Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1924 volume:

Contents Dedication Hoard of Education Faculty .... Sup't. Address Classes .... Valedictorian Address Class Will . . . . Salutorian Address Departments Eclipse .... Oratorical Contest Dramatics and Clubs Athletics .... Junior High jokes .................... Alumni .... Advertisements 3 4 10 12 15 31 33 36 39 44 45 49 56 69 70 72 75 Maroon and White Foreword. As the school days of the present senior class of E. (A H. S. are rapidly drawing to a close, we are hereby pre- senting this edition of Maroon and White to you with a record of the hapjienings of our high school days, and a reproduc- tion of the scenes and faces with which we have been so closely associated. Many happy memories we are sure • will he brought to your mind, in after years as you absently finger the pages of this hook. Before closing this section of our annual we wish to express our apprecia- tion to the students of our high school in helping us make this annual a great success. Also we wish to thank each and every one for his assistance so kindly tendered. W e will feel that our efforts have not l een in vain if students in future years will continue this publication and meet with even more success than we have in this present edition. E. C. ’24 2 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Dedication We the Senior Class of 1924 dedicate this Maroon and White annual to our fathers and mothers who have given us encouragement, and made it possible for us to graduate. In this dedication we also wish to include cur class Sponsor, Miss Isabel Squire, who has so faithfully and patiently guided us over the rough places in our high school life. Maroon and White S. M. MERRITT Trustee FRED SEEL Treasurer C. L. YOUNG Secretary L. A. WINTER Trustee H. H. HOGUE President E� C. H. S. Annual '24 5 Maroon and White EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL ll stands alone upon a hill nit It portals opened wide. I o all who seek for knowledge and none shall he denied: 7 hose 'who pass 'within its doors with heads bowed in despair Shall soon emerge with courage, deprived of fears and care. So let us fight life's battles prepared to win or die. With treasures that we gather within old Eau Claire High. 6 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Maroon and White School Activities T HAS often been said that “all work and no play makes Jack a «lull boy. Just as true is it that a school offering nothing hut studies is not very attractive to the students. The extra school activities offer a chance for the student to develop their executive abilities as well as make the school work more appealing to the students. The Senior annual is prolnbly the most valuable of all. re- quires the most effort and brings out the greatest amount of executive ability on the part of its staff. In this group we include the school paper. The Eclipse, pub- lished by the Junior Class. The publishing of this paper is a new undertaking, one that has meant hard work on the part of the I unior staff but it has proved a great success financially as well as otherwise. It has been well worth while and deserves to be con- tinued by next year's class. I he Annual Declamatory contest always brings out a numlier of contestants and develops their ability along the lines impossible :n a limited curriculum besides adding to the interest of the students. The Glee Club, the Junior and Senior plays, the class parties, etc., all are splendid examples of worth while school activities. s E. C H. S. Annual '24 Standing: FOREST MKRKIT Assist. Business Manager DRENNEN TATMAN Athletic Editor ( LEOLA BENSON Literary Editor JACOB is: 77. (Mass Roster THEODORA SUVA Snap-shot Editor LEO KIRK Joke Editor SYLVIA POKORNY Assistant Editor VERNON DUDLEY Art Editor Seated: FERN MERRHT HARLAND HOADLEN RUTH CLARK Editor in Chief Business Manager Calendar • Maroon and White If� E. C. H. S. Annual '24 ii -------------Maroon and White----- Superintendent’s Address THE VALUE OF AX EDUCATION DUCATIOX has lieen defined as the process of preparing for the duties and res]x nsihilities of life. In this age of progress and invention an education is decidedly necessary in order to offset the difficulties and take advantage of the opportunities presented. In this age of ours, in- dustries are developing fastei than men. The commercial, industrial, social, religious, and educational enterprises of the present day are enormous, indeed, compared with those of former generations. The more extensive, compli- cated. and difficult to manage these enterprises are. the greater must l e the capacity and skill of men to handle them. The greater the res|M nsihilities, the greater must Ik? the ability to meet them. Since there is this great increase in the complexity and difficulty of life’s problems it follows that the preparation to meet these prob- lems must 1« more carefully planned. Truly, there is a greater need for educated men than ever lie fore in the history of the world. Education must lx? three fold; it must he moral, mental, and physical if its aim is to prepare for life in the highest sense. Education of the mind alone, with- out the necessary accompanying moral and physical education leaves the person in danger of lieing a weakling or a criminal. It has been said that one of the educational marvels, a hoy whose father developed his mind so that at the age of six months he knew the alphabet, at the age of three years could speak foreign languages and at the age of seven could pass the entrance examination for Harvard University; this boy. on reaching young manhood, was arrested for advocating riots and revolutions against the government, and today works for $25 a week at a machine. This boy was not given a true education for he was not really prepared for life, the emphasis having l ecn placed on the intellectual development while the moral and physical sides were neglected. Modern conditions demand efficiency, and efficiency depends in part on the action of the mind, the power to he observant, exact and jiersistent. Mr. Emerson has said that “ efficiency means that the right thing is done in the right manner by the right man in the right place at the right time.” Efficiency means directness in thought and action and applies itself to and is dependent on man’s physical, mental and moral well lieing. In other words efficiency is a quality developed by education. The narrow minded sentiment of former generations, calling for a trifling accomplishment in reading, writing and numbers has given way to a firm con- viction that the school should furnish a broad, liberal, thorough education such as is productive of mental and moral and physical development. Education means efficiency and efficiency can only he acquired by preparation for the exhibition of that quality. Education makes for character development and the building of character is one of the most important parts of human life. Every act in life depends on character so it is important for young people to establish good habits in order to lay the foundation for a good character. There is no place that furnishes the incentive to form proper habits that can compare with the school, for the nature of the child is shown very clearly in his school activities. All improper habits are 12 E. C. H. S. Annual f24 discouraged and it is endeavored to develop in the students the habits of honesty, punctuality, industry, and others of similar value. Education makes us wiser, happier and better in every way. It extends the boundaries of our vision. It develops the mind. It strengthens character. It opens new fields of thought and as some one has very aptly said. “ It reveals the lieauties of the past; it gives us the fruitage of the present and foreshadows the blessings of the future.” What a need there is for educated men and women! We realize that true greatness is measured, not by wealth, hut by service and the people of today who are rendering the greatest service are the educated men and women. Resourceful, responsible, men and women are needed in every calling and only such will fill high places in this age of the accomplishment of great things. Only trained minds stored with the wisdom and knowledge of the past will he aide to search out new truths and advance into regions of thought which have never been explored. Education and broader vision are inseparable. Likewise education and larger freedom added power, increased wisdom, and greater happiness. Surpassing all these lienefits of education is that of larger usefulness. To he able to serve ones fellow men should l e the aim of all. To do this in an unusual measure is, as the jioet says, “a consummation devoutly to he wished.” These are the values which should not he ignored by the young men and women of today. Harry G. Taft 13 Maroon and White 14 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 15 Maroon and White HARLANI� HOADLEY “There no impossibility to him who stands prepared to conquer every hazard.” Vice President '22 President 23t 24 Senior Play ’24 Junior Play 23 H. Varsity 22. 23. 24 II. B. Reserves 21 SYLVIA POKORNY ” Hers is a true scholar's mind, ever seeking the golden pathways of knowledge.” President 22 Vice President 23 Treasurer 24 Junior Play 23 Senior Play 24 Assistant Editor 24 B. B. Varsity 22. '23. '24 Valedictorian 24 (ilee Club '24 FORREST MERRITT “Give me some music; music’s moody food for us what trade in love.” Treasurer '21 Assistant Business Manager '24 B. B. Reserves 21 B B Varsity '22. '23. 24 Library Staff '22. '23, '24 Junior Play '23 Senior Play '23, '24 16 E. C. H. S. Annual 24 THEOlJORA SOVA RCTH CLARK LEO K!RK ' Calmness of itjind i� one of the beautiful jewels of wistlom. Senior Play 24 Snap Shot Editor 24 B It Varsity '22. ’23. '24 Cilee Hub 24 •Then on! Then on! Where duty leads. My course be onward still. Secretary 21. '24 Junior Play 23 Senior Play 21, ’’4 Calendar 24 Cilee Club 24 Library Staff • Look ! lie’s winding up the watch of his wit, and bye and bye, it will strike. Vice President 24 Senior Play 24 loke Editor 24 'W B. Varsity '22. '23. 24 1 Maroon and White EKN’ON DUDLEY “The mild expressio i spent: a mini. In duty firm, composed, rcsiK� cd. Vice Preside it 21 Senior Play ’ ■ Junior Play ‘.’J Art Editor ‘24 B. II. Reserves VI B. It Varsity '22, '22. ’2 1 i esi le t of Ath’eti • Association ‘22 '24 Treasurer of Athletic Association '22 Transportation Manager ‘24 ( LEOLA BENSON For smiles may come, and smiles may ro. But giggies go o:i fore er.‘ Literary Editor 24 Junior Play '22 Senior Play 24 («lee C lub ‘24 JACOB LUTZ CJuiet an I uniMtimi k. he Roes through life. a friend to all who come his way. Senior Play 24 Ju ior Play 22 Class Horiscope 24 18 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 FERN MERRITT KEITH HI BBARD DRENNEN TATMAN “ Quiet. thmiKhtful ami sincere. She «loeth all thiiifc well.' Junior Flay 23 Senior Play '23, '24 President '21 Treasurer '22 Editor in (Tiief of M. and V. 24 Library Start 21. '22 Salutorian 24 Glee Hub 24 “ Smile as you K‘ anil your troubles will vanish. H. B. Reserves '22 Assistant Art Editor 24 ' Some think the world is made for fun and frolic--so do I. Senior Play 24 Athletic Editor 24 B. B Reserves 21 B B Varsity '22 23. 24 19 — Maroon and White— Senior Class History X TilE fall of the year ninteen twenty,among others there were twenty- tour loardetl the schooner Kau Claire of The High Seas. Never having sailed on the high seas before they were called Freshmen, and many a joke was had at their exjjense by the more experienced passengers who classed themselves in order as follows: Sophomores second year of sailing. Juniors third year, and Seniors fourth year. Being a jolly lot we took their jokes good naturally and in the mean time, gaining information from the crew, we soon won their respect.The Sophomores prepared a roast in our honor and we returned the favor with a party. There was a large room in the hold of the Fan Claire that we called the gym. here we formed teams and played basket l all. a game which we soon mastered, and thereby lteat nearly every other team on the high seas. The Captain and the crew were very kind and helped us very much, to become good sailors. We had some more parties where all the passengers and also the crew were invited, so between studies and parties, and good times we ended our first year on the Eau Claire. We came lack to Eau Claire for another cruise of nine months, that is eighteen of us came back, the other six had to abandon the trip on account of the strenuous life and sea sickness. During this trip we had a good time with parties and basket hall. So with more knowledge in sailing we ended our second vear on the high seas. 1 hen came our third year, and as Juniors we lost five more of our orginal list, having only thirteen passengers this trip. The sailing was fine, and we learned more every day. ()ur third year passed without any adventures except the usual fun and studies. We are now nearing the end of our last voyage, which is going to be an eventful one. as we are going to a strange land to seek our fortunes. There is quite a change in the crew, but they are very efficient, and have helped us make good progress in our studies. We have lost another passenger, and have only twelve now. but we have the courage and are determined to reach the other shore. THE VOYAGE W'e are bound far off to an unknown shore, a land of mystery W here all our failures are scorned and trod upon, and bound in slavery. But those that have treasures of knowledge great, that the wise men can see. Are showered with jiearls of happiness and gems of prosperity. W'e rode safely through the Botany straits, loaded with treasures rare Such as courage, hope, and ability, with which no gold can compare. Our pilot Miss Ludden helj ed guide us through, as nice as nice could be. Past rocks of despair on Algebra reef, out to the Ixmnding sea. W’e fought bravely against the Latin gales, that came from over the lee. W ith Miss Chapmans aid and our sails set right, we gained a victory. Xow the wind drops down and our ships adrift not many miles from shore. As the night comes on and the clouds roll up. we pray for dav once more. (Continued on Page 40) 20 E. C H. S- Annual '24 Senior Class Officers FRESHMAN 20-21 President .............................. Fkkx Merritt Pice President ......................... Vernon Dudley Secretary............................... Ruth Clark Treasurer............................... Manuel Brown Class Advisor........................ Sarah Hidden SOPHOMORES 21-22 President .............................. Sylvia Pokorny Vice President ......................... Harland Hoadley Secretary............................... Emily Shemiot Treasurer............................... Forest Merritt Class Advisor........................... Sarah Hi dden JUNIORS 22-23 President................................ Harland Hoadley Vice President.......................... Sylvia Pokorny Secretary .............................. Helen Hand Treasurer............................... Fern Merritt Class Advisor........................... Isabel Chapman SENIORS 23-24 President .............................. Harland Hoadley Vice President ......................... Leo Kirk Secretary............................... Ruth Clark Treasurer............................... Sylvia Pokorny Class Advisor........................... Isabel Squire CLASS COLORS—Purple and Gold. CLASS FLOWER—Lily of the Valley CLASS MOTTO—Tonight we launch, where shall we anchor. 21 Maroon and White Class Poem (Apologies to Longfellow) Listen, dear jteople. and I will tell Of the Senior Class that’s doing so well; On the fourth of September, in Twenty-three. Eleven Seniors approached the entry Of this high school building, wherein to dwell. They said to themselves; “ If Miss Squire will lie Our class chaperon and advisor, too We’ll elect our officers accordingly, llarland, president and Leo, our vice president true, Sylvia, as treasurer, will keep the money you see. Ruth Clark, the secretary, you must not forget For records of meetings she diligently keeps. Next comes Cleola, the very best yet. knowledge of books she silently reaps. Soon I'll mention the others whom you may have met. On the basket-ball floor represented are we By Sylvia and Theodora on the girl's swift team. nd the center on the Varsity is llarland Hoadley, As guards, Forrest and Leo. our honor redeem. While Drennan and Vernon cage the liaskets with glee. As editor of the annual. Fern Merritt works. And valiantly strives the last to surjiass. Another, Jacob Lutz, from duty never shirks When working for the Senior class. I -ate in the year. Keith joined our ranks. The laughter tells when he’s up to his pranks. Now if we fail to reach our aim. Which is to graduate in May Do not think that you must do the same. Nor that there is no work, but only play. But if you wish to gain great fame In the Book of Progress write your name. R. C. ’24. JUNIORS 23 E. C. H. S. Annual f24 Maroon and White Standing:— F. McOntber. J. Mosher. L Kirk. C. Dillon. K. Hubbard. ( Burns. Oosser. K. Gray. C. Sova. K. Freeman. II. Richards Seated Filler, R. Trowbridge. V. Hastings. I. Hollc, A. La Riant. Mrs. Gilmore (Sponser), N. Preston, C. Dohtn, R. Du lartz, R. Thumm History of Class of ’25 There was an old )wl. With eyes big and bright, W ho sang in a tree top One calm summer night. He sang of the Juniors,, Of Our Old Eau Claire High And lauded each memlier As high as the sky. He sang there all night Till early next morn. When President LaPlant Came out to plant corn; Alvin heard him singing Of Helen so fair. With a bright rose carnation Tucked in her hair. And then the ()ld ()vvl. In the tree top that day. Sang a very good song Of our Treasurer Gray. Xow just what he sang He will leave you to guess. For the care of much money Is sure hard I confess. (Continued on Page 43) 24 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 School Diary SEPTEMBER 4. The beginning! Are we happy? Well, perhaps. You see we have a brand new faculty. 5. Seniors met and organized. Aren’t they peppy? Cleola went to sleep. 6. Juniors and Sophomores followed the Senior’s example. 7. Freshmen answered the roll call with perfect attendance. In other words they had a class meeting. 10. Pei manent ??? seats were issued to-day. The hells were rung any time hut the right time. 12. Athletic Association held its initial conference. Plenty of work assigned to the students on the Library Staff. 13. The Seniors will soon lie flashing their rings,—perhaps. 14. Seniors take lead again. First event of Social Calendar is a party at Kirk's tonight. 17. Faculty no longer need reducing exercises, hence liells are placed within reach of desk. We students will now miss the daily comedy. 18. Read the Journal! School news to lie published. 21. Great event of the season! Sophomores are receiving. Whom? Just the Freshmen. 24. What’s this I hear? Oh! the Seniors are planning an amateur performance. 26. Events of the day. Mr. Taft’s address. Few vacant seats. 27. What’s the matter? Why all the vacant seats? Hartford Fair. 28. Third Great Event on Social Calendar. Juniors entertained at Joe Mosher’s home. OCTOBER 1. Noon time recreations! league baseball. Juniors vs. Seniors. 3. Vacation—Benton Harbor Fair. 5. A joyful, yet sad occasion. Report cards are passed out to-day. 8. Whv the late arrivals? Change in schedule of interurban. And the initial appearance of the “Tunerville Limited. Toot! Toot! 9. Juniors christen their jiajier the “ Eclipse.” Parents and Teachers formed an organization whose chief aim is to lienefit the school and equip the play- ground. 12. Br-r-r. Great noise and excitment! The fire gong rang. Juniors are toiling ceaselessly on their paper. 15. Agriculture classes are making daily excursions to the nearby farms and orchards. 17. Why all the anxious looks? The Senior rings have not arrived yet. 25. Forrest had the nosebleed in English Literature class and gained permission to leave the class. What did he leave behind him? An empty red ink bottle. 26. Excitement! Nothing else but! Two parties tonight. Freshmen and Seniors are hosts. The Seniors entertained a ghost and a witch. 28-30. Vacation. Teacher’s Institute at Kalamazoo. 31. Chester Dohm broke his arm cranking a flvver. So he says? NOVEMBER 2. Seniors give first program at Chapel. Juniors entertain this time. Where? In the gym. What? The Seniors. (Continued on Page 55) 25 Maroon and White 5 o p H E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Sealed:—B. M teli cal, J. Brule, M. Staley, B. Richards, M. Abbs, 1 . Birkholm, G. Bowers, E. Bowman, H. Hudson, K. Jesswein Middle Row: M. Winans, E. Michael, I. Bay, I. Tcichman, M. Shar| c, Miss Massie (Sponsor), B. Benson, F. Shell, K. Shultz, I,. Peachey R. Labcrdy, V. Kerstetter, J. Olney Sophomore Class History In the month of mild Se] teml)er Twenty-five, we'll all rememlier How our hearts were all a flutter Walking slowly up the hallway Peering through the lengthy doorway Every step a cautious venture. Met the sunny smiles of Balfour Brought relief a precious downpour Helped to soothe the fear and pressure Caused hy viewing our professor, Stern in precept, non-relenting Great disaster was preventing. Teachers, pupils never trusted He, at all so oft disgusted. Trying oh. so hard to train us With faculty so strong, courageous. Knew his ideas Non-contagious. Marched we often wrong to classes • Oft amusing, fear confusing To Miss Chapman for commercial Dear Miss Chapman, Styles oft setting Chaperoning all. Miss Hewitt )nly she who dared to do it, English hy Miss Voight imparted Taught us to he more stout hearted Helped us all and gave us B. Mutual friend from Kankakee. Organization then did face us Who, from twenty-five could grace us 27 Maroon and White---------------------- Skillfully presiding over all Coming together at their call? Chosen president then was Mary Then for vice-was chosen Russell Full of vim and plenty hustle Gail the secretary, sunny Eldon then did hold the money. Came the winter and the hallgames Calling five from our number Came our Freshman-Sophomore sleighride W ith a sigh for spring vacation Closed our year with flying colors As the lake rose up before us. Gleeful hearts a laughing chorus Closed the days of '22 then Closed the “ freshies name forever Till we rose to loving Sophomores Coming hack, secure and faithful Marched we hack, each one stoic One missing link, our W alter Gazorick Fallen, he. in peaceful shunter Passed in silence from our numlier. Into school we took our places Saw we new and pleasant faces Heading all was Mr. Taft How we rejoiced, and how we laughed. Taking English with Miss Squire Geometry also, we tried to acquire With Mr. Gillmore to inspire. A taste for higher strides in Math. Thus to he taken from him who hath. Mrs. Gillmore taught us History Taught us of the men l efore us. With bright eyed Miss Massie chaperoning Came we then to our gymnasium Came the Freshies all but groaning Came they shivering, shaking, moaning For the task that was Ik-fore them Passed they then initation. Marie and Edna. Gail and Bernice M. Sophomore officers were elected. Did them well and to their credit. Looking back comes to our memory Deeds of honor oft related Words that long will l e remembered Hearts united in one purpose. Sophomore “ kids of four and twenty Growing into stalwart Juniors May the fall tegin our returning Without loss of one in number With the best of resolutions Greater duties to encounter. Mary Abbs 28 E. C H. S. Annual f24 29 Maroon and White Standing J. Moody, (I. MitcheJ, M McOmlx-r, F. Kakuski. Mr. Tafi (Sponsor), K. Whalen, L. Coats. R Stines Middle Row : ('. Knrtcly, E. Wolf. M. Rosenberg. R. Lamsoi. F. Hilrr. M. Brown, K. Hoslnrin, A. Hastings. E. Parrish. A Tinkham, I Shault 1-owcr Row: W. Krone. A. Shram. C. O'Conner, R. Strassburg Class History of 27 Oli! You green Frcshics of '27 LTHOUGH we are green we wish to l e acknowledged as a class striv- ing to accomplish all tasks and to go up the road to prosperity with a firm and steady step. We now have a total of twenty three students. I -ast fall we held a class meeting and elected officers for the year. Felix Kakuski was chosen a? president. Mary Brown as secretary and Evelyn W olf as treasurer. The white rose was selected for our flower. Our motto is “ Honesty Wins,” and our class colors are green and white. Last hut far from least we elected Sup't 1 aft as class chaperon. Jolly Miss Squire, with her smile, cheers tis Freshmen as we travel on our way. All of the Freshies sure like Miss Massie. I wonder why? As it takes a Freshie to make a real “ Yell Master. Felix kakuski faithfully fills the place. Mr. Gilmore, our algebra instructor, deserves some credit as he k'ndly tells us. “The rules are found on the preceding page. Mrs. Gilmore although verv dignified, makes a fine history teacher. W ell, as a conclusion to this Class History in the year of '27. you will see the green F'reshies of lfi24, graduating with honors so high.that other Freshies will take courage and 1 e proud of the time-honored name. “ A Freshie. Katherine Hosbein ’27 30 E. C H. S. Annual '24 Tonight We Launch; Where Shall We Anchor? K CAN all rememl er very plainly when we gazed u|x� n the graduating classes of the | ast years with envious eyes, hoping and wishing that we, too, might some day reach the goal. Hut now that the time has come, when our hope and our aim has been realized, there is a feeling of awe and doubt that assails us, for we are confronted with many of the unanswerable questions, of the future. Tonight, when we as a class, are launched out into life’s great sea, that ever changing sea of sorrow and gladness, the foremost question upon our minds is “Where shall we anchor?” Or in other words, where shall l e our destination and work in God’s great plan of life? Although that is a question that can not lie answered in the present hut only in the future, we alone have the power of making a success or failure of our anchorage. . In this sea of life, into which we are launched, there are thousands and thousands of routes, which we can follow, leading to many different harbors. Some lead to the harbor of commercialism, others to the harbor of advanced knowledge, end the harbor of industry, while the other routes lead to numerous other ]M rts. But from these thousands of routes it is essential that we determine upon one definite route, that one. which will lead us to the harbor where we desire to make our anchorage. During our voyage we must always follow that one definite course, for we shall never arrive at our goal if we are constantly drifting. All the worth-while things of this life can be attained only by continual and patient effort. When Columbus launched his three ships, and set sail U|x n an unknown sea, to seek a new route to India, his voyage was a success, localise he had a definite purpose in mind. He employed all his efforts to accomplish that one purpose, and because of his jjersistency and determination he succeeded. We will find many routes leading to the same harbor, some of them less difficult than the others. Following the line of least resistance, we naturally would choose the less difficult route, but later, to our regret, we would find that the route upon which we encountered no obstacles, temptations, or difficulties, did not guide us to our goal, but back to the place from which we started. In our study of history, we have read alxiut the world’s greatest men; men who have achieved greatness in many different spheres. But not one man of all these reached his goal without first overcoming countless difficulties and persistently striving to gain his ambition. Upon choosing the more difficult way. we will find that the obstacles, temptations, and difficulties which we will encounter and overcome will give us an important requisite to success. While we are sailing over the waters, and striving to reach our goal, it would l e well to keep these words of Edgar A. Guest in mind. “ Success depends on character and everything you do.” We all realize of what a great imjxtrtance a good strong character is. and that without one we can never achieve success. Your character is what you really are; it consists of your inner most thoughts, the distinctive qualities or traits by which you accomplish your purposes. In order to lx- a [x-rson of good character one must possess all of the admirable characteristice, which Lowell tells us typifies a real man. namely, honesty, sincerity, loyalty, humbleness, courage, stead- 31 Maroon and White fastness, and purity. These are absolutely essential in achieving success, not only- in the business world, hut in a broader sense; success in life; that success by which we will secure the respect and confidence of many people, bringing to us hosts of friends. Then too, we must always remember that no matter how trivial some of our actions seem, each one of these will either he a benefit or a hindrance in our later life. For there is not a day in which we do not unconsciously repeat some act or action of the day before, and it is these insignificant traits which develop into habit, by which our whole lives are influenced. None of us desire evil habits, for we all know what a great hindrance they are in every thing we do. So let us control all conscious acts that they may develop into good habits. Even though we meet with many hardships, during our voyage, and at times it seems as though our lot is only one of disappointment and care, we must never cease striving to reach our goal, because “ there is no failure, except in no longer trying. When you once give up it is a certain indication of failure, for nothing can be achieved without repeated efforts. It is inevitable that there will Ik1 some cloudy days and severe storms in our lives, but then too. there will also l e fair weather bringing enjoyment. For “ N’ot enjoyment and not sorrow Is our destined end or way; Hut to act that each tomorrow Finds us farther than today.” We shall not enter the much desired port until we have struggled through the stormy waters of the sea of life for many years; battling with the waves of discontentment, trying to steer away from the rocks of temptation, and lighting bravely to overcome the winds of failure. A very few may reach the harlior with out encountering any impediments to our progress. It depends on the voyage and equipment we choose to take with us. Hut when we do reach the harlxir then we will have reached the second important goal in our lives, there we will anchor and carry on our life’s work. As the only way by which we can gain success is by acting in the present, we must recall the words of the poet, “ Let us then, he up and doing. With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing. Learn to labor and to wait.” My friends, with the closing of these exercises tonight we shall have met for the last time as a class and it becomes my duty to say farewell. It is with a feeling of sadness we realize that the hour has come to part, and that from this time we shall lead different lives from those of the past. We may visit these scenes again, but a change will have stolen over them and only in fancy will they ap| ear the same. Some of the happiest days of our lives have been spent within these walls, among those we love so well, and all through our life they will lie among our most cherished memories. Fellow classmates, my parting message to you is Good-luck and God-s| eed.” Sylvia Pokorny 32 E. C. H. S Annual f24 Senior Class 'Will E. THE Senior Class of 1924. village of Eau Claire, state of Michigan, having l een removed from the stage, year by year, of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors, and realizing that the time is drawing near when we must leave our Alma Mater, for the world of toil and trouble, do hereby make and declare this our last will and testament. First of all we request that our memory as a brilliant class he ever kept green; that the good deeds we have performed l e regularly retold that they may go down as a shining example to coming generations; that our had or careless deeds be carefully covered up and as quickly as possible forgotten so that the words of Shakesjieare may 1« carried out. to wit: “ The good deeds of men live after them, while the evil are often buried with their bones.” There are certain debts which the class owes which we hereby acknowledge but can never pay. These debts are to our parents and other members of our families, the Board of Education, the Superintendent and teachers of this school, and to the tax-payers who have so generously supplied us with all that goes to make a modern school. Only by future usefulness can this debt lie discharged, so to these creditors we pledge our future service, loyalty and labor. To the Junior Class we grant the privilege and honor of giving a Senior Play. May they secure as much enjoyment from it as we did. To the Sophomores we leave a place in the Junior Class, if they think they can liehave as if fitting for a Junior. . , , . , We will, to the Freshmen Class, the privilege of 1 eing l)oth seen and heard. Also any overlooked cuds of gum we may have left adhering to our desks which can stand some more chewing. To Natalie Preston, we will a copy of “ Beauty Secrets, on the condition that she pass it on to Bernice Michael. We leave a i air of hair clippers, to Louis Coats, providing he uses them. Jacob Lutz liestows his position as Physics instructor of Eau Claire High to Winfield Hastings. We. the Seniors, liequeath to Alvin La Plant enough money to buy a new spring for his fliver. . . ... To Florence McOmber we will some lieauty clay, rouge, and jx.wder. so that her complexion may always lie in good condition. I.eo Kirk wills the captaincy of next year's basket ball team to 1 orky Birkholm. To Shorty Schram the tiny, we liequeath some stilts. Purpose to avoid stepping on him. _ . . . .. Theodora leaves her sisterly advice and admonition to Clara. Vernon Dudlev liestows his ability as an artist to Joe Mosher. To “Fat Enright we leave a liook on good liehavior. because we are positive he can make good use of it. . . ... To Lissaliel HoUe. Keith Hubbard leaves his greatest accomplishment, that of being able to giggle upon all occassions. To unassuming Alma Tinkham we will a bright red belt that she may at least lie seen when wanted. _. . .... Forrest Merritt liestows his musical ability to Kussel I idey, on the condition that he uses it when no one is listening. To Mrs. Gilmore Ruth Clark leaves some of her surplus weight. (Continued on page 67) 31 Maroon and White 34 --------E. C H. S. Annual '24------- The World Cill Come to an End When Theodora Sova Ixises her tem] er. Keith Freeman ( uits bluffing Paul Birkholm Joe Mosher Ruth Clark Chuck Burns Burton Richards . . . . Vernon Dudlcv Forgets the Resort Louis Coats Lucy Kirk Edna Jesswein lames ()lnev Winfield 1 bastings . . . Alvin I .a Plant Buys a new lizzie Bernice Benson Clara Sova Jacob Lutz Svlvia Forrest .... Pete Tatnian Cleola Benson Forgets Xiles Fern and Leo 1 larland 1 loadley .. . . Becomes a women hater Viva Shell Russel Thumm . . Becomes a ( Big) man Marv Abbs Theodora Sova WHY WE COME TO SCHOOL Lucy................ Lissaliel .......... Eldon 13............ Porky .............. Forrest............. Winfield............ Xatalie............. Theodora and Sylvia Pete Tatnian........ Louis Coats......... Evangeline.......... Martin Staley....... Felix .............. Cleola ............. Ruth................ Albert Sell rani.... Leo Kirk............ ..........To tie near Harland ..................... To giggle .................To chew gum .............To fall asleep ..........To kid the teachers .......To shoot pajier wads ..........To flirt with the boys ..........To play Basket lcill To sit with girls in Lit. class ... To try and act dignified .... To write notes to Felix .......To show his Marcel To make a hit with the girls ....... To practice teaching . To argue with Mr. Gilmore ..........To try and grow tall ..........To tease the girls 35 Maroon and White The Beginning of the End AREXTS. relatives, members of the faculty, school-board, and host of friends, we indeed take pleasure in bidding you a hearty welcome to the exercises of tonight. Commencement is in truth a most fitting name for truly we are standing on the threshold of a new period in our lives; the twelve past years spent in school have been the founda- tion and a preparation for active service still awaiting us. Now is the important time of our lives, when a challenge is given to accomplish something that will make life worth living, so this marks the “ Beginning of the end.” As we turn the pages of our history we find that this country of ours, which is represented in all foreign countries and on all navigable waters bv Old Glory, began with a very feeble origin. The first explorers were not rewarded for their bravery but were thought of as being a little weak minded to think the world to be round. But step by step this fact was proven. In the same manner our school system of today has been completed, step by step attaining the end. Among the first settlers of our country we find a small band of people, known to the people as Pilgrims, landing on our New England shores on a stormy day. which is told by Felicia lleimans. ir the poem of. “The landing of the Pil- grims.” It was not the amount they accomplished but the spirit in which they worked. ( ur twelve years of High School life may lie compared, a life of intermit- tent calm and storm. We have not accomplished great objects but much spirit not only on our part but also much spirit and jiatience on the part of our instructors has been necessary for us to pass over the crests of the waves. We as Pilgrims are about to enter those unknown fields lying in the distance and a feeling of uncertainty clouds the vision. But life is ever thus, we can never know in advance what trials we may lie called upon to endure or what happiness lies in God’s great storehouse. Success never is achieved by a coward, who shudders at all difficulties and improbabilities at first sight for, “Only in dreams is a ladder thrown. From the weary earth to the sapphire walls. But the dreams depart and the vision falls. And the sleeper wakes on his pillow of stone.” But those dreams serve as a certain unerring guide to the Pilgrim, and will lead him aright, if only he has the courage to “Do and to dare. Many of our fellow classmates once had dreams, but alas, they have fallen by the wayside, and we look in vain for their faces among the honored ones tonight. Many times the goal seemed far away and the way steep and rugged, but possessed with a determination to win we have conquered all obstacles in the past, and finished the last round of our High School Ladder. May that same spirit go with us still, as we take our first step into the land, “ The Beginning of the End.” As we start, we as soldiers might well look to our equipment, choosing only the best, such as. the shield of honesty, the spear of truth, and bearing the equip- ment of helpfulness. It is not he who ascends the ladder higher by means of strategy and accumu- lates independently, most wealth, but he who ascends it unselfishly even though not so high. The aim of life should not only be for one’s own advancement 36 E. C. H. S. Annual r24 but in trying to keep a trustworthy and truthful reputation, for this is in truth the mostiy highly esteemed aim of life. Certainly there is a grave importance, as well as a pleasant charm, in the beginning of a new life. The jiossibilities that lie in it of noble or ignoble work, of happy self-indulgence, make the crisis one of fear as well as hope, of sadness as well as joy. Commencement day marks the beginning of real life. Up to this time it has lieen the preparatory period. There is a charm in opening manhood and womanhood which has commended itself to every age. The undefined hopes and promises of the future, the dawning of intellect, the exchange of home ties and protected joys for uncertainties give this period of life an interest and an excitment unfelt at any other time. The plant that has lieen nourished under the shelter of the parent roof is alxmt to lie transferred to the open world where of its own impulse and character it must take a new root and grow into strength or sink into weakness and vice. There is a natural pleasure in such a change. The sense of freedom is always joyful. The mere consciousness of awakening powers and prospective work touches with elation the youthful breast. What chance and hazard there is in our newly-gotten freedom! What instincts of warning in its very novelty and dim inexperience. What possibilities of failure as well as of success lie in the unknown future as it stretches out liefore To every right-minded youth this is a time of severe trial. Anxiety greatly dims its pleasure. There are regrets behind and uncertainties liefore. The thoughts of leaving home excite a pang, even in the first moments of freedom. Its glad shelter, its kindly guidance, how dear and tender they will seem at parting. How brightly they will shine as we turn from them to the hardened and unfamiliar face of the world. With what a sweet, sadly-cheering pathos will the scenes of youth linger in our memories. ... So. my friends, I hope it is a pardonable pride we have today in liemg the selected few on whom the honors of graduation are to lie liestowed. We thank our parents for making the many sacrifices they have made that we might obtain the blessings of an education. We thank our friends and relatives for every kind encouraging act or word extended to us during the twelve years, we have lieen struggling toward the place we occupy today. “Learners are we all at school Eager youth and every age. Governed by the selfsame rule. Poring o'er the selfsame page. Life the lesson that we learn As the days and years go by; Wondrous are the leaves we turn On the earth and in the sky. Fern Merritt 1 he Senior Horiscope Name Known as Hobby Besetting Sin llarland Hoadlev Hawkcyc Flirting Arguing Leo Kirk Cocky Movies Innocence Ruth Clark Fat Riding Interurban Foolishness Sylvia Pokorny Sylv Basket Ball Independence Cl col a Benson Clcte Fellows Powdering her nose Vernon Dudley Dud Chewing Gum Writing Notes Jacob Lutz Jake Staying home Blushing Fern Merritt Jacky Typewriter Talking to Leo Forrest Merritt Forry Raising Cain Singing Theodora Sova T eddy Parties Bashfulness Drennen Tat man Pete Athletics Love of Teachers Keith Hubbard Hub Girls Talking Characteristics Whiskers A Black Eye Large Dimensions Good Looks Cheerfulness Smiles Big Feet Studying M ischicvous Beautiful Hair Ready to Fight Knowledge Destiny President of U. S. Silk Hose Agent I louse-Wife Great Poetess Movie Actress Doctor Preacher Society Lady Cow - Boy Nurse Aviator Farmer Faculty Mr. Taft Boss Keeping order Mr. Gill more Sonny Buick Miss Squire Izzy Turkey M iss Massie Honey Talking to Ivan Mrs. Gilmore Mama Hubbv Dreaming Curiosity Easy with pupils Bawling some one out “ Bossy Singularity Extensive Vocabulary Quietness Kind Heart (jood Disposition M ill ion a ire College Professor First woman president of U. S. Dishwasher Toe Dancer E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Departments Literary Library Agricultural Commercial Science Maroon and White Senior Class History—Continued from Page 20 ()tir ship’s in a calm on a dark, dark night, out in the deep blue sea. We're praying and waiting for break of day and wind to set us free. Hut our mate Miss Squire soon calmed our fears and jwinted over the seas. And then liehold we saw the dawn of day, and with it came a breeze. Now the sun rose up and the ship sailed on. and then the sight of land. Though it breaks our hearts we must leave the crew to teach another band. So we thank them for all that they taught us. before we say goodbye. Though we go far away we won’t forget, the good ship Eau Claire High. S. Pokokny 40 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Standing -C. Kncfcly. K Gray. C. Burn . L. Kirk. F. Merritt. K. C lark Seated:—V. Shell, Mi � Squire (Instructor). N. Preston Library Staff K W ERE organized under ihe kind leadership of Miss Squire; but since there were only four old librarians. Ruth. Natalie. Luc , and Forrest, it was necessary that some new ones should be added to the staff. For this task those chosen were Kenneth, Charles. Chester, and Viva. But during the first month of school C hester decided to quit so Catherine was chosen to fill his place. ... Our motto should be, “A place for everything and everything m its place. But with ten different magazines lieing used by one hundred and fifteen students and each student having a different place to put the magazine he returns we have found it no easy task to keep “everything in its place. Much credit is due the Board of Education for the useful and helpful liooks that have lieen added this year, including 31 volumes of International Encylo- paedias and a new dictionary. It would be difficult to obtain a broad education without the aid of our library books. Lord Bacon, one of the most illustrious philosophers of the world said. “ Head not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; not to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to lie tasted, others to lie swallowed, and some few to lie chewed and digested;' that is, some lxioks are to lie read only in parts; others to lie read but not curiously; and some tew to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention. • S. 2s 41 ----Maroon and White---- Literature as a Fine Art H K ancient Greeks, to whom we are indebted for all that is perfect and beautiful in the higher arts of learning worshipped the Goddess f literature above all the other deities. They truly realized and appreciated the grandeur of this Muse. Take away the literature of t!ie world and the very huwarks of civilization crumble into runs. I lie term itself is derived from the Latin form, littera, meaning letter, hence we speak of the writer as a “Man of Letters.” To the quick imagination this word suggests the earliest forms in which cave men carved on rink, their signs and pictures. Down the ages has come a long succession of writing materials. In Egypt, papyrus; in Babylonia, the clay tablets; hand-jienned scrolls held the genius of Greece anti in the Middle Ages it was to sheep skin parchments that the monks made their transcriptions. I hen came Gutenberg’s invention of printing, which marked an epoch in the I listorical development of literature. In the applied sense “literature is the preserved thoughts of the great men in history. This necessarily covers a broad field in literary activities, one division we call grammar, which is the science that teaches the forms, uses and relations of the words in any language. Dull and uninteresting as this studv sometimes is. vet it is of the greatest ini|x rtance, for grammar is the foundation of all writing. I he second divison is the study of foreign languages which has a two-fold value- the acquisition of the skill to converse in that language and the acquaint- ance with the many literary gems found therein. In I itin we find Caesar s Gallic ars. and Vergil s 1 -atin Poem, the Aeneid, which as vet remains unexcelled. Equally important writings may be found in German. Spanish. French. Italian and Greek. I he third and greatest division is the literature proper, the great bulk of fine prose and exquisite poetry. It is ever interesting to trace words lack to their origin. Prose is a Greek word meaning straight-forward thus being the ordinary language of men in shaking or writing. The Bible, given us by the Hebrews and Greeks, is the masterpiece of all the literature of the ages. The history, essavs. proverbs, songs and poetry found there have never l een surpassed. Where' is any piece of literature to compare with the twenty-third or Shepherd psalm written by David r I here is none. I he biblical writers attained true perfection in the art of writing. Subdividing prose works we have the following—dramas, short-stories, essays orations and novels. I he study of each of these might well consume a lifetime, so great and wonderful is the output. I oetr is derived from the Latin word, jxieta. meaning something made or created. It is then the beautiful thought or emotion embodied in rhythmical form. The three great kinds of jxietry are narrative, lyric and dramatic. What a creator is the poet! How his imagination and observation cbeers the weary travelers on life’s pathway. With Bryant we meditate. “He who. from zone to zone, guides through the boundless skv thv certain flight. In the. long way that I must tread alone, will lead my steps aright. There is something powerfully alive as human action in literature, for in it lies most of the inspiration that has impelled men to do and be. William Dean 42 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Howells says, “Men’s work in making books is all in vain, if books in turn do not make men.” In the grades and high schools lies the opportunity to get a lack ground of knowledge that will deepen a love for lx oks and widen the understanding of all literature. Isabei. Squire History of Class of ’25--Continued from Page 24 The Old Owl shook his head; Winfield Hastings you see Of that Junior class Is the Secretarie. He writes what they do. In a little red book; Don’t ask him to see. He won’t give you a look. The ()ld Owl closed his eyes Hut he did not keep still. He wanted to sing Of our chajteron Hill— More lie might have sung Of our colors so gay. Old rose as you know And that classy steel gray. Still lie sat in the tree But he just twittered now. Of Charles Burns and his hobhv That fine old red cow. He sang something too Of flivers that go. I f you want a good driver. Just leave it to Joe. He sang of our parties. He sang of our pranks. And the Old )wl knew each one Who had dropped from our ranks. Then he winked at Keith And to Casmer too. And lie said “ Ouite soon I may tell them on you. The day it wore on. The sun mounted high. The ()wl ceased his singing And heaved a big sigh. “There are more of these Juniors I know them right well. And perhaps next summer Of the rest I shall tell. 43 Maroon and White Standing:—K. Gray. R. Hubbard. J. Mosher, H. Richards. V. Hastings, R. Dunaetz, R. Thumm Seated: F. M cOmber, A. I.a Plant. I. Nolle The Eclipse JJ PON the records at the Eau Claire High. “The Eclipse.” ap]K ars a the first undertaking in the line of a school paj er. inscribed there b the class of “ Twenty-Five.” Realizing that next year it would Ik. our duty to publish the Annual, we set this as a stepping-stone. This combined with the fact that a paper was one of the missing organs here is the reason “ The Eclipse ” was founded. It is our hojie that we have broken the ice and next year the ] aper will he improved in size and quality. 44 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Declamatory and Oratory AU Clair? High School, as in previous years again entered the state declamatory and oratorical contest, under the leadership of the English instructor. Miss Squire. Eight students took ] art in the local contest held in High School auditorium in March. Their names and work follow: Declamatory Evangeline Whalen...........................“The Minute Man” Alma Tinkham...................................“The New South” Hail Bowers..........“A vision of War and a Vision of the Future” Edith Hiler........................................“The Negro” Charles O’Conner............................“Ahraham Lincoln” Arlene Hastings.........................“The Death of Garfield” Oratory Alvin LaPlant.......................“The Demands for Efficiency” Winfield Hastings.......................“National Preparedness” The judges for this contest were Mrs. Fields. Mr. Morrow, and Rev. Wolf. They awarded first place to Evangeline Whalen, second place to Alma Tinkham in the declamatory, and first place to Alvin LaPlant and second place to Winfield I lastings in the oratory. The two winners of first place entered the subdistrict contest at Niles. Gold and silver medals were also given to winners of first and second places in 1 K)th divisions. We should congratulate the Freshman Class in that they won l oth places in the declamations. Each one convicting in contests, winners or otherwise have gained something that can never he taken away. The value of this training can never lie measured. May they' continue in their good work and meet with greater success in future years. Isabel Squire 45 Maroon and White The Agricultural Department X THE early days it was thought sufficient to teach children a smat- tering of reading, writing and arithmetic hut the modern idea of an education is that it should prepare the young people for their future lives. If this is the case, then in planning the course of study, such subjects should be included as will best fit in with the probable future life of the students. In such a community as this the great majority of students will be connected either directly or indirectly with farming. To fit the puqxise of a real education, the student must lie given such work as is given in the Agricultural course in order to prepare them for their future life. The U. S. Government has for some time realized the importance of the Agriculture course in High Schools and has appropriated a large sum of money for the payment of subsidies to schools offering courses in Agriculture which meet their requirements. This school receives nearly $1000 every year under this pro- vision and all such schools are known as Smith-Hughes schools as they operate under an act which goes by that name. Several purposes are sought in the Agricultural work. First a knowledge of the future of farming; second, newer ideas of farming; third, better methods of farming. The students are given a knowledge of the |K� ssibilities of success in farming when carried out in an efficient manner. Thus they are enabled to decide as to whether or not they should follow farming as a living. Certainly there is little incentive to remain on the farm when the old and inefficient methods are used. The ideas of farming are changing constantly and through the course in Agri- culture the new ideas are brought before the pupils. (Continued on page 67) 46 E. C. H, S. Annual '24 Science Department HE science dc| artment this year has l� een putting particular emphasis on the practical elements of its work, believing that through application to the everyday events of life, the elements of science can lie more readily understood and retained and a deeper interest created, which will lead to a more intensive study of the work. The purpose of science is not only to increase knowledge but also to learn the application of that increased know'edge. It is not what we know, but what we do. that counts. l.et us hope then, that the work we have done, has increased our store of useful knowledge, developed somewhat our ability to learn, and created in us the desire to make a more extensive study of science. I). G. Gilmore 47 ---Maroon and White- — Commercial Department HE work of the Commerical Department of the Eau Claire High School can lie said to l e divided into four main divisions. These divisons are—Bookkeeping; Shorthand and Typewriting; Commer- cial English and I-aw. and Business Arithmetic. I will try to give you some idea of the work that is emphasized in each division. 1 will take Bookkeeping first. The first semester of this course consists of the fundamental principles of hookkeeping. Bookkeeping may l e defined as— “Systematic recording of all financial facts in regard to a business enterprise. Next is the law of debits and credits. This law is—“Debit what you receive; credit what you pay out.” After the students have mastered these principles, an introductory set of books is worked out. The second semester is devoted to another set of books, this l eing more difficult than the first set. The second set deals with partners. It is called partnership. Next on the list is Shorthand and Typewriting. As you all know shorthand is used primarily by ] eople who intend to work in an office as a stenographer, or to teach commercial work. Shorthand enables one to take dictation more rapidly than if they had to write it out in longhand. Shorthand may also lie of help to students going to college. Many of the courses are lecture courses and if one can write shorthand it is a great help to the student. Typewriting is taught in connection with Shorthand. More can l e acconip- lished in an office since the typewriter has l een invented, than when we had to write everything with a pen. People mav think it is an easy task to learn to typewrite, it is to a certain extent, but the'mind must work with the fingers, and until it does one cannot typewrite. The successful typist must possess lioth accuracy and speed, and these can be obtained by practice and training. A typewritten page is a mirror in which the business man sees the speed and accuracy of his typist. Some of the different prizes awarded the student by the typewriting companies are—Certificates of Proficiency; Bronze Medal and Bar, and Silver Medal and Bar according to the number of words written. Commercial Law will 1« next. This subject is given the first semester, then Commercial English the latter part of the semester. Commercial I-aw is essential in a commercial course. It gives the student an idea of law. I he object of law is order and justice. This can lie applied in the school as well as in the community. If there were no law. every man would find it necessary to enforce his own rights by his own strength anti in'his own way. This would create disorder, and because the weak could not enforce their right's at all, a country without law would lie a country without justice. . , Some of the subjects emphasized in this course are—Contracts—under which we find, when a contract occurs, the different kinds of contracts, and how a contract mav lie-tested. Partnership—kinds of partnerships, and Banking—kinds of banks that are organized in the United State; writing checks; endorsing of checks; officers of a bank and their duties. (Continued on jiage 53) 48 Dramatics E. C. H. S. Annual 24 “Little Miss Jack” HE Senior Farce, “ Little Miss Jack,” was put on at the High School Auditorium December 5, by a cast that couldn’t he beaten. It was a stirring story of the adventures of a girl, lost to her father, found in the slums, brought back to the luxurious surroundings of her birth- right. and im| erlied by the attempts of jealous enemies to cause her disappe ranee It proved a great success under the excellent guidance of Mis-; Squire. The cast were as follows: Maggie........ Jimmie........ Julia Trevors .. Little Miss Jack Doctor Carlyle Paul Sanborn . . Xeena......... Aunt Kathie .. Rider......... Drrke......... Jones ........ .. Clcola Unison . Forrest Merritt . Theodoro Sava ... Fern Merritt Harland Hoadley ......Leo Kirk . Sylvia Pokorny ...... Ruth Clark Drenncn Tat man . I'ernon Dudley ......laeoh Lute 49 Maroon and White The Junior Farce X KARLY liircl.” a comedy in three acts was put on by the Junior class. April 4, 1924. It is a modern American comedy built along business 'ines. Its hero, Tony Kilbuck. the light hearted merry college l oy is lieitig trained in a systematic manner by this father, the presi- dent of die P. D. Q. Railroad. Tony becomes involved in a debt and is expelled from college. The fuller decides that Tony must shift for himself. Tony, nothing daunted, decides that he will show his father that he can he a success, without paternal aid and starts out with a light heart to carve his way to fame and fortune and the hand of the girl Jessamine Lee. The 1’. I). Q. Railroad plans an extension across Flagg County and there are two mutes possible, the River Road and the North Road, both owned by a pompous old flirt Barnaby Bird. Tony gets inside information that the River Road is to lie chosen and with the help of Jessamine, buys that road from prudent Mr. Bird who knows that the extension is going over the North Road. Mr. Bird has obtained his information from Bruce Ferguson, a clerk in the 1’. I). O. offices, who brings him the approved blue-print plans of the extension over the North Road. Tony seeing the plans is forced to admit his failure as a regular business man. Mrs. Van Dyne is the purchasing agent for the Road, and Bird mistaking Jessamine for Mrs. Van Dyne is forced to believe that Bruce Ferguson deceived him and that the P. I). Q. is going to buy the River Road. In desperation he offers Tony his North Road in exchange for the latter's River Road and $1,000 to boot. The change is effected just in time as Mrs. Van Dyne and the President of the Road arrive in Flagg Corners to open negotiations for the purchase of the North Road, now owned by the effervescent Tony. Tony sells his property to his father for half a million dollars and is a regular business man at last. Comedy features are introduced throughout the play by the coquettish Imogene. the office lx� y, a country lielle Miss Rosa Bella Beavers and her mother a landlady of a Flagg Corner’s hotel, and last but not least. I fill v the hired girl who is corresponding secretary of the Young ladies Cold Water Society. 50 E. C H. S. Annual '24 Girls’ Glee Club HE Eau Claire High School was in need of some musical organization, so a girls' glee club was organized under the leadership of Nila Massie with Isaliel Squire as accompanist. Forty-six girls responded, all enthusiastic and willing to do their part toward making the glee dub a success. The girls ! eing eager to respond, made their first appearance at the senior play, later singing at parent-teacher's programs and chapel exercises. We will feel our efforts will not have been made in vain, if in future years, the glee club will remain a permanent part of high school life. Music ever serves as a comfort and inspiration, making our journey through life happier. “When it looks like all is up. Keep a-singing! Drain the sweetness from the cup. Keep a-singing! See the wild birds on the wing. Hear the Iiells that sweetly ring. When you feel like singing, sing Keep a-singing! Nila Massie 51 Maroon and White Class Prophecy WAS weary of the toil and nervous strain of graduation week and wishing to seek a |uiet haver, where I could have perfect rest and re- cuperate before entering on the actual duties of life for which inv school course had prepared me. 1 took the train and was swiftly wafted away from the scenes of my youth. After riding for days on a train thcv called the “ Cannon Ball,” 1 stepjied out at the edge of a great bcxly of water whose extent I could not guess hut where the waters washed strange lands. 1 walked down the shore and entered a forest so dark that I could only see the outline of the might trees afid in the distance could hear the breakers dashing upon the rockbound shore. Feeling that this was the land of jierfect rest. 1 sank upon the soft moss to contemplate on my surroundings. hile thus in perfect repose 1 heard a rustlinj. sound and there apjieared before my eyes a phantom form and it said: “ I am the Spirit of Prophecy, the Angel of thing's to come. and with her mystic touch rolled back the curtain of the dim lieyond permitting me to gaze down the vista of things vet to lie. that I might liehold all things that are. transformed into all the things that they shall yet Itecome. Then pointing down the long avenues in the strange land she said: “Now your eyes are open and the future is made clear to you. prophecy to the members of the high school class of ‘24. what things shall come to pass in their lives as the years roll on and the sands of life run out. In the distance I beheld a great building and rising from my mossy seat 1 sped thither to see what it might contain. As I drew near to it, I saw that it was one of the most wonderful churches I had ever seen. Wishing to see the interior of it. I decided to enter. While the usher was leading me to my seat. I became conscious of a familiarity in the voice of the preacher, which somehow reminded me of my school days. Then first 1 noticed that Harland Hoadley was the minister that was preaching the sermon. 1 was so surprised that 1 did not even listen to a word of the sermon. 1 iater inquired and found out that he had never married, he must have been jilted in his younger years, because he always popular with the girls. I entered an artistic building and approached a desk at the far end of the room, a voting lady came forward, to my astonishment it was Fern Merritt. I then talked to her. she told me she was rn artist at that time giving an exhibition. My prophetic eye suddenly caught sight of a great crowd that was rapidly filling a building in a large city. With much difficulty I pushed my way through the throng as 1 learned a man was on trial for life. As I approached the court room I heard a voice of powerful barrister pleading the cause of a prisoner at the liar. There were many tear-stained faces liefore that passionate plea for life and liberty of the charged, and the jury filed out to consider the verdict. Almost immediately it returned and the foreman said. “Not Guilty.” There was a wild scream as the mother of the lilierated boy rushed over to the brilliant lawyer to thank him for his splendid service. As he stood up a shout went up from the crowd and as he turned to bow his acknowledgment I gasjied. “ Oh, Jacob, vou have found the place nature fitted you for. Upon seeing a large crowd before a fashionable clothing store. 1 thought I would e� 'ter it. I learned that Theodora Sova was a model, 1 wasn’t surprised at this because she had such beautiful hair and was always quiet. Having talked with her for a short time I learned that Drennen Tatman had liecome an author E. C. H. S. Annual '24 liis Imok entitled “How to Court a Girl.” It had liecome the rage and all the young men were practicing its teachings. One day as I was walking down the street I saw printed on the window Ruth A Clark, Manager of the Matrimonial Bureau. I went in and talked to her for some time, she told me that Forrest Merritt was travelling with the “ Red path Chatauqua,” playing the banjo and piano. I did recall how music was his chief delight in High School. In the evening as I was listening over the radio they announced that-Vernon Dudley was now the light weight champion of the world. I guess he obtained his fame by practicing on his former classmates. Having obtained a ]jai er from a newsboy, my eyes first wandered to the society column and to my amazement there was the marriage announcement of Sylvia Pokorny, now a professional typist, to her employer's son. I never thought Sylvia would marry. I continued to look the pajier over and now saw Keith Hub- hard's name. I wondered what he could have done, so I read on. it said that he had developed a seedless white blackberry that Burbank had tried in vain to produce, and from it made a fortune. I began to think of my other classmates. Leo used to make eyes at Fern. I suppose they were married in after years. “No, they had a break-up about something, anyway to drown his sorrow, he went on an exploring expedition to the head waters of the Amazon and never came hack. Rumor said. “ The canni- bals ate him.” but we were never sure. And I thought how horrible was his fate toward mine. For I was leading a very interesting and pleasant life as Dean of the Vassar College. At its conclusion the Spirit of Prophecy suddenly rolled down her mystic curtain and the future was forever closed to my eyes. I took the train hack again to Paris and now I am ready to commence the battle of life for which we have l een preparing through all our high school days. Ci.eoi.a Benson '24 Commercial Department-Continued from Page 48 Commercial English is a very important subject. The students learn how to write different kinds of business letters, parts of a letter and how a letter is folded and placed into an envelope. These are some of the essential facts in every one's life and ought to l e emphasised. Last but not least comes Commercial Arithmetic or Business Arithmetic. I he student l egirs this subject by reviewing the fundamental principles of Arithmetic. They are—addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. F.very one must know these principles before they can ever start to work a problem. After a good review, problems are given to the students. in conclusion 1 would like to say that Commercial Work trains the student for efficiency, gives mental training, and teaches the student to he accurate. X it.a Massif. 5.4 Maroon and White -t 54 E. C. H. S, Annual f24 School Diary—Continued from Page 25 7. Seniors are practicing daily for the Annual Play. Compacts were lost to-day. It was very evident. 9. The Juniors gave an Armistice program at Chapel. 12. “That isn't a good picture of-------: My picture looks horrid.” Cause: arrival of school pictures. Strange hut the boys don’t say much about their pictures. 13. Parent-Teachers give a box social at the school-house tonight. 15. A time to look forward to. The Senior Play. “ Little Miss Jack. 16. Sophomores helped to make the world merry with their program at Chapel. 20. Seniors are still looking for their class rings, but they don’t appear. Will Senior rings ever come. I wonder? 21. Me Taft accompanied four boys from the Farm Crops class to Grand Rapids where they took part in a state judging contest. 26. Seniors are working hard on their plav, but wait until the BIG NIGH I COMES! 28. The Seniors went to Buchanan this afternoon to have their pictures taken. I know the photographer had to buy a new camera. DECEMBER 3. Back to school again after all that turkey! Proofs of our pictures came today. Were they good? What can you expect for a penny. 4. Last rehearsal for the Senior Play. The Seniors seem to be anxiously awaiting the important hour. Stop! Look' Listen! “Little Miss Jack.” Matinee 2 p.m.: Big Show at 8 p.m. Group pictures for the annual taken also. 6. Oh! Hum. but I'm sleepy—this must lie the morning after the night before. It’s a great relief anyway. 7. Junior High gave a little p!ay and a few select:ons appropriate for Thanks- giving at Chapel. 11. Parent-Teachers meeting and a free basketball game afterwards. Alumni vs Iligh School boys and Teachers vs 1 ligh School girls. Who won? Alumni and Teachers of course. 13. IBooks like winter was coming. 14. First Basket Ball game of the season! Decatur comes here. Freshmen play Sophomores. Winfield thought it would be more convenient to sit on the floor in Literature class. 17. Who won? We did. of course. Ask the Sophomores about the other game. 20. Another great ball game. Fifth and Sixth grades beat Junior High. 21. Christmas entertainment. I.ast day of school this year. We plav Benton Harbor there, this afternoon. Menv Xmas and a Happy New Year. JANUARY 2. Vacation is ended. 1 larland's chair slid out from under him in English class today. Was the floor hard? Ask him. Must be Louis Coats has a girl, at least he's all dressed up. May be he made a resolution. 3. We played St. Joe, last night, and lost the game. The game should have l een Fan Claire's but our team did not receive a fair deal. Enough said! We now have a new coach. 4. And the air was filled with shouts as the Tunerville left the station. That (Continued on page 74) Maroon and White 56 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 COACH HARRY G. TAFT Through Coach Taft’s untiring efforts, Eau Claire High School produced another victorious team. His willingness to co-operate with the team, made each man tight to the limit of his endurance. Varsity Schedule E. C. H. S. here.................... 18 E. C. H. S. here.................... 18 E. C. H. S.................. 11 E. C. H. S...................16 E. C. H. S.................. 3 E. C. M. S..................-10 E. C. H. S................. 1 1 E. C. U. S. here.............27 E. C. H. S. here.............37 E. C H. S...................20 E. C. H. S. here ........... 2 E. C. H. S.................. 18 E. C. H. S. here............ 19 E. C. H. S................... H E. C. H. S...................21 E. C. H. S...................20 E. C. H. S...................33 E. C. H. S.................. Is E. C. II. S. here............ 10 E. C. H. S. here.............23 E. C. II. S. here.............28 E. C. H. S.................. 11 Decatur........................... 15 Alumni........................... 22 Menton I lariK r..................29 St. Joe...........................29 Allegan...........................20 Barotla........................... 4 Stevensville .................... 28 Buchanan ....................... 29 Alumni ...........................20 X i les .......................... 17 Benton Harlnir....................12 Decatur...........................15 Three )aks......................25 Buchanan.......................... 15 Bridgman..........................21 BartKla...........................17 Berrien Springs................... 13 Three )aks......................19 Bridgman..........................24 Stevensville......................14 Bannla............................20 Three )aks......................12 57 Total 484 Total 420 Maroon and White---------------------------------- — Varsity Team HEX the call for Basket Ball was given this year twenty-five men reported with the determination to win a place on the teams. After a few try-outs, the squad was cut to fifteen which remained all through the playing season. ith alxmt three weeks of practice the team l egan to get in shape tor a game, the first lieing with Decatur, Eau Claire winning by three points. The game was close all the way through and the result was doubtful until the whistle blew. Getting such a good start for the season, the team determined to keep the record clean, hut fate cast its lot upon them for the next three games were lost 1 he Alumni first defeated them by a sntal. score of 18 to 22. They then journeyed to Benton Harbor but were defeated by the larger school, the floor handicapping the team. St. Joe was played next and the team lost in the last quarter, however holding the St. Joe cagers to a tie at the end of the third quarter. I he next game took the team to Allegan where thev defeated that strong quintet by the score 34 to 20. ' Baroda also fell victim to the Eau C laire cagers by a score of 32 to 4. But fate again followed the team to Stevensville where they were again defeated. The Eau I laire boys, however, played in hard luck that night. . „ Due to the sickness of diptheria the school was closed for a week and the following Wednesday the team had to play the strong Buchanan quintet. This game was undoubtedly the best game played so far. the score lieing close through the entire game with Eau C laire losing at the last minute. Although outshooting their opponents 1_ baskets to 10. the local quintet lost out on free throws Eau Claire emerged winners in the next four games with the Alumni Xiles Benton Harbor reserves, and Decatur. The Xiles game was won only after a hard liattle. the score lieing tied at the end of the game but the local quintet scored three points to Xiles none, in an over time period and won the game. Three ()aks came next to play E. C. and were winners only by a small margin. J An all county tournament was held at Bridgman the next week in which the team entered. I he tournament was played Saturday and we had two hard games to play that week. Wednesday we went to Buchanan for a return game which was played on the Buchanan floor this time. E. C. went down to defeat 15 to 14 in « five minute over time period. Friday of the same week we went to Bridgman where we battled that team to a 21 to 21 tie. On Saturday Coach Taft drew the teams tor us to play, we drew Baroda and everyone thought this was an easy game lired from the game of the previous night the teams battled furiouslv to win and only a last minute basket gave the game to Eau Claire by a score of 20 to 17. In the atterroon the team had an easier time winning from Berrien Springs bv a score of 33 to 13. That same night we had to play Three Oaks for the champion- ship 1 lard luck cost us the big cup our boys outshooting Three Oaks 7 baskets to 6. but being able to make only one free throw out of nine. The score was 15 to 19 and the championship lost. We won the next three games with Bridgman. Baroda, and Stevensville. r'o t nia'i l ut a £°°d gante but Eau Claire won the exciting game by a score of 24 to 30. Stevensville was beaten by a 23 to 14 score, and Baroda bv a 8 to 20 score. (Continued on page 61) 58 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 LEO KIRK (Capt.) Leo played his last Basket Ball game for Eau Claire High School as captain and guard of this years quintet. He played a steady and consistent game and could always be depended upon to break up the opponents plays. E. C. H. S. will miss him next year. FORREST MERRITT Forrest played his last game for Eau Claire High School.. As guard “ Forry ” proved a tower of strength causing more than one team worries. His ability to make long shots when most needed helped E. C. to victory more than once. i c VERNON DUDLEY Dud ” was sick throughout most of the playing season, this slowing him up a little but in face of all this his determination and ability to play the game made him a valuable man on both offense and defense. E. C. will miss him at forward next vear. 59 Maroon and White— DRENKKN TATMAN “ Pete ” playing his last game for Kail Claire at right forward, was high point getter for this year’s quintet. He showed a wonderful eye for the hoop, and could always he counted on to hold down his side of the court on the defense work. K. C. will miss him next year. HARLAND HOADLEY “Har” played his last game for E. C. Holding down the pivot position he was a wonder, and his ability to make baskets caused more than one team to go defeated. “Har” ended his activities on the court with a fine record and his loss next year will he keenly felt. PAUL BIRKHOLM “Porky” started this year’s Basket Ball season, as sub guard on the varsity team, but his determination to win. and the efficiency with which he held down the guard position soon earned him a place on the varsity. With two more years yet to play. “ Porky ” should end his career in a blaze of glory. K. I , is expecting big things from him next year. 60 E. C H. S. Annual '24 CHARLES BURNS Chuck played as sul forward for the varsity team this year and showed a good eye for the basket. Playing in almost every game, and with one more year vet to play he should end his career with a fine record. E. C. expects great things from him next year. Varsity Team-Continued from Page 58 With the dosing f the Barotla game. Eau Claire saw its varsity team playing its last as High School students. Tatman. Dudley. Hoadley. Kirk, and Merritt have upheld Eau Claire for the last three years in Basket Ball, and have a splendid record for themselves having lost only three games on the home floor in three vears. which is indeed a reord to lie proud of. . Although getting a late start and being handicap] ed by the diphtheria epidemic the team made a tine record winning 12 games, losing 9. and tieing 1. out of a total of 22 games. Eau Claire entered in the tournament at Kalamazoo, again losing to 1 hree Oaks in one of the most exciting games of the tournament.Holding a four point lead and two minutes to play, a little luck on 1 hree ()aks side caused the latter to tie the score and in the overtime jieriod they scored two ]x ints to our one thereby eliminating us from further play. With the basketball season ended we are looking forward to spring athletics especially to baseball in which we hope to produce a championship team. 61 Maroon and White Standing:- M. Staley, Mr. Taft (Coach). C Dillon, B. Richard Seated: A. Laflant, R. Thumm, R. Tidy (Capt.), F. Shell. ('. dosser Reserves Schedule e. c. h. s........................3 E. C. H. S.......................74 E. C. H. S....................... 6 E. C. H. S. here..................21 E. C. H. S. here..................17 E. C. H. S. here..................23 Total 144 Benton Harhor.................. 9 Baroda ..................... 0 Xiles ...........................10 Benton Harbor ................. 4 Three Oaks.......................12 Baroda ..................... 7 Total 42 62 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Record of Basket Ball at E. C. H. S. 1918 K. C. II. S. 19 Sodus Independents ... 15 K. ('. II. S. 11 Benton Harlxir II. S ... 15 I-:, c. ii. s. 28 Benton 1 larl or 11. S ... 26 K. C. II. s. T? Benton 1 larlior 11. S ... 49 E. C. II. S. 40 B. H. Featherweights ? E. C. II. S. 32 Dowagiac All Stars ... 16 I-:, c. ii. s. 24 Saranac Machine Co ... 21 E. C. II. S. 11 Berrien Springs 11. S ... 18 E. C. II. S. 46 Saranac Machine Co ... 9 E. C. H. S. 25 Berrien Springs II. S ... 12 E. C. II. S. 23 Benton Harlxir H. S ... 20 E. C. II. S. 24 St. [oe Lutherans ... 10 E. C. II. S. 29 Benton liarhor Inde| endents . ...24 1919 E. C. H. S. 51 Berrien Springs II. S ...10 E. C. II. S. 14 St. |oe Lutherans ...21 E. C. II. S. Berrien Springs II. S ■ ? E ( . II. S. 18 St. Joe 11. S. .■. ... U E. C. II. S. 21 Buchanan 11. S ... 17 E. C. H. S. 14 Xiles H. S ... 34 E. C. II. S. 31 Benton I larbor 11. S ... 32 E. C. II. S. 9 Xiles H. S ... 19 E. C. II. S. 8 St. Joe H. S ..111 E. C. II. S. ?2 Benton Harl or II. S .. . 33 E. C. II. S. 19 Buchanan II. S ... 23 E C. II. S. 19 Eau Claire lndejiendents ... 13 YPSILAST1A TOURNAMENT E. C. II. S. 38 Wavne .... 14 E. C. H. S. 14 Lawton ...18 1920 E. C. H. S. 14 Eau Claire lndejiendents .... ... 28 E. C H. S. 22 Buchanan II. S .... 16 E. C. H. S. 9 Xiles ... 14 E. C. H. S. 9 St. Joe .. 2 E. C. H. S. 17 Three ()aks .... 17 E. C. II. S. 17 Benton Harlxir ... 25 E. C. II. S. 4 Xiles ... 43 E. C. H. S. 10 Three ()aks 14 E. C. H. S. 10 Benton Harlxir ... 14 E. C. II. S. 18 E C.H. S. 15 • (Continued on page 80) 63 Maroon and White Squire (Coach). 1.. Sova, .- V. Hastings, I.. Kirk, S. Pokorny, C. Sova, K. Iluhlianl, M. AM)� , F McO.ither Girls’ Schedule C. 11. S. here 6 Decatur .... 4 C. H. S 0 Stevensville .... 0 C H. S 4 I )ecatur ... .16 H. S. here 5 Bridgman 11 ( . 11. S. here Stevensville .... 7 ('. 11. S. here 4 St. |oe .... 3 Total 22 Total 52 GIRLS BASKET BALL We have a girls team of basket hall. The l est one in the state; And if ever you would see us play You’d surely think we’re great. ()ur captain is sure hard to l eat. In fact there’s very few. Who can flop 'em in the Iwsket nd l e quick alxnit it too. 64 --------------------E. C. H. S. Annual '24------------------ Her name is Florence McOmber, Hut yet what is a name; To us she's cheery Florence, A forward of great fame. But listen, there’s another Who plays forward on our team. And can she make the baskets? She can't miss 'em so it seems. She is Sylvia Pokorny, A Senior in High this year. Our team will surely miss her. Yes—when Sylvia is far from here. And C. Stands for jumping center That’s where our Edith shines. She throws the hall right down the hall. Far away from any lines. And Theodora our guard as well. We all feel safe and sound. For they never make a basket When Theodora is around. But what would one guard do With two forwards to combat? Here Roma Hubbard stands out great. Don’t worry, she'll tend to that. Then Catherine K., last but not least She is sure to get the ball. First she's here and then she's there The very swiftest of them all. Now I've named all our players And they’re as famous as the C ubs. But what would make our team so good Without our faithful subs. Indeed our ex-guard Clara Sova She is our Balie Ruth And as good a guard as we ever had She's a champ, to tell the truth. But here’s another j erson Now each team does require. A Coach to help and guide us And for this we chose Miss Squire. She taught us to play so well That's how we win the game. nd thanks to those who helped us win, nd accomplished such great fame. M. A. '26 65 Maroon and White Who Is Who and Why? GIRL Most Popular...............Florence McOmlier ... Best Looking...............Fern Merritt .......... Peppiest ..................Florence McOmlier .. Giggliest Giggler..........Katherine Knefelv_____ Perjtetual Talking Machine Mildred McOmlier . . . Teachers Favorite..........Roma Hubbard.......... Jolliest...................Lissabel Holle ........ Wittiest...................Mary Abbs.............. Laziest....................Rowena Lamson ......... Biggest Schemer............Evelyn Wolf........... The Best Pal ..............Hattie Hudson......... Motherly and Fatherly ... Mrs. Gillmore........... Best Athlete...............Sylvia................ Self Conscious.............Lena Peachy ........... Tidiest ...................Viva Shell............. Biggest Egotist............Mary Abbs............. Biggest Flirt..............Florence McOmlier ... Enter Matrimony............Hattie Hudson ......... Lover of Gum ..............Marie Winans .......... Most Persistent............Eva Michael ........... Question Box...............Rowena Lamson ......... Most Mannerly..............Fern Merritt .......... Most Likely to Succeed ... Rose Dunaetz........... Biggest Bluffer ...........Mary Abbs ............. Most Serious...............Alma Tinkham.......... Best Actor and Actress .. Fern Merritt............ Best Student...............Sylvia Pokorny ........ Most Quick Tempered ... Clara Sova ............... Biggest Candy Eater........Lissabel Holle ........ Night Hawks................Natalie Preston ....... BOY . . Felix Kakauski . Russell Thumm Felix Rakauski .. Albert Schram James Enright I iarland Hoaclly . Paul Birkholm .... Joe Mosher ... Louis Coats .. Paul Birkholm . . Vernon Dudley . . . Mr. Gillmore . Vernon Dudley . Warner Krone . .. Russell Tidey Russell Thumm . Keith Hubbard ...... Leo Kirk . Charles Burns . Paul Birkholm . James Enright Vernon Dudley ...... Leo Kirk Keith Freeman . Alvin I.aPlant Forrest Merritt .... Jacob Lutz Drennen Tat man . James Enright Russell Thumm Ladies Home Companion Country Gentleman .... Farmer’s Wife ...... Michigan Farmer........ Delineator ............ American Boy ........... Gentlewoman ............ National Sportsman..... Modern Priscilla ...... Good House Keeper ... Winfield Hastings .... Louis Coats ..... Ruth Clark . Burton Richards ..... Mary Abbs . Vernon Dudley . Roma Hubbard .. Vernon Dudley .. Cleola Benson ..... Lucy Kirk 66 E. C. H. S. Annual '24 Senior Class Will—Continued from Page 33 e will the lead pencil which has been so well worn by llarland in writing notes to Clara, to Hattie Hudson of the Sophomore Class. She may sometimes want to write a nice little letter to Eldon. Sylvia bestows her s] eed and tetn| er in Basket Ball, to Edith Hiler. Fern Merritt Itequeaths her mannerly conduct to Katherine Knefelv. To all future class presidents, llarland bequeaths his ability to convince the teachers that he is the most successful president the school ever produced. “Fete Tatman, l estows his athletic ability upon “Chuck Burns. Cleola Benson leaves her fondness for studying to Marie Sharjte. To our successors we must leave our places in the hearts and thoughts of our teachers. We feel that they will love them, unworthy though they may be. even as they have loved us. They will show them all the same tender kindness and attention that they have bestowed upon us and will have the same interest in their success and the same sorrow in their failure. We ho]� e those who will follow us will appreciate all this as deeply as we have and in all things try to raise our dear old high school in the love and esteem of this community. HetHbiy we appoint the Faculty as executor of this will and stipulate that they shall not he required to furnish bond. In witness whereof, we have signed, sealed and published as our last will and testament this sixteenth day of May. 1924. (Signed) Senior Class- Agricultural Department-Continued from Page 46 Better methods of farming are studied both in technical and practical manner, the technical study being made thru the use of bulletins and reference books, while the practical application comes thru the laboratory work, field trips, and summer project work. Besides the value of the work to the students, the community is benefited, first, thru the better class of farmers which will result, and second, thru direct benefits to the farmers by such assistance as soil testing, seed testing, milk testing, grafting, etc. The value of a course in Agriculture is well recognized as shown by the fact that in this state alone there are nearly thirty schools on the list waiting to be enrolled as Smith-Hughes schools. In conclusion it might l e said that the project work last year has resulted in a gross return to the students of over $1300 which together with the subsidy makes a total of over $2200 return which nearly pays for all ex] enses. Xo other course gives any financial return at all. 67 Maroon and White A Trip to the Moon T WAS late in the fall and the temperature was getting quite low so Esta Knick and Guy Hihhard decided to leave the country. After two days of deep thought they decided to build a glass house on an air- plane. The house was to have many modern improvements. It was to have Delco light and many such things as we have today. The house and airplane were finally finished and after getting a supply of food and fuel they started on their trip to the moon. After traveling one night and one day they ran out of fuel but they landed safely at Aland, Ohio. 1 lere with the aid of three other young nen. Joe Farmer, Charles and Carl Hanna, they succeeded in building a larger airplane and house, and as a reward Joe, Charles, and Carl, were invited to make the trip with them. The three young men accepted the invitation and after they were well supplied with food and fuel they started once more on their trip to the moon. After three days and two nights they arrived at Balloon, which is situated in the clouds. They did no stay here very long for all they saw was balloon shaped houses, barns, people, animals, and such things as that. It also brought back memories of school for most of them had been whipped for playing with balloons during study periods. They left Balloonland and traveled three more days and three more nights and at last arrived at the Moon early Saturday morning. They visited the man in the moon and Hiawathas grandmother of whom you have reach as being thrown up into the moon by her angry husband. They also visited many of the stars they studied about General Science, and made a diagram of the dipper, the milkmaids path, and many other things that can lie seen at night when the star� ; are all out. They were there about three weeks and the food supply was getting low and they were also out of gasoline and oil for the airplane. After a few moments of deep thought they decided that the folks down here on the earth must be having cold weather so Joe found a large pail, and Carl. Guy, Charles, and Esta pumped water and |xiured it on the moon. They were delighted to see that as they poured the water on the moon it formed a large icicle. They kept on pumping water until they were entirely out of food and they decided they would land just as safely if they slid down the icicle as they would if they drop] ed down in the airplane. They took a blanket from the glass house and laid it on the icicle so each would have something to sit on. Joe sat in front then came Charles. Carl. Esta. and last but not least Guy. They were now ready for their tour home. After six hours of windy riding they landed safely in Joe's front yard, and after telling many friends and relatives of their trip to the moon they ate a hearty meal and went to bed for they were very tired and Charles, Carl, Guy. and Esta had to start for home very early next morning. Marie Winans 68 -E. C. H. S. Annual '24 The History of the Junior High X THE year of 1922. twenty, seventh graders entered the Eau Claire High School. Some were very happy, others seemed more troubled in mind, but they all answered the first roll call. During that year three left the ranks hut seventeen can do much when they have the right spirit. We did not have many social activities, spending all our time diligently on our studies. I he year jiassed very quickly and vacation was indeed welcome to us all. Again on the fourth of September 1923 we met but not as Seventh graders. Indeed no. we were very proud to Ik on the next round of the school ladder. The sixth graders of the former year took our places. We showed much enthusiasm by organizing a real class, choosing Mr. Gilmore as our chaj erone. Because t his kind leadership we have never regretted our choice. As president we chose Grace Myers who soon had to leave us. her place lieing filled by I.ouis Weckler. Irene Harrington was chosen vice president, James Enright as secretary, ami e a as treasurer. For our class colors we selected blue and gold, the pansy as our flower and the class motto. “ ork to in. The first party was held at William Hanson's home, everyone having an enjoyable evening. „ „ ... The second party was given in honor of the ‘ I reshies, in the gym. We hope that they enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed the sleigh rule party that they gave us later which could not have lieen better. The Junior High bo vs organized a basket-ball team. I hey were deteated in the first game which was played with the fifth and six grade. In the second game which was played with the same team they were tied, and in the third thev were victorious. Their Coach. Vernon Dudley, certainly proved faithful, and deserved much credit for their splendid teamwork. I he class liought blue and gold emblems in February which liore the letters E. C. 11. S. It is needless to say how proud they were of those well deserved letters. We only hope that we may carry pep and class spirit all through our high school years, not forgetting to lend a helping hand to those who will follow in our steps. . “ So here's to the Junior High. With her loyal members brave. And as the future years roll by, Mav her banners always wave. Au Revoir. Xf.va Preston '28 69 Maroon and White Jokes “Henry and His Mule” One hot summer day while I was taking a walk, I went past Henry Garrison's place. I thought I would stop in and have a talk with him. and as I was walking into his yard I saw him cultivating his father’s popcorn with a great big mule which had ears about three feet long, but from the way he looked he weighed only about two hundred pounds. I went over where Henry was cultivat- ing and there was Henry walking behind that cultivator about two thirds asleep. fter we had been talking quite a while t began getting towards noon and it was r-ery hot. Henry said “do you like this lot weather? I said “yes. Just then he popcorn began to pop and that old nule got frightened and Henry had the lardest time keeping him from running 4way. All you could hear Henry say was ‘take care! Sambo. By this time the ground was just covered with popcorn and t looked just like snow. 1 he o’d mule laid down in this popcorn ‘•id froze to death because he thought it was snow. Henry looked up and saw the mule laying there and said have you got a cramp? But old Sambo kept right on groaning, and all at once he took an awful long breath and was dead. HENRY with a broken heart laid down beside the mule and cried. After a few minutes sadness. Henrv tilled up with ambition, (like he always s)« picked up the old mule and carried him to the house where old Sambo. Henry s best friend, (because he always kept him from working) was buried while Henry was heart broken. This made Henry angry because he was full of ambition that day and here that old mule had to bother him. You see Henry was naturally horn full of ambition, because he showed it while he was in school. Henry got another mule like Sambo and finished the popcorn cultivating that day. Albert Schram Here' Truth Fhree words, that will cheer the saddest day. “ I love you. wrong by heck : Here is a sweeter phrase. Enclosed find check. Your Guess Now He stood in the street at midnight as the autos homeward sped. He was very much struck bv the moon- light But that isn’t why he is dead. Mrs. Taft : “My husband has a heart as big as a house. Mrs. Gilmore: “So has mine, and do you know. I've suspected that some one has been using the spare rooms. Rev. Wolf: “Your sons are really ter- rible Mr. Brule. Don’t you ever inflict corporal punishment on them? Mr. Brule: “No I never hit my bovs except in self dtfen.se. I stood upon a mountain tall I gazed upon the plain I saw a lot of stuff I hat looked like waving grain. I took another look at it And thought it might be grass But goodness: To my horror It was the Freshman Class. Cake Eater Patter Russell Thumnt—“ I got a good notion to marry a nice girl and settle down. Forrest Merritt—“ I got a better notion to marry a rich girl and settle up. “ Haven’t you forgot something asked Mrs. Gilmore of Ruth Clark as Ruth was leaving class. “ More than you ever knew, was Ruth’s curt reply. 70 E. C. H. S. Annual ’24 Jokes Mr. Gilmore “ Razor, what principal is this Miss Clark? ” Ruth “ I don't know I never used one.” Leo--“I always look into the mirror every time I wash my face to see if it is clean, don’t you.” Albert Schram— ‘ Don’t have to. I look at the towel.” Natalie— ' Russell was over last night and he put his arm around me five times.” Viva—” Some arm. I’ll say.” In Physics Class Mr. Gilmore, who had asked Ruth Clark a question and she answered by shaking her bead—“ Miss Clark, I couldn’t hear you.” Ruth Clark—“ I didn’t say anything for you to hear.” Bank cashier talking to Keith Freeman —“ Good morning. Keith what can I do for you? ” Keith—“ Please, sir, I want a check book for a lady that folds in the middle.” M iss Massic—“Why, Paul you’ve spent nearly 15 minutest on that sentence.” Paul—“ That’s nothing a fellow up at Jackson is spending 10 years on one sen- tence.” Mrs. Gilmore in Mod. History—“What was the difficulty of living in Greece at this time ? ” Florence M cOmbcr — “It was too greasy.” The doctor calling on Dud one morning during his illness remarked.—“ You cough more easily this morning.” Dud—“ Yes, well, I ought to. I’ve been practicing all night.” In attempting to get out of the way Miss Massie fell brusing her somewhat. Mr. Kirk—“ 1 see vour friend only had one arm last night.” Lucy—“ Oh, the other was around some- where.” Every inch of the Big Four Depot was occupied by a thousand people. He stood in the street at midnight As the autos homeward sped. He was very much struck by the moon- liRfit, But that isn’t why he is dead. Boy: “I want a five-cent box o’ tacks.” Dealer: “Tacks went up this week, boy.” Bov: “Well, gimme a box from last week.” Keith : “Some people remind me of a bulletin board.” Francis: “Why so?” t Keith: “Because the’re so stuck up. Kau Claire Journal: Collins ice house house was burned to the ground the other night, and although a determined effort was made to save it. there was 70.000 pounds of ice reduced to ashes. Mr. Gilmore in Physic class—“What holds up your car?” Alvin La Plant—“ A highway robber. When you read these lines don t roar And say voti ve heard them jokes before, Please don’t forget the earths not new, And lots of old things come to view. So if there’s no smile on your face Remember we must fill this space. I've studied hard from morn till night, I’ve worked by lamp and candle light. I’ve studied subjects by the score. With books on tables, chairs, and floor; I cracked my head with all this junk And. then. Oh Gee—I got a flunk. A banana peal A little squeal A flash of hose And down she goes. 71 Maroon and White Alumni The first twelfth grade graduating exercises of the Rau Claire High School oc- cured in 1905. Although the High School course first appeared in 18%. Since then Rau Claire has graduated one hundred and twenty-eight pupils. CLASS OF 1897 R. B. JOHNSON CLASS OF 1909- THOS. RRAD Gladys Blackman___ Mrs. Thomas Abbs Hettie Waldo Carrie Weaver..... Mrs. Clyde Burdick Maud Borton .. Mrs. (. R.. Brennerman (Deceased) Dora Bowers CLASS OF 1898 B. J. BENSON Lillian Gray ........ Mrs. Lillian Carton Lora Keiglev......... Mrs. Geo. Downer Mable Preston.......... Mrs. A. P. Dean Verna Evans ........... Mrs. F. H. C lapp Mable Rsalhorst .... Mrs. Hpmer Cooper CLASS OF 1899—B. J. BENSON Viva Stapleton (Deceased) Lora Evans Grace Ely .......... Mrs. Arthur Kent CLASS OF 1900—JOHN REESE Bertha McFallon ---- Mrs. ( has. Wilder C lara Baringer .. Mrs. W. C. Trowbridge Celia Ely ...........Mrs. Lloyd Hunt Winnie C randall.... Mrs. C. McConnel CLASS OF 1905 H. G. H1PP ()ra Rnders Ida Crandall ..... Mrs. Perle McDawell Nellie Hanks...... Mrs. Harry Ferguson (Deceased) CLASS OF 1906—H. G. HIPP Lucian Vandcrhoop Amos Green CLAS OF 1908-THOS. READ Mable Rodell.. Mrs. Frank Vandenburg Rhoda Waldo CLASS OF 1910—J. H. TIBBS Helen Easton (Deceased) Leo Jenkins Millie Whalen CLASS OF 1911—R. L. STARNER Ethel Young..Mrs. Percy Ahrens Souppe Pearl Micheal ----- Mrs. Harold Myrkle Regina Fields (Deaceased) Grace Fisher ........ Mrs. Fred Easton Helen Paul Earl Fisher CLASS OF 1912—E. RUTHERFORD Beluah Whalen .... Mrs. Beluah Lybrook Emma Fran .... Mrs. Victor Ferguson CLASS OF 1913—E. RUTHERFORD Cecil Barlow Rose Hochberger .. M r . Floyd Summer Elizabeth Easton ... Mrs. .Lewis Rodell Jesse Comstock (Deceased) Elsie Kirk ........ Mrs. Sassaman Victor Ferguson C LASS OF 1914 . J. SANDERS Fred Kersterks (Deceased) Grace Rodell .. Mrs. Charles Baughman Edwin Rector Floy Momany ...... Mrs. Edwin Rector Beatrice Ruple --- Mrs. A. P. Shipman E. C. H. S. Annual '24 CLASS OF 1916—W. F. CONKLIN Marie Fran .... Mrs. Marshall Momany Glennis Hippensteel .. Mrs. John Crowell Dulcie Winter ...Mrs. Boyd Hippensteel Ethel Birkholm .. Mrs. Carl Heminway R. D. Yetter Wells Kaiser Kenneth Tatman Kloise Bevans Elmira Hoadlev........ Ruth Merrill Cora Miner Arvon Collins Juanita Goins Lois Clark Ruth l.aPlant CLASS OF 1921 CLASS OF 1918—W. E. CONKLIN Pearl Hoadlev .... Mrs. Kenneth Wilson Verna Andrews ....... Mrs. Chas. Tibbs Mary Skoda ...... Mrs. Forrest Crowell Hazel Merritt ___ Mrs. Chester Wycoff Bernice Merritt .. Mrs. Virgil Tompkins Ruth Young .... Mrs. Kenneth Tatman Gladys Horton......Mrs. Landis Rupley Geraldine Preston .. Mrs. Merritt Pierce Mable Andrews Marion Paul Carl Layman Walter Green James Sides Theresa Johnson Katherine Freitag Genevieve Moore Willis Gale John Birkholm Edna Mitchel ........ Bradford Dibble Elmer Hastings Kenneth Merritt Grant Gale Alex. Gale Earl Tidv Ole Kirk Fred Holle Floyd Layman CLASS OF 1922 CLASS OF 1919—R. A. HICKOK Anna Crandall ....... Mrs. Gail Handy Ardell Hochberger ........ Mrs. A. Zick Kenneth Clawson Lawrence Clark Claude Bishop Paul Franz Max Horton Ivan La Van way Edward Bakeman Eugene Masters Lora Thumm George Birkholm Murl Momany CLASS OF 1920—R. A. HICKOK Lucile Kelse ........... Mrs. G. Butler Lora Kendall Lois Hoadlev Melvin Seel Mary Yetter Harold Gray Lucile Palmer .. Gerald Williams Hazel Burns Ethel Mitchell CLASS OF 1923- Delight Morow Hilda DeWitt Emma Laderdy Gladys Momany Donald Clark Florence Rosenberg Roland Moody Mrs. H. S. Young P. J. DUNN Mrs. Emery Hill P. J. DUNN ____ Mrs. C. Mack P. J. DUNN 73 -----------------------Maroon and White-------------------------------------- School Diary-Continued from Page 55 was a great “ ] «.■]� meeting. The lx ys were on their way to “ Allegan to play. They remained all night. 7. Hurrah! e won! 32 to 19. Who savs our team can't play real Iwisket ball? 9. Grand Kapids Press has printed—■ ' Prof. I aft’s fast basket ball team from Kau Claire gave Allegan a real surprise and defeated them on the Allegan floor.” 10. Semester exams and Farmer’s Extension School. 11. Senior rings have come--see them flash. 14. Did we l eat Baroda. Friday night? Well I guess ves. 15. Just starting the second semester. 16. Everything snowed under this morning. Oh! how it snowed. 17. Sophs beat Freshies. 7-11 18. _We play Stevensville on their own floor tonight. Both boys and girls. 21-25. Enforced vacation on account of diphtheria. 28. School again. Decided absence of teachers, a janitor also called home. 29. Junior-Senior basket ball game. Score: Juniors 10; Seniors 15. 30. Buchanan plays here tonight. 31. They won, but only by two points. FEBRUARY 1. School let out early because of diphtheria. 4. Basketball game with Berrien Springs Friday night was post]x ned. 5. Was it slippery yesterday afternoon? You tell'em. 7. Both cars on the Tunerville were off the track within three miles of eacn other. Consequently, some folks kept late hours. 8. Sophomores were practicing this noon. They seemed to have leased the assembly for the noon hour. 11. Bridgman is to bring two fast teams here to-morrow night. 12. Games with Bridgman cancelled. Lincoln’s birthday. 13. Usual program. No variations. 14. Valentines Day. We played Niles and beat them too. 15. Freshies have the program and we had a valentine box. Benton Harbor returned home vanquished. 19. More germ carriers sent home today. Incidental to a two hours Physics class Helen and Cleola received a shower bath. 22. George Washington’s birthday. Junior High celebrated with program. Another basket ball game cancelled. 25. Porky was late to Zoology and had to get an excuse. 26. Miss Andrews was absent today. “Oliver Twist has arrived. Anvbody seen him? 27. Big basket ball game on with Decatur tonight. 28. Boys won but the girls lost. Junior High beat the fifth and sixth grade tonight. 29. Three Oaks is our opponent tonight. Mr. Wolf gave a talk and lead the singing this afternoon. (Continued on page 78) 74 I I • I I I I I I I I I I I • I I I I I ; EAU CLAIRE GARAGE Lincoln, Ford, Fordson, Cars, Trucks, and T ractors Telephone 32 | I i i j i i i i • i i i i i i I i i • EAU CLAIRE. MICHIGAN The Berrien County Journal A Good Newspaper striving toward betterment; seeking and trying to render a fuller measure of service to its fine family of Journal readers. The Berrien County Journal A Newspaper with only one policy; fair anti square treatment of everybody and every issue. Having no end to attain except to publish a Good Newspaper. L COMMERCIAL PRISTINO Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore were driving along the road, and passed a team of mules. He turning to her said, “ Huh! some of your relation eh? Mrs. Gilmore—“Yes. by marriage.” . •• • • Mrs. Hoadley to Harland.—“Why are you painting the inside of the chicken coop for ? Harland— Why. to keep the chickens from picking the grain out of the wood.” C omplnnenls of Eau Claire Lumber Co. Everything to Eat and Wear at DIAMOND’S for less money Once a Customer always a Customer TWO STORES I Berrien Springs Eau Claire ' Miss Squire—“Who had the writings of Swift. Forrest— That’s the most important part of him.” One day I chanced to pass a beaver damming the river A man who had run out of gas was doing the same to his fliver. ----------------------Maroon and White------------------------------------ School Diary—Continued from Page 74 MARCH 5. Excitement.' Well. I should say so. The l oys go to Buchanan to win in basket hall of course. 6. Talking alxnit good shakers, we have them. Declamatory and Oratorical contest tonight. Buchanan won by one point. 7. I he medals awarded in the Declamatory contest were first. Evangeline Whalen; second Alma Tinkham In the Oratory, Alvin received first honors, and W infield was a close second. Boys left early so as to play Bridgman tonight, and he there for the tournament tomorrow. 10. 1 hree cheers for our team. They got second prize, losing only to Three Oaks. 11. Mr Gallop from the Agricultural Extension Department at Lansing visited the Agriculture classes today. 12. Bridgman is to come here tonight for the return game. We’re out to win. 13. The boys did. too. but the girls had had luck. 14. Victory again, for the l oys, not the girls. The victims? Stevensville. 15. Junior High beat the Benton Harbor Independent team. 32 to 4. 17. St. Patricks day. Hot lunches started today. 18. Play Baroda. 1 lope we beat for its the last game at Eau Claire this season. 19. Our hopes were realized. We won both games. The girls also, won from the St. Joe girls. 21. Coach Taft and his basket hall boys left for Kalamazoo at four o’clock. P. M., so as to lx; there for the tournament for tomorrow. 22. Storming so that many rooters could not go to Kalamazoo to see the boys play Three Oaks. 24. We lost the game with Three Oaks by one point overtime period. Junior Class meeting at one o’clock. APRIL .4 Junior Play, entitled “The Early Bird.” 7. Jnior Play great success. 8. This must go to press so will close after mentioning a few imjjortant dates. MAY 11. Baccalaureate. 13. Junior and Senior Banquet. 14. Class night 15. Commencement. Finis R. C. ’24 | Office - - Phone 6F3 1 If i YOUNG’S J F. A. Bowerman i i GROCERY ; 1 i ! AND ! i i MARKET ! FUNERAL ( 2 i ! DIRECTOR i i 1 1 i I FURNITURE ! The Interurban Stops ' in Front of Our Door | STOVES 3T i ! i i j Phone 60 i j EAU CLAIRE, MICH. 1 EAU CLAIRE. - MICH. I i i -a— J THAT'S ALL A six-year-old girl submitted the follow- ing composition on “People to her teacher: People are composed of girls and boys, also men and women. Boys are no good at all until they grow up and get married. Men who don’t get married are no good either. Boys arc an awful bother. They want everything they see except soap. My tna is a woman, and my pa is a man. A woman is a grown-up girl with children. My pa is such a nice man that I think he must have been a girl when he was a hoy.” “As f was crossing the bridge the other day, said an Irishman, “I met Pat O Brien. O Brien, says I how are you? Pretty well, thank you, Brady,” says he. “Brady, says I, “that’s not my name.” Faith, says he, and mine's not O’- Brien. With that we again looked at each other, an’ sure enough it was nav-thir of us.’ Clcola: What do you say to a tramp in the park?” Ruth: Why. I never speak to one. I Let s have more HEALTH, and less disease by adjusting the cause. J. E. Bacheller, D. C., PH. C. Chiropractor PALMER GRADUATE Commercial Bank Bldg. Phone 157 St. Joseph. Mich. | Comm r Compliments of Esalh orst Funeral Directory 235 High Street - - Telephone 480 F1 Maroon and White Record of Basket Ball at E. C. H. S -Continued from Page 63 1021 E. C. II. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. H. S. E. C. II. S. 46 Decatur........... 26 E. C. Independents 44 Coloma...............................17 15 Xiles..............................31 28 Stevensville......................... 9 28 Benton Harl or .....................21 34 Berrien Springs .....................10 28 Stevensville......................... 9 16 Xiles ...............................30 37 Berrien Springs..................... 9 14 Benton llarlxir ....................23 21 Galien .........................29 1922 E. C. H. S. 18 E. C. H. S. 17 E. C. 11. S. 7 E. C. 11. S. 18 E. C. H. S. 15 E. C. 11. S. 24 E. C. 11. S. 61 E. C. 11. S. 21 E. C. 11. S. 26 E. C. 11. S. 13 E. C. 11. S. 30 E. C. 11. S. 16 St. Joe Lutherans ..............11 Berrien Springs .................. 6 Xiles Second .....................31 Stevensville....................... 9 Xiles Second .....................12 Stevensville....................... 8 Berrien Springs.................. 9 St. Joe Lutherans ................10 Good Samaritans....................25 Baroda.............................25 Baroda ........................... 26 Baroda.............................20 1923 E. C. H. S...........................26 E. C. H. S...........................39 E. C. H. S...........................47 E. C. H. S...........................40 E. C. H. S...........................13 E. C. H. S...........................29 E. C. H. S.......................... 19 E. C. H. S...........................25 E. C. H. S........................22 Alumni............................14 3 Oaks Scouts ....................12 Galien ...........................12 Berrien Springs................... 9 Xiles.............................16 Decatur...........................18 3 Oaks Ind...................... 11 Baroda............................20 Cassopolis........................12 80 Compliments of DONALD C. PRESTON AGENT FOR Standard Oil Co. EAU CLAIRE. MICH. Mr. Gilmore— Give an example of a couple.” Winfield—“Two married people.” ( Wall ace Brothers i ) I I The cheope t place in the j I countrij to buij lish tackle and { j sporting goods. ! I I I Benton Harbor, Michigan | i i j RAPP PRIDE A UX Dnj Goods I Wlr REMEMBER Chicken Dinner at Mrs. Dean’s Come—bring your friends 50c per plate URBER FURNITURE CO. 178 l irESIONE. ST I j BENTON HARBOR. Midi. I 1_____________________________________j (Mr. Gilmore to Dud in Physic class) Name three articles that contain -tarch.” Dud— Two ruffs and a collar. • i i • l i i i • • « i S j t ! i ! i i I i ! i i ! i i I ( FARMER’ Co-operative Association Of Eau Claire i ncr rporated A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Let us know xour wants in Farm Supplies SO DUS FRUIT EXCHANGE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Open Harly Open Late FOR Feeds Fertilizer Seeds Spray Materials Goal Package Posts Odell Cords I •=:• j I ON STUNK ROAD AT SOIM S — PIIONP 702UK2 I � • Old Gentleman: “And what are you going to do when you grow up big like your mother. Honest Little Girl: Diet. Now I lay me down to rest Before I take that awful test If I should die before I wake Oh joy. I'll have no tests to take. r Compliments of Roscoe Tailor I ) I Benton Transit Co. 1 j Local and long distance haullug j j ! ! i Telephone Eau Claire 52 ! i __________i i You Can Always Do Better At j Frick s Shoe Store i ! i I ( I I ! ! L Benton Harbor, Mich. Tka Bouton Harbor-St. Jo� and Chicago Rout� Across Lak� Michigan H. A. FOELIZER. r.ud.nt FRED A. HOBBS. S� Ci|.. and Treat DOCKS BENTON HARBOR loot of T� ntk St. ST. JOS! PH foot of Wat� r St CHICAGO •ast and of Austin A vs. General Office 229 W Main St. Beil on Harbor Berrien County Milk Produders Association association of milk producers selling direct to consumers in the Twin Cities, one of the best equipped and most san- itary creameries in Michigan. IVe arc the Market for ( ' rata Products Milk - Cream - Fruit Belt Butter - Cottage Cheese - 400 I It would help the tired old world, like- wise the human race. If we'd slap our brothers on the back instead of in the face. Dud: Don’t your wife ever miss you?” Mr. Gilmore: Why yes. once in a long while, but I'll have you know that bird is a pretty good shot.” Grand Crossing Coal Co. OUR AIM To sell goods that wont come back, TO Customers that will I I A Good Place to Buy Your j GENERAL I MERCHANDISE i i i i i i i ! and GROCERIES Joseph Burns EAU CLAIRE, MICH. ! i i i I 1 C. E. AVERY j j { First Class Barber Work j Benton Harbor, Mich. ! ! i ! i EAU CLAIRE. MICH. Maroon and White v4 Appropriate Printing The school annual is probably the acme of all school papers. In it the activities of the school life are portrayed ami sent to your friends. How essential then, that the printers of your annual be specialists in this line of work. We make a specialty of printing annuals, and our workers, are men directly' con- nected with school work. Yes, we do job work oi all kinds also. Let us help you plan your Annual for next vear Clara Sova Talking to a group of girls in the study hall, I admit that my sweetie's overcoat is a bit too loud but he always wears a muffler with it. Tlie College Press 1 ' Thoughtful Printing'' Berrien Springs, Michigan { Customer: It's tough to pay fifty cents a pound for meat.” Butcher: “Yes, but it's tougher when you pay twenty-five.” i I j CUTLER DOWNING CO. j | i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i i I i i ! I Dealing in HARDWARE Electric Washers Sporting Goods Kitchen Ware Toijs Paints NURSERY STOCK Insecticides Fanners Supplies Fertilizer Shrubbery Seeds THE STONE STORE H. E. WHALEN Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes « j i ! EAU CLAIRE. MICH. i j A Well Established Firm j j ! f j 75-79 Elm St., Benton Harbor, Mich. I | _________________________________ j L_____________________________ Eau Claire State Bank EAU CLAIRE, MICH. $ $ per cent PAID ON TIME DEPOSITS At a lecture, the speaker orated fer- vently.“He drove straight to his goal. He looked neither to the right nor to the left but pressed forward, moved by a definite purpose. Neither friend or foe could delay him, nor turn him from his course all who crossed his path did so H their own risk.’ “What would you call such a man?” “A lucky driver,” shouted out a voice from the audience. “Father!” exclaimed the boy suddenly. The parent held up his finger as a warn- ing. “Think again before you speak and I then will answer you.” They boy pondered for a minute or two and then said, “Father I have thought twice and now I am convinced that your coat-tail is on fire.” . •� w —Mr J HIGGS i The Battery Man Our Batteries make good or WE WILL BENTON HARBOR 1 PHONE 728J RES. 802J NO USE FOR IT Pat walked into the postoffice. After getting into the telephone box he called a wrong number, the switch-attendant did not answer him. Pat shouted again, but received no answer. The lady of the postoffice opened the door and told him to shout a little louder, which he did. but still no answer. Again she said he would have to speak louder. Pat got angry at this and. turning to the lady, said: Begorra, if I could shout any louder I wouldn't use your bloomin’ old telephone at all!” Mr. Gilmore in Physics class: “You place a stick a water in a pan of water etc. Wonder where we can buy a stick of water. 1 _ Compliments of Dr. L. A. Winters I i 1 I Veternary Surgeon i i Outfitters Jor Dad-and-I.ad j THE HUB ' Will. Britton 1 Value I (he akeleton kc� vj tliat o)� ni all doors Dowa lac, Mlcklgai Kriziza 5 Birk Jewelry and Optical Skop Where Poor Eijes and Good Glasses Meet Dowa lac - Mick. R. B. COLLIS SPRAYER CO. ”11 costs less to have the best” Columbia Sprayers Cushman Engines Hardie Pumps Everything Needed For Spraying Phone 650 190 Territorial Road BENTON HARBOR, MICH, , • m Mr. Taft—“When a cow loses her cud, what do you do. Eugene—“ Give her a dish rag.” 1 see by the Eau Claire Journal where a famous beauty disappeared. Perhaps she just worked it off. Pipestone Jersey Creamery GEO. T. YETTER, Prop. MBBOiBMA Manufacturer of Prize Winning Creamerij Butter “The Butter That Makes Bread Better’ JL Maroon and White 88 THE CLUB C. S. O ercash, P� op. Where good lunches are served T' lopliono 329 117 N. Socoml St. NILES. MICH. i i i i i i i i i i i i j Pipestone St. Office. Phone 121 Dr. L. M. Globensky and Dr. H. W. Fowler DENTISTS Open Evening� by Appointment Opp. Sheffield Drug Store C. R. SPARKS CO. Phone 23 | j Everything to Build With Ask lor an Estimate D.rrl it Spring., At any rate, Harland. no one can say I’m two-faced. Faith no. Mrs. Gilmore, for if you were, vou'd leave that one at home. Krueger Pharmacy “Drugs with a Reputation” Telephone 6 Berrien Springs, Mich. Everything In Leather R. J. BAUSHKE Trunks, Bags, and Suitcases Ladies’ Purses 173 Plpostono St. Ronton Harbor COMPLIMENTS OF | Thayer’s Jewelry Sboppe I NILES. MICH. The old grey mare had her faults. But you didn't have to jack up her hind foot and twist it around 17 times before she would start. 1 I i i i I ! i i I , IRVING COLLINS ! i PHONES ! Residence 8 Store 76- FI 5 Gasoline, Oils, Tubes and Accessories. Firestone. Oldlield and U. S. Tires. i i j j Eau Claire, J 1________________ Michigan j i au (Claire's Nrut Jlnbltr §rbnnl ! I j The building is equipped to take care of the pre- | sent day needs of the child—physical, mental, 1 and moral. It contains an excellent gymna- , sium, and up-to-date laboratories. I Four acres of ground provide playgrounds, 1 agricultural plot, and botanical specimens for , study by classes needing them. j Three courses of study are offered, all meeting 1 the requirements of the University of Michigan: , j University and College Entrance Course I Commercial Course | Smith-Hughes Agricultural Course i (Receives both Federal end State Aid) I I i The aim’is to get the best teachers available in | the school profession. Each department is head- 1 ed by an expert in that line. , For further information get in touch with the j Superintendent or Secretary of the Board. | 1 HARRY H. HOUGE, President Board of Education ( Goodman Goldbaum f i Florsheim Shoes { Two Pants Suits i That Extra Pair Will double the 1 WEAR { Benton Haibor. Mich. | i i i j i i i i Telephone - Harbor 1778 Combes Electric Co. Our Service Saves 211 Pipestone St. Benton Harbor I I I ! I ) Benton Harbor STATE BANK j i I i i A Good Bank J in j A Good Town j [ i i l A Reputat on for Accommodation j __________________________ Mrs. Gilmore in Mod. History class— Where did they fight?” Chas. Dillon—” They fought in Greece.” Miss Squire: “When did Caesar de- feat the greatest number?” Alvin: I think on examination day.” Woodruff Bros. Vesta Battery Service « I i i i i i I i i i i | Sixt v • Phone Harbor 555 Sixth and Water St� ., Benton Harbor | a if nnr---------- Blackmond s Hallmark Gift and Art Shop will surprise ijou with Us large stock of Gradu- ation Gifts. Watches - Pearls Sweetheart Mesh Bags, Pens and Pencils, Gold Knives and Combs and Perfumes, Silver and Gold useful Novelties Potterq, Glassware 8 different patterns in Silverware for her Hope Chest j BLACKMOND’S HALLMARK j Gift and Art Shop j Dowagiac, Michigan j m r J. M. Benson Geo. E. Schairer j I Benton Harbor Nursenj Co. High Grodt Fruit Tre Bern) Plants Ornamental Shrubs Saniclde Brand Lime Sulphcr Arsenate of Lead Blue Vitriol Black Leal 40 Office and Yards Cor. 8th and Elm Streets Phone 1139 Benton Harbor, Michigan 1 r 1 i ( i ! i 1 i 1 i 1 i ) i ! i 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 i 1 ! 1 1 1 • 1 1 !. L Complete line of RADIO Supplies Twin Citij Electric Co. I Contracting and Repairing 423 State St Phone St Joe 481 Benton Harbor Stratford Collegian Clothes Stetson Hats, Arrow Shirts Phoenix Hosiery J I I i i Would you mind letting nte off fifteen minutes early after this, sir?” asked the bookkeeper. You see. I've moved into the suburbs and 1 can't catch my train unless 1 leave at a quarter before five o’clock. “I suppose I'll have to,” grumbled the boss, but you should have thought of that before you moved. “I did. confided the bookkeeper to the stenographer a little later, and that's the reason I moved. Ivan was making his first call on Fern Merritt, and made the remark that she had such beautiful arms, to which her mother said. That is because she does so much sweeping. Ivan—“ A-er-um does she do much walking.” She was a widow who was trying to get in touch with her deceased husband. The medium, after a good deal of futile work, said to her: The conditions this evening seem un- tavorahle. I can't seem to establish com- munications with Mr. Smith. Ma'am. “Well. I'm not surprised. said the widow with a glance at the clock. “Its only half past eight now, and John never did show up till about three A. M. A New Comer to Fan Claire: “Youhave only two or three buildings in the whole town. Old Settler: “Yes but just look at the parking space. Mrs. Gilmore: “My husband declares that he married for beauty and brains.” Miss Massie: Oh! then vou are not his first wife. r 176 Mich. St. Benton Harbor L EASTON’S MARINELLO SHOP All Kinds of Beautj) Work PHONE 268 244 Stale St. St. Joseph r F. E. HUBBARD, M. D. Optician All Work Guaranteed Satisfactory i W. S. HALLMAN CO. Largest Growers of Grape Plants Growers am] Dealers in all kinds ol NURSERY STOCK COLOMA and EAU CLAIRE TRAGEDY IN A NUT SHELL Lion and two lion hunters; lion and one lion hunter; lion. Harland: “What makes you think they're engaged?” Leo: She has a ring and he is broke.” CLASS of ’24 We extend the heartiest congratulations and best wishes. May the days spent in this school be a memory and your Ambitions and Anticipations come true. THE IHRIE STUDIO BUCHANAN. j iJUL MICHIGAN Maroon and White List of Advertisers C. E. Avery. Farmers’ Co-operative Ass. AIl ert s Clothes Shop. Puriter Furniture Co. Berrien County Milk Producers Ass. Goodman Goldliaum. Benton Harltor Xursey Co. Blackmond's Art Gift Shop. Benton Harbor State Bank. J. Bums. Benton Transit Co. R. J. Baushke. F. A. Bowerman. J. E. Bachelier I). C. Berrien County Journal. Combes Electric Co. Irving Collins. The Club Cigar Store. R. B. Collis. The College Press. Cutler Downing Co. Mrs. Dean. Diamond’s Stores. Easton’s Marinello Shop. Eau Claire State Bank. Eau Claire Luml er Co. Eau Claire Garage. Harry Esalhorst. Frick’s Shoe Store. Dr. 1.. M. Globnskev. Grand Crossing Coal Co. Dr. llubliard. The Hub. Higgs The Battery Man. V. S. Hallman it Co. Indiana Engraving Co. lhrie Studio. Krueger Pharmacy.. Kri .iza Biek. . Pipestone Jersey Creamery. Donald C. Preston. Rapp Prideaux. Spark’s Lumlier Co. Sodus Fruit Exchange. Twin City Electric Co. Thayer’s Jewelry Shoppe. Roscoe Taylor. W allace Bros. H. E. W halen. Dr. L. A. Winters. Woodruff Bros. Young’s Grocery Market. 94 How They Sign Their Cheques How They Sign Their Cheques 96