East Lansing High School - Ceniad Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1904 volume:

QWQWCWCWQWCWQWQQWQGK In all wczfks M IW Mere comes Baih Me Ezffeff mm' Me Swami, PVe 6'077Z6Z'7fZ6 Mem mm' wake Ewffy 0116 happy as May mf Wilson ' s Bitter e Sweets FRESH FROM L? G me A-4v, ' X S J f mf e UG t MACH- . e t 1 'gr it . iffisk 'M EN r-A fi-1.1 - 4 ,, , C M e f iw B f'fffFfEsFf'y2 ' f 7 ' jf , ,X 1 1 7 4fT TxTf'1, 'ffib V T f -, if Seffff, , W I I 7 'QQ' fqf, -'Aff L' J 4 -- f' ITE-ii if 'K 'UL Aix Y, V V QQQSCMTQHYQQWQWQIWQQHYCJE MICHIGAN PRODUCE COMPANY Whcmlesale and Retaxl Dealers ln HAY, STRAW. FEED, OATS and WOOD. A l ge portlon of yo l estly sol d 706108MchsnA E t F L YOUNG Ma Tlph L F. R. SAVAGE Caller 2,54 Washington Ave., .foutn Co'ner Opposite Hotel Downey tLAUNDRY QQEQQ Come in and get acquainted You may like us F R E D N. S M IT I-I Proprietor At It Again hl. G. Reutter, dealer in Best Fresh and Salt Meats. Also Home Made Sausage 322 VVashington Ave., S. Both Phones EQSLEY 35 WELLS STAPLF. C93 FAN CY GROCERIES AMI-INT: :fox WAGNI-1R'5 HOME BRIS.-XD FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUITS ll b OO O jf WAHHNGTONfUE. soUTH Th METROPCLI TAN CANDY KITCHEN Manufacturers of CANDIES AND I C 111 C R E A M WHOLESALE ef RETAIL ALEX.ANDROS H5 WASHINGTON AVENUE, SOUTl'I LANSING, MICHIGAN C0 ees, fe-7' 'WS' 0 STABLER angnmno Michigan Avenue East NEW 'PHONE 29 s- BELL 'PHONE 555 The Most Reliable in the city J. A. CARR 'Q SON HACK LINE and LIVERY Both 'Phones Office 410 Washington Ave. N WELLS N MURGAN 'f LANSING JEWELERS Offer Watches in all the Newest Styles from the most approved manufactories. FINE DIAMGNDS both loose 'and mounted. The latest productions in JEWELRY, SILVERWARE CUT GLASS and ART GO0DS. VERY ATTRACTIVE PRESENTS EDR WED- Eine LANSING DRY GOODS C0 This store stands in the front ranks as a Rffiablc, Progref- Jim, Dry Goods House. NS Any member of the family can do shopping here with assurance of honest treat- ment. We ask the members of the High School and their friends to bear these facts in mind. Come here for new ideas and suggestions and if you have some special ideas come to us and we will help you work them out. Gbe owes Ano omrn srfcm 0CCASl0NS LANSING DRY 00005 C0 ROSE 850 RTON 11,4 F l 2- SIMS FINE FOOTWEAR G. HOIELZLE FINE TAILORING 404 FRANKLIN AVE. E. NEXN PllONE. - - 911 CAPITAL COAL 'Q ICE COMPANY 'J' IIARD COAL, ALL SIZES well screened 9' RANDALL DOMESTIC COAL for range and grate 'J' THE BEST HARD WOOD OUR AIM We try to bemyfl our customer: af much as they ben- cyif usf' J. H. LARRABEE SPORTING GOODS IN GENERAL S 3 325 Washington Avenue South KEEP AN EYE ON US WE HAVE AN EYE ON YOU WE WANT YOUR TRADE THE MAPES CO. The largest line of lVlen's, Youth's and Boys' Clothing, hen: s Furmshmgs m Central Michigan. C , . . . ALL GOODS GUARANTEED AS REP- RESENTED OR MONEY REFUNDED COME AND SEE US EVERYTHING IN SHOES WATROUS 'Q SON We :affair zz porzion fjour patronage. jl I-UII N I I: WXIKLR P ll S t W LANSING GAS LIGHT COMPANY MVWNY Ilo MICHIGAN AVE., E. LANSING, MICH. WI !HVIll l0lI I0 VISIT Ollll SIODIT We cannot tell you nearly all of the many advantages that this drug store has to offer you or the inducements it has for you to deal here. We ask you to call and test our ability to please you in every Way. ROBINSON DRUG CC. IO2 WAS!-uNG'1'oN AVE., N. Groiryite Work Nothing but the best of stock used. Work guaranteed. O Livery All Rubber Tired , . . . L-1lTll1gCS III LIVCFB' , Prompt Service. W - 1 1 fj eo fs 'F 2'TW1iL ew ' rf. - . .. .i ego :J .. . Li -A-.4 ,i .rg 0 X Q U VV .lSl'1fl?HL!W Struct, East Negligee Shirts and Straw Hats are lines in which We claim to LEAD. An inspection of our offerings will con- vince you of the fact. 11-1 Complete line of Spaulding's Sweaters and Supporters ELGIN MIFFLIN Iohn Herrmann's Sons I lv 0 T A I L O R S oe , Q 4' 'W 208 Washington Avenue North 0 o ,Q 0 H be Whiting s Fine egtii Papersoooo for Correspondence wedding and ' Invitations The best stationery marie. Visit- ing Cards Engraved m accord- ' 2 x ' h tl ' t , 1 ,, Stationery A1125 Vind IZTQIEC 533533 'IS gentlemen s Pocliei Books, Card Etg' Cases and Hand Bags. Gift BOOKS--the new hooks always on our counters. Waterlnan's Fountain Pens. Bibles in all styles. E. C. B A C 0 N DRUGGIST Crotty Bros. 229 Washington Avenue South City Book Store Pzztrofzize Home Imfuftry, and Reap the Rcifllff Mwhat you Krzaw if Hanan Md7llff.dffu7E. RETAIL DEPARTMENT The popular and up-to-date headquarters for Refrigerators High Grade Stoves and Ranges Granite and Nickel-Plated Ware Tinware, Pocket Cutlery Razors, etc., Silverware Complete line of Kitchen Furniture Bicycles and Bicycle Sundries Bicycle Repairing a Specialty Retail Salesrooms at IIS Washington Ave., N. Arier a hard day's Work and study nothing is better to produce a good nice refreshing night's sleep than a bottle of BER CRE M E535 LANSING BREWING COMPANY P l iliuiiiii, l!'if:.zIg:, g ,mEhww, ',:QEQE-2232? Should investigate the ::2!i5i F' interim ni - . ggggirl zazsstiigiliip. merits of the clothing f: '-'ggi-3. , FW' 3 93331 QaE tfr.-Q shown by the IDEAL ' CLOTHINGE9' HAT '19 1:1 9 gg ,,?ii1u5e: ,ff STORE, We carry fig 1 .,. . .1'f'!et' . . . . special lines of clothing , -rt-1, .,...r .. :,, and hats for men, boys at yy' gg .mn , and children, The ia, ' vs. styles we show are cop- ied hy merchant tailors. game -Cwsvu W, ,X Y vi.: f. ,yy V. Mt iggmf slam grips wqpf uni '31 .rf Wfua 2.1,-, fd 9 IDEAL CLOTHING AND D. E. BRACKETT, Manager Do You Have Any RI TI that you would like to have completed promptly, neatly, and at a price that will be sure to please you E Special attention given to Dodgers, Circulars and OHice Stationery. CALL UP C.LSTRANG 108 Washtenaw St., W. Citizens' Phone 154 Go to... E. K O W A L K for high grade AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS North Lansing DR. J. LEON TOOKER DENTIST 41354 Michigan Avenue E, JAM ES WOOD BARBER R. W. MORSE DENTIST Rooms 516-'7 Hollister Block Lansing, Mich. W. T. SHAW, D. D. S. Ofllce Cor. Michigan and Washington Aves. Lansing, Migh GEORGE R. HECK Attorney at Law 210 Washington Ave. S. Lansing, Mich. DR. J. E. STOFFER ZDENTIST 105 Washington Ave. S. Citizens' 'Phone 1049 LANSING, MICH Hours. Citizens' Phone No. 1030 9a.m.to5p.m. GHAS. G. JENKINS, M. D. Diseases of Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat Exclusively 224 Washington Ave. S. N. H. Moons, D. D. s. Office 411-13 Hollister Bldg. Cit. 'Phone 475 Lansing, Mich- F. M. WAGGONER DENTIST 216 Washington Ave. S. Rate 51.25 Pel' Day. Steam Heat Throughout H OT E L B UT L E R I. M. BROWN, PROP. Electric Cars to all Depots Washington Ave. and Kalamazoo St. Lansing, Mich, ORLANDO A. TOOKER, M. D. 41351 Michigan Ave. E. MERCHANT'S SUPPLY C0'S TRADI G STAMPS Are given by the leading merchants in Lansing and vicinity. The are given for cash trade y only, I Cash is always at a premlum. If you pay spot cash for your goods yol. should have the advantage over your neighbor who buys on credit. lose more on cre it Merchants customers every year than stamps would cost theln. d ' of strict integrity an SIX Years faithful fulfillment of all promises should give you unlimited conlidellce in them. at our store and see the pre- miums givenfor Trading Stamps. Get a Stamp Book free with a com- plele llst of merchants who want your trade and will give you stamps. Merchants' Supply Company 303 Washington Ave. S. Opp. Hotel Downey Lansing, -- Michigan YOUR EDUCATION Is quite incomplete until you have taken a thorough course at the L. B. U. Think this over seriously and send for free cata- logue without delay. Lansing Business University Company C. A. wrssm., TREAs. H. J. Beck, Puts. CHAS. A. PIELLA Jeweler and Optician ' ' ' l - LANSING, MICI1. City ationaII3ank Lansing, Mich. Capital, fl5100,000 Surplus and Undivided Profits, 385,000 B II I'h 424 Ct 1473 Lansing Rug Eactory H GRE5.NfEQU'f Successor to LO0I' BROTHERS All Work Guaranteed. Rugs Made Rom Old Ingrain and Brussels Carpets. IIOM h 5 Ax I LANSING, MICI1. J . W. Edmonds' Sons TRUNIIS TRAVELING BAGS AND LEATHER GO0DS 107 Iiashingti Avenue South LANSING, ' MICHIGAN New York, N Y., 4-4l-447 Pearl S Albany, N. Y 226-256 Hamilton Street Wynkoop llallenbeck Crawford Company Estimates Cbeerjfully Furnished on All Kinds of Yllorlg G e n e r al Printers Cln No Order too Material All Large for New and Us Vp-To-Date Fine Catalogue and Edition Work a Specialty II9 and l2l Ottawa Street East Lansing, Michigan ALL KINDS OF BRICK AND TILE YARDS: MICHIGAN AVE. E. COPPOSITE NEW RACE TRACKJ OLD PHONE 1993 NEW PHONE 301. 5 ve! STREET CARS RUN TO YARDS wx. XX-X xx X XX XXX W X xx I f I - X f N , ' ' N 'A ' 'Jf- A, I ,Ak SMI iifkq ,,AI A N i E 1 44 w J , x 5 It ' ,X igfifflf, . XX Aw M .1 .Sv .Llrb X ,I ,V X Y' X.: S ' '-' S'k- ff 'fff' ' ff' ff' x X I I AAAA ms II1' I . I I I ' I Si X A W ' ' Q M -A . 1 snag! --If-I Ks S 'W i' ' , R I 5 ' K' Qi 1'1eaf,:.,: li' N Z ahsing-Ufy frm ini 4 I Q , , . h Q ' w i'Wu mmf? ., ',, 1 .,.ffs2:sss:sss::s:SF ' yyf 'ff AZ f , .f N' ' Capitol A-venue Greenbouwe CHOICE CUT FLOWERS ALWAYS ON HAND FINE, FLORAL WORK AND DFCORATIONS A SPECIALTY 'lElt::a:IIar Florist Jo A. When thinking of Gifts go to A. M. EMERYS 116 Washington Avenue North and get a line swater Color or Other Pictures Nearly Framed A large assortment to choose from. Or a LATE NOVEL or book of POEMS bound in latest style might please better, also FOUNTAIN PENS, FINE STATIONERY. I-IAMMOCKS and BOOKS for the warm weather. ,,,z ,gl ,ss ,gl 5 fff,4L4,' 4 rf- E I u The raele Volume Thirteen Nineleen Hundred Four e CPJJ-un,-YK mea 1 ,OH- .,wF31fW,Wx Ce . i..Lx.-Amukwr-do Published Annually by the Senior Class of the Lansing High School '9 ? 1'f '1 'X ff? .,,'- ,A f7f5'EV?p:,1gyv ', 15 :1fH1w.i 'ij .3 f ' - g A- Q, 2 , - , ' - , . 4 ' 1 N4 '.' xi 4 x'fu1. sifz . V,, , W. ,xgr '!. V g,, , 5 .wr , an , x,wg:u3 .K V, -. .f -. if- 3 -f PQ mi, L ,L .F 1 V . 54 Q f 'xl' LJ? - , JV, x 5' . ,S -V5 , , '34, K , , I . 'f L ug. X k X f , -AI, , i I V -Y In 'qiwvz 'A .r ,L 3-A - . AV1., L 3'1,iuRH2- ,X W-mf. A mf-W - in f. LLM. W Tiff, ..,y. Q af? 215235 TQ, xr I . 4 4' guy-: , A -ay' rf5J?Zf' . ,Q in : K. m X V! 2 4 f - -M4 P ' +4 3 Y .Af 1 . -, ' A I ,.,g 5 g iixigjqg' ' '. T' , az. . ' 1 1 ,ba 1 Ak .X , ,V 1 , n 'jlildlilftlilf c W X 4 4 , f X x x ,J Mil' 1- . , . ' . ,-Zn'-fl' ,Nh fi M? , KL. if '1 8 tu. 4, . 'w A ' 21 ,.v-,Gy ,L 'fa' 5' , li,-! j 4:1-:. if r Q ff, may-' Preface In accordance with the custom existing in the Senior Class for the past twelve years, we, the Class of 1904, do submit to the public our Oracle, This publication, although extensively the work of the Senior Class, is rep- resentative of our entire course, and notwithstanding the fact that it is the thirteenth edition, we hope that its success will tend to dispel the old super- stition concerning that number. It is with pleasure we give into the hands of our readers, this book, the result of our best efforts. Judge it kindly and ever remember it is our first. THE ORACLE BOARD. Former Gracie Boards 1892 Howard Bement. Editor-in-Chief G. Edward Foerster Jennie Kelso Mary Pugh AC. S. Jones G. H. Richmond 1893 Robert Larned, Editor-in-Chief Edwin Bement Iva Letta Boice NYillian1 Hornberger -Jessie Ballard 1 894 Harley H. Newman, Editor-in-Chief Florence Porter John W. Hoag Minah C. Cook 'Grace Hagadorn Mary Humphrey Harry L. Lewis Henry E. Ballard 1895 XY111. F. Dickerman, Editor-in-Chief Florence E. Bissel R. Guy Brownson Sadie B. Cooper Lottie E. Newell Bell G. Hopkins Henry VV. Weightniaii E. Clinton VVard 1 896 Thomas M. Marshall, Editor-in-Chief Harriet I. Robson Walter S. Foster Florence Hedges Lou D. Baker E. Louise Chambers Arthur H. Dail VVilliam Thorne Fulton 1897 George A. Field. Editor June L. Davis Ralph Hasty Beth Hume Maude E. Tracy Louise E. Alsdorf Frank B. McKibbin Roy D. Chapin 1898 -in-Chief Florence Gitchell, Editor-in-Chief Harry Fargo Frances Farrancl Wfilliam Humphrey Mildred Fulton W. Lee Watliiig VVilliam Brown 1899 Clark Jagger, Editor-in-Chief Marion Seeley Herbert Barringer Harold Hedges Jessie Laird Clara Armstrong Franc Bennett Arthur Reasoner 1 goo Milton Caine, Editor-in4Chief Mable Strang, Ass't Editor C. Turril Burnett, Bus. Mgr. Otis Lee Dane, Adv. Mgr. Blanche B. VVatson. Art Editor Fannie C. Bangs Maribel B. Havens Mabelle R. Chapin C. Bon Bennett Katherine Larned John M. Flanagan 1901 Bart Thoman, Editor-in-Chief Mabel Briggs, Ass't Editor-in-Chief Rex Plummer, Bus. Mgr. Victor Gardner, Associate Adv. Mgr. Howard Piatt, Associate Adv. Mgr. Walter Shuttleworth, Associate Adv. Mgr. Katherine Ostrancler, Art Editor Associate Editors: Grace Whiteley' Bell Farrand George Hopkins Clara Campbell Ethel Plowman Merton Kirk 1902 Fred Algate, Editor-in-Chief Della Knight, Ass't Editor-in-Chief Charles Karkau, Bus. Mgr. Harold Brown, Adv. Mgr. Associate Adv. Mgrs.: -I. Alton Humphrey John Chapman Nellie Blair, Art Editor Associate Editors: Irene Cooper Edythe Kositchek Grant Graham Arthur Boice Erma Brown Frieda Schneider 1903 Howard V. Luce, Editor-in-Chief A. Crossman Pratt, Bus. Mgr. J. Earle McIntyre, Ass't Bus. Mgr. Russell S. Canfield, Adv. Mgr. Andrew Van Halteren,Ass't Adv. Mgr E. Clark Rowley, Art Editor Irene Hewett, Ass't Art Editor Associate Editors: Mae M. Watrous Elmer J. Rork Edith McEwing Tilla Krause Charles R. Nichols E. Cyril Marsh J. Lee Baker, Ex-Officio 7li'fN,Aik, , ,, ? x --e NX xiyxxkx K Q-N O ' Nw A xii xf W , X 4,2 IIMXX IMNXX g XX X 1 jg Z' 1 3?-Siv , X X K I !2,1fe1s4I. -ru lL fl1'Ti ,,, , A N 'e Px .PMT iYa.auu,Tc Course , Editorials HE Oracle Board of 1904 presents this volume to the public as the result of a year s work and thought Having noted the kindlv re ception given former publications, we do not hesitate to send it forth x 5 4. . . as iepresentatlve of the school and a reminder of the Class of 1904 Manual training has long been a need in Lansing Public Schools. Recog- nizing this fact, we asked one who is eminently fitted by his broad experience to tell us how easily it might be introduced, and how valuable the result would be. This Hon. H. R. Pattengill has kindly and ably done, and we would ask your earnest attention to his article. ' XVe cannot close our work without expressing our heartfelt thanks for the earnest co-operation of teachers, students, artists, advertisers, photog- raphers, engravers and the many others, who by their kindness and faithful, unwearied services have made this volume possible. The list is too long to give their names, but we thank them. We wonder how long the citizens of Lansing will tolerate our present High School Building, its antiquated tire-trap architecture, its incommodious poorly equipped and worse ventilated rooms, and above all, its health-de- stroying stairways? Can it be true that the health and happiness of the whole life of the students is of less importance to our citizens than the expenditure of a few thousand dollars for a new building? XVhile a few of the articles submitted in our prize story competition were excellent. it is a lamentable fact that more than three-fourths of the whole number were seriously incorrect in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. This speaks volumes as to the necessity of a greatly increased attention to these subjects throughout the entire course, if our students are to be fitted for practical life. Some rumors have reached us that the lower grades may be removed from the High School building, and the entire building adapted to the needs of the High School. This plan might be furthered and greater economy shown by holding the graduating exercises in the assembly room of this pretentious building. The Lens was issued each month of the year IQO2 by the Class of ,045 but owing to the fact that it was found impracticable to continue its publi- cation as a class periodical, it was discontinued. XVe feel, however, that a paper of this kind is highly beneficial and complimentary to the High School, and we suggest that the work of publishing such a periodical be undertaken by the entire High School, and thus secure its lasting success. The fact that the Athletic Association has prospered during the past year is one of which the school may be proud. Not so much on account of the victories, as the foundation which has been laid for future successes. This prosperity has in no small measure been due to the interest of the citizens of Lansing, and we would especially speak of Mr. John A. Westoii, who has shown himself to be the benefactor and friend of the L. H. S. students. The old saying that clothes do not make the man is emphasized more strongly than ever by our Base Ball Team. The team looks well in its new suits. The new course of study which went into effect this year is undoubtedly a good improvement on the former courses, as it gives a wider range of elective studies. VV e wish the coming classes success. . VVe seldom find so much interest taken in High School Athletics among the girls as was manifested last fall when several excellent Basket Ball Teams were formed, which played all through the season, affording the participants both pleasure and healthful exercise. Much better work could be done, how- ever, if a suitable place for indoor practice were provided. Another indi- cation of the increasing interest in athletics is the formation this spring of a Tennis Association, which has already obtained an excellent court, and is giving much promise for the future. The great success of the Football Team this year, was due largely to the excellent work of Coach Close. who spared no pains in attempting to turn out a championship team. This is the fourth star team Mr. Close has coached. i' Zi. 2 11' 1 QF . ,. 'fp ,,, tix .NN I A ff 7 1714 f 'H Y 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1,1 1 1 f Q' ' B1 N s'?'3xX - 1 1 1 W1 5 7 I . 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VVOOD, Treasurer '01 -'02 VVALTER CRANDALL, President LYDIA BETZ, Vice President EDITH LANGENBACHER, Secretary SAUL KOSITCHEK, Treasurer '00-'01 FLORENCE HAMMOND, President GEORGE HAMMELL, Vice President MURIEL EWING, Treasurer VVARD W. WEBB, Secretary Senior Yell Razzle-dazzle, razzle-dazzle, Ha! Ha! Ha! Boomatilla, boomatilla,-Fa! Fa! Fa! N aughty-four, Naughty-four, Rah! Rah! Rah! Colors-Green and VVhite Motto- Step by step we gain the heights. 'R M . ,g y . T , X 'ii i 5, . 5,7 liemkqr ti i i f P' tml? - Q . fi -k -W, , ,. l T . -2 Q, ,te , ' I ...itll1mf'i,l. A. AA it- ,, i T X' .' i , H ' ffu : xl M T tf ' IIIE gmt' lilllisslllunull 'T X 'iv l4 ' 1f: '- N1 ' . si,MlS'5NfS V I i 4 .ttti..1li5,tf41t-.ws Wi Q Q25 QX 532: ti li f, f i,t,ii,Mii Intl- K-id f rl X, I., v Q 'f A , 1itlalii,1iasu'i1 mi tit, PM 3 it lb iff, Jig. ,f is if 'Sill--ill-' -'if-2 tri.. st- X Eff, 1. ffggua qm 'wilt X ,, tj S . '-'Wi + LICNA lVlAT'1'IIEW'S - - oe ---- luntered Memorial Committee: Senior Reception Committee Knowledge is power. EVERISTT SMITH ----' - - Entered 'Fate tried to conceal him hy calling him Smith. LENA IIOFFMAN ---- Entered I would make reason my guide. EDITH LANGENBACHER - - Entered Secretary 'Oz nl have not loved the world, nor the world nie, l'lARRI1CTTE BAIIJCY Basis virtntem constzmtiaf' Steadiness is the foundation of LILLIAN DEMORIZST '4She reads much. is JAY HoDGEs - - - - - - - Entered Secretary '03 Qrator junior Ex. all virtue. - - - - - - Entered I1 great observer, and looks quite tlil'Ollgll the deeds of men. - - - - - - Entered Senior Reception Committee HFor l am the only one of my friends l can rely on. JASON SAUNOERSON - - ' ' ' ' Entered Picnic Committeeg Track and Base Ball Teams 'Tis the HEARTY BROWN work of virtue to extend our fame hy our deeds. - - - - - - Entered Assistant Prophetess, Cap Committee, Memorial Committee Happy am l, from care am free, Why aren't they all contented like me ? O I OO OO 'oo 'Oi 'OO 'oo 0-1 ,OS MARGARET WALLACE ' ' ' - - - Entered 'oo Wheresoever thou move, good luck shall fling her old shoe after theef' BERTHA HACKER ------ - Entered 'oo By her life alone, gracious and sweet, The better way was shown. JESSIE TOMKINS - - - - - - Entered 'oo I Her soul is like a star, and dwells apartf' ANNA SMITH ------- Entered 'oo Oracle Board, Class Poet, Senior Reception Committee 'Tis pleasant sure, to see one's name in print. GEORGE HAMMELL - - ---- Entered 'oo Vice President '00, Junior Ex Committee, Chairman Pin Committee, Lens Staff, Oracle Board Laugh and be fat. MARGARET HUXTABLE - - - - - - Entered 'or Junior Ex, Commencement Decorating Committee '03, Class Prophetess, Oracle Board The world knows only two, that's Rome and I. SUSIE ELLET - - Entered '03 Class Orator Be calm in arguing, for lierceness U Makes error a fault, and truth discourtesyf' WARD W. WEBB ------- Entered 'oo Secretary '00, Assistant Business Manager Lens, Junior EX Committee, Junior Ex, Chairman Freshman Reception Committee, Senior Hop Com- - mittee, Capt Committee, Memorial Committee, Senior Re- ception Committee, Oracle Board, Class Orator You'd scarce expect one of my age To speak in public on the stage. WALTER RECK - U , ------ Entered 'oo Vice President Literary Society, Yell Committee Pigmies are pigmies still, though perched on Alps. IVIILDRED GREGOR ------ Entered 'oo To be womanly is the greatest charm of woman. LENORA SMITH ------- Entered 'oo Pin Committee, Senior Hop Committee, Commencement Committee, Picnic Committee, Art Editor Oracle, Freshman Reception Committee I chatter, chatter as I go, To join the brimming river, For men may come, and men may go, But I go on forever. ALBERT KARKAU ---- Entered 'oo Lens Staff, Oracle Board 'AI awoke one morning and found myself great. CLARA AUSTIN ------- Entered 'oo Vice President '03, Vice President Literary Society 300, Junior Ex Commit- tee, Junior Ex, Lens Staff, Assistant Editor in Chief Oracle I love to tell the truth and shame the devil. LEWIS FULLER - , - ---- Entered 'oo President Literary Society ,OI. Oracle Board Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil o'er books consumed the midnight oil P JENNIE BARBER - - ' ' ' ' ' Entered 'oo Assistant Art Editor Oracle, junior Ex Committee, Junior Ex, Freshman Re- ception Committee , Lol I am even frightened by the starsf' ROBERT INIARSH - - ' ' ' ' ' Entered 'oo Base Ball '03-4, Foot Ball '03, Treasurer A. A. '04, Senior Hop Committee, Chairman Commencement Committee, Picnic Committee, Oracle Board I am not one of those who do riot believe in falling in love at first sight, but I believe in taking a second look. GRACE FULTON ---- Entered 'oo 'gShe has many nameless virtues. LUCIA DAINS ' ' - ---- Entered 'oo Secretary Freshman Literary Society, Memorial Committee Shall show us how divine a woman may be made. LYDIA BETZ , - , - Entered 'oo Vice President iO2 In virtue nothing earthly can surpass her. SAUL Kos1TcHEK ------- Entered 'oo President Literary Society, President of Tennis A. A. ,O4, Business Manager Lens, Chairman junior Ex Committee, junior Hop Committee, Pin Committee, Freshman Reception Committee, Senior Hop Com- mittee, Cap Committee, Business Manager Oracle, Memorial Committee, Chairman Motto Committee, Board of Di- rectors '04, Base Ball iO4, Foot Ball ,O4 I shall dispute it like a man. BEss1E R0LLER , - - - - ' - Entered '00 I am in earnest, I will not excuse, I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard. RUSSEL GUNN ------ - Entered 'oo Junior Ex Committee. junior Ex, Oracle Board, Lens Staff, Chairman Bac- calaureate Committee, Motto Committee, Base Ball '03, Capt. 504, Senior Hop Committee Hold the fort, for I am coming. EARL MCINTYRE - - ' ' Entered ,OI Foot Ball, junior Ex Committee ,O2, junior Ex, Oracle Board '02, Board Directors, President A. A. ,O4, Captain Track Team, Senior Hop Committee, Picnic Committee If he is an honest man, nature forgot to label him. SUSIE VVEAVER - ---- Entered 'oo Truth hath a quiet breast. ALVAH PARKER ------- Entered 'ol Senior Hop Committee, Freshman Reception Committee, Commencement Committee. Chairman Picnic Committee, Track Team '04, Class Representative Board of Directors A. A. '03 Between saying and doing there is a great distance. MAY PERsoN - ' ' ' ' ' Entered 'oo Chairman Cap Committee t'Her heart is as true as steel. N ELLIE Bown - - - Entered 'oo Push on, keep moving. ADELL NICHOLS Her cardinal virtues are in her hair. W'ESLEY FOSTER So thin PEARL SINLINGER ---- How much lies in laughter! DOROTHY DODDS ------- he must pass twice in the same place to make a shadow. Entered Entered Entered Entered Assistant Prophetess, Commencement Decorating Committee 'O3 - My blushes are becoming. LAURA EMERY ------- Entered oo Chairman Senior HO Committee, Senior Picnic Committee Commencement ! Committee Much ado about nothing. BEULAH MORRISON ----- Let justice be done, though the heavens fall. RUBY CARLTON ------ Class Historian, Cap Committee The hand of little employment hath the daintier sense. ERNEST AFFELDT - - - - - Secretary Literary Society '02 Entered Entered Entered Tell him of, JacOb's ladder and he'll ask you the number of steps. OREN SNOW Q ------ . - Junior Ex, Chairman Senior Reception Committee Wisely and slow, they stumble that run fast. Entered FRANK XVOOD ------- Entered 'oo Junior Ex. Editor-in-Chief Oracle, Decorating Committee '99, Treasurer '03 ' Thou sayest an indisputable thing In such a solemn way, LELA LAWRENCE ---- Entered '00 I see the right, and I approve it, too, Condemn the wrong, and yet the wrong pursuef' PERRY ROBERTSON! - - ----- Entered 'oo Color Committee, President Literary Society '02, Class Treasurer ,O4 Base Ball 304 Silence is more eloquent than words. GRACE MORGAN ------- Entered 'oo Vice President ,O4, Pin Committee, junior Ex Committee, Junior Ex, Junior Hop Committee, Color Com. Dowered with a hate of hate, the scorn of scorn, the love of love. CONLEY DECAMP ------ Entered 'oo Commencement Decorating Committee '03, Junior EX, President ,O4, Track Team None but himself can be his parallel. BEss1E ROARK - - - - - R - - Entered 'oo Secretary ,O4, Hop Committee, Commencement Committee, Picnic Committee Heyday, what a sweep of vanity cometh this way. IVY NICKLIN - - - A - Entered '00 Kind to all. 'iig- if -f ff X X ! 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', ', 1 Al ? - - , My ef .- V Q f A fy 'Z . w 'L l In G5 Iunior Class Cfficers CLARE BRACKETT EDN,-X CHAMBERLIN SHIRLEY GARDNER J. 1, BAILEY Colors-Light Blue and Gold. Motto- Impossible is un-American. Yell Rickety russ, Rickety fuss, '05, that's us. - President Vice President - Secretary - Treasurer Alice Armstrong Grace Barry Hazel Blades Margaret Breck J. I. Bailey Agnes Bennett VVilliam Baumgras Olive Burdick Clare Brackett Lois Chase Gertrude Creyts Franklin Clark Edna Chamberlin Ray Chase Bernice Corbin Emory Dunn Ruby Delvin F lossie Damon Helen Esselstyn Jay Esler Olive Graham Shirley Gardner Arthur Hurd Antoinette Hill Kilbourne Harris Carac Hume Helen R. Hull Karl Hopphan Bertha Kirk Sarah Keeney Louis Kositchek Leo Kositchek junior Roster Irene Lower Clement McElwain Henry McVey Lucile McLouth Blanche Nagle Hubert Pratt Vera Putnam Victor Pattengill Edwina Prudden Leona Parker Mildred Perrin Donna Savage Leah Seibly Hazel Sutherland Clyde Severance Nelleen Sullivan Alta Stabler Mayme Simon Clara Stolte Sylvia Slocum Grace Seage Garry Titus Mabelle Turner Nellie Thompson Annie Thomas George Urbanski Alice VVagenvoord Glendora XVheeler Ethel VVebb Neva Vance Anna Vogel Nz V W Q, I Sophomore Class Cfficers EARL SHUTTLEXVORTH - President FLORENCE RECK - Vice President CLIFFORD MCKIBBIN Treasurer JUNE BRADFORD - Secretary Class Yell Nickity, Nickity, Nickity. Nix, Rickety, Raekety, Rockety, Rix, VV e are champions-we are bricks, 33 Were the Class of Naughty-six. Colors-Orange and Black. Motto- Ever con uerin never con neredf' 7 Cl Sophomorel Roster Helen Armstrong Wm. Atchison Ferdinand Affeldt Lottie Allstein Nora Boughner Lakin Brown Clara Bascom June Bradford Frank Barlow Hazel Briggs Louise Bowdish Alfred Brown Norman Beasley Marion Buck Clinton Chilson Olive Chapman Ford Cary Richard Cole Irene Cole Harry Collins Ella Clark Hazel Clark Veva Caster Erma Cameron Georgiana Collins Stuart Demorest Luella DeLamarter Elton Dunham Ruth Emery Helen Emery Theo. Foster Gladys Fulton Max Farmer Marion French Henry Glicman Laura Goodrich Chester Griffin Earl Gardner Claude House Oscar Huffman Isabella Hamilton Frances Hamilton Mabel Hill Edwin Hildebrandt Randolph Hill Arthur Holly Isabel Hartley Sylvia Hagerman Minnie Karkau Bertha Kirk Gertrude Longyear Lucy Longyear Harry Lott Clifford McKibbin Princess Moon Fred McKale Leonard Murphy Charlotte Marshall VVarren Miles Clinton Nelson Maude Porter Robert Piatt Pearl Palmer Roy Patterson George Phillip Harold Pound Harry Quay Minnie Ruhf Tillie Roller Florence Reck Carrie Rolfe Theo. Robson Courtland Stebbins Florence Stabler Schaibly Louise Sylvan Spencer Myrtie Smith Myrtle Shively Philo Smith Frank Strang Stowell Stebbins Ada Stabler John Sanderson Ethel Springer Earl Shuttleworth Daisy St. Mary Harry Smith Theresa Shier ,Sr Q ? fi TDK 4 ab' We Howard Taft Annice Vaughn Floyd Valentine Ford Vande Warker Maud Valentine Ford VVaits Grace NVest Devillo VVood Allie VVard Flossie VVait john Vlfeaver Pearle VV ood Hal XValdo Fred Wlalker Helen VV alters Harry Yakely Ray Yunker , LW XJ, k I ,Sf 'X-lr fulfil' . ,. L h ., N f 'i 4 I-Iam1et's Soliloquy ClVIodernizecD To Hunk, or not to Hunk,-that is the question Wliether 'tis wiser in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous class-marks, Or to take arms against a C in Physics, And by opposing end it? To dig,-to bone,- N o moreg and by that act to say we end C Plusses and the other natural shocks That flesh is heir to,-'tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished. To dig, to bone,- To bone! perchance all night l-'ay, there's the rub For from the midnight-oil what head-aches come Wrlien we have shuffled out of all exams, Must give us pause: there's the respect That makes our classes have so little life, 9 For who would bear the HCS and Ms of Cobb, Miss Atkins' list, and Sloan's grim irony, The pangs of English tests, and Miss Cook's cards The dignity of Slaughter, and the marks That bluffing students from instructors take, VVhen he himself might his HE-Plusses make VVith a dry text-book? who'd these troubles bear, To Hunk and 'lbluffm under a weary life, But that the dread of something worse than this, The undiscover'd Bone-land from whose bourn No frolic comes,-puzzles the will, And makes us rather bear those marks we have Than strive for others we must l'grind to gain? Thus conscience canlt make boners of us all: And thus our new-semester resolutions Are colored o'er with the bright thought of fung And Virgil lessons of great pith and moment VVith this regard are cast neglected by, And win Miss Atkins, censure. HAMLET' 9 S UNDERSTUDY ' KXXK wi? f Nw J, X ' 1 ag! Ilia RQ V J: WN A M' ww wif 0 'bg ai I M AL ww Y N nunllllllmllllllln Freshman Class Cfficers LEON GARDNER - ELIZABETH JARR.-XRD ALICE JEFFRIES - PAUL DODDS Yell Hickawasha, Hickawasha, Chic-cho-chah, The forward Class of 'O7. Rah! Rah! Rah! Colors-Purple and Gold. Motto- No laborg no rewardf, President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Freshman Roster Olive Algate Belle Adams Esme Allen Isabelle Allen Mable Anslie Harry Anderson Florence Armstrong Bessie Atkinson Harry Baumgras Faye Brown Fredrika Bertch Clyde Backus Hazel Bentley James Barry Lee Bancroft Florence Bissell Ethel Bloy Fred Black Chester Boelio Josie Blake Harry Boorn Frank Boam Harry Brackett Dorothy Brown Clara Boyce Clara Brisbin Lena Brown Ina Bonnell Melvina Bradford Eva Brown Wiiiifrecl Brumm Cihrissie Brumm Arlington Buckley Williani Beck Willarcl Bowerman Harry Bradley Myrtle Bowman Viola Butler Florence Buckley Blanch Bugbee Pauline Bryan Agnes Burrell Ethel Crowell Mary Crane Dwight Carpenter Frank Cook VVilliam Curtiss Horace Cooledge Lela Carpenter Gert Clark Leroy Chapin Mamie Cook Vlfillie Cook Edna Corcoran Hazel Cole Frances Corbin Howard Chilson Elmer Clark David Cooley Arthur Croy Olive Cunningham Edith Costigan Margaret Conklin Beatrice Clear Joe Dunker Sophie Dodge Paul Dodds Frank Damon Clint Delvin Helen Dodge Clara Everett Don Esler Helen Eichele Clara Ehinger Lester Fairleigh Charles Fratcher Beatrice Flanders Bessie Fox Elsie Frey Lucie Foerester Josephine Fink Ethel Ferguson Nellie Flitton Bruce Flitton Clarence Freeman Alice Groat Bertha Gross Alfred Gross Zelin Goodell VV alter Goodrich Mareta Giesy Leon Gardner May Grant Otto Holley Robert Holdsworth Ford Hodson Eva Horan Adelaide Hoffman Fern Hopkins Vernie Hoffman Irving Hasford Addie Hinman Maude Huxtable Leo I-Iimelberger Fred Heldmeyer Bessie Hamilton Charles Hafer Marzettie I-Iazelton Myrtle Hair Dana Hagadorn Robert Hoff Vern Hopkins Marcia Hill Harry I-Iornberger Florence Johnson Lysle Johnson Eugene Jason James Jimason Alice Jeffrey Elizabeth jarrard Lillian james Jessie james Robert Jarred Fannie Keith Nella Kimmel Ralph Kirby Frances Kirk Emil Kositchek Malcolm Kedzie Margaret Kedzie Margaret Kennedy Maud Lamerson Roy LaDue Louise Lietzau Iva Leonard Hazel Loomis Sarah Losey Julia Luce Queeny Mathey Victor Maldenhoner Otto Marklevvitz Fanny Maltby Grace Munroe john Marklewitz John Many Dorothy Mills Stella Morris Nella Millar Ermah Mullen Neenah Mullen Harry McFadden Clifton Marvin Floyd Millard Robert Morse Irene McCarthy Irving McPhee Plummer Mifflin Louis Nichols Hazel Nelson Nettie Oliver Kate Olds Russell Ostrander Alfred Pulcifer Margaret Patteugill Leah Petty Blanch Petty Maude Perrin Elijah Poxson Maude Patterson Guy Reene Jay Rose Lena Robinson Helen Ruhf Leon Smith Harry Saier Belle Slocum Leslie Smith Archie Stabler Francis Shank Lawrence Sterling Ollie Stevens Lulu Sherwood Edith Salisbury Earle Smith Frank Siudliuger Blanch Strange Elizabeth Snyder Albert Seyfried W'alter Seyfried Mable St. Johns Andrew Shivley Rose Thompson Clare Trager Hazel Truxell Hazel Taft ' Leroy Thompson Frank Vandervort Norma Vedder Latimer VVhitney Jessie Wliorley' Anna XV est Ives W'ood Hattie Wfood Evesia Wlaltlierstoii Clarence W'ebb Fern Zacharias Elma Smith , , - ,, K , F , at - 2 L ,ffy iffr ' 'TP y ml filzqffl fag-:fir P Sig , 21+ J if ii -I' n ',,uv1'l llw' .-.ul kx.. n f pilf 5 ig 'Q,ifi,,1'.Q7i,f i Q! ff! f f 'lf vu ,,lu'1 ,,,r1.4 f I K fx! 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NN .Karl T'- V, ..- 1 . xi I 1 surf 33 ' F5 ea L-2 Wa lv .Xmong the first of the social events of the year is the Annual Freshman Reception to the Fresh- men and new teachers. This year it was given at the K. O. T. M. Hall. on the evening of October 2. The rooms were beautifully decorated with palms and cut flowers and the parlors were pro- vided with many entertaining games. Professor Sloan, followed by other members of the faculty received until about nine o'clock. when the dancing began. which lasted about three hours. Music was furnished by Mrs. Day and .lessie Crandall. The reception was greatly enjoyed by both faculty and pupils and. on the whole, was declared of the most pleasant events of the school year. S The New Carnegie Library A committe having been appointed to represent the Class at the laying of the corner stone of the Carnegie Library, arranged the following introduc- tion to a roster of the Seniors, which was placed within the stone: To whomsoever may chance to read this in succeeding years, we, the Senior Class of the Lansing High School, IQO4, A. D., do respectfully ded- icate this little memento. VVe feel that as a Class we have been honored in being asked to take part in the ceremony of laying the corner stone of this library. After hav- ing gone through twelve years of school work, we all realize the vast help which a library has been to us, and we earnestly and sincerely hope and trust that this new building will help and aid those following in our foot-steps, as much as the present one has helped and aided us. And so we leave these tokens, hoping that they may remind those coming after us, of the Class of IQO4. V LUCIA DAINS, Chairman. MAY PERSON. LENA MATTHEWS. 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The first part of the program consisted of an address by the president, Jerome Graves, followed by two musical selections, given by Mrs. Sheldon, and Miss Loyd. after which Miss Harriette Bailey delivered her oration, XVhat Makes True Success. The remaining part of the evening was taken up with two farces, A Bad Casef' and The Revolving VVedge.', In the former, Sylvia fFlorence Hammondj, is left in charge of the house while her aunt, Letitia Dalryinple QMargaret Huxtablej, goes to a cl11b meeting, altho, she has been warned by the doctor not to leave the house on account of a dislocated elbow. ln the meantime the au11t expected her worldly nephew, a stranger to Sylvia, whom she desires l1er niece to marry. The young doctor QRussell Gunnj. arrives, who is also a stranger, and she nat- urally takes him for the nephew: many complications arise until the aunt arrives and straightens affairs between them. ln the second play, Mr. Martin fConley DeCampj, greatly opposes his son's playing foot ball o11 Thanksgiving day as it interferes with the usual family dinner. The part of the son was taken by Qren Snow. The father also refuses his wife fjennie Barberj. and his daughter Nell fGrace Mor- ganj, the privilege of attending the game. His anger is greatly increased when he learns that his many invited guests care more for the game than the reunion, and do not intend to accept his invitation. Two of the guests appear, however, Dr. Brown QWard NVebbj, and Ned Biddle QW'alter Cran- dallj, but the former excuses himself to go to the game, while the latter, a champion of Pennsylvania, stays to talk with Mr. Martin, who in spite of all, would carry out his plans had not the Irish servant QClara Austinj, also skipped off to the game with her friend, Mike Dolan, the policeman QFrank Woodj. ' lfVhen Mr. Martin afterwards tries to calm his thoughts by reading the paper he comes across an article not at all complimentary to himself concern- ing his opposition to his son's playing. Aroused by this and also by the fact that Mr. Biddle ridiculed his son's playing, he at last relents and the whole family attend the game. In each farce the parts were well taken, giving honor both to those par- ticipating and Miss Douglas, who spent much time and pains in training them. The committee having this Ex in charge consisted of Sol B. Kositchek, Chairman. Clara Austin, Secretary, Jennie Barber, Grace Morgan, Russell Gunn, Ward Webb, Florence Hammond, Ruth Green. l 5 XXI' K ig, 5-Q . K N..-- A f.---5 XA- 5 Askfgw , r 'T' 'f 'HUBB- N. 1' x 'ef t f fifi f f ix ff f in if K 2 v-E 7 sl If wx QE, IXQXXXS X X 3 N 1'1 , A Eg!! , , , Lx , H , ' W , ' W, w ' X X 'N . 1 N ' x ,N N A , n N YN X' W n w fr f ,Wi M H W W X x :X I Q6 x X ' MX X R X 9 X X X 'X j HY 1 px X' ,f ' VX C5 ,' ff I M X X , M is ' X in xv , ,i 5 fy Senior Hop The fourth Annual Senior Hop was given March 18, 1904, in the Masonic Temple, which was suitably decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being green and white, the class colors. Parreant's orchestra, screened by a bank of palms, furnished the music. Dancing commenced at nine o,clock and con- tinued until two, during which time punch was served to the guests. This was the most successful High School Party which has ever been given, both socially and financially. Iunior Hop One of the most pleasant social events of the Junior year was the Third Annual Junior Hop, given in the Armory of the Governors Guards, on the evening of December 22, IQO2. The hall was artistically decorated with palms and hunting in the class colors, green and white. A handsome booth was arranged for the use of the patrons and patronesses in the northeast corner, while punch bowls were stationed in the corners at the south end of the hall. Music was furnished by the Baker 81 Allyn Orchestra and the party was one long to be remembered by all who attended. g- i X ' K unior I-Iop f' H T, f Class 1905 lill l l A , infill ' in Tilt rg ly 1 ii lf! llllh l X' x Annual junior Hop to be held in Assembly Hall, January 29, 1904. The parlors were prettily deco- rated and in the dining room, which was fitted up with cozy corners,punch was served through- out the evening. The party was enjoyed by all present, hut owing to the small number, it was not a Hnancial success. -A f -5W+h- The Class of 1905 decided to carry out the cus tom of an Annual Junior Party, but thought they would economize and give it in a smaller hall X cordingly, invitations were issued for the Fourth .14 K n Z A71 ' X . 7 J 142' i T ff l r R7 gil Xi X X X l 1 Ll 5? J: ' 1 if- .5 ff ee' , fi ' Q Lf fe ee X . 4 F 1 , .5 2 . -'.-..r J'f,,-..-1 ,.. .ffl 5.3 ,jg-rg 1 Ven Hans Vent to de Shunior Ex Ven I heard about dem doings going on bout dat dare ding dey calls Shunior Ex, I vent, you might know. My, it vas de first dime I vas ever in mit so many beoples. Ven dey gib me a seat vayiup above de rest it made ine feel mighty proud. Aber von ding droubled me, vy I had no cush- ions vie tlhe vones unter me. I gazed mit big eyes all around de audience until all of a suddent de orgestra sthruck up the loveliest song. Ach! aber dot vas so pchonl I vaved mine hat und kept dime mit my feet dill I saw dey vas all looking my vay, somevone yell'd Put ,im oudt, put 'im oudtl I turned around und low und above von ob dem old blue suited tellers mit brass buddons said to me: Desc ist no blace fur such acsuns, und you don't keeb sthill, den you vill mit me go. I was so srhurbrised I couldn't find my donge aldough I hunted for it dill de curtain vent up mit a schlam-bang. Den I saw vy I had no cushions. On dat sthage vas piles ob dem, real pretty vones mit funny dings on dem. Undt schust dink, der prasident vas dere too. To me he looked young for prasident of such a large counthry. I am not vise about de polotics of dese country, but I dought dat Rose-felt vas President but perhaps dey have changed cause dese man's name vas Rackett,i' I heard 'em say. Den von young lady drummed on a biano und ven she vas dired anoder lady sung a song, vile somevone blayed. I vas shust admiring her gown ven down vent de curdain mit a bang. so quick I shuniped right oud von mine seat. Die orgestra blayed shome more aber I kept sthill dese dime. Ven up vent de curtain again, dey vas a girl und her fadder eading shup- per. In come a man mit vone ob dem yaller dings vich always schare beo- ples so. Dese said der man's aunt vas coing on a drain. On mit his dings und he vas avay quicker dan I count den. Next in come a man vot dey dookt for a voman und die girl petted him und dried to helb him take off his veil cause she dought it vas her aunt. It reminded me of Gretchen und me ven I vas in mine Vaterland years ago, de vay she lobed him. Den a voman mit a man's coat on came in und dey all dalked togedder. so all I learned vas dot a drain vas runned in anoder drain und von or de odder had taken a notion to shump de drack. Ven de curdain vent down again dey all shed dears of shoy. De next dime dere vas such a real gret lady who sent hat pins, dimbles, 5 snuff-boxes und thread to de soldiers vat vas viting Spain because she vas vit- ing Cuba. Vone girl vas in lob mit two fellows. Ach nein. I mean dot dey vas in lob mit her. Ven she heard about de var she vas shust pound dat dey must go to var oder she vouldn't have either of them. Dey vent und ven de var vas ober dey come back. Vone ding vas funny de vone va-t had lots ob money had not been to var at all but had his face all covered up mit court-blaster, vile de vone vat had been didn't have none vatever. The von hid behind de schreen und ven dey blayed Yankee Doodle vy he shumped right up und down und dey never said von vord about putting 'im oudt. De downsihot ob it vas dot she never tookt dat old court plastered fellow at all but de oder vone. Ach mich! I most forgot about de boy vat vas going to dake boison cause he loved a girl most to abstraction, but he vas so schlow about it dat she don'ed stopped him fore he could. Well, de curtain vent down schust after dere droubles. Everypody started to put on der hats but I sat right dere until dot blue suited man dolt me to move on. I vas schqueezed in dat crowd und von big fat lady pushed right against my new fifty cent hat vat I shust had buyed. Ven I got py dem sthairs down I missed my vatch vat I'd had for dree years und brought mit me from de Vaterland. De next dime I goes to Shunior Ex, I leaves my vatch und hat to home. Mother Goose The Athletic Association has had a great number of financial difficulties since its organization, so it was decided to have'Byron C. Rice, of Chicago, drill the High School students, and present the comic opera, Mother Goose. .Accordingly this opera was given at Baird's opera house the nights of the 29th and 30th of March. It consisted of all the nursery rhymes and verses of child- hood, sung to the brightest and prettiest of music. Among the throng of fairy- tale characters, Mother Goose was one of the most conspicuous, because of her excellent representation of the part. Simple Simon. and the Pieman afforded continual amusement during the entire evening. Mary Contrary, with her little maids, Sylvia and jack were all worthy of comment, besides many others. One of the best features of the performance was the children's drill with Goosey Gander. The production was a perfect success, and but for the unpleasant weather, during the two evenings, it would probably have been a better financial success also. As it was, about one hundred dollars was made by the Athletic Association. ' v mm ' '::u 'lllu m1' 'H llr 'H ff' i 4' Wmrfviyiw f W .-f'HUl, N - UW f f QQ ? ,wad H f ,f m X 1 M f jx 'X 3 Q, f mf W 1 iiweffx ff : 5. A ,r11UN',1lll'swylWN , X V as 'QNHQ V. , Tgml' 'f Qs' nf s-ax 1 g If :A wil A M ff' A f ff 'X 2522 , - VV. D. STERLING, PH. B., U. of M. Superinten dent of Lansing Public Schouls NORMAN BERT SLOAN, A. B., Hillsdale Principal, Instructor in U. S. History, Civics, Economics The Calling of the Constitutional Convention John Fiske has rightfully termed the years hetween 1783-1789 the critical period in American history. Never in the history of the United States, not even during the threatening dissolution of the Civil NVar, has the safety of our country rested upon such precarious footing as during these live years. The common danger which menaced the colonies was now withdrawn and with that the spirit of common interest and fellowship, which had proved so powerful a bond, was also dispelled, the articles of confederation, weak as they were in their limited power. had, under the mighty iniiuence of the Revolution, heen sufficient to keep the colonies together, hut when the im- mediate necessity of a common defense was removed the lack of a stronger, more centralized government became evident. States were quarreling with states: the large with the small, the northern with the southern, the more prosperous with the less. Everywhere was dis- union, local ambition and jealous strife-it was no longer a question of national glory, but of state power and sovereignty. Such was the state of affairs when. hy a series of opportune circumstances, each in turn leading to a more important step. the hall was set rolling, and the Federal Convention was proposed. approved hy the Continental Congress, and called to meet in the 14th of May, 1787, in Philadelphia. But such was the indifference of the colonies that not until a week later was there a quorum present for the opening of business. It would, indeed, be most in- teresting if we might read the thoughts of these men, the wisest and best from their respective colonies, as they assembled on that fateful day of the opening of a convention whose achievements should change the future history of the world. None of them had an idea as to the magnitude of the work before them, not even such men as Washington and F ranklin,-names which we are told stood even then for supreme intelligence and consummate tact. There were assembled such men as Alexander Hamilton of New York, James Madison of Virginia, Robert Morris of New York, James NVilson of Pennsylvania, john Rutledge of South Carolina, Oliver Ellsworth of Con- necticut, William Livingston of New Jersey, and others whose names are equally illustrious in the annals of history. In secret session these men gathered in Independence Hall on the twenty- fifth of May, seventeen eighty-seven, and there with a prudence and sagacity which augured well for future success, they elected General George VVash- ington president of the convention. On May 29, Randolph of Viriginia, submitted his famous resolutions on behalf of the large states and a few weeks later Patterson of New jersey, brought his plan on behalf of the small states before the convention. On the 29th of June Johnson suggested the first of the three compromises which were at last to bring together the divided house and on July 2 business came to a standstill by reason of the deadlock which so nearly broke up the whole convention. On September 8 the constitution was referred to a com- mittee, and on the I 5th agreed to by the delegates with only three exceptions. Then on the 17th of September, the document was ratihed and the new-born constitution, upon whose success or failure the destiny of a great nation was to depend, was sent forth to try its fortunes in the face of fierce opposition and bitter ridicule. 1 A STUDENT. 5 Q S Q ,. if we if Ak w ' -A T.-5? if . 5 '-- 'T.l. ik, 4, 4- in .W . ,,..., -M 7 W ,gli '-' - If 1,-4 ,--- 554- .fe ,ff ..-r-qv 7- ' - l Latin Department EDITH EMMA ATKINS, A. B., U. of M. CHRISTINE F. BRONSON, PH. B., U. of M. Latin IX, Virgil, Greek Assistant Principal Caesar, Ovid, Cicero A Virgil Recitation Scene-Room I4, third floor. Miss Atkins seated at her desk. Enter Virgil Class. Miss Atkins-For tomorrow you may review from 400 to 48OQ advance 480 to 520, with new words, scansion and verbs. In grammar, review amo, entire, also rules for pronunciation of Latin names. Miss Bowd, please give special report upon Apollo, and Miss Emery upon Juno, who are mentioned in v. 513. Please begin the review Miss Smith. Miss Smith translates- Night with its rest-bringing slumber was brooding o'er care-wearied cities, Lulled by its presence, the woods and the storm-troubled waters were silent, On through their measureless pathways were- A fGreat commotion overhead, workmen are seen descending through the trap door from the bellfry, with shingles, pieces of tin, etc., with which they have been repairing the roof. They smile patronizingly at the class and quietly clatter out of the room, taking the long ladder with them.j Miss A., resignedly-You may continue Miss Smith. Miss Smith translates- On through their measureless pathways were rolling the stars o'er the heaven, While 'neath the rays of the star-light were sleeping the Hocks on the hillside. Also the birds of the lakes and the wild-tangled lanes of the country NVrapped in the sweetness of peace were forgetful of pain and of hardship. Miss A.-That will do. Mr. Affeldt may continue. QMr. A. looks blankly at his book and asks Mr. Kositohek where the place is: Mr. K. looks alarmed and shakes his head.j S' Miss A. QVVith reproving gl-ance in direction of Messrs. A. and Miss Sindlinger may proceed. i Miss S.- The queen perceives the fleet going forth with steady sails and in her frenzy tearing her auburn hair and throwing her apron over her head, exclaims,-'By Jupiter, he is gone !' Miss Atkins-That will do-very good. Miss Austin, please tell the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Miss Austin-Orpheus was a great music charmer, who lived at the time when people believed there was such a place as Hades, and that everyone must go there sooner or later. But Orpheus went sooner. His wife died and descended to the lower world but Orpheus could not get along without her, so he set out to go and bring her back. The way was dark and difficult, but he soon arrived at the back door of the mansion where Pluto the Great lived. He knocked and was admitted by that gentleman himself, who of- fered him a comfortable red-hot chair. Then Orpheus related his mission. The king laughed long and loud at this and all the ghosts of the whole region joined in. Offended by their ridicule, Orpheus at once began to play upon his lyre. Pluto was charmed with the music, but was astonished that Or- pheus actually came for his wife! Such folly deserved punishment, but Pluto decided that sufficient torment could be insured if his wife should be allowed to return with him. So he promised Orpheus the release of his wife, but told him that she would be lost again if he looked around once to see if she were tagging him. Orpheus delightedly took his wife and started home. But, alas! XVith the curiosity of a man, he turned around to make sure she was there. Instantly she disappeared and Orpheus had to return alone. -vvr-rvvwrr--.-fvfw - .Y 1 . He afterwards emigrated to New York, where he established a candy-kitchen and fruit store. He also secured a patent for an automatic attachment for his famous lyre, by which he was enabled to wind it up and use it for a music box in his store. Miss Atkiiis-Optima. VVe will now hear an account- QEnter small mouse, which plays about on the Hoor. The girls smile with tolerant amusement, while the boys display great agitation. Mr. Wood climbs the bell-rope, Mr. Kositchek screams, and Mr. A. and Mr. G. jump upon their chairs, pale and trembling. The mouse disappears under the door, and the boys, still weak with fright, resume their placesj Miss A. CLooking with kind concern at the frightened boysj-Mr. Wood may now give an account of the combat between Dares and Entellus. Mr. Wood-Perliaps the greatest sporting event in Sicily this year was t-he bout between Dares, world's middle weight champion, and Entellus, the old Sicilian boxer, trained by Eryx, who formerly wore the champion's belt. The betting was brisk. Dares relied on his youth and quickness on his feet, while Entellus' main confidence was in his beef and experience. There was no buckier pugilist in the ring than Dares, always on the alert, springing something new. and cagy enough to take advantage of openings. On the start they liddled for an opening for a few seconds, then a swing by Entellus was cleverly ducked by Dares, who began by sending the right to the head, and a mix-up followed. In the next round the men fought viciously, Entellus smashing Dares re- lentlessly. For the first few minutes Entellus' blows seemed to lack steam, but about the middle of the round, he made a right drive for the head, but missed and went to the carpet as Dares came back with a rush and landed his right squarely on the head. The gong saved him, however, but he lost his temper and in the next round started in with hitting Dares with right and left. He rushed him all over the ring, raining a shower of blows, but Dares took punishment heroically, although scarcely able to hold up his arms. It was clear that Dares was all in, so the referee interfered and declared Entellus winner. Miss A.--An excellent report, showing careful study. Vtfe will now look at the board work. Mr. Gunn, that scansion will hardly dog please return this afternoon at 2 :go and write the next 200 verses in English hexameters. fMr. Gunn faints and is carried out by the other boys.j Miss Brown may commence the advance. CMiss B. rises. The sharp alarm of the fire-gong is heard, with one accord the class dashes from the room. followed by the instructor. All hurry down to terra firma where they find themselves amid a motley throng of lower classmen. The bell in the tower rings, and all again hasten to the upper regions, where the class again is called to order.j Miss A.-Miss Brown, you may continue your translation. CAt this juncture the warning bell rings and Miss A. prepares to read the lesson herself. By some mistake, however, the second bell rings immediately, and the class is dismissedj A VIRGIL STUDENT. The Value of Greek In speaking of the value of Greek, consideration must be taken, not only of its value in affording discipline and culture, but also its practical value. The classics furnish fundamental training which no ot-her subjects can give, and in this respect Greek is even more valuable than Latin. For a proper appreciation of science a classical education is valuable, since about three- fourths of all scientific terms are of Greek origin. Moreover, a majority of the greatest scientists who have contributed most largely to the world's prog- ress have had the advantage of a classical education. The study of the classics, especially Greek, is valuable to clergymen since the New Testament and many important works pertaining to it were originally written in Greek. Greek is also valuable to physicians, engineers, lawyers, pharmacists, and those of other professions. A prominent medical student at the University of Michigan attributes in large measure the ease with which he prepares his lessons to his previous training in Greek. One cannot fully under- stand any article in a scientific or medical journal without some knowledge of Greek. This language is also very helpful to those wishing to perfect them- selves in the modern languages. A person who has had a classical education is able to master a modern language in one-half the time required by those who have not had this fundamental training. It is a recognized fact in all colleges and universities that students who have had a classical course in the high school, make the most rapid advancement in modern languages although they have had no previous training in these languages. No one will doubt that in many respects more culture is derived from the study of literature, than from any other subject, since literature is the expres- sion of the highest thoughts and feelings of humanity. It deals with impulse of the human soul, and of all earthly things the human soul is the most closely related to the Divine Spirit of God. If the study of literature is advantageous, 'Greek certainly is of great value, since no other language contains literature which in perfection of form equals that of the Greek. In no other language are epic poems found which can rank with the Iliad and Odyssey, the great national epics of the Greeks. Some who have never seen the inside of a Greek book may say that it is not necessary to study Greek in order to gain an under- standing of the literature, as translations will suit every purpose. But one may as well read a child's edition of the works of Shakespeare when he wishes to have a knowledge of our greatest dramatist, as to depend upon a translation of the classical masterpieces. There are many words in Greek which cannot be translated into other languages without losing much of their force and mean- ing. Even if the translator is very careful and keeps as closely as possible to the spirit of the author, his work is by no means equal in any way to the original. Modern literature has been influenced to such an extent by the literature of the Greeks that a classical training will greatly increase one's understanding and appreciation of modern literatures. A classical education is a firm founda- tion for one who makes a specialty of modern literature z-English, French or German. In order to achieve the highest success, all people of the twentieth century of whatever occupation, must be men of brains. Business men and others who will not use Greek directly will be helped by the training in careful, logical thought, which the study of Greek affords in largest measure. The study of Greek is accordingly of great practical value to clergymen, physicians. scientists, engineers, and to students of languages and of literature. It im- parts habits of clear and logical thought which are a necessity to all people. It gives breadth of culture which will make life richer and broader in every respect. ,ll Q 5 . a s Mathematical Department JAY W. SLAUGHTER, Ferris School EMMA M. LoTT, B. L., Olivet Geometry, Bookkeeping Algebra IX, English IX It was a warm lazy evening of early spring. that I gained my Hrst correct knowledge of the Science known as Mathenlatics. Spread open before me on the desk at which I was sitting, lay a Geometry. I had been reading over and over again the particular proposition which we were to have the next day, trying in vain to understand it. At length I resolved to learn it by heart, if nothing better could be done. So I began: To prove that only one perpendicular can be drawn to a given line from a given external point. Let A B be the given line. P the given external point, P C a perpendicular to A B from P, etc. After repeating this many times, I was sure I knew it. Bravely I began to say it for the last time: To prove that there can be one external point at the end of a perpendicular line. Let A B be the given point, P the given line. -I stopped in despair. XVhat is the use of it all. anyway ? To strengthen your mindf' The voice sounded near by. Glancing up, I saw the queerest specimen I had ever beheld, apparently a tiny man. His body was a sphere, his legs parallel lines, and his eyes. bright and sparkling, were triangles. Following him were two polygons who appeared to be at- tendants. To strengthen your mind, he said again, and continued: l am the Prime Minister to the King of ltlathematics. My immediate province is the High School. lt is my duty to worry, plague and annoy students, and by so doing, prepare them for life. My final aim is to teach them to reason and think for themselves. The way is difficult and often hard to understand. There are my helpers' He pointed to a myriad band of triangles. squares, rectangles, cubes, polygons, etc. Only a minute they stayed, and in a Hash all were gone. And so this was why I was studying Geometry, to teach myself to reason, to develop my mindfy lt was some comfort. to be sure. to know that, but I think he would have comforted me more. had he but helped me with that proposition. My experience in class next day more than corroborated his statement that the way was difficult and often hard to understand. M. P1iRsoN. HUBERT UPJQDPIN, PH. B., U, of Chicago Algebra X, Commercial Geography is EE E1 iiw 12 Ei? if 3 E Q5 E Eiga 33553555555 wif 2 Q ii if Eg ' T 5 SE sms E SQ is f :gig 3 533 Egg Lg giiggwwiikf W5 ' ifiiiiigi XQEQ 55333532 QQ 4 gigs: Q Qwz?3EQ5Xi5 Scientific Department MYRON A. CoBB, Michigan Normal College Physics, Chemistry The Scientific Department embracing Chemistry and Physics, is by far the most interesting department in the High School, and affords to those who study with a desire to learn, a useful and practical knowledge, as well as giving' a new insight into the composition and character of everything about us. Besides the training for mind and memory which other studies afford, this work also trains the eye, the hand. the judgment. Good chemists are in demand everywhere, by all kinds of manufacturing establishments. and it is in the High School that one gets his start, and a desire for further study in that line. The two branches verge one upon another. Physics treats of the laws and actions between bodies. and of changes in them. that are not perma- nent while Chemistry goes a step further and treats of the finer but just as important changes between the atoms of a body whiclt permanently affect its character and often produce wonderful and unexpected results. The knowl- edge of one helps in the study of the other. although this is not necessary. The two classes are now in charge of one teacher, Mr. M. A. Cobb, who devotes his whole time and energy to his work and has truly done wonders for the department. Many new pieces of apparatus have been added and many improvements made under his management, and both laboratories are now in good condition and fairly well equipped. BUT-LE T-MYTEE T NEVER-FAIL T0-WALWTHE STUDIOUSCLOISTERQ PALE F!NDOU 'PTH EPEAC EFUL HERMITA GE THERE-l N-CLOSE'COVER'FBYS 0 M E BROOK AND-AS I-AWAKE-SWEET-MUSIC BREATHE FRANCES C. Coox, B. L., U. of M. WILNINA ROBINSON, Michigan Normal College English XI and XII English IX and X MARGARET Domus, A. B., U. of M. English IX, Algebra IX 6 English Department Once upon a midnight dreary, while I studied, weak and weary, With my pens and English note-books scattered over desk and floor- While I sat there, blinking, gaping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. That was just a dream, I muttered, No oneis at my chamber door, just a dream, and nothing morefl ' Ah! distinct had been the warning heard in Miss Cook's class that morning That each separate English author should be studied o'er and der- Oh, how I did dread the morrow !-vainly I had sought to borrow From my books some cure for sorrow,-sorrow for forgotten lore- For the long-lost and forgotten dates and names the English bore- Shuddered at forever more. And the frightful long description of each Canterbury pilgrim Thrilled me,-filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before g So that now, with heart a beating, to myself I stood repeating If I spend the night-time sleeping, dreaming all these visions oier, I shall get a C tomorrow. There is no one at my door- Yet I'll look, and nothing more. Open wide I Hung the portals, and I saw a throng of mortals. Saw a crowd of noted writers of the days that are no more. In the corridor delayed they, not the slightest greeting gave they, But they stood there, dim and shady, just outside my chamber door In a long row, in the lamp-light, just outside my chamber door- Stood and glared, and nothing more. There was Chaucer, Spencer, Bacon, and, if I was not mistaken Next to them stood Willie Shakespeare, he the greatest of the four g There too, direct from Hades wereifierce demons dark and shady, And a strange appearance made they, just outside my chamber door- With john Milton, their creator, just outside my chamber door- Strange indeed, if nothing more. 1, 1-,Zn And I saw a famous Briton, about whom an essay's written For whom Mr. Marsh has studied as he never boned', before, And of this production tasting, he his very mind is wasting, For he even thinks he's Hastings, which he never thought before, And has signed the name of Hastings to his written English lore- Only Hastings, nothing more. There I saw Carlyle and Bobbie,'-I mean Burns when I say Bobbie,'- I remember well that essay, how it made George Hammell snore! And Snow, and Webb, and Ellett,-Oh, I know I ought not tell it,- Said: I do not know the answer and they flatly failed to score, All these past events I thought of, as I stood beside that door- All these things and many more. And I stood there outward gazing, past these spectres so amazing, And beyond saw bad King Richard of the Freshman days of yore-- Through the past with all its errors saw a bunch of Tenth Grade terrors, And I stood there and addressed them just outside my chamber door- Any hope for me tomorrow? Tell me this, if nothing more. Each one answered, Nevermore.' A. M. S., ,O4 fgwg gwg , 4 M Wm 4 Q Q ' if x 5 Kc Q , i .' - ff' ..f-.W f A X ' V ff , ff 5' ' '1 , . A . fn ,QQ V 1 iff' 4, A .Q f Q7 - , g 5 W' -4 H, N- if K 9' 1 1 - gf Q fi ' ww V ,N . 5 ' 'L 5 V lv ' Yi 'f, W Q f i fjg ' x AFSWJM xx Q ' A' . 7:-Aff' 7 72' ff' f f f?3QQV Q1 w gg ' ff, A u p MX f W ,IAQ we 9'k fx ,- ,X R Af' I ff -X37 f , ,, N 3 1 Q. W ff V 1' A I -'W 4 Aj .5 y N Q x Im Q h X x - ' ' N TQ ff 6 S - Lum Rosrnsun Y NMHNGED HND TUFTED FRUYTS HND SEEDS. Botany Department Narcissus Narcissus, loveliest creature ever wrought, To whom the nymphs divinest love have brought And cast unheeded at thy very feet. Ah, why did you with scorn their efforts meet? Didst think that mortal man might safely dare Resist the gifts which the immortals bear? It was not so, the nymphs in anger strove, BOHHY And, haughty-hearted, came to highest love. Then he this mandate gave the wondering elf- The youth shall love indeed-but love himself. Next morn, Narcissus, with sweet youthful joy Came out unto the banks, ill-fated boy! For as he laved his hands within the stream The waters showed him what he thought a dream, A dream so fair, a form so full of grace, Of youth, of beauty-a bewitching face, Narcissus' heart with a great love was wrung, A love like that the poets oft have sung. He tried the vision fair to grasp in vain- Twice, thrice, it melted from his hands again. In piteous tones he called it to return But it, with gurgling laugh, his prayers did spurn. Till Jove himself grew merciful, and came To free the spirit from this heartless game. And lol where fair Narcissus once appeared, A snow-white Hower on slender stalk upreared. But even now, it loves, perchance, to grow Beside some rill, where in the evening glow As the low sun sends forth its parting beam W'e see its picture mirrored in the stream. EDITH KING, Michigan Normal College A STUDENT Q,-si:-1 5 it, ' 'iz ' ' , The German Department IDA A. LAMB, Michigan Normal College ETTA R. WILBUR, M. A., U. of M. gf German and XII ,German X, XI and XII 5' 1,4 i Br ' One day, being weary, I lay down at last I And soon fell asleep, dreamingfdreams of the past. I saw in my vision the Lansing High School With its beautiful grounds, so shady and cool, I entered the building and climbed the long stairs And went to the wardrobe and brushed back my hair, While I looked in the glass that hung by the door Inscribed with these letters: The Class of '04. I thought that I studied my lessons once more My head and eyes aching, just as of yore, Then I awoke with a start, my dream was so plain, That I looked for my books, but I looked all in vain. fig , as i :rf . GJ: Zeit 5 ' i Ri' The thought came to me that Commencement was here, My school days were over, those school days so dear, From classmates and teachers I now soon must part, And take up life's journey as with a new start. It is now of our progress in German I write, Of failures and triumphs, our class-room so bright, Each day brought its lessons-quite short at the first, Much longer at last, but by far not the worst. Nine girls and four boys in our class could be seen, By adding we find that it just makes thirteen. Thirteen is unluckyf, I hear someone say, Well, we'd more at the start, but some fell by the way For four busy years we'd been faithful and true Had learned to translate, and to conjugate toog Studied Keller and Lange and Thomas for form, And Freytag and Schiller and Lessirig and Storm. Wilhel1r1'z Tell we had conquered and I rnmeusee too, And M irma von Baruhelm which made us all blue, Der N effe als Onkel and some other books With Friedrich der Grosse thrown in for the looks. To teachers who taught us much credit is due, Our record was good and our failures were few. To Miss Lamb and Miss VVilbur we freely extend Our thanks for their help they so kindly would lend. LENA M. MATHEWS O4 History Department HELEN L. DOUGLAS, PH. B., U. of M. Ancient History, English History In the Light of a Grecian Camp Fire A small squad of Greek soldiers sat within a circle of flickering firelight, a great boulder protected them from the chill wind that swept in from the sea. The continuous wash of the tide, blending strangely with the solemn whispering of the wind among the rocks, perhaps, caused them to gaze thought- fully, unseeingly, at the burning brands. Or, it may be that some were think- ing of the defeat, of a dead comrade, of their families: or, perhaps, of the critical position of the empire. There was no casual glow of a comforting pipe, no poker game was in progress upon a flat rock, nor did a whiskey flask strengthen the spirit of any of those disheartened soldiers. Occasionally their number was increased by a refugee like themselves. But as the night wore on there stepped from the shadow of the rock an individual whose unusual appearance caused a few of the more watchful to lay their hands upon their weapons. Nor was this to be wondered at. The man's long tangled hair framed his weather-beaten face and fell upon a robe of strange hide which hung from his massive shoulders to his knees. Sandals of coarse leather were upon his feet and there were skillfully entwined about his legs wide strands of leather. His only ornament was a heavy clasp of bright metal which held together his robe. In his hand he bore a long bow, which, being unstrung, served him as a staff. Strapped across his shoulder was a quiver of arrows. At the demonstration of hostility the stranger raised his hand. Appar- ently he was used to the hospitality of a stranger's campfire, for he seated himself apart from the rest, and for some time gave his attention to warming his hands and tightening the thongs which held in place his footgear, receiv- ing no attention other than a few curious glances. Then, perhaps, as an explanation of his strange appearance among them, he began in broken Greek, which savored of some tongue of the north, a story as weird as himself and the night from which he came. His father, who had been a man of some prominence, had been sentenced to drink the cup of death. He and his mother were driven from home. They had wan- dered from city to city begging food and shelter. His mother died in a short time, of grief, shame and despair. He, left alone in the world, had wandered recklessly into the wilderness of the north. He told them of broad streams and great forests, of strange peoples as fierce as the beasts they hunted, of many miraculous escapes and nights spent within the shelter of rude, mud huts. How at last he had become the friend of a chieftain, had mar- ried his daughter, and upon the chiefls death, had been chosen leader, how, for many years he had prospered and lived in contentment, and at last in the early hours of the morning, as the first faint flush crept over the quieted water, he told of the longing which had grown upon him to see once more the country of his birth. That was why he now sat among them. He had returned to die in the glory of the Athenian empire. Gloom settled again upon the faces of those who sat about the now smol- dering pile of embers and when, at last, one turned to speak to the stranger he was gone. Then came from the far-off side of the mountain the lone- some howl of a dog, which fell upon their ears as a death dirge. Of the brands which had sprung so quickly into a bright blaze, nothing now remained except the scattered ends. One last tongue of flame struggled fiercely as though for its last breath, disappeared, rose again, then disap- peared forever, leaving nothing but the ruins of what had been. So with the Athenian empire. C. A. GRIFFIN. ef: ff Z, if ' w M ' ZX' 1 y, W f , U , ,MX I R A Reminder Before going out of school, we wish to remind those left and those in- terested in the school, that we, the Class of ,O4, when only Sophomores, took it upon ourselves to publish the only paper the High School has gotten out for many years, The Lensf' Wlien The Class of 'O2 moved to the dignified and privileged rank of Seniors, they offered the running of The Lens to the Class of 'o3, but as it took some time and work, and they were busy with the junior Ex that year, they gracefully declined. The chance was then given to T he Class of 'O4,i' and we took it: After keeping the paper and its reputation up for that year, we gave the Class of 'o5 the opportunity of publishing it. but they, upon receiving their breath from the proposition, refused to tackle it. thus leaving The Lensw without supporters. In reminding the readers of The Oracle and those interested in the welfare of the school, that a paper has been published by the High School, we would also like to add that The Lens is simply waiting for someone to start it again, and as the classes separately cannot carry out the enter- prise, we suggest that the classes unite and put out a paper that will be an honor to the High School, and an equal to any paper put out by the other High Schools in the State. XX 'WN XX ..,, il Wx 77 X XX X V j r , X fff X 9 y w 72 XX K -sk 51 V.1 w ,V. , ,ff!'f 51f '7 V2 NX fw, X X XY :51g2 5 Q , XRNXMX -'- f ff 72 gf N J-mfs. W 'mf iw X X '- ff-i HQ' 2 if f-f QXXSXSXSXXX X ': f5. K lW f?i-1:2 km1 N BEPIIMDJM X'f'gg? fs' f Y XXX -,'- 'f WXY- ' NRS A--Q E? if X W V m m m H Ilitllx Nl Q f 5 W 55:54 f ff! X f f , is , zxxkwixgixxgg ffffff ff! V Niff X N Nw Mr , g xxmQQX Q f iyfjffff ,!l ,fQ www g s WJJXXHHMHWHHHKJHH Rx X NXNXN xXNXXsN'f?f5l511-gT5?.ff5m V W Ng ,..lk:A ,J ...R-i IB92 mg, 1, iq.. N ,V .Y , , . Lv iii: wma 31042 DETROIT, HT, KAV ALPHA BETA GAMMA DELTA EPSILON ZETA ET A THETA IOTA - LAMBDA Fraternity of Alpha Omega Founded at Central High School, Detroit, 1897 Chapter Roll Central High School and D. U. S., Detroit, Michigan - - Lansing High School, Lansing, Michigan - Sioux City High, Sioux City, Iowa Omaha High, Omaha, Nebraska - Steele High, Dayton, Ohio - Columbus High, Columbus, Ohio Marquette High, Marquette, Michigan St. Louis High, St. Louis, Missouri - Lacrosse High, Lacrosse, VVisconsin Central High School, Cleveland, Ohio Clarence W. Christopher Milton A. Caine Alpha Omega Fraternity Beta. Chapter, Established 1898 Fratrcs Honorarii I. Howard Bement Herbert W. Runnels Marquis B. Eaton Fratres ex Schola, Merle A. Urquhart Ralph H. Dahl Howard I. Piatt Fred M. Dean Henry B. Baker, Jr. Clark B. Jagger I. Cameron Hartness Harry B. Huston Arthur T. Reasoner Claude E. Chamberlain Eugene T. Hammond C. T urril Burnett Drury L. Porter Harry S. Purvis 1 904 George L. Hammell Earl A. Gardner Russell A. Gunn Victor R. Pattengill Frank E. Wood 1905 Clare L. Brackett Arthur E. Hurd Rex C. Plummer George F. Day T. Earle jarrard Andrew Langenbacher Edward S. Larned Gray K. Burrington Victor R. Sullivan Robert D. Safford Harold A. Childs J. Lee Baker Howard V. Luce Russel S. Canfield E. Clark Rowley S. Elgin Mifflin, Jr. Fratrcs in Schola Theodore T. Robson james F. Hammell, jr 1 906 Robert A. Piatt 1907 James B. Barry E. Plummer Mifflin Robert Morse if- ' ' L. AA Y H 'ff , 1 K V Twifivk Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity Founded at Lansing High School, 1897 Colors: Purple and Orange Fratres in Alumnis T. Paul Hickey James Turner Frank B. McKibbin Williani Bailey Scott Turner George A. Field Edward P. Hopkins Stanley D. Montgomery Ray A. North Chandler Z. Tompkins Harris M. Hanshue Harvey D. Fargo William D. Humphrey Frank D. Longyear Guy L. Stewart J. Fred McKale Hubert C. Pratt Stowell C. Stebbins S. Kilbourne Harris Leslie T. Smith George H. Hopkins Frank L. Cooley VV alter S. Foster Bart W. Thoman Frederick C. Jenison Orlando M. Barnes Dorman W. Crane Chas. T. Nichols Frederick Nichols A. Crossman Pratt Donald S. Olds James B. Porter Jerome E. Graves Erving Larose Fratres in Schola Chester A. Griffin Harold Pound Clifford McKibbin Theodore G. Foster Lambda Rho Tau Sorority Organized March 3, 1899 Alpha Chapter, Lansing, Michigan Beta. Chapter, Port Huron, Michigan Laura Donovan Florence Day Bell Farrand Anna Ewing Florence Hammond Hattie Wliiteliead Beulah Broas Carlotta Brant Franc Hart Stella Bailey Lena Barnes Amy Prudden Glendora Wheeler Grace Morgan Donna Savage Irene Cole Passive Active Carolyn NVarren Eva Bailey Clara Campbell Marion Ewing Sue Baird Merle Bradish Blanche Freedman Margaret Farrand Mabel Briggs Lille Pattengill Lucy Safforcl Bell Hartley Bessie Bailey Edwina Prudden Muriel Ewing Nelleen Sullivan wh , -4 ' 1 4 s . 'av M ua ,.v.41.n'3.m.34':,:...ga. ,LN IXQ f Iota Sigma Object-Prevention of cruelty to working men. Motto-Erin Go Brah. Song-St. Patricks Day in the Morning. Colors-Green and Emerald. -1 1-- ,fsp 2 f 6 Most Haughty and Magnificent lYielder of the Shovel - IRISH DUNN lllustrious and lnfallihle First Vice Shovel Manipulator - - - - - - - - - - FRITZ MCKALE, ESQ. 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Extracts from the Diary of a Preshie It is with regret we are obliged to inform the public of a sad misfortune-- for a priceless manuscript-namely, a diary of a Freshman-was almost en- tirely destroyed during one of the recent fire-drills. A few pages, however, have remained-and these we now place before the public. Sept. 8.-Today I have had aywonderful experience. I entered High School. In order that when I am an aged grandfather I may tell my grand- children of the exciting scene, I have decided to keep a diary. I went to school real early so that I could get a good seat. But the doors were locked, and I had to wait almost half an hour. But Billy Smith- he's my churn, you know-- i was there, and I didn't get 0 ,I scared. About eight o'clock a O04 1? ff X venerable old man came and F 4 F C' ' unlocked the door, and we R63 6 p 'W went in. He went down the KVM y 55 hall and began to ring the bell, fs - X I so I knew it was the principal. I mustered up courage enough I to ask him which I ought to take, Latin or Dutch. He only laughed and said to go up stairs and find out. So I piked up to the second floor. There was a kind lookin' man with a pretty necktie on and he said,- Take a seatf' So I took one. And there all the kids I ever saw, and more too, kept rushing in and sitting around. Some women-folks were up in front reading names off from big sheets of paper. Then some telephone bells started to ring and everybody got up and hiked out--me with fem. I went in the first door I came to, and sat down. There was an awful pretty lady sitting up in front, smiling, and once in awhile sheid tap her pencil on the desk and say- P'lice, pilicef' I couldn't see a cop in sight, though. Then she'd read some names, and the kids hollered 'heref but she didnit read mine. So I got up and told her. I guess you're in the wrong class, little boy, she said: This is English History. I saw I wasn't wanted so I made my sneak. I went out in the hall and stood behind a door until the bells started up again, and the kids began hurrying around. I saw Billy Smith in the mad rushing crowd. grabbed hold of him quicker'n hot potatoes. and we hurried along to another door. After that everything went swimmingly, only I guess I'll take Dutch instead of Latin-a Big Boy told me the Latin teacher was fierce, and makes them recite way up in the belfry, and besides, she always has a big lot of shingles on hand, so he said. But I heard the German teacher was a perfect Lamb. Sept. 14.-Dad made me take Latin-and said I'd take Greek, too, when it came time. I guess I'll take to the tall timber instead. Greek's all well enough for girls who have nothing to do but bone and make fudge, but I guess I'll never go to Rome, js , or want to jolly Hebrews in their native lingo-Dad X I ' 'V says I might be a Medics, or something. Huh! guess I he hasn't found out I'm going in for Society. I'm X ? going to the Freshman party. C f 9 1 And the Latin teacher talks Latin to us. It's all Q!! 'll I f Greek to me. g I don,t even know what 'optime' means. She says it sometimes-said it to me today -but usually to girls. She asked me what 'nescio' V meant. I didn't cram last night. so I had to say 'I I don't know'-and she said 'optimef So it must mean 'you'dl better study a littlef And then I asked her what this meant- O stultissime tacef' and she said, AM, ,L NA home -. Keep still, you fool. I was quite Habbergasted. But she seems to like me. Almost every day she'll invite me to come and see her before class next day. Cct. 4.-Today I got a nice red sucker on the way to school. I was en- joyin' it, when some girls up in front, studying about a, b, c and X, y, z saw me. The sillies began laughin' of course, and the teacher looked around to see what was up, but I hid it. Then when I thought he'd forgotten about me, I hauled it out and begun on it again. But the remembered, and was watchin, me. I had to put it in the basket, but I got it after school. It didn't taste so good, though, for some luny had sharpened a pencil all over it. Oct. 5.-I've got a scheme. I heard some big boys talking about once when they swiped the pendulums up at school. I'll show them what a Fresh- man can do. Oct.6.-Never say pendulums to your uncle again-Last night I went back to school, climbed in a window, got safely up stairs. But I never knew the old teachers locked up nights before. I think it's a dirty trick, and' sus- picious looking, besides. VVell, I was piking down the hall. since I couldn't get in their old rooms, and I ran plumb into a skeleton standing down by the botany room. I was so scared I started to run down stairs, and as I thought I'd get there quicker if I fell than any other way, I fell smack into the jan- itor's arms. Scared him about as much as it did me, I guess. He dropped me as if I was hot, and I ran for the window. I got there, and fell through- onto my head. This morning mamma asked me how I cracked my cocoanut so, and I f I fx,-1 NRW E told her I was saying my prayers but when I got up I stubbed my toe and fell over. Oct. 19th.-6 P. M. I asked Hattie Smith to go with me to the party, and she said shed stop about seven for me, so we could get there before the good things were all eaten up. I think I look pretty fine-my new suit is a hummer. It's got a big lace collar, and a pink tie, and when I'm all togged out, I do look just like that little boy in the funny paper, although I haven't any Tige. QI-Ienry Jones has. I-Ie's going to take him to the partyj IO P. M. Hattie's mamma ,phoned over and said I wasn't big enough to take a girl, and so Hattie couldn't go with me. But I went, and a lot of the other fellows. NVe had lots of fun. Some big folks there got their arms around each other's waists and hopped around while the brass band played. XVe played slide on the Hoors, and ball on some tables there. I didnit get home until after nine, and my mamma said to come home early. too. They had red lemonade in a big glass dishpan, with some lemon skins Hoat- ing around in it-and a kid spilled some on my pink tie. Nov. 2oth.-Today the Latin teacher made such a funny joke I had to laugh, and I swallowed my pencil. Then the teacher told me to pay attention, and give my whole attention to the lesson. How could I when a pencil was sliding down my windpipe? She sent me out to get a drink, because I was coughing, so I went out in the hall and coughed it up. Nov. 29th.-I was late this morning. and the pesky old teacher told me to go up to the little room at the head of the boys' stairs-I don't know what they keep there, so I came home. Told ma I had a headache. Theylll never know I came home. Nov. 30.-How on earth did they ever find out about my coming home? Anyhow, all they had in that room were some chairs, a table, and a big man with specs on. It wasn't so bad as it might have been, tho, 'he was rather stern looking. January 1.-Since today is New Year's Day, I've made some fine resolves: I. Not to chew gum-C when the teachers lookingj. 2. Not to go out evenings, but stay home and bone-Cnights when dad's homej. ga,-R I I l 110:51 --1-- i- 5... . gr . X.: tl f 1 w,l:Tr'f VAIQQ-L., A Hts- xxxuw' ' -s ' '71 some y,-gl-TS X qTuLsE bhfuil I sLLMos1flUll.f.r funn, 3. Not to slide down stairs or talk on the stairs Qexcept when the man who stands guard on the second Hoor is gazing toward the North.j 4. Never to put off anything until tomorrow Qthat can just as well be done next weekj. -ix y 'L'q . . dvfxs February 1.-VVell-review week is over. I sat up every night until almost half past nine cramming, in and then the old teachers made me take the exams. F ' 3,3 I've always noticed they're partial to girls and boners, QL anyway. I got C in everything. Dad asked me what 0 va- f that C stood for and I told him Congratulations to a Congregationalist. May 5th,-Today the Algebra teacher came in our room and made an an- nouncement. He was all rigged up in his glad rags-new ones, at that. June 20th.-NVell, my Freshman year is over. I passed in everything. P stands for passed,,' you see. Next year I'll be a wise fool,-wonit it be delightful? I intend to help the F reshies along-to strew roses in their path- way fthorny onesj. If any innocent wants to find the way to the office, Iill direct him to the furnace room--vice versa. And I shall be a perennial joy to Miss Bronson who presides over the upstairs assembly room. I intend she shall always have me in her thoughts-and perhaps the principal may also occasionally think of me. And my mamma says if I'm good, perhaps I can have long trousers next vear. . 'TQS lm' ', lfxf- CNW F HELEN R. HULL, 'o5. Y f 'B Q N e ra S Petition We, the undersigned, not being full-fledged members of the Exalted Order of Flunkers, do hereby humbly petition that awful body for membership. In asking this favor we pledge ourselves to recite not more than once a week, and if found attempting to bribe a teacher we will peacefully submit to all scourg- ing which shall be imposed upon us by the Chief Head Flunker and worship- ful brothers. - ' Signed: E. AFFELDT, UREN SNOW, CHICKEN FOSTER. High School Memories I sat in the fading twilight, When the sun had hidden its face, And the stars gazed down benignly Shedding peace upon the place. I thought of the days far distant In that time of sweet content, When I knew no care or sadness, And had no reason to lament. The old world was filled with roses, I was happy, young and free, And my wild and mad ambitions Were by far too dear to me. I recalled the merry faces Of the Junior girls and boysg Some of whom would try to study While the others made a noise. At his desk I saw the teacher With eyes both thoughtful and sad, While in a shadowy corner Sat the mischief-making lad. There, too, I heard distinctly The talking, laughter, and fun, As on the High School teachers' names We composed this simple pun. I-Iow well do I remember The search for words that would rhyme, And now to repeat some verses I beg for a moment's time. C C C I C He walked 'neath the trees one evening, A King so stately and tall, And thought of the coming banquet The extensive plans and all. Says he, 'First thing tomorrow Dodds must Slaughter the Lambj Slotwj anfnej shall open the wine casks Shipped from the ports of Siamf He strolled to the palace orchard Where he found some apples ripe Then called to a boy, 'Get U p-john! Go bring me my corn-Cobb pipef He feasted upon the apples Until up rose the moon: He thought again of the banquet And the S z'c1'1i11g-silver spoon. He awoke late in the morning, And ere he rose from his cot, This startling news was brought him, 'The Lamb is gone from the L0tt.' He summoned in great excitement Atkins, the butler, and Slocmg But not a word did he utter, Did nothing but moan and moan. Then they all were moved to pity, And sent hurriedly, for the Cooley But, alas, they could not End her, Though they hunted every nook. They sought out the foremost waiters, Good Wilflj BZH'C'7'7 and Bronfsj son, too And demanded them right quickly To advise them what to do. They said, indeed, there' was nothing Whatever that could be done, For the C ook had stolen the Lamb And eloped with Robirzfsj son. They told to the King the story: He called his queen Douglas so bright. And, well, I guess he lived through itg So we bid them all good night. Well did' I then remember The examination time, The great terrors of the moment, But then came relief sublime. I remember how I trembled At Greek with all its woes: How Latin said a Roman Had a wart upon his nose. Then geometry Constructions Seemed to all a dreary grind, But those, as people told us, Served to educate our mind. English, too, was not forgotten, As in my dream I seemed to see Many an old familiar scene Which is very dear to me. I viewed my varied after-life And the failure of my hope, But our Father is ever just. Then, is it not wrong to mope? My fancies faded like 'the light. Tis a world of toil and strife. Yes, it's true, their is joy and grief And youth is the gem of lifef RUBY M. DELVIN Tesla A Tale of Love and War LL lovers of English history are more or less familiar with that period when two mighty houses clashed for supremacy when the nobility was divided under two roses,-the white and the red. It is X'-u i ' at the beginning of this period that our story opens in the pleas- ant county of Yorkshire, where a most pleasing picture meets the eye of the passing traveler in the autumn of 1859. In the central part of York, not far from these western hills which break the levelness, stands Olmer castle, a lofty eminence with wide moats, sharp palisades, and high battlements, upon which the rays of the sinking Sep- tember sun gleam like streams of gold. Below it and to the south flows the clear Humber on its journey to the sea, and to the east lies the little town of Lester. But some commotion is abroad, the little town is filled with yeomen hurrying toward the castle, at whose massive gates they throng and enter into the courtyard. X In one of the small, loosely built cottages, which, with a large manor house make up the town of Lester, sits a young English maiden. Her grace- ful bearing and sweet features mark her as one of gentle birth, and as she sits there on the wooden bench, clad in the same coarse weave as that which she is spinning with her distaff, the picture is not unattractive. Certainly a young yeoman who stands at the threshold and gazes at her, thinks nothing could be more beautiful. The maiden turns and sees him, with pleasure lighting up her countenance, but the expression soon changes to amazement as she notes the array of her visitor. The close green yeoman livery is familiar to her, but by his side hangs a sword, in his hand is a bow of yew and on his head rests the iron helmet, used only in war. Ulric! ex- claims the maiden, What means this helmet and bow? Art bound on some far journey, friend ?', No, Tesla, but for war, answered he. For war- and why? Hast thou not heard, sweet one, that on this day at high noon, a mes- sage came to Lord Esner of yon castle to summon as retainers a band of four hundred knights and yeomen to prepare for war? 'Tis in answer to this sum- CHAPTER 1. mons that I am on my way to Olmer and have come to say good bye to you, my little Tesla. To bid good bye !-for war! -the words are gasped through pale lips. Ulric, thou art not deceiving me? No, answers he, and draws her to the doorway, 4'See, at yon castle the crowd of yeomen. See those hurrying toward itf' But, Ulric, why is this message ? Thou knowest, dear one. how the Duke of York has laid claim to the English throne, and how he is determined to battle for it. So we are called-, but a loud blast from a bugle interrupts him. Tesla, I must go. They summon from the castle,-we must southward to meet the Duke. Farewell, sweet Tesla! Keep up good heart,-the yeo- man will return. VVith a quick embrace, he passes swiftly through the gathering dusk to the castle. Tesla, dropping upon the sanded Hoor, sobs MyVfather and brothers killed in battle with the French, now Ulric gone. Oh, England, thou art a bloody countryf' So we must leave her and follow her lover to the castle. I-Ie goes into the great court-yard, and mingles with the vast number of his fellowsg the knights in armor and on horseback sit at the gate. Lord Esner reads to them the Dukels message, to which we have before referred. Rations are dealt to the soldiery, order of march is arranged, and after a brief night's rest, during which many a yeoman dreams of his sorrowing loved ones, they take their way southward, leaving Lester and home behind. CHAPTER II. Onward, marching by day and sleeping by night under the canopy of the blue heavens, went the little band under Lord Esner. After two days' march, they met and united with the army of Lord Salisbury, also marching for- ward to aid the Duke. The leaders rode together, deep in conversation. Eisner, said Salisbury, Dost know that we are within a days' march of the royal forces 7, N ay, my lord, replied Esner, Can it be that we must so soon contend with them?,' Even so,', said Salisbury. And I would fain send a message to Duke Richard beforeiwe join battle with Lancaster. Hast thou any trusty yeo- man to offer as a messenger ? Now I bethink me, replied Esner, There is in my company one Ulric, a trustworthy man, who will do thee gallant service. Let him be summoned, then, replied the lord, and Ulric, when he ap- peared before him, was intrusted with a missive to be delivered to the Duke himself. Bowing deeply to the lord, Ulric started on his journey, and pressed rapidly on, till day began to fade. As he was passing through a dark wood, an arrow whistled by his ear, and he was at once in the power of a band of outlaws. The leader, on questioning him as to his business, received the sullen reply, To mine own affair. Softly, good knave, snarled the out- law. Thou art in the hands of a good archer of whose skill thou hast just been given a specimen, and who sets thy life at naught. Had I my hands unbound, said Ulric, quietly, I would show ye true archeryf, Angered, the outlaw ordered him loosed, saying, '4If thou canst hit yon small white mark, I will let the go. If not, thou thyself shall serve as a target for mine arrowf' Fool V' ejaculated Ulric, and scarcely aiming, he struck the target. S 'Blood l exclaimed the outlaw, with an oath. Thou hast thy freedom, but shalt pay for it. I will avenge myself against thee. Ulric quietly walked on, and soon reached the Duke's army at Ludlow, forgetting his experience with the outlaws in the praise received from the Duke. October came, and with it the King's forces advanced. Duke Richard and Earl Edward of March, stood with their armies against a greatly su- perior band. Scattered and baffled, they retreated, and VVarwick and Ed- ward Hed with a small band of retainers, to Calais. But brave hearts are never daunted, and in a few months the two armies again contended. In a terrific battle, Edward fought with great zeal, and by his side was ever the faithful Ulric. Many a man who marked the Earl as his target, fell under the arrow of the faithful yeoman. Victory was complete and the royal forces fled. Edward, in the flush of tniumph, turned to the yeoman, extended his hand, and said, Friend, thou hast saved my life an hundred times this day. For thy kindness I will reward thee well. If ever I am king, thou shalt have high rank at my court. Ulric removed his helmet, and replied, I ask but one boon, O, noble Ed- ward, and that is that I may be permitted to return to my native Yorkshire. Scarcely had he spoken, when an arrow, flying swiftly through the air struck him on the head, and glancing, felled him to the earth. Edward, bending over him, remarked, Alas, good yeoman, 'twill be many a day before you return to York. The stunned Ulric stirred, and from his lips came one whispered word, Tesla CHAPTER III. It has been nearly two years since the band of yeomen left the town of Lester, and during that time but little has been learned of their fate. But today a herald has come to Lester, and he is surrounded by eager listeners, to whom he reads that Edward is at last crowned king of England. He is besieged by those who wish to learn of the gallant band, and can tell of many of them. As he turns to leave the town, a soft voice calls to him. and he meets the eager gaze of Tesla, now maid to the Lady Margaret of Ockwell's Manor. Sir, hast thou heard aught of one Ulric, who went from here to battle for Duke Edward? she questions. Ay, fair maid, replies the herald, I-Ie was indeed a gallant yeoman. By my faith, if Edward had more such he need fear no moreln But where is Ulric?', again asks Tesla. 'fAh, maiden, at the great battle of Northampton Ulric fell, struck by the arrow of a rival archer. More I cannot tell thee. Turning away, Tesla staggered to the Manor door and fell in a swoon across the threshold. Lady Margaret herself applied restoratives until the blue eyes opened and a moan came from the pale lips. Tesla, tenderly asked the lady, What has troubled thee ? Ah, Lady, I am alone, alone,-my father and brothers were slain, and now my lover has fallen! Alone, alone! Tenderly the lady gathers the girl to her bosom. Tesla, I too, am alone, but thou shalt live as my daughter with me,--as my lady Tesla. September once more at Lester, and as of yore, the sun is sinking to rest. Olmar castle, around which the ivy is now twining, still stands, a prominent landmark. In the garden of Ockwe1l's Manor, slowly paces back and forth the girl- ish form of the Lady Tesla. Deep circles around the hnely curved mouth show the suffering she has endured, and the sweet head is bent in sorrow. A rider, clad in armor, seeing her, springs from his horse, and advances into the garden. Bowing deeply he questioned, Art thou the Lady Tesla?'i Yea, she answered, 'KI am she. Knowest thou aught of one Ulric of these parts, who was well known as a yeoman ? inquires the man. Sir, replies she, while the sweet voice falters, He left here two long years since and has never returned. They say he fell in battle,-and it must be true. for he-he said he would return. Tears choked her voice,- O, sir, knowest thou of his fate? The stalwart rider, loosing his helmet, removed it and disclosed the feat- ures which Tesla had ne'-er forgotten. Yea, he is here, he murmured, with outstretched arms. Tesla, thy yeoman has returned. Susns ELLETT. K N, 1 L A 'A X 4. Il 1 g .S 94 wig f'.'1'1l'v s 0 093' 'U 1 ' lr,. U ',lfP. - 5 x U 5: A o Y xxff ' fix LLCLTRK LITY Emfrm Evggmo. P1 xg FRANK E. WOOD SOL. B. KOSITCHEK ROBERT E. MARSH ALBERT G. KARKAU GEORGE L. HAMMELL LENORA C. 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THQU 5l1U1L -n-', 5QIGoJ3nhGl Slouulkb Yminlq gr HJ. ukfcdung smqhf ' History of the Class of Naughty Four Mom in the white wake of the morning star Came furrowing all the Orient into gold. E rose on that September morn of nineteen hundred. filled with a rest- - less longing for the new life opening before us. The last flowers of summer bloomed in brilliant contrast to the seared lawns and bronzed 5' harvest helds on either side of the long road leading down to the Ocean of Life. At the wharf, its sails filled with the morning breeze, was moored the great ship Knowledge, A merry crowd of boys and girls stood upon the shore, watching the banner of green and white floating from the masthead. Some were anxious for the journey to begin, others looked with longing eyes at the restful shade of the land about them, and sighed for the days of leisure, now past. Soon the bell sounded, the gates were thrown open, the gang plank lowered, and a happy troop of boys and girls, book-laden, rushed on board. Up the narrow stairway they hastened to the lower deck, where Mr. Hurd, the lirst mate, met them in so genial a manner that all fear was banished. Each was assigned to his proper stateroom and quiet reigned in every quarter. Captain Smith gave some general directions and recited a code of rules and regulations. Shortly the gong struck and the ship was under way. One morning, after our voyage was well begun, our attention was called to a notice on the bulletin board, requesting all to assemble on the upper deck. Mr. Hurd presided at this our first meeting, and advised us to select from our numbers certain people to look after our general interests during the voyage. Great enthusiasm was manifested by all, and being a people always fond of progress and liberality, we decided to settle forever the question of VVO1llZ1ll'S political rights, by choosing Miss Hammond as our leader. That the public burden should not rest too heavily upon her, we selected Mr. Hammell. Miss Ewing, and Mr. VVebb as her assistants. In order that our voyage might be one of proht in every direction, our Captain had arranged af course of instruction, providing learned people to talk to us on various subjects of interest. Accordingly, under the direction of Miss Lott, we saw Visionsl' with Lowell's Sir Launfalf, but at the sound of Dickens' Christmas Carol, real ghosts floated before us. She told us Tales of a VVayside Innfi and we shivered with horror at the murders of Richard IH. As winter advanced, and the landscape whitened before us, we fully realized the meaning of Snow-bound, and longed for the spring-time. when we were told all things would be As You Like lt, -yet we were never per- mitted to take the phrase literally. So great were our numbers that we were divided into groups, each listen- ing to a different subject at the same hour. Therefore, while Miss Lott was lecturing to some one on English classics in the forecastle, Miss King on the quaiter deck was teaching the mysteries of the unknown quantities. That they ever ceased to be unknown was due only to her kind interest and patient efforts. Oftentimes we neared the shore to secure specimens of native plants. that Miss Carrier might illustrate her talks upon their structure, family and characteristics, until with XYordsxvorth, we could say: To me the meanest flower that blooms can give Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears. Beneath the lookout, on the upper deck. Miss Atkins taught us the language of the ancient Romans, their customs and beliefs, even showing us an original section of C:esar's famous bridge across the Rhine. As we repeated sentences of Ciceronian eloquence we gazed with awe at his stern portrait on the wall. 'AStowaways are not uncommon on large ships, so we were not particularly surprised to learn, after several day's voyage. that we carried one with us in the shape of a small mouse. Vile were especially pleased to note its classical tastesl as it appeared day after day in the Latin class. It had always conducted itself with propriety until one day, becoming unusually interested, it changed its position, and unluckily approached too near a tall young man who, with a heart-rending scream, leaped onto a chair, where he remained until one of the young ladies drove the tiny mouse into its retreat. Cicero's face has, never to this day resumed its natural color, but apparently, the more he thinks of the event, the blacker grows his frown. Bravely we struggled with each subject, striving ever to avoid being sent to the captain's cabin, where all sorts of dire punishments awaited the trans- gressor of the laws. For nine long months we continued our voyage, watching the autumn die away into the winter and the winter melt into the spring. But when again the earth was decked with flowers and the joyous song of birds came faintly to us from the shore, we wearied of our voyage, and the Captain said, the good ship should come to anchor. XN'e returned to our respective homes during the long summer months, that all might be prepared for the next cruise when autumn again should appear. Accordingly, we bade good-bye to our fellow-voyagers, and dispersed in various directions for a two month's rest. But when September stood upon the earth, Like a goddess of might and gloryf, we returned to our stately ship, ready to start upon our second voyage. As we gathered about the wharf, we looked in vain for many familiar faces, and regretted to see our number somewhat diminished. Gn board the vessel several changes were noted: there was a new captain, new mates, a new course of lectures, and new quarters, which change brought us under the thoughtful direction of Miss Bronson. XYe therefore felt it necessary to elect a new board of administration. After careful consideration, we made the pleasing selection of Mr. Crandall, Miss Betz. Mr. Kositchek. and Miss Langenbacher. In the new lecture course, Miss Smith discussed American writers. Our desire to 'follow in their foot-steps was shown by the appearance of a periodical called T he Lens. This was filled with wit and humor, as well as literary productions and new translations of Latin and German. Miss Bronson gave us the accounts of C:esar's wars, as written by himself, biographies of great men, also the writings of Cornelius Nepos. We were told of the glories of antiquity by Miss Douglas in her lectures on the history of Rome, Athens, Carthage, Egypt, etc. Here we settled. by debate, many questions that have puzzled learned men for ages. Never again will it be necessary to discuss the comparative merits of Hannibal, Alexander, or Napoleon. Those who had attended Miss Lamb's German lectures on the previous voyage were now with the aid of Miss VVilbur, able to hold most interesting conversations in the language of the Fatherland. As on our first voyage. the springtime found us somewhat sea-weary, and Captain Sloan said we should again rest. that our strength might be renewed for a more exciting one in a new direction. the following autumn. XVhen we assembled for the third time, after a two months' rest, few changes were noted. Perhaps our company was a, little more dignified and the dust of ignorance less prominent upon our garments, when, with independent courage, we set sail upon, in many respects, the pleasantest of our voyages. A new com- mander. Mr. Sterling, had been added to the crew, having in charge an entire squadron, with the same puipose in view. As had'been our custom, before many days at sea we selected the members of the official board. This time the lots fell on Mr. Graves, Miss Austin. Mr. iVood, and Miss Bailey. Our lecture course took on new features. The mysteries of unknown quantities gave place to a still more difficult proposition-in fact, it was nothing but propositions, If'reason had, hitherto. been an abstract thing to us, it took a most vivid form under the careful guidance of Mr. Slaughter. Everything was reasoned and proved, until now we are absolutely certain that a circle is round and the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Now we learned not short sentences from the works of the immortal Cicero, as we had on our first voyage, but with the careful instruction of Miss Bronson. we read his long orations and letters. This we found no difficult task while the printed page was before us, but when it became necessary to change our own English into the language of the renowned Roman, I am sure Cicero would have blushed with shame at our first attempts. VVe were also required to descend regularly to the hold and there, under the direction of the third mate, Mr. Cobb, we were taught chemical science. iVhen we came to the Atomic theory we were certain there was nothing more difficult to understand than the smallest thing in the world. Upon the spar deck was Miss Cook, a new lecturer on literature. We, being English, truly English, were required to learn the art of its composition as well as that of foreign languages, and soon wondered why so many words were needed to tell a simple story or describe a familiar object. No longer were we entertained with noted American authors, but going to the historic land of England, we read of her Princess, her Vicar of XVakefield. Wie even imagined ourselves in the old Globe theatre where Banquoys ghost first appeared to Macbeth.,' In the next cabin, on the same deck, Miss Vtfilbur discussed the master- pieces of German literature-writings of Schiller, Goethe, and Baumback, while Miss Lamb in the roundhouse deck continued the work of former years. However, we did not find our entire employment in lecture work. Some one had heard that on long sea-voyages the passengers often select from their number the most talented, and, after summoning all the crew together, present a pleasing entertainment. Accordingly, all our company assembled, and chose certain persons to prepare for the event. After consulting one of the mates, Miss Douglas, it was decided that Mr. Graves and one of the ladies of the party should address the people, for which honor Miss Bailey was deemed best fitted. As we desired to give those possessed of dramatic talent an oppor- tunity for public distinction, two farces were presented: A Bad Case, and The Revolving XVedge. XVe also agreed to call this The junior Ex, and since its fame was sounded abroad in every direction. it is unnecessary to say that it was the great literary event of the year. The spirit of revelry was now abroad, and with an invocation to Terpsi- chore, we prepared for a night of gayety. Everything was beautiful, bright colors, stately palms, and joyous music inspired us to sing with Byron: Un with the dance! Let joy be unconhned! No sleep 'till morn, when youth and pleasure meet To chase the glowing hours with flying feet. The junior Hopu closed, with weary bodies, but happy hearts. For many a day our tasks were less burdensome as we recalled those hours of pleasure. But the days Hitted by, 'till when the roses bloomed in june, we landed on the sunny shore. The last voyage was begun on the seventh of September, nineteen hundred three. Our number had diminished until there were but sixty in the new quarters on the main deck, under the watchful guardianship of Miss Douglas. There were few marked changes--the same commander, the same captain and the same mates, with the exception of the director in athletics and mathematical science, as Mr. Upjohn had succeeded Mr. T homs in this department. One of the principal changes was in the official board, which consisted of Mr. DeCamp, Miss Morgan, Mr. Robertson and Miss Roark. Miss Atkins now accompanies us with Aeneas on his journey from Troy to the shores of Italy-even taking us into the depths of Hades where he visited his father's shade. Miss Cook tells us of the races entering Briton, the forma- tion of our language, and introduces us to some noted men, representing each step of its progress. VV ith Chaucer we journey to Canterbury, follow the Faery Queen with Spencer, murmur To be or not to be with Hamlet, attend the trial of Hastings with Macaulay, and with Carlyle worship at the shrine of Burns. Vtfith the kind assistance of Miss Lamb and Miss Wilbur, we continue the study of German with such marked success that conversation with a native is not only possible, but a pleasure of which we are justly proud. Again we hasten to Mr. Cobb and learn of falling bodies, the methods used in electrical science, how sound is produced, and last but far from least, he gives us thorough information, both theoretical and practical, on the subject of Vtfork and Energy. No work of the entire four years was of greater interest than that given by the Captain in the few moments he was able to spare from the more strenuous duties of his office. Assembling us upon the upper deck, he explained every clause of the Declaration of Independence, together with the constitution and methods of government. He showed us how a great nation grew from a small colony and how great commercial and financial problems are solved by a democratic people. As this was to be our last voyage together, we decided to publish a great book, giving therein all our acts, sayings, and literary works. Therefore we assembled our company and elected fourteen of our number to prepare the Oracle of nineteen hundred four. VVhen we part, to sail together no more, it may serve ever to remind us of these delightful voyages. One day, as we neared the shore, we were greeted by a happy people, sur- rounding a new building now in process of erection. Coming nearer, they signalled us, saying they were about to place in position the corner stone of a new library, the gift of the great philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie. Upon their asking us to give some memorial which might be placed in this stone, we were indeed greatly surprised at the honor. However, our response was hearty and joyous. The fourth spring-time came, with its lengthening days, while we watched our boat turn shore-ward with a strange mixture of joy and sorrow in our hearts. On the shore stand our friends, bearing in their hands beautiful tiowers and rare gifts. Sweet music comes to us over the peaceful waves. Everyone is congratulating us upon our successful voyage and wishing us Godspeed for the rest of life's journey. Slowly the ship glides over the calm waters, nearer and nearer we come to the waiting multitude with which we shall find our future labor. Some of our number will voyage again, upon a larger vessel, in deeper waters, but more will find their places upon the shore, among the busy swarm of men. Men our brothers, men the workers, ever reaping something newg That which they have clone but earnest of the things which we shall do. Another day, and our boat shall cast its final anchor. One by one will we receive the testimonials which reward our efforts and release us from further obligation. But in every heart will live the eternal memory of the pleasant days spent upon the ship Knowledge. RUBY B. CARLTON. An Incident Like a child's is his face as he stands on the stair just a Freshman he is, but he's proud of the part And a laugh bubbles up from the joy in his heart As he nods to a Senior who passes him there. But the Senior, the one who of all in the school Should have been with the first to encourage and cheer, Meets him now with a glance of disdain and a jeer, And he audibly mutters: One more Freshman fool ! Then hels gone, but the joy and the feeling of pride That so shortly before in the lad had been born In an instant is changed into pain at the scorn Of the vain Upper-Classman who passes his side. For O! how could he know that the proud Senior there Quite forgot for the moment the near-coming strife- That his thoughts were drawn back to that old First-year life And he envied the Freshman alone on the stair? CD Manual Training in Lansing lt seems somewhat strange that a city of the size and importance which Lansing has. should be so far behind her sister cities of the state in establish- ing manual training as part of the school curriculum. Albion, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo, are certainly not better able than Lansing to give their children the advantage of this great ally in educating our youth. Yet these places have incorporated manual training into their school systems and universally and enthusiastically endorse it. There are a dozen other city schools of the state that have long tried the plan and no branch of education is more popular. The movement has long since passed the experimental stage. and even a proper conservatism cannot be pleaded as an excuse. Further delay will smack of fossilism. Neither should we plead poverty. Are we willing to rank our- selves less able than the cities named, properly to equip and maintain our schools? XYe pay no higher salaries than they do: we have no better school- houses. no better equipment, no better schools.-ln fact, not so good, in that we lack. at least, this excellent feature which they have. Besides it has so happened that owing to certain state cases our district has received during the past few years, enough money from lines to establish completely a good system of manual training for every grade. Of course that line money goes to the library, but it saves the expenditure of other funds in that direction. But manual training could have been established gradually at an expense so trilling as not to be noticed. How insignihcant the burden, may be seen from this fact :-Manral training was put into the schools of Sault Ste. Marie from the fourth to the twelfth grades inclusive and the entire tax on a home assessed at 33.000 was but seventy cents fo-r the installation and but thirty-Eve cents for the annual maintenance. lt would cost no more in Lansing. XVhat are the advantages of the system? It appeals to the constructive sense and trains the child to do, as well as to think, and to yoke up his thinking and doing faculties in a strong team. VVho does not believe in the ability to do with the hand as well as to think with the head? That notion fairly saturates the air and life of this century and our land. It gives a chance to the child who is backward in studies but tactful with tools. lt encourages the overgrown boy. lt gives a fine channel in which to work off surplus energies of ihe mis- chievous boy. It shows the child a valuable way of occupying his leisure hours. It gives opportunity for a form of expression as valuable as that of the tongue. It keeps boys in school. It teaches respect for work and adds dignity to labor. It makes household labor for girls a science. It will add to the happiness of homes. It will make better citizens of our youth. It is everywhere claimed by teachers that children devoting one and one- half hours per week in manual training do just as much other school work as they ever did, and do it better and with greater relish. That is because the child's interest is aroused and rightly directed. Pupils in manual training schools tease to work in the shop overtime and holidays. The system should be put into the very first grade, and continue throughout the entire course. No extra rooms are needed for the work in the first six grades. Two teachers could do the work in Lansing for all the grades. The new school on Townsend street should be planned to have a shop and a kitchen. In some places labor organizations at first objected to the system, but in every instance, after the establishment, these organizations have been its great- est friends and most ardent supporters. 'Tis only the most narrow, ignorant, and prejudiced of laborers that oppose it. Our board of education has done excellently in changing the organization of its committee on teachers, and adopting a schedule of salary and higher preparation for teachers g may they also further the cause of education by set- ting in motion the movement for manual training. Gur people should awake to the importance of the subject. H. R. PATTENGILL. The Old Schoolmaster HE old clock struck the hour one two three four with a lingering on each stroke as if it could scarcely bear to give it up and at the last stroke the .pupils tumbled out of the room with a promptness. and energy which never characterized them at any other time With a clanging and bustle, a scraping of feet and slamming of doors, a distant whistle in the corridor and a half suppressed song under the window, they were gone, and the heavy frown on the face of the solitary man at the desk relaxed a little. He was cross,-indeed, to believe the testimony of his pupils, he was always cross. But today he had been especially so, and the girls had shrunk back and the boys attempted indifference to hide their fears at his approach. Sometimes their evident fear had given the grim old man pleasure for he liked to feel his power, liked to feel the sceptre in his grasp, but today it was different, it grated on him-'llike slate pencils, he thought to himself. For ten, twelve, fifteen, no, almost twenty years he had sat behind that desk and ruled his little kingdom, he had watched the fathers and mothers of some of those urchins from over his heavy bowed spectacles with the same piercing gaze which seemed to look right through their breeches pockets and discover those green apples and that confiscated ginger bread, the weight of which was such a burden to each childish conscience. And today everything had gone wrong. Even his cherished Virgil class had only blundered through their lesson and he sighed deeply as he thought that the polished lines and flowing meter of Latin poetry could no longer rouse his old enthusiasm. Clearly, he said, I am growing old. For twenty years he had been the master of the Greenville schools and as he looked back over the past he saw nothing to brighten the prospect before him and lately there was talk of his being too old for the place. No kith or kin of my own, not a single relative. In another year I will be upon the town, he mourned, bitterly. Then in mental retrospection he mused over by-gone times and many pictures came before him. But one stayed longer than the others, that of a bright-eyed. red-cheeked boy whose straight black hair thatched a well-built head but in whose eye was a Hash of fire, and in whose every movement was a sign of bridled impatience. Always ready and quick with his lessons, he scarcely needed to study to far outshine the other slow country youths and the village loafers and country barroom fascinated him as a forbidden place. What had become of Roscoe Broughton P he wondered. The heavy drone of the bees and the deep silence of that September after- noon were oppressive and the eyelids of the master closed, opened, then closed again. and while the clock ticked on and on, the lonely old man dreamed of home and friends, of mother and of sweetheart. There was a light knock at the door, but the old man still slumbered on. Another, and still another. At last the door was pushed open and a man entered the room. He was in the prime of life, strong and sturdy, with a ruddy face, keen eye and high forehead, over which the black hair fell in masses. His swift glance took in the rude blackboards, the old mutilated desks and the attempt at decoration in the shape of an ugly chromo of an Arab-like George XYashington astride an impossible horse, and a smile of recognition flitted over his face. But as his eyes roved around to the old man asleep in the chair and noted the wrinkles of care upon his forehead, the thread-worn clothes and the forlorn patches which told of a man's handiwork. a different emotion seized him. but he hastily dashed away the gathering drops. The old man stirred in his sleep. opened his eyes and started to his feet, the look of fierce opposition which he constantly wore before the world, again coming to his face at the sight of the stranger. XVhat is your business, Sir ? he said curtly, to the man before him. HI have come to tell you a story, the stranger replied, brieHy, in the tone of one accustomed to command. f'Some fifteen years ago, he began hurriedly. a boy used to sit at one of those desks yonder, spending some of his time studying, but more playing. One day the teacher grew deservedly angry with him and spoke some bare truths to him, harshly. perhaps, but they rankled in the boy's heart more be- cause of the truth they contained than of the manner of speech. He grew angry and they had grievous words together. Hastily he took his books and left the room, forever, he thought. inflamed with anger and his brain burning with stories of pirates and ne'er-do-wells who ran away to make their fortune, he struck out for the station. Once on board the noon freight, he thought, who could make him return to stupid books and cross teachers? 'On to the Wfest, the golden XVest,' he exclaimed, his heart throbbing as he felt the wealth of Croesus already at his command. But he reckoned without his host, for sud- denly before him stood the master. He tried to dodge, but was held by a firm hand which drew him to a retired seat in the Greenville station, while a mighty voice hurled words of admonition and warning into the boyis excited ears. 'AThe rain drops clattered down upon the tin roof of the little station g the thunder peals resounded from the low lying hills. while occasional lightning Flashes revealed the form of the old master, bent in his years of service, and the lithe. erect figure of the boy, listening. half unwillingly, to the impassioned words of his teacher. Even the storm itself, that battle of the elements, seemed but a fitting accompaniment to the battle that raged within, the strife between knowledge and blind ignorance, between truth and falsehood, between right and wrong. Two full hours they sat there, while the boy heard such words uttered as he will never forget, learned the value of education and also the greater value of true worth of character. VVhen the noon freight came in,the boy went, 'tis true, not as a Stow-away. but as a passenger. He reached his destination at a University town and there, by means of the good master's magic, he secured help and encouragement. He stayed four happy years, and finally left, to accept a good position at Harvard. He has been promoted, until now he holds the chair of Latin at Princeton- XYon't you congratulate me, my old master? he added abruptly. with a sudden change of tone. The 1l121SlC1'iS lips trembled, and his voice grew husky as he silently pressed the young man's hand and muttered, 'tYes, yes, Roscoe. But this boy has not forgotten his old master! No, he has thought of him a thousand times. Now he has come for him and in a snug little house not far from here, a dear little girl and two rosy children are waiting for him who is to be father and grandfather to them. Will he go?', A beam of sunlight fell across the room and touched the white head of the old master. bathing it in a kind of glory, while the close drawn lips relaxed and the weary eyes closed in silent thankfulness. HE.xR'l'Y llizow N. Psalm of School Life Tell me not that school life's pleasant, For 'tis but an empty dreamg Principals are always cranky- Teachers are not all they seem. Dreamy, sleepy, lazy students, Block the stairway and the hallg Boys' heads, filled with all but lessons, And the girls with basket-ball. Into class they quickly scurry, But their minds are far away, 'Tis just torture to be penned up Wihen it's such a pleasant day! Questions brought up hy the teacher, Cause them to look sa e and wiseg g But the Hunks h ' her recorded 3 Makes them make dem goo-goo eyes But the time on wings Hies swiftly. And the school is o'er and done: Then, oh, then, just pause and listen To the noisy sport and fun. Now and then some sturdy fellow, Or a dainty little maid Pause, as if in deep reflection, Glories of the hall-games fade. O. the horrid thoughts of study! O the lessons! XVhat a bore! I can say, and he quite truthful, They're worse now than e'er before. XWXN R I 5. ' ' 'N1P-, ' , , , , -uf ,ff . ff - - 4!444f X , f ,1 Q 1 X1 wi 0- f?f ff f NxW?r f ' ,fl ' - f. if 4W fg4,5l f f X5 f Vf L ff f h , .x WHXNYN qw' Mum., Vx 'fff' 7 Q ' ,X A 14, ' f E 4 ,2 mm ,R MH! ff ' : ?f ' ' 4' ' f , 4 fvJ,1Z?:.5 PYNX ,j Q If VJ X XX, X Il, ,, X F MQW if -X, Ufyjfy .4 , x WJ W l x f, ,. iff! 'f' ' 15? 'V'?:i:7ff7i-Zjfknvvwe.-2-fi7f',f' ji? if M Wcxglvg X Q x f XM!! X ' g ! 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Kositchek - Warren Frye - Arthur Hurd Richard Cole Victor Pattengill Robert Marsh - Arthur Frye - Andrew Schively - - - Dorman Crane Fred McKale, Louis Kositchek I rnn a ft r. Football, 1903 The record of the football team of 1903 was one of which the Lansing High School may be justly proud. Surely the members of the team will not soon forget it. Witli an unpleasant memory of the neglected schedule of the preceding year behind them the boys started in with the determination to re- trieve their losses and to win new laurels for the school. The result was such as may be looked for when good material and hard work, under skillful coach- ing, combined with loyal support of students and townspeople work together. The opening game with the Alumni showed the promising prospects of the team. Matched with the old stars of former fame the boys displayed ability and spirit and won a hard fought contest. The first championship game scheduled with Howell was forfeited at the last minute to Lansing, and an impromptu game with M. A. C. Reserves was substituted. Although pitted against a heavier and older team the pluck and training of the High School boys carried away the victory. A third highly creditable victory was won at Grand Rapids the following week. Then began the struggle for the coveted state championship. The game at Flint ended in a dispute and was given by the University official to Lansing by right of conquest as well as forfeiture. The M. M. A. added their names to the list of our victims by simple consent and neglect to meet the schedule. leaving Lansing with two games between it and the championship of the lower penin- sula. Every effort was made to bring the Ann Arbor team to Lansing, but without avail. The Ann Arbor game was the one defeat of the season. XVith courage of Spartans the Lansing boys struggled against the heavy team of ancients in the University City and met their defeat with royal heroism. VVithout another break the list of winning games grew every week. The disputed game at Flint came up for final settlement in a return game at Lan- sing. A beautiful football day and ideal grounds gave both teams an equal chance. The heavy score rolled up by Lansing settled conclusively the team which deserved the higher place. New interest was roused by the tie game with Charlotte, which, while being a close contest, was characterized by bril- liant and unexpected plays. After administering a second defeat upon Grand Rapids, this doubtful case was again put to test on Thanksgiving day. In the presence of a large crowd and on good grounds, the palm was again placed in the hands of the Capitol City boys and the season closed in triumph. Several noteworthy features of the season deserve mention. We s-hould all remember the diligent and successful services of Coach Close. His efforts in behalf of the team deserve highest commendation and, we believe, have received wide appreciation among the students. The many aids rendered the team by Mr. John VVeston also deserve special mention. Both in a finan- cial way, and in constant display of interest, Mr. NVeston added to the season's success. Vlfe should also acknowledge the kindness of the citizens who have helped us, and especially those parents who opened their homes to receive the team. Last of all, let the school remember the spirit of determination shown by the members of the team. The determination which not only won many victories, but which bridged over the gulf of the one disappointment, and filled out the schedule with added laurels for the school and for Lansing. Lansing vs. Alumni, 16-o Lansing vs. Howell, forfeited to Lansing Lansing vs. M. A. C. QRJ, 5-o Lansing vs. Grand Rapids, 1 1-6 Lansing vs. Flint, 5-o Lansing vs. M. M. A., forfeited to Lansing Lansing vs. Ann Arbor, o-I7 Lansing vs. Flint, 46-O Lansing vs. Charlotte, 11-11 Lansing vs. Grand Rapids, 12-6 Lansing vs. Charlotte, 11-6 T w J Baseball Team Shortstop Perry Robertson Center Field Robert M. Marsh Right Field Clifford McKibbin Left Field Harry Yakeley First Base - - Garry Titus Third Base and Pitcher - jason Saundersou Second Base - - Saul Kositchek Catcher - Fred McKale Pitcher - - Russell Gunn, Captain C enter Field - Earle Gardner Times limi.. ., fr g .X Scarcely had the snow disappeared and the tirst signs of dry ground arrived before the enthusiasm for base ball practice began. An early start gave an impetus toward success and many candidates appeared anxious to make places on the team. Some few delays having passed work began in earnest. The schedule opened with a game at Owosso. Although played under adverse circumstances, a pretty exhibition was presented. By the succeeding Saturday the team was rounding into shape, and in their new suits, a week later, met Howell. Games for the season were arranged between Lansing and Portland, Owosso, Howell, jackson and Greenville, the latter being can- celed. The personnel of the team was almost wholly new. Some of last year's players were again in uniform, but nearly all occupied new positions. McKa1e, behind the stick, with Capt. Gunn or jason Saunderson in the box, kept up the record of the season. Ti-tus proved a grand success at first, as did Kositchek at second. Pattengill, at short, gave fine promise, but leaving school, passed the responsibility over to Perry Robertson, whose work was, at times, brilliant. Gardner, Marsh, McKibbin, Yakeley and Dunn played outfield positions with great credit. The record left by the team does not reveal the whole story. Patience and hard work are not to be forgotten. So many of the team planning to return another year. promises great things for the base ball of next season. It should be mentioned that abundant material is showing itself in the lower grades. Lansing may look for plenty of base ball successes in the next few years. But one thing will prevent this outcome-failure of students to sup- port the team. If the experience of this year means anything. we may proph- ecy a great future for Lansing athletics. The year has had the remarkable feature of universality in its athletic interest. This is bound to win, and a few years will show its influence. Let every one put his shoulder to the wheel and nothing can block the road to success against us. A Iunior's Lament Should you ask me whence these rhetorics, VVhence these note books and these pencils, Wlieiice this inkstand and this blotter, Scattered round me on the table, I should answer, I should tell you From the regions of the High School, From the room which we behave in, From the Cook-land of the kingdom. Ye who study hard in day time, Who improve the time in school hours, Do not listen to my story For it tells you that I do not. In the midst of the assembly Opposite a little cut-up Vtfho eats apples and who whispers, During all her vacant hours. Can you blame me for not working And for doing just as she does, Ye who know her will not say so, For in Latin and in German, In Geometry and English, None can pass her wondrous knowledge This is why I sit and ponder, Sit to study and to wonder Till it's past the hour of midnight, And what sense I had has left me. High Jump 100-yard Dash Broad Jump Track Team LOUIS KOSITCHEK, Manager Clare L. Brackett Harry Braekett Alvah Parker Pole Vault Oren Snow Mile Rim Chester Griffin Mile Rim ---- - Ralph Hoff 50-Yard Dash, .foo-Yard Dash, 220-Yard Dash - Jason Saunderson 220-Yard Dash, Relay ----- Earle McIntyre, Captain Mile Rim - - - Conley DeCamp Mile Run Robert Marsh The Interfclass Meet As soon as the ground was in ht condition, the students of all four classes began to team out for the track events. A rivalry soon sprang up between the classes. each desiring to outdo the others. Finally an inter-class meet was arranged. At las-t the long-awaited day came. The juniors were confident of victory. but the Seniors only displayed their knowing smile. The iirst event was a 50-yard dash, which Saundy, of '04, won without an effort. In the 100-yard dash he repeated his former performance. The Freshmen showed up well in the jurnp. Huffman taking first, Gunn, of 704, taking pity on him, Parker, a Senior, helped his class to five points by win- ning the broad jump, as did Snow with the pole vault. The crushing defeat of the Juniors, however, was the ball game, which they played against the illustrious Seniors. The score was ten to three. Summary of Events ' 100-yard dash-Ist, Saunderson, '04, 2d, Brackett, iO7Q gd, Gardner, '05. Time: IO g-5 seconds. 50-yard dash-1st, Saunderson, '04, 2d, Curtis, '07, gd, Brackett, QO7. Time: 5 2-5 seconds. Mile run-1st, Hoff, '07, 2d, DeCamp, iO4, gd, Griffin, '06, Broad jump, I8 feet-Ist, Parker, 504, 2d, Pattengill, ,05, gd, Griffin, l06. 220-yard dash-Ist, Saunderson, 304, 2d, McIntyre, '04, gd, Brackett, '05. Time: 25 seconds. One-half mile run-Ist, Hoff, '07, 2d, Griffin, '06, gd, DeCamp, .O4. Shot Put-Ist, Griffin, '06, 2d, Saunderson, '04, gd, Pratt, 'o5. Distance: 34 feet, 8 1-2 inches. Hammer throw-Ist, Gardner, '05, 2d, Snow, ,O4, gd, Pratt, '05. Pole Vault-Ist, Snow, '04, 2d, Pattengill, l05. 440-yard Cl3Sl'1-ISlI, Hoff, yO7, 2d, Parker, '04, gd, Brackett, '05, Total-Seniors, 46, Juniors, II , Sophomores, 16, Freshmen, zg. New I-Iigh School Ye11s I In the Bevo! In the Bivo! In the Bevo! Bivo! Bum! Bom, get a rat trap, Bigger than a cat trap, Bom, get a cat trap, Bigger than a rat trap. Sizz-Boom-Ah ! Lansing High School Rah! Rah! Rah! Song Tune - Oh, How He Ran II Ring, ting-a-ling, Ring, ting-a-ling, Lansing, Lansing, you must win, Ring, ting-a-ling, What have we done? What have we done? XV e put .........., on the bum, Thatys what we've done. Oh! how we ran, Oh! how we ran, Vtfe ran, we ran for L. H. S., That's how we ran. What was the score? What was the score? The score, the score was ten to naught That was the score. III Che he-Cha ha-Cha I-Ia! Ha! Ha! Cha Ha! I-Ia! I-Ia! Grand Rapids. IV Rah !-Rah !-Rah! Rah! h Lansing H. S. Rah! Rah !-Rah! Rah! Lansing H. S. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Lansing H. S. Rah!!!! Tune- Rally Round the Flag, Boys V Hurrah for Mary, hurrah for the lamb, Hurrah for the teacher, who didn't give a 1-' Uh Rah! Uh Rah! IfVa! Pa! Sah! Lansing High School! Rah! Rah! Rah! VI e a 6 Ya! Ya! Yum! Yo! Eta Kanac! Kanac! Kanac! Bobtail vinegar! Rack! Rack! Rack! Araba! Araba! Alama Ha! Lansing High School-Rah! Rah! Rah! Song VII Gardner took the Foot Ball, You bet he is alive g He ran around the tackle, And made the score come live. Chorus-Repeat. Oh! we won, yes we won, yes we won the Foot Ball game Won the Foot Ball game, VVon the Foot Ball game- Wion the Foot Ball game five to naught. For Value Received, We Promise to Pay ,ll N organized society there must exist some basis of confidence between men. F undamentally, this is Truth or Honesty. VVhen the society is small, and each man knows his neighbor, his word of honor may be a sufficient pledge, but as civilization ad- vances, and intercourse becomes more extensive, the pledge takes a written form and we have F or value received, I promise to payf' which implies that wherever anything of value is given, another of equal value must be returned, and also demands an additional value called interest, to be paid for the use of the commodity. This voucher, therefore, further states that the recipient of this valuable article, whatever it may be, must return something not only of equal worth, but of still greater value. Macaulay tells us: All knowledge is of two kinds, inherited and ex- perimental. Inherited knowledge is value received, experimental knowledge is value returned. Thus far in our lives we have been the recipients of value: we have been privileged to enjoy and make our own, with but little comparative effort, knowledge from all branches of study. NV e are told that the average school-boy, may, in two or three years of High School work, obtain as much knowledge of mathematics as Newton possessed after fifty years of ceaseless toil. Yet Newton was not a receiver, but a giver of knowledge, and, if we may be blessed with such an inheritance, we owe to future ages not only the preservation of this inherited value, but also its increase and development, until we shall be able to return the commod- ity with full interest. Nor is it from the standpoint of knowledge alone, that the American boy and girl find themselves at the entrance of mature life, a debtor, but from every field of action known to the progressive world. Should we confine ourselves to the debt of the last five hundred years of advancement, to say nothing of ages preceding, we cannot fail to be over- whelmed with the vast obligations which are ours. But little more than five hundred years ago, the great American conti- nent lay sleeping in pnimitive silence: disturbed only by the gliding foot- steps of the native as he went on his quest for food through the forest, or in more savage moments, sang his war song around the camp Ere. Among the branches of the great trees, birds built their nests and sang their matins in undisturbed peace, and the quiet streams were troubled only by the fish, or the fisherman in his sport. But the spirit of adventure was abroad, stirring the Old World into ac- tivity, and brave sailors as well as learned men began to wonder what lay be- yond the blue line where the waters met the sky, or, how far one must travel before he reached that weird receding line. Then a noble queen pledged her jewels to obtain means for this investi- 'gation, and one bright morning in August, 1492, three small white-winged ships started upon the most important voyage ever undertaken in the his- tory of the world,-and the first item was placed upon the debit side of our account, for value received. This first statement shows that we were literally given a New XYorld. New, not only in the unused soil of its vast fertile fields, new, not only in the wealth of treasure hidden under its surface and within its hills, new, not only in its mighty watercourses, making possible unheard-of results, new, not only in all the material elements which are necessary for a nationis progress, but new, also, in the possibilities of liberty and justice unknown in the world growing old under the thrall of Tyranny and Oppression. In less than one hundred years more, a few brave men and women had started the second item of our indebtedness for a great nation, by form- ing a little colony at the old historic port of Jamestown. A few years later, seeking a home free from religious oppression, the Pilgrim band made the lasting settlement which spread slowly but unceasingly over the continent to the western sea coast. Beyond this point it is impossible for us to place under definite headings our debts, for. like a great river, with all its branches swelling with the rise of tide at its source, in every direction progress inestimable has taken place. Could we fully comprehend the value of our present educational system over the limited scope of the boy. by the dim light of a quaint old-fashioned fire-place, slowly tracing the letters in his poorly printed book, could we understand the hardships of travel over unbroken roads on horseback, or by jolting stage coaches, as we glide in our palace cars from one end of the continent to another: could we know with what joy the early settlers greeted the letters written many long days before, as we fret at the postman's tardy call, could we realize as we read our daily papers, how our forefathers waited for the arrival of some chance traveler to obtain news of their nearest neigh- bors,-these, to say nothing of the great world of invention reducing the ne- cessities of life to the minimum price in production, as well as the elimina- tion of time and effort in business enterprises. of the telegraph and the tele- phone, and the coming inestimable value of wireles telegraphy. Could we fuly comprehend these, together with hundreds of other equal advantages, we would know something of the value we have received,-something of our great inheritance as sons and daughters of the twentieth century. Nor would we rank as paramount these material and wealth-giving advantages, for super- ior to these is the intellectual and spiritual development of man. Literature is written with a three-fold purpose,-for knowledge, for pleasure, and for culture, and it is ours to use for whatever purpose may be most within our need. Accessible on every hand appear the works of a Dante, a Shakespeare, a Milton, and a Bacon, and even today great scholars are delving deeply in the long unmolested ruins of ancient Nineveh and Babylon, for knowledge that the present may profit by the history of the past. Our present free educational system places within the grasp of the common people a superior course to that of the colleges of a few years ago. Not only is offered the courses in the common branches of history, mathematics, and ancient and modern languages, but many of our public schools of the pres- ent day, offer knowledge of a strictly practical nature,-typewriting, stenog- raphy, bookkeeping, wood-carving, mechanical structure, as well as cooking and sewing, while through far-reaching experiments and proofs science un- folds its mystic lore, Nor does our liberal system close with the High School. Any boy or girl of the present day with the necessary amount of energy and perseverance, may obtain a college course in a professional line, while the H-igh School with its affiliation with the college presents a proof of scholarship and deter- mination for the pupil it recommends. Thus, does there now stand open to all, the advantage of universal edu- cation,--that Hnm foundation which upholds infiexibly the principles of gov- ernment, and is surmounted by the all-triumphant pinnacle of s-uccess, for, in knowledge, truly is power! Primitive man, with his narrow scope and limited horizon, was the nucleus of our present proud civilization. It has been truly said, that the hope of our race lies in its imperfectionsg that so long as man strives to overcome so does he prove a betterment to prosperity. The invincible Today, demands the deeds of noble earnest men to fashion well the grand Tomorrow, and the ideal race of ages hence should glean a far richer harvest from our sowing than have we for the past. With even this cursory survey of the subject, our debt is prominently in evidence, and we are confronted only by the question, How and to whom must we pay ? We Hnd ourselves possessed of youth. health, energy, and a good foun- dation of knowledge. This is our value received, what shall be our payment? In order that a promissory note may be of value, the giver must be honest. No man will accept an obligation of this nature from one known to be lacking in this fundamental quality of character,-the foundation of all confidence between men. Nor is honesty necessary from the standpoint of personal relations only: It is also essential in our capacity as citizens, that we may be honest in public as well as in private life. Public honesty demands justice to our fellow men, support to the laws 10 of our nation, and devotion to its interests in every direction. That the American nation is not lacking in patriotic love is easily demonstrated. Go to the national museums and look upon the treasured army flags, all tattered where the leaden bullets have pierced, stand upon the Virginian hills and look over the field of Arlington where the fallen patriots sleep,- a silent army I6,ooo strong, -and you will know something of the bravery that dares to risk life for the love of the flag at home. But there are heroes of peace as well as of war,- He serves his country best who lives a pure life and doeth righteous deeds, and walks straight paths however others stray. If to himself, to the present, the future, and a nation a man is true, the King will have loyal subjects. And let us not forget that with all else we owe the debt of advancement, progress and perfection. In just the proportion that we owe to the past our progress and magnificent opportunities, we must pay to the future the results of our achievements, based upon this capital. As we stand tonight on the first occasion in which we are recognized with mature rights and obligations, we solemnly promise,-for the value of religion, country, home, liberty, education, civilization, and progress, to pay the best effort of our youth in honesty, patriotism, sympathy for mankind, and uplifting and development of national and spiritual interests. How truly we stand by this obligation time alone must decide, but with all sincerity of purpose we pledge herewith the honor of the Class of 1904. Susm M. ELLETT. My Little Pickaninny most beautiful arments and the birds were singing merrily enticed iiliiguj by the balmy an and the pleasant scenes around our plantation in the sunny South, I saddled my favorite pony and started on a short ride. Bess trotted gaily down the broad driveway and soon we were out on the now verdant prairie. In the distance stretching far and wide could be seen tobacco and cotton plantations, in which the negroes, men, women and children were diligently hoeing the young plants. I turned my horse toward the near- est lield but as we passed by a clump of low bushes, Bess became frightened at some unseen object, and shying, would have thrown me, had not unexpected assistance come. For just at that moment a little colored boy, of about nine years, rushed up to the frightened animal, grasped the bridle, and thus saved me from a severe fall. My rescuer was a round-faced little darky, with black eyes, that rolled mischievously in their white orbs, and two rows of shining teeth, partly concealed by ruby lips. After I thanked him as best I could, I asked his name, where he lived, and what he did. He told me a sad story of his youth. Hoyle VVinson was his name. He said he had been left an orphan when only three years old and that he was then living with his grand- mother, but she, being obliged to work on the plantation, could not devote her time to bringing him up as she wished. He helped her at home. doing little things to lessen her daily toil. and worked when he could in the cotton field to earn his meager share of bread. He spoke anxiously and eagerly of his desire to attend school and become a great man so he could take care of Grammy,l' as he called her. The earnest expression of his shining black countenance appealed to me strongly and, after I had again thanked him, I asked him to come to my home the next day and I would reward him. I touched Bess with the whip and as we galloped off I looked back to ascertain the effect of my words upon this little black creature. He was jumping up and down joyously throwing the remains of his torn straw hat into the air. He waved it gaily when he saw me. and so I nodded back. The next day Hoyle came, and this was the result. I offered to send him to school and clothe him. Wlieii he left I slipped a five dollar gold piece in his hand for Grammy His face beamed with pleasure and amazement as he thanked me and promised to be a faithful, obedient boy. This promise he endeavored to fulfill and in many little ways gave evidence of his grat- NE bright spring morning, when nature had decked herself in her . g . A U v , tw: ll' ' '- ' I itude to me. Coming home from school he never failed to gather a bunch of wildflowers for me or to bring some pretty gift to show his appreciation. One autumn day he brought me a basket of luscious persimmons, and as he was going out, my father-a man of commanding appearance-happened to come up the steps of our large veranda. Wfhen he saw my little pickaninny, he laughed, and assuming a stern manner called out, 6'Bring me some lard, and Iill pin his ears back and grease him, and swallow him whole. Hoyle rushed through the yard and out into the road almost flying across the prairie to Grammys, cabin to get away from that terrible monster. For a whole week I never caught a glimpse of him, but, nevertheless, I felt sure that he would return, and so he did. However, for some time he regarded my father with great fear, and managed to keep out of his way, but he finally over- came this feeling, after much assurance on the part of my father that he would not hurt him. Some thirty years have passed. The schoolboy has become a man with a noble purpose. His younger days were spent in earnest study as a result of which he is now principal in a large college for the colored people. Many beautiful deeds are attributed to him but the most beautiful is that Hoyle never forgot his dear old Grammy When he commenced to teach in the college he did not spend his money, but saved it, and afterwards had a neat little cottage built for the aged woman, now bent with years of weary toil. I never regret the legacy which I bestowed upon him, for he has proven him- self a man of strong character, a model of his race. LEAAH M. SEIBLY Class Poem The night is dark on sea and shore, T hro' inky clouds the thunders roar, The billows leaping wild and high In anger lash the very sky, And all is blackness near and far For heaven hides from earth its star. A vessel braves the tempest's wrath And tosses far from out its pathg The loud winds roar, the lightnings glare And death rides through the upper air But Lo, the sky through cloud-drifts breaks And on its starry mantle takesg In golden armor brightly dressed, VVith splendor shin-ing from his crest, -The sailoris guide forever, he,- The North Star watches oier the sea. The seamen shout and joyful sing A hymn of thanks to Heaven's King-- The smiling harbor, bright and gay Receives them with the rosy day. 7 Another star in glory shines Down all the stately aisles of Time, It calls the spirit backward still To fair Judea's vine-clad hill, VV here lies in sleep the infant King, VVhile hosts of angels 'round him sing A planet shining bright on high, From his blue realm in the sky, Leads safe across the desert sand The kings who seek the Son of Man. Thus human souls on ocean lost And by billows rudely tossed, Are often saved by purpose high, VVhich, like some planet in the sky, Sends forth its steady, guiding rays And molds the tenor of our days. Oh let us seek for some such light To shine through the future's nightg For we know not our course today VVithout a leader of the way. America, fair Freedom's home, Thy highest aims should be our own, Our fathers fought in years gone by, To raise the starry Hag on high, , And we shall strive in coming days To spread abroad its fame and praise. This honored country gave us birth, In turn, we owe her civic Worth, Oh may we to the trust be true As that fair tlag's bright field of blue! Oh, Class-mates, hard it is to part For joy and sorrow in each heart Are reigning now with equal sway, Tho' glad we are to reach today The place we've sought with main and might, For Step by step we've gained the heights, NVe sigh between the smiles of mirth And think perhaps no more on earth We'll meet again in joyous band And feel the grasp of Friendshipls hand. But severed far from friends and home, VVherever over earth we roam, In countries strange, on native shore, We'll cherish still the Class of Four. Oh God. Oh Father, be our guide Upon life's ocean wild and wide, And with the star of purpose clear, Keep Thou these minds from shoals of fear. Do Thou protect this native land And smile upon Columbiais strand! To friends and teachers give thy aid Till on the hills the star-light fades, Till all with Thee shall meet to dwell, And speak no more a sad-farewell. LXNNIE M. S MITH 1 N. MixRo.x1u5'l' l'lL'X'l'iXl1l.IC, llrophetess. lDoRo'1'nY AX. Dobbs, H1f3AR'rx' E. Biaows, Assistants. Scene-All dark except dull fire in foreground, over which kettle simmers. Throne in background, on which prophetess is seated. Music--Curtain drawn. llrophctess-lflc it known unto you, all people here assembled. that to me is given power of prophecy. l look into the embers and there are pictured all the mysteries shrouding each life, from the beginning until the final moment when Fate with her golden pen traces Huis at the close of the closely written page. Silence-Music. Sound of voices without. Enter Maidens Qassistantsj. XYhat rude sound, as of many Voices, breaks upon my ear, oh my maidens, and disturbs my silent musings? First Maiden-'Tis a great and mighty people, standng on the borderland of youth. eager to unveil the secrets of the unknown cnuntry stretching far before them. Prophetess-lnsatiate man, and will he ever seek to draw the curtain which hides the future from frail mortal eyes? Second Maiden-They seek thy wisdom, noble propletess. Prophetess-Say to them that while they wait without, their futures shall be pictured in the flames of Fate. QExit niaidens.j O human frailty, why seek to pierce the mists of time and bring upon you sorrows e'er the hand of Destiny hath deemed it right? QMusic--Reenter maidensj Heap the Haming caldron high. Maidens- Babys tear, and Spring's first rose, Youth's bright joys, and childhood's woes, All into the caldron throw, i Mix them well, and to us show All the futures, weal or woef' Prophetess-T he present fades. I gaze into the dim and distant future. A glorious picture rises before me. I see Conley DeCamp, our leader, strong and manly, a laurel wreath upon his brow, and in his hand the powerful pen of poets. Sappho kneels in adoration at his feet. The picture changes. On the banks of the blue Potomac rises the majestic Capitol. I seem to pass within its walls and enter the great Senate chamber where are assembled men from every clime, representing the various posses- sions of the United States. My attention is directed to the Presidents desk, behind which stands a man conspicuous by his Hne person and noble bearing. It is George L. Hammell, the well-known Michigan man, who, with an eloquent speech, embellished by many gestures, is about to cast a proxy vote for member E. Smith from the home state, who, having met with an accident upon his air- ship. is unable to reach the earth. Sweet music breaks upon my ear. I seem to enter a large church. It is Easter Sunday, and amid a profusion of lillies, palms and ferns, in the choir- loft stands a beautiful woman singing the opening hymn. I am pleased to note it was formerly Miss Jennie Barber, who now, with her husband, com- poses the entire choir of Lansing's Central M. E. Church. Looking about me for familiar faces, I am soon rewarded by a smile from Mrs. Grace Morgan- Pierpont, who is on a visit to her parents before leaving with her husband, Sir Glendowin Pierpont, for their home in London, England. The .music grows fainter and fainter, darkness comes before my eyes, but through it I see the outline of a building, tall and dark and still. It becomes more distinct and I see that it is the High School building. The door seems to swing upon its double hinges and I pass in fancy down the old familiar halls. Nothing seems changed until I reach the session room. Miss Douglas is there no more. In her place stands Nellie Bowd explaining the expression on the Sphinx and telling of the wives of Henry VIII. Sadly I turn away and look into the Freshman room with its collection of cubes, spheres, straight lines and angles, but Mr. Slaughter is not there, and VVesley Foster reigns in his stead. Hastening on to the south end of the hall, I enter the old German class-room. Upon its walls still hang the pictures of noted authors in that language, and I am pleased to see Miss Mathews at the desk, since Miss Lamb is there no more. I go to the window and look upon the library, now grown old with years of use. The librarian's desk is opposite and as she turns for a moment toward the window, I recognize the face of Iva N icklin. The picture of the High School fades away, and in its place comes one of rare and wondrous beauty. It is an island whose rugged snow-capped moun- tains rise above valleys of tropical verdure. The natives, their habitations and language proclaim it to be one of the gems of the Orient. A train of mules, bearing on their backs a number of missionaries, wends slowly up the mountain side, and as they turn for a last look toward the American Hag, growing dim as the great ship steams away, I recognize Beulah Morrison and Lucia Dains. A mist rises from the sea, obscuring the island and its inhabitants, and as it clears away I look into the Casino, New Yorkys greatest play house. Every seat is filled, for tonight the noted star, Clara Austin, appears in Jessie Tomp- kin's latest drama: When You and I Were Young, with Oren Snow as leading man and general financial manager. The footlights fade, the music dies and in their stead I see-it cannot be-- yet surely it is-the well known city of Okemos. How changed! It has three stores now, and a fine new frame building. Upon a second story window, over the blacksmith shop, we read in golden letters, Russell Gunn, M. D. Russell has a mustache of his own now, and has been known to visit patients as far as a mile from his office. Stir the flame, lest the pictures come no more. Maidens- Burn, burn- Trouble spurn, Onward turn, Burn, burnf' Prophetess-Rest, my maidens, for the pictures crowd upon me. Mag- nificent parlors filled with beautiful women and noble men. All of Detroit's elite society crowd the spacious NVoodward Avenue home of Mrs. Dell N ichols-Carpenter on her reception days. Passing quietly through the long corridor of Grace Hospital, in her white cap and apron, Bertha Hacker hastens on her mission of mercy. A crowded court room, a nervous witness, the ambitious lawyer, the stately judge, and in the midst of all, taking down the words which seal the prisoner's doom, is the court stenographer, Bessie Roller. Sweet bells sound upon the air. Long rows of carriages stand before the church to receive a bridal party. Robed in gown of shimmering silk, sur- rounded by a crowd of pretty maids in dainty colors, comes the blushing bride on the arm of her husband, Gen. Samuel Dawson of the regular army, and as she pushes back her veil, I see it is none other than Lillian Demorest. Through the busy streets of Chicago, on her labors of mercy, hastens the quiet little woman we knew as Susie Weaver. Everywhere in the great city, she, with her venerated husband, the Rev. McCaine, may be found relieving want and suffering. The din of the great city gives place to a picture of broad fields, of grain, green pastures filled with peaceful herds, and in the midst of all, a spacious country seat, where resides the former Miss Emery, happy as she gazes on her lblarsh lands, and looks after her poultry and dairy. Again the mist rises as from the ocean, and as it- lifts we see the waves tossing upon their bosom a great ship. At the helm stands Captain Karkau watching with anxious eye the lowering sky. Though often overtaken by a storm, as he makes his voyage from Australia to the Fiji Islands, he is espe- cially anxious today, for he numbers among his passengers Bessie Roark and Perry Robertson. The roar of ocean is again lost in the city's din. I seem to climb a broad stairway and enter an office. Long rows of shining instruments line the walls. I am met by a neat colored lad who informs me that Dr. Sindlinger is busy administering laughing gas to Margaret W'allace, the principal of a large dancing academy for young society ladies. The next picture is a spacious library. Tier upon tier of books line the walls. Great cases of manuscript and huge volumes for reference fill every space, but the end, where before a large window, at her desk sits Susie Ellett, hard at work upon her Graded Englishl' text, a compilation of the first hour lectures of -her former teacher, Miss Cook, with additional notes, explanations and criticisms from her own pen. I-Ier rare genius has already made her famous as a critic of English masterpieces, both for style and diction. Stir the caldron, the pictures almost vanish from my view. Maidens- Glow on, glow on, ye embers red, By the living, by the dead We adjure you here to tell All the secrets of thy spell. By the ghosts of those who've fied, By the living, by the dead, We command you to foretell Tales of forest and of dell. Prophetess-Again they seem to strive for recognition, so rapidly do they follow one upon the other-Annie Smith, Dean of a woman's college, Edith Langenbacher teaching under her, Lena Hoffman in the peaceful shade of a cloister guiding the steps of thoughtless youth, Harriet Bailey, Governor of Colorado, Ward VVebb in the interest of the great eastern capitalists touring the states and with his powerful oratory bringing peace out of dissension and conflict. I see Walter Reck a prosperous merchant, and Frank Wood famous by his great literary work VVisdom at Homef, more popular even than In- nocents Abroadf' Pause- T he grand stand is filled with spectators. From every bench float banners of yellow and blue, while, as the interest grows more intense, canes are raised supporting the fraternity colors as well. At the opposite side of the field Harvard's crimson waves wildly in the air and the few visitors make up in enthusiasm what is lacking in numbers. As the final is reached, from all parts of the fieldiare joyful shouts for Coach Saunderson' now directing the athletics of Michigan's'great university, and when the boys flock about him after the victory, everyone knows of his popularity. A college hall extends before me. Long rows of earnest faced young men look eagerly' at the face of theprofessorlecturing upon The Legal Rights of Oracle Boards, and we recognize in ihiml tliesiniling face of our friend Sol Kositchek, at the Detroit School of Law. A strange darkness comes over all, and through it breaks the yellow light of the southern Sufi. The sands of Egypt stretch before me. In the distance. looking with calm immovable eyes ever to the rising of the sun stands the sphinx. There is something familiar about the figure seated upon the sand trying vainly to transfer that unfathomable expression to paper. It is Lena Smith, and as we turn the leaves of her sketch book we meet on every page- not the Gibson Girl-but the Smith Man, now sitting: now standing, now only a sketch, now a complete figure. But in all we see unmistakably the same features and we are H c1r1'1'scd by the belief that the face was a familiar one to the class of i05. The flames take on another form. Michigan's state executive offices come in view. From the fine portraits on the walls, the quiet eyes of ex-governors look with approbation as Governor Fuller dictates his message to his private stenographer, Miss Fulton. Upon the shore of a blue lake stand gray University buildings, square and massive. Here and there along the edges of the campus can be seen remains of the once Wliite City. Along the walks, with hands behind him and head bent in thought, passes Chicago's professor of biology, Dr. Jay Hodges. He raises his hand with a pleasant smile as an auto dashes by, carrying I. Earl McIntyre, M. D., head physician and director of the McIntyre Germ Institute, one of the finest scientific laboratories in the VVest. The flames die low. I see a western city built in the midst of broad prairies. Here the signs of business houses glow in the unshaded streets and we read Person 81 Person, Real Estate Law a Specialty. Out into the street with her bundle of legal documents in her hands hastens Miss May of the class of ,O4, now one of the most prominent lawyers of Kansas. But who is the man she greets so cordially as 'he descends from the steps of the bank, depositing as he does so a handful of certificates in his leather bag? He raises his sombrero and we recognize Alvah Parker, the wealthiest ranchman of the district. Great ruins rise before my eyes. The tall columns of ancient Greece, broken and marred by time, are all about. VVith anxious look, intent upon the ground, a man paces slowly back and forth, looking for the footprints of Socrates. It is Ernest Affeldt, head of the American school in Athens. Paris and her gay saloons next fill the flames with varied beauty. In the Center of the room is an American woman, her fair face contrasting strongly with the rich coloring of the French women about her. lt is Ruby Carlton, now the wife of a Denver capitalist, spending her first season at the world's center of fashion. A look of glad surprise beams upon her face as she glides toward the door to clasp the hand of her former class-mate, then Miss Gregor, now on her way to Japan, where she is to join her husband, the American Consul. But foreign lands are lost to view, and in the great Fifth avenue church a, Sabbath silence reigns, broken only by the voice of the eminent divine, Robert Marsh, preaching his farewell sermon before returning to his country seat near Lansing, to spend his remaining days in leisure. Familiar scenes become more clear. The old Agricultural College comes in view. Before a class of athletic girls stands Lydia Betz, their director, while the teacher of music, Miss Lawrence, presides at the piano. The gong sounds and the merry girls rush through the halls to their classes, while through a door on the opposite side enters a crowd of children from the Kindergarten training school and following the signals of their teacher, Miss Blanch Aubry, execute a most charming drill. Three other faces come within the flames, which leap, then fade, and die away. Alas, I cannot see their fates. The mystic charm departs. The embers give a dusky light and nothing more is told. Perhaps 'tis well. Let them learn their fates in the dim and distant future, to the accompaniment of the heart beats of life. May the kind hand of Destiny be raised in benison above the head of every member of the class of 1904. FIVE v13ARs LATER. A member of the Oracle Board wanders o'er the desolate plains of a dis- trict in the far west, night is falling, he is cold and hungry, knowing not where to turn for shelter. Then through the gathering shadows a red light gleams and the wanderer following its rays is led to a tent, apparently that of a band of gypsies. He enters and sees to his surprise and pleasure that the occupants are not foreign wanderers but three members of the Class of Naughty-four, they are Margaret Huxtable, queen of the band, and Dorothy Dodds and Hearty Brown, her fol- lowers. The leader is standing over a huge caldron while her companions cast into it magic powders and sing incantations. About the tent are seated several rustic people waiting to know the future. The wanderer is kindly received by the dealer in fates, who explains the situa-tion, saying that she and her maidens, encouraged by their success in truthfully foretelling the fortunes of the Class of Naughty-four, have taken up fortune-telling as a profession. She shows him many bags of gold, the re- ward of their efforts, and so he leaves them in the lire's red glow, leaves them to resume their wanderings on the morrow, ever pushing aside the future's mystic veil. i ma gggii1sfgi-1 sauna L anon 5 H E I. f i Q-WS EEE Qwagzst g- 5- sis ssssar 5+ f ' -s s sf' il R - 555552 - -i i lliist Below may be found a list of the books contained in the above case. Physical Geography ------- Shiveley Remark- This work is based upon the theory that at first the earth was a volcano near a river and then it cooled off and a vege- table and animals grew on it. Criminal Law -------- Eratcher The eminent writer advances the theory that a man who is murdered in cold blood is not killed. The work has met with con- siderable success. Life of Sir Humphrey Gilbert ------ Roller The fact that Sir Humphrey Gilbert came to America, was drowned and died, is strongly emphasized in this work. Natural Historyl' ------- By a Freshman The author has made the discovery that a wood-chuck is a bird, and in his book makes clear this fact. The Ancient Physician ------- Marsh Taking Chaucer as his authority, Mr. Marsh tells us that the doctor of olden times was accustomed to give the sick man his boot. It is to be hoped that Lansing doctors will not revert to the old practice. Equo ne Crediteg or Trust Not the Pony ---- Atkins Critical Comment-This book contains advice of great value to Virgil students. Ostrander Hand-book of Punctuation It will be of interest to students to know that the author suggests the use of commas before and after omitted words. joke Book - - Evolution - - - Dreams of the Laboratory - Manual of Experimental Chemistry Essay on Eternal Friendship - How to Grow Tall - C Notes by E. Smithj - Lott Sloan Cobb Fuller - Cook W. Foster Origin and Development of Greek Languagen - - - Dains Sonnets and Lyrics ------- DeCamp The Future of Irelandu - - - Messrs. Hammell and Dunn Biography of Caesar ------ Max Farmer Describing in detail Caesar's method of c-hanging the calendar and altering the course of the sun. Theory and Art of Teachingy' ------ Hull The author recommends the following speech or its equivalent, for producing order in class: Say, kids, donit make so much noise or Mr. Sloan will hear you and sure be mad as hops. History of the Trojan War'l ------ Austin Quotation- Achilles killed Hector and then he died. History of the Latins ------ Dorothy Dodds Important statement- He advised the coizfisticatiou of their property. Witchcraft', -------- Miss Douglas Remark- This work exposes the weird machinations by means of which VVebb prevails upon the evil genius of the steam pipes to keep them creakingg the magician gives no heed to her reproachful glances and the disturbance goes on, much to her dismay. Text-book of Physicsu ------- Hammell The work demonstrates the fact that the Fahrenheit thermometer was made by the man who invented it. Other books are: ' An Essay on Sheep's Teeth - - Affeldt Elocution and Its Uses Brown Rules of Debate - - Ellett How to Tell Fortunesv - Huxtable An Oracle Board Meeting One fair Monday morning the command was issued for the Oracle Board to meet that night in the accustomed place to transact a lit-tle business. Al- though we really dreaded to-take so much time from our studies, we resolved to go. About seven-thirty the editor wandered into the room and after lighting up and arranging the chairs, he prepared to do a little work before the rest arrived. VV e strolled in at all times and when all arrived, two or three of the boys asked to be excused while they attended a little private meeting on the first floor. While they were gone the Virgil class Annex was called to order, the order of business being that the members at the different meetings take turns reading the next day's lesson to the others. Those who were not for- tunate enough to belong to this select society formed various reading circles in which the subjects of German, History, English and Physics formed the main topics. At last they get down to work, but the Salvation Army below attracts their attention and the next half hour was spent hanging out of the window watching Cornell's band and the lire department answering a call. All of a sudden, a wild shriek was heard, for the window had fallen upon them and a few barely escaped with their lives. After injuries were compared and it was found that it was not necessary to send for the ambulance, they settled down to the Hthird reading of their favorite poems, the rule of the Board being that those pieces found worthy of recognition shall be reread at each meeting. Soon one of the boys proposed that if enough wished it, he would go to Driscoll's and get a package of gum, as he had 98 coming to him from that place. After talking over teachers and report cards, the motion was made to adjourn and without waiting for it to be seconded, the boys rushed out, leaving our Editor to lock up and see live or six girls home. Next morning, first hour English class flunked in a body and Miss Cook decided that they had better study for the remainder of the hour. Eight members of the Board are members of that class! Strange coincidence! VVe wish to add, so as not to give people a wrong impression concerning certain members, that at the next meeting and all future meetings the Board departed two by two instead of in single hle, as before. Also our passage was greatly aided by one deliberate member who held a match while we descended the stairs, the inconsiderate janitor having put out the hall lights. Owing to the rapidly failing health of one of our members a number of the anxious ones petitioned our worthy Editor to close the meetings at 9 230 promptly, that he might go home and retire. SOME or Us. Lessons Learned from Carly1e's Essay on Burns 61 N the northern part of the British Isles lies a country in which nature 'I . . . s tif has influenced the life, manners, and characteristics of the people in a marked degree. The sturdy highlander seems but an offspring of the rugged hills of the north, with their strong, massive scenery, while the lowlands clothed in their purple heather, seem to blend with the simple lives of the peasants. Plain, unvarnished truth, earnest, faithful devotion and sincere patriotism are shown in their hearty love for everything Scottish. It is not strange, there- fore, that Thomas Carlyle should find in the life of Robert Burns a theme for highest thoughts and richest expressions. True it is that he draws the veil with careful hand over his many failings, and throws a vivid light upon his virtues, but this matters not, we are interested tonight not in whether Scot- land's sweetest singer fulhlled the high ideals of his noble countryman, we are interested not in what Robert Burns failed to become, so much as in those elements, which, common to all mankind, caused the opposite results of his life. success and failure. Two definite biographies might be written of this rare genius. In fact, his numerous biographers have given us these two opposing views of his char- acter. The one sees in him only the reckless, erring youth, wasting his mental and physical powers in wild dissipation, the other, like Mr. Carlyle, places him before the world as a genius, a hero, almost a martyr, and we learn our first practical lesson in the fact that depending upon his own point of view each finds material for his purpose, for, like all mankind, Burns possessed the elements of good and evil, and the observer finds that for which he seeks. Among the simple peasants and the rare beauties of his native land, he spent his youth, close to the heart of nature, so close indeed, that her divine inspiration never left him, even in the darkest moments of a dark and varied life: returning to her ever, he drew therefrom the impetus that made it pos- sible for -him, with his uncultured pen, to change the trend, not only of Scot- tish, but of English literature as well, directing it to the heart of national patriotism. No avenues of greatness were open to this peasant lad, but bounded by poverty and obscurity, he turned to the one friend able to give him aid. Through the eyes of Nature he saw, as his plow cut with dreary effort through the clay at Mossgiel, in the overturned nest of the mouse and the uprooted daisy, a stepping stone to fame and immortality. In spite of lack of education and social culture, we find his one of the most honored names in literature, and that, in spite of all the barriers in his path, obtained in but thirty-eight years of life. Why was this true? How came it that the Scottish muse chose this unlettered lad as her own inspired bard P It was because he saw in the common things about him the means of achievement. Had he followed the example of most poets, and sought for subjects in the lands of fancy or romantic history, he would have failed, because he would have been compelled to work with material to him unknown. But he took up life as he found it, and made his success from his opportunities. No heart in all this patriotic land throbbed with greater desire to do her honor than did the lonely plowboy's. That he loved the purity of the peasants, honored their manhood and revered their religion is shown in the poem most beloved by himself, The Cotterls Saturday N ightf, and the reason that we must draw some of our lessons from his failures, is found in the fact that he lacked moral force enough to live up to his own ideals. He could direct the lives of others, but he could not guide his own. Pride, shame for the sinless state of poverty, held him ever from the pos- sibilities opening before him, and led him by its treacherous hand farther and farther from the heights of purity, true manhood and unbounded success. It is a sorry picture, the handsome, gifted youth, blinded by weak pride, trying to drown his high desires and noble ambitions in wild dissipation, then overwhelmed with regret, pouring forth his soul in divinest sentiments of religion and morality. His life is one of the most striking lessons in all history, of the effect of moral weakness upon natural gifts. Physically weakened by his reckless life, he could never give his best effort to any of his work: with all he achieved, we still know he never gave us his best, and finally, in the very fiower of life, layingdown his pen, he pays the price of folly in less than forty years of life. Nature had more than done her part. She had given him native power, keen observation, tender sympathy and loving devotion, but she failed to give him the one thing necessary to make them fully his subjects, the power of definite purpose. The little he did for his own glory and fame only makes us regret the more that he should not have given us the full measure of his power, and teaches us with great earnestness the lesson from his life. If from the success of this peasant boy we may learn honor, fame and immortality, and the results of using the materials at hand, that however distasteful be our task, we may still find therein elements which may grow into the higher life, that none is too humble to lift his voice for the honor of his people and his country, that observation. sympathy and human love are means by which great and useful lives may develop. We learn also from his failures that all these may fail to win reward if not supported by moral purity, earnest application, and undevi- 11 ating purpose. Nor should we confuse the pride which gives us self-respect and a desire to hold ourselves ever in positions of respect and honor with that which forms a barrier to our own best interests. Poverty may be a burden, but it is not a sin, and no man with material gifts is compelled to sink under the weight. Had Burns sought, he could have overcome the condition so distasteful to him. And last of all, we must not forget that failure is ever a result of a lack of purpose. No man succeeds in life who fails to direct his best efforts in one direction. Nature gives us power, but she gives it only in embryo. Its de- velopment and culture is left to man's own effort. And could we sum all up in a final statement, I think nothing could be more expressive than Carlyle's definition of the true biography of man-not a cataloguing of his vices or virtues, not a chronology of the events of his life, but each man when life is finished must answer for how far he has sunk beneath the temptations of the world and in how far he has been the con- queror. In other words, his true life's history is written in what the world has been to him and what he has been to the world. Tonight, we may say we open the book in which is to be traced the facts of our lives. What shall they be? Shall we trace them on records of failure, weakness, and lack of purpose, or shall every act show the full strength of our manhood and womanhood directed to a definite and certain end, ever with the Faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as we understand it. XNARD VV. VVEBB. Course of Study Re uired Studies Elective Studies Q First Semester Composition Latin English Grammar German Classics Z Physiography FIRST YEAR Algebra Botany En Hgh Composition Ancient History g Classics Z Commercial Correspondence Second Semester Algebra and Spelling First Semester English Igllmreltgrfdtion and Latin Classics German Algebra Medieval and Modern SECOND YEAR Composition and History English Rhetoric Z Commercial Arithmetic Second Semester Al b Classics 54 Commercial Geography ge ra First Semester Geometry eatin - Composition erman English Classics Greek Geometry Eherfuitg - Composition ng is istory Second Semester English Classics Bookkeeping Physics Latin German U. S. History and Civics Greek 54 Physiology FOURTH YEAR Z Commercial Law English Literature Physics 54 Economics A .h Q . rit metic U. S. History and Civics Z Reviews Grammar Satisfactory work in one subject for a year, or its equivalent, two subjects one in each semester, shall constitute a unit. Sixteen units constitute a hi h school course. Subjects in the column marired required must be taken by all students who desire to be recommended to any college. Students may elect any two subjects from the column marked elective in tl1e space opposite that in which re uired studies are placed. dStudents who elect Botany in the ninth grade may elect Ancient History in the tenth gra e. Z placed before a subject means Z year or one semester. Athletic Records Track Records made by Former High School Athletes 40-yard dash-Chandler Tompkins, 1898, time, 5 seconds. 100-yard dash-Clarence Christopher, 1895, time, IO 2-5 seconds. 220-yard dash-Clarence Christopher, 1898, time 24 seconds. 440-y2:l1'Cl dash-Clarence Christopher, 1895, time 53 3-5 seconds. One-half mile run-Perley Jones, 1898, time 2 minutes, 21 seconds. One mile run-Perley Jones, 1898, time, 5 minutes, 18 seconds. 40-yard hurdle-Clarence Christopher, 1898, time 5 3-5 seconds. 120 yard hurdle-Otis Cole, 1897, time, 18 seconds. 220 yard hurdle-Otis Cole, 1897, time, 28 2-3 seconds. Football punt-Harold Childs, IQOI, distance, 149 feet, 3 inches. Pole vault-Clarence Christopher, 1897, distance, 9 feet, 3 inches. Running broad jump-Clarence Christopher, 1896, distance, 21 feet, 6 1-2 inches. Running high jump-Clarence Christopher, 1897, distance, 5 feet, 7 inches. 12-pound hammer-Harold Childs, 1901, distance, 123 feet, 8 inches. 12-pound shot-Harold Childs, IQOI, distance, 37 feet. IO inches. The events below have since been barred as lnterscholastic events: I6-pOl11'ld shot put-Chandler Tompkins, 1897, distance, 34 feet. 7 1-2 inches 16-pound hammer-Harold Childs, 1900, distance, 96 feet, 4 inches. Standing broad jump-Chandler Tompkins, 1896, distance, IO feet, 3 inches. Standing -hop, step and jump-Clarence Christopher, 1895, distance, 27 feet 7 inches. Standing high jump-Chandler Tompkins, 1897, distance, 4 feet, 8 inches. Running hop, step and jump-Clarence Christopher, 18973 distance, 43 feet II inches. One-half mile walk-Stewart Ramage, 1896, time, 4 minutes, I4 seconds. One-quarter mile bicycle-Ford McCarrick, 1898, time, 35 3-5 seconds. One-half mile bicycle-Roy Hensel, 1894, time, 1 minute. 16 1-4 seconds. One mile bicycle-Ford McCarrick, 1898, time, 2 minutes. 28 seconds. 9 P Central Michigan Field Day. The Central Michigan Track Meet held at St. Johns, June 4, was a marked success. There were eight high schools represented and each had stars in some event. Although handicapped by the injury of Saunderson, the reliable short dis- tance runner, who was expected to win his events, Lansing easily won the meet with 35 points to her credit. The nearest rival being St. johns with 23. Grifhn started off by winning the shot put. In the half mile Captain McIntyre took the lead from the start and was never passed, winning in beauti- ful form. Snow won the pole vault, the others dropping out at Q feet. There was not time to try for a record. Parker won the broad jump, beating all others by over a foot. In the quarter-mile Lansing got first and second with Parker and McIntyre, respectively. This was the prettiest race of the day. Parker, winning the most points, was awarded a gold medal for his excel- lent all-around work. The team was greatly encouraged by the number of rooters present. SUMMARY. Shot-put-Griffin, Lansing, first, distance, 35 feet, 7 inches. Pole vault-Snow, Lansing, first, height, 9 feet. Half-mile-Captain McIntyre, Lansing, first, time, 2 minutes, I3 seconds. Hammer throw-Gardner, Lansing, third. Foot ball punt-Griffin, Lansing, third. Quarter-'mile-Parker, first: McIntyre, second, time 55 seconds. Broad jump-Parker, Lansing, first, distance, I9 feet, 4 inches. Half-mile relay-Lansing, second. V Total-L. H. S., 35 points. Constitution Lansing High School Athletic Association. ARTICLE I. NAME. The name of this association shall be the Lansing High School Athletic Association. ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP. Section 1. Any student enrolled and in good standing in the L. H. S. and any teacher in the same, shall be eligible to membership upon signing the con- stitution and paying the prescribed dues. Sec. 2. Membership in the association shall be forfeited when the relation of the student and teacher in the said school ceases. Sec. 3. Any member of this association may be expelled by a three-fourths vote of the members present at any meeting, providing there shall be a quorum present at such meeting. ARTICLE III. OFFICERS. Section I. The officers of t-his association shall be: President, Secretary, Treasurer. Sec. 2. The term of office shall be for one year or until their successors shall be elected. Sec. 3. The president shall preside at meetings of the association, but shall have no vote except in case of a tie. Sec. 4. The vice president shall have a vote in all meetings of the associa- tion except when filling the office of president, and then in case of a tie. Sec. 5. The office of secretary and treasurer shall be vested in the same person. Sec. 6. The treasurer shall have charge of all funds raised for athletic purposes: shall only pay out from the same on bills that have been approved by the board of directorsg except that between meetings of said board he may pay bills to a total of not to exceed 35.00 which have been countersigned by t-he president, secretary and the manager within whose province the bill comes. He shall render a financial statement at each meeting of the association and whenever called upon by the board of directors. He shall be a member of said bodies with full voting power. Sec. 7. When any vacancy shall occur by reason of resignation or of any officer leaving the school, the place shall be filled at the next regular or special meeting of the association. ARTICLE IV. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Section 1. The board of directors shall consist of three student and three faculty members. The student members shall consist of the president and treasurer of the association and one representative elected by the association. The principal of the high school shall be the chairman and entitled to a vote. In case of tie the question shall be referred to the superintendent. Sec. 2. The directors shall have general supervision of all athletic affairs of the high schoolg shall have charge of raising money for athletic purposes, and power to make such by-laws for its own government as will not conflict with the following section. Sec. 3. The directors shall meet at such time and place as the chairman may appoint. The chairman shall call a meeting of the board of directors at any time at the written request of five members. Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE V. MANAGERS. Section I. The manager of the Football, Baseball, Track Team and Basketball Team shall provide grounds suitable for practice and make all arrangements for games to be played by their respective teams. They shall be responsible to this association for all appliances in the respective depart- ments purchased with funds belonging to the association. Sec. 2. At least one day before any match game or field event the manager shall present to the board of directors a list of all persons to participate in those games. No player will be allowed to take part in such games unless his name appears in the certified list. ARTICLE VI. ELECTION. Section I. The association shall elect President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, in order namedg also elect football, track team, baseball man- agers. All elections shall be by ballot. No proxy vote shall be allowed. No member in arrears for dues shall have a vote. ARTICLE VII. MEETINGS. Section I. Annual meetings of the association shall be held the second Tuesday of the regular school year. Sec. 2. T-he president shall call the meeting of the association at least once each semester, and must do so upon written request of twenty-five per cent of membership, provided that the notice of said meeting shall have been properly posted for two full days preceding the same. Sec. 3. Fifty per cent of membership shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE VIII. DU ES. Section 1. The dues of this association shall be 51.00 per year, payable mont-hly in advance. Y Sec. 2. No person shall be eligible to represent the school in any game or event being in arrears for dues. ARTICLE IX. MONOGRAMS. Section I. It shall be the duty of the board of directors, upon the recom- mendation of the captains of the various teams, to award monograms, subject to the following regulations: I. Provided that track team men shall have won one-half point in the Interscholastic held day. Sec. 2. The high school sweater shall be of maroon color, to be furnished by individuals. Sec. 3. The monograms shall be white, to be given by the association as provided for in Sec. I of this Article. Sec. 4. The regulation high school cap shall be the University cap of dark blue cloth, having the three-inch visor. ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS. Section 1. This constitution may be amended by a unanimous vote of the members present at any meeting, provided that there shall be a quorum present at such meeting, and provided that such amendments shall have been passed by the board of directors previously. Presiclent's Address Man was created-and there was Civilization. For Man, fresh from the hands of his Creator, was perfect. But when Man, glorying in his strength and new conditions, forgot the precepts of his Maker, the result was Bar- barism. These two, Civilization and Barbarism, so intensely antagonistic toward each other that they were destined from the beginning to a war that should last throughout the ages, have become so interwoven that they form the nucleus around which gathers the history of Mankind. It has been the history of series of progressions and digressions, man now advancing by rapid strides toward the better life, now wandering back toward the old existence. But ever the general trend has been progressive, until now we stand a people almost universally freed from the deadening fetters of Barbarism. ' Yet Civilization is no philanthropist. VV hat we would have we must earn. Progress means not only new benefitsg it means also new duties. Wie are lords of earth. VVe wrest from the ground its treasure. The lower animals exist for our subsistenceg Nature works for our pleasure: even the mighty force of electricity has become our slave, and now insatiate. we are making the conquest of the air. For we cannot rest. Never has our youth had such faculties, and never was so much expected of him. NVork. unceasing work, is the price we pay for Civilization. Mankind, laboring under burdens seemingly unbearable, begs for time to rest. But Civilization the Benefactor is also Civilization the Tyrant, whose motto is Eternal Progress. If your burdens seem too heavyf, it answers. then learn to bear them. So throughout our fair land schools have been established, where training for the world strife is given. p It is at times like this, when the graduate, his preparatory training over, steps forth armor-clad, that the world likes to pause a bit in its rush to grasp his hand and welcome him, for he will come to the strife prepared. A moment proud he stands, the cynosure of all: then the old world rushes onward in its wild, regardless way, and down beneath the seething current of Humanity he disappears from sight. Not lost, but merged into the great world of Action. Back there has been the trainingg yonder will be the testing. And that we can go out into life with such a strong foundation to build upon, we owe to those most important of all the workmen, our teachers. During the past years, as they have labored with us and for us, they have shown an interest in our endeavors, such as we will not meet out in the world where we are going. Now-too late I fear for many-we realize what they have been to us. Teachers, the Class of N aughty-four thanks you. Thanks are indeed but small returns for all that you have given us,.but you may be assured that when we go into battle we will remain true to the principles you have taught us. And whatever we do, wherever we are, deep down in the memory, in a corner of life's picture gallery will be our teachers, transfigured by a beauty greater than any of earth, the beauty of the soul. For they are painted by love. As the oldest class of the school during the past year, ours has been the privilege of dominating, to a centain extent, the school life. W'e have found it hard, because of our distinguished predecessors, to maintain at all times the high degree of integrity set by other classes. In some instances we have fail-ed 5 in some we have set a new standard, and we now place our completed high school record before all. We have no apologies, no criticisms, no praises to offer for our class. If we have done some good, if we leave the school better than when came, we are content. We now turn over to the under-classes, the affairs with which we have been connected. You are loyal, you are capable, and we trust you. If we were to giive you, before we pass from the active school lif-e, any advice, it would be this: Keep the honor of the school untarnished. If you are to be proud of your school, it must be honorable, and if it is to be honorable, you must make it so. Yours is a position of great responsibility. Every action against the good standing of the school is not only against you: it is against us, and against last yearls class, and the class of the year before, and of the year before that. For one of the greatest things we take away with us is a love for Lansing High School that is as enduring as life itself. To you is given the trust of keeping unsullied a name so loved and honored. Guard its honor as you would your own. But now in this our first great triumph when we, the victors, rise in our glorious manhood and womanhood to the world, with the glow of noble ambitions in our hearts, the past a glorious memory and the future roseate with bright hopes, midst handshaking, congratulations and Godspeedsf' we turn not to the friends who have stood by us and the school so loyally, not to our schoolmates, not even to our teachers, but to those who have been more to us than all these-our parents. Oh, fathers and mothers, who have watched over us in our infancy, who have cared for us with a love that passeth all understanding, who have struggled-aye, suffered privation-that we might be enabled to meet the world on even terms, who have watched us grow up and turn to other teachers and yet have never uttered one complaint, who have come here tonight to see our triumph with such a look of love and pride as only you can show. Yours is tonight the victory. Rough you may be, or genteel to the world, handsome or ill-favored, but to us you are none of these: you are father! you are mother! So tonight, where the toast would have been The Graduate, let it be The Parents. This is their night. Nor would we forget in this hour of our triumph the others, who have assisted our paren-ts in this struggle, the citizens, by whose support and loyalty free educa- tion is mad-e possible. Still further would we express thanks to the gentlemen who without remuneration, give much of their time to the interests and direc- tion of our school. Classmates, four years ago our paths converged into a common trail over which we have marched together. Tonight our ways diverge. See, already our High School lies behind us, before, far stretching to the skies, rise up the heights of knowledge. And lo, 'tis written in the book of life that all who will may climb. Then let us climb. Our paths lie not togetherg some will be tortuous and diffitciilt 5 when others are straight and easy. But each path leads upward. VVe cannot miss the way if we keep to the main path. It is the by- roads and short cuts that eventually lead downward. And see, here and there are broad plateaus, fragrant with many flowers, inviting the weary traveller to rest. But rest not too long. These have been the stopping places of many fine careers. Those who have thought themselves content to rest while others climbed, are the Lotus-eaters, and they have condemned themselves to live in shadow. For over the plateau, dim at first sight, but soon visible, is the shadow of the height of knowledge. We would not live in shadow. Then let us climb. We know not if we e'er shall reach the top. But this we know: that as we mount above each cloud, it brighter grows, and if we never reach the end, then let us trying, die, and dying, happy be to know that we have done our best. J. 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X ,9 ffl Y gh, HJC: -R 'Y , ILE M 'S a g' ff ffiisff- -' '37 2 Y J VVho sends the C's a rolling out, Like turbid water from a spout: VVho makes our hearts to heave a sob, VVho indeed, but Mr. C ...... P Feb. 23-COlJlJ condescended to sing to the Physics classes. Feb. 24-Miss Barber and Mr. Potts sang to them also: one only regret is that they did not sing a duet. Cook- Mr, Pattengill, your marks show that you are a very diligent student. L. H. S. NVeather forecast-Every day and the next day. thunder storms in the vicinity of the office with much hot air in the Junior department: Miss Atkins' room calm to mild, changing to uncertain weather in Miss Cook's department and followed by electrical phenomena in the laboratory. Emery- They see a cloud of ashes in the clark sky. Miss Atkins comes across the expression dead heat while reading to the Virgil class and after much deliberation picks out Mr. Gunn to expound the phrase. Cook Cobb - Is there not a marked contrast between Shakespeare ? - Look at the object with one eye and at the image with the other. Cobb- Look into the mirror, Miss Betz, and discuss the image. Miss Betz- It is inverted, back of the mirror, and larger than the object' Miss DeLamarter-CEnglishj- XVhy didn't they electrocute Cassius ?' Miss Bowdish-CLatinj- Having been killed he marched into Mace donia with twenty-live thousand of his warriors. - A bluff- An external something representing an internal nothing given by a student who is out the night beforef,-Ex. January 27-Saul Kositchek made an awful translation of the Virgil lesson. Cobb- When the inclination of a needle is 900, where are you Brown-'tYou are straight. Cobb- VV.hat happens stoves after they stand a while ?'l Hacker- They all point to the North Pole. Miss Lott-- What is etymology ? Robert Holdsworth- The study of insectsf' Slaughter- A note book has been foundg the only name in it is that of a young man in Eaton Rapids. Elma Smith-fexcitedlyj- That's mine! That's minelu Mi-ss Douglas-'WVhat was the greatest sewer or aqueduct of Rome? Far-mer- The Sewercus Maximus. QCircus Maximusj Upjohn- VVhy are the British Isles so important FU Theodore Foster- Because they are islands all surrounded by water. Sloan- There's a place in Kentucky where you couldn't raise white beansfl Brown-QexcitedlyD- What about black ones P Mr. Sloan--Qteacher's meetingj- There is too much talking in the lower hallf, Mr. Cobb- Do you mean that lim not to talk to the grade teachers any more Pl' Miss Lott-tout of pityj- I move that Mr. Cobb be allowed to talk with the grade teachers all he wishes. The motion is seconded and carried. At the same meeting it is voted that students shall not speak to teachers while the lines are passing. So much the better for Mr. Cobb. Mr. Cobb-I have been working upon the following problems in Physics: I. How much horse-power is required to drive four miles in the country and return between three-thirty and four-thirty p. m.?', Unsolved. Il. XVhat is the advantage of a desk phone for one-half hourls continuous conversation ? Solved, by the help of a member of Class of '03. M00rc,' demonstrations given at any time. JENNIE BARBER. Mabel St. John-Qtranslating Greekj- Wild animals, gazelles, and many hostages were grazing on the plain. Miss Douglas- VVhen was Christianity introduced into Rome? Floyd Miller- Eight, B. C. Extract from one of Gunnis addresses to the Oracle Board- Since the omnipotent fates have decreed that my learned colleagues should assert that my hesitancy in giving utterance to my opinion upon this debatable subject may be attributed to inadequacy of verbal expression, I am desirous of an- nouncing that my silence has been misconstrued and is due, not to any de- ficiency of vocabulary, but to a reluctance to vociferate my sentimentsf, Roller- The people who lived at the Brook Farm believed in High though-t and cheap living. Ewing-QVirgi1j- Aeneas standing in the ship enjoyed sleepf' Sindlinger-CVirgilj- As when the winds strive to destroy an oak aged with age. Lena Smith-Ctranslating Virgilj- All I ask is time. -CLong pause.j Cobb- If you should get off the earth, how would an eclipse look P Baumgras-C discussing current eventsj- Ann is as old as Mary because they are the same person. Extract from a story written by a student of Ancient History- The family of that time C400 B. CQ, celebrated Christmas with a turkey dinner. Slaughter- The sky as it appears to us is concaveg how would it look if you could see it from the other side ? Helen Hull- I don't know, I never expect to see it from the other side. The Chicken,' and the Cook differed as to time limits on oral tests. . . Roast chicken was furnished Section I, English literature. Cobb- Do we live on the interior or the exterior of the eart-h ? Parker- On the interior, I should think. Miss Cook- From what standpoint were we discussing Milton P Louis Kositchek- As a part of the Constitution. L. Demorest-Qrecitingj-NI-Ie rode right on through the wallsf' Miss Cook- I was once in Ionia, at Dr. Long'sg he has charge of the desperately and criminally insane,-Qhastilyj-Oh, I wasn't sent therell' Miss Douglas- If Pericles lived in the twentieth century would he have been considered a great man Pl' F reshman- VV ell, he'd be pretty old by this time!', Freshman- 'T he horse was tied to the fence with a rope.' In that sen- tence 'rope' is a conjunction, because it connects the horse with the fence. Sloan- W-ho is the Speaker of the House of Representatives Pi' I-Iammell- Cannon,,'-Qasidej Gunn's unclef' I Morrison-QVirgilj- He saw the tents with their white coverings weepingf' Robertson-- Every time I open my mouth in German I put myifoot in it. -Big mouth Mr. Robertson. Douglas- In what direction does Greece face P Affeldt-CVirgilj- VVhy do I delay the rising winds by speaking? Shuttleworth-CLatinj-- He marched in triumph on a white horse. Miss Robinson- XVhat was Franklin's philosophy ? Freshman-'tPutting candles in saucer. Hacker--freading Chaucerj- A sporty monk there was. A Junior suggestion- Perhaps Homer got his ideas from Shakespeare. Miss Cook- Tell all you can about W'ycliffe. Nichols-- VVycliffe was written by Layamonf, Sloan- The point is, is it right to do wrong in order to produce some- thing good ? Lawrence-Cundertonej- Yesg look on a pony and get a good mark. Miss Robinson- Give the meaning of the word egotistical. E. Gardner-Qknowinglyb- Ego in Latin means go. Miss Bronson-Ctranslaitingj- But when he extended his neck his head was cut off. Give constru-ction. Helen Emer - Dative of se arationf' Y Bailey-QVirgilj-After a moment's hesitation suddenly translates- I do not know what unfriendly divinity has seized my scattered senses! Cobb to McElwain- This note book is not hnishedg draw cqhclusionsf' McElwain-Qasidej- VVhat drawing does he want me to make PU Miss Douglas- NVe have lived nineteen hundred and three years and are now in the twentieth century. -Many happy returns, Miss Douglas. Fuller--Qtranslating Germanj- I-Iark! I hear his gentle footsteps com- ing ! - C Enter Sloanj. Bowd--QVirgi1j- The horse stood chanting his bit. Person-fVirgilj- I-Iis arms resound on his shoulders. Ewing--QVirgilj- Aurora forgot to ask eternal youth for Tithonus. so he all shrunk up. Miss Douglas- What was the ancient government of Egypt ? Hopkins- It was ruled by a destiny. Wanted-At once, reliable translation of the inscription made on the black- board by our respected Editor-in-Chief, during Virgil class. Waiited-Expert doctors for insanity, one of the Seniors is suffering from mental aberration, brought on by overstudy of English, and fancies his name is Hastings, Address Miss Cook, who has said Senior in charge. VVood-To Miss Hull, acting Virgil teacher- I don't understand what that meant, that the priestess could make the trees come down the mountain sideg was she in the lumber business? Kositchek-Virgil- Do you seek strange plowlands and ignorant homes ? Austin-To Miss Douglas, who is looking into the old mirror- Oh Miss Douglas! VV'hy are you looking in there? It makes you look worse than you really are PM Freshman-To Hammell-i'Hey, Fattie! what's your front name ? Seage-English- The Greeks in sacrificing, threw the oxen over their shouldersfl They certainly deserved a reward for such strenuous devotion. Baumgras- One of the gods was jealous, so she offered a golden apple to the beautifulest of the goddesses? Harry Yakeley and Clinton Nelson have taken up domestic science, their first lesson consisted of sweeping the assembly room under the direction and supervision of Sloan. ' Miss Robinson-reading-''Hence! home, you idle creatures, get you home!', QBell rings--exeunt Sophomoresj. VValdo-English- The iifth act of a tragedy is the time the actor gets finished. H Mifiiin-Algebra- VVho invented these problems P Miss Lott- I think he's dead and you can't hurt himf' Miss Robinson- VVhy was Lowell called the 'Songster of Elmwood ?' Wise Sophomore-undertone-''Because he was a birdf' Miss Cook-indignantly-'Tm not going to send you from the room, for some other teacher to annoy ! CTO annoy some other teacherj Hacker- Hastings, after his return to England, had no money but he wanted to lend some. Cobb- T hat continued proportion is easier, but I think it is harder-hem -that isn't what I meant to say. 3 Helen Armstrong- T he largest woolen carpets in the world are made in Philadelphia because they raise so many sheep theref' Upjohn- The things which they have got- Grammar!!! iz Chronicles September 8.-Behold, from the four winds the tribes assembled, yea, from North Lansing even to the Grand Trunk, and from the Vtfestern lands to the uttermost bounds of Pennsylvania avenue, also came many from the Helds and entered the abodes of wisdom. September 9.-But lo, there stood one before them who said: Make haste, all ye youths and maidens, and get ye ready for the games. September 16.-Now there arose among the people a leader which was called DeCamp, and righteously ruled he many days. And yea, even at this hour, Hammell did say: In proxy votes I'll place my trust. September 22.-For orators were named in the council. September 24.-And Sloan said: 'ABeware of false bards and prophets which are not of the electf, September 26.-N ow great was the rejoicing in the land and the hordes of the Alumni were sore dismayed, for it was called 16-o. September 30.-And each gave a piece of silver, for so it was decreed. October 2.-SO the little ones of the land were made glad with games and music, but some were sore afraid, for verily, the elders smote them. ' October 3.-Then the enemy Hed in the night, and the warriors put to Eight the M. A. C. Reserves 6-o. October 5.-When on this day Miss Wilbur's clock did strike full solemnly. October 8.- Be ye charitable to all men, said Mr. Sterling to the multi- tude. October 9.-Even upon this day a winged monster of the air did enter the realm of our beloved Douglas, and she did battle with the same. October Io.-Rejoice, all ye tribes! L. H. S. I 1 5 Grand Rapids 6. October 16.-And to each was given a scroll on which were written in mystic symbols the decrees of Fate. October 17.-Victory is ours by forfeit, for not even the strength of Flint can prevail against our heroes. October 24.-For calm prevailed throughout the camp. October 31.-Grief was abroad in the land, Ann Arbor versus L. H. S. I7-O. ' November 7.-And great was the triumph of this day, when the heroes regained their glory and covered Flint with confusion, 45-0. For festivities were held in the temple of Carnegie. November 9.-But it came to pass that raging flames assailed the abode of the learned to no avail. November 14.-'KT he last shall be first and the first shall be last, but it was destined that Lansing and Charlotte should be even with a score of 11-11. November 17.-For strange and terrible were the war-cries which the mighty Pattengill taught to the people. November IQ.-vVl'1Cl1 the assembled multitude did look upon the fruits of the earth, as exhibited by a wise man from the M. A. C. November 21.-NOT did Grand Rapids prevail against them, and great was their fame. November 24.-lVhen the High Priest came into their midst, and spoke to the multitude, saying: Ye shall not close the gates of the city, and woe to you that do not my bidding, even unto the endf' November 2 5.-And glad tidings went through all the land, for all were released that on the morrow they might give thanks. November 26.-ixlld Charlotte fled in terror from the city, for it was called II-6. November 30.-Then the wise did have whereon to rest their arms in the land of Cook, for were the benches not newly adorned? December I.-YCH, glorious and wonderful to behold was Upjohn in new attire. December 7.-On this day the High Priest and teachers assembled in council. December 8.-Also the priests and priestesses of the Oracle met in learned conclave. December 9.-So the fair Helen did address the wise concerning the ex- ceeding strength of their lungs. December 14.-VV hen on this day a book agent came among us. December 18.-And behold, vacation approached, and all rejoiced, january 5.-Now Wlebb was seen among them with close shorn locks. even as a Roman orator. January 7.-Full sweetly all did sing in the assembly, with our beloved Bronson as alto. . January 8.-Yea, even as pursued by roaring flames or much smoke they did Hee from the city at the sound of the wild alarm. january 25.-AHd now were the nights made horrible with boning and the days were full of dread and exams were at hand. january 29.--SO the Juniors did make merry with music and dance. February I5.-OH this day, mirabile dictum, Lucia did say, I know not. February 19.-So players from the country of the juniors did exhibit their skill in the hall of Baird. February 22.-For all did honor The Father of his countryf' February 26.-When on this day our learned instructors did journey to distant lands and receive new revelations. l2a. February 29.-Then our beloved Cobb did fall from his lofty elevation, even as a star from heaven, and much sorrow prevailed until his wounds were healed. March I.--iXlSO the Virgilites completed on this day the fourth stage of their journ ey, nor did the mighty Ezra longer extend his counsel from the Oracle. March 2.-And many of the wise were not seen in the assembly and much the instructors marveled thereat. March 3.-On this day a chief of the track team was chosen, as decreed by destiny. March 4.-SO many of the wise were seen at divers times and places in secret counsel with the High Priest. March 5.-And helmets were decreed. Also Hammell did slumber peace- fully at the second watch and all the Englishites did gaze upon the sleep- ing beauty. March 8.- In union is strength, so even as one, many did say to Miss Cook: I know not. March 9.-To whom Miss Cook replied: Ye shall be tested. March 10.-Vklhen upon this day, 17H'l'Ubl'fC dictzz, Affeldt did Hunk in the assembly of the Virgilites. March 18.-So the merry ones of the tribe did maintain the glories of the Hops and great was their reward. March 30-31.--kxllfl many youths and maidens did celebrate the wonders of Mother Goose, much to the gain of the athletes. April 7.-Now it chanced that as the formidable Sloan was entering at the gateway o great was the June 12. june 13. ,Tune 14. June 1 5.- June 16. f the city, even at this hour Marsh attempted to leave it and collision. Baccalaureate. Class day. Senior party. Commencement. Senior picnic. Commencement Week Sunday, June 12 At First Baptist Church Baccalaureate Sermon lay Rev. R. C. Dodds, D. D. Text: Ye are the light of the -zvorld. A city that is set on an hill cannot br' hid. Mat. 5 114. Monday, June 13 At First Baptist Church Class Day Music. Pl'6SiClC1l'L'S address-ul. Conley DeCa1np. Class poem-Anna Smith. Class history-Ruby Carlton. Class prophecy-N. Margaret Huxtable. proplietessg Dorothy Dodds, H earty Brown, assistants. Music. Tuesday, June I4 Senior Reception Wednesday, June I5 At Masonic Temple Commencement Overture-Qrchestra. Invocation-Rev. VV. P. French. Music. Oration-lYard XY. XYebb-Lessons from HCarlyle's Essay on Burns. Oration-Susie Ellett- For Value Received lYe Promise to Pay. Music. Address-Prof. R. M. NVenley. Presentation of the class-Principal N. B. Sloan. Presentation of diplomas-XV. H. Dodge, President of the School Board. Orchestra-Grand finale. Thursday, June 16 Class Picnic Baccalaureate Sermon Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an lzill cazzzzot be hid. Mat. 5:14. Light is one of the most interesting of the phenomena of nature. The theory now generally accepted concerning the nature of light, is that it is a mode of motion which is capable of affecting the optic nerve. Scientists assume the existence of a thin, elastic substance which they have named ether. This substance, spoken of by some writers as a Huid, is supposed to fill all space not filled by other matter. It is so subtle as to elude all chemical tests. and passes through the most perfect vacuum that can be produced, A lumin- ous body sets in motion waves of ether which, breaking upon the eye, give to us the impression of sight. Two centuries ago the great Danish astronomer, Roemer, ascertained from the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites that light travels with the astonishing ve- locity of 186,000 miles per second. In this almost unappreciable portion of time the ray of light, if traveling in a circle, would describe the earthls cir- cumference seven and one half times. Light is one of the things which are essential to mans highest develop- ment and best service. Dr. Steel has beautifully said, The sunbeam comes to the earth as simply a motion of ether-waves, yet it is the grand source of beauty and power. Its heat, light. and chemical energy work everywhere the wonders of life and motion. ' In the growing plant. the burning coal, the flying bird, the glaring light- ning, the blooming flower, the rushing engine, the roaring cataract, the pat- tering rain, we see only varied manifestations of this one protean energy which we receive from the sunf, Light dispells darkness. Light and darkness are diametrically opposed the one to the other. VVhere one is the other cannot be. Introduce a lighted lamp into a dark room, and the darkness instantly vanishes. Light is a guide. The light of the lantern carried in the hand, or of the lamps which line the streets, makes it possible for us to find our way from place to place in the night time. From earliest ages the stars of heaven have been guides to the benighted traveler and sailor. Light is a protection in that it reveals the places where danger lurks. Along our sea coasts are many rocks and shallows which are a peril to the mariner. In such places light houses have been constructed from whose marvelous lamps the light is sent streaming out across the dark waters to warn the toiling mariners of danger. Light is a source of safety. Think for a moment of the perils of city life previous to the introduction of the modern methods of lighting the houses and streets of cities. An arc burner has more power to restrain the burglar, high- wayman, foot pad, and assassin than a regiment of the most faithful sort of policemen. Light is essential to our health and happiness. Disease and death lurk in those abodes which are denied the sunshine of heaven. Recent discov- eries reveal the fact that light is an antidote for certain diseases. In an interesting article which appeared a year or more ago in one of our magazines under the caption, The Surgery of Light, a gifted writer describes in a most fascinating manner the F insen Institute at Copenhagen, where malig- nant diseases are cured by subjecting the patient for an hour each day to the blue, violet and ultra violet rays of the sun or an electric lamp. Our Lord chose a figure of speech which was profoundly significant when he said to his disciples, Ye are the light of the world. In these words He gave expression to His conception of their mission, their influence in the world. They were to be the enlightening, transforming force in the world, dispelling the darkness which enshrouds the minds of men by bringing to them the light of heavenly truth. They were to be active, not passive, and their sphere of activity was to be the present world. It would be no use for them to store up their light for heaven. It will not be needed there. There they need no light such as man can impart, for, there shall be no night thereg and they need no candle, neither light of the sun, for the Lord God giveth them light. As another has suggested: 'From one point of view, it was a great compliment to the disciples to be addressed in such words as thesef' Certainly the Master entertained no mean opinion of His humble followers when He could address them in such terms. But it was not from this point of view that the Lord was speaking. He was not paying compliments, but giving a clear and powerfull call to duty.' He thus sought to impress upon their minds a true conception of their mission in the world. As young women and young men who have enjoyed superior advantages, whose intellectual and social culture bespeak influence and leadership, may this call of the Master come to you with all the force of a command as you stand upon this proud eminence today. Ye are the light of the world. I. In the first place permit me to remind you, young ladies and gentle- men, of the great need which the world has today for the enlightening, guiding, uplifting service of consecrated men and women of superior culture and intelligence, and of the influence for good which every such man and woman may exert if there be but the willing mind. Even in so-called en- lightened countries there is a vast deal of ignorance to which is due many of the ills which afllict mankind. It is safe to assert that, but for the ignorance and neglect of the laws of health which obtain among the masses, many physical diseases would cease to be known. And, but for that brand of ignorance upon which the demagogue and libertine depend for very existence, the yellow journal and the trashy novel would be compelled to suspend publication, and we should no longer need the services of an Anthony Comstock and his society to heat hack the flood of pernicious, debasing literature which is constantly pouring in upon us. . In many of our large cities the social settlement has come to be regarded as an efficient method of church work. Its design is to reach the poor, igno- rant, improvident, and even degraded classes g to teach them by practical illus- tration the advantages and the possibility of better living, better ways of do- ing many things. A building is secured in what is commonly termed the slum district of a city. This building is occupied as a home by persons of culture and refinement who undertake to live the gospel in the midst of their repulsive surroundings, by practicing cleanliness and industry, beautifying and adorning, in a modest way, their homes, planting flowers. caring for the lawn, and such like, to induce their neighbors to make an effort to improve their condition. In a very real sense, educated men and women should constitute a sort of social settlement in every community. One of the things which the world greatly needs today, is that practical service, unrequited it may be in dollars and cents, which the educated man renders to society by illustrating, in daily life, how men ought to live, what they should read and see, and how they should think and act. The educated men and women of a nation should be to the nation what the governor is to the engine. They should regulate its speed. They ought to be conservative and the conserving force, uninfluenced by the harangues of the demagogue, competent to resist the dictation of the political boss, and uncompromising in their opposition to the corruptionist, they ought to prove a protection to the people in the enjoyment of their rights. When wild, chimerical schemes for the conduct of the government are advocated, educated men s-hould be forward to expose their fallacies. When the effort is made to array class against class, to involve labor and capital in con- iiict, educated men should lift up the voice of warning and make known the folly and peril of such a course. Permit me to remind you, young ladies and gentlemen, that the battle against the evils which corrupt and degrade society has not yet been fought to a sucessful finish. Great reforms have been accomplished in the past, sore evils have been eliminated from social and political life, but the end of the conflict has not yet been reached. Much still remains to be accomplished ere the shackles which bind menis hearts and consciences are broken and they are let go free. There are multitudes of our fellow men whose ercistence is dark, con- fused, and bitter. Some of them are groaning under the burden of want, partly because of their own idleness or incapacity, no doubt, but partly, also, because of the rapacity, greed and injustice of other men. Some of them are tortured in bondage to vice, partly by their own false choice, no doubt, but partly for want of guidance and good council and human sympathy. Every great city contains centers of moral decay which an honest man cannot think of without horror, pity, and dread. Nor are all the evils which afflict society confined to the slums. Many of the gilded mansions which adorn the fashionable avenues of our cities are veritable dens of drunkenness and infamy. In the business world there are sharp, unjust, and cruel practices, adultera- tions and shoddies, unscrupulous promoters and conscienceless speculators. In the political world there are frauds, hypocricies, and conspiracies, slan- ders and fiendish calumn-ies. lYhat are we going to do to counteract all this? Many good men and women answer, Let alone, touch not the unclean thing, if you would escape personal defilem-ent. But it is not enough that good men should simply,look to their reputations. Our Lord says, Ye are the light of the world. It is the duty of those who have the light to show men how to live in all relations and circum- stances of life. - Where there are good men in business, lying and cheating and gambling should be more difncultg truth and candor and fair dealing should be easier and more popular, just because of their presence. Where there are good men in society, grossness of thought and speech ought to stand rebuked, high ideals and courtliness and chivalrous actions, and the desire of worthy fame, and all that makes a man, ought to seem at once more desirable and more attainable to every one who comes into contact with them. There is a loftier ambition than merely to stand high in the world. It is to stoop down and lift up' mankind a little higher. There is a nobler char- acter thanfthat which is merely incorruptible. It is the character which acts .as an antidote and preventive of corruption. Fearlessly to speak the words which bear witness to righteousness and truth and purity, patiently to do the deeds which strengthen virtue and kindle hope in your fellow men 3 gen- erously to lend a hand to those who are trying to climb upward. II. Permit me in the second place, young ladies and gentlemen, to sug- gest to you that the crowning need of the world today, as in all past ages, is the light of religion, the light of the gospel which bringeth salvation, reflected from the lives and character of Christian men and women. To be the light of the world, in the truest and most beneficent sense, we must be able to point the way to heaven. Our Lord saw the world lying in wickedness. He comprehended the ut- ter darkness in which the souls of men are enveloped in consequence of sin. He saw men groping in the darkness after the light, if happily they might find it, and in the fullness of infinite love He came to be the light of the world. That glorious light still shines upon the world, not directly, but through His followers whom He has chosen that they may reflect the brightness of His glory and thus become His instruments for dispelling spiritual dark- ness, and leading men to a knowledge and love of the truth. The loftiest reach of reason and the strongest inspiration of morality is religious faith. I trust that all of you, young ladies and gentlemen, have religion, the right kind of religion, to guide you. VVithout a conscious faith in God, and the divine law, and the gospel of salvation, and the future life, it is not possible for you to render the best service to your generation. Christ says: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. It is a misnomer to call a man a Christian, if his life does not reflect the light and glory of Christ, does not lead men Godward. The man who violates the principles of honesty in his dealings with his fellow men, who, for the sake of making a good bargain, conceals the truth, if, indeed, he does not speak falsely, who will take advantage of his brother's necessities to oppress him, to extort from him all that the law allows, is a miserable sort of a light, if indeed he may be called a light at all. and is un- worthy the name Christian. . III. Permit me, finally, young ladies and gentlemen, to call your atten- tion to a principle in morals and religion with which I trust you are not unfamiliar, namely, that ability and opportunity are the measure of responsi- bility. Surely we have not studied these words with the fullest profit if we have failed to think on this. The law of the divine government of mankind is enunciated by our Lord in these words: That servant which knew his Lordis will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required. . . ' You have received long and careful training. In all of the really essen- tial branches of learning and in many branches which might be described as ornamental as distinguished from that which is essential, you have enjoyed the instruction of competent and faithful teachers. In point of intelligence you are, and ought to be, much superior to those who have not shared your advantages. What are you going to do with your intelligence, with all the knowledge you have acquired during all these years of schooling? What account will you give of yourselves? Are you going to exert an influence upon the com- munity in which you may live commensurate with the preparation for service which you have received? Are you going to be givers of light, cheering, healing, quickening into newness of light the great worlds of mankind of which you form a part? Gr, will you be content to be drones and drudges in society? Are you willing that your light shall grow dim and finally be extinguished by the darkness which it should expell P Men of privilege without power are waste material. Men of enlighten- ment without influence are the poorest kind of rubbish. Men of intellectual and moral and religious culture who are not active forces for good in society are not worth what it has cost to produce them. Old Class of Naughty-four, farewell! The dim-lit future alone can show, If in these days, with life aglow We learned allotted lessons well. And when in after-years we clasp The hands of this, our happy class, God grant that each to each may tell, That He who doeth all things well Hath favored us. LOUIS BECK Headquarters for Fine Clothing Hats, Caps and Gent's Furnish- ing Goods a Specialty. 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