Decatur Catholic High School - Tattler Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1921 volume:

THE TATTLER ' 7 lovinglv and flitted from the room, with a gay, Bye dear, I wish you were going, too. Soon she was in a luxurious car with her handsome escort spinning toward the scene of gayety. She was quiet and John Cardle wondered, for she was gen- erally ready with quick retorts to his wnvticisms. Soon they reached the Club and alighting from the walked up the broad steps into the reception room. Eileen had barely crossed the threshold when two or three beauti- fully gowned girls tripped up to her exclaiming, 'fOh, you darling, we were afraid you weren't coming. Wliat a lovely gown! How is your mother? 'Tm so glad -etc. Eileen answered them all and then leaning on the arm of her escort stepped into the grand ballroom. The buzz of conversation stopped and many heads were turned toward the en- trance. Eileen smiled, nodding to the right and left, and John Cardle's face flushed with pride for he real- ized that the girl at his side was the envy of every one there. CRT, Let us take a glance at the gay crowds assembled in this magnificent ballroom of 'fHill Country Club. Gay, smiling women and grave court- eous men pace up and down the polished floors. But one figure catches our interest and holds it. A tall graceful young woman beautiful- iy atlired is holding court and is the cynosure of all eyes. Her beaming o-rbs and brilliant cheeks are the most b.-frutiful sight in the room. The musicians strike up and all are ready for Eileen Wynn, the beau- ty and bel'e of 'he ball, To lead the grand march, when a liveried butler steps up and speaks in a low tone to Eileen. Eileen's face blanches and she quickly leaves the room. Soon she is in a taxi, then rushes into her home, and up the stairs into her mother'S IOO-111. The grave fam- ily doctor is standing there and goodiFather Casey is kneeling at the foot of the bed. Her mother! -Eileen looks, and then a cry that chills the strong hearts of the two men present bursts from her lips. She throws herself on the bed and agonived cries of, Oh, mother! rend the stillness of the death chamber. An hour later Eileen leaves that room. In it she leaves her gay, care- free girlhood and comes forth a it win! A Woman, whose heart has been seared and burned by the deep- est grief. Her face is haggard and in her eyes a somber, deep tire burns. A year has past. Eileen Wynn is seated in the library of her home with her father. Both are gazing into -he fire and soft, svs 3-et words are falling from their lips. Eileen is speaking reverently, tenderly of a dear one gone and her father sits and gazes lovingly at the new Eileen who is now docile and the pride of his Heart. But what a sacrifice it has cost to bring out the nwble char- acter of this spirited girl! From above, a mother looks down upon her child, and blesses the efforts she malfes 'o conquer her indomitable will, and to be a solace to her lone- ly father. -Margaret Mylott, '23 The man who don't kno himself iz a poor judge of the other phellowf' -Josh Biillings He who only hopes is hopeless. -Anon lliq Some people grow under respon- sibility, others merely swell. ' -Hubell The whale gets into trouble only when he starts to blow. -Anon ff THE TATTLER Shorthand Woes. Oh! teacher say how can you smile VVhile we with strokes and hooks, And jays and yays and gays and kays Most spoil our pretty looks. We work and fretg we sigh and sweat But all of no avail- The curves and blends all look alike And tell no earthly tale. The Wordsigns too, three hundred strong, Alone might burst a brain! And Phrasing Principles galore They make us quite profane! Hut when We hear this dread request. Get ready for a test! Our hearts grow sick, our brains get mixed We feel like taking rest. But classmates, one and all, cheer up, Let's look for better days. We'l1 keep on Working just the same And thus We'l1 win the race. -Sr. M. Antonita, C. S. A + + -I- People shy on punctuation Needn't go to smash. You can save the situation Always-with a dash. fJvvJvvvvfJvffJ ffffffffff .1 f ff fx,- THE TATTLER3 Vol. I FEBRUARY I5th., I 92I No. I STAFF Editor .............. ........ . . . Business Manager .... Advertising Manager . . . Circulation Manager Athletic Editor ....... Society Editor ...... .... Margaret Mylott . . Irene Holthouse Charlotte Niblick Helen Gass .. . Anna Dowling Marie Foos EDITORIALS THE NEW SCHOOL-The enticing goal of our ambition, is of course, a new school. At this time things look rather bright and we hope soon to see our ambition realized. In the meantime our prayerss will do all they can. We assure you, Father Seimetz, you have the backing of every boy and girl in the Grammar and High School Departments in petitioning the Almighty for aid. SCHOOL CHILDRENS FUND-The school children have reached the 951,000.00 mark in the Children's Church Fund. One thousand dol- lars-representing many little sacri- fices, that point to the grand spirit of unselfishness and love for adorn- ing God's dwelling place on earth. Needless to say we are very proud of our effort. OUR RELIGION CLASS-One of the best features of our High School course is the splendid Religion Class conducted by our Reverend pastor, Rev. J. A. Seimetz. The significance of this class can Well be appreciated by the broad-minded. Great educators and statesmen real- ize the value of moral education and many passages can be found to sub- stantiate their thinking. We shall quote one great man, who is known and admired by all Americans, the silver-tongued Daniel Webster. From his famous Girard Will Case 118443 we quote the following: By the Christian World, throughout the broadest extent it has been said and is held, as a fundamental truth, that religion is the only solid basis of moral instruction and education not resting on this basis is only a building on sand. Webster was a great man and he uttered a great truth when he spoke the latter words. We certainly ap- preciate our class very much, and Father, we extend our sincerest thanks to you. CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT- The Christmas spirit was iplainly ap- parent in the school circle this year. A delightful Christmas entertainment was given the lower grades under the capable management of the High School students. ATHLETICS-At last the dream of our young lives has come true-We are going in for athletics with a vim and a snap. Although the High School has not as yet contributed to the glory of the school in this re- spect, the school is indeed proud of her fighting Eighth Graders. They play a splendid brand of ball and have a clean slate for thus far hav- team they clash- ing defeated every ed With. Rah! Eighth Graders, We're for you good and strong. Fa- 10 THE TIATTLER ther Otto Peters is our able coach and under his expert coaching we shall soon have teams to be proud of. Many thanks, Father. Rah, High School, let's go! LENT-The season of Lent will soon be here and will be faithfully observ- ed by all good Catholics. School girls and boys, what do you intend to do during this penitential period? You are not obliged to fast, but you cer- tainly can abstain from various pleas- ures. Surely no good Catholic boy or girl would dream of attending a movie during Lent. ln that at least we can mortify ourselves. As to candy and other sweetmeats it would be very exemplary to abstain from them also. Make good use of the Lenten Season and your Easter will be a joyous one. GLEE CLUB-Under the supervision of Sr. M. Odelia the High School and Eighth Grade girls have organ- ized a Glee Club. We had a good start when to our sorrow, Sr. Odelia became ill and left Decatur to re- cuperate. She is back again and working with us and we are so glad she is back that we are redoubling our efforts. In a few months, we as- sure you. you will hear from us. THE BAZAAR-November 23, 24 and 25 the St. Mary's Sodality gave a Bazaar in the K. of C. hall. As with all these energetic ladies under- take, it was a grand success. The ladies worked zealously and 33,000 was cleared. But we intend to take some of the glory. The school chil- dren donated one hundred and ninety-six pounds of home-made candy, quite an imposing array, for when viewed by Father Seimetz he exclaimed: t'Why there are not enough people in Decatur with a sweet tooth to consume all this candy. But it was all sold out and a splendid profit made. We were certainly proud of our effort. OUR SUPPORT-We cannot be too profuse in thanking those business men who were so kind as to insert an advertisement in our paper. As this is our Iirst venture in publishing we confess we feel a little shaky, but to the good will of those who aided us we give a vote of thanks. Christmas collection at St. Mary's church for the two orphanages of our diocese reached the grand total of 551,400.85 Truly we can be proud of our parish. When we reflect on the splendid showing made by the children in their fund for the New Church, we have but one comment to offer- Like father, like son! The example of the parents in being gen- erous has worked on the characters of their children and it is an example worthy of imitation. - Big Hotel in the Middle West Scene A colored porter comes tearing down the stairs gasping for breath and runs up to the night clerk, Jones by name, with the following: Rastus- Lordy, Lordy man! I'se ruined! I'm innocent! I neveh did see that man before, nohow! Jones-CPerpleXed9- What wrong, man? . Rastus- It am that lettah boss to 13. I'se always knowed 13 wuz un- lucky! Jones tsurprisedl- Well what of it? Did you deliver it? Rastus tgroaningj.- Yeh sah! Yeh sah! Oh lordy! Jones Cinrpatientlyj- Out with your story, or l'll can you! Rastus- Well I takes it up and Hands it to dat man '13.' He opens it says 'Byugoshl if theres' a black mail in this I'll call the policel' And then, lordy, I ran! Coz, lordy, I reckoned I wuz de black male allrighty! But boss I'se never laid eyes on dat man befoahf' THE TATTLER 11 AJvfvvAfAAfAfJv AAfA1wvv wv9vfvvJvvffAAfAA A Few Suggestions. Bad books we oft with ggi confuse, 'Tis doubtful which to shun and which to useg Nor know we how to read that which is best, Until we're taught to put it to the test. Like the early spring flower that opens its chalice to the life-giving rays of the sun, the student of liter- ature must open his mind and heart to the quickering Spirit of God, man- ifesting Himself to His creatures in the productions of men of letters. To appreciate literature, one must learn to love it. How is love for it to be engendered? By reading wise- ly from those authors whose writ- ings are in accordance with good taste and form. Love for literature cannot be fostered in a bookless house, consequently, those books that are suited to the chi1d's age and mental capacity should be placed in his hands. As one choice thought and expression after another reveals itself, the mind gradually develops and becomes capable of drawing in- spiration and power from the great masters in literature. It is then the student lives in the atmosphere of the literary accomplishments of all ages and draws from each, those elements which most appeal to him. Acquaintance with, and apprecia- ion of, the best in English Litera- ture, is not acquired by the study of figures of speech and of classical allusions, nor by cramming for the sake of meeting college entrance re- quirements. A student of literature must strive to get at the soul of a literary selection, to read beneath the surface of the lines to catch the author's message, to see the beauty and truth underlying the printed words, to feel the emotion the au- thor himself felt, so that later in life he may turn to literature for solace, refreshment and joy in weary hours. Unless he succeed in doing this, he has failed in the study of English Literature. Development of a critical faculty is another aim in the study of liter- ature. It means to discriminate be- tween wholesome and unwholesome selections. The powers of discrimi- nation must be directed and guided until the student is able to judge for himself. He must have a teacher who will point out to him the merits and demerits of a passage, as Well as the lines which contain a message for him, and who by adroit question- ing will lead him to reflect and thus grasp the meaning of obscure pass- ages. Ruskin compares a piece of good literature to an Australian gold mine, and the reader thereof to a miner. The metal for which the stu- dent is searching is the author's mind and meaning, the writer's words are a.s the rock which must be crushed and smelted in order to get at the precious stone, the read- er's tools are his care, wit and learningg and the smelting furnace is his own thoughtful so-ul. Surely to dig successfully in this mine re- quires more than a superficial pre- liminary training of mental facul- ties. Literature must be chosen with the utmost care. It must be suited to one's needs and ability. In the be- ginning it is wise to read those works that arouse and stimulate an inter- est in reading, that cultivate a taste for better things, and develop the powers of observation and imagina- tion By reading such books the stu- dent of literature will gradually mul- tiply his individual interests, and this will prepare him to peruse ad- vantageously, works containing deep thoughts and obscure passages. Tell me with whom you associate, and I ffvvvAfvxAAffAAfffffffffJfvf,,-,,,,-N,,,,,-J,-,.-,.-,-, flxrfflffxff! J ff-FJ! shall tell you what you are, is a time-worn adage, which might be paraphrased, Tell me what -you read and I shall tell you what you think. In lonely hours one's soul long for the companionship of a true friend. The lover of good literature need nev- er be alone for he has at his beck and call companions who will talk to him as long as he likes, whatever his rank or occupation may be. They speak to him in the choicest langu- age and on whatever topic most ap- peals to him at the time being. From these he will glean good thoughts, and fill his heart with inspiring verses and selections for every sea- son and occasion. He will truly live and breathe in the healthful atmo- shere of literary friendship. How many books or selections tions must one read before he may be considered an educated person? is a question that presents itself to the ardent student. It may be an- swered by again referring to Ruskin who says, You might read all the books in the British Museum, if you could live long enough, and remain an utterly uneducated, illiterate per- song but if you read ten pages of a good book, letter by letter-that is to say, with real accuracy-you are foreverniore, in some measure, an ed- ucated personf' Experience shows that a few books well read and properly studied have more educa- tional and cultural value than many books read hastily or superflcially. Literary selections should always be read carefully, but the studentis at- tention should not be so iixed on de- tails that he fails to appreciate the essential purpose and charm of the whole. If every household in our beloved country were furnished with elevat- ing and suitable literature, and if a love for reading were implanted in the heart of every child, what a peri- od of mental greatness could we look forward to in the coming gen- eration! -Sr. M. Vera, C. S. A. A PLEA. I Oh, holy Angel, Guardian dear, Thou leader on life's pathway drearg Be thou my help, my guide, my stay, And drive all evil from my soul away. II When thoughts perverse my mind do fill, Come to my aid and prompt me stillg Let thy spirit remain with me Till conquered the tempta- tion be. Ill When words unkind would pass my lips, Bid me remember God's preceptsg And klllfl fvords say to those who will My feelings hurt without thought of ill IV When actions wrong I would perform, Turn thou my feet by grace from harmg And keep me ever good and true In everything that I shall do. V And when life's day for me has 5 passed, Then lead me to the throne of light at last, That there with thee I may my Maker praise, Throughout eternal length of days. Sr. M. Vera, C. S. A. 'THE TIATTLE-R 2 1,3 He Paid the Price. Claude Nestor, a gentleman from this city, stood on the railway plat- form at Slowville looking disconsol- ately after a rapidly departing train. Where in the world am I? said he. He glanced up at the sign fasten- ed to the shed, called a depot. Then it dawned upon him. This was the place at which he was to have de- livered a package. He, himself, was enroute to Chicago. He rushed to the station house only to iind it locked. Mr. Nestor was in a rage by this time, and paced up and down for the longest fifteen minutes he had ever known. Then he collided with the queerest specimen of human na- ture he had ever seen. Hi, there, ye gentleman, what's on yer mind? Hello, are you the station mas- ter? I don't be nothin' else. Well, unlock this shed, I want to send a message after that train. Send a message after that train, did ye say? Yes, hurry, and show me the ap- paratus, I can send the message my- self. It's to go to Chicago. Reluctantly unlocking the door, Mr. Nester's host admitted him to the of- iice. Ye want to send a message to Shecawger, do ye? Wall, l recollect hearin' that name wanst, but I couldn't tell where to find it nohow. I'm a-thinkin ye'd better be sendin' a letter. Them machines in the cor- ner what they call a telegraph has somethin' spirit-like about 'em, an' l'm allers afeard they ain't jest na- teralf' In spite of this remonstrance, Mr. Nester had clicked off his message, and then inquired, When will there be another train going west? Tomorrer mornin' at 'leven fifty- five. Almost a day of delay and what he was to do during that time was more than Mr. Nestor could imagine. He sauntered to the one store on the one street of Slowville, and inquired for a hotel. Five gray-headed, grizzly-bearded patriarchs were ready to answer his questions. t'Well, now, stranger, you're the first man that's struck this town fer nigh onto a year. And as fer a hotel why there ain't no need o' keepin' one here. VJhar do you hail from? How do ye happen to be here? Got any relations in town? Yer wearin' a good black suit. Somebody in yer family dead? How long are ye calcerlatin' to stay? and a medley of other ques- tions greeted his ears. Our friend unaccustomed to such an interest in his affairs, turned his back to what he termed idle curiosity. Wall I swan, I never did see the likes o' thet fer bein' unsoshablef' struck his ears as he left. After a stroll to a nearby farm- house, where he succeeded in get- ting something to eat, our friend re- turnd to the depot, where he en- sconced himself for a night's rest on the wooden bench, determined to make the best of his situation, and vowing that he would never again of- fer to deliver a package for a friend, when he stood in danger of deliver- ing himself instead. -A. Heidemann, '24 G. R. Grace, President De Pauw Uni- versity- lVIillions of our Protestant youth today have no religious training, and this is the greatest national problem which we face. t ' p. 56 Outlook of Religion THE TATTLER fx.fx.fNfx-V------.fxf-v',f--,N J -- 1,-J--f.ffr sf f,fff--J,A,A fl fffff ff f f ONE OF OUR HOBBIES Is to Sell the BEST BOYS SUIT in Town For the Price Vance SL Linn f 5 YAGER BROS. The up-to-date furniture store. Dealers in furniture, kdpxb rugs, linoleum, pianos and player pianos. ,,- gl UNDERTAKING A SPECIALTY. Phone 44-105 115 South Second Street Star Grocer STAPLE AND SEASONABLE GROCERIES AND FRUITS PHONE 292 WILL J. JOHNS, Prop. THE TATTLER 5 15 JvxAAfv .ff,v Our Priest Congressman. In the city of Detroit stands the statue of Father Gabriel Richard, the Apostle of Michigan. In con- templating it one wonders how many American citizens know that Father Richard was at one time a member of Congress. It was in 1794 that Father Richard escaped from revolutionary France, and came to this country. He was first sent to Illinois where he labor- ed with indefatigable zeal among the Indians. Later on, he went to Detroit, where he proved himself the champion of liberty, and the defend- er of the wronged and oppressed. Ill 1817, 'he succeeded in completing a church, which he dedicated to St. Ann. Threatened with imprisonment be- cause he refused to pay what he con- sidered an unjust debt, his friends, Protestant as well as Catholic, rallied to his aid. There was a vacancy in Congress just then in the district and Father Richard was nominated and elected to the post by his good friends who knew that as a member of the law-making body he was safe from the ordinary penalties of the law, and knew, moreover, the injustice of the charge brought against him. So Fa- ther Gabriel Richard took his seat in Congress and, respected by all his fellow members, worked faithfully for the good of his state and his adopted country. A warm patriot and servant of that country, he finally literally laid down his life for the people confided to his charge. A ter- rible epidemic of cholera broke out in 1832, in which Father Richard distinguished himself by his unwear- ied devotion to the sufferers. He fell a victim to his charity at last and died with these words on his lips: Now, O Lord, dost Thou dismiss Thy servant, according to Thy word, in peace! Reproduced from Franciscan Herald .fx The Miracle of His Eyes. I ITwilight in Galilee! The red sun of the tropics had sunk behind fleecy clouds. Birds warbled their vesper prayers and a blanket of serenity dropped over nature. Down the little hillpath bordered by luxuri- ant olive trees tripped a small child. His snowy garments fluttered in the evening breeze and His tangled, yel- low curls, on which the last rays of sun made a golden halo, fell on his shoulders. His face was lifted to the skies and a beautiful light shone from it. I stopped still-amazed-and stared at Him. Truly His face was that of a cherub and a wonderful peace settled over me. I knew the Child to be the son of Mary and of Joseph, the poor carpenter, the Wonder Child of Galilee. Soon the Child turned toward me and a smile that was as heavenly light itself broke upon my senses and soothed my troubled heart. Then I saw His eyes! Great pools of tenderness that rent my heart in two. They burned into my very soul. I fell to my knees and when I recovered from my emo- tion, the Child was gone II Thirty years have past-years of toil, of gladness and of sorrow. Years that have treated 1ne unkindly. I was sitting on the steps of the Tem- ple thinking of my past when a great hub-bub arose through the streets. I pulled on my mantle and rushed down whence the noise proceeded. Then I saw the poor rabble follow- ing and jeering at a poor man who was bent beneath the galling weight of a wooden cross. I pushed through the rabble eager to see the man whose actions had roused the people to such ire. ' I beheld a man in the prime of life. His long, curly hair was matted and bloody. A cruel crown of thorns sank into His head and blood gush- THE TATTLER I 5 SERVICE Below the Surface Service in connection with our bank, means much. With us it is more than a by-word. It goes below the surface. We not only talk service, but work it out in every transaction. BANK VVITH US ld IIHIIIS GOUIII HRK CAPITAL STUCK f5I20,000 RESOURCES IW MILLION President, C. S. Niblickg Vice-president, F. M. Schirmeyerg Cashier, E. X. Ehingerg Assistant Cashier, A. D. Suttlesg Assistant Cashier, B. S. Niblick. I 'N QUALITY AND STYLE The two things most wanted in boys Clothes-are in ours HOIIIIOUSC, SCIHIIIC 8 COIIIPHIIY Boys Clothes as Good as Fathers 5 Y I PUMPHREYS JEWELRY STORE Everything Worth While in Jewelry and Gifts That Last BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPH AND RECORDS Your Next Phonograph Will Be a BRUNSWICK THE TATTLER , 17 ed from His gaping wounds. His face-oh! the pity of that Face- blood mingled with dirt and caked itself on I.t But then He raised His eyes and oh!-the indescribable tenderness and love of those Eyes. They found mine and held them. My heart bounded and I fell to my knees, for I recognized Them as those of the little Child who had so bewilder- ed and charmed me years before in Galilee. Faith like a balm entered and filled my tired heart and I realiz- ed it was a God who was looking into my very soul. With one last fare- well look into those Iniinite Orbs I was dragged away by the mob and lost in the crowd. But never till I die shall l be able to efface the mem- ory of those Eyes that won me to the true Faith and I hope to Life Ever- lasting. Reproduction by M. Mylott '23 We have a precious heirlcom in our school-room. It is a gold clock with inlaid platinum hours. Diamond min- utes and pearl seconds enhance its marvelous beauty. Ive are each sta- tioned as guard over it and woe to us if at the end of the school day we cannot account for every little jewel missing. ADVERTISEMENTS Wanted-A man to dig a well with a Roman nose. Found-A penny running across a bridge. Wanted-A room by a man 15x20 ft., nicely papered and furnished. Wanted-A piano by a lady with four carved legs. It isn't how much you accomplish, But how well you accomplish it. On the street called Bye and Bye you reach a house called Never. PLAY ON NAMES. It was a Bright day and the Baker and Appleman were in a hot argument over the increased Grass rates. It is very bad for I haf jus' finish putting in gas lights in mine hole- house!,' said the Baker. And my Dowling vife iss very mad on its ac- count-Oh, my I haf so many dmb- blesf' t'Oh! well let us go play some golf and forget our drubbles suggested the Appleman I haf lost by Niblicki' so I can- not play said the Baker Where did you lose it? inquired the Appleman, 'tVy in your weed grown lot. Mylott echoed the Appleman Yes your lot! come let's hurry? Ouch, you stepped on my Foes in your hurry, cried the Baker, Vell, nefer mind, come on. You'll haf to yump the fence over to get into Mylott said the Appleman All-a-right, here I go, said the Baker as he crawled under the wire fence. He made a wry face when he saw the ugly rent in his trousers. You should worry, consoled the Appleman.', Take it to the t'Schneider, he'll mend it for you. Just go to his house, pull DeBolt and he'll let you in. De Heideman iss always on de street and he vill see me ven I go past, wailed the Baker. Don't vorry, l'll take you, said the Appleman as he piloted his dis- consolate companion toward a place of refuge on Clark street. cs is ll -Anon Breathes there a scholar with ardor so cool Who never to himself hath said, This is mine own, My loved school. fx.fx.A.-V-sfxfxfxfxfxfyf-X, THE TATTLER I N FISHER SL HARRIS You will secure low prices, courteous treatment and quality groceries by plaiing your grocery order rhere. Sole agents for Chase and Sanlourn Coffee and Teas. L 1 I 5 Elberson Service Station FOR GAS, OIL, TIRES AND ACCESSORIES. All kinds of vulcanizing doneg also boots and overshoes re soled and patched Agents for U. Sz J. Carburetors and Gladiator Timers COAL 8a SEEDS PROMPT DELIVERY TRUCK SERVICE Best Grades Our Specialty. E. L. CARROLL 81 SON Phone No. 8. S L 1 WHEN YOU WANT 'REFRESHMENTS -CALL AT- D. A. HUNSICKERS CONFECTIONARY fl Hff--fffvffL-cAf,-f,A-- --f --fxfff ,Neff f ff f ,- fff ff Twlwdwiixilill-Miilsliiiiwsiid The Benfiets of Athletics. Teachers of youth are daily recog- nizing more and more the education- al value of athletics. This assertion is attested to by the fact that our greatest universities have made, or are considering the making of ath- letics, compulsory for all their stu- dents. And rightly so. For no one can gainsay that athletics, when sanely pursued, evolve the faculties of the body and promote and preserve its health. Mens sana in corpore sano said the old Romans. And although this rule has its exceptions as all rules have, it cannot be denied that the possessor of a sound healthj' body is better fitted to meet the fa- tigue and strain of strenuous study than is his less robust, weaker com- panion. For it is a undisputed fact that the condition of the body has no little influence on the condition of the mind. Athletics, furthermore, train the mind to form quick and accurate judgments. The trained atlete will instantly see the situation and as quickly choose the most effective way of meeting it. In other words, athletics promote the faculty of re- sourcefulness in emergency-a facul- ty invaluable in any walk of life. Lastly, athletics are a schooling in self-control. For to be able to over- come ones temper when crossed, to persevere to the end even though de- feated, to sacrifice ones own will for the good of others, to work in har- mony with ones team-mates, are these insignificant acquirements? Indeed, far from insignificant, they are invaluable when later dealing with men and Women in the great game called life. f-sfxfxfxf f- -x,NfX,fxfvxf,,x Since education in its truest sense is the development of all man's facul- ties, intellectual, moral and physical, it is evident that athletics, wisely pursued and rightly directed, have their proper place in every well or- dered school. -Rev. O. Peters BOYS' DEPARTMENT. The St. Joseph's High School boys have not as yet entered into the Athletic Field, but the boys are looking forward to next year, ex- pecting to accomplish great things along this line. With the coming of the undefeated eighth grade basket ball stars to high school next year, old St. Joe expects to put a team into the field that will make the fans of this indoor sport sit up and take notice. The eighth grade team has been playing a fine brand of ball so far, defeating all their opponents by a large score and is expected by all to carry off the county eighth grade championship. With loads of pep, push, and perserverance S. J. H. S. will within the next few years be placed on the level with any school in this section of the state. Rah! Rah! St. Joe, Let's go. -A. Appleman, '23 The St. Joe boys' team has played a number of games, since school re- opened and has come out victorious at the end of each. Hurrah for the Boys! Friday evening, January 7th, the St. Joseph's girls played the Central girls and won with a score of 15-S. Babies in the High Chair, Who put them there? Pa, Ma, Ziss, Boom, Ba, Rah! Rah! Ran! 0 THE TATTLER xfvxecfvxf I 'S R The FAIR Store Phone 844 Ferd Bleeke Proprietor Highest Quality and Lowest Prices. Groceries, Dry Goods and Notions. N I A i VICTROLA , J? 1,iT p The one instrument for T 'L' 1 which the greatest artist Z make recordsg the one instru- - ment that reproduces their Xl, 5 art in exact accord with their own ideas of interpretation. fag New Victor records the first of each month. X? The HoLTHoUsE DRUG co. For Boy's and Girl's BUSTER BROWN SHOES of2to 16 The famous Brown Shaping Lasts over which these boys and girls' Buster Brown Shoes are made insure the develop- ment of their feet in the healthy, natural way. WINNES SHOE STORE FINE MEATS AT PLEASING PRICES Brushwiller Sz Beel The Shop of Quality. -xf-xfs,fs.fx,fxfx.fs,-V-X,x,x,fx,s.fxff , fc-.fcfsfJx,xffJvsJxfxfxf-f -- ,f-,ef .Af ,xr f J- ff f THE TATTLER ,. 21 GIRLS' DEPARTMENT. Yell. Conveniunt Katrina, Camilla, Sy- billa Sermones faciunt, vel ab hoc, vel ab hae, vel ab illa. Basket Ball Song. fSung to the tune of Marching Through Georgia. l Bring the good old Basket Ball, we'll play another game, We'll play it with a vim that'll put the rest to shame, We'll play it as we never played it, with a snap and aim, VVhile we are marching to victory. Chorus. Hurrah! Hurrah! here come the St. Joe girls, Hurrah! Hurrah! they've answered to the call. We'll root for them and yell for them for they are brave and true, While they are playing the ga-me. OUR TEANI. I Once we had a great big ball, VVe took it down into the hall, And such a game as we did play We made the people look and say, Here's the C. H. S. team you see And every girl is full of glee. II First comes the captain true, yes, Helen Gass, She has the ball, do let her pass. III Behind her towers Anna Dowling, the Center. And everyone cheers when she doth Unbuttoning her sweater, Irene cries out, Who said that girls were good only to shout ? V The game's begun, Oh! where's our guard? k'On duty cries Mugs, pufling hard. VI Like a. streak of greased lightning comes forth at a bound, Chatz Niblick, the Forward, right in the first round. VII Anna Baker's Johnny on the spot. IVhen she gets in, the other side gets it hot. VIII Marie Foos, our good friend, will yell, And her lusty yells we ne'er would sell. IX VVhen the game is o'er we'll all de- pend. On t Dinny Clark to shout till the end. -Anon BASKET BALL. Each girl whether Freshman or Sophomore is working hard for a place on the High School team which is to be picked soon. The eighth gra.de girls are planning to have a team of their own. Friday evening, December 19, 1920, the St. Josephs girls played the Central girls and were defeated, with a score of 27-15. The line-up was as follows: SIDE- Referee --. . . Miss Sellmeyer Center . . . . . . Anna Dowling Centers . . . . . Henrietta Coffee fMargaret Niblickl Anna Baker Ueanette Clarkl .. .. Naomi Holthouse iHenrietta Coffeeb fMargaret Niblickl CCatharine Omlorl The Basket Ball teams have miss- ed their practice hour a number of times on account of the repainting of the floors of the gymnasium. The girls' team is making iine head- way, under the direction of their ex- cellent coach, Rev. Fr. Peters. Forwards Guards .fx THE TATTLER Furst 81 Kramers CHOCOLATES Made in New Orleans LO E BRO. g I f N MR. FARMER-- We have all sizes of pipe for fence posts, braces, gates, arbors, road crossings for endss of tile ditches that We are of- fering at half price, While they last. Also first quality material for Water lines, Wells, plumbing and other purposes at reduced prices. J. F. ARNOLD CO. Decatur, Indiana 5 f I THE BEST AND ONLY PLACE TO EAT Peoples Restaurant Just Try It Opposite Court House 5 I SCHOOL SUPPLIES Smith, Yager Sz Falk The place where the School Children Go. THE TATTLER 3 23 Of Course. I Dinnie, O Dinnie, Oh where have you been. Why, I've been down to the gym. II Dinnie, Oh Dinnie, Oh what saw you there? ' Why, I saw a ball fly through the air. III Dinnie, Oh Dinnie, what happened then? St. Joe's girls won at the end. Young America's Description of a Basketball Game. I flew down the Gym 'cause it was eight bells and the game cuts open at a quarter after. I snapped into a good seat and booted out Bob. In about two shakes, the ref fell out and started to look wise. In a couple of seconds, the team hit the floor and started to throw a wicked shot. The center shook a couple of long flaps and knocked a few in. The game started and our guards ruffffed them up right. Our forward snapped an easy one and knocked her into the basket. Then our guard bowled the opponents forward over and draped himself around his neck, so ref called a foul. Well then the oppon- ents grabbed an easy one and set it in nice. But they all tore up till the end of the half and it clamped shut 2-2. The second half startde snappy and we soon kicked a couple in. Then the opponents woke up and slid a couple in. Gosh I was batty! Our guards mopped the floor and our cen- ter beat the sphere and struck an- other in. The crowd yelled to beat the band. The ref blew the whistle and I danced all over the floor. Gee! it was a peach of a game, and you'd ought to have seen it. Some class to our little team I'1l tell the world. Social Activities. On October 29, 1920, a delightful surprise party was given by the T. B. C. Club on one of their members, Anna Dowling, at the home of Wini- fred Clark. The house was decorated in Halloween colors and gruesome cats and witches. Delicious refresh- ments were served at a late hour, and a good time was enjoyed by all. have A number of fudge parties been enjoyed by the Freshmen girls, one being at the home of Anna Baker. Marie Foos entertained the mem- bers of the T. B. C. at a 6 o'clock luncheon at her home on Christmas Eve. The club had as its guest Miss lVIarie Roop, of Hammond, Ind. Marie Roop of Hammond, Ind., who has been visiting for a few weeks with her cousin, Marie Foos, will return to her home within a few days. Margaret Mylott proved a delight- ful hostess to her two friends from Huntington, the Misses Hammond and Fosselman, who spent New Years with l1er. Charlotte Niblick entertained the K. K. K. girls at a party Sunday, January 2nd. A very enjoyable time was reported, the veracity of which statement was proved by the sleepy look on the faces of those present. Miss Irene Holthouse entertained her crowd of friends at an informal party, December 12th, honoring Mr. Mark Arnold of Bryant. Those present were Misses Margaret Mo- ran, Helen Gass, Charlotte Niblick, Margaret Mylott, Germain Christen and Messrs. Wilbur Blackburn, Mur- ray Annan, Eugene Brading, Howard Cox, of Huntington, and James Chaney of Bryant. A number of fudge parties have been reported by the K. K. K.'s and THE TATTLER fx,O-,,fx.fx,-OJ-,,fx,-,f W.,.,,, ,,.--,,.f.,-,,f--fffxlf oltlmuse Garage OVERLAND AND WILLYS KNIGHT AUTOMOBILES WELLARD BATTERIES AUTOMOBILE PAINTING Exclusive Ladies Ready-to-Wear Shop E. F. GASS 8 S . ,, ,-3 f 253, Effie 'B ' . ':-I - iv' X? x ,W .fc-A. V ,H Amqff: jfgi? I .wig Fi' f , t Q ,Q ,,.J:V, fu . Jf Q , .5 1 5, -wk, Y T-' . . MN, j.,:-,ztaiz Y AH! K 43 RJ? . 5591-gi. 1,3-VJ 7 g i, .T E-Tm . .',.5q3'X : Y ' K 'igzll ff ' 1 , Eli' . LL.f -L 3,-131-fm 1 . ' 12 ,figb J-:Q - ' 1-fx xl 2555555 A9 ff xl ,X 1- 5Tfi321f Y . xii? 5 -.717 e 551 N A se, X' gf -' 'T YiA'fQ13P3E1i, - ai Au,-jfs fefigigf gy jrk iQ:f22'3 Ei' fffafi .Q he Kdrvk, 3,4 f,,LJgf ff Kg 3553 ,. cvgilf .7 ' P '. .V 51. , ,J ui ,I ,,. , wg' . A - ',,r f-TN-,g,E. ' 1 f SfLg:-'pr - VI?3'?5Qf SHP 'Ma' . Q.: lf? l THE TATTLER 2 25 We conclude that by this time they must be experts in the candy line. The proof of the pudding is in the tasting. Miss Catharine Hammond of Huntington, spent Thanksgiving with her cousin, Margaret Mylott, and also attended the St. Mary's bazaar. Misses Helen Gass and Margaret Mylott attended the Wedding of their friend, Miss Merle McNabb to E. Kennedy November 10th at Hunting- ton. They also remained over for Armistice Day and had a delightful time. Miss Katharine Keefe of Hunting- ton, spent the November 15th, Week- end with Margaret Mylott. SCRAPS PICKED UP HERE AND THERE Irene has a bill at Johnny's. She never pays her war-tax. Sh! Helen has a secret? Just ask her and she'll tell you. Don't tell anybody, but Anna Dovrl- ing wears No. 9 shoes. Ask Helen the particulars of hovv she broke her ankle. Mugs is reading up on football games. Wliy? Ask her. Eulogy on a Busted Motorcycle. Here I stand with a broken heart, Got my mc-torcycle all apart. Yet in the future I hope to see It taking the corners on a spree. Still 'tis the Way with us ignorant fools To try and fix something Without any tools. -A Schneider, '23 A little tot at school for the first time, became tired and fell asleep. On awakening the teacher asked her if her arm felt as though it had needles in it. No, answered the little one quick- nly, it just feels dizzy. School Notes. OUR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL at present bids fair to be a great success and a credit to St. Mary's Congregation. The results of our re- cent exams speak Well of our labors during the past five months and We feel confident that We could pass in the subjects We have taken in any High School in the state. Our High School, though still in an embryonic stage, has two depart- ments in which Commercial and High School work is done. Sister M. An- tonita has conducted the Commercial Department for the past several years and when one leaves her hands one is Well qualified for almost any office position. There are eight pupils, all girls, taking the com- mercial course. The High School has an enrollment of ten students: Five Freshmen and tive Sophomores. Of these the girls boast of having the large majority of seven to three. Though we admit We are outnumbered We make our presence felt in quality and We be- lieve the girls will have to step some to hold their lead over us next year in quantity as well as in quality. Our High School course embraces Religion I, Algebra II for the first semester and Plane Geometry for the second, English II, Latin II, Modern History, General Science, Commercial Law and Shorthand for the Sopho- more year, While the Freshmen ham- mer away at Algebra I, English I, Latin I, Ancient History, General Science and Bookkeeping. Th-,e Supplementary Reading, which is chosen from acknowledged English authors, is included in Erglish and every student is obliged to read a book every six weeks. Original liter- ary returns are expected from ev- ery book read. We consider ourselves fortunate in having such a capable teacher as ll.. .. I I fa. K. '-. ff 'n 5' , V . I Q!- 5 -J l rv J sf' V E, . xx' bv- . 711 b A ... K . ' I - P, ff . xv. 1 P' 7 Q 3 5 h . 7- 'P I 4: E'--f 4 ifv 'Pb THE TATTLER f of N THOR-ELECTRIC WASHING MACHINES TOSSINGTCN-ELECTRIC SWEEPER FOR SALE BY Lee Hardware Co. M , I 1 1 N I CCMPLIMEN TS ..0F.... P. J. I-IYLAND PLUMBING AND HEATING I W - V- i JW I I -f H Y x John Sexton 8: Co. IMPURTERS, MANUFACTURERS WHQLESALE GROCERIES Illinois and Kingsbury streets, Chicago. See Barney Wertz- H berger, 754 Mercer Avenue, Decatur, Ind. c A J I x Porter ,C Beavers BUICK SALES AND SERVICE PHONE 123 x I 1... ...- . - -J THE TATTLER 3 27 Sister M. Vera. The most important class, Religion, is conducted by Fa- ther Seimetz. Within the next year or two when our new school is built and the State examines our records we hope to have a State Commissioned High School. We trust that this day may dawn in the near future. In the mean- time we shall keep in mind our motto: As Astra per Asperaj' and strive to reach our goal by assiduous climbing. THE SEMESTER EXAMINA- TIONS of the Decatur Catholic High School and Commercial Department were begun on the 17th of January. 1921 and were finished on the 19th. They were conducted by Sister M. Vera and Sister M. Antonita. Most of the students secured very good per- markings, none falling below 86 cent. Those in the High School who passed honorably, that is, those who received a 90 percent. average or better are Margaret Mylott, Andrew Appleman, and Marie Fees. Those taking the Commercial Course re- ceiving 90 percent. or over are Vera Bright, Catharine Omlor, Mary Schultz and Marcella Lengerich. The rest of the averages ranged from 86 percent. to 89 percent. Credits are given pupils for satisfactory work. The scholastic year is divided into six periods of six weeks each. At the end of each period, students are ex- pected to take an examination cov- ering the matter studied during the period. Any student who has a class standing of 90 percent. or more in any branch is exempt from examina- tion in the respective study, and is entitled to a recess during the time of writing said examinations. No doubt, this is an incentive for doing creditable daily work. Monthly class meetings of the dif- ferent divisions of the High School are held on the last Thursday of ev- ery month. Matters of general in- terest are discussed a.nd entertain- ment is provided for by the students in turn. THE GRADE SUBJECTS as well as those of the High School and Commercial Departments are taught by the Sisters of St. Agnes. At pres- ent the teaching force for the grades is composed of six Sisters: Sr. M. Sophia, Sr. M. Columba, Sr. M. Ed- ward. Sr. M. Fabiola, Sr. M. Rosine and Sr. M. Philippa, who respectively conduct the work from the first to the eighth grade inclusive. The music in all the grades is taught by Sister M. Odelia, who also directs the Glee club activities of the old er pupils. Rev. J. A. Seimetz, pastor of St. Marys church, is at the same time the principal of St. Joseph School. The Course of Study as outlined for the grades in the Diocese of Fort Wayne is used as a guide in teaching the grades. Rev. A. La- Fontaine is examiner and superin- tendent of schools in said diocese. Under a wise and capable administra- tion, the pupils are making satisfac- tory progress, and we hope in time to become useful citizens of our grand and noble country. May God prosper the work, and bless the coun- try and state to which we are re- solved to become a credit! -High School Boys The Inspector, a portly gentleman, walked into the schoolroom the first day of school. In the first row sat a little lad five years of age. Well little lad he inquired, patting him on the shoulder, what can you do? Little Boy- I kin do more 'n you kin. Inspector- Is that so, and what is that? Little Boy- I kin stand on my head without leanin' up .against the wall, and you can't. .fxfvxfxxf THE TATTLER fy ,C--fs cfs,-.rv-xy ff.,-,f 1-J . of 1 I J f of 1 -nv-.f ,- ,,- J-ff ff .f , ,- ,- fffff, , A x The Fred Mutschler Packing Co. MEAT MARKET FOR CHOICEST OF CHOICE IVIEATS. ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Phones 106-374. Free City Delivery Try Us. I 1 N The KUCIQIBF Company For the Best of Everything in Dry Goods, Coats and Suits, Carpets and Rugs The Kuebler Conlpany g - , V- I I N NEW SUITS FOR SPRING Society Brand Michael Storm 8z Co. J h T V y C 0 Il . L GPS 0 We want to show you. No trouble to show goods Q - 1 I ' ' 5 Hands Off. This Space is for Big and Little Heck. .if i' if twill '?'!'?t H QE Q 'fg V' if '11 I 6 ' .lf T LEQ N D Tl3P: 1 ' J THE TATTLER s 29 Memories. I 'Twas the night before examination, And all through the house, Each pupil was trying, His memory to rouse. II When Chatz with her Algebra Did wail and did weep, She caused such a racket, Not a person could sleep. III And Irene with her Latin, Did wrestle and fight, Her mother was terrified, As her face was quite white. IV Poor Mugs with her Shorthand, Did strive to repeat, Each rule she had learned, During six very long weeks. V Down at Gass' Oh! the clatter, Helen was made as a wet hatterg Neglected English she had thought Would never, never matter. VI 'Twas Snitz who th-ought he was so bright, But I'm sure he'll never forget that memorable night, VVhen he crammed and he jammed Till dawns eary light. VII But Andy, wise lad, Knew that cramniing was just an old fad, So he had studied each day with all his might. And Oh! how soundly he slept that night. .lid At the opening of the school term, the boys tried to take up the subject of Cowology but very soon found out it was not in the curricutum. fChewing Gumb. Charlotte- Snitz where does our lesson begin? Snitz- Where we left off last time. A Prognostication. Place-Washington, D. C. Time 1940. Steps of Congressional Library in Wasliington. Enter two ladies speak- ing enthusiastically and gestulating. Mrs. A.- Why I arose and spoke against it, why I spoke for two hours and- Mrs. B.- Well now, isn't that too bad, and I suppose that cat of a Sen- ator from Missouri interrupted you? Mrs. A.- Oho! no! not she! She was too busy admiring herself in the glass door to her right. The way that woman preens herself in public is a disgrace! XVhy yesterday when the Speaker was in the midst of her best speech on the subject, Should we allow lVlen of the Land to Smoke, she had the audacity to lean over and request of me to move over so that she might have a better view of Senator Gass' new fur coat. But of course, what can you expect! Sen- ator Niblick told me that her first words upon hearing that she was elected to the Senate were Well, now, I'll show those old fops how to dress. Hm! I wonder whether she can? Mrs. B.- Oh! dear, now wasn't that ill-bred of her. But do you know that her husband is an expert ladies' tailor and he dresses his family very fashionablyf' Mrs. A.-f'Really! well he's a little good then, isn't he? Poor man, how he must have to sew to keep that woman dressed in the latest fashion! Mrs. B.- Oh there's Senator Gass! Now isn't she stylish? Yester- day she told me, as a very great secret of course, but you won't breathe it, will you? Well she told me, but of course I don't believe it, she said that her hat cost a hundred and iiftyf' Now she can't make me be- lieve that no matter how hard she tries. Her husband does not make 30 T H E T A T T L E R ,-vv,,,,VVvA-,,--,-, AN. ,,,, -A ,,,, , A, , , ,,,,,,,,,f , f,,,,, , r The Enterprise Drug Co. J. H. BORROUGHS, Manager. Phone 32. BOOKS, WALL PAPER, PAINTS AND SUNDRIES Try One of Our Soda Waters. N I O NOTHING IS GOOD ENOUGH SO LONG AS IT CAN BE IMPROVED THE COMMERCIAL PRINT SHOP OF FRANK W. DOWNS. 210 South Second Street Phone 745 if I -SEE- TEEPLE, BRANDYBERRY AND PETERSON for extremely low prices on Suits, Overcoats, Sweater Coats, Hats, Shirts and Underwear. N r FOR QUALITY MEATS CALL O Cllmla Bros. Phone 96. Free Delivery 5, -H1-- I -1- - THE T'ATT'LER x 31 anything in that millinery shop of his and her two sons are attending school. My, but she's extravagant. Mrs. A.- Oh! that reminds me I received a letter from my daughter Mary today and she's confident of swinging the election this fall. She's touring now and oh! won't it be love- ly to have my daughter be govern- or of Indiana. Her husband ought to be proud of her. Just think he'l1 be the Governors husband. But do you know l've always imagined that man married her just because he wanted to get into the public limelight. Mrs. B.- Well, that's a man for you! . Mrs. A.- Who was that old man that just passed? He looks poverty- stricken. rMs. B.-- Oh! that was Woodrow Wilson. Don't you recall that he was President of the United States back in 1920. Now he's nothing but a sec- retary in the Post-Oflice. Oh, well what else could you expect of a man. Mrs. A.- Oh! I attended Bryan's funeral yesterday. It certainly was too bad to think that hard-working politician had to go to his grave with- out the distinction of being a presi- dent. He certainly tried hard enough? Mrs. B.- Ah! there goes Madame President! Isn't she distinguished looking? Who's that man with her? rMs. A.- Oh I think that's her husband-but now, let's see-I really don't know. B.- Well I do declare! rMs. Mrs. A.- Well, my dear, I must and pack my handbag for a flying trip home. B.- Well goodbye, I'll see you at the President's reception- goodbye. hurry Mrs. Now I lay me down to sleep, I've eaten hundred pancakes. If I should die before I wake, I'll blame it on those doggone pancakes. Gay Puffs of Fun and Whiffs of Sense. Of our class there are but six But if there were more For space We'd be in a fix. We aren't mighty we must confess But what there is There is, And may there never be less. Snitz has an inkling that he's so intelligent he doesn't need to study. We envy you, Snitz. Anna Baker spends many a precious minute on her elaborate hair-dress. Chatz Nibick thinks her buccal cav- ity was made for screaming all the time. Full many a flower was made to blush unseen. Not so with the Freshmen, Educate men Without religion and you make them but clever devils- Wellington. Scene-Gym. entering in a flurry! Oh! I'm late, what's the score? Irene-tSarcastical1yJ Nuthin' to Chatz nuthin' ! Chatz- Oh! it must be a good game. Irene- I don't know it hasn't started yet. Snitz- I'll tell you to a quart how much water there is in St. lVIary's river! Irene iastonishedb How? Why how much? Snitz- Wellg let's see-two pints to a quart if I mistake not. She- Oh, I adore roses! Aren't those lovely in that florist's window ? THE TATTLER ,.x-,LA-A,e.,x-,xxA,-.ff A --see -.--P f.,--- fe-,.N,n,-,A - f.,-,aff,Aff,---ffff,fffffff,f.f!f,fff f 5 Give Your Youngster A savings account in this bank and let him learn young the value of money- And as soon as he is old enough to reach up to the teller's window with his book, have him make his own deposits. FIR NATIO AL B s I I -'N THE HOUSE THAT IS DIFFERENT-NOT INDIFFERENT THE BERLING PRODUCE HOUSE Pays the highest prices for Poultry and Eggs. Agents for 'Cholerine -A Poultry Raiser's Necessity. Come in and Ask for Sample. BERLING POULTRY HOUSE Decatur, Indiana. First and Jefferson St. Opp. Fornax Milling Co. Phones 77-53 Brances: Rockford Ohio and Berne, Indiana X D sn. I ihliek 8 Company Complete Assortment of Dress Goods, Silks, Notions, Carpets and Rugs. Visit Our Ready-to-Wear Department. Latest at all Seasons. Q 4 ART EASTERTIDE Greet them at Easter, with a greeting, of you- OF 'YOUR PHOTOGRAPH EDVVARDS STUDIO THE TATTLER 3 33 He- So do I! Let's walk over and get a better view of them. Mrs. A.- Oh! how lithesome and artistic these superb floral specimens appear on their native heath. Verily it is refreshing to drink in their sub- conscious beauty. Florist- Pardon me ma'am: I do not speak or understand anything but English. Mrs. A.- Sir! Amor, amaris, amatur, amamur, amamini, amanturj' sang the Fresh- men with beaming eyes, the week be- fore Christmas. The week after they maintain with a look of blank despair that no such construction is possible. Now that women have the right of suffrage, it is only right to suppose that Catherine Omlor, will hang out her Barber Shop sign. Lady Visitor-To little five year old Mary: Well Mary of what nationality are you, are you French, Irish or German? Mary- I hain't neither, I'm a Cath- olic. Old Gentleman to Young America - Little boy, I will give you a dime if you will carry this parcel to your father. Young America- What will you give me if I don't open it? Catherine fan ambitious altol I sing for my friends only. Anna- Are they still your friends when you get through? .1 . Anna Baker- Say Din, why don't you wear calico any more? Din- Oh! I just hate to see my self in print. Chatz- Did you know that Irene is taking swimming lessons? Helen- Rather late in the season isn't it? Chatz- Oh! no she's going to take up skating this winter. Irene- Do you know the new song hit? 'Mrs. Murphy's Go-cart? Snitz- How does it go? Irene- You push it. Teacher- Helen, will you ever learn to use 'homeless' correctly? Now use it in a sentence and I shall decide whether you understand its meaning. . Helen- Margaret Mylott is home- less than anyone I know of. Teacher- Helen, you win. C Teacher- Every rational being has a reason for his actions. Now Aloysi- us Heideman, I insist on knowing why you didn't hand in your Latin? Aloysius- I don't know. Heard in English. Teacher- Now, Helen, how can. you improve the construction of this phrase, 'VVhen I awoke I lay home in bed? Helen - fAfter deep thought? Why I-I- sat home in bed! Helen- Oh, lVIugs let's go down to Fort Wayne and see the Idol tldlel Dancer. Mugs- Let's wait till she dances. Chatz Humming- Irene- VVhat's that you're hum- ming? Chatz- My Little Train o' Cars. Irene- How does it go? Chatz- You wind it. He-fstriving to make a good im- pressionj. Yes! you know when I was in New York last fall Rockefeller took a personal interest in me-in fact he- THE TATTLER xf-xvxxvsS-,-J--- ,fe :S-,--e,f---e-e- ,-a-- --S , - ,f.f.,-..-,A f--- , --f 5 NEWV IDEAS Don't be afraid of a new idea. Because your friends don't have bank accounts is no reason Why YOU shouldn't. Because the other fellow hesitates to make a small start l with the bank is no reason for your hesitancy. Don't be afraid of an idea. Start now While you have the opportunity. Peoples Loan Sc Trust onlpany Bank of Service 1 ii TS!! S RESTAURANT Decatur's Popular Eating House. Most complete line of baked goods in the cityg Sunday dinners a Specialty. 0UR MOTTO: Cleanliness and Service-We Try to Please. HARTING AND LOSE -... 1 -1- il THE TIATTLER 3 35 She- Oh! it must have been on account of your 'oily' hair. The photographer anxious to make a good impression. Yes you will photo grand. Now my work has all turned out well-that picture you See against the wall is one the former photographer took. You see it is aw- ful, but I kept it so as not to discour- age anybody. For you couldn't possi- bly take a worse one than that. The Subject-t'Sir! it is my picture which I had taken a year ago. Helen in Med. History- After the death of Commodus, the throne was in despair. Chatz fa strong Coxitel before see- ing Mr. Harding-'fYes, I'm for he's great. After seeing Harding- Uh-huh I'n1 for Cox but still Harding's fully good lookingll' Cox aw- Gen. Science-Teacher expla.ining contraction and expansion- And now we See that solid as well as liquid matter expands by means of heat. Irene goes to the window and pulls down the shade complaining how warm she is. Teacher- Yes, there is Practical Experiment No. 1. Irene is afraid she Will expand. Gen. Science-Teacher- Now what is the use of a Medical Thermome- ter'?,' A. Schneider-NTU see what heat an oven should be for baking. Anna Dowling on being asked who Lot married answered: Lot married the woman who turned to salt. Teacher- Charlotte, what con- struction would be better than 'He was done'? Chatz- He was did? SEVEN WONDERS OF OUR SCHOOI Margaret Mylott's punctuality. Vvinifred Clark's ability as choir leader. Naomi DeBolt's charming sporano voice. Anna Bakers industrious and obed- ient nature. . Helen Gass, a well paid oihcial of the city as meter reader. Anna Dowling's little feet. Charlotte Niblick's and Irene Holt- houSe's unquenchable desire for study. Irene- VVhat time is it? Chatz-tholds up wrist watchl- Look! Irene- It stopped. Chatz- VVell you looked at it- didn't you'?', About all Irene writes nowadays is Anon Chatz while attending a party one night had the misfortune of having some plaster fall on her. Mr. Brite- Your business today puts me in mind of a native of Rus- sia. Mr. Slow- How's that? Mr. Brite- VVhy, this afternoon I'd call it Russian Lrushingj. Eight hours to workg to soothing slugn- ber seven, Nine to the world allot. And all to heaven. f ' 'S GLASSES FITTED ' N. A. BIXLER O P T O M E T R I S T EYES EXAMINED. s-' .... .-. ......J fi I THE TATTLER -Xfxf,-N.,-xxx -.fx -CA.fxx,f-X.,-C - ,---- -L -V--AL--N'-vf,f,-Cf- - -f .AfA,-.f--+L-ef--A , f,f,Aff,ff,f f.fJ ,X f ,KA A s SCHAFER HWD. CO. Districutors of STUDEBAKER OAKLAND Automobile Sundries, Hoover Svveepers, Fireless Cooker Gas Stoves, Queen Incubators. IF IT'S ELECTRIC, WE HAVE IT. TRACTOR DRAWN IMPLEMENTS CHEVROLET SAIVIPSON TRACTORS Our Harwarc Stands Hard YVear SCHAFER HWD. CO. J 1 I Ax Phone 181 141 South Second Street DURKINS MODERN GARAGE Open Day and Night Distributors for Dodge Brothers Motor Cars and Indiana Heavy Duty Trucks Exide Lighting and Starting Battery Service Station THOMAS J. DURKIN J I 1 I Q fAfxAA THE WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO Oh! where will we find a cap for our knee, And for the pupils of our eyes an Academy? Where is the prison to shelter the crook of our arm? When goes the shade from our palms? Where is the key to lit the locks of our hair? And who will cross the bridge of nose in midair? By Courtesy of the American Legion Weekly It is too bad that Margaret Mylott's watch and the second year clock never agree. Of course, we must con- cere, lVIargaret's watch is always cor- rect, but it is inconvenient. Rooster- Henrietta, don't you know its dangerous to eat tacks? Hen- Yes, I know but l want to lay a carpet. We take this means to petition the girls to send a committee to meet one of the boys to discuss the question, Shall the windows be open during school hours or not? -A. Appleman Our most worthy president, A. Schneider, has decided to ask for an assistant to help him carry on his ardous duties- as president. He great- ly fears the overwork will be too great a strain on his nervous system. What gets fresher the older they get? Kids. Famous Men noted for Gab Sea-i Wo-i Irishl? Fresh -- A fVN,- fvv- mfxPfAA TATTTLER , E. A. Beavers Furniture and Rugs Phone 90. I N JOSEPH AND LANGE Confectionery Where the Crowds Go. S-T-O-P FRE-D 81 BILUS And try a Coney Isle Sandwich N CRYSTAL THEATRE. Family Resort-Family Prices Ten and fifteen centsg never 10 and 150-Never higher Just installed two powers latest improved lamps for showing pic- tures which guarantees a clear, bright picture with no flicker, no eye strain. We challenge any city to compare. With Goldwyn, Realart William Fox and Stoll picture plays. , 37 x THE TATTLER JvvxxfxAfvvvxwfvvvvvvx,m'J .A.A.f.f-vxf .ff Af f.n.fx,x.f-fxfxf f fx,-ef-J-xx-.fs.f.fxf-,x,-J-J-sf ff, ff f .1 I x TASTY ICE CREAM 100 Percent. Food Value Ask your dealer for TASTY ICE CREAM. It always Satisiies. CLOVERLEAF CREAMERIES, Inc. Nothing Will Please Your Guest More Than to Serve Them TASTY ICE CREAM CLOVERLEAF CREAMERIES, Inc. TASTY ICE CREAM,' Always Please the Taste We can furnish special flavors, and designs. Get our spe- cial prices for church, lodges, and picnics. CLOVERLEAF CREAMERIES, Inc. W. A. Klepper, General Manager 'Nr THE TATTLER I 39 l THE BETTER THE GRADE THE BIGGER THE TRADE N Charlie ogl wed N I r 5 ALWAYS ON THE JOB SHANAHAN-CONROY AUTO CO. Authorized Ford Agents Decatur. Phone 80 , t 1 , BTN USE JUICE For Every Use Decatur Light and Power Co. lvl. J. MYLOTT, supt. WARREN Nl. SARGENT STUDIO Studio Portraiture, Home Portraits Enlarging, Kodak Finishing, Photo Coloring. A PARADOX ON JACK AND JILL- The Fresh's and Soph's went up to school, To get a lot of learningg But soon their zeal grew very cool Till Exams set it burning. I Irene in Algebra sure is a scream. She solves the hardest problems I'Ve ever seen, But in Latin, She's always a scrappin' And treats Caesar very, very mean. II There was a. young girl named Helen, XVhose eyes with fears were always a wellin' But now she is old, And grown quite bold, And if still in her eyes there are tears you can't never tell 'em. There was a young fellow named Hidie, VVho in his classes thought he was mighty, But the girls told him this, And the girls told him that, And that was the end of our friend Hidie. Standing with paralyzed feet, VVhen with unprepared lessons I my ' teacher meet. I N 40 THE TATTLER ff-,f-,fxff.fNf.ff.f.ff.ffffJJff.f.fx ' LUMBER PRICES ARE DOWN O There is no reason to delay building on account of prices of material COME IN AND SEE US Decatur Lumber Co. DEALERS IN LUMBER AND COAL. I - N Auntie had bestowed a cunning Angora kitten on little Angela. On a Visit to her young niece she naturally DRUGS AND SCHUUL inquired about it. Well, Angela, how is your kitty? Angela-UI don't know. SUPPLIES Auntie- VVhy, is it dead? Angela- No-o-o-o. Auntie- 'Is it 1ost?', CALLoW AND KOHNE Angela-,KNO-O-O-Of, Auntie- Then Where is it? S 1 Angela- VVhy, it growed into a cat. Daily Bulletin of Freshman Class Number present in body-5. The best line of Baked Goods Number present in spirit-0. Think they're sniart-5. in the City. Are smart-0. Know their lessons perfectly-0. Think they know them-5. Nuniber look up to Sophoniores-5. Millers Bakery VVillingly-0. V Freshman-Irresponsible sa aa I Sophomore-Irresistible. , - - Ex f 1' s Quality Groceries at a Decatur Dry Cleaners Saving Up-to-Date Cleaners I . 131 South Second Street Bert HUHS1Ckef - Phone 695. Opp. Court House I S l l i 1 Q . 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'11' gf ,-. .U .ig . 32142 .- 'v.f-fl' gqif ,... . ,547-. q , . f J ' J , , Tl-IE T TTLER Published Semi-annually by the Students of the Catholic High School of Decatur, Indiana Price Per Copy 25 cents Vol. I DECATUR, INDIANA, FEBRUARY l5, 'Zl No. I As this is our first literary endeavor, permit us to explain just how we came to print this little book. The Catholic High School is a new, and as we trust, a successful venture. But it is struggling, and we certainly feel that we need the boosting and backing of every Catholic in St. Mary's Parish. As the years go on, we hope the Catholic High School will be one of Decatur's assets to which every Catholic may refer with pride. You perhaps realize that condi- tions are far from favorable and that the first few years will be trying. There- fore, dear people, boost for our New School and say a good word for this little book. Thanking you for your kind assistance and hoping to retain it in the future, we are Gratefully, THE STUDENTS OF THE C. H. S. Religious Instruction and Moral Dui asllnllel'- Instruction Are Correlative I pelling motives in the moral order As a matter of fact, the most com- Religious instruction and Moral instruction must go hand in hand, if either is to be effected. All ad- mit that there must be moral in- struction in the school: but the moral virtues that constitute the Christian ideal of conc.uct are not really separable from their religious background. Morality, says Bishop Shahan, is religion in daily life, re- ligion applied to our ordinary ac- tions, the love and fear of God brought to bear upon the passions of men. From the very beginning of the Old Testament history, these two things, religion and morality, are represented as intimately united. The life and doctrines of Christ bring into even clearer light the indis- soluble character of their union. To attempt to separate the two, there- fore, and to teach morality without religion, is to attempt to undo the work of divine revelation. What God has joined together, let no man are inextricably bound up with the primary truths of the Christian faith. These supreme moral sanc- are, the attainment or loss of tions one's last end, in tinal union with or separation from God. Even here and these conditions are inchoately now, realizable, inasmuch as 1nan's life in the moral order may either lead him to God, or withdraw and separate him from God. Hence the idea of sin, as an offence against, and a separation from God. It is plain that the motive of sin. as well as that of reward or punishment in a future life, can have no moral efficacy, a part from the belief in God and His di vine attributes. An apt illustration of the neces sity of appeal to these supreme sanc- tions is afforded by the current agi- tation for the teaching of sex-hygiene in the schools. What is to be done to save the rising generation from the flood of vice that is threatening to en- 4 THE TATTLER gulf them? Forewarn. them of the danger, explain to them the secrets of physiology and biology, point out clearly the path of nature, and paint in the strongest colors the penalties nature exacts for disobedi- ence Lif her laws-such is the de- mand we hear. Catholics are op- oposed to the teachings of these things in the schools, for both religious and psychological rea- sons. They do not deny that in in- dividual instances it may be expedi- ent to urge certain of the above considerations. But they have the confessional for this, and in the con- fessional, as elsewhere, the natural motives and sanctions for the right human motives are incapable of pro- ducing such firmly-rooted habits oi God, and that is wrong which is op- posed to the same high and holy rule virtue as shall be proof against eith- er the stormy passions of youth or the subtler temptations of maturer years. They seek to impress on the youthful mind that, That is right which is according to the will oi and experience, purely natural and by them from those higher motives and sanctions afforded by faith. They hold, that in the light o-f history moral conduct are never separated of conductf' Are these supreme moral sanc- tions above the grasp of the child in the school? They are in reality less difficult for the child to grasp than the natural motives for right con- duct that may be proposed to him. Seek to explain, for instance, why one should not steal. The idea of justice, the sense of honor, the bond of universal brotherhood-do these motives appeal as forcibly to the im- mature mind of the average child as does the simple idea of God and His will? Ask a Catholic child, VVould you steal? The child will tell you that he would not steal, be- cause Cod' does not wish him to steal, that God made him, and he must obey Him, that if he obeys he will be rewarded, and if he does not obey he will be punished. The Catholic child has thus a simple, clear, rational, ethical system, and this system is based upon unchange- able religious truth, it is the idea of duty, but illumined and trans fornied by the rays of divine faith. Religion however, does not irmiir in ary way theforce of the purely natural motives that may be appeal- ed to for right conduct, on the con- trary, it greatly adds LO the force. There is not, in fact, a single natur- al motive for the doing of what is right and good, which is not en- larged and enriched by the religious maxims laid down by Christ and ex- emplified in His life and in the lives of the Saints. In the case of hon- esty-to continue the same illustra- tion-the motives of natural justice are reinforced by motives in the supernatural order, such as, Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. The sense of honor, as a motive for honesty, cannot but be heightened by the realization of the nobleness and dig- nity of man's nature as depicted in the pages of the evangelist. The bond of universal brotherhood, as a motive for social actions, was un- known to the pagans, and can have no real validity apart from the re- ligious truths from which it springs. If we are all children of one Heav- enly Father, the duty of brotherly love isa consequence that any child can graspg if we are not, the wisest philosophers can furnish no valid ,reason for an all-inclusive charity. But if religion and morality are not really separable in practice, must it not follow that our ideals and stand- ards of moral conduct will deterior- ate, if separated from ,the religion of Christ? The new and higher moral code which He promulgated Was