after which we shall return to our apartments for a good day’s work.” I knew better than to ask any questions about the results of the night’s work, or what we were to do this day. Those things would be explained when the case closed, and until then, Holmes dared not be disturbed. After our return to Baker street that morning, I saw no more of my friend until late that night, when he rushed in for a bite to eat. “Tomorrow, Watson, will see the vindication of our friend, Kent Ashley, I hope. In that bundle is a disguise that I must ask you to Wear. When you get time, look over this advertisement in the “Gazette”; then I think you’ll get a clue as to the outcome of this little adventure and your part in it.” The notice in the paper simply stated that at a certain number on Baker street on the next day, a representative from an Indian importing company would open a bazaar of rare rugs, pottery, and antiques, especially featuring a rare Indian Rain God. I must confess that I was as much in the dark as ever. Through the untiring efforts of Holmes, the next morning found one of our rooms disguised completely as an Indian bazaar. Where the detective had succeeded in borrowing so much valuable merchandise, is more than I can tell. One would never have recognized the dark-skinned natives in charge as Sherlock Holmes and his colleague, Dr. Watson. And true to the advertisement, there stood on a pedestal the Rain God himself. Those of my readers who have seen any heathen idols, need no description from me of the beauty of this one. On one of the walls hung a large picture which puzzled me, as it was covered with a thick cloth. Evidently it was a surprise for someone; so I said nothing. We had not been established in our newly outfitted room long when a knock sounded. The door opened, and a native Indian of high rank, I judged, stepped in, bowing. Holmes imitated the fashion of his courtesy with exceptional skill, and speaking in the native tongue, invited the Easterner to be seated. (Lest it seem strange to my readers, I might state that language study being one of my friends many whims, accounted for the ease with which he spoke to our visitor.) After mutual inquiries regarding each other’s health and the passing of other small talk, the native stated that he was deeply interested in rare idols, especially in the Rain God he had seen advertised as being on display here. At the same time, he fumbled in the folds of his robe as if in search of his handkerchief. “ Hands up! ” suddenly shouted Holmes, whipping out a revolver, “Watson, place these bracelets on him.” I clamped the handcuffs on the enraged man’s wrists about as awkwardly as possible. This was only natural, however, considering the great surprise I had received. I also removed from the Indian’s person an immense pistol, for which he had really been fumbling. Now,” said Holmes to the prisoner, “since you are a connoisseur of idols, maybe you are also of pictures. Watson, if you will oblige me by removing the covering from that picture, we may be able to interest our friend.” Jerking the cloth down, I was surprised to see before me an excellent portrait of the Morris family. If I was astonished, the native was astounded, for he shrieked and fell on his knees. “Come, Watson,” spoke up Holmes, “let us remove our disguise. We shall then be ready to take this man to Lestrade as a substitute for our friend, Kent Ashley. After changing to citizen’s clothes, we led the miserable Indian out to the carriage in which he had come, and started for Scotland Yard. Holmes located Lestrade, and announced to him that he desired the arrest of the native for the murder of Amos Morris and his son, Edward. After the Sergeant recovered from his astonishment, he said: “But, Mr. Holmes, this is impossible, as you know we have already had the crimina under arrest several days.” Not at all impossible. I might further add that I also demand the exoneration of Kent Ashley. You’ll understand after I've explained. May we enjoy the privacy of your office?” “Certainly. I’m anxious to hear your deductions,” replied the sergeant, sarcastically. With Holmes’ pipe going well and the Indian, Lestrade, and me gathered around, he began: “The night I spent at the Morris home with Dr. Watson gave me the clue that some deep motive underlay the whole affair. You remember that Miss Morris was awakened by the crash of the statue of the Winged Victory falling. Since this stood near the south window, it was evidently knocked over by someone escaping through that way. I was led now to investigate the grounds. Leading from the library window, I found a series of peculiar footprints which I recognized, from my close study of the subject, as those of a native from our great province of India. Following this very indistinct trail, I came upon the fragments of the Rain God which had belonged to Amos Morris.” “But, my dear Holmes—” interrupted the now perturbed Lestrade. “It was evident from close investigation that whoever had had the god,” continued Holmes, ignoring the interruption, “was unfortunate enough to be tripped by some tree roots, while he was hurrying along in the dark. From here, the prints led to a back street where they became lost in the myriads of carriage and horse tracks. But to return to the death of the father and son; because of lack of close observation, your ‘efficient’ officers—also, the coroner’s jury—failing to place a reason for this double death, you had hoped that Kent Ashley, since he was the supposed criminal, would (in his confession) disclose how the murder was committed. I’m afraid he knows as little about it as you do. I found a hole about a quarter of an inch in diameter underneath the table at which the two art-collectors were sitting. Judging from the way in which the carpet was torn up around this hole, it was clear that it had been bored from the cellar up. A look in the cellar was convincing—a pile of boxes under the hole, a hand-bit, and a small pile of shavings. A candle had shown the criminal how to place his work. But most convincing of all was the apparatus that spread death in the library. This I found sticking in the hole, and here it is.” So saying, Holmes produced from his pocket, a toy spring pistol such as children use in shooting dried peas or beans. This was indeed a surprise to us. The next articles he brought forth were several tiny glass bulbs, wrapped in cotton and filled with a greenish liquid. I might say that the only apparently uninterested party was the Indian, who sat sullen and dejected. “ Now,” resumed Holmes, “if I were you, I’d be mighty careful in handling those little globes, for if one should break, the fumes would kill us as instantly as they killed the two Morrises. So you see, Lestrade, the perpetrator of this crime shot one of these little globules of death in this pistol, through the hole, up against the table, where it broke, killing both father and son. All of these last events occurred very shortly after the departure of Kent Ashley. In a few minutes the deadly gas had cleared out. Then the murderer, came quietly upstairs into the library and procuring the coveted Rain God, started to leave by the back door. Here, he was frustrated, since the door was locked and the key was in the possession of the maid. The library window, therefore, offered the next most handy means of escape, but clumsily enough and hampered by the stolen statue, I suppose, the criminal knocked over the Victory in his exit. I—quick, Watson! grab it! By George, I’m afraid we’re too late!” We vvere indeed too late. The Indian, with a look of horror on his face at the completeness with which his crime was being described by Holmes, had produced from a fold in his turban a poisonous dart; with actions too quick for us to arrest, had stuck it in his wrist, and now lay writhing convulsively on the office floor. We rushed to him, and, kneeling down, grasped his hands and feet, while Holmes, administering brandy from a pocket flask, now beckoned for us to lean forward. In a moment, the native looked at Holmes with a sickening pair of glazed eyes; then we heard him murmur in broken English, “He’s right. I’m the criminal.” This said, he stiffened out and—Holmes laid his handkerchief over the fpce. “Mr. Holmes,” said Lestrade, in a voice shaken with emotion, “ I feel truly sorry for anything that I have said or done to hurt your feelings or your work. I finally realize that I’ve been a snobbish and conceited fool.” “Not at all, not at all, my dear fellow,” answered my friend. “We all hate to have our honest convictions opposed. Here is my hand on it.” “Thank you, sir. But before I write out Ashley’s release, explain to Dr. Watson and me, the presence of this second Rain God, and whvour friend was so desirous of getting his hands on it alp.” “I am prepared to do so. In the first place these two idols came from India. Let me see— it was just two months ago that they were sculptured in the India Province, and, remembering that I had seen an article in “The Gazette” saying that they had been stolen from a temple by an unscrupulous agent of an East Indian trading company, and knowing that the Indian priests would leave no stone unturned to recover them, I’ve been waiting for the two gods to turn up. 78 These statues, as I have found by inquiry from the Indian representative here in England, are very sacred, since they were made out of gratitude by a European for a temple whose priests had saved him from death while he was travelling in India. Amos Morris procured his Rain God at a cost of one hundred and fifty pounds sterling. He was ignorant of the existence of any other such God, but, as luck would have it, Kent Ashley purchased this one at another art shop on the same day. Both art collectors being ignorant of each other’s purchase, intended to surprise the other. Morris was the first to attempt the surprise which ended so tragically. This, you see, accounts for Kent’s presence at the Morris home on the night of the murders. It is indeed fortunate that we were spared Ashley’s life, which might not have been the case, if you had not arrested him, Lestrade, for you see plainly that the Indian’s next move was the getting of the second idol. This native here was the agent of the Indian priests to recover their stolen property. A search of the leading hotel registers showed me his presence at the King hostelry. One sight of him proved my point. He was, strange to say, the Indian priest who attended Oxford with me. I knew that he was from the district in his native country from which the statues were stolen. My simple notice in “The Gazette’-’ brought us, as I had hoped for, our man as the first customer. Poor fellow! He knew that to return to India without the idols meant death: so he preferred it by his own hand. I can imagine his feelings when he broke the first Rain God that night.” “But, how about those death-dealing gloves?” I asked. “They contained a discovery in acids, called turpenitc, invented by a Frenchman, I believe. This is my first encounter with it, and I hope for no other. I shouldn’t be surprised if, in future years, it becomes one of the terrors of war. Let us hope not, though.” “But, come, Watson, we have just time to jump into evening clothes and enjoy our box at the opera, and then, a dinner. Good-bye, Lestrade. My regards to your chief!” —J. K. H. 79 All in tljr family WHAT under the sun, moon and stars are you doing with that thing?” asked Mary’s brother, Jim, coming upon her suddenly in the hall and pointing to a bright, shiny object which she had been holding in her hand rather timidly, but now, in the presence of her brother, with a greater show of bravery. “Oh, nothing much, oh, nothing at all! I’m going to put it right back, for I suppose Dad would have a fit if he saw me with it,” was the weak reply. “Now, Sis, you know better than that! Come on, honey, tell your brother. I won’t tell!” You know brothers can be so pleasant when they want something. “You go'straight up.” Mary was gaining courage. “I tell you, I was just admiring the the beauty and shininess and all. I’m going to put it right back,” and she started for her father’s room. “All right. I’m going to tell Dad. You’d better confide in me. You know he’ll have forty turns if he ever sees you with that thing.” “Go ahead, tattle tale.” Nevertheless, Mary stopped in her path, turned, went on a few paces, weakened, came back again, and said: “You won’t tell, will you, Broth, and you’ll not keep me from doing what I had intended to do, will you? Now, promise, or you can tell Dad, and I’ll go hang.” “ Hut Sis—Gee whiz! Perhaps—Why I can’t imagine how you could use it—so how can I tell? Were you going to do anything harmful to yourself? If so, of course I’ll try to prevent it.u “No, you big goose. You know that that could not be so. Now promise I mustn’t stay here all night. I’ve got to attend a sorority meeting. Hurry up!” “But, Sis, this is Friday. Ah, isn’t Fred coming back this time?” “I don’t know and don’t care. I’ve got to attend that sorority meeting. My presence is an absolute necessity.” “Ahem! Is that so? Must be president. Ahem! Well, say, anyhow, Sis, isn’t Fred really coming back?” Mary made a move to protest, but her brother stopped her with, “Well all I got to say, young lady, is if I should come back even.' Friday night and twenty-five miles at that, to see a girl, and then the girl would go off to an old sorority meeting, I’d soon ditch that girl. Now, take my word for it, Sis, and stop your fooling, and treat a fellow decently, can't you?” Mary dimpled, but said nothing. Her brother continued: “Oh, I see how the land lies. You go and stay until your presence ceases to become an absolute necessity. Ahem, ahem, and again ahem! And then Fred comes around about nine o’clock, and you take in a couple of movies, do you? Oh, yes, quite fine. But even then I wouldn’t go to sorority meetings any oftener on Friday nights than I could help, if I were you. Mary.” “Oh, wouldn’t you, dearie?” came the faint but sarcastic reply. Mary was at the other end of the hall by this time, but Jim was not to be evaded in this manner. Say, Mary Ann Stevenson Wilkins, if you don’t come back and tell me what you were going to do with Dad’s revolver, you’ll rue this day forever and anon.” Mary hesitated and came back, saying: “Oh, Broth, you’re a nuisance. Wasn’t going to do much at all. Just going to try to protect myself with it !” “Why, Sis, who’s been troubling you? Let me to him! And Jim doubled up his manly fist and began to fight a pillow that had been lying peacefully in the hall seat. “Oh, not that at all, Broth. You’re an old darling, but you know we have to go clear out to the other end of nowhere for this sorority meeting at Mae’s, and just Susan and I from this end of town, and sometimes—oh, not very often, we get a little frightened and—” she stopped. “Yes, and did you think you’d scare them away with that thing?” “Uh-huh. You’ve got the idea—bright boy. Now don’t tell!” “Oh, no, I shan’t tell. But you know you’d be afraid to use the thing even if you had it. You would point the. butt end and not know the difference.” (And Jim laughed at the picture she would present in such a case). “ Your’e an old pill!” (Alas for the fickleness of brothers and sisters.) “ I would, too, know the difference. And what do I care anyhow? I’ll have it with me. I think every American woman should be taught the use of firearms, so there!” She stormed to her room, returning a little later dressed for the street, and carrying a large muff. Jim met her, looked at her muff, winked, and whispered in her ear: You know, you might get arrested for carrying concealed weapons, don't you? Well, then, for the love of Mike, be careful. I’d hate to see my onliest and loveliest sister run in.” And Jim went off chuckling. 80 Susan and Mary went on their way, the conversation being something like this:— My, isn’t it a long way out here after we get off the car?” “Well, rather. But look here what I’ve got,” and Mary carefully displayed her father’s revolver. Susan suppressed a shriek but asked, excitedly: “Oh, what are you going to do with that horrid thing? I wouldn’t touch that for a hundred dollar bill. My, but you are brave! But what are you going to do with it?” “Oh, protect ourselves if we are annoyed,” was Mary’s nonchalant reply. “Oh, why, this is nothing. It’s just nice and cooling to your hands, see?” “ Well, I guess I don’t want to see. either. Do you suppose you would use it if we were annoved by any one? ” “Well, I sure do. I’m not going to stand for being scared to death any longer. It's a perfect absurdity. But here we are. See, that is the house. Thank heavens, although I did have this thing, I had no use for it.” Susan and Mary went in, and soon forgot their timidity in the dancing and card playing, but it returned again, as they stepped out once more on their homeward journey. “Mary, have you still got that gun?” asked Susan, the first thing. “Sure.” Mary felt reluctantly for it. “Mary, say Mary, you wouldn’t really shoot a fellow, would you? Really and truly shoot him—shoot him dead?” Susan was a trifle awed. “Yes, why not? That is, I’d scare him pretty much: that is, if he didn’t scare me too much first. Oh, 1 don’t s’pose I’d really kill him, but 1 know he’d never get a chance to touch me.” Mary’s voice was quiet, but determined. “What a relief to know that. Just think of the headlines in the paper if you did do such a thing. Just imagine ‘-Mary Ann Stevenson Wilkins, the Cause of Sh-’” “Shut up, Susan,” interrupted Mary. “Who are these two terrible looking men walking s slowly this way? Let’s cross to the other side of the road. As they did so, the men also crossed “Oh, what’ll we do? What’ll we do?” Susan whispered in a terrified tone. The men came up to them, one taking hold of Susan’s arm, while the other was about to take hold of Mary’s. But before he had the chance, she had whipped out her revolver and said, in a brave voice: “Stand aside, you beast, or I’ll shoot.” One of the men started to protest, but she put the cold muzzle closer to him, and he fell back. “ Now. both of you walk ahead. If either of you even so much as acts as if he is making a wrong move I’ll shoot him.” (Mary began to think that she really did know the use of firearms although she did hate to handle them.) “But, oh I say—we—,” came from one of the men. “That’s enough. Go ahead or I’ll shoot!” Something in her tone seemed to convince the men that she was in earnest, and they turned and marched forward, Mary and the trembling Susan bringing up the rear. They went on in silence for a few minutes, except for the orders given by Mary, when she said: “Turn here,” or “Go this way.” After twenty minutes of this strange procedure, she stopped them in front of a ramshackle building and ordered them in. “Say, for the lov-”, came the protest. “That’ll do. Go!” And they did. The night captain of the police station looked bewildered to see two men advancing into the room followed by two girls, one carrying a revolver. “Well, what in the d-- world?” “These two young men have been annoying us. Won’t you please put them in a dark room for punishment, or—er—whatever you do with bad men,” and Mary went on and briefly explained the situation. “Brave girl,” said the Captain “And what have the two young ruffians to say for themselves?” No answer was forthcoming. “Well, at least remove your hats in the presence of ladies.” The only response was the instant drawing of the caps farther down over their eyes. The captain stepped up and quickly removed their caps—and there stood Fred and Jim, red to the ears. Mary promptly fainted. Later. “Oh, Jim, why did you? Why did you? How could you?” “Why, I just wanted to see if you would really use that thing if you had the chance. And I 'll say you did,” this rather sheepishly. “ But you’re a peach, anyhow, Sis, ” this admiringly. “And, say, Mary, if you—er—-that is, consider the matter closed, why, why—er—-say how do you like Huyler’s chocolates, Sis? How about a five pounder? Come in, Fred. You can get the roses and I’ll get the chocolates, for Mary says she’ll not pass the word along, and Susan is too stiff yet with fright to speak. So there, it’s just one on us after all.” 81 a hr ffimi M ORE than once that sultry morning I reined'in my horse in the scant shade of a thicket or a clump of trees, and shook my fist vigorously in the direction of the glaring, merciless sun, which, in receipt of the favor of my sacrificed energy, glared more mercilessly than ever. One would think that I should have been accustomed to the sun after living for six months in the open on a ranch; but even that life is very different from riding continually on a scorching hot road under a blistering July sun for three days. But then, just think,” I explained to Cricket, my horse, I’m hoing home—home-to civilization, to lights, to music, to the city, and—to the girls!” Girls! I had not seen one for so long that I felt as if I could fall on an escaped lunatic’s neck and weep with joy; that is, if the escaped one were not of the masculine sex. Just one more day, Cricket, and we'll reach the station. Then home for me—home—home! ’’ My voice trailed off, and I fell into a drowsy, semi-conscious state, still dreaming of the girls, my sisters and the other fellows’. I had been popular with them at home, and naturally, when a fellow has been away from civilizatoin on a ranch with a few men for half a year, he longs for the society of the fair sex. How long I had been drowsing along in this way, I don't know; but I do know that in the midst of one of my sweetest and most impossible dreams, I heard something which made me jump about two feet out of my saddle from sheer surprise. It could not be—yes, but it was unmistakably a woman’s scream! I knew very well that not a woman lived within a radius of thirty miles of the ranch. Still no man could, or would, scream like that. I sat tensely in my saddle and listened with all my might. Yes, there it was again, shrill and terrified, coming from the direction of a little wood about a quarter of a mile ahead of me. “Come on, Cricket,” I grinned; we’re going to play the part of dashing Donalbain Desmond and rescue Beauty in Distress. Speed up, me boy!” He did. Down the road we tore, leaving clouds of white dust behind us. But as we approached the wood, I took more precaution. Leaving Cricket by the side of the road, I proceeded, with my revolver in hand, cautiously, but as quickly as possible, into the wood. Then suddenly I saw Her—the Beauty, and also the Distress. They were both on a rickety, rustic bridge, spanning a small stream. The Beauty, a slender, lovely girl with her loosesed hair flying over her shoulders, was struggling fiercely with Distress, a villainous-looking fellow, who was trying to force her over into the water. He was apparently succeeding, for I could see that she was almost exhausted. The fact that neither of them saw me gave me opportunity to display my manly heroism; so I slipped up quietly behind them, and gave my idea of a genuine hero’s brave voice, crying “Hold!” Then I very neatly deposited the Distress in the stream and turned to the Beauty, vaguely hoping for some pleasing show of gratitude. Instead of that, her blue eyes flashed with anger and she gave me a look staggering enough to land me in the stream beside the Distress—but it didn’t and I didn’t. I couldn’t account for her strange actions; in fact I didn’t have time, for just then a couple of men came running up, blustering with rage. “Of all the empty-pated idiots, you’re the limit!” shrieked one. “Didn’t you hear me yell at you, you big ivory-domed stiff? Ain’t you got sense enough to know you spoiled the picture?” “Picture?” “Yes, picture! P-i-c-t-u-r-e, picture! What did you think it was, a domestic science class or haven’t you ever seen a movie? ” t I undoubtedly looked my anger,surprise and mortification,and the combination evidently tickled them, for they all sat down and roared. The Distress, who was sitting on the edge of the bridge like a half-drowned rat, joined in the laugh too, and I noticed that he really was a good-natured looking young chap after his false whiskers had been soaked off. While the blustering, stout old director enjoyed a few final chuckles, the girl slipped over to me and said: “Please don’t take it so hard, Mr.—Mr. Hero. I’m sure they’ll forgive you, and I thank you for trying to save me from my cruel, cruel fate, just the same, even though the real real hero was going to do that in a few seconds.” I shook hands with her awkwardly, and grinned my admiration. Then I drew the director aside and said, “Look here, Mr. Director, you know I didn’t do that on purpose and I’ll make it good. How much?” I asked and reached into my wallet. 82 ■ “1 here, there, my boy, never mind that. The laugh we got was worth the loss of the picture,” he chuckled indulgently. Well,—er—say, I’d like to get better acquainted with that young beauty you have with you. May I ask where she is staying?” Instantly his whole manner changed. His face reddened with anger, and he growled, Oh, you would, would you? Well you take advice and hike out of here as quick as you can, if you know what's good for you! I don’t allow anyone to be hanging around after my wife, I’d have you know! You young--------------.” His wife! Yell-----------! I “hiked” with haste. “ Xo more rescues for me, Cricket, ”1 said, gloomily, as we trotted down the road. I’ll wait till I get to New York, where it’ssafer. But, gee, that girl was a peach!” A. S. ’16 83 t-8 aiu' iHurmnt attit HUhiti' EACH student of D. H. S. is responsible for the unrivalled success of this magazine during the past year—so don’t blame us! You have made the subscription list thelargest ever;you have contributed material; and, above all, you have buried the hammer, instead of the conventional hatchet. In other words, you have given us the boost. These things have been enough of a consideration to stimulate energy in each of us. At this point, the editor also takes the opportunity to thank each member of the staff for the support and interest given to the paper. He is positive that there was never before a staff which worked with such will and zest. As our paper has spoken more eloquently than we ever can, there remains nothing more to be said, except that it is a pleasure—not a duty, to offer our best wishes to the staff of ’15—’16. J. K. H. taff nf’14-T5 Editor-in-Chief........... Business Manager.......... Assistant Editor.......... Assistant Business Manager Literary Editor........... News Editor............... Assistant News Editor..... Art Editor................ Athletic Editor........... Humorous Editor........... Assistant Humorous Editor. Exchange Editor........... Alumni Editor............. ... .Kenneth Holmes .........Frank Roy ....Helen Jackson .......Elmer Lynch ....Cassandra Love .. Florance Walton ....Aurelia Starks ... Margaret Jewell ........Tony Scoles ......John Warren . . Frances Bennett ... .Florence Moore . . . .Miss Etna Robey _ IIIH tHarralamratf THE Baccalaureate services, which were held at the First Presbyterian Church, May 31, were attended by a large crowd. Sixty-one of the sixty-three graduates, dressed in gray caps and gowns, met at the school building and marched in a body to the church, where seats were reserved for them. Reverend Simonson addressed the class, and his splendid advice and inspiring words will linger long in their memories. (Elans Dan In the Washington Auditorium, June 3, 1914, the class of ninetcen-fourteen gave the following program: Class Song.....................Music and Words by Ercel Crawford Class History......................................Vera Dowker Class Will...............................................Mabel Ost Prophecy...........................................Ercel Crawford The Mystery................................Will Funk, Floyd Goff “Ze Moderne English”...............................................A Farce CHARACTERS: Marquis de Trouville...............................Mack Taylor Ralph Random........................................Paul Corn ngham Tom Fenchurch..........'..........................Connei. English Mrs. Random..................................................Marian McConnel Evvy, her daughter.................................Marie Spicer Marie, daughter of Marquis...............................Marguerite Funk (Cummrurrnu'ut The commencement exercises were held in the Fisher Theater, June 4, 1914. PROGRAM War March of the Priests, from “ Athalia”..................Mendelssohn Orchestra Invocation....................................Rev. Merle N. English Largo from the Opera “Xerxes”..................................Ilandel Orchestra Address—“The Spirit That Wins”.............................Dr. Stanley Coulter High Jinks.......................................................Friml Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas.........................Mr. Geo. F. Rearick Response for the Class...............................William F. Funk Benediction..........................................Rev. J. F. Bickel Star Spangled Banner...............................................Key Orchestra 88 (Of thf (Clans of H114 Several have decided to help form the nation of the future, via developing the minds of the youth: Gladys Bennett, Collet Grove Ada Callais, North of town. Jessie Chitwood, Oak wood Esther Cooper, Bismark Ercel Crawford, McMillan Lucile Schemei., Nebraska Edith Fleming Dot Haworth Jessie Lynn, near Chicago Nellie Makemson. Ai.ice Massing, Fairmount Others have been so lucky and wise as to go on to school: Aldyth Andrews, Valparaiso, Ind. Abbott Bkaucher, Oxford, O. Paul Cottingham, University of Illinois Marguerite Funk, Northwestern i Philip Krauel, University of Illinois Ruth Krumreig, Baptist Training School Beryl Love, University of Illinois Marian McConnel, University of Illinois Sara Moore, University of Illinois Some that are in school are again Nina Burgette, Teachers’ training Nancy Cessna, Teachers’ training Marie Craig, Teachers’ training Lucile Current, Teachers’ training Esther Davis, Teachers’ training Mabel Ost, Normal, Normal, 111. Frank Purnell, University of Illinois Edgar Roos, Chicago Ogarita Rumbaugh, Brown’s Business Col. Carl Schermayer, Brown’s Business College Marie Spicer, Brown’s Business College Mack Taylor. Lake Forest Herbert Wolter, University of Illinois Carroll Johnson, University of Illinois in our happy assembly: James Gillison, Postgraduate course Camille Kieran, Teachers’ training Hazel Pugh, Teachers’ training Bernice Strebel, Teachers’ training Doris Swaim, Postgraduate course Some of the girls are washing dishes for mama to pass the time away: Hazel Alkire Ruth French Madeline Berhalter Alice Hickman Jeanette Dennis Lola Marvel Margery Rouse While others are washing their c Lei.a Brown, Bismark. And there are some that have the world: Donald Blair, Farming, West Newell Eunice Berry, Danville Ernest Coberly, Farming, Ind. Samuel Collings, Hartshorn Bros. Vera Dowker, Mr. Randle’s assistant Connell English, Farming, Louisana William Funk, Farming, Mo. Gordon Gammel, Gammel and Lewman wn dishes: Minnie Rouse, Chicago taken up their life-long battle with Cloyd George, In the mines Kline Gray, Mission field mines Dean Hubf.r, with Mr. Huber Lola Jones, Clerking Raymond Kieran, Danville Street Railway and Light Co. Hazel Madden, Kinningham’s John Neal, Mandel Bros., Chicago Lost! Lenora Musson 89 16 Z6 alu' (Orrhratra THE orchestra was organized in time for the play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” given in 1914. The members did their best work at that time. This year they reorganized at the beginning of the school year, and although having an orchestra seemed a “hopeless job” at the beginning, they kept working, and with good hard work, a good instrumentation, and reinforcements from the February Freshmen, succeeded in turning out a good twelve piece orchestra for “The Piper.” The following program which they gave for the play is suggestive of their work: 1. Opening numbers: a “The Bohemian Girl”.......................................Balfe b “The Piper” (Song)......................................Johnson 2. After Act I. a “The Pied Piper”...................................Manuel Klien 3. After Act II, Scene 1. b Hungarian Danse, No. 2...................................Brahms 4. After Act II, Scene 2. a Spanish Danse.........................................Moskawski b Serenade................................................Pierene 5. After Act III. a High Jinks................................................Friml 6. After Act IV. a “ Roamin’ in the Gloamin’ ”.........................Harry Lauder The members of the orchestra arc as follows: 1st Violins— Lilla Payne (leader) Maurie Mitchell 2nd Violins— Mamie Mitchell Howard Smith Sylvester Miller Cellos— Hazel Bodine Emily Gernand Cornets- 1st William Mowry 2nd Harry Stone Flutes— Harold Leverenz Herman Martens Piano— Ruth Schecter The Seniors of the orchestra extend their heartiest thanks to those who played with, or in any manner helped them, and send their best wishes for success to the orchestras of the future. 93 alrr USlri' (Club “What’s that awful noise in Washington?” “Oh, that’s the Glee Club agonizing.” THE Glee Club organized this fall from the double quartette of last year. A meeting was held at which Fern Nolen was elected leader, with Mr. Loring as instructor and accompanist. About thirty-five boys tried out. After several siftings the number became twenty-five. On account of unforeseen difficulties the minstrel show could not be held. From the Glee Club a quartette was chosen, which furnished music at one of the Thursday morning programs. The same quartette, consisting of “Hip” Holmes, “Sister” Warren, “Gambler” Cannady and “Ignatz” Nolen, sang at the banquet and the dedicatory services of the Y. M. C. A. Honorable mention is to be given to Mr. Cannady for his pitch pipe, which was all right, when not filled with Tuxedo. Thanks are voted to Mr. Loring for his untiring efforts in training us. H. F. N. T5. Motto: ’Phew, what a chord! Cast S ifti� ys Second Tenors: Warren Albert Cecil Llewellyn Lanta Hastings Tony Scoles Second Bass: Kenneth Holmes Earl Baker Eugene Stallings Fern Nolen First Tenors: Ralph Keith John Warren Reynold Ehlers Norman Dale First Bass: John Cannady Paul Coutant Paul Warren Gustav Schneider 95 96 (Sirin’ (ChnruH EARLY in the fall, a chorus of thirty-six girls organized, meeting on Tuesday evenings. The first annual concert given January 8 in the Washington Auditorium was a success. The attendance might have been better; but it is to be hoped that next year, when Mr. Smalley can set us the example of “coming double,’’ it will be better. Mrs. White has had charge of both the full chorus and the semi-chorus, and the pleasing results of both organizations are due to her efficient leadership. S mt-(Cl|nrua THE Semi-chorus was chosen in February for the contest which took place on May 1. The selection (chosen by lot) was Robert Schuman’s “Gypsy Life.” Although the girls didn’t win first place, the good work of the well-balanced voices appeared to advantage. The girls composing the semi-chorus were:—Frances Bennett, Bertha Braucher, Constance Breach, Helen Cochrane, Evelyn Holstine, Margaret Jewell, Cassandra Love, Elsie Massing, Maurie Mitchell, Alice Ogden, Wilhelmine Shaffer, Rosamond Scroggs, Ruth Scroggs, Ida Stuebe, Fern Spangler, Florance Walton. 97 COftirrra nf tin' (Girls’ tnJirut ttlult President..... Vice-President Secretary..... Treasurer..... .....Vera Fisher .... Isabell Payne Madaline Gammel ...Esther Layton 98 THIS year there has been an entirely new organization in the school— that of the High School Girls’ Student Club. This, a combination ,of the old Girls’ Club and the Girls’ Bible Class is affiliated with the Young Womens’ Christian Association. There are over one hundred twenty-five enrolled. Meetings are held on W ednesday, in one of the class rooms. The annual Christmas tree for poor children proved to be a great success. This benefit was conducted on twice as large a scale as formerly, under the Girls’ Club; for the girls met the needs and gladdened the hearts of one hundred children. Since the organization of the Student Club in September, Id 14, the girls have exerted a decided influence on the whole high school through developing and increasing the feeling of kindliness and fellowship. It is the sincere wish of the members of the class of 1915 that the succeeding classes may take up the work where we leave it and make it even more beneficial. G. 99 Ifutaurial IBoarft of (Control of D. ffi. § . James H. Gillison.................................................Treasurer Vivian Finch......................................................Assistant Frank Roy.........................................................President Leslie Hahne......................................................Secretarv A. L. Loring........................................................Auditor THAT the money of the various organizations of our school may be handled on a systematic basis, that the work of administration of their financial affairs may be minimized, the board of control and general treasury was organized late in the spring of 1914, under the direction of Mr. Loring. Instead of the old way by which each treasurer kept individual accounts and received the dues of his organization, a central treasury is provided and through the office in Room 2, all dues are collected and bills paid. Credit is given to the proper society and charges made. A card ledger is kept on which the cost of all of the activities of each student is recorded, and he or she can pay for the entire year in a lump sum or on the installment plan. Although this system requires only a few persons, they receive practical experience in real office work, and for the first year, the system has been shown to be very practical. 100 J. H. G„ ’14. Affirntatuu' Debating arum Danville vs. Lafayette D. H. S. Assembly Room January 22, 1915 Presiding Officer—Mr. Smalley ararno AFFIRMATIVE James Gillison Cassandra Love ' Jewell Whyte NEGATIVE Robert Beck Norbert Wagner Howard Grady Question—“Resolved, that Compulsory Industrial Insurance Laws should be established by the Several States, Constitutionality Granted.” Won by Negative 102 ■XVaathu' Drbattua a ram Danville vs. Lafayette Jefferson High School Assembly January 22, 1915 Presiding Officer—Charles Vaughn AFFIRMATIVE William Grey Harold Rank Leslie Liebenthal iXrams NEGATIVE Birdie Carter Ralph Rouse Frances Bennett Question—“Resolved, that Compulsory Industrial Insurance should be established by the Several States, Constitutionality Granted.” Won by Affirmative. 103 fflramtfrni (Hub 104 IflnuujU'nr (Club THE Wrangler’s, having passed the sixth milestone in oratorical effort, may now be classed as one of ye antique organizations of our school. During its existence it has probably wielded more influence on public speaking along the lines of oratory, extempore, and debate, than any other body Danville High has ever possessed. It has moved the stricken tongue and strengthened the weak knees of more than one aspirant to fame. Rut past achievements of the society would soon fade from memory were it not for the fact that the good work continues; and this year has been no exception to our rule of doing things. Probably the most striking characteristics of this term are the number of Freshmen who have applied for membership and the extraordinary prominence of girls in debating. Of the six debaters taking part in the Lafayette-Danville debate this year, three were girls; and while the decisions of the judges were not altogether to our liking, it is far from us to place the blame upon the fair maids who participated. The Wranglers, as usual, have not been backward in social events; among these being the banquet given in honor of the visiting Lafayette team. A reunion of former members has been contemplated so we may have a “get together” annually. It will boost not only the club but the school, and for these reasons it should have the latter’s support. Mr. Munch has been our faithful adviser for the last two semesters and much credit is due him for the good work that has been accomplished. The officers for the year were: 1st Semester President.................................James Gillison Vice-President............................Omak Lee Secretary.................................Geo. R. Jones Treasurer.................................Fred Sackett Chairman of Program Committee...........Ralph Rouse Chairman of Social Committee................ Birdie Carter Sergeant-at-Arms..........................Elmer Lynch 2nd Semester Fred Sackett Bertha Braucher Elmer Lynch Milton Guy Frances Bennett Cassandra Love Ida Stuebe This year marks the exit of many of the members from active service, but in the years to come, when our thoughts wander back to the days we spent in our Alma Mater, not the least of our recollections will be the realized possibilities and the good times we had while Wranglers. As we heave a sigh of fond remembrance, let us wish then as we do now, that the grand old club may be attended with the best of success—forever. R. Rouse. 105 (Oratnni anil JJubltr peakutij ANVILLE High School feels proud of her record in oratory and public speaking this year. Although all victories have not been gained, yet several laurel wreaths have been bestowed upon our students. In the preliminary contest held in the High School assembly, hlorance Walton won first place and Ralph Rouse second. On April 23, Florance Walton, the state district representative, went to Bloomington, where she delivered her oration—“Louis Pasteur, a Study in Greatness.” She was kept from first place by five-sixths of a point, and from second by one-third of a point. In final standing she ranked third. May 1, Ralph Rouse delivered his oration: “Christianity, the World Power,” at the county meet. He was awarded first prize, a gold medal, and a silver loving cup was presented to our school for a year. Then much was accomplished along declamatory lines. Birdie Carter, our representative in the county meet, won second place. Two representatives, Birdie Carter and Ralph Rouse, competed in the meet at Charleston on May 8. Here Ralph Rouse placed in the morning, but not in the finals at night. However, both Miss Carter’s “The Benediction, ” and Mr. Rouse’s “Call to Arms,” were well given. 106 a ho Jffreahman %mptuin THE annual reception, originated by Mr. Smalley, to replace the old custom of hazing and to bring the upper classmen in touch with the newcomers, was given Friday evening, November sixth, nineteen hundred and fourteen. Miss Gundy, of the faculty, was the general chairman. The receiving committee consisted of Mr. Randle, Mr. Smalley, Miss Gundy, Miss Payne, Miss Harper, Lanta Hastings and William Kieran. The orchestra gave several numbers, followed by the program proper at eight o’clock. PROGRAM Violin Solo............................................Lilla Payne Greetings...........................................Lanta Hastings Sophomore Class “Stunt” Reading........................................ Theodosia Dwiggins Piano Solo..........................................Edith Fairchild Junior Greetings....................................William Kieran Junior Class “Stunt” Stories................................................Mr. Smalley Senior Greetings.......................................Ralph Rouse Senior Class “Stunt” Violin Duet................................Marie and Mamie Mitchell Play, “Manners and Modes”.................Athedarian Literary Society Players.—Beatrice Klophel, Elizabeth Walker, Ruth Hunsaker, Bernice Olmstead, Elizabeth Rea rick, Esther Layton, Frances Bennett, Margarita Burns and Beatrice Huber. Following this, refreshments were served. Promptly at ten o’clock the guests departed, well pleased with the success of the entertainmnet. E. R. Lynch. 108 At tSunu’ AS HAS been the custom the past few semesters, the pupils of the different eighth grades of the city were invited to visit the High School on the afternoon of January 15, 1915. This custom originated with the idea of letting the eighth grade people become better acquainted with the real work done in the High School. The pupils came to the building at the end of the fifth hour, two-ten, and were conducted to the different classes by the members of the Senior and Sophomore classes who had study hours during either of the following periods. After the classes were dismissed, the visitors were assembled in the study hall, where each of the many organizations of the school was represented in a short talk by some officer, usually the president. Following this, the guests and the ones who had taken part in the entertaining, went over to the Washington building, where refreshments were served by some of the members of Miss Harper’s Domestic Science classes. 109 £ nttnr-iluntnr Haminrt WHEN a good custom is established it is well to keep it up. Thus it is with the senior-junior banquet. For many years the two upper classes were accuscomed to give two parties each year, one in the fall, called the Junior-Senior, at which the Juniors were hosts; the other in the spring, called the Senior-Junior, at which the Seniors were hosts. Last year, for the first time, the two functions were united into one in the form of a banquet given at the Plaza Hotel, April 24. This year the second annual Senior-Junior banquet was given April 30, at the same place. At eight-fifteen, ninety-four members of the two classes and the faculty were ushered into the dining room, and for several hours enjoyed “an ample repast.” Between courses music of various forms were enjoyed, and after the ravenous appetites of all were satisfied, we listened to some very interesting toasts. The cheer song ended our good time and left the Seniors wishing that they had at least one more year and one more banquet to attend. Much praise is due Mr. Loring and Mr. Rorem, Senior and Junior advisers, respectively, for the excellent way in which everything was done. 110 “lUje Pprr” BY JOSEPHINE PRESTON PEABODY HE PIPER, presented March 15 and 16 at the Fischer Theatre proved to be decidedly the best production ever staged by the pupils of the D. H. S. The cast was chosen by the usual method of tryouts, the contestants being members of either the Athedarian Literary Society or the Wranglers’ Club. The title role, a part so heavy and difficult that it was necessary to divide it, was taken by Bernice Olmsted and Mary Overman. Both of the parts were played so well, however, that the audience was kept guessing “which was who.” The Piper was especially appreciated, because it was different from any play heretofore attempted. We all love Shakespeare, but we adore the Piper. The curtain arose on a street scene in Hamlin. The Piper demanded the one thousand guilders which were due him, but the mayor and the townspeople refused to pay them. The act closed with the Piper piping his mysterious tune, which finally enticed the children to follow him. The second act, consisting of two scenes, showed the life of the children with the Piper in his cave home. Scene two showed the solemn procession of nuns, priests, and townspeople transformed by the mystic piping into a giddy, dancing throng. Barbara, who was to have become a nun, was left alone at the cross roads. It was in act three that Barbara realized her love for Michael, the sword-eater and friend of the Piper. Michael and Barbara left in loving raptures, just as Veronika, mother of Jan, entered. She plead with the Piper for her child, but he refused her. However, it was through her longing that the Piper finally returned the children. The third act closed with an impassioned appeal to the Lonely Man, who represented Christ. The last act, taken by Bernice Olmsted, showed the triumphant return of the children to their joyful parents. To Mr. Rorem, the Athedarian adviser, is due the entire credit of the play. Through his untiring perseverance, he transformed us, green as we were at first, into an “all star” cast. The Athedarian Society and the “Piper” cast in particular extend their most sincere thanks to Mr. Rorem for his patient work with them. C. L. ’15. 112 The cast consisted of the following: The Piper, a strolling player.....Mary Overman and Bernice Olmsted Michael, the Sword-eater, a player.........................Milton Guy Cheat, the Devil, a simpleton player...................Margaret Jewell Other strollers—Marion Cooley, George Jobson, and Lanta Hastings Jacobus, the Burgomeister.............................James Gii lison Kurt, the Councillor..................................Wayne Nolen Peter, the Cobbler................................. Cecil Lewellyn Hans, the........................................................Palmer Craig Axel, the Smith...................................................Elmer Lynch Martin, the Watchman...............................Harry Fern Nolen Peter, the Sacristan...............................Elizabeth Walker Anselm, a young Priest...................................Esther Lay ton Old Claus, a Miser........................................Norma Cramer Town Crier, Night Watchman.............................Margaret Conlin Veronika, Wife of Kurt............................... Cassandra Love Barbara, Daughter of Jacobus...................................Florance Walton Wife of Hans..................................................Constance Breach Wife of Axel.........................................Verona Schultz Wife of Martin........................................ Lucille Current Wife of Peter, the Sacristan...................................Madeline Dague Old Ursula, an aged woman............................Dorothy Symons Jan, son of Veronika.................................Beatrice Huber Hansel, son of Hans...................................Clarence Ost Ilse, daughter of Hans................................Helen Partlow Trade, daughter of Martin..........................................Ruth Flynn Rudi, daughter of Axel..........................................Isabell Payne Kuno, daughter of Axel........................................Elizabeth Swaim Daughter of Martin.................................................Mary Payne Sons of Kurt.............John Chaffee, Van Harper, Phillip Gillespie Nuns of Rudersheim..........Marie Mitchell, Julia Knight, Gladys Hil- dreth, Beatrice Klophei., Josephine Small Priests.................Lanta Hastings, Marion Cooley, George Jobson The performance of “The Piper” was greatly aided by the orchestra: 1st Violins— Lilla Payne Marie Mitchell 2nd Violins— Sylvester Miller Mamie Mitchell Harold Smith Drums- Flutes - Harold Leverenz Herman Martens Cornets— William Mowry Harry Stone Clarinet—Elmer Brown -Floyd Goff 114 21. 22. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 1. 2. 3. 4. fHag, 1U14 Athedarian program. The D’s were awarded to winners in track and basket ball; medals given to winners in oratory and extempore speaking. Honor roll read. Steadily growing longer. Commercial Club play after school. Juniors beat Seniors in basket ball. Seniors presented their class memorial and planted ivy. We hope it will live this time. Rev. Mr. Simonson gave an address. 3Jutu? First day of exams. Juniors are victorious again over the Seniors in baseball. Hurrah for Goff and Whyte! Class day. Commencement. Received cards and Medleys; vacation. 115 Srpti'nthrr 8. First day of the new term. Full house. Enrollment, 506. 9. Football candidates report. Meeting of the finance committee. Lots of last year’s Seniors seen around the building. 10. Many boys out for football, but numbers don’t always count. Seniors of 1914 are to have a farewell party. 11. First Athedarian meeting in assembly tonight. 14. First football practice tonight. “Everybody come and bring your instrument for orchestra practice tonight.’’ Mr. Loring talked on his “Glee Club.’’ Mr. Smalley talked on our conduct and spirit. 15. Meeting of the Maroon and White staff to elect business manager, assistant news editor and athletic editor. Frank Roy, Aurelia Starks and Tony Scoles were the victims. 16. 1914 Seniors have a reunion in the woods. That’s where they be- long. Mr. Rorem gave us some information about the Athedarian society. 17. First assembly on Thursday morning. Mr. Rorem and Miss Gundy tell of their experiences in Europe at the beginning of the war. Of course we’re glad they got back, but----- 18. Meeting of the “Inner Circle” of the Athedarians. Athletic asso- ciation caucus. 21. Wranglers’ meeting tonight. New members wanted. Orchestra practice. 22. Meeting of the new “Girls’ Student Club.” Everybody happy? Tomorrow is circus day. 23. School dismissed at ten o’clock for the parade. Many absences in the afternoon. Leslie Hahne elected president of the boys athletic association, Elizabeth Rearick, of the girls. 24. Mrs. White leads the assembly in singing. We certainly do nobly. Sophomore, Junior and Senior caucuses. 25. Athedarian meeting tonight. 116 28. Frank Roy, on the platform, pleads for Maroon and White sub- scriptions. 29. Joint meeting of the Girls’ Club and the Girls’ Bible Class. 30. Senior election. Much electioneering. The “ suft'ergettes ” and politicians lose out; Ralph Rouse, president. Yelling in the assembly to raise enthusiasm for tomorrow’s game with Westville. ©rtnlu'r 1. Danville won the first game of the season in football. Good work. Program this morning. Mr. Breach sings to us and also tells us of his ancient love affair. 2. We are told the sad news of Mr. Lawyer’s death. Juniors and Sophomores elect officers. 6. Musical practices tonight—Orchestra, Girls’ chorus, and Boys’ Glee Club. The neighbors will think we are having grand opera. 7. Girls’ mass meeting in the assembly tonight. 8. Meeting of the Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes. Everyone not selling ribbons for Saturday’s game is buying them. 9. Athedarians give play—“Her Only Fault.” We are promised many more productions in the future. 12. Orchestra practice tonight. Wranglers’ meeting. Junior pin com- mittee meets. First Maroon and White. We are especially fond of the ioke department. 13. Glee Club and Girls’ chorus practice. 14. Rainy, gloomy day. Everybody grouchy, especially the faculty. 15. The Arion Trio entertains us with some classic music, plus some “awfully” good “rags.” Science Club meeting. Mr. Baer says he thinks that we had better even stop trying to have a football team. Seniors decide the dues are to be thirty cents a month. Plans for Hallowe’en party. Great excitement around the bulletin board until Mr. Loring came to the rescue. 16. No school. Faculty in Charleston. 117 19. Boys’ mass meeting in the assembly tonight, to try the serious case of football. Did anyone notice the serious faces of the “would-be” Seniors? 20. We are to have football. Twenty-eight boys signed up. Now, are we losing our spirit? Hoopeston game next Saturday. 22. Honor roll read for last month. Good debate by the Wranglers. A meeting of the Maroon and White staff. Forgetful children are sent home after their report cards, of which they must be very fond. A note from mother is required. 23. Two Athedarian plays this evening. Real actors presented. 24. Danville won game from Hoopeston. 26. Orchestra practice and Wranglers’ meeting tonight. 27. Girls’ chorus practice. Mr. Smalley tells us how to study. 28. Appointment of the committee for the Freshman party. Money (and other things) collected for the Christmas ship. 29. Athedarian play, the “Web of Lies,” the best ever. Girls’ Student Club. Meeting of the committee to plan the Freshman party. 30. Another little speech on how to study. Just as if we didn’t know howT! 31. Danville wins the football game from Tuscola. Nnurmbpr 3. Another speech on how to study. Why did “he start it? 4. Money collected for the Freshman party. Girls’ Student Club. Freshman party committee meets. Big time promised. 5. Singing again this morning. Those old sweet songs. We are doing better though, if such is possible. 6. Meeting of the refreshment committee. Orchestra practice. Inner Circle of the Athedarians’ meet. Big party tonight. 7. Tie game with Mattoon, 14-14. Mr. Smalley tells us we don’t know how to act at parties; so we can’t have any more in the Washington building until we improve our manners. 118 10. Our old friend, Francis Webber, visits us today. Girls’ chorus practice. Scrimmage in football. 11. Meeting of the Maroon and White staff. John Warren elected humorous editor. Maroon and Whites out for November. Orchestra practice. 12. Mid-semester exams. Everybody elated. 13. Exams, on Friday, the thirteenth. What’s the use? 16. All Juniors must pay dues today. An important Wranglers’ meet- ing this evening. Orchestra practice in assembly. “Everybody get out and sell tickets for next Saturday’s game. We need the money.” Football practice tonight. Meeting of the Junior pin committee. Billy Johnson visits school. 17. Maroon and White staff meeting. Junior class decides on pins. 18. Girls’ student club meeting. Boys’ mass meeting this evening. Everyone bring a donation for the Childrens’ Home—something to eat or something to drink. 19. Science Club meeting this evening; everybody invited. 20. No school. Faculty at Champaign. 23. Show your spirit and buy a ticket to the Thanksgiving game. Or- chestra practice. Cards and examination papers are out. We think this semi-semester torture is superfluous. 24. Science Club meeting tonight. How did it happen that George and Izzy both lost their books, the same place and the same time? 25. Athletic program. Several speakers for the occasion seemed to be absent. At least they couldn’t be found. Tomorrow we eat turkey and cranberry sauce. 26. No school. 27. No school. 30. Wranglers’ tryout for the Triangular Debate. 119 Drrrntbrr 1. Girls’ chorus practice. Much discussion concerning the “H” on the girl’s new sweater. We wonder if it is Hyde Park, Harrisburg, Hoopeston or Higginsville. 2. Girls’ Club meeting. Jimmy’s a victim. To what.’' Oh well, now--------! 3. Senior meeting this evening. Meeting of the finance committee. Mr. Randle talks to us about the history of Illinois. 4. Athedarian meeting this evening, followed by another play. Every- body invited. We make out programs for next semester. 7. Wranglers’ meeting. Meeting of the Junior-Senior social commit- tee to plan Friday’s party. 8. Nothing going on or coming off today except the Girls’ chorus practice. 9. Very important meeting of the Girls’ Club this evening.. First basket ball practice. 10. Basket ball practice tonight. (Some more practices to tell about). Science Club meeting this evening. Musical program this morning. Maroon and Whites out tonight. Special poetical number. 11. Athedarian meeting this evening. James Gillison wins first prize in the Athedarian contest in declamation. Senior-Junior party tonight. Everybody come and buy a ten cent Christmas present. 14. Same old Monday with orchestra practice and Wranglers’ meeting. Basket ball practice this evening. 15. Girls’ chorus. 16. Girls’ Club meeting. 17. Science Club meeting this evening. Girls’chorus. Athedarian play, “The Balm of Gilead.” Best program this year. 18. Athedarian play. Very dark affair. Little boys forget their man- ners and come before it is finished, thereby causing much disturbance. 120 21. Orchestra practice. Wranglers’ meeting. Clyde Allen and Mack Taylor visit. 22. Meeting of the Maroon and White staff this evening. All four classes elect basket ball captains. Kendall Hooton gives vent to a burst of oratory in English, 5, 3, exclaiming: “Teachers may come and teachers may go, but I stick around forever!” We believe him. 23. Meeting of the Medley staff. Mr. Baer presents “D’s” to football men. Marian McConnel and Kate Overman visit. Sophomore bob-sled party tonight. No school for nearly two weeks. Anybody downhearted? -IJamtarij, 1315 4. Back to the old grind again, but cheered somewhat by the new Junior pins. Wranglers’ meeting tonight. 5. Girls’ chorus practice tonight for Friday’s concert. Mr. Smalley remarks that for those who go double, to come double that night. 6. First tryouts for the High School play, “The Piper.” Girls’ Student Club. Because some erasers were used in the lower hall for purposes which erasers were never intended, everyone has to come up to the assembly at the fifteen minute bell at noon. 7. More tryouts for the “Piper.” Mr. Meneley sings to us. Let us hope that he gets enough to drink before he comes the next time, so that he will “feel just right.” Meeting of the finance committee. 8. Girls’ chorus concert tonight. Mr. Loring talks to the boys about giving a minstrel show. We would enjoy nothing better. Much misery among the students on account of the fragrant smell of that old Dutch treat—“Limburger.” 11. Wranglers’meeting. Senior-Junior basket ball game 12. Girls’ chorus. 121 13. Tryouts for the Minstrel show. Watch it grow. What? Jewell’s mustache. 14. Meeting of the Science Club. Basket ball game between Sophs and Seniors. Senior class meeting this evening. Wranglers entertain us with a debate. Maroon and Whites out this evening. 15. Eighth grade pupils visit. Kenneth Holmes the center of attrac- tion in the Physics laboratory. 18. Wranglers’ semi annual election. Girls’ basket ball practice. 19. Girls’ chorus. Snowy day. 20. Orchestra practice. Girls’ Club. Boys’ Glee Club practice. Mr. Smalley asked how many cleaned their walks before they came to school this morning. Orland Church is the only one who did his duty. 21. No program this morning. Senior Soph, basket ball game. The Seniors’ 1000 per cent is still holding out. 22. Big Lafayette debate. 23. Examinations. Horrors! 24. More examinations. More horrors! 27. No school 28 No school. 29. Cards and examination papers. Miriam Erickson and Alice Johnson the chief kickers. Lost, strayed or stolen, one misplaced eyebrow. Return to Jewell Whyte. ifrliruartr 1. First day of new semester. School crowded with freshies, all sizes. Everybody busy getting acquainted with new neighbors. Francis Webber and Reynold Ehlers have come back to the life of leisure. 2. Girls’ chorus. Mr. Rorem makes the announcements. We like the way he moves his mouth and stutters. 3. Girls’ Student Club meeting. Glee Club practice. 122 4. Science Club program. Sara Moore, Miriam McConnel, Carl Clegg, and numerous of the alumni visit us. 5. Seniors getting their pictures taken. All the girls complain and rave about their “perfectly rotten” proofs. 8. Wranglers’ program this evening. Glee Club practice. Orchestra practice. (We wonder how our neighbors stand so much screeching.) Mr. Marker removes canine from the stately assembly, while the students watch with joy. We all act like Freshmen, according to Mr. Rorem’s view point. 9. Girls’ chorus. Orchestra practice. (More screeching.) 10. Glee Club. Girls’ Student Club. 11. No program this morning—Groans! Senior meeting. 12. We wish that would-be “Tipperary Quartet” would remove itself to some remote region. Sometimes too much is enough even with High School students. 15. Wranglers’ meeting. Orchestra practice. Boys very curious about their valentines. Everyone seemed to have received one. Innocent girls accused. Guilty person not yet found. 16. Girls’ chorus. If you want to make any noise after school, go to the assembly. 18. Why did the assembly sigh? No program again. Girls’ basket ball practice. 19. Skating party from five to seven. 22. Wranglers’ meeting. 23. Senior meeting. 24. Girls’ Club meeting. 25. Senior day. Listen to the ties. A fine program. 26. Senior party a great success. iflarrl) 1. Wranglers’meeting. 2. Senior meeting. Girls’ chorus. 3. Girls’ Club meeting. 123 4. Football practice. 5. The All Stars play Seniors. Score 42-12, in favor of Seniors. 8. Senior benefit skating party. Tickets on sale for “The Piper.” 9. Mr. Hauch, representing the Jacksonville Women’s College, meets the Senior girls. 10. Girls’ Student Club. 11. Address by Rev. Mr. Ewert. Girls’ basket ball. 15. “The Piper” at the Fischer. Girls’ basket ball practice. 16. “The Piper.” 17. Look at the green. Freshies don’t need colors today. 18. Girls’ basket ball. 19. Oratorical contest. Skating party. 22. Girls’ Freshmen-Sophomore ball game. 23-6 in favor of the Freshies. 23. Junior-Senior meeting. 24. Girls’ Student Club. Track meeting. 25. Junior-Freshmen basket ball game. Juniors beat the self-confident little darlings. 26. Junior-Senior party. The “ Movies” were great. Ask Miss Simons about the taffy. 29. Wranglers’ Club. Senior-Soph, basket ball game. Seniors victorious. 30. Girls’ chorus. Medley staff meeting. April 1. April fool. 2. Exams over. 6. Girls’ chorus meeting. 7. Girls’ Club meeting. Come and ask important questions. Track boys still practicing; have great expectations for meet. 8. Senior meeting. 124 12. Report cards today. Honor roll still exists. Wranglers’ meeting. 13. Seniors meet tonight to choose the motto. 14. We receive “the news.” Mr. Smalley makes clever little speech. Miss Brown remarks that she was afraid he would describe the scene. 15. No program today. Maroon and White out tonight. 16. Oratorical contest tonight with Catlin. Free! ! Danville victor- ious. 17. Seniors won track meet today. 19. Wranglers’ meeting tonight. 20. Watch the hand of the senior clock go around, and watch results. 21. Everyone got a fly paper today; “now take them home with you.” 22. Rev. Adams addressed assembly. His topic was “There’s room at the bottom.” 24. Senior meeting. 27. Wranglers’ party this evening. 28. Everybody get tickets for meet. 29. The Governor Bradford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented the prizes to the winners of the D. A. R. essays. 30. Great banquet a perfect success. 3. Wranglers’ meeting. Gladys Dye visited us. 4. Sophomores planning for good times. 5. Senior breakfast postponed. 6. Where did all the roses come from today? 7. Sophomore party. Medley goes to press tomorrow. 21. M. Guy and J. Whyte make speeches on “Why we did it.” Girls’ chorus sings, “Oh what a smell.” Lawn fete great success. 125 (Girls’ (Chorus (Concert program ELLA C. WHITE, Director Jin the IlUishituUmi Srbnnl Auditorium Jfridaii. January 8, HI 13 JJart ©nr Grand Marche Triomphale—(Two Pianos).............. Edith Fairchild and Edna Purnell Cavalry Full Chorus . . IT. Kuhe F. Spindler Recitation—Selection from “The Birds’ Christmas Carol”.......... ........................................... Kate Douglas Wiggiri The Ruggleses Prepare to Accept a Christmas Invitation Mary Rose Adams Fairy Pipers—Vocal Solo.................. Edna Sackett Brewer JJart EUui SEMI-CHORUS Last Night..................................................Kjerulf The Violet and the Rose...............................Meyer-Helmund Soloists: Beulah Faris and Fern Spangler Gypsy Dance—Violin Solo.................................Henri Ernst Marie Mitchell Nymphs and Fauns—Vocal Solo................................Bemberg Florance Walton Dreaming....................................................Hawley Full Chorus 126 127 WE THINK HE SHOULD When Mr. Smalley takes a wife, Must he, we’d like to know; For absence from domestic life A cunning pink slip show? Van Chapman—“I am always willing to admit it when I am convinced that I am wrong.” Stallings—‘‘Has anybody ever been able to convince you that you were wrong”? Chapman—‘‘Not yet.” Miss Neal—‘‘Floyd, where do you think Lamb and Bacon would be properly placed?” F. Goff—“In Greece, ma’am.” BUDDING GENIUS. Mr. Marker—“What do you understand by steam, Frances?” F. Bennett—“Well, it’s just water that’s been heated so hard that it all flies up in the air.” Twinkle, twinkle, little star, Coming into class, We don’t wonder why it is That you always pass. 0. Church—“Say, Les, what’s a monologue?” L. Hahne—“A monologue is a conversation between husband and wife.” O. Church—“But I thought that that was called a dialogue.” L. Hahne—“No. A dialogue is where two persons are speaking.” She waited at the church in vain, Where could the bridegroom be? “I fear this wedding will go off Without a hitch,” said she. 128 Young Settlement Worker—(With enthusiasm) “Ah, nature is a real artist. Have you never gazed at her wonders? Have you never watched the lambent flame of dawn life leaping across the dome of the world? Have you never watched the red stained islets floating in lakes of fire? Have you never been drawn by the ragged raven’s wing sky phantoms as they blotted out the pale moon ? Have you never felt the amazement of these things?” Old Reprobate—“Not since I signed the pledge.” Mrs. Meeks—“Did the ocean separate you from anything?” Miss Gundy—“Oh, yes; quite a little.” ODE BY JAMES GILLISON I sat me down and tho’t profound; This maxim wise I drew, Ir’s easier for to like a girl, Than make a girl like you. “It’s a long, long way to Tipperary.” (As sung by a deaf and dumb man.) First verse: Chorus: A. Meade—“The people of London are noted for their stupidity.” Mr. Loring—“Where did you get that idea?” Meade—“It says here—The population of London is very dense.” H. Tengen, Sr.—(Reaching for his pocketbook)—“Your studies are costing me a great deal.” H. Tengen, Jr.—(Pocketing the ten dollar bill)—“I know it, father, and I don’t study very hard either.” HEARD AT THE STUDIO. F. Bennett—“What group is to be photographed next?” F. Goff—“I am.” • 129 JUST GEOMETRY. Theorem—“By a combination of various circumstances a man may become his own grandfather.” Hypothesis—“Given a man A. To prove that he may become his own grandfather. Construction and Proof: Let A have a father; also let A marry a widow who has a grown daughter and let A’s father marry the daughter. Then A’s father is his son-in-law and his stepdaughter is his mother, because she is A’s father’s wife. Furthermore, A’s son is his (A’s) father’s brother-in-law and A’s uncle, for he is the brother of A’s stepmother. A’s father’s wife, namely, his stepdaughter also has a son; he (the son) is A’s brother and also A’s grandchild, for he is the son of A’s daughter. A’s wife is his grandmother, because she is A’s mother’s mother. A is his wife’s husband and grandchild at the same time, and as the husband of a person’s grandmother is his grandfather. A is his own grandfather. T. Scoles—(Who thinks he might go to Paris some day)—“What is the proper French expression to be used in accepting an invitation to drink?” Mr. Rorem—“Ive forgotten just for the moment; but when you decline an invitation to drink, “Non, merci,” is the appropriate answer.” T. Scoles—(Hastily)—“Oh, that wouldn’t be of any use to me.” L. Hastings—“Say, fellows, I was out on the veranda a while ago and there sat some boy making love to his girl.” G. Brickwell—(Rising up excitedly)—“That’s a lie.” P. Cookingham (to conductor)—“ Do you allow drunken people on this train?” Conductor—“Why, not when they are too drunk. But just take a seat in the smoker and keep quiet, and nobody will notice you.” J. Cannon—“I’m always having tough luck with my geometry.” F. Watson—“What’s the matter, lose it?” J. Cannon—“Yes, and worse luck, I found it.” 130 Mr. Marker—“Evelyn, if I hold a vibrating prong beside a still one, what causes the still one to vibrate.’’ E. Holstine—“Sympathy.” Mr. Marker—“Now, supposing I sing.” (He starts to sing but is interrupted by the howling of a dog and walks to the window and peers out.) “What’s the matter with that dog?” E. Holstine—“That’s sympathy, too.” ( In English, Bernice Olmsted, when reading aloud, came across the following, the speech of a drunken man.) “Distwist officer ithe rex roob.” B. Olmsted—“Miss Neal, I cant translate this French.” (Loud Applause.) CANDOR H. Jackson—“What is your honest opinion of this poem?” K. Holmes—“It is worthless.” H. Jackson—“Yes, I know; but go ahead and tell me, anyhow.” WHERE THE MOLECULES ARE VIBRATING! “Go ask papa,” the maiden said, The young man knew papa was dead; He knew the life papa had led; He understood when the maiden said “Go ask papa.” NO SALE! I. Stuebe (after viewing Feldkamp’s candy display)—“Doesn’t that candy look fine, George?” G. Jones—“Uh! huh! Let’s stand here and look at it awhile.” OUR SWAN SONG You may scoff and jeer, at our humor here, But here’s a truth you must combat; True humorists are only few and far, But a joke’s a joke for a’ that. 131 “THE DEADLY DISPATCH (A comic opera in two acts without music) Dramatis Personae. Rupert Yves—Vile villain. Maude—Fair widow. George—Widow’s husband. Clarice—The cheild. ACT I. (Maude is sitting by the fireplace, rocking a cradle with one foot and stroking her baby with the other, meanwhile crooning a lullaby). Maude (sleepily singing)—“When you wore a tulip—” (Enter a messenher) Messenger (panting perspiringly)—“Ah, madam, a message from the front.” Maude (quite quickly)—“Sh! Let me have it.” (Exit messenger) Maude (reading rapidly)—“George just died from the pip.” (Shriek -ng screechily) Oy! Yoi! Yoi! My husband. Just when the insurance ran out and not a speck of mourning in the house. ” (Enter villain, clutching the pap'ers) Villain (exultingly exalted)—“Ha! ha! ha! I have you in my power. Now, proud beauty, give me the cheild or I’ll foreclose the mortgage.” Maude (blows her nose, wrings her hands and then her handkerchief) —“Oh, me cheild! Me cheild! Have mercy, Rupert, have mercy!” Villain (mightily majestic)—“Woman, I return tonight at midnight. I must have S3.29, payment in full or I’ll take the cheild. (Stalks toward the door, stumbling over the cat). Maude (unduly direful)—“You dastard dude, I defy you. Do your dirty work, foul fiend, and I’ll have the law on ye.” (Exit villain, smiling loudly in derision) Maude (crooning contritely over the cradle)—“Does um ’ittle codles ’ove um ichikoo?” Clarice (cooing cozily)—“Goo! Goo! Goo!” CURTAIN (No encore, please). ACT II. (The wind howls, the fire flickers, and the snow beats on the window. Thunder and lightning and low alarums. The clock strikes midnight.) Watchman (with a library janitor voice).—“Twelve o’clock and all’s well.” 132 (Knocking on door) Maude (shaking shiveringly)—“’Tis he, ’tis he. Oh, oh, what shall I do? Enter cruel monster.” (Enter snow-covered villain), Villain (chattering chillingly)— ‘Curses, what a swell night for a crime. Well, have you collected the money?” (Advancing toward her) Maude (deafeningly defiant)— Back you toad). Villain (disgustingly disgruntled)—‘‘Gadzooks! Discovered! Ah, little do you reck, proud beauty, that you shall rue this night when you defied Rupert Yves. Well, where’s the mazuma? Or must I take the cheild?” (Advancing to cradle) Maude (desparingly dippy)—‘‘Ye gods and little fishes! Oh, me cheild! Me cheilde! (Falls on hands and knees) Have a heart, Rupert and spare me cheeild. Villain (picks up squalling infant, but drops it rather hastily and clutches his hand)—‘‘Gra mercy, the little brat can bite.” Maude (vengefully vicious)—“A-ha! A tooth in time is as good as nine.” (Villain advances again) Villain (ardently angered)—‘‘Now for the dirty work. Aside woman, or I’ll use force.” (At this point one of the ushers, preferedly Mac Johns or James Dallas, sets a pot of sheckels on the stage). Maude (happily hopeful)—‘‘What means this?” (Examines the gold, biting several pieces). ‘ ‘ Ah, I see, ’tis money. Glory! Glory! Glory! Saved in the nick of time. Now, cruel monster, go! (Hands him the money arid points to door). Villain (snarling softly)—‘‘Curses and piffle! I’ll get you yet. (Exit, stamping with rage). Maude (crying copiously over the cradle)— ‘ Issy ’iittle snnky oodkims ookysnoo?” Clarice (counting toes)—“Aba! Daba! Daba!” CURTAIN (This concludes our performance. Don’t forget to pickup your packages, peanut shells, pocket-books and feet). G. Hile. Doctor Young man, you have some foreign substance in the stomach. What have you been eating?” M. Johns—“Irish potatoes.” 133 CULINARY DEPARTMENT. “wingold” Oyster Bisque.—Lead seven adult oysters out back of the barn and shoot them. After plucking them (the pin feathers may be removed with a pair of nail pullers) and removing the feet, parboil them, until they are unconscious, cover with crumby bread and bake. Add hot air and nerve, and garnish with dill pickles. Steamed Molasses Pudding.—Take two handfuls of molasses and cut in strips; butter both sides of the strips, braid them, and boil ten minutes in cold water. Coil this braid around a bunch of raisins and tie with limber mararoni. Wring towels out of boiling water and apply to the pudding until it is steamed. Serve with shamrock. Chocolate Fudge.—Take three pounds of chocolate creams, pierce the ends of each chocolate, drop and blow out the cream; melt the chocolate, overcoats thus secured and thicken with manilla rope, chopped fine. Flavor with pickled limes and when the candy is hard, lay the slab on the kitchen floor and cut in cubes with the family axe. Fasten the cubes in groups of three with “Royal Glue,” and serve with cracked ice and spinach. Shirred Eggs.—Take six denaturized eggs, peel carefully with gloved hands, remove the yolks and baste the whites together with No. 60 cotton thread. Cut yolks into quarter sections and sew to strip of whites at regular intervals, fastening with French knots of orange silk. Gather one edge with pink twine, draw to a circle and roast before open grate. Serve with canless bacon. Spaghetti a la American.—Soak in water three miles of No. 40 spaghetti. Cut into twelve-inch lengths and tie each into double sailor’s knots with loop in the middle (for convenience in handling). Broil over slow fire until each piece protests softly. Run through the family wringer and hang on a line to cool. Spray catsup over the whole with the vacuum cleaner. DOMESTIC SCIENCE 1. She measured out the butter with a very solemn air, The milk and sugar also; and she took the greatest care To count the eggs correctly, and to add a little bit Of baking-powder, which you know, beginners oft omit, Then she stirred it all together, and she baked it full an hour; But she never quite forgave herself for leaving out the flour. 134 WAITER, BRING THIS MAN A PRETZEL Mr. Marker—(speaking before the assembly)—“I wish we might have a few more of these “Beers.” Six little freshmen in a Latin class, All of them wondering if they could pass. Came through noun declensions scarcely alive; Pronouns finished off one; then there were five, Adverbs after pronouns, grieved them still more, One couldn’t seem to learn; then there were four. When they came to verbs, one cried: “Woe is me,” Gave up a study, leaving only three. Three brilliant freshmen, studied syntax thru One had a case of verbs; then there were two. One of the two thot exams would be fun, Was informed he had failed; then there was one. One proud Soph studied Caesar night and day, Then lost his mind and was taken away. From these sad cases, Freshmen, learn; please do, Latin is meant for but a favored few. The dairy-maid pensively milked the goat, And pouting, she paused to mutter; “I wish, you brute, you would turn to milk!” But the poor beast turned to butter. “You kissed me at the gate last night, And mother heard the smack; She says it’s naughty to do so, So please do take it back.” I took it back, and then said she; “You rogue, you stole another, Please take it back,” I did and then I kissed her for her mother. “Where are you going, my pretty maid?” “I’m going to sneeze, kind sir,” she said. “And at whom will you sneeze, my pretty maid?” “Atchoo! Atchoo! kind sir,” she said. 135 Hi] Hi THE SAMUEL JOHNSON OF IT It Rained—After many days of arid dessication, the vapory captains marshalled their thundering hosts and poured out upon thirsting humanity and pulverizing vegetation a few inches of “aqua pluvius.” A KISS The anatomical juxatposition of two orbicularis oris muscles in a state of contraction. Evaporated (i. e., condensed) courtship. Insp- Sel- Aff- ► ection. Rej-Dej- y LATIN TRANSLATIONS “Caesar sic decat on de cur egress liturn.” “Caesar sicked the cat on the cur. I guess he licked him.” “Passus sum iam sed ante,” “Pass us some jam,” said auntie. “Bona leges Caesaris. ” Bony legs of Caesar. “Forte dux in aro, ” Forty ducks in a row. HELP! S. O. S.! B. V. D.! From a freshman’s theme: “Lee wore his sword and was handsomely attired in full uniform while Grant had nothing on but an old ragged union suit.” M. Guy—“Father, give me a nickel?” Dr. Guy—“Don’t you think you are too old to beg for a nickel?” M. Guy (after a moment’s reflection)—“That’s so. Say, give me a dime. ” 136 £erar Father—“You said you attended Sunday school this W. Albert—“Yes, I did.” morning?” Herr fishy?” Father “Then how does it happen that your hands smell W. Albert “I carried home the Sunday school side page is all about Jonah and the whale.” paper and the out- SLIPS short)ISiberiraniUtUmia convestisticibutum ” dabbed thus by Science for Slips are classified here, for the profound cogitation of the reader into three groups. First, there are those “pesticating,” pestiferous,’ pink slips, quasi-negotiable, but not transferable nor endorsable Thev wWHnvKlly f°Und m!°nd i tamacy with that portion of infant humanity which hibernates in that old worn out shell, the Danville High School They are usually kept on deposit to the credit, or discredit, of the holder within the sacred precincts of the inner office. Then there is that sneaky s ippery, sliding, slip, the banana peel, which is wont to creep stealthily up to an innocent passerby and smite him viciously with a large portion the sidewalk. Lastly, are those vari-colored, ultra-magnificent, dollar ninety-eight, bargain creations which are generally to be found in the midst ot any bargain store cataclysm and are usually modified by such words of endearment as, “exquisite,” “swell,” and “a perfect dream ” R. Sparks (translating incertainly)—“And he led her—to—Hades—” Miss Simons—“Go on, Russel, don’t stop there.” Miss Johnson—“What is your name?” F. Carson—“Tom.” Miss Johnson—“Don’t say Tom. It’s Thomas, name.” J. Sincere—“Jackass.” Now what is your M. Burns—“I can’t understand about this wireless telegraphy.” ,, K' Holmes—” Why, it is as plain as day. They just send messages through the air instead of the wires.” M Burns—“I know that, but how do they fasten the air to the poles ? 137 of GINALITY “Thoroughly Satisfactory Service Superb quality of Engravings Courteous Co-operation and Immense Ideas” b is the typical expression of Business Managers and Editors we have served. Write for our Big 1916 Plan—get your name on our Mailing List! BUREAU OF ENGRAVING, Incorporated MINNEAPOLIS - - MINNESOTA YOUNG ARTIST EARNS $20029 IN FOUR DAYS By Making Drawing for National Advertiser. Our faculty trained him. Millions of dollars spent for Commercial Designs. Com’l Designing mastered at home by our practical Correspondence Method. Takes only part of your time. Increase your Income. Book entitled Your Future and Folio of Commercial Illustrations FEDERAL SCHOOL OF mailed ,ree' COMMERCIAL DESIGNING, minKous Inn. 138 INNOCENCE ABROAD. L. Swarts—(Picking up a bucket)—“So this is what you call granulated tin, is it?” W. Anderson—“Oh, that’s just some of the janitor’s floor compound.” FOLLIES OF D. H. S. BOTH IN FACT AND FANCY. A deaf and dumb Wrangler. Afternoon Lyric parties. The “handouts” at the Freshmen party. Mr. Marker’s script. Stockyards inspection tour. Getting elected to an “office” only to realize it’s a “job.” Kidding the stenographer in the lower office. The bulletin board. Boys’ gymnasium dressing room. School “library.” “Slivers” Lynch, as an advertisement for Grape-Nuts. Serving limburger “treats” behind the radiators. Our “campus.” Van Harper, explorer of the wild and wooly West. “Charley” Hahne, lamp lighter extraordinary. Girls, did you know that Samson died from the effects of a bang on the forehead?” A PUZZLER FOR HIM Mr. Marker—(Teaching Sunday School class)—“There shall be the wailing and the gnashing of teeth.” Aged Lady—“That’s all right for them as has any for to gnash, but I ain’t.” H. Skadden—“Say, Jack, what caused the death of Daniel Webster, the orator?” J. Sincere—“I don’t know, unless somebody forced him to eat his words and he died of gas on the stomach.” 139 SAVE MONEY FOR YOUR COLLEGE EXPENSES LET US HELP YOU E. R. PARTLOW 6 East Main Street Telephone 305 SEE US FOR CORRECT STYLE AND FIT HAND TAILORED CLOTHES EXCLUSIVE FURNISHINGS SPAULDING’S GOLF ACCESSORIES STRAIGHTFORWARD MERCHANDISING TELEPHONE 750 40 N. VERMILION STREET 140 WHY, MR. MARKER! M. Blair—“Where do those negative charges go?” Mr. Marker— Oh, they’re held bound.” HELPING HAND DEPARTMENT. Note. All letters to this department must contain Green Trading Stamps to pay for return postage. Also information of the writer must be made known: size of religion, and weight of parent or guardian. ten S. H. the following feet, politics, Dear Madam: I am of African descent. How can I tell when mv hands are clean after my customary ablutions? Do you know of a good method of removing grease from soup? Also what can I do for an itchy back- Itchykoo. Reply: (1) Try peeling a hard boiled egg. (2) Rub with a flannel cloth saturated with gasoline. (3) Massage daily with sand paper. Dear Madam: Do you know where I could become acquainted with a nice boy for a steady? He must be good looking, have lots of money a jolly nature, and be able to work all my geometry theorems and physics’ Pr°p T ™ ■ Jane Palmer Reply: There am t no such animal. Dear Madam: Since early childhood I have been afflicted with that most malignant form of human torture, bashfulness. Wherever I go this eternal jinx pursues me. Whenever I see one of the opposite sex approaching on the street I immediately beat a hasty retreat, usually by scooting down an adjacent alley. But when I actually come face to face with one of the fair sex, I flush up, trip over my feet, stammer incoherently and make a general fool of myself. Is there any relief from thls‘ Norman Dale. Reply: I fear you are beyond hope. Still you might talk on your angers to avoid stammering, and powder your face to hide the blushes. To-oid entangling alliances with the feet, carry a chair about with you, and when you meet a young lady who evinces a strong desire to converse sit down in the chair and make yourself comfortable. 141 The Photographs in this Medley were made by the PHIPPS STUDIO. The home of true Art. We excel in Fine Work. 132 N. VERMILION STREET Telephone 3399 LOOK TO THIS DAY! FOR IT IS LIFE. THE VERY LIFE OF LIFE! IN ITS BRIEF COURSE LIES ALL THE VARIETIES AND REALITIES OF YOUR EXISTENCE! THE BLISS OF GROWTH, THE GLORY OF ACTION, THE SPLENDOR OF BEAUTY. FOR YESTERDAY IS BUT A DREAM AND TOMORROW IS ONLY A VISION. BUT TODAY, WELL LIVED, MAKES EVERY YESTERDAY A DREAM OF HAPPINESS AND EVERY TOMORROW A VISION OF HOPE. LOOK WELL, THEREFORE, TO THIS DAY! The foregoing is offered as an inspiration to the readers of this charming Medley. It also contains the suggestion that there is no time like the present to start a savings account at The Vermilion County Building Association 141 N. VERMILION STREET HARVEY C. ADAMS, Secretary and Manager 142 Dear Madam: We’uns have heerd that fish is a good brain food Could you all say what kind of fish is the best to develop the brain? Dorothy Church. to eat a wha ed81ng f°rm composition of 'our letter, we advise you fhe T Mada™: In summer the Hies take fiendish delight in disporting relieving this?7 UP°n my W D° k ™ -ans of f H. F. Munch. Replv: You might sketch the picture of a spider upon the said spot. Where The Senior Song Lacked Harmony. “Now four long years of study and of fun we’ve had.” ESPERANTO, MAYBE B. Klophel (expressing a dislikeof cheese).—'‘It too sticks to my roof.” CHICAGO PAPERS! Miss Bence—(Talking about Woodbury fire to K surely was a terrible holocaust.” Hooton)—“It (Exit Hooton, meeting W. Shaffer in the hall.) W. Shaffer That was a bad fire down town, wasn’t it?” K. Hooton—“Yes, indeed; quite a Holycross.” HIGHER MATHEMATICS Miss Payne— Now, remember, in order to add or substract any numbers they must be of like terms. For instance you couldn't take three apples from five bananas, or ten cookies from twelve doughnuts.” cowf?”BURKE “YeS' but Can t yOU take fOUr quarts of milk from two CORRECT. Mr. Loring—“Myers, illustrate what you mean by personal property iction. ‘ r j F. Myers.—“Why, er—a flea, I guess.” 143 HELP THE CIVIC FEDERATION MAKE DANVILLE A MORE BEAUTIFUL CITY A MORE HEALTHY CITY A BETTER CITY IN WHICH TO LIVE KEEP THE CITY CLEAN INTER-STATE WATER COMPANY You cannot afford to take the risk of using drinking water from wells or cistern when a good safe, wholesome supply of filtered water is available at reasonable rates. If you have never used water as furnished by the Water Company, you are invited to give your serious consideration to its superior quality and healthfulness and the great convenience of the service to the members of your household. Laboratory is maintained where analysis of water is made daily. Visitors welcome at the Plant. Your patronage is solicited. Rates upon application at the office. COOK WITH GAS Four thousand housekeepers in Danville now using Gas Ranges consider them more economical than other stoves. Danville Street Railway and Light Co. 4 WEST MAIN STREET 144 DONNER AND BLITZEN Visitor “So you have twins at your house, eh? Well what are you going to call them?” Small Boy—“Thunder and lightning, I guess.” Visitor—“Those are funny names.” Small Boy—“Well, that’s what Pa called them when he heard they were in the house.” y Let X “His Modesty, The Unknown Quantity.” Miss Payne—“I am glad to say there are some students in this algebra class who are unusually good, but I won’t mention their names for you all know those I mean. ” D. Hooton (in a whisper)—“Gee, she’s bawling me out.” Louise had oft in youth been told, She was a matchless maid; Louise, alack, has now grown old, But matchless still, ’tis said. E. Baker—“How can you tell a young fowl from an old one?” H. Demoss—“By the teeth.” E. Baker—“Nonsense; a fowl hasn’t any teeth.” H. Demoss—“No. But I have.” “Dear, cruel girl,” cried I, “forbear, For by those eyes, those lips I swear—” She stopped me as the oath I took, And cried: “You’ve sworn; now kiss the book.” THEATRICAL HITS OF THE SEASON. (We couldn’t resist these few.) “A Poor Little Thing”...................... Daddy Long Legs ”....... “Chin Chin”........................,' V.V.V.V.V “The Servant in the House”................. “Round Up”......................... . . .Alfred Meade ....Mr. Marker Frances Bennett .....Paul Jones . .Clyde Russell 145 WEBSTER GROCER CO. WHOLESALE GROCERS NORTH STREET WASHINGTON AVENUE DANVILLE , ILLINOIS HENRY J. BAHLS SHOES 111 EAST MAIN STREET “IT PAYS TO TRADE” WITH MIKE PLAUT CO. Danville’s Leading Clothiers GAMMEL LEWMAN We Appreciate all D. H. S. Business and Shall Always Try to Please You High School Headquarters For STALLINGS PHARMACY GOOD EATS 616 VERMILION ST. P. H. LEARNARD CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL High Grade Sporting Goods and Supplies 149 N. Vermilion Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 146 OUR MOVIE CAST Lillian Walker. . . Hughie Mack . . . Francis Bushman Ruth Stonehouse. Yale Boss....... Roscoe Arbuckle. Charles Chaplin.. Stage Hands..... .........Alice Johnson .............Mr. Baer .......Kenneth Holmes ...........Miss Miller ..........Wayne Nolen .........Clyde Russell ...........Fern Nolen F. Webber and R. Ehlers SOME JOYS OF MISS PAYNE Dear I eacher—“My boy tells me dat when I trink beer, der overcoat from my stommack gets too thick. Please be so kind and intervere in my family affairs.” Dear Teacher—You must excuse my girl for not coming to school she was sick and lade in a common dose state for three days. Dear Teacher—Please excuse Fritz for staying home. He had der measles to oblige his father. Mr Hammerstein. Dear I eacher—You must stop teaching my Lizzie fiscal torture; she needs yet reading and figors mit sums more as that, if I want her to do jumpin I can make her jump. A youth there was who did not think, But asked Miss Love to the skating rink; She replied with vim, “I do not durst, I must consider—‘Safety First.’” If K. Holmes had his way (his vote on last year’s Medley cover). First choice-—Sheet iron. Second choice—Linoleum. Senior (impressively)—“My boy, the cannonading of the battle of Waterloo was heard twenty miles away.” Freshman (disdainfully)—“Huh, that’s nothing. We have a cannon here that’s been heard in the halls of Washington.” 147 Meet Your Friends at FELDKAMP’S GOOD CANDIES DELICIOUS SODAS BAUM LINDSEY Tailors to Men Who Know 151 VERMILION ST. We Support You, Why Not Help Us? HIGH SCHOOL GROCERY High Class Groceries, and School Supplies E. W. SNIDER AND SON Fellows, Send Your Clothes To William Winther CITY SUIT CLUB FANCY BAKER FINE DRESSING Thomas McGowan, Proprietor Clean, Sanitary and Up-to-date Phone 2786-1 136 N. Vermilion St. PHONE 1304 123 N. VERMILION MODEL LAUNDRY 137-139 North Walnut Street TELEPHONE 676 Family Washing and Carpet Cleaning a Specialty 148 Mr. Loring—“If you had VS10 in your pocket and I asked you to lend me S3 how much would you have left?” R. Ehlers—“Ten dollars.” A kiss, said young Charles, “is a noun we allow,” “But tell my dear, is it proper or common?” Lovely Mary blushed deep and exclaimed: “Why, I vow I think that a kiss is both proper and common.” WELL I’LL BE OSSIFIED! A. Starks—“Is Beethoven still composing?” E. Partlow—“No, he’s decomposing.” An humble boy with a shining pail, Went gladly swinging adown the dale, To where the cow with a brindle tail On clover her palate did regale. An humble bee did gayly sail Far over the soft and shadowy dale, To where the boy with boy with the shining pail Was milking the cow with the brindle tail. The bee lit down on the cow’s left ear, Her heels flew up through the atmosphere— And through the leaves of a chestnut tree The boy soared into futurity. CHEMISTRY (?) EXPERIMENT Chemical Affinities—It has been found by experiment that when potassium iodide (K. I.) unites with two molecules of sulpher (S.), under pressure, K. I. unites with 2 S. to form KISS. No violent explosion takes place, although there is a slight sound not unlike a low fizzle. It is quite essential that this experiment be performed in a dim light. Magistrate—(For Fording too recklessly)—“Ten dollars or ten days?” E. Lamm—“Well, I guess I’ll take the ten dollars.” 149 GIRLS’ ELECTRIC CHAFERS PERCOLATORS And in fact everything that you should have HIM give you. Come in and choose. Tell him. The rest is easy. PLAY BALL! Reach Base Ball and Gloves are the ones that Big Leaguers use D. H. S. GRADS.—ARE HERE Show Them to You THOS. CONRON HDW. CO. SELLERS OF GOOD GOODS 116-120 E. MAIN ST. PHONE 70 C. B. HOOTON CALL Lumber And Everything Else in the Building Line Office and Yards: 603 N. GILBERT PHONE 1 WE DO IT BETTER STAR LAUNDRY 208-210 Van Buren Street TELEPHONE 175 or 196 CHILSON CLEANING COMPANY 2 PHONES 2 OFFICES It Is An Indisputable Fact That the high ideals held by this store are reflected in the quality of the goods shown, and a gift bearing our label is more highly treasured by the recipient than if it came from any other source. Our goods are particularly suitable for gifts, and we invite your inspection OUR NAME MEANS QUALITY WOODBURY BOOK CO. BOOKS PICTURES WALL-PAPER 150 L. Beers “I just feel like everything.” L. Burk—‘‘Why is that?” L. Beers—‘‘Because I had hash for breakfast.” METAMORPHOSISED MAXIMS Love is a game we win when holding the smallest hand Man knows no fury like stepping on a woman’s corn Great aches from little toe—corns grow Reises'of'ta “HaVe y°“ 'InfantiIa . Librarian—‘‘I’ve never heard of it.” R. Rouse—‘‘He means ‘Babes in the Woods.’” I wish, he said, ‘‘you could make pies Like mother used to bake.” And I, ’ said she, ‘‘wish you could make The dough pa used to make.” 1 HIS IS SO SUDDEN u Neal “Van Liew, if you want me to teac about romance you may remain after school.” you anything JUST SEW! be able to pun through? “y Eye guess so, was the curt response.” WE THOUGHT SO Paul Jones arose and then recited, ‘‘You're wrong. Sit down,” Miss Bence indicted-What have you here,” referring to his head. I knoweth not, do you?” he said. “Excelsior!” 151 ttention entlemen The best coal mined is to be found in our yards, but we can’t deliver it to you until you say the word. Why will you delay when it means so much to you: additional satisfaction and economy WM. B. HALBERT COAL HAY GRAIN FEED TELEPHONES 2970 and 447 626-629 VERMILION STREET Toilet Articles, Stationery Mineral Waters Violetine Toilet Cream Noxall Remedies Tampa Cuba Cigars Rubber Goods A. D. S. Remedies Sanitary Seda Fountain Nunnally's Candies Full Line Homoepathic Remedies THE SAN-TOX STORE New Sanitary Iceless Soda Fountain Just Installed. Coolest, best drinks in the city Haskins Brothers MOTORCYCLES, BICYCLES AND SPORTING GOODS A Full Line of Golf and Tennis Supplies 24 W. NORTH ST. PHONE 3274 American Cafe EVERYTHING GOOD TO EAT Soda Fountain in Connection MARY E. CLARK SON, Proprietor 613 W. Madison Telephone 2977 BOYS TRADE WITH tUljr fcljnp BiHttnrttttr” DANVILLE, ILLINOIS “FRUHAUF” CLOTHES DANVILLE’S SAFEST AND PRETTIEST’’ FISCHER THEATRE HOME OF PARAMOUNT” THE BEST IN PHOTOPLAY “What lesson do we learn from Jonah and the whale?” “It is hard to keep a good man down.” He—“What did your father say, darling, when you told him my love was like a broad and rushing river?” She—He said, “Dam it.” First Sailor—“Don’t you have a dog watch on this craft?” Second Sailor—“No, this is a cat boat.” ACCORDING TO THE DEMOCRATS (“Bob” Griffith is pursuing a thief down the street when an officer appears and stops “Bob.”) Policeman—“What’s all this racket about?” R. Griffith (breathlessly)—“I’m after that thief.” Policeman—“What’s your hurry, there’ll be another one along in a minute.” MORE HORRORS OF WAR L. O’Brien (reciting on levies of France sent to aid America)—“One hundred thousand livers were sent over to America.” You may not believe it, but— Jane Palmer got one hundred on a geometry 2 examination. Elmer Lynch has a girl. We had an assembly program once. One day we saw “Billy” Shaffer without any boys around her. Miss Payne—“Who can mention a memorable date in Roman history?” P. Swisher—“Antony’s with Cleopatra.” G. Campbell—“Why did you take off your hat to that girl? You don’t know her.” B. Peters—“No, but my brother does, and this is his hat.” COUNTY WORK BANK WORK Illinois Printing Company PRINTERS, BLANK BOOK MAKERS AND STATIONERS SPECIALTY MADE OF Engraved and Embossed Stationery, Cards and Invitations PUBLISHERS OF MEDLEY” DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Broken Windows Fixed While You Wait The North Street Market 20 E. NORTH STREET N. E. HOLDEN Everything in fresh and cured Meats, Poultry, Fish, Butter and Eggs. Lumber and Building Material W. A. FANSON, Prop. PHONE 288 Holmes LeNeve EASE THE MENTAL STRAIN ‘•EVERYTHING ON WHEELS” The old reliable headquarters for field and garden seeds, farming implements, Red Jacket pumps and vehicles. 26-28 N. HAZEL ST. Telephone 901 EAT V-E-R-O-N-A BREAD Fisher McKee TRY JEWELERS Johnson’s Drug Store 19 N. Vermilion St. Danville, 111, NEXT TIME “If its from Fischer McKee’s its good” 18 EAST MAIN STREET 154 horse?”S BR0WN (translatinS Latin)—“Tell me, slave, where is the L. Hastings (startled)—“Oh, under my coat, but I wasn’t using it.” Au.Bal',win wonder if Mr. Smalley meant anything by giving me this ticket to a lecture on ‘Fools.’” s g P. Craig—“Why?” A. Baldwin—“It reads, “Admit one.’” D Symons—“Did you give anything to the Girls’ Club for charity?” J. hyte—“ A pair of my shoes.” D. Symons—“Nothing small about that.” THE RETORT COURTEOUS Mr. Munch—“And have you proved this proposition?” C. Bunting—“Er—well, “proved” is a rather strong word, but I have rendered it highly probable.” A FATAL SPOT u-„(TheZ?,1C7ing is an extract from an account of the Battle of Bunker Hill, by Charles Roberts Gaston, Ph. D.) Major Andrew McCleary, hit by a chance cannon ball at the isthmus joining the peninsula to the mainland. Doctor—“I have to report, sir, that you are the father of triplets.” Politician “Impossible, I’ll demand a recount.”—Puck. First Urchin—“Say, Chimmie, wot’s dis strategy ting dev talk about?” Second Urchin—“Well it’s like this. Supposin’ yer run out of ammimtion an yer don t want de enemy ter know it, den it’s strategy ter keep on firin’—Boston Transcript. Dentist “I’m afraid I can’t control this tooth.” N. Dale.—“Why not?” Dentist—“I can’t kill your nerve.” 155 Call on C. SCHATZ THE GROCER Phone 537 405 E. MAIN ST. THE PIANO HOUSE OF DANVILLE Benjamin Temple of Music Edison Disc Phonograph Columbia Grafanolas Victrolas DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 1448 PHONE 1449 UP-TO-DATE Sanitary Laundry W. A. NOLL, Proprietor Latest Made Machinery Most Experienced Help in City GET YOUR LUNCH AT W. E. Farnum’s Grocery Cor. Pine and Madison Telephone 808 ELLIOTT SON 12J E. MAIN STREET Base Ball Goods Tennis Rackets Fishing Tackle REID BROTHERS Quality Grocers WE WILL TREAT YOU RIGHT Two Phones: 456 and 484 Overman’s Prescription Pharmacy Cameras and Supplies 126 E. MAIN ST. DANVILLE, ILL. 1 THE 1 ICOCKLRTOAl |PRE,SS| w I DANVILLE 1 n.rA 156 A REGULAR SNAKE. D. Belton ‘ ‘ Was Robinson Crusoe a contortionist ? ” Miss Johnson—“I don’t believe he was. Why?” D. Belton—‘‘Well, here it reads that after he had finished his dav’s work, he sat down on his chest.” ea ms day s Miss Neal (discussing mountains) J. Whyte—“Why, er—peaked.” —“Jewell, how does a peak look?” HERE DOGGIE! (E. Morrissey had just finished a description of a doe ) name'?” URCHAM meaninS Edward)-“Miss Robey, what was his E. Morrissey (with the dog still in mind)—“Fido.” Frank?”11 0” (°bserving Frank limPinS slightly)—“What’s the matter F. Roy—“Oh, I sat down on the spur of the moment.” said • u(h en ’StUdi0US y°Uth' “WaS PaWck of Pa«ckTv dqS,Mr' °’D°nOVan' fa “n° ”a the — Miss Neal—“Jewell, where is the dead sea?” J. Whyte—“I don’t know.” Miss Neal—“Don’t know where the dead Sea is?” J. Whyte—“No, ma’am, I didn’t even know any of the seas were Miss Hawkins—“Russel, what is an angle?” R. Day “An angle is a semicircle with the cramps.” M Loring—“John your explanation is just as clear as mud.” J. Warren— Well, that covers the ground, doesn’t it?” 157 Paper Hanging and Painting F. M. NOLEN 1001 WALNUT ST. Phone 3395-1 FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS Smiths, The Florists 101 N. VERMILION STREET ' COMPLIMENTS OF Commercial Trust and Savings Bank Autngraphs 7 Autographs