Eastern High School - Punch and Judy Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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26 THE EASTERNER Dramatics The Dramatic Society made a very good start on Thursday, December 23, when it presented the annual Christmas play. This was a scene in the Mer- maids Tavern representing Shakespeare Ben Jonson, and some of the former's company of players who rehearse a scene from Twelfth Night. The selection was very well presented and greatly enjoyed by all who were present. The first meeting of the New Year was held on Wednesday, January 12. We were particularly fortunate in having Mr. Arthur White address us on the subject of elocution and the best read- ing of Shakespeare. He illustrated his talk by quoting several passages from “As You Like It,” “Twelfth Night,” and “Romeo and Juliet.’ A short scene from “The Merchant of Venice” was presented, which Mr. White very kindly criticised for us. We appreciate Mr. White's talk and hope he can spare the time to visit us again and give us more advice in the near future. The Program Committee expects to give one or two scenes at each bi-weekly meeting of the Society, and it is to be hoped that the members of the club will co-operate with them in making the meetings profitable an enjoyable. Sentry—“Who goes there?” His Reverence— Chaplain.” Sentry (suspiciously) — “Chaplin nothing! Lemme see yer shoes !”—Le- high Burr. McGlasson,) Captain‘of Basket Ball Night’s Woodland Melody The lingering ray of parting day Dissolves in the dark’ning west; The hungry herd stallward wends its way, To munch its ray—and rest. A cheerful choir of chirping crickets Chirps their cadent call, That from the umber thickets Comes with soothing fall. The thrilling woodland note Of merry whippoorwill, Upon the balmy breeze doth float, O’er mead and rippling rill. Far from the town’s incessant din With the night's quaint sound I bend. The vibrant voice of my violin, While stars and moon attend. And then, within my heart’s domain, Echoes the soothing strain, Alleviating all my pain With such a rare refrain. Hucw Harris Hartey. Class Pins Pennants Cutie Rings Outdoor Equipage MEYER’S MILITARY SHOPS 1327 F Street Northwest VISIT THE CAMP AND PORCH SLEEPING DISPLAY “THE VELVET KIND”

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28 THE EASTERNER Heard Here and There When you write your little joke, “Yes, the speaker kept the audience Make it funny. breathless for hours.” “What was it, anyway?” The editors won't surely croak, “A temperance lecture.’”—Yale Rec- If its funny. ¢ ord. So now just use a little brain, Write a joke if it has to rain— BUT—Make it funny. “How is it I haven't seen you at church lately?” “T ain't been.” “The other night I asked Grace if I could see her home. Have you any idea what she answered ?’—Barkman. We imagine she might have answered, “Certainly, I'll send you a picture of it.” Sandy: “I suppose you've heard about ‘em laying MacGregor off the docks af- ter 30 years’ sairvice?” McTavish: “Tut, mon, yon’s his ain fault. I told him when he takit the job 5 5 as twould no’ be steady work.”—Life. Might as Well “Bet I know where you got your neck- ie “Betcha five you don’t.” “Around your neck, fish.” “How useless girls are today. I don't believe you know what needles are for.” “Of course I do, Grandma,” protested the girl. “They are what make the graphophone play.” Mary—‘Sam had his eyes open when they were praying in Assembly morning.” Alice— How do you know?” Mary—“I—I heard him wink.” Toast.—‘Here’s to our parents and teachers. May they never meet.” Mary had a little lamb. She fed him gasoline; The lamb got too close to the heat, And has not since benzine. “And how are we fixed for the clam bake, Brick? Got all the cigars, cigar- ets, wines, beers and ales ordered?” Gates (at Williams’ drug store): 2 = “Give me ten cents worth of witch All ordered. hazel.” “And say.” Doc Williams: ‘Which hazel do you “Well?” want?” “Better get a few clams,”