ertton GiTlaS 5 May, 1911 VI Volume The Bronco A STUDENTS ANNUAL PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE DENTON HIGH SCHOOL Board ol Editors Charles I. Francis Miss Georgia Frkkman | Miss Beatrix; Hcgje Homer S. Fry ) Miss Nina McCormick J Ladd Ratten ) Miss Leta Bayless j Garrett George Miss Carrie Belle Tanner Miss Bettie Bridges Hall Spikes Edit or-in-Chief Assistant Editors Art Editors Athletic Editors Class Editors Business Management Jerry S. Fowler Ned R. Rector ) Fred Lane Business Manager Assistants 3f, in future nears, a perusal of thrsr panes null serUe to briber the rhasitt of the past aub rerall iu prireless memories the uears sprut in the Donton 3iiph Arhool; if this humble result of our untiriun efforts mill, at some far bis-tant ban, be the rerall for beootiou to our Alma iWater, then mill me rouitt our efforts not iu toaitt, anb our fottb-est hopes realizeb. -4ltr (tiufnrs iU'iUrnfunt (this, the sixth issue nf the iVnurn, is lubittgl hehicateh tn her toho has fur tears been a patent fartnr in 3iiqh ;S‘rhaal efrnratimt, aith tuhnse faithful serfoire attb uefcer failing interest has eitheareh her tn earh atth etter student uf the jDeutmt 33iph ;S'rhauJ ittiss A nun pritrhrft VOLUME VI THE 3RONCO-1911 .9 Our Alma Mater In the Empire State of Texas, I wixt tile broad and rolling prairie And the woodland of the forest. Stands the lovely town of Denton; ide its streets and hr ad its sidewalks, l-’-ned with houses, large and portly. Nature’s power was nigh exhausted ith its gifts bestowed so freely On the Athens of great Texas, ()n this city of such beauty. Near the center stands the High School, Stately built in broad proportion, To whose portals in the morning Comes a gay and glad assembly: Freshmen, with their eyes of wonder Cast around at Seniors’ beauty— f r perhaps at their importance— Sophies talking with presumption To the Junior upper classmen. Makes a scene of loud confusion. Hut the sound of pleasure ceases; To the room, with grave demeanor. Stalks the High and Mighty Mogul. Looks about with stern precision For a young and tender culprit. Then in words of flowing beauty (?) Speaks he to the large assembly. Then to sterner tasks betake they To his class room each one treading. There begins his day of labor. Each day brings its share of evils; Each day brings its varied pleasures. Thus at length to happy mem'ries Ripen scenes of former action. ’ hus the years pass in procession Bringing each a generation To the field of strife and battle. To a world of life and action. Rut as down life’s road we travel. •'s each one fulfills his calling, E' er round about shall rather Mem’ries of our Alma Mater. Motto Haec olim meminisse invrbit.—Virgil. High School Yell 1 ( YS— Hi-Ki! Hi-Ki! Listen to ti e noise! We are tlie Denton High School Hoys. GIRLS— High School! High School! Yes! Yes! Yes! We are the Girls of the I). H. S. ALL— High School! High School! is our crv, V-r-C-T-O-R-Y! C'OL( )RS—Maroon and White. Name Inscription.......................... i Frontispiece ............................. 3 Title Page..,............................. 4 Greeting ................................ 5 Dedication................................ 7 Poem ..................................... 9 Bronco Board.......................... 12-13 Faculty............................... 14-17 Senior Class.......................... 18-33 Poem.................................. 34-35 Junior Class.......................... 36-49 Sophomore Class....................... 50-60 Freshman Class........................ 61-74 Domestic Arts Dep’t................... 75-XO Athletics............................. 81-95 C-Sharp Club.......................... 66-67 Oratory ................................. 8 Literati............................ 101-116 Grinds.............................. 117 125 A Imuni ............................ 126-129 A i ertisements ..................... 151 The Bronco The Bronco has passed its age of infancy and bids fair to become a permanent annual issue, showing to those interested in High School education, both the work that is being accomplished by the students and the general advancement of the school. But it goes further. It is not only a valuable training along literary lines for the students, but it furnishes a neverfail-ing source of recollection for future years. The Editors desire to express their appreciation of the help tendered bv Miss M. Helen Higgins and Miss Xelle Kelsey, and likewise the entire student body in the preparation of this issue of The Bronco. The management has been ably conducted, and a strictly financial basis has been maintained. Yet neither money, time nor labor has been spared in the preparation of this book, and the entire Bronco Board wishes a greater success to the Annual of l' 12. CHARLES I. K RAX CIS ----- Editor-in-Chief JERRY FOWLER - Business Manager LAUD RATTEN - Athletic Editor HOMER FRY - Art Editor ASS XJI ATES XED R. RECT( R. FRED LANE, Assistant Business Managers MISS LET A BAYLESS MISS XIXA McCORMICK MISS GEORGIA FREE MAX, Assistant Athletic Editor Assistant Art Editor MISS BEATRICE HOGUE Assistant Editors GARRETT GEORGE. MISS BETTIE BRIDGES. MISS CARRIE BELLE TANNER. HALL SPIKES, Class Editors. .7. S. CARLISLE, Superintendent TEACHERS. MR. W. A. PAYNE, B. S. MISS M. HELEN HIGGINS. MISS NELL KELSEY. MR. R. E. JACKSON. MISS FRANCES BUSTER. B. A. MISS ANNA PRITCHETT. MR. A. LOGAN, A. M. MISS LILLIAN WALKER. TRUSTEES. C. I-'. WITHERSPOON, President. W. L. McCORMICK, Secretary. P. LIPSCOMB., W. F. JARRELL. J. ED WILSON. J. L. HOOPER. I). K. ALLISON. MISS MARY FAIN. I A Senior's Lament 'fell me not school days are over, And no more we'll gather here here the gods of learning hover, And the lessons are so dear. W e were Freshmen; we were Sophies; And at last wise Juniors, too. 1 ‘tit we re ready now for trophies W hich for us the teachers strew. I hrough these years we’ve toiled and studied, And at last we’ve reached the goal Where our minds have gr vvn and budded To reflect the climbing soul. Was it not for this we labored I lirough the long and toilsome years? And not one among us wavered On account of people’s praise. But alas! tis now all ended, Xo more midnight oil we’ll burn; For ’tis all now comprehended. And there’s nothing left to learn. Xo more through the halls we’ll wander, Xo more hear the ringing bell, W hich awakes and makes us nonder () er the lessons we must tell. Xo more Latin, no more Hist’rv, Xo more Lit. or Physics dry. And no more to solve Geometry Will our mind be prone to trv. And no more from these kind teachers, W e’ll receive their frowns and smiles. But we’ll ne’er forget their features When we’re distant many miles. But we’ll leave it all to Tuniors, Who will take our nlaces soon Mav the'- all make bright, wise Senior, True to white ami hra'’e maroon. ELLA MAY P. RASH EARS. Senior Class Officers 1 ERREN L ON....................President RENNIE SMI I H.............Vice President R IT I , Y STRICK LA NI)........Secretary GARRE 1 I GEORGE..............( lass Editor It 1 HEL ALLEN..................Historian MOTTO. Esse, non videri. COLORS—Old Gold and Dark Green. PLOW ER—Jonquil. CLASS YELL. Comanche! Ranche! Ree! Rah! Rah! Apache! Rache! . Big Choctaw! Senior Class! Rah! Rah! Rah! -Senior M c-m-ori 6.) Unicje_ .{tZ i tt_ Qr r Y Htar C- -SS Gt 'n.L mfct.'r S £{ ! ! • A t5 t A CxrA tS. Prc.tttfist C r J 4 'Pc. 't )o«Kl B 0 5 (jCKtfA.Hr IJnT est Ejr VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 23 EFFIE ELSIE DOTY—Pierian : in Denton schools eleven years. “There's a language in her eye. her cheeks, her lips.” Erer v?—energy is a feeble thing in comparison with her. Her very walk betrays the store of vitality in her. CLEM SULLIVAN' PIERCE—Pierian: in Denton schools eleven years. “A man of sovereign parts he is esteemed.” Clem is one of those extraordinary boys, but still it is rather difficult to describe him. He is not pompous in the slightest degree nor ceremonious, bin he has plenty of good common sense. KATIE 1)1 ER—Pierian: C-Sharp: in Denton schools eleven years. Have vou e'er a lover a-dangling after you?” “Prithee, pretty maiden, prithee, tell me true, When she knows that His heart's in the Highlands, his heart is not here. His heart's in the Highlands, a-chasing the Deer (Dier!!!).. WALTER BASIL MAHAN “Fatty —Pierian: (ilee Club: in Denton schools six years. “Lost all the buttons off his mouth before he was a week old. It seems doubtful at times if Basil ever thinks at all. but if he does think twice before he speaks once, he is certainly a lightning thinker. We are anticipating a bright future for Basil in the world of Physics. MARY LET1TIA BAY LESS—Pierian ; President Basket Ball 10-11; in Denton schools eleven years. “Make not a bosom friend'of melancholy.” When Leta is around she forces you to smile, no matter how grumpy one may feel. PEKREX ALLISON' LYON—Pierian; Secretary and Treasurer Glee Club TO-'ll; I lass President 10-11 ; in Denton schools six years. “The greatest man is he who chooses the right with invincible resolution. If music is trulv as powerful as some “ lets have said. Perren’s voice will sorri sway the world—if he isn't too modest to et :t VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 25 BENJAMIN LEW IS SMI IH, Smithie”— Pierian; Class Vice President 10-'l I ; in De i ton schools eleven years. I am not in the roll of common men.” Bennie is never seemingly very intensely interested in class, but when called upon, he always shows himself to have a good knowledge of the subject. MATTIE RANDOLPH McMATH—Pierian : (‘-Sharp: in Denton schools seven years. “When i think I must speak.” We firmly believe that Mattie would rather argue than ea;. and she is a staunch supporter of women's rights.” Keep on. Mattie, until, when women have equal suffrage with men. you will shine in the senatorial chair. CHARLES INGE FRANCIS—Henan, Vice President Students’ Council '07-'Os, lass Historian 07- 08; (dee C lub; Baseball (l8-O'J TO-'ll: Manager Football '10 11: As sistant Business Manager 07 TO; Editor-in Chief Bronco 10-11 : in Dent n schools ten years. “A man can allege his own merits with modesty. Charlie is good at baseball, football. and is very capable in many respects. WEIJXA ERMA FORESTER. Bah re “Possum —Pierian : (Bee Club: in Denton schools ten years. He of all the men that ever my foolish eyes did gaze upon was the best deserving a fair lady. Some say he ought to be called Possum. while other-, argue “Bab is m re appropriate. At present the question is undecided. MARGl'ERETTE LUDWIG HITLER -Pierian: in Denton schools nine years. She is beautiful, and therefore to be wo ed. Mnr-guerette possesses the happy faculty of doing things. She undoubtedly has a career before her in the field of mechanical drawing, where has great talent. DOROTHY FAE STROCD— Pierian; in Denton schools nine years. The stars of heaven shall guide her. Although Dollie looks peaceable, she has the courage of her convictions, and is not one to stand by passive-lv and let others attack her theories. Would there were others like her! VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 27 MAY BELL HILL—Pierian; Ass t Edit'r Bronco ’°9-T0; in Denton schools four year.-.. “She walks in dignity a queen.” Here i- our mathematics expert—also one of our English, Latin and History stars. Fortunate the one who obtains her for a friend, for surely a more veritable friend or a more true could hardly be found. WILLIAM CLEM SULLIVAN, “Buddie — Pierian; in Denton schools ten years. “He is truly great, that is little in himself and niak-cth no account of any height of honor.” Will is the jolliest fellow you ever saw. He is al-wavs ready to appreciate a joke, but be careful. don't tease him about certain girls, or—( ?) WILLIE ELEANOR MAY—Pierian; in Dent, n schools ten years. Appear I always what I am?” It must be very nice to be able, like W illie, to be deep in day dreaming about-er-someone, and then, when rudelv interrupted bv a voice asking a question, to answer calmly and correctly. Haoi'v W illie!!! ELLA MAE BkASHEARS—Pierian; C-Sharp; in Denton schools live years. Heeding truth alone. It is peculiar that, when some one needs a pencil, or another an eraser, every one turns instinctively to Ella Mae to be supplied. She is always ready, always willing —in short, bow would we ever have done with- out her? ETHEL JULIET ALLEN—Pierian ; C-Sharp; Class Historian TO'll: hi Denton schools seven years. Here is that which will give you long wage. Ethel has many a lof'y thought and can express them all quite fluently. OLCA EMEU A STEIN MAN—Pierian; President C-Sharp; in Denton schools seven years Sincerity is the face of the soul. ()lga is the very personification of tranquility. Never in all the years she has been with us has she ever been known to let her angry passions rise—or if they have, she has verv effectually r ncealed it—a thing which can be said of verv fewr people. o VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 29 JERRY SMITH FOW LER—Pierian ; Glee Club; Class President 09-'10; Captain Football 10-11; Manager Baseball 10-’ll; Busi-ness Manager Bronco 10-’li; in Denton schools ten years. A man lie is in all the world’s new fashion.” We find Jerry taking active part in everything. The High School regrets greatly to see Jerry finish. ALDEN DELOSS MILLER, “Dutch’ — Pierian; Glee Club; hoot Hail '10-’ll; Class President CD-10; in Denton schools five years. ‘Oh, go not yet my love. Alden is truly a u markable character. He can easily surprise you, or make you laugh most any time at some of his sayings. CLYTA MAY ELMS—Pierian; in Denton schools eleven years. “Thoughts are the seeds of character. Clyta is one of the quiet kind—one who rarely speaks, but when she does, utters words worth attending. GEORGE ROLAND McNIEI.. Mac”— Pierian; Class ice President Oi-’IU; Sergeant at Arms 10-11; in Denton schools seven vears. “Hid me discourse, ami I will enchant thine ear.” Roland frankly admits himself to be the superior of all his classmates. Often when we are all going wrong on some question, Roland heroicly comes to our rescue, reveals the subject to us in its true light, and forces us to see his side of it right by his one final affirmative. “That’s right.” HI BHARD SPEXSER MASTF.RS— IMeri-an; in 1 teuton schools eight years. “Though you think me poor, I am the man will give thee all the world.” Hibbard generally has some purely original ideas on all occasions, and to our amusement, he is quite liberal in . eexpressing them. GARRETT LETCHER GE( )RGE—Pierian : Football; Class Editor ’ll; in Denton schools four years. Without hesitation wre confer upon Garrett the cognomen of “The Ladies’ Man.” There is n doubt that he has a soft place in his heart for the weaker sex—especially a certain member. WILLIE ELISE McC( )R. I ICK—I’ierian : in Denton schools seven years. “Music hath charms to soothe.” Among the flower and talent of the Seniors of ’ll, Elise stands forth pre-eminently as the musician. Even the savage hearts of the faculty have been often soothed by her music at public entertainments. EDWARD W. SIEGER—Pierian; Foot Hall 10-11; in Denton schools seven years. “He was a man; take him for all in all I shall not look upon his like again. Although unconscious of it. he is the general favorite of the Senior girls, yet he does not desire much romance in his life. ETHEL WIN XI FRED POTTER—I’ierian ; in Denton schools nine years. “When love and duty clash, let duty go to smash.” Ethel has a hard time bearing in mind the dull commonplaces of school life, when she would so very much prefer being serenaded by some handsome cavalier Rut banish thy melon-cholia. Ethel darling—this is the last year! Rl MY BELL MYERS—Pierian; in Denton schools six years. What I think I utter, and spend my malice in my breath.” Ruby is very independent. She is not hampered bv the opinion of the mob, but plainly says what she thinks. She may give a none too favorable opinion of you in your presence, but be assured she will never slander you when you are absent KEARIE LEE BERRY, “Yochum”—Pierian; Football 10-11; in Denton schools ten years. “Of excellent dumb discourse.” Owning to his reserved disposition, it has beer, difficult to ascertain anything very definite about Kearie. He says but little, though we believe he thinks much. RUBY ELOISE STRICKLAND—Pierian; Basket Ball; Class Secretary '07-08; in Denton schools six years. Her innocence was a child’s.” It is with a sigh of relief that the classmates of Ruby see the end of the term drawing near, for there was doubt whether she could hold out. They say that “Absence makes the heart grow for.der.” and Ruby’s visible wanness is witness to the veracity of this statement. 32 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Senior Class History 1 lie year nineteen hundred and seven was a memorable one in the history of the Denton High School, for in the autumn of this year, from the grammar grades was ushered the largest Freshman class the school had known, For some peculiar reason the members of the faculty did not see fit to celebrate their arrival with the blast of a trumpet, but doubt.ess the little demons that lie in wait to ensnare tie youthful and innocent Freshy, rejoiced at this plentiful supply of new material to work upon. Natura.ly, we supposed tl at, by an exaggerated assumption of wisdom, we would not only be able to enjoy outside pleasures, but would obtain record grades as well. But alas! It was al. a vain, false delusion, as we discovered at the close of the first month’s examinations; and then it was that we decided upon our motto, “Esse non videri,’’ to which we have striven to adhere during the succeeding years. In the literary societies the Freshman class soon gained fame a-; rators, readers, and musicians, and was m t far behind in athletics, for foot-bal , and basket-ball had our representatives In sh rt. our first ve:tr was quite a success and we felt fully competent to take upon us the name of Sophomores. We had barely grown accustomed to our new dignity, the following year, and had begun to look down upon the Freshies. when our peaceful life was disturbed by the destruction of our school-building. We were duly transported to the court-house, and here it was that t ur strict following of our motto, “To be, not to seem.” was shown. W e gave full rein to the exuberance of our spirits, and. of course, not revea ing to the distracted teachers the extent of our fractiousness, we managed to be about as unruly as possible. The next year we entered the new building, and settled down in earnest with high resolutions. On the whole, these resolutions were carried out, tho it was a terrible strain upon certain members of the class, to concentrate their minds upon dull and unromantic lessons when in constant dread lest a note, shied across the study-hall from the bovs’ side to the girls,’ or vice versa, should be discovered by an Argus-eyed teacher. Our records in athletics and in debate increased, and to these were added the establishment of a musical precedent, occasioned both bv our instrumental artists and by the Glee Club and the C-Sharp Club. In fa t. we were beginning to be considered the most exemplary class in the High School, when suddenly came our downfall. We broke the bonds wherein our lihertv-loving spirits were restrained, and, on the day of the Bryan lecture, took a short nromenade to refresh our wenrv brains. Some wav the Superintendent failed to see our imminent need ot VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 33 fresh air, but by dint of touching appeals we escaped expulsion, tho not our reports. Hence a majority of the Junior class preferred to take the final exams! Now the loftiest pinnacle of the mountain of learning up which we have been toiling has been reached, and we, as Seniors, fulfill the duties of our position in a highly creditable manner. We fully realize our greatness— know that in debate we cannot be excelled, as athletes cannot be paralleled, as brilliant students we are “E Pluribus Unum,” and vet we are not unduiy vain-glorious. Graciously we accept the homage of the undergraduates, and kindly administer advice as to their proper method of deportment. Naturally, we feel pride in our achievements, but it is only in strictly class gatherings that we air ourselves. And we show our versatility in the fact that, in the social life which we have thus far enjoyed, we shine in as equally effective a wav as within the realms of learning. And now. on the threshold of a new and unexplored region, behind the confines of which we know not what is in store for us. we can look back with the conciousness of a task well done, and, with resolute hearts we can part forever from the old school ties with a cheerful “Gluck Auf.” —E. J. A., ’ll. Freshman's Ten Commandments for Senior Lads 1. Thou shalt not look wiser than t. ou art. 2. Thou shalt not try to meet the coquetry of a Freshman with logic. 3. Thou shalt not lie awake at night thinking of the difference between a Freshman and Senior— t. e v is none. 4. Thou shalt not think that all the space in front of McNew’s is reserved for you. 5. Senior, when thou writest a poem thou shalt remember that it will be read “When Virgil is forgotten, but not till then.’’ 6. Thou shalt not have more than one college girl. 7. Thou shalt remember. O Senior, that “Man leads a woman to the altar,” and there his leadership ends. 8. When a Texas wind flaps thy ears, thou shalt not think it is the whispering of the Muse. 9. If no one laughs when thou makest a humorous remark, thou shalt not look surprised. 10. Thou shalt not win a D on conduct beside the D on thy sweater. —Mary Hogue. 34 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI A New Year's Dream On a New Year's night, when the wind blew cold, And the earth was covered with snow. An old man gazed through a window pane, And thought of the long ago. Of a time as a boy when his heart was glad. When never a sorrow he knew, With a brow unclouded and lips as pure As the fresh morning honey dew. When he fished in the mill pond : swam in the brook. Or played out a truant from school; With the love of a mother fond and true, Whose endearments were ever the rule. But those times had passed, and sorrow and pain, Like a snake in the grass, had crept And had laid their hand on his boyish head, And now no fond mother wept. He was all alone in the wide, cold world, With no one to love or to care: So he turned to the shrine of pleasure’s throng And was led through vice’s lair. He suffered as only those penitents can, Who have drunk of pleasure’s gifted cup, And now he had come an old worn man. With his life all but given up. No service he had done for his fellow man. As on life’s journey he went: And now—to return with empty hand To Him by whom he was sent. Ah ! he wakes with a start To find that 'twas a dream That had pictured his life to come. And yes, how real indeed it seemed That he now could halt on Life’s road At the final parting of the way. And resolve to lighten another’s load VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 35 And count as lost each day, That saw no task, however small, Completed and finished and laid away In Answer to Duty’s call. So the Youth lived in his after years— And arrived at Life’s journey’s end— But not a worn old broken man, Unloved by kith or kin. But a man whose life of sacrifice Mad counted for other men ;• For he had hearkened to Duty’s still small voice, And forsaken the path of Sin. And you who have planned a life for self, Should listen to a lesson of Truth— “That ye fall not by the devious way, Or be caught in pleasure’s snare But lend a hand to your fellow man, And help him his load to bear.” 3i eal 3iigh ;S’rhtuj| (ftirl ✓ Junior Class Officers Laud Ratten..........................President Will Collins...................Vice Pres dent Mildred Masters..................... Secretary Carrie Belle Tanner................. Historian Robt. Mitchell........................Strycant COLORS—Old Gold and White. CLASS YELL. Mush and milk and slviHowci s'-ed. That’s the stuff on which we feed We’re the hot-stuff of ?eati W e're the Junior delegation 3uuittr iKusings When memories of ge Junior hags Came through the haig past, floofctoith golheu streams of light Che gears that fl jt so fast; When itf gs nuh songs of other hags akr bright their glah Return, ,Anh rau. e the heart in after gears (T jifor pleasures past to gcarn, Chrit mill gou long, tarith feverish zest Fnr the 2millXT bw f % VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 41 Class Representation CLIFFORD DAN IS MARC UMAX. Clifford is our “little man. We are expecting great things of him. We think he and Karl will make University profs, in Latin from present indications- MIXXIE BELLE MATES. Melle is surely a staunch friend. She has a quiet air of refinement and a delicate, indefinable restraint about her. But once this restraint is broken, the friendship obtained is well worth the effort. LOY WILSON LEDBETTER. Loy is always ready to laugh, especially in school. Possibly this is one reason he has the honor of sitting in the same pew with the girls in history class. JAMES LAUD RATTEN. W inner of a D. Laud is our chief warbler and is also noted for his smiles. In fact, it was only his smiles that kept him from being exempt. LEAH ELIZABETH OW ENS. Leah is Mir “littlest girl, but don’t tell her I said so. because it won d make her angry. Well do I remember how severely one unf rtunate Sophomore girl was snubbed for calling her -------- (a colloquialism wl ich means “of small growth ). But why should she so seriously resent being small? bor tis said the men ah like small women best. PAUL EARNEST BAKER. We are expecting great things of Paul Earnest. We not only expect him to carry off the honors a year from this May, but in after life we are hoping to learn of his hearing off the palm in the theological realm. Yes. we really think Paul will make a preacher, and a good one. too. LILLIAN I AZETTE SULLIVAN. Lillian is quite an accomplished voting ladv f r her age and—sl al 1 say it—size. She plays the piano and sings beautifully: she dances—well a -k some of her partners about this. STEPHEN MARCELLUS McREYNOLDS. Marcellus sure’y loves to tease. His chief delight seems to be teasing. W e expect Marcellus to make a soldier, judging from the martial tread with which he and several other boys come into the study hall from classes. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 43 EDWIN MAURICE FULTON. Although Edwin is delicate looking now, we are afraid if he continues to be so easily amused he will become the victim of the old adage, “Laugh and grow”—er—er—stout. But that does not matter. Royalty has grown plump in its old age—Henry VIII, for instance. MILDRED KATHERINE MASTERS. Mildred is a girl whom few know. She has a shy reserve about her which takes a great deal of tact to break down- But once you come to know her as she really is, her friendship is worth a great deal to one so fortunate as to possess it. But there is one thing all the class does know, that is, she has brains and uses them to good advantage, too. GEORGE ELBERT KIRBY. George is class Coquette. He goes about with his handsome face, seeking whose heart he may break. When you hear some one make a remark prefaced by now in mv opinion.” you may know this is George. But, then, you know, every one has a right to his own pinion- MACK BRADFORD HODGES. Mack occupies the position of class orator and class would-be flirt. His affections change, not only with the moon, but with the wind. But then who could blame him when there are so many cute little High School girls! 1 EATRICE I WYMAN HOGUE. “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” This certainly seems to be Beatrice's motto. A good, healthy, wholesome, hearty laugh makes the person who gives it and those around as well feel better. When have any of us ever seen Beatrice blue? When, si e could not see something laughable. CHARLES FREDERICK LANE. Winner of a 'I) This name is often heard on the lips of the r oters at a football game. What’s the matter with Lane? He's all right. But you can never tell whether Fied is pleased or not, for he is so indifferent to praise. In fact, he is indifferent to a most everything, even the girls. SUSAN MARIAN FRANCES COBB. No one can ever recollect a time when Susan had to take any final exams, but she is kind enough to write the questions for the un ticky ones who have to take them- She does not like basket ball, because it is an unmaidenlv pastime (though she is very fond of foe itball). ROLAND CLARK ( W SLEY. Oh for a dress to swish against my heels as I wa k! Clark is very precise as to his appearance at school. So preUse. in fact, is he that if we did not know Clark was aho' e such childish fool -line ss we might think a GIRL had something to do with it. This being the case, I guess we will have to attribute it to a gentleman's love of making a nice appearance. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 45 SIDNEY RAYMOND RECTOR, W inner of a D.” “I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. I love to keep it by me; the idea of getting rid of it nearly breaks my heart. Though I crave work, still I like to be fair, I do not ask for more than mv proper share.” MAUD MARIETTA UNDERWOOD. Maud is certainly a girl of moods. One day she is up in the clouds; the next day she has decidedly come to earth with a thud- But, as some one has said, just to be up in the clouds a little while is worth two or three hard thuds. WILLIAM FORD LAND. Some of the girls report that they have been told—by the boys, it is true—that William has a great deal of dry fun about him. W e wish he would put it on display oftener. He either doesn’t seem to realize the fact that girls like a joke as well if not better than boys, or he is a little timid around the “fair sex. ’ In the future, we hope that either or both these reasons will b removeed. ALFRED ALEXANDER (iRANT. Look what a name! Think of the illustrious men suggested by his name. Alfred, the greatest king of England in early times. Alexander the (ireat, conqueror of the then-known world; and General Ulysses S. Grant, in whom Alfred greatly delights; and —best always comes last—whom do you suppose is suggested to the Junior class by the full name? If our expectations come true, these men will surely have cause to be proud of their namesake. W e confidently expect Alfred to make a lawyer- IPe, like the schoolmaster in the Deserted Village, “though vanquished, argues still.” But never mind, all people who succeed in life stick to their bush. CARRIE BELLE TANNER. Carrie is the “Sunshine” of our class. She gets happiness out of all that comes her way. She has “A happy soul that all the way. To heaven hath a summer’s day.” RAYMOND EDWARD F( )X- Foxy” is a l right despite the fact ’hat he likes Sophomore girls better than Juniors—so much better, in fact, that he gives them candy; and who ever heard of his giving any to a Junior girl.? But we all excuse him. knowing from experience that Cupid does not go by .“class” distinction. ELLA PIERCE. Where could any one find a more impetuous, kind-hearted. sympathetic, good humored, fun-loving girl than Ellar Rarely does she count one, much less twenty, before speaking. But all things considered, she is a “dear old kid”. ROBERT LEE MITCHELL. Some prying, curious members of the class have asked Robert if the air were not very rare where his lengthy stature comes to a conclusion- Robert is class contractor. Don’t understand? Well, never mind, that's a class secret, but you will hear from Robert later on the sidewalk line. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 47 JACK GUNNELL McMATH, Winner of a “IX” Someone lias said Jack has a temper. Well, so far as I have observed, Jack is a very good disposed young gentleman. But one thing I do know is that Jack has a poetic streak in him- If you want to find evidence of this, come to our history class. CAROLYN GRACE McNIEL- I .et tlie world wag any way it pleases, Grace usually takes it in an unconcerned manner. Not often does she look on the serious side of life, and she is always ready for a g x d joke. BEULAH LUCILLE CRAIN. Beulah is a good-hearted, happy-go-lucky girl who, we all know , likes her lessons a great deal better than she does boys? and fun??? WILLIAM LEWIS COLLINS. Winner i a IX A steady pusher of the pigskin, Will does not make any fancy | lays, but does the heavy playing in L. H. B. with credit to himself and the school as well. MATTHEW ROBERT GILBERT. Some people may think from Matthew's looks that he takes life t o seriously, but remember the serious-minded men are the men who rule the affairs of the earth today. But Matthew has a sufficient amount of fun when off duty. e are quite sure he uses the excellent rule of work whi e you work, and play while you play. We are expecting Matthew. though little to he loud, in the figurative sense. NANNIE VIRGINIA TANNER. Loveliest of women! leaven is in thy soul, Beautv ami virtue shine forever round thee. Brightening each otl er! thou art divine. ADOLPHUS FREDERICK FA MRS, JR- Some folks may think Dolph’s name “too big a boo tor such a little pony,” but don’t you worrq: he will always come out at the proverbial b'g end of the horn When you look at his diminutive stature, always rcn errler. quality, not quantity, counts. He certainly ha the qua ity all right. 48 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VD Chronicles of the Junior Class CHAPTER I. 1. And it came to pass on the third day of the ninth month of the tenth year of the reign of Carlisle, king of the High Schoolites, a great multitude gathered themselves before the House of Carlisle- 2. And at the ringing of the bell, the multitude entered in, even to the filling of the House of Carlisle. 3. And behold the teachers divided the Freshmen from the Sophomores. Junior and Seniors. 4. And they said unto the Freshmen upon their right hand, “Go up even unto the door labelled ‘Freshmen.’ 5. “And in the room to which this door is the entrance, shalt thou find a great multitude of books and hard lessons-” 6. And the Freshmen said, “It is good.” 7. And straightway they began to strive valiantly with the multitude of hard lessons. 8. Hut behold at almost the tenth hour of the evening of the sixth day of the fifth week thereafter, the same multitude saw a great blazing like unto a lake of brimstone. 'K And the hungry flames were not abated until they had consumed the House of Carlisle- 10. Xow the assembled multitude of the High Schoolites were led into the courthouse. 11. And here the Freshmen did many valiant deeds like unto the children of Israel in the wilderness. 12. And it came to pass when the teachers held up the rod. all the hardness vanished from algebra, arithmetic, Latin, and English. 13. Xow in the fifth month of the eleventh year of the reign of Carlisle, the teachers said unto the Freshmen, 14- ell done, thou good and faithful servants, enter thou into the joys of the Sophomore Class. 15. And now it was come to pass that these children of Israel were one third of their journey to the land of Canaan, which flows with Privilege, Pride, Dignity and Importance. CHAPTER II. 1. Xow again on the twentieth day of the ninth month of the eleventh year of the reign of Carlisle, the same great multitude, except a few who may be likened unto the stony ground upon which the seed of Knowledge falling sprang up and perished, gathered themselves within the new and palatial House of Carlisle. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 49 2. And behold the teachers said unto the SOPHOMORES upon their right hand, “(jo ye and do as well as ye did last year 3. And the Sophs did as they were bidden, yea, even more did they do. 4. Now tlie Sophomores, Eeniors, Juniors, and Freshmen organized themselves into clans or societies like unto the sons of Abraham. 5. And the Sophies were called Athenians. 6. |Jut s i n it came to pass that the Sophies were so like the man with ten talents that the other classes besought them saying, Add your ten talents to our five and one talent- 7. The Sophomores did as they were requested, and in many hard-fought battles in the field of oratory were victorious. 8. After this they, by themselves, won many laurels in the mountainous wilds of Know edge and Athletics. {). And in the sixth month of the twelfth year of the reign of Carlisle, king of the High Schoolites. it came to pass that the children of Israel were two thirds of their journey to the land of Canaan, which flows with Wisdom. Privilege Pride, Dignity and Importance. CHAPTER III- 1. Yet again n the fifth day of the ninth month of the twelfth year of the reign of Carlisle, the same great multitude, except a few, who like the foolish virgins, not only that they did not burn the midnight oil. but did not even have oil in their lamps, were not ready for the Bridegroom, Promotion, assemb ed themselves bet- re the House of Carlisle. 2. And behold the teachers again said unto the JCNIORS upon their right hand, “(lo ye and do as well as ye did last year and year before. 3. And they did as they were bidden, yea still more did they do. 4. And in this year many laurels were won by the Juniors in the mountainous wilds of Knowledge. Athletics and Oratory- 5. Ww the flay approacheth when these children of Israel shall have c mpleted their journey to the land of Canaan, which flows with Wisdom, Privilege. Pride. Dignity and Importance—the Senior Class. Sophomore Class Officers Colonel Rayzor....................Prescient Minnie Lee Borden ...........Vice President Pearl McCormick...................Secretary Bettie Bridges ......................Editor Jewel Ratten......................Historian James Potts..................Don- Keeper Hamilton Storrie.........Sergeant-at- rn.s MC )TTO—Excelsior. COLORS—Old Gold and Black CLASS YELL. Kali! Rah! Rah! Soph! Sophs! Soph! Sophomores! Zizz! Boom! Bah! VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 57 Low Ninth Nellie Cook, Harlan Mahan, Jessie Fritz, Vernelle Allison, Ira Jones, Eva Reynolds, Olive Owens, Lottie Owsley, Charley Aldredge, Mary Hogue, Ella Yeatts. Annabel Garvin, Edith Rogers, Lois Bailey, Ned Milligan, Margaret Coleman, Susie Carlisle, Homer McNew, Wynne Wooley, Armelia King, Willie Jones, Catherine Wisdom, Will Bridges, Katv Stroud, Edwin Miller, Leuna Sharber, Will Bass. Avella Turner. A Sophomore Medley This jolly class now comes forth, Their virtues to reveal. O, don’t you wish hat you could, too, Wear the Sophomore seal? The first fair maiden that you see, As you glance down the line. Is Agnes Durham, standing still, As tall as Norway's pine. And Lillian Crowder, out of line, Attracts attention next; While Mollie Hodges is giggling. And Mr. Payne is vexed. Now Pauline Musgrave’s smiling face Proclaims a temper sweet: While Stinson Dudley’s noisy ways Quite take you oflf your feet. In Mabel Kerley’s soft grey eyes, We always find content; While Jim Tom Bevless’ sly ones are, We know, on mischief bent. THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Now Lutie Craddock finds her blush, And Will ie liootke her smiles; hile Pearl McCormick tries her charms, And Erma Bruce her wiles. hor Grover aughn and Homer Fry Have just returned from town. And have their pockets full of nuts— Each has about a pound. Jessie Freeman will make a star. And Georgia make a belle: Hut what John Cobbs won't make, you know, Is harder yet to tell. Minnie Pee Borden is a girl That all who see admire. And Myrtle Collins is a lass Of whom we never tire. And Roy P rown’s ambition is To be a farmer steady. While Tosie Rell Leach still declares She’l dance when e’er she’s ready. Now. Colonel Ravzor seems to be The pride of all the class; But Tommie Andrews is, we know, A brilliant little lass. Quiet Fay Raines we scarce dare mention ; Her virtues are so rare; And of Pearl Smith, we do confess, See nothing but her hair. Henry McXitzky says that he Would like for us to know, That if James Potts would leave the town, Then with the girls he’d go. There’s Earl Dyer, ambitious lad, What may his future be? Now, Edgar Meyers 1 ves to laugh. As all who know agree. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 59 Now, John C. Storrie shows up next, A Scotchman through and through; And Howard Sherrod acts so queer, We think he is a Jew. We are proud of Jewel Ratten. As proud as proud can be; But one whom we can ne’er forget, Is Hamilton Storrie. His brother John is, as we know, Noble in thought and deed; And Edwin Evers’ few remarks, We stndents all should heed. i Small James Hill will be some day An orator great and grand. And Herbert Petty try. you know. The Senate to command. Sweet Lois Parker's motto is. Re kind to all you see: But Eris Turner proudly says, “Pay all respect to me.” There, just look at Jewell Thomas, A modest girl is she : But we must ask of W. T. Fain “Whence came that dignity?” Now, Vera Foreman’s ready smile, Full many a charm reveals. Rut if you want a jolly girl. Just get Dollie Mae Fields. Stout Olin Middleton declares He will not study a book, But like Oenia Patterson, Become a famous cook. Please, Classmates, dear, don’t take offense If this has some sharp ridges. Remember that the writer was Only P.ettie Bridges. Sophomore History (1909—1911, A. D ) Preliminary Survey—Having laid waste the fertile plains of Aiithmc-tic. hnglish, Geography, and I . S. History in the spring of 1909, in the fall fol.owing, we felt ourselves capable of a more difficult invasion. In the same year that we effected our great destruction, we received our would-be diplomas, ceititying that we had accomplished the required standard for promotion, ti e interpretation of which was, we were prepared for our future campaigns namely: “ I he eighth grade midterm and final, and the ninth grade mid-term and final. I he first term in the new building—Alth ugh the school term was delayed about fifteen days on account of the incomplete ct ndition of the nevy school building, we started in with the determination of making a record for ourselves and accomplishing something real y w rth nr w hile—which we did. The work readily yielded to our deeply furrowed craniums and when it was announced that the so-called exams were to be pulled off.” with a little review and a drill or two, we were prepared for the final summons. The victory was ours w ith the loss of only a few men ; and it cannot be denied that w e had, in addition to a remarkable genius for mi itary affairs, a profound and comprehensive intellect- Campaign number two—The excitement was now over and we must, soldiers as we were, complete our year s work with the loss of as few men as in the former struggle. Having absorbed all that was mapped out for us during this term, it was time for another invasion. All was astir with preparation. ith our untirng efforts and self-confidence, we easily effected the conquest of English. Algebra, Latin and Ancient History. Thus having conquered all within our reach, we were ready for the three month's vacation, to which we had looked forward with great expectations. The Fall of 1910.—It was with the term 1910-11 that we began our Sophomore year proper. This particular era in our school life may he defined as transitional, that is. passing frem the state of modest, tractable Freshmen to the state of self-reliant upper classmen- With our ever-helping teachers as leaders, we were at this time meditating an enterprise fraught with the greatest importance to the history of the ninth grade. At last this desperate struggle ended and our greater half having passed the famous “fatal line,” we were christened the High Ninth Grade of the Denton High School. Campaign Number Four.—With the fourth and last, commenced one of the most remarkable and swiftly fought campaigns recorded in historv. After a trying and calamitous siege, we completely devastated the country and annihilated the army of our opponent. The terrible destruction may be likened unto the smashing of the Persian fleet of Xerxes by Themistocles, which victory helped to mould the language in w hich this historv is written. Thus ended the term of 1910-11 in favor of the present Sophomore class being dubbed the Jolly Juniors of 11-12. ■ i! r , 'v •v 1 o 1 re begttffre HU T W X'M'il ? l W ✓X 62 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Freshman Class Officers President Vice-President Business Manager Secretary and Treasurer Class Editor Historian Burrell Stiff Ada Davidson Harold Millar Cora Beaty Hall Spikes Marvin Nichols CLASS YELL Rickety, rickety, bow-wow-wow, We are the best in the High School now. One-two-three-four-five-six-seven—Freshmen, Freshmen of 1911. CLASS MOTTO (In all let us excell)—In omnibus excellamus. CLASS FLOWER— Poinsetta. CLASS COLOURS—Scarlet—Black Freshman Class History 1 here has been afloat ever since a Freshman Class existed an absurd idea that all Freshies are rather unimportant people, the aim of many a shaft of wit from Seniors and hardly less important Juniors. Be it the privilege of the Freshman Class of 1910-11 to show the world how fallacious are such sentiments. As to numbers, there me stand pre-eminent. During the session above mentioned, over one hundred and fifty have proven their ability to enter our ranks. In proportion to the rest of the school, our number has been so great that it was only condescension on our part (plus a timely warning from the Superintendent) that allowed any other than “Freshies” in offices filled elective by the student body. There is little in the early history of the 1910-11 Freshman Class that differs from that of other classes. We. however, had made careful preparation for our entrance upon our high school career: therefore, we were well fitted for honorary positions. On the other hand, we Freshies were born with an indomitable will that makes us “Like one who never turned his back But marched breast forward-” Thus ea -h trial has made us more resolute, and each obstacle has been made a steoping-stone to success. Other classes may boast of records, but we VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 63 have excelled all past classes, I fere let us express our hope that succeeding Freshmen may feel our example and keep their standard as high as ours has been. Of course, we have been aided and encouraged by a superior corps of instructors, but one of the principal causes of our achievement is our own men-ail ability. Ask any member of the faculty if we have not been, each one of us, a sizzling coal of intellect. Rest assured, you will hear of us again. Experience has proved that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. likewise Jill a dull girl. So, on the field of athletics we h ive not been ft tind wanting- Opr class, although it has not had any regular foot-ball players up. n the high school squad, has had some brilliant basket-ball heroines. Also, from our ranks was selected a lesser football team, which has on no occasion allowed our colors to be trailed in the dust. And we ha e figured in an oratorical contest, too. In the entertainment given by the students of the high school, the Freshman representative was awarded second honors. The mid-year examinations came in due season, and all students were suddenly engrossed in study. With the aid of our teachers, these horrors were safely passed, and some few painful memories were soon forgotten in the davs that came and went. But “exams” brought with them an a Idition to the Freshman Class. We condescended to allow them to use our achievements as an example of how a Freshman Class should exist. And then at last came a parting of our members. Some few were left behind to console the weeping teachers, who were heartbr -ken at our leaving, but most of us donned the royal mantle and assumed the rigid a -'e-'t of the redoubtable Sophomores. And thus we may leave off the Freshman history. But of this von ma'- t'e nss -eT In'- ns so n as we prow accustomed to all the new “isms” apd “olinies a ''1 fieri f.)ir pipntal eomlibrium in °,,r nexv fda e. the ttonn Sophomore, whi'di is bv interpretation “foolish rcuconer. cannot be aordied to us Some new names must be suoolied to fit the achievements of this class otv'e the “Frest ie« of 1010 11. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 65 Freshmen In order to settle a dispute among the famous classes of the Denton High School, the question as to which was the greatest was referred to a committee- After much research, the palm of victory was awarded to the Freshman Class of 1910-’ll, the following extracts from the National Biographical Dictionary ot 2112, being submitted as proof: Walker Jagoe. inventor of fiist Mattie Rhodes, naturalist. Dis- perfect aeroplane. Broke world's covered a very rare specimen of the record for distance and altitude. Ada Davidson, famous novelist. Many interesting facts about her childhood have been geaned from a diary written in her youth. This famous diary now rests in the Authors Museum. Claude Lucas. President of the Ananias Club for fifty years. Showed great aptitude for telling tales in his school days- Emmett Whitehead, unsuccessful candidate for office held by Mr. Lucas. Surpassed on'y by Mr. Lucas in this line. Alice and Lucy W oods, famous Red Cross nurses and inventors of many appliances for the relief of wounded soldiers. Blanche Garrison, photographer. Incurred many dangers trying to take clear pictures of the great bat ties of the Japo-American war-George Bradlev. a world famed violinist His playing was one of the features that made the Owsley Stock Company famous. Loren a Brown, an eminent physician. Was a firm believer in patent medicines, strongly recommending Ligon’s medicines. Belle Smith, famous beauty. Was considered by manv critics as surpassing Annette Kel'erman in face and figure. butterfly, for which she was awarded a gold medal by the Smithsonian 1 nstitute. Cora Beaty, philanthropist. Did more to better the condition of the people in the slums of our great cities than anv other person that ever lived. Pauline Lipscomb. historian-Was a great traveler, and in the countries she visited collected all the myths and legends of the people. Her history of the world is considered the best ever published. Birdie Tomlinson, inventor of “Tomlinson's Typewriter.” To these typewriters Miss McNew attributed her ability to write so rapidly. Rosalie Perry, electrical engineer. Made more discoveries in electricity than Mr. Edison. Among her discoveries was the ability to read the human mind by means of electricity-This discovery was not hailed with jov by the faculty of her Alma Mater, the D. HL S.. as examination questions could no longer be kept secret. Wirrell Stiff, world famed contortionist. Was also organizer of “Stiff's Stuoendous Show.” During his school life he was often renri-manded bv his teachers for displaying his ability to contort. VOLUME VI THE wRC CO-1911 67 Ethel Hester, a pro essi nal demonstrator of the gieat (|ual!ties of “Ligon’s Hair Toni?-” Juanita Prunty, mountain climber. Achieved many h nors by being the first human to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Edith Sullivan, designer of I’sr.s-ian gowns. Designed the apparel of many fashionable women such as Miss Me son. Addie Melson. leader of New York social circles for many years I’reach Rayzor, soap and oil manufacturer, inventor of Rayzor's Rust Remover. illma Vvers, chief saleswoman of Rayzor Co- Much of the fame of “Rayzor s Rust Remover was due to her el rts. Alonzo Edwards, the noted London tailor. Clothier for many men of fashion, including the renowned Mr. Fouts Jo F lier President of the Wo man's Suffrage 1 eime for years. Showed marked ability in fighting for her rights in her school days. Men Clement, celebrated rugilisj Displayed his pugi isti? •vnver« b whinping two teachers while only a scho ] bov- Nina McCormick, noted prima donna. Thrilled the world by singing the “Golden Horn in Ows ley’s () er'1 House. Curtis Fry. writer of operas, composer of the famous song, “The Golden Horn. Connie Gillespie, eminent woman lawyer. Famed for clearing Dr. A. I.igon of charge of violating pure food and drug law. ' nd’ ' •• e li - man, inventor of “Ligon’s Life Lengthener.” Irma llerrv, basket ball coach in Elmdale Seminary- Was one of the to: r.luce tl at revisetl the old rules. Euell Collins, first Socialist President ( f the L’nited States. Preached doctrine of Socialism whlie a bov. T rutVia Smith, greatest swimmer ever known. Was admitted by trr.i.s i c:: tl all b the grace and kill o' her rquatic feats. Jack Pi illi s. known as the handsomest man on the American continent. Showed evidences of great fa i: l be uty at an early age. ■ lUggie Mrashears. woman aviator Rivale I e ci the great Jagoe in skill and daring. . havlie Wynn, poet and transla-t r of poems written by foreign an thors Megan to write quite early, his most famous poem being the one on Sir Luunfal. Chester Yeatts. civil engineer. Rendered his country invaluable services by constructing marvelous fortifications on the Pacific coast. ()pal Stone, author of several text ho ks. including Stone's Simplified ary. Speller and the World’s Diction-Leone Cobb, inventor of Cobb’s Compounded Chocolates. as famed in her childh od for her rare taste in chocolate creams- Lilliard Ligon. manager of “Stiffs Stupendous Show Showed great heroism by keeping the Japs of the circus under control during the war with their nation. Dixie Bratcher, jeweler. Owned the largest wholesale jewelry house in America. Noted in her youth for her judgment of precious stones. Howard Fenton, admiral in United States navy. Distinguished himself by his skill and daring. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 69 Kita Beyett, beautiful actress. von lier nrst prominence by playing the .eading pait in The Last . .oment ' as played its tirst season. Opal McXew, stenographer, llroke world’s record by writing two l.uni.teu and fifty words per minute. Faires Kuykendall, famous ora tor. Was w nt to make fiery orations in ihe class room while ver young. Gladys Strickland, journalist-Made famous by her account of the trial of Dr. Ligon. Yewell Coleman, professional ball I layer. Played with the Chicago Nationals longer than any player. Nancy I e Minnis.an expert pharmacist. Was one of the experts em-plo ed to analyze l.igon’s Life ! en rthener.” during Dr. Ligon’s trial and was instrumental in c'ear-ing him- Stanley Matthews, sculptor. Rivaled the ancient Greeks Many of his statues were modeled from poses f the famous contortionist Stiff Marshall Magil'. inventor of perpetual motion. During his High School career endeavored to illustrate this principle bv the use of his body. Leonard Tones, manager of the T nes Advertising Agency, to which a encv much of the fame of Ligon’s pie ’Dines was due. Viva Clarke, theo ogist. In the course of her research, she made manv interesting discoveries in Biblical history- Mary Hoskins, linguist. Master ed every language and dialect on earth The first language studied was Latin, in which she showed great proficiency. Marvin Nichols, general in United tates army- Made his name immortal by his unselfish devotion to his country. Is classed with such heroes as Lee and Jackson. Gertrude Prunty, a second Joan of Arc. Saved the city of San Francisco from capture by stealing through the lines of the Japs and carrying the news of their approach to Genera! Nichols. Phil Peters, Colonel in United States army. Was wounded in the campaign against the Japs in Texas, and was nursed back to life by the tender hands of Miss Lucy Woods. Mable McKinney, chairman of the Christian Science Association of America. M as one of its most zealous members and helped greatly in making this belief popular after the death of Mrs- Eddy. Zula Greene, woman architect. Drew the plans of the great Union Station at Sitka. Gui bert Waldrip, famous quarter back. Played with Yale four years and during that period Yale was never beaten. Harold Millar, missionary to the cannibals living around the South Pole. F ed from the island after a successful career because of an uprising of the cannibals. Isabel Fonts, associate missionary with Mr. Millar. Reached home after a sensational flight, in time to send aid to the other missionaries Mary Baxley, perfector of the wireless te'ephone. which has been of more use than the wireless telegraph. Mary Dunavan. beauty specialist. Owner of the most popular beauty parlor in America, this place being the favorite resort of young American heiresses. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 71 Ruby Mae Durham, owner of a large publishing house, which has put into circu.ation a select line of books by the best authors, such as Davidson and Wynn. Hall Spikes, owner of many dailies, the most important being the popular “Spikes' Spectab r. with a circulation f 5.000.000. Verna M arclnnan. inventor of “Marchman Motors,” which were used to furnish power f r the Jagoe and I! rash ears aeroplanes- Mvrtle Wells, inventor of “ e'l's Wonderful Washer,” which has done much to lighten the work of housekeepers. Dorothy Hawk, owner of the largest laundry in America. In • this plant exclusive use was made of the “We Is' Wonderful Washer.” lone Ouster, yachter. Won the International Cup in her famous boat. White Wings.” Hortense l’runty. the smallest woman ever kn wn. As such was exhibited in the side shows connected with Stiff's circus. Freshman Class (LOW EIGHTH.) Grace Christal Floyd Cowan Jason Sanders Gertrude Bannert Gussie Penry Albert Adkisson Rita Wilkerson Verna Adams Mary Pates Alene Weaver Jacob Price Clara Curtis Lillian Kclsay William Miller Webber Fenton Ester Steinman Fannie Davie lessie Davidson Marine Patterson Vivian Porter Raymond Garvin Alvin Naugle Oron Pell Rhea Goode Lee Kinard Edward Svlva Ollie Mae Evers Leo Patterson Russell Smith Albert W omack Winnie Graham Eunice Jenkins Mary Ellen Conley Alpha Jones Irene Davidson Naomi Ghist (irace Terry Lee Kirby Guy Huffmycr Sophia Barnhill Zelma McCullar Mary Musgrave Volah Swindell Grady Horton Elbert TTooper Jewell Cash Ruby Gabhert flnt-e tV'-lcson Flor-j Gr-idv John Perry Corrinne Rottorff Willie B. Jordan 74 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Domestic Science and Art ()ne bright morning in September, Mr. Carlisle, smiling, came into the study hall. As this was very unusual, we knew he had something in store for us. He began to talk about how everybody, even the boys, loved a girl who could cook and sew. He said it would not hurt the boys to know how. We all became very anxious to know what he had in mind. At last ht said, ‘We are going to have the Domestic Science Course in the Denton Public Schools. Every pupil was delighted to hear the news, for we realized the benefits to be derived from this long-wished for department. The superintendent went on to say that across the street from tthe High School a beautiful little cottage was equipped, and that all the girls who wished might march over to the rooms, which were furnished appropriately. Delighted, we hurried across the street, leaving the poor boys alone, for he knew that if they went they would be sure to break something. At the same time that cooking was installed in the High School, sewing was introduced into the grammar grades. This is compulsory in the grades, while cooking is elective in the High School. There were five classes organized in cooking and six classes in sewing. In sewing the girls have learned all the different stitches. They have made underwear and aprons of different kinds. Last of all they have learned to embroider. All the girls take more interest in this than anything else. In cooking, we first studied the uses, composition, food values, and different wavs of preparing the various beverages, cereals, starchy foods, fruits sugars, and meats. We studied the good and bad effects of certain foods upon the body. We learned what kind of food and how much of each kind to serve together. Cooking is a great help to us. not only in our home duties, but in our literary studies as well. It also teaches us to be economical. We have had interesting and instructive lessons on everything from a cup of tea to meats, prepared in many excellent ways. The rest of the term we are going to prepare various vegetables in numerous ways, make bread and ice creams. Iiesides the pleasure we get out of the study itself, we shall enjoy serving the members iff our school board and our own classes. Next year we hope to have the department so established that we can take a lesson every day and. if we so desire that we may choose between this and some one of our literary subjects. We also hope that by next year we shall be granted rooms in the basement where everything will be more beautiful and accommodating. . We all have a pride in the new work, and if our hopes count for anything, the girls who graduate from the dear old D. H. S. will have the practical education which is as necessary as the literarv. M. C.—'13. Ethel Hester. Mary Hogue. Blanche Garrison Lutitia Smith. Beatrice Hogue. Eva Reynolds. Mary Hoskins. Alice Woods. Katie Dier. Susan Cobb. Lois Bailey. Pearl McCormick. Vera Foreman. Verna Marchman. 80 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Foot Ball The Team Height Weight Position Yr. on T. G. Played Francis 5:9 137 F. B. 2nd. ’ll 7 Fowler 5:10 150 R. 11. B. 3rd. 11 7 Collins 5:10 145 L. H. B. 2nd. ’12 7 Rector 5:6 137 Q- n. 3rd. 12 7 Berry 5:11 159 R- T. 1st. '11 7 Miller 5:10 150 L. G. 1st. '11 7 Cobbs 5:9 137 L. T. 1st. '13 7 George 5:9 130 R. E. 2nd. 'll 7 McMath 5:6 130 C. 2nd. ’ll 7 Lane 5:9 137 L- E. 2nd. '12 7 Ratten 5:9 137 R. G. 1st. '12 5 Steger 5:8 134 R. E. 1st- '11 1 McNew 5:9 137 L. E. 1st. ’13 ' Average 140. Schedule October 8th-. Denton vs. 1’lano Score- 22. .0 October 15th., Denton vs. Denison Score -21. .. .0 ()ctober 29th., Denton vs. Sherman Score - 6. .. .11 November 5th., Denton vs. Sherman Score -10... .0 November 12th.. Denton vs- Dallas Score- - 6... .5 November 19th., Denton vs. Ft. Worth Score- — 5 . .10 November 24th., Denton vs. Waxahachie Score- -39. .. .0 Total: Denton 109—Opponents 26 82 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI The Season in Brief The students of the Denton High School can look hack upon the football record with pride- The team reached its climax in l'X)8, and then ranked among the first in 1909. Therefore, the people have naturally become accustomed to a good team. Foot-ball practice began about the middle of September. The summons met with a hearyt response from the young athletes of Denton High School, but the squad was very light and included only three men of the old team. Indeed, every one expressed such doubt of our success with so light and green a squad that we debated the propriety of disbanding. However, with the untiring efforts of Coach Harris, assisted bv Prof. Jackson, a speedy team was developed. Each man was placed where he could accomplish most, but with all shifting, we were weak at quarterback, which was remedied by the return of Rector- Piano arrived October ninth for our first game. They proved an easy victim, and the score resulted in 22-0. The next game was with Denison. Although they played men who were not bona-fide students, we made four touch-downs. We played at Sherman October twenty-second where we suffered our first defeat.. Although their goal was in danger many times we crossed only once. ()n the following Saturday, we got revenge on Sherman The team showed better tackling. In fact every one went in with a winning spirit, which was the secret of our success. Dallas was victim number two. This was the first game Denton ever had with them. It was a classy hard-fought game, but Denton beat by one score. On the following Saturday, Ft. Worth arrived. The team, being overconfident. lost the game which was the first one lost on home grounds in three years. However, it was not really a defeat, as the second touch-down made by Ft. Wbrth was illegal. We played the last game with Waxahachie, that bearing the distinction of being the only game in which the whole team starred. 64 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI The Team The management of the team was ably carried on by Char-R lie. But his aid to the team did not end with good manage- A ment as Charlie was “there’ in every game. We have had full- N backs who could out-punt Francis, but when it conies to return- C ing, he has few equals. He seldom fumbles and has never fail- I ed to kick goal when Denton needed a point- His departure the S coming year is much regretted. C O L L I N S R E C T O R Me M A T H Fowler well deserves the title. Captain of 1110 Football Team. In many respects the fleet-footed half-back is '-tar of the team. His amiable disposition makes him a typical captain and a valuable man to the squad. Dallas was his day. His sixty yard run for a touch-down wi 1 long be remembered bv Dallas and appreciated by Denton. We are loth to see him go. Collins wfas a member of 1‘W foot-bal! team, playing guard- This season he was placed in the back held. His effective work throughout the season shows the trust was not misplaced. There are a few men on the team who can cover more ground than Co lins, but he may be relied upon for a steady gain. Those who witnessed the Sherman game saw a sample f Collins’ playing. He has another year. Ned is another man who was in the game from the kick-off to the close. He left a record of a plucky quarterback at each respective place. Although he is the “Toni Thumb of the team in stature, he is the dread of opponents. It would be difficult to mentic n his day: however his touch-down at Sherman was most appreciated- We announce with pleasure Rec as our captain for the coming year. '( he center is usually the fatty of a squad whose pounds are in the neighborho 1 of two-hundred. However, the center in 1910 weighed onlv one-hundred-thirty pounds. The change of rules made the position of center much more responsible, and this position was ably fil’ed by Jack. In the Waxahachie game his fifty-vard run. unassisted, for a touch-down was the forerunner of the great defeat. Judging from Jack’s stump oration after the Dallas game, we predict him a speedy end for 1911. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 85 B E R R Y C O B B S G E O R G E L A N E R A T T E N “Big” Berry started the season at guard. He was afterwards placed at tackle, where he remained during the season-“Yock” often distinguished himself by tackling, hut his long suit was breaking up interference. He was one of the few who really played in the Fort Worth game. The way he tore up their interference was a real caution. Berry will be greatly missed next year. “Dutch” bore the distinction of being the only man on the team who could chew “Gum (?) (?) through a game without swallowing it. He could adapt himse.f to any position and played as well away as on home grounds. He seemed to have a hobby for breaking up Waxahachie's interference and tackling the backs for great losses. It will be hard to find one who will fill his position w ith as much credit. We were string at left tackle, as a man occupied the position who is naturally cut for the back field. Cobbs did not arrive in time for the first workout, but he came in time for the first game and played until the close. He did his foremost playing at Sherman. Many times he broke through the line and tackled the backs for losses. In predicting the team's future, remember John has two more years. Although George is one of the lightest men on the team, he is by no means the lightest player. He proves the truth of the maxim. “Good goods are done up in little bundles. His tackling is unsurpassed- t Dallas he got his man so quickly that every one pronounced him off-side except the referee. Our ends earned the title of the fastest ends who had appeared there. Another good man goes from us. I.ane started the season in the back field, but after the return of Rector, lie was stationed at left end. where he played throughout the season. Besides being a quick and sure tackle, he is one of the swiftest men on the team. He plaved good ball in every game, but he excelled his past record at Sherman. His sixty-yard run almost turned defeat into victory. We have great hopes of his return for 1911- The 1910 team was fortunate in having Ratten at right guard. His unfailing confidence and cheerfulness were a never failing source of inspiration to his team mates. Manv a time a heavv line buck, halted, swayed, and fell back for a loss, with Ratten bearing the brunt of the burden At tackling Ratten was sure and quick as well as fast on his feet. 1 he team of 1911 will have a bulwark of strength in his presence. 86 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI S T E G E R N E W We were fortunate in securing Steger for our reserve. Usually a team becomes weaker when a sub is placed in the game. l ut on several occasions he proved himself capable of filling the vacancy- In the games with Sherman. Dallas, Ft. Worth, and Waxahachie by his excellent playing he demonstrated his knowledge of the different positions and his ability to fill each respective place. His retirement is much regretted by the athletes of Denton High. Me New attended the workouts too late to get a regular position on the team: nevertheless he was soon recognized as an “old head. He had only one opportunity to show his skill, which was in the Waxachachie game. I’eing in the game only a few minutes, he distinguished himself by breaking up interference and tackling. Another speedy end for 1911. CL S' QUM 88 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI The Season of I he basebail season of 1910 was a distinct success from every stand point. Of course the team felt the loss of Brown, 'I'. Rector and Harris, who had taken many scalps for D. 11. S. But these vacancies were so ably filled by Camp, Lane and Cobh that Denton lost only one game- Denton started the season by playing a double header with Waxaha-cliie. The team arrived Friday. April first. As the I). A. C. Park was a lake of water, the game was played on the Normal ground, which was in an unfavorable condition for a game. Waxahachie was no match for Denton. Collins started his career by striking out eight- The game closed in favor of D.H. S. with the score eight to two. As the 1). A. C. Park was stiil too wet for the second game next dav, the teams crossed bats at Highland Park- Here Waxahachie showed an improvement in hitting, over the first day’s playing. However. Denton again showed her superiority over the visiting team by defeating it in a score of nine to eight. For the next game. Denton went to play with her old foot-ball rival, Bonham. 1). H. S. has the name of persistence, whether winning or losing, hut this time realizing that they were up against the umpire and a non-high school pitcher, they gave up hope. The short-stop indifferently threw the hall to first base. ()n account of these unfavorable conditions, there could be hut one ending which was fourteen to one in favor of Bonham. Ft. Worth arrived the twenty-second of April. They were confident of a tie if not a victory after our disasterous game at Bonham. But Denton won in a score of six to two. The success of the game was due to the pitching of Ed Cobb, the hatting of John Cobb, and the pitching of Camp. The next game was with Cleburne on her home grounds. It was a hard-fought game from start to finish. For a time Denton was second in the play, but she raided and won by a neat score of five to three. On the following Saturday. Cleburne came to Denton for a game. D. If. S. started in to play safe and inflicted the greatest defeat of the season upon them. Every man on the team got one hit or more. The score was sixteen to six- On May fourteenth, Sherman landed in Denton with every prospect for success. This game was considered the most interesting of the season by all who saw it. Both teams worked faithfully. The score resulted four to three in Denton’s favor. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 89 Bonham was booked for two games on local grounds and arrived for the first on May twentieth. Rector was placed in the box for the first game and was displaying his old time pitching when a scpiabble ensued. The game was forfeited to Denton with a score of two to naught. Denton closed the season May twenty-eighth by a victory over Sherman with a score of four to two. W e expect a championship team this year. It's true Rayzor, Cobb, J. Collins and Camp will be greatly missed; but with Fowler. Francis, Lane, Collins, Cobb and Rector of last year's team back at their respective places, and with several promising young stars, Denton's baseball future is unusually bright. The practice has already begun, and the schedule partly organized including Gainesville, Ft. Worth, Waxahachie, Dallas and Cleburne. The Squad Francis—S. S. Stallings—2nd 1 . or S. S. Rector—P. Lane—C- or 2nd B. Marshnian (new material) Fowler—3rd base or C-Land (new material Collins—P. Cobb—L. F. McMath (new material) E. Miller (new material) (Captains and TOanagrrs Base Ball and Font Ball Trams VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 91 Oratory Oratory lias always been a subject of paramount interest with the D. H. S., but never before has that interest reached such a height as during this year. About the middle of September a contest was held between the four grades of the J ligh School. Chas. Francis was chosen to represent the Senior class; Mack Hlodges, the Junior; Colonel Rayzor, the Sophomore, and Wynne VYool-ev. the Freshman class. The decision of the judges was rendered in favor of the Senior representative. This was the predecessor of a still more important contest. Toward the middle of the past semester, several prominent citizens of Denton offered, as an inducement to further effort in this line, four prize . ‘ awarded four representatives, one from each class, the first prize, a gold medal, to go to the winner of the contest, ten dollars in gold to the one gaining second place, five dollars to the third, and two dollars and a half to the fourts. Naturally this offer aroused much interest. Several representatives from each class were selected, these representatives contesting in order to determine what one from among them should represent his particular class in the final competition. The different class contests were held on successive Fridays. The oratory displayed great talent, and it was a ____u.t matte; for the judges to decide to whom honors were due. Finally, however, the four contestants met in the High School auditorium, and there competed, amid the enthusiastic applause of the student body, for the prizes. After each had acquitted himself with much credit, the gold medal was awarded the Senior representative, Chas. Francis, and the second prize went to Ewell Coleman, representing the Freshmen, third and fourth places being won by Wynne Wooley and Clark Owsley, representing the Soohomore and Junior classes, respectively. A few weeks after the oratorical contest, two of the D. H. S. orators, Chas. Francis and Jerry Fowler, went to Corsicana to debate upon the question of prohibition. In short, the year has been unusually fruitful in bringing to the front talent which, although recognized to exist, yet never had had opportunity to display itself to the public in so favorable a light. 92 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Music Officers of the C Sharp Club Olga Steinman - - - President Jewel Ratten - - - Secretary and Treasurer Belle Bates - - - Pianist Ella May Brashears - - - Librarian C Sharp Club Music is that branch of tthe fine arts which relates to the agreeable combination and succession of sound, either vocal or instrumental, embracing melody and harmony. There is a power in music which the author, the poet, or the orator can not portray in his highest flights of fancy.. It can not be expressed in words, nor yet by the skill of the hand, save it loosen the flood gates of melody where-in is found a medium for the expression of every mood and passion. It is melody that makes the whole world kin; the standard of culture is gauged by the proper appreciation of music. The universal language is the language of music that conveys, alike to the foreign and to the native ear, the sentiment of the composer. Therefore, let us have more music in our High School, that we may receive the benefits that so surely accrue- It was a forward step when in nineteen hundred nine the students of the Denton High realized the importance of a musical department and accordingly organized several clubs, among which was the so-called C-Sharp Club. The Club has been under the direction of Miss M. Helen Higgins, which, with her diligent training, has made wonderful progress. These two years of its career have, indeed, been bright ones, the first year exceeding in membership and the second one in achievements. The C-Sharp has sung in public on several occasions, making its last appearance, the first year, in the commencement exercises. We predict great things for the Club as much musical talent has entered the school this year. Another musical organization, which has branched off from the High School Glee Club and the C Sharp Club, is the Mixed Octette. Tt has appeared in public several times with great success. Its members are Misses Ethel Allen, Oltra Steinman. Tewel Rattan. Cordelia Steinman, and Messrs. Jerry Fowler. Land Rattan. Perren Lyons and John Cobbs. 94 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Senior Advice to Freshmen Freshmen, he ye dignified, as dignity is the essence of success. Model thy conduct like unto that of the Seniors. lie not silly like the Sophomore, nor conceited as the Junior, nor vet wear thy accust mtd a; pearance of greenness, for tis said that a goodly appearame 1 e- ! i: K character. thereby accounting for the fair appearance of t' e Seniors. He ambitious, for therein .ies an asset for success, which ennobleth every man. Wondered ye at the noble Seniors? It is thus accounted for. Put aside thy social aspirations, for verily there are few—the above mentioned .dni - c '.u canst be good scholars and appear in the social circles at the same time. Covet not the laurels of thy upperclassmen, for. though the Seniors have carried - ' ?ins sufficient for thy needs. W ear a studious look that ye may the better deceive thy tutors, likewise be interested in thy teacher's conversation, and ye shall not come to grief on an ex: m YVeu'dst thou be popular? Then be an athlete. W’ouldst thou make go: d grades? Then be a grind; for. verily, the two do not go together. Above all. d not cheat on exams, save when thou hast a good chance, and discovery is unlikely. And. lastly, control thou all elections of whatever character, for thy numbers are goodly. Put forth your orators, excel in all sports, produce good students, and in other ways follow ye in the path of the Senior Class of 19l0-’ll. Thus be it done. Amen. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 95 Who Are They? I am somewhat afraid to describe them to voti, As twill be aggravating my station, lint I'll venture to give you a brief little view Of two adjuncts in our school education. They came in September, ith looks so forbidding. That the talk went about, They'd stop us from kidding. THE FIRST— He's straight as an arrow; He's exceedingly slim; His age is near forty, Hut he's still in the swim. 1 iis I air is quite dark. And his eyes rather brown ; And you feel “kinder creepy When he gives you that frown. m i liysics lie's versed, In Botany so wise, l hai ire is a book. Hut to iead with his eyes. i . t .acuity members ii the feminine side W ere lost with ut hope. When this I’rof. they espied. The second—Yes. I'll describe him to you. As a football coach he knows the game. He's known far and as a lover of jokes, And in baseball has won quite a name. He's not very pretty. But his ways are immense. He would tickle your fancy. In spite of your sense. He’s graceful, he’s cunning. N'ot dudish, but gay; And he’s always attentive To what the girls say. He gives them their questions ith a love catching smile; And helps to answer ()nce in a while. Hut the boys get their questions In ways very cool. And gosh ! when you miss 'em You feel like a fool. By this rhyme of course, there is meant no offense : The facts indeed, are not true. But if you can tell who they are that are meant, I suppose the picture wdll do. Anon. 6 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Basket Ball The record of the basket bad teams grows stronger each year. This year three teams, consisting ut about twenty-six players, were organized with Miss Buster (yd the High bchool faculty) as coach; Beatrice Hogue, captain; Leta Bayless, manager; Ruby Strickland, secretary. The first team was crippled by tie loss of its goals of last year, who were unusua ly good, having been on the team lor three years. The practice began the latter part of September- With several players from the '9-10 team and the new material, we hoped to excel ad the former High School teams. After a month of hard and systematic practice the tryout game to select the nine best players was played, the matched team to be selected from the first and second teams. The line-up was carefully chosen by several coaches from the different schools and was as follows: (ioals—(ieorgia Freeman, Beulah Crain; Sub—Ruby Strickand. Centers—Leta Bayless, Lutie Craddock; Sub—Jessie Freeman. (iuards—Beatrice Hogue. Edith Lacy ; Sub—Luticia Smith. Challenges were sent out to the following schools: Sherman, Cle- burne. Lewisvi le, Sanger, Pilot Point. In the mean time matched games between the three teams of the schools were played. The first game of the season was to have been played November 25 with the Middle team of the C. I. A. Our girls were especially anxious for this game, hoping to get revenge for our defeat in ’09, but for some reason the game was called off by them. The next game was with Cleburne, November 26. Remembering that the C. H. S. had never defeated the I). H. S- in football, base ball or basket ball, we were determined that they should not win this time. The lineup of the C. H- S. was the same as last year, with their experienced goals. Our goals were inexperienced, having never played a matched game before, but we resolved that if they did win. it should not he without a struggle. In the first part of the game our team did the poorest playing of the season, but in the latter part the girls saw that unless something was done the game was going to C. H. S. Then it was that the smiling faces of the visiting team were changed to more serious ones. The scoring of the t le-burne team was at an end, whi'e our scoring had just begun- 1 he game ended 22-22. Although it was not a victory for the D. II. S. it showed that we could play though we were obliged to play by their rules. I lie feature of this game was the playing of Georgia Freeman and Irma. Berry goals for Denton High. There are still better prospe-ts for the 11-12 teams. I wo of the players of this year will be missed but with the new material, the prospects could not be better- While the D. H. S. have Edit’ aCy and Beatrice Hogue for its guards there is small chance of its beinor ' ated. Edith Lacy has been with the team for three years and has bee’- • nsistent player at all times. The centers, Leta Ravless utie Craddock, have been in the line- up for several years, having plavc'’ ;nst Cleburne the first time. The Second Tram 100 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI The Worm That Turned Diddle-dum, diddle-dum, diddle-dum, dum, dee,-' chanted Dick intelligibly, as lie swung across the campus f St. Anthony s towards the hoys dormitory, looming oark.y from the midst of the surrounding trees. O, stop your croaking,” mumbled a hoarse voice behind him, you sound like a bull-frog. If 1 had such a cold as you, I'd keep pretty still.'' ■ i uld vim, indeed? retorted Dick, sarcastica.ly, as he recognized the figure of his chum, Wallace Stanley, known familiarly as Pug. W ell, son, cheer up and don't look so like a funeral. Permit me to remark that you are not far behind in regard to colds. What on earth are you swathed up in Eskimo style for?” he inquired, as he perceived his companion's garb. To put myself in shape for the mid-year hop, of course. As it is now, 1 can't even detect the odor of those onions the cook's eternally frying. What idiots we were not to wrap up after the race. Now if it had been “Speaking of Peggy. interrupted Dick, or P iff, as he had been dubbed by his fellows, reminds me, I've a scheme to take down his vanity a trifle. 1;’ he comes in tonight, watch for your cue. and don't give me away. So long! And before Pug could question him further he had vanished in the direction the study room. Now, what can P.ifF be up to? Alas, poor Peggy, 1 see thy finish, remarked Pug as he departed to his room. Now Peggy was what the hoys of St. Anthony’s termed a dude—a good-hearted enough fellow, but, being an Englishman, entirely unversed in the ways of young America. The careless, unaffected manners of his class mates proved a never-ending source of astonishment to Reggy, whose life seemed bounded by mirrors, scent-bottles, and fine linen. lie was method: cal. practical, and extremely gullible, all of which vastly amused Pug and A d. That night Peggy, feeling the need of companionship, made his way down the hall and paused at the door jointly owned and occupied by the-e two vouths. As he rapped on the door, he heard unmistakable sounds of altercation within, and when, responding to an invitation to enter, he opened the door. P.iff hailed him with: “Come here, vou—I’m trving to convince Pug that his hair is growing thin and that he needs to use mv hair tonic; but he asserts that he doesn’t need it “Of course, if my hair were thin I'd use his old tonic, for its the best going, but it wounds mv vanitv to acknowledge that mv raven locks are growin sparse—thev aren’t are thev? Pug annealed naively. Reggv forgot the Question at mention of the tonic, for. truth to tell, his own hair was persistent'v thinning oait. and he had tried in vain to remedy the evil. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 101 If you know anything that will keep one's hair from falling,'' he said eagerly, tor pity's sake, deah boy, give me the recipe.” Well,” hesitated Biff, of course 1 shouldn't want to tell everyone, but I'll tell you, since you're a friend, hirst, you take a bottle of glue and mix with a lia.f a pound of melted cheese, (you can melt it over the lamp) and add five tablespoonfuls of peroxide. It sounds awfully foolish, but it's dandy —use it myself all the time.” Reggy was inc.ined to be incredulous, but upon solemn protestations from both boys, he waxed enthusiastic. “Believe I'll fix some now. so as to get my hair growing in time for the mid-year-er-jump. Hop, corrected Biff. ' Sure thing, old man, I'd begin right off. I'll lend you a bottle of g tie. W hen Reggy had departed on his fpiest for beauty, Biff collapsed into a chair, and for fully five minutes he and Pug rocked to and fro in helpless mirth. The next morning Reggy's place at breakfast was vacant, and upon inquiry it was stated that he was not well. But the fol owing day a sadder and a wiser Reggy appeared upon the scene. His usually smooth hair was rough and sticky while its glossy lustre was replaced by a streaky, faded yellow. However much his pride suffered, Reggy tefused to divulge the secret of his transformation, and before long his hair had returned to its normal condition and the incident was forgotten. The mid-year hop was the chief event of the year at St- Anthony's, and Seniors and Freshmen alike arrayed themselves in festive regaiia and attended this, the most elaborate affair of the season. On the night of this particular ball, as Biff, suffering from the stiffness of his high col ar. and Pug. silently enduring the agony of new patent-leather pumps, removed their great-coats in the cloak-room, they were met by a suave negro, who, hisk-broom in hand, offered to brush them. It was not often that they had an opportunity of being brushed by a liveried lackey, so both Pug and Biff submitted to a thorough brushing. We can’t be the Apollos we otherwise should, with these beastly colds. However, we'll do our best. murmured Pug. as he started across the room to join a bevy of girls who had just entered. “Why, hel'o. Pug. said one of them. Pug’s especial admiration. “When did vt u-er- . Here she paused, exchanged glances with her companions, and with a murmured excuse they hurried away, leaving Pug too astonished to protest. However, he recovered sufficiently to join a group of his classmates, and was soon engaged in lively conversation. But some wav, his most bri’liant jokes seemed to fall on desert air, and after a few moments, thev one bv one drifted away, while Pug stared in dismay. Everywhere he met with the same peculiar treatment until he was completely mystified. He was frr the third time approaching a jolly crowd, when Biff appeared sud-den'y at his side and propelled him to a corner. 102 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLL f.. Do I appear clothed and in my right mind, or not? he inquired belligerently. Everyone treats me so queerly that I begin to doubt my sanity. Same here, agreed Pug- Here's Reggy; let's ask him what the matter is. In response to their questions Reggy seemed to hesitate a few moments before answering. Finally, smiling significantly, he asked Really now, don't you think you have a little too much on? “Too much what? queried Pug and Riff in chorus. Why too much perfume, of course. answered Reggy innocently. Perfume! Great Caesar’s ghost! There's no perfume on ns. There most certainly is. asserted Reggy. smells like the five-cent soap variety, he added consolingly, and passed on. leaving the two friends staring blankly into each other's faces. 1 don’t know how the .-41111 got on. observed Riff, firmly, but 1 m not going to stay here to be laughed at. Me neither. answered Pug. ungrammatically, “Come on. Together they made their way to the cloak room, and thence plodded homeward in silence. When Rift unlocked their door, he perceived an envelope thrust beneath it. and throwing himself into a chair, he uninterestedly tore open the fiap. As he read the contents of the missive, incredulity, then anger, then humor was depicted upon his face. Never again, he said conclusively, handing the paper with a grim smile to his companion. This is what l’ug read: I bribed the negro to pour it on when he brushed you. Do you remember the hair tonic? I think we are now quits-—REGGY.” And Riff and Pug remarked in unison. Well. I'll be jiggered ! —E. J. A., Tl. VOLUME VI THE ERONCO-1911 103 A Vision It was one morning about the middle of December. I had to look up some notes on Montgomery's History; and, before the holidays, the critical hook on Shakespeare had to be read. That accounts for my being upstairs but not for my rapid descent into some region which must have been the Realm of the IJlest; for while there I had an extraordinary experience. It seemed that a discussion had already been going on in this strange region before I arrived : for as I entered a handsome gent email with long curling mustache arose and spoke thus: “(ientlemen I agree with vou in these matters. Perhaps 1 a’Ai too exacting and haven’t enough patience with the student of today, but it is almost beyond endurance for youngsters of some sixteen summers to presume to critize my productions and even my character and conduct- Whv just a few days ago some one asserted that there must have been a mystery connected with my earlv life. Furthermore, they have actually gone so far as to robe themselves in the mantle of wisdom and sav that Macbeth lias weak points in its plot: that it was foolish to have Macbeth slay the King's body-guard; that Macbeth should have made arrangements to dispose of the two sons before he murdered Duncan; and that 1. who am noted for my true conception of human nature did not present the character of Lady Macduff in its natural light. Verv good ! Very good! In a few more generations there will be no need of writers and books.” I was just beginning to realize that William Shakespeare himself hail made this just complaint against the Senior Literature Class, when the voice of a second gentleman was heard saying. “Perhaps had the Yankee Montgomery been endowed with a broad and discerning intellect, he might have been able to see boTfTfHe winning and losing side of a question. He might also have had some hint of a fbgical connection in his jumbled facts. However, since he is a Yankee, every one expects him to love the down trodden negro and to see nothing but the good side of William Llovd Harrison’s character. Even though he is narrow minded, vet he may at east make the heart of some Reb yearn in the desire to show the world what a reallv logical history is.” I found myself anxious to scan the contenance of Mr- Montgomery, but before 1 had time to grasp the full meaning of his words, a pleasant, poetical looking gentleman had taken his stand. He began. Sirs. I have no complaint concerning the slandering of my character nor has anyone thrown slurs at my writings. But my nervous system is wrecked by the way my metrical structure is butchered. Sometime when I am in the room inspecting the work a student will arise and read. Te dum. te dum dum. te te dum. dum dum te, Yow such slaughter is enough to make one wish he had never permitted Aeneas to rebuild Troy. Instantly 1 recognized the barbarous scansion of the Senior Class, but I 104 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI had no further time for thought or interruption, for. at the concluding word of this statement, a venerable old gentleman disgustedly said. “These are indeed grievous wrongs, my fellow sufferers. Hut after ali my painstaking care to select the very best problem that involve the different principles and in the best possible forms. 1 constantly hear the cry, V hy didn t he state this example in plain English! Who could construct that figure.' If he must give those numericals. why didn't he give answers?' Now I’m sure when one begins the elegant' study of Geometry, it is beneath his dignity to have answers before him- Immediately there flashed into my memory similar statements regarding Geometry made either in the class room or on the school ground by members of the class when a hard geometry or trigonometry problem had been found. Vet 1 had no time to offer an apology as a certain scholarly man arose and spoke in this manner: I have listened with heartfelt sympathy to the many wrongs suffered at the hands of this class, which each of van has patiently borne. Vet the slaughter of the principles of physics has taxed my power of endurance. The confusion of the laws of electricity with the laws of gravitation is nearly unbearable, however. 1 try to forebear and be lenient in my judgment. There lie dormant in this class qualities which will in time spring forth and astound the world in their magnitude. IWtt at that moment 1 must have quickly passed to my natural abode: for I found myself in the bed with a sprained ankle and a bandaged head. Therefore, my vision was only the result of a “sudden drop caused by the overtaxed mind of a Senior of 1911. who needed a loner delayed holiday. —Mattie McMath, '11. VOLUME VI THE EBOKCO-1911 105 The Triumph of a Tenderfoot Chas. I. Francis. It was in the early eighties, when that vast stretch of land known as West Texas was considered a desert, barren and unproductive, that John Hendrix, son of a Chicago capitalist came south on a business trip- He had ali the small vices considered essential in the circle of high society and was a welcome prospective for many t hicago mothers who had marriageable daughters. He had never been a lion in society, nor did his inclinations teno in this direction; but had it been otherwise, he had many accomplishments that might have insured such an ambition. t college he had won laurels on the athletic field, as well as in literary lines, that were much coveted by many of his companions. Yet Hendrick thought little of them, or of society modes and fashions. The young man's only love affair, which, by the wav, had been in college, had been nipped in the bud by a rather prejudiced father who had taken his daughter off to Europe to further pursue her studies in music, and incidentally that he might stop what he considered a youthful love affair. Thus it was that he saw fit to comply with his father’s wishes and go to Texas to attend to some much neglected business of the firm of Hendrick Company. And therein lies a story. He found himself one hot summer day at a quaint railroad station, with no houses in sight save a tumbled down building which was a saloon, grocery, dry goods and hardware store combined in one. The depot agent was no-where to be seen; so Hendrick picked up his suit case and stalked over to the store, feeling out of sorts with nature in general, and his father’s foreman in particular for not being on hand to meet him, as was agreed. Seeing a cloud of dust in the distance, ami surmising that this was probably the foreman, he turned his suitcase up on end and sat down to wait with what fortitude he possessed. Ten minutes later, with a flourish of whip and reins, the buggy drew up beside Hendrick and the foreman cried out: “Sorry, sir. that I was late, but the sorrel on the off-side got a bit unruly and I couldn't make the thirty-five miles in the given three hours.” “This is Jackson, is it? W ell, that's all right only I thought T had been forgotten and left on my own resources in this God-forsaken country.” “W ell. Mr- Hendrick, you’ll like it better on acquaintance. T found it so in my case And now. if you'll give me your case. I'll strap it behind the rig and we ll make it back to the ranch in short order. The long drive to the ranch, over a mere trail, rough and dusty, was made very agreeable to Hendrick by the quaint and humorous stories of the foreman. He learned that a band of cattle thieves had been causing no little trouble to the ranchmen, and in a well-organized body, were becoming so bold as to be a serious menace to the cattle business. To- a practical young 106 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME Vi Chicago man, knowing litt.e of the danger of frontier life, this presented more Hie aspect ot a novel, than ot grim reality, and caused little trepidation, but rather a keen desire to have a part in the extermination of the band, they arrived at the one-story ranch house with its outlying quarters and slieus, about Halt an hour betore sun down- 1 he horses were unhitched and turned into a small corral, and Hendrick accompanied his foreman into the house. I here was small formality in his reception as he was greeted by each cowboy with a hearty howdy-do and a still heartier hand-shake. After supper all went out into the yard, where lounging around on broken benches and saddle blankets, they enjoyed their pipes and passed away the time bv telling coarse jokes. A few moments later Hendrick and the foreman joined the circle, the f« rmer noticing two things, but regarding one with no more suspicion than the other, as both were mere idle thoughts The first thing that lie noticed was that the night was the most beautiful he had even seen. The moon, seeming to come up from the broad expanse of prairie, cast its reflected beams upon a scene, remantic to say the least. I ru-tv. thought Hendrick, here lies a second Italy undiscovered I he other passing fancy, which he had, was that the moment he joined the circle, a Mexican and an evil-looking cowboy walked oft. Hendrick catching but two muttered words, tenderfoot and government spy. W ithout the least suspicion that these epithets applied to him. he saw the pair mount their ponies and ride off at a gall p. He learned later that they were characters with a rather shady reputation, and at the present were employed on the . ranch, a short distance to the west. During the next few days Hendrick paid close attention to the business that had brought him West, but nevertheless made several private excursions appertaining to the band of cattle thieves. Many were the jokes made at his expense by the cowboys, and many the laughing remarks made about the tenderfoot. It was one of these excursions that came very near to fulfilling the joking prophecies of the cowboys. Hendrick had gone a little farther than usual, over into what was called the hill-country. It was a broad vvaste. broken here and there by steep hills, containing deep gulches, and numerous cliffs. There was a small trail leading to one of the largest of these hills, and Hendrick was following this, when without warning, two armed men with black masks, jumped from behind some sage bush. Halt!” Hands up.” exclaimed the nearer, who. without further par’ance, relieved Hendrick of his gun. tied his hands behind him. and blindfolded him- So much for a green horn who hasn't sense enough to 'tend to a baby, much less to government business. “I guess, sonnv. vou’ll find out enough about cattle thieves before you're done with them !” Yes, we can manage this one, Jim. just like wwe have a few others. T reckon, and I don't see that he's so much different from the general run of VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 107 I liable to protest against bis mistaken identity, Hendrick was taken with them, conscious of being led by a circuitous route along the foothills, to what place, he knew not. Suddenly there was heard a ga.loping of horses, coming around the trail in the opposite direction from that taken by Hendrick's captors, who, he surmised were two of the cattle thieves and had mistaken him for a government spy. He knew his life was in danger: yet he did not fully realize his position. The sound approached and it was easy to tell that not .ess than three or four horses were coming. With muttered oaths, the cattle thieves turned their horses and started up a by-path, leading Hendrick’s horse by a rope. The trot increased to a gallop, and with an effort Hendrick succeeded in freeing his hands. He jerked the bandage from his eyes, and with one cut of his pocket knife, severed the rope by which his mount was led. The cattle thieves, whom he recognized as the two men that had called at the ranch a few days before, turned quickly and fired at him. But Hendrick had turned and was galloping down the trail, leaning low over his saddle horn. One shot took effect in his left arm. but with his right he guided the horse over the rough path. Just as he turned the corner, a rider driving three horses in front, came arund a bend only a few feet away. “John Hendrick! Helen Barclay! What are you doing driving horses on this blasted range? “Well, what is John Hendrick, ex-captain and half-back of Harvard foot-ball team, doing out here?” “Why, my father owns a ranch out here.” “And so does my uncle own the Z ranch, where I have been staying the past six months, trying to breathe enough pure air to repay me for the impure of Paris “Well it's unite luckv for me that you came when vo« did or I might have been in worse quarters—among the cattle thieves. “Then those shots 1 heard were fired at you! And your arm is hurt! “ o, just a flesh wound which isn't of the least consequence And so John Hendrick met and rode back to Z ranch with Helen Barclay, his old sweetheart, who was at present the idol of all the ranchmen and cowb ys in the vicinity, as she had been of gentlemen of higher quality in Baris. But this was not the only v isit. The trail between Z ranch and his father's, heretofore rarely used, became plainly marked and showed signs of much travel. The days passed by and lengthened into weeks, yet Hendrick was content to remain here. Hendrick's captors were seen no more in the neighborhood and the band of cattle thieves vanished with them. Several weeks after this incident Hendrick received this telegram from his father: “Chicago, 111.. Sept 5. 188—. Mr. John Hendrick. Cross Bar Ranch -------------Texas. 108 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Dear Son:—Will expect you home soon. Did you exterminate the cattle thieves, as my foreman writes, or is it a joke? “YOUR FATHER. Hendrick, accompanied by Helen Barclay, rode over to the small railway station and sent the following analogous reply: “Cros« Bar Ranch, Sept. 6, 188—. Mr. J. J. Hendrick, Chicago, 111. Dear Father:—The tenderfoot triumphed. Expect me home in a week accompanied by Mrs. John Hendrick, in whom lies the vanquished. “YOUR SON.” The Scarlet Sweater Burrell Stiff. It was the night before the great game, and “Dutchv's Place.” a dirty little joint much frequented by college men, was packed to its doors. It seemed that every man was trying to talk as loudly as possible, and the noise was so great that one could scarcely hear himself shout. At the very height of the c.amor. the voices of two men arose in heated argument- Immediately the noise ceased, and every one crowded around the participants in the quarrel. I tell vou. St. Marks will win!” cried the first, a pale youth whom all knew to he Walter Harden, a member of the fast sporting set. To what extent do you wish to hack that statement? asked the other a flashily dressed man with an enormous diamond stud. “To the extent of four thousand do lars. and the face of the young spendthrift Pushed, for this sum was his total allowance from his rich and stern father, who he knew would withdraw him from college if he were to gamble away so much m nev. Done.” replied this snorting man who was common'y known as Stubbs, and the bet was made. The next morning dawned still, cloudv and criso. an ideal dav for the game. But Sandy Faversham. the star full-back for St- Marks, had no eye for the weather, for he was ouckeriu his brows over one of Euclid’s brain teaser ’ittle thinking that within hi newer lav th eeollege career of a fellow student For without Sandv. St. ' arks was nre to lose, and if St. Marks lost. Harden would he disgraced in the eves of his father. But this thought rouhl not trouble his already over-taxed brain, so thinking that he needed exercise. Sandv mit on his iersev and went for a stroll. As he passed the “gym.” the coach called out for him to be careful and not disab’e himself. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 109 but Sandy only laughed and walked on. As he was passing a thick clumq of bushes, two men arose from the shrubbery and attacked him, one being armed with a thick club and the other with an iron bo.t- Nothing daunted the big full-back snatched a paling from a fence, and had soon disarmed the two “thugs” by sweeping blow's on their wrists. The ruffians now jumped on him using their bare hands, trusting to their number to win, but they w'ere soon undeceived. The husky player was more than a match for them, and soon they both fled ignominiouslv. As soon as they were out of sight, Sandy began to look himself over for injuries, but found none with the exception of a badly torn jersey.. He did not think this to be a serious accident, however, and walked on to the little sporting-goods store with the intention of buying a new jersey. He found the shop closed, and had no better fortune at any of the other places. So he went back to the gym where he again failed to beg, buy. or borrow a sweater- Thinking that he perhaps had an old one. he returned to his room where, after much rummaging, he found an old scarlet jersev. Putting this on. he discovered that it was much too tight, but he was compelled by necessity to wear it. Then he trotted down to the “gym” and found that all the rest of the squad had dressed and were ready for the game. After a shower and a rub-down, he donned his own suit, and together with the other players went down to the fie’d. The Glendale eleven had already arrived, and the great game was soon begun. The first quarter ended with a safety for (Ilendale, but during the next two periods it was hard, grilling play for both teams, with never a tally to relieve the monotony. The last quarter bid fair to be like the others, and when the teams lined up with but a half a minute to play. St. Marks had the ball on the (Ilendale twenty-yard line- ■■Fifty-four, thirty-six. one hundred five, ninety-four, twenty-two!” The little quarter-back spit out the signals like bullets. It was Sandy through the line, and through the line went Sandy. The St. Marks rooters groaned inwardly and cursed the quarter-back for calling such a foolish play. But no! A great cheer went up from the side lines, for out of that struggling mass of canvas-clad humanity shot the scar et sweater and Sandy tore down the field with only one man in pursuit. The spectators held their breath. Could he make the winning touch-down? Would he be downed by his pursuer? These questions were soon settled, for the (Tendale man made a desperate grab ?t the jersey of the flying full-back. But the very tightness of the sweater offered no grin for his fingers, and Sandy laid the ball squarely behind the G’endale goal posts- “Dutchv’s Place was a roaring mob of iovful collegians on that glad ni ht. and manv students cheered themselves hoarse in the streets of the town. But Sandv was not to be found. He sat alone in the curtained-off portion ( f the ’ittle cafe, pondering over his experiences of the dav. Especially was he puzzled over the attemot to wavlav him. “What in the world did those chars want with me?” he muttered. 110 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI “They knew I wouldn't be carrying any valuables. As if in answer to his soliloquy, he heard the voices of two men who were conversing cautiously in the next booth. Pete, ' said the first, “dat guy wuz sure some tough. “Tough! replied the second, you couldn't kill him with a cannon! And strong! 1 kin feel his fists now ! And the unlucky highwayman groaned in memory of the thumps- Me too, said Pete, but de woist part is dot when I taps Stubbs fer them fifty plunks, he says, Way, nay. my lad, you never skinned that rah-rah boy,’ or woids to that effect. The answer to Pete's oration was unintelligible to Sandy, but he had heard enough to reveal the whole plot against him. Stubbs, having bet heavily on (ilendale. had taken this method to weaken St. Marks, but he was unsuccessful. Across the campus stood the deserted dormitories on whose darkened windows was reflected the light of many bonfires built to ce’ebrate the victory. But in one window a large lamp burned steadily, for Walter Harden sat at his table busily scribbling a letter to his father. At last, he arose and sealed the letter, smiling slightlv as he did so. “If it hadn't been for Paver-sham's tight jersey. he said, this epistle would be a mere hint for the pater to prepare for the reception of his prodigal son by the ancient and wise ceremony of slaying the fatted calf VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 111 Uncle Hiram's Mistake The noisy laughter coming from the front room where Hattie was entertaining some friends rendered Uncle Hiram’s attempts at slumber useless. The long si.ence was at length broken by an explosive yawn from Uncle Hiram, immediately followed by a mild protest. “Dew yew kno Xancy, Tin gittin sick of these hullabaloos ever’ night! (jittin’ so Hattie has a feller ever' night. 1 can’t git a good night’s sleep no more ter save my hide ” (). well, Hiram.” mildly soothed Aunt Xancy, “remember yew were young yourself once.” Uncle Hiram was quiet for a time; then relieving himself of a throaty chuckle, he continued: “Dew yew remember that time Si Peters got ahead of me and tuck yew tew the singing school; and how when he was puttin’ on his coat, I reached over and cut his tugs and put yew in mv own sleigh, and drove off home with vew?” ‘'Guess I remember it. Hiram; yew alters wus playing jokes, and I suppose that’s why I married yew; ’cause I never could get rid of yew.” “Humph,” grunted Uncle Hiram, and turned over. The next morning Uncle Hiram wore an air of thoughtful meditation, broken frequent.y by throaty chuckles. After dinner he hitched up old Harry and drove over to his eldest daughter’s house, where he explained matters to her and dictated the following note: “DEAR MR. HAMPTOX:—Please be at the grove tomorrow evening at X o’clock, and you will meet with a great surprise. “Hastily, HATTIE.” .Vellie wrote six notes exactly like this, except that the names of the parties addressed and the time set, which was just twenty minutes later than its predecessor, were different Uncle Hiram then took his notes to the postoffice. He saw them properly mailed, so that the young men woidd receive them the next day. The grove mentioned in Uncle Hiram’s notes was a favorite trysting place of country people. It was a clump of trees, about a half-mile from Unc e Hiram’s house and could be reached by making a short cut through his pasture and cr ssing a frog pc nd « ver a fallen tree. This pond was about tl irtv feet wide and went half way around the grove, there joining a stream, which ke t the pond supplied with water. At the present time, as was usual in summer, ihe water was low and fcul with mud and a thick green slime. mak;ng a desirab’e home for frogs Ml the ne t dav Uncle Hiram wore a mvsterious air. and frequently nt Van v ' rc1 t him rhmkJin0 to himself. She knew something was on foot but could not get a word out of him. About 6 o’clock that night. Unc’e Hiram slipped dow n toward the grove after the cows, carrying a bucket in his hand. Reaching the log over 112 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI the frog pond, he sat down astride of it and began to liberally dress the log with the contents of his pail, hitching backward until he reached the other shore. A few moments ater he was driving his cows home and gleefully chuckling to himself. In the mean time, each of the six young men received his note, and instantly grew several inches taller. Each firmly believed that he was to become the recipient of some special favor from Miss Hattie Perkins. Each had sought the especial privilege of her company several times, but had been refused Accordingly each swain, supposing that she had fallen in love with him, arrayed himself in his best and hurried forth in time to reach the tryst-ing p ace at the exact time mentioned. The chores done, I'ncle Hiram informed Aunt Nancy that he should be out that evening, and putting on his hat and coat, he departed to the same place to which the others were going- The side of the frog pond toward I’ncle Hiram’s house was cleared, except a narrow fringe of alders along the bank. Taking a winding way around the cow path, I’ncle Hiram reached the other side about fifteen minutes of 8, and creeping into the thick bushes near the fa.len log. he sat down on a big pine to await developments. Promptly at 8 o'clock the performance began. Yith a broad grin Uncle Hiram watched W es Hampton come along dressed in his best, with a rose in his buttonhole. It was broad daylight, but confident that his sweetheart was waiting for him in the grove, he boldly approached the fallen tree and started across. He had not taken a dozen steps forward before a worried expression crossed his face and his body began to try in vain to stand up-There were a few, wild, zig-zag movements; then he slid from the log and disappeared in the slimy water. In a few seconds he emerged, completely covered with mud and green slime, sputtering forth remarks that congealed the atmosphere. With a disgusted look he crawled upon the bank and sneaked off though the woods. Ae he disappeared. Uncle Hiram's shoulders shook with repressed merriment, while a little stream coursed down each cheek. In precisely twenty minutes, the next act was on, an exact duplicate of the other; and so they came on at intervals of twenty minutes, until the six episodes had occurred and the crestfallen young men were wending their separate ways home, conscious that they had been Exiled, for as they journeyed along, the thought came to them that the log had been greased. The comedy had lasted two hours. It was now 10 o'clock; and shaking with mirthful recollections. Uncle Hiram rose, stretched himself, and started for home. Eorce of habit is strong, and it carried Uflicle Hiram out on the log before he thought. Then the fun began. Realizing he was caught, he attempted to make a run for the other shore, and right then and there, began some of the most wonderful acrobatic performances that ever were seen off or on the stage- He danced the muscle dance, introducing steps that would have turned a professional green wdth envy. The inevitable could not be staved off. Uncle Hiram swung his arms and legs around like a windmill, VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 113 but lnally he pave up, and with a howl of dismay, disappeared in the green slime of the frog pond. An instant later he emerged, spitting out red-hot adjectives, hut as he crept up the slippery hank, his sense of humor asserted itself, and he burst into roar after roar of laughter at his own expense. In the days when superstition held its sway in the New England states, there was situated a house in a small village some few miles out from Boston, which had caused no small amount of commotion. The house was located in a hamlet that lay at the highest part of a rich rolling country, before which rose too abruptly the wooded foothills of the blue mountains away to the westward. In this house a large front room that had been closed from the view of the world for over a generation held the wonderful mystery. A great crime had been committed in the house many years before that had caused the excitement. A Mr. Perkins, the owner of the house at that time, had been shot in the front room and after the body was removed, it was locked up. No person during the long lapse of time had seen in the room : although the Perkins fami y and their descendants had occupied the house all the time-The fact that spiritualists had taken part in the trial of the murderer also cast a peculiar light on the occurrence. Forty years had now elapsed since the episode and no great excitement had come up about the event, but one day an accident took p.ace that put the old storv on the lips of every one anew. At this time Mrs. Perkins had alreadv passed away and her only daughter had married a Mr. Holt, t hie morning Mrs. Holt attempted t ' look into the mysterious room through a small ho e in the curtain. At first she could see nothing, but. as the sun threw a small rav into the room she beheld a pale, thin figure standing in the opposite corner with a white robe thrown over it- She was startled and screamed in a terrifving tone, which attracted the attention of two of her neighbors Thev tried to look into the room but could never see in it. Mrs. Ho t would not allow the neighbt rhood to be informed at once, for she was superstitious like her mother. She was afraid some one would want to open the room, which she feared would bring a great calamity on them. However, the news soon spread over the town. 1 he incident was the theme of conversation on the street corners and at the tavern. 1 he children would not pass on the sidewalk next to the house, but would go down the opposite side, and sometimes would even wa k a block around- A neighbor said one night, seeing a peculiar light glimmering through the dusty window, and approaching nearer, he beheld a most uncanny sight. 1 here he saw ghosts and witches in a dance. Men transformed to beasts, black grim, and —IRMA BRUCE. Revealed 114 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI terrible were furnishing the music. The witches reeled around the room and each in her cold hand held a bright light, whereby he was enabled to see Perkins in the midst of the revel. A few days .ater another incident occurred that made the impenetrable mystery more complex than ever. That day a fine rain was falling steadily, and the mist hung heavy over the city. As Mrs. Holt was sitting in the house alone she began to hear a grinding noise that sounded as though it were in the old room. She listened close y, trying to make herself believe it was something in the street, but it sounded the same Again she called in two of the neighbors to see if they could ascertain what the noise could be. The noise still continued, sometimes low and grinding at other times louder and shrieking. Suddenly they heard a great commotion in the room! All was astir in a moment! The house seemed to quake from top to bottom! An awful sobbing, rising into a blood-curdling scream came from the room as if something was in agony! “What can it be?” they all asked in a chorus. A great fear awed them to silence. Then the noise stopped and nothing more was heard. W hen Mrs. Holt's nerves had quieted enough, she asked one of the neighbors to go out with her to try to get a peep in the room. After several attempts they decided they would be unable to see into the dark and dismal room, but finally they got a glimpse of a ghostly figure lying on the floor- A second look showed it was the object previously seen and at a place on the body where it was uncovered, a white robe shone out. Soon the whole village was excited bv the story, and all. the rich and the poor alike, were occupied in gathering and discussing news about it. and in visiting the old house. The evening paper had a who'e page devoted to the event. When Mr. Holt came in from his day's work his wife met him at the gate and told him the news. After supper they were again startled by a bumping tv ise which soon resumed its old rasping way. As curious people passed along, the frightened couple invited them in to hear the noise. The old stories of the witch and ghost dances were repeated. As Mr. and Mrs. Ho t had no children to inherit the place, and as they were growing old. they decided they would open the room the next day. Early the next morning a great crowd assembled at the old house to see the room opened. Mr- Holt, with several brave men. went to the door with weapons in hand. They tried the lo k with several keys and at last it gave wav with a rustv c’ang. The old d or flew open and there lav the object which throughout the vears had been shrouded in mvsterv. For a few moments the men stood as if stunned bv a terrific shock. Then a brave man walked over and with a cold, nale hand uncovered the object The white being that had caused so muHi excitement was a marble statue handed down in the Perkins familv for manv centuries. The sheet had been thrown over it whde the cornse of the murdered man was in there. The next mvsterv was the cause of its falling on the floor. After a close examination tbev found the corner in which the statue was setting had sunk down. One of the men went outside. kneU down, and looked under the house to see what was the matter. There he saw a large Newfoundland dog VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 115 that belonged to one of the neighbors- The dog bad sought this place for protection during the bad weather, and while lie was scratching himself out a bed he had dug under one of the corner stones and caused that part of the room to sink. The digging made the grinding noise. When the statue fell, the dog gave a yelp in terror. Both noises sounded like the haunts of a drearv night So. after a half century, “the mystery was revealed. —PAUL BAKER, '12. 116 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI H+++++++++++++++++4- ¥ V ¥ ¥ V v y 8 v y ¥ V V ¥ I Tis a little harmless joking, And a merry pun or two; Bits of literary effort That we trust, appeal to you. If the points of wit escape you. Laugh as if the joke were fair. For like pins in maidens’ dresses, I ho unseen, the points are there. ¥ v y V 9 V V ¥ y v 9 y y y y y y y y Rhymes and Jingles 118 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI All's [Not] Well That Ends [Not] Well A TRAGEDY IN C MINIS—IN FOUR ACTS. SCENE I—Science room—Members of Senior class in various attitudes—Boys in deep consultation—Enter Mr. Payne. Mr. 1’. (after a few remarks introducing the lesson)— So we should always keep in mind the law of the magnet- Miss Ruby, you may state the law.” Ruby M.—(who is ignorant of the deep laid plains of the boys)—Like forces repel, unlike attract. Mr. P.—' Correct; sit down. Char.ie, (noticing an air of abstraction in that youth) you may state tthe law again. Charlie gazes serenely into space- Mr. P.— Charlie!! Charlie (jumping up hastily)—“Er-did you speak to me? Mr. P.— State the law of magnets.” C harlie— hy-er-ah-l don't believe 1 remember it. (Sits down under Mr- P.'s astonished gaze). Mr. P.— Jerry, you may state it. Jerry (rising and remaining sunk in deep thought)— I don't know.” Mr. P. (becoming suspicious)— Alden?” Alden (mumbling)—“Dunno. Mr- P. (with increased emphasis)—“BENNNTE SMITH, YOU MAY STATE THE LAW.” Bennie (obediently)— Like poles —(angry murmurs of Piker”— “Shut up! from the class)—“like poles attract, unlike repel. (Sits down triumphantly amid smiles from the class.) Mr. P. (somewhat appeased)— Haven’t you got it just backward? Garrett, state the law. Garrett (innocently)—“Er-which law was it you wanted?” Mr. P. (sharply)— The law of magnets Garrett (with sublime idiocy)— ’hy-ah-really. I don’t know.” Mr. P.’s angry passions begin to liise: so with a final effort he appeals to Basil, the bright and shining 'uminarv of the class— Basil, what is the law? Basil (blankly)— I don't know. (Subdued laughter in the rear.) Mr- P. (pausing, glaring severely at Basil until the young man is seen trying to crawl under his chair)—“Keane, you may.” Kearie rises, opens his mouth and is about to speak when Alden punches him violently, and with a gasp lie subsides, murmuring I don’t know’.” Mr. P. (angrilv as bell rings)—..A few more lessons like this anrf some of you will get D on your reports. ’ VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 119 (Exit class, chuckling over their easy method of escaping the lesson.; SCENE 11—Monday—Same scene—Lesson in Physics just concluded. Mr. P. (as bell rings)— All the boys of the ciass except Roland and Irma will meet me here promptly at four this afternoon. Tableau—general pandemonium. SCENE 111—Same as before—five-thirty o’clock. Boys of Senior Physics assembled—weary expressions. Mr. Carlisle (who has been lecturing one hour) in conclusion—“Mr Payne, have you anything to add?” Mr. P.— No, I believe you have expressed my sentiments” (united sigh of relief from class) but the class wiil meet me again at the same hour tomorrow, and bring your books. You may as well improve your time.” (Groans of anguish as class files out with looks of despair.) Roland and Irma. (who have been waiting without to hear the outcome) cheerfully— Well, Jerry, did you have a pleasant time?” Jerry (grouchily)— Aw. shut up. SCENE IV.—Tuesday—Week later—Mr- P. discovered dealing out report cards. Mr. P.—“Of course, all those who don’t get A on conduct cannot expect to be exempted from the examinations.” Seniors jauntily open reports—Looks of dismav spread over their faces United groans from class— ‘P. plus on conduct—C—C—Oooh! P.rrrr!!” Curtain.—(Slow music.) —E- J. A.—’ll. 120 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI LAWYERS. McNiel Forester (Freck) (Bab) Cases in All Courts No Evidence Necessary As we prevail by strength of argument. Reference—Senior Hist .rv Class. (l.ffiffice—History Room... Hours—All the time. Mr. Payne—“Roland, did the thermometer come into use in later times, or did Adam and Eve have them ?” Roland McNiel (unattentive)— “Yes. I believe they had the Faren-heat then.” There's a learned young Junior who said : “I fear I will never be wed. I can translate from Plato About a potato. But I do not know how to make bread.” Mr. Jackson (in History class— “Roland . what were the ‘underground railroads' just spoken of? Roland— Wy: thev were railroads under ground. I guess ” (Class laugh.) “Well, that's right. Mr. Payne—“Trma. what becomes of water when it is nut in the sun ? Irma Foster (learnedly) — “It evaporizes. .. ATTENTION PARENTS. ..Send vour children to C. FRANCIS to be trained in Proper Behavior. Good Denortnient a Specialty. A. D. MILLER. Mechanical Drawing and Architecture Lost, Stolen or Strayed, a HEART. Has been but slightly used; was securely locked when last seen, and contained some valuable secrets. Reward for information leading to its discovery. Address ALDEN (Dutch) MILI.F.R. or MISS KATIE DYER. Mr. Payne— Willie, when was the thermometer first invented? Will Sullivan (very thoughtfully) — About—W ell, I thiuk it was about— Garrett George (in a whisper)— Fifteen B. C. Will—“About 15 B. C. And Will still wonders why they laughed. ATTENTION ! ! ! Proposals Glibly Given. No two COLONEL RAY20R. KITES! KITES!! Made by CHARLES I. FRANCIS. Trial flights made between 8 and 9 o’clock on school mornings. NOTICE OF SALE. Freshmen! High Quality and Low Prices. I have in my possession a six-inch leather belt, a white sweater (black in some places) and a pair of boots (slightly damaged), which I desire to sell. They have been used but a short time: in fact, onlv through my High School course. You can wear them a similar lemrth of time. IRMA (Bab) FORESTER, Build up vour strength in the FOWLER-BAYLESS GYM. Rates Reasonable. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 121 What You Will. SUMMARY. Prologue. The hero resolves to postpone his lesson until morning, when he thinks he will rise early and prepare for the oxam. (A Tragedy in Three Acts.) ACT I. Time 8:30 P. M. Kilter Hero ( ?)—A Freshman. P reatlies there a Fresh with soul so dead, Who never to himself has said : “To-morrow morning I will rise Before the sun lights up the skies. HI set the clock so it will ring Before the birds begin to sing. Its strident bell will roust me out; I 11 bone and knock the quizz man out. Climax. Hero throws all chances of passing to the winds. True representation of High School life. ACT II. Time—5:30 A. M. (Freshman with hair tousled.) lust then, at that ungodly hour. The clock went off with all its power. My mood was anything but sweet. As fiercely I threw back the sheet. Breathless, then. I now repeat: Who wouldn’t chuck it in the street. And back into his downy creep. To drift again to lands of sleep.” Epilogue. The result of his wrongdoing. This con-fy'tr? the theory of ‘Early to bed, etc. Take a moral from this Freshmen. ACT III. In School Room—9:15 A. M. Freshman is sitting on front seat by himself (a hopeless position). The questions hard were on the board. His thoughts to distant lands now soared, Nnd then returned with a “ca-olunk.” “Ah. ves.” he cried. “I sure will flunk.” o?.) 122 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AN ATTRACTIVE OFFER. Having finished my High School course, am! having become thoroughly competent. 1 have decided to start a SCHOOL OF MANNERS and Ettiquette. How to talk to a girl! How to get the girl you desire! How to act at Senior parties! and similar branches of Ettiquette will be thoroughly explained to all students. For further particulars write or phone. Master Willie Sullivan, Supt.. Miss Elise McCormick, Assistant. Ella May Brashears has a financial system far superior in value to that inaugurated by Thomas Jefferson. Ask her to explain how silver greenbacks are made, and the process of coining gold dollars from silver bullion. Mingo, Texas. WANTED—B I’ettie Bridges and Howard Sherrod, a position in Majestic Theatre to act the parts of Orlando and Rosalind in As You Like It. For recommendations apply to Miss Higgins. Consulting Physician. NED R. RECTOR. All information appertaining to C. I. A.. Normal or High School girls given at moderate prices. Advice given on the art of having a girl iu each school, without feminine know i edge of the affair. Special rates to Football and Baseball Players. Office at McNew St Christian’s Hours—All the time. ANNOUNCEMENT. 1 w'ish to kindly ask the Senior boys not to either eat onions or a piece of oni n for dinner, as it af fords a miserable History period for me. LETA BAYLESS. COMING On the Normal College Lyceum MR. PERREN LYON. America’s Foremost Bass Soloist, accompanied by Miss Elise McCormick, Pianist. Ye Virgil Student’s Toast. Here’s to a long life and a happy one, A quick death and a pleasant one, A good girl and a pretty one, A faithful pony and another one. WANTED—All the old stamps I can buv. Will pay reasonable prices. 1 am also agent for the a .-.-p-ioriN Bov. and a few novels. HERBERT PETTY. VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 123 Mr. Payne— Basil, if you wanted to find the current of one cell which method would you pursue; connected in series, or parallel? Basil— Oh! um! in series.” WANTED—P sition as in- structor of Science in small family. Terms reasonable. References furnished by V. A. Paine of I). H. S. Apply to B. MAHAN. Notice—Rev. Erma Forester, I). I).. Ph. I)., has accepted a call to the Trinity Church. N’ew York, and will deliver his last sermon in Denton for the graduating class of the D H. S.. of which he is an alumnus. Mr. Jackson—“Miss Ruby, where did the Confederates get a large part of their naval supplies?” Miss Ruby Strickland (hastily)—-'‘From the ‘Stock Yards' at-Hampton Roads. See the largest HIPP()-ELEPHANT in existence at SMITH BERRY’S ZOO. This is the finest specimen of this peculiar and almost extinct animal in captivity. Come and Bring the Children. Admission. l°c. It was reported that Raymond Fox went to an oculist and asked this worthy person if he thought that the weakness of his eyes was (1ue to drinking milk from a cow that had the blind staggers. Young Freddie fought in many games. They say he was a hero. But .when he came to get his grade He found it was a zero (Eh?). McNIEL’S .. HAMBURGER STAND. East Side of Square. Mr. Payne— Hibbard, could an engine run without eccentric rods? Hibbard—“Yes sir; they used to have them that way. A boy would sit up on the engine and push the valve back and forth.” LUNCH TODAY! The biggest and best dinner ever served for 25 —in 1 )utch money Ye ser,-e Pi kVd POs Feet and Catsoup, and Hot Tamale Pie. SENIOR AND JUNIOR COOKING CLASS. A Drama in Three Scenes. Scene 1. Maid one. Scene II. Maid won. Scene HI. Made one. 124 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Mr. Payne—“What theory did the Ancients have regarding heat, Charles ?” Charlie Francis (carefully)— “Well, it was thought at that time that heat was a fluidless liquid.’’ (Charles has this special kind patented.) First Student— Which subject is the hardest for you ? Second Student—“ 1 ’hysics. “How do you figure that? “Because we have such a pain (Payne). Freshie— What Senator is that coming down the corridor? Junior—“Oh, that’s no Senator. It’s Edd Miller. Mr. Jackson (in 10 A History class)—“Robert, what did they do with the old Roman roads in later years ? Robert Mitchell (hearing a prompt)— Er—made sidewalks our of them. THE DIER STUDIO Located in Basement of May B’ld’g. Send in vour orders early to avoid the rush. Private parties needing a Chaperon apply to Misses McMath and Brashears. Miss Higgins— Matthew, what is the color of a raven ? Matthew Gilbert—“W by, I m not sure, but I think it is a kind of gray color with a brown stripe.’ (A close observer of Nature.) Paul Baker (laughing at one of Alfred Grant’s jokes)—“He! haw!! haw!!!” Mr. Jackson— I didn't know we had a menagerie in class. Mr. Jackson—“Garrett, you may recite Macbeth's speech.” Garrett George ( thinking of the C. I. A.)—“Life is an empty shadow.”- While discussing the “Children’s Crusade in History class Roland said (in a tone of disgust): Aw! what wuz de matter wid dem kids? HATS, BONNETS, See the latest fads in imported headdress. Madam Ethel Juliette Allen Any member of the Tenth Grade desiring advice concerning entering the Normal at that advanced age of life, apply to Avella Turner. Football boys a specialty. Question—Is Homer Me New as regular in attendance as a certain former suitor was? Answer—Hard to tell. I he lad was sent to college. And now Dad cries “alack ! I spent a thousand dollars Anl got a quarterback.” VOLUME VI THE BRONCO-1911 Alumnae 1880 A. A. Abney, Ed. Denton Co. News Walter Abney ..............Abilene Jessie llrown .............. C. M. Burton ............... C. !-• M. Crowder............ .........Real Estate, Denton Azro Coleman ................ ....Druggist, Ardmore, ()kla Denia Cobb, Mrs. J. Stribling, Tenn. James Evans, Farmer. El.is County Texie Egan..........Clerk, Denton Lula Frame ................ I. ee Jackson ............... Sterling Jackson ............ Etta Jones...........M...rs. Scott Mattie Nichols............... Frank Finer......Physician, Denton Julia Finer........Mrs. John Rain Norman Frame..................West Texas C. L- Sone .................. J. N. Ravzor. .Alliance Mill. Denton Ida Shreeves................Teacher George Taylor................ Ada Terrill.................Canyon R. L. Tyson ............... Yirgie Williams ......Mrs. Tabor Emma W heeler........Mrs. Hawkins 1887 Jennie Benson..Mrs- Edward Cook Susie Comegys Mrs. S. J. Carroll Will Collins.........West Texas Annie Fitzgerald... Decatur. Texas Adnie Faught................ Jessie Carroll.............. Edward Hutchinson Houston, Tex Hermilla Hogg .............. Mrs. R. M. Kelso. Ft. Worth Mada Pitman........Mrs- Pace. Okla Joe I- ong ................ Rebecca Rich .............. Frank Raley.....Drugggist. Denton Chas. Roark...........Grain Dealer J. C. Roark.............Teacher Nina Thornton...............Dallas iilie ( ). Taylor........ .....Mrs. J. S. Terry, Denton A- E. Wilson................. 1889 Berta Inge Mrs. M. S. Stout, Denton Fannie Oatman.......Mrs. F. Brady Ella Kirkpatrick.... Mrs. J. Turpin Will Paisley...........Denton F- H. Yeagley.......Houston. Texas Marshall Jagoe ............ Nannie Cook ................. .....Mrs. F. E Finer. Denton Laura ()atman. .. Mrs E. L. Brown AFce Stone.................. Marv Rogers...................West Texas Lizzie Barrett ............ Mamye Carson................ 1890 Sophie Alexander............. Edward Comegys.........Gainesville Lena Comegys. ... Mrs. Frank Lacy ()la Eads.......Mrs- '1'. W. Jenkins Fannie McMurray. .Teacher. Plano Minnie Paschall.............Denton Lena Ramsey.. Mrs. Newt Hensley Minnie Sledge . .Mrs. J. T. Lively 1892 Cena Mounts. .. Mrs. W. • Wright Effie Geers.......Mrs. E. A. Ewell Walter Barrett............... Ruth Roark .................. Celina Burris................ Walter Lacy... .Railroad Employee lames Biggerstaff. .Oklahoma City Eva Ralev.......Mrs. W. J- McCray Bertie Paschall............. ........Mrs. C. Lipscomb. Jr Permilla Jones......Mrs. Kirkman 126 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Ella Me Murray.. Mrs- Edgar Kelly Eannie Gillespie. ..Mrs. J. H. Blanks Eula Finer........Teacher, Dallas W alter Finer ............. Mattie Fitman.....Music Teacher May Matlock.......Mrs. F. Mounts Dorothy I ong...Mrs. E. W- Parker 1893 L. H. Schweer. .. Merchant, Denton Edward McGintie.. .Cotton Buyer Robert Sledge... Merchant, Denton James Terrill...........Galveston Anna Boyd................... Lucille Ashbv...Mrs. Dick Wilson Daisv Kimbrough ........... Annie Edwards, Mrs. F- Shackleford Myrtle Bacon...............Dallas Jennie Egan...............Teacher Marie Kirkpatrick . .. .Mrs Jasper Arcena Burris ........... 1804 Grade added—Xo graduates. 1895 Mattie Egan.......Mrs. R. B. Farris Leonora Jones.....Mrs. Minnerly Mayme Baseball ............ ..........Mrs. V. J. Stovall 1896 K. le nderson. . Mrs. J. H. Mounts Andrew T. Baker ........... Mattie Eads.......Milliner, Dallas Nettie Egan..........Stenographer Maude Gibson... Mrs. Eugene Ross Annie May Grafton. .. ..Mrs. Tucker May Harris ................ Effie Jones..........Mrs. Beeman Emma Lively.......Mrs. Hughston Fannie Massey.....Mrs. A. Terrill Maude McKenzie.. . ..........Mrs. Fete Williams Evelyn McCook............... Della Finer... Mrs. Willis Simmons Keydron Randall. ... Mrs. Anderson Jennie Smith................ John Whayne. .Traveling Salesman Lee Zumwalt........Lawyer. Denton 1898 Anna Freuss.............Mrs. Marty Ford W itherspoon. Chickasha, OkU Arnethia Turpin..........Mrs. Cole Grace Yeagley........Stenographer Chas. Kimbrough............Teacher Irene Ferguson..............Denton Will Langglev...............Dallas C. C. McXiel.. .Traveling Salesman W. D. O. Warren... .Civil Engineer Annie H. Fain..............Teacher R. E. McCormick. Harvard College Abney I vey............... Denton Bertha Copenhagen. ... Mrs. Huber 1900 Emma Elliott ............. Mollie Turner...........Mrs. W inn (ieorgia Oatman.. Mrs. McCormick Carl S. Cobb .............. Louise E. Haim..............Denton Florence Elsie Warren....... ...Teacher. Charleston. S. C. Blanche Blewett. . .Teacher, Dallas Mattie Louise Leipse Mrs LaLonde Eugenia Chinn Cornelia J. Fitman Redilla Smith...Mrs. Walter Davis Claudia Potter Physician W. C. McGintie.... Dallas Grace Bavless Denton 1901 Guy Witherspoon... Maude Matlock ..Grain Dealer Mrs. Frederick W atson, Okla (ilenn McCullar. . . . Ft. Worth Ferla Wheeler W . T. Evers Merchant. Denton Myrtle Ivey Mrs. J. Wr. Hall 1902 Grade added—No graduates. 1903 Elizabeth Hogue... Teacher Bessie Edwards. . . . Gretna Cobb........Teacher. Denton Blanche Hoskins. .Teacher. Denton VOLUME VI THE e.RONCO-1911 127 ill 11. Francis, Lawyer, I t. Worth Silas Fry.................Physician George Hopkins. .. Lawyer, Denton 1904 Robert McBride, Student, Galveston O. P. Poe, Jr...........San Antonio May Lee Carithers, Mrs. M. P. Kelly Susan Sleight.....Mrs. J. L. Sipes Eva McXitzky...........Mrs. Baldwin Beneva Withers. .. Mrs. Robt. Knox Helen Potter................Teacher Norma Smith.................Teacher Irma Smith................Denton Edna McCormick............1 eacher Virgie May Leipse. .. .Stenographer Iva Lake....................Teacher Cletus McReynolds ......... 1905 Anna Bacon.............Mrs. Thomas Grace Chinn..................Dallas Mattie Collins..............Teacher Lucille Geers. Mrs. A. B. McKinney Claude Minter.. Banker. Ft. Worth Tom Harrison.........West Texas Johnnie Mae Stroud...........Denton Esther Whittaker............Teacher Elbert Scroggins.... Civil Engineer Cliconl Witherspoon......... .........Grain Dealer. Denton 1906 Lucille Wilson.......San Antonio Ella May Underwood.......... ............Teacher. Denton Harold Moore...............Longview Clara Crowder. .. .Teacher, Denton Maggie Robinson. .Teacher. Denton Jessie Lane.................Teacher Fav Doty.......Mrs. S. A. Dowdell Carroll Garrison.... Garland, Texas Bessie Carlisle..............Denton Ernest Bates.......Civil Engineer Marjorie Ballard. .Teacher, Denton Horace Witherspoon. .Grain Dealer 1907 Everett Bass, Drug Clerk, Missouri Charm McNiel Ruth Bates Holland Neely, P. O . Clerk, Denton Mary Williams.. .Teacher, Denton Esther Magi 11 Ilia Fritz Student, C. 1. A. Wylie Bishop Mabel Hogue T eacher, Denton Will Gregg Patty Richardson... Mrs. Peyton Wingo Zac 'Thomason Campbell Duggan.. Ashbourne Cowan.. Dallas 1908 Irene Powell Lorena Bates ...Mrs Smvth Stella Freeman Pansy Ellis Eugene Berry . Student. U. T. Mattie Lane Teacher Irma Lee T eacher Nannie Thomason. . 'Teacher -Mattie Lee Underwood... .Teacher Grace Carlisle Effie Masters .Music Teacher Willie Wroten Teacher Marv Barb . . .Mrs. Elliott Eugene Tanner .Student. U. T. Trma Arendall 1009 Lula Evers Homer Bruce .Student IV T. Blanche Thomason. T m Rector. Student Ft. Worth U. Clark Brown .Student. U. T. Stella Owsley T'a’'mriue Bass. Student. X. T. S. N. Svhil Aldridge 1 ola Parker ..Wichita Falls Varinr;e Cowan... Eugene Ballard..Student. A. A T. Pearl 'Chan Fred Harris Bernice Skinner. . . . Ellen Smith Teacher 128 THE BRONCO-1911 VOLUME VI Odessa Swindell...........Teacher Bertie Davis............ Teacher Mary Williams.............Teacher Marie Hester....Mrs. Claude Doty Melissa Smith..Student, X. T. S. X. Linda May.................Teache Valentine Leach.....Clerk. Denton Emma Schmitz. .,. . Mrs. Tom Floyd Robert Beck...................Xew Mexico 1910 Rexford Anderson. Student. A. M. Rosamond Andrews............ .........Student. X. 'I'. S. X. Sidney Bates................ ..Student, Perdue I.. Indiana Altha Ball...Student. X. T. S. X Bessie Ball.Student. X. I S. X'. I. C. Bell.. .Student Baylor. Dallas Tames Brown......Farmer, Denton F.ula Bates...Student. X. T. S X. Alvin Bush........Exchange Bank Crace Beyett. .Student, X. T. S. N. Grover Campbell...........Jeweler Myrtle Brown......Student, LT. T. Edward Cobb..............McKinney Bessie Bruce..Student, X. T. S. N. Lloyd Garrison.....Student, U. T. Mary box..................Teacher George Goode..................Xew Mexico Emma Belle Lipscomb.......Denton Irl Hicks....Student, X. T. S. X. Gertrude McReynolds.......Denton James Inge. .. . Platter Tobacco Co. Althea ( Evens. .Student, X. T. S. X. Elbert Wangle. .Student. X. T. S. N Emma Robinson. Mrs. Jno. McCrary Fred Ravzor... Alliance Milling Co. Elizabeth Storrie..Student, C. T. A. '’-•ude Zumwalt............ ........Student. X. T. S. X. T '' n Hmislein. Student. X. T. S X. Areta McCormick. .Student, C. T. A. A 01156406 WO IF YOU GET YOUR MEATS AT THE SUBLET MARKET It is a guarantee that you get the BEST and TENDEREST Meats in Denton. West Oak Street Phone 237 “3 McAlister Coal You know what that means—the kind that burns longest, gives the greatest amount of heat, and costs less in the end. We have that kind. Feedstuffs of all kinds that are pure, nutritious and wa desnna There’s a difference in the powers of feed. Try Ours. Johnson Bros., Phone 123 Went Hickory Street. Egan Land Company, Denton, Texas, -------- FOR ---------- Real Estate LEE MURPHY, Livery, Feed and Sale Stable Nice Single and Double Rigs North Locust Street Both Phones 152 HIGH ABOVE All other flour on the market the Peacemaker brand floats serenely. Its quality and results acclaim its pre-eminent success as a bread and cake maker. The housekeeper who prides herself on her baking must use “PEACEMAKER” flour. Alliance Milling Company, DENTON, TEXAS. Cleaning and Pressing “The Hoffman Way” v Dyeing a Specialty The Denton Steam Laundry Co. S. A, Bayless All Kinds of— FRUIT TREES, SHADE TREES, Etc., Prices Reasonable, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Mail orders solicited and given prompt attention. Denton, - - Texas South Myrtle Street J. P. BLOUNT, President. A. E. GRAHAM, Vice President. B. H. DEAVENPORT, Cashier. R. M. BARNES, Asst.;C shier. DENTON COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits $77,000.00. Your Business Solicited Courteous Treatment to All J. E. WILSON CO. Queen Quality Stacy-Adams Shoes for Women Shoes for Men Chas. K. Fox Beacon Fine Shppers for Women Shoes for Men “Everwear” Guaranteed Hose for Men and Women. Both Phones 76. WE DELIVER. J. E. WILSON CO., DENTON, TEXAS. CUT FLOWERS TREES, PLANTS, SEEDS. Catalogue Free. Baker Bros. Co., forttex rth High School Students ----MEET ME AT--- McNEW CHRISTIAN’S “FALACE OF SWEETS” Successor to Beyett Bros., West Side of Square, Denton, Texas. “There Is No Calamity Like Ignorance” REMEMBER you will be doing nothing one year from today that you are not prepared to do. Our school is unquestionably one of the highest grade schools of its kind in the South. Actual Banking, Stenographic work, Touch Typewriting and all business essentials. Never had a graduate “turned down” on account of incompetency. Write for information. Bowie Commercial College, E. A.KAY , President. Bowie. Texas. It Doesn't Require A Knowledge Of Algebra to Verify These Facts Plain, Every-Day, Common Sense Reasoning will Convince you of Their Soundness. Figure ir out' Isn’t it logical if we buy a carload of merchandise and the other fellow can use only a quarter of a car that the manufacturers will give us a lower price? And if we buy in larger quantities than other stores, won’t we get the cream of the styles. Therefore won’t we always be in position to show you the latest creations, best qualities and biggest assortments, and to quote you THE LOWEST PRICES IN EVERY INSTANCE? The answer is too obvious to require utterance. Now the next time you need DR Y GOODS. CLOTHING. SHOTS. HATS. TTC.. don't forget that fashions, leading styles and Denton's best collections arejrijfht here, and that they are offered at lowest possible prices. Jarrell—Evans Dry Goods Company. COLE----------------------- Makes all kinds of fine PHOTOS, POSTCARDS, STAMPS and furnishes Kodaks. Go to Him for Best Work. North Court Square. Taylor Hd w. Co. Y U R DlU'XHilST Northwest Corner Square HARDWARE IMPLEMENTS. BUGGIES. WAGONS. Etc., HAND MADE HARNESS AND PLUMBING VTO DEMAND for T goods is too trifling to receive our most careful attention. Our perfect service is for everybody who trades here Both Phones 90 J. A. MINNIS PRESCRIPTION l It I'UGIST East Sid o f Square Denton, - - - Texas Pinckley Lester ——— 1 1—■—MMM Wood, Coal, Feed and Oil We Keep the Best and Only the Best at the Lowest Prices .• -■ Quick Let Us Delivery . . Kincaid Wagon Yard, Old Phone No. 114 . . Prove it 9 L. a IDEAL RESTAURANT, R. C. SMITH, Proprietor. BEN SULLIVAN, Fresh Bread Sells the Best Meats Game and Fish in that can be had. Season.- Regular Meals 25 Cents. Short Orders A Specialy. N. W. Corner Square Old Phone 23 New Phone24. Chas. Van Meter, LYON-GRAY For Sanitary LUMBER CO., Plumbing If Prices, Quality Wants to Furnish and Workmanship Your counts—he can sat- isfy you. Building Material. Both Phones 90. HOPING SUCCESS TO THE BRONCO AND a long and useful life to the teachers and students of the D. H. S. is the sincere wish of THE FAIR, J. S. TERRY, Proprietor. When You Go Ajvjzy 7o Scjw Have the— RECORD and CHRONICLE sent t o y o u. It tells you what the folks at home are doing. Every- body 1 n Denton reads the- RECORD and CHRONICLE “Goodness” to the housewife with pride for cooking, signifies materials that will make appetizing, palatable food—the kind that brings praise from family or guest. Only the care we have devoted to purchasing groceries i hat give the most satisfying results, can assure you absolutely of this “goodness.” When you buy from us you know that “goodness” is the first point we look for when renewing our stock. “Goodness” is as necessary to our business as it is to you and vour cooking. On it depends your future custom with this store. The “Goodness” of our table supplies is as pleasing as the price. Lons Kins 1 YOU CONSIDER THE QUALITY of the feed you buy you will trade with us for we are “Headquarters” for the bes Chops, Bran, Hay, Cotton Seed Meal ant Dorco and Wood of all kinds. t i Custom Grinding a Specialty. Arkansaw Mill, J. G. HESTER Prop. With Our Shelves Loaded With goods purchased early in the season before the numerous advances, we are in a position to look after your wants and supply you with goods at low prices, therefore giving you Exceedingly GOOD values TURNER BROTHERS, PHt E 7 A. D. TURNER, President. G. B. COLLINS, Vice President. H.F. SCHWEER, Cashier. FIRST NATIONAL RANK, DENTON, TEXAS. Capital $50,000.00 Surplus $50,000.00 YOUR STATIONERY Will always be of the very BEST quality and style if printed by the McNitzky Printing Co., W. H. McNITZKY, Prop., 258 ELM ST., DENTON, TEXAS. Jess Moreman. Walter Luster. Moreman Luster, 7 he Red Barn Livery, Feed and Sale Stable LOSCOTHRON, Prop. Baggage Wagon BOTH PHONES 35. WHAT YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT IT, and Price Right That is what the young man or the young woman of this day is looking for. They haven’t time to go looking and shopping around, they want what they want and want to know where to go to get it quick. We have studied the wards of the “Collegy” young people and have the goods. It has alwavs been the policy of this store to deal with it’s customers in such a way that they feel we re as much interested in their wehare as buversof merchandise,as in our own welfare as sellers of it. No “make believe” about this store, it’s real or not real with us. THE WILLIAMS STORE, furnishers to men « women OUR MOTTO: “Good Work and Quick Delivery” Denton Steam Laundry Phone 8 Patronize “Home Industry” and let your money remain in Denton. Professional Page BEN. KEY Tinner and Plumber Repair Work Promt-ly Done. Both Phones - - 325 1)R. F U A I. I X 1) IS N T I T moi 'i ii hiiik oi’sgrARK MlilDl.K OK RIOC'K. I P STAIRS - DKNTOX, - TEXAS Dr. C. Lipscomb Physician Allison’s Pharmacy WEST SIDE Dr. W. E. McCabe PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON I treat diseases peculiar to women. Diseases of rectum and cancer. Ofiicr over Garrinon Drue Slore West Side Square- -Both Phones Groceries! For Fresh Groceries of all kinds ring— G. W. ELBERT West Oak St. M.L. Martin, A. B. M.D. Practice Limited to Diseases of EYE, EAR, NOSE. THROAT Office over Raley Drug Store. Dr. Frank Piner PHYSICIAN DR. P. LIPSCOMB EYE. EAR. NOSE AND THROAT Southeast Corner of Square Over Curtis Drug Store South Side Square CWe are sole agents for the follow- j, ing well known lines, because,the j manufacturers of high grade goods • seek high grade representation. ' Slobc Vcrmcko Book Cases, Ostermoor Mattresses, W hite Sewing Machines, “ART” Wall Paper, White Mountain and Gibson Refrigerators, Fulton and Loyd Go-Carts, Chi-Namel, Varnish and Stains. Rugs, Art Squares, Lace Curtains, Draperies and Curtain Goods. Prices Lower Than You Can Get Elsewhere. Magill Shepard, i West Side Square. Both Phones 148. LJ High School Students When in need of first class barber work call at DOTY’S BARBER SHOP WEST SIDE SQUARE We also carry a full line of 500 samples of the famous Edisco woolens tailored by Edward E. Strauss Co., of Chicago. Perfect fit guaranteed or no sale A NEW LINE of Men’s Women’s and Children’s Shoes and Oxfords at CRAIN’S North Side Square DENTON. TEXAS. WILSON'S STUDIO 6round Floor, no Stairs to Climb DRUGS, QUALITY, SERVICE, SATISFACTION. The price will suit you as well as the HIGH CLASS WORK Kodak Films Developed FREE. ALLISON. At the Williams’ old stand, South West Corner Square. IN6RAM B. WILSON and WIFE, Props. D. H. S. STUDHNTS. We wish you great joy and happiness as through life you tread. Therefore, we ask you to visit Our Jewelry Store WHEN IN NEED OF JEWELRY We also have a watch hospital at your service. D. H. S. Pennants, D. H. S. Fobs, Ect. W. J. McCRAY, Jeweler, South Side Square. Denton. Texas. D. H. S. Students You are Invited to inspect our Line of Boys and Girls Shoes and Boys Tailor made Clothing. BEYETT'S SHOE STORE, denton.Texas GO TO FLINT’S For Cigars, Cold Drinks, and Short Orders of all Kinds. Courteous Treatment to Everyone. Near Depot DENTON, TEXAS. $ § $ % % § FOR TENDER, FRESH, JUICY, MEAT. I SEE Frank Wilkerson. Both Phones FREE DELIVERY OF Buggies and Carriages is complete. II ... . I ' We take pride in keeping them nice and neat, | | and when you get our prices you will be sur-! prised, to find so much value, for the money, j in the “Enterprise.” We give you a most liberal guarantee on every piece,—even to single- || trees. We would be glad for you to call just j any time, for it is a pleasure to us, to show our f ENTERPRISE ” FARMERS IMPLEMENT VEHICLE C0M C. E. FOWLER, Manager. OENTON, TEXAS, JNO. A. HANN CO., •‘Walk-Over” Shoes and Oxfords $3.50 to $6.50. “La France,” Oxfords and Pumps $3.00 to $5.00. ‘‘Monarch and “duett” Fine Shirts $1.00 to $3.00. Imperial and Stetson Hats $3.00 to $10.00. WHITE GOODS. A Beautiful Line of Linens, Lawns, Etc. JNO. A. HANN CO., 28 Years in BENTON, TEXAS. DAUGHERTY BROS H. H. Hardin Go., Paints, Wall Paper and Painters Supplies. SELL LUMBER and Building Material PAINTING, DECORATING, PAPER HANGING. They will appreciate an opportunity to serve you. New Phone 23 Old Phone 323. THE PEOPLE Who work at the Shaw Studio do not have time to get musty, mouldy or crusty. Always busy producing the finest quality of pictures for the public. SHAW STUDIO, MAY HU!Un (i DENTON, TEXAS. VACATION TIME Vacation wit hunt a Kodak is not as full as it might be. The person who flakes his kodak when he takes his Vacation has mote lun than the follow wli don’t and has his pictures to prove it This summer you’re going somewhere. Now, a pointer for you;—take a kodak with you. It will round out the joy of your summer’s outing, and at the summer’s end you can li e it over again with your friends in the pictures you have made. No. 1-A Folding Pocket Kodak Special Rapid tilinear Line, ball-bearing shutter. Rec- PICTURES 2 1-2x4 1-4 Slips easily into the grip. Price $15.00. O. M. CURTIS, DRUGGIST and JEWELER, DENTON COUNTY NEWS Job Office Is well equipped for any kind of an order. None too Large. None too Small. School catalogues are a specialty with us. Engraving and Embossing quickly and neatly done. Samples and prices cheerfully quoted. Give Us a Trial. City Livery Stable, High Class Rigs. Fine Horses, Big Box Stalls for Boarding Horses. S. S. BALL, Prop. West Hickory Street. Old Phone 62. New Phone 28. When Locating In Denton, For the benefit of our Good Schools bear in mind that the NEW PHONE will give you the best and most satisfactory service. Ask our Citizens about it. PEOPLES HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY, T. F. JOHNSON, Manager. W. A. TALIAFERRO, Sporting Goods, Bicycles, Sewing Machines, Umbrellas Covered and Repaired. Keys for all Locks. Satisfaction Guaranteed. North Side Square. NEW PH3NE 922 Old Phone 493 New Phone 40 SEE A. L. TABOR SON, For your Clearing, Pi easing, Repairing and Dyeing. Fire Merchant Tailoring A Specialty. TRY US—Satisfaction Guaranteed. West Side Square, Denton, Texas. LUMBER and BUILDER’S MATERIAL We would be pleased to furnish your Requirements. J. E. WILSON CO., Both Phones 12 Just Fits in the Arms on the shoulders and in the general outline: the collar and lappels lie month and there is style and finish to the garments made to your measure from our shop. Our fabrics are ready for your choice; and we are ready to lit you to a handsome suit. The Best Cleaning, Pressing and Dyeing. East jide Tailor Shop, HAMILTON YEATTS, Props. eut Shr in iii Steam Laundry.-Mevsemrer Service. R. H. GARRISON, Druggist A N D Bookseller 22 West Side Square, PHONE 79 FREE DELIVERY. For AM Kinds O F Music and Music Supplies. GO TO Palmer’s Art Store. A. J. NANCE J. R. CHRIST A I- J. C. COIT. Prmidrnt. Vire- Prritldrnt. 'aiihier K. I) ( TRTIS, Ahm I ( 'aNhivr Kstalilislicd I SST Kxclianas National Hank Capital, - - - - S100,000 Surplus and Profits, 40,000 Tlie Accounts of Pupils and Teachers Solicited
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