English High School - Brown Owl Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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mates. So I settle down comfortably in my seat, and give myself over to pleasing reflections. Immediately, there comes to my mind the thought,that instead of coming by train, I might have telephoned for one of Cyril Broadhead's aeroplanes. That gentleman has piled up quite a fortune for himself by his invention of the only perfectly safe and reliable aeroplane in the world, Though his fame is world- wide, and in spite of the fact that he has greatly facilitated the problem of easy transportation, he is the same quiet fellow that he was in the days of English. But I do not care for flying, and traveling by the electric train, with its improvements as made by Newton Shawcross, is much more to my taste. A short time ago I received a letter from my friend, Emelia Hempel, telling me of her recent marriage to a professor in Brown University. I thought how well she was fitted for that position, as the wife of a learned man, because of her vast amount of knowledge, which she first began to acquire during her four years' stay at English, Besides this surprising bit of news, she also informed me that Inez jordan had created a decided sensation among jewelers of Provi- diencje by her excellent book, entitled, 'VVatches: H-ow They Should be Cared Por. My thoughts are rudely interrupted by a strangely familiar voice behind me, saying, ':Well, this is luck! IrVhere'd you come from? There stands a very dignined young lady who seems to be well acquainted with me, but I do not recognize her until she speaks of the English High School. Then it comes to me like a flash that she is Miss E. Louise Brotherton, the society belle of Providence. I at once seizetupon this opportunity to learn about the rest of my classmates, and questions fly between us thick and fast. After exchanging confidences concerning our own positions in life, we discuss those of the friends whom we knew so well, long ago. Since I have not been in Providence for some time, I have much news to hear. However, I am not wholly ignorant of Providence people, for the whole world is talking of the famous American singer, Mademoiselle Padowske, known to intimate friends as Gladys Alden. She has astonished the musical world by her exquisite ren- dering of Marie Leach's latest musical composition. Louise and I discuss that topic fully, and are proud to think that these illustrious personages were our classmates. Louise inquires if I have seen the latest copy of Arnot Hirst's magazine, entitled, On American Stages. I reply in the negative, and having a copy with her she shows me an interesting sketch of the work of Gladys Diefendorf, one of the most famous of Ameri- can actresses. She tells me also that Millicent Reed has written a charming book of poetry for children, which has just been printed by the Girouard Pub- lishing Company. I learn that Wfilfredis company makes a specialty of print- ing the Brown Owl every six months for the English I'Iigh,School, and that each time he gives a full page advertisement, for he knows from experience how much that helps the financial part of the book. I certainly wish him and his company long life and prosperity, for such generosity should surely be re- warded. late hear two business men near us, discussing at some length the merits of S7

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X A few days ago, I received an important notice as follows 1-- W'ashington, D. C., May 15, 1925. DEAR MADAME: At a regular meeting of the Madreporarian Club, Wfashington branch, you were elected delegate to the animal convention, to be held in the concert hall of Burke's Conservatory of Music, Ichawaynochaway Street, Greater Providence, on the 29, 30, 31 instants. Sessions will be held daily at 10.30 A. M. The open- ing address of the convention will be delivered by Professor Milton Price, l,.L.B., B. Sc., D.L.O., F.R.S.M., H.C.L., C.O.D., F.O.B., M.I.C,E. By order and in behalf of the Society. Signed by the-Secretary. The Madreporarian Club is composed of the graduates of the Providence English High School and is divided into branches according to the cities in which the members are scattered. Every year, the branches appoint three dele- gates to attend the convention held in Providence. Such an announcement then must not be overlooked, so I am now hastening by train as fast as possible to that dear old city where my school days were spent. It seems as if I should never get a glimpse of the familiar places for to my eager spirits the train seems fairly to creep along. Still I will try to content myself for a While with thinking over the virtues of my illustrious class and the fortunes of my class- 56 XX I i il!! X I! 6450. I lk ' ' 27 l' ll l ks!!

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the Cox typewriter. Seeing my interest in the conversation, Louise says, Oh, yes, I forgot about Mabel. Of course you remember how she enjoyed type- writing at English. lfVell, she has invented the most perfect typewriter ever seen, and it has been eagerly welcomed by all business houses in America. So Mabel has made a name for herself along with the rest, and I am be- ginning to expect still greater things of my class when Louise says, f'Have you heard the latest news about Sammy Burke P I reply that I have not, and wait almost breathlessly for her to continue, for I feel that something big is coming. XVell, she says, 'idon't faint, though I know youill be greatly surprised. IrIe's a billionaire!! I-Iow he did it, I don't know, but I think he began to develop great business ability when he was business manager of our wonderful Brown CWI. I-Ie's been piling up money at a great rate, and is now a very influential personage in the business and financial world. I havent anything to say: I'm speechless with amazement. ' l Oh yes, s-he continues, all our boys have done great things. There's Robert Sweet noted far and wide as a great lawyer. It is even rumored that he will be chosen as a representative to Congress in the near future. Marco Montagano is just now searching for the south pole, and Achille Mangiante has written many books, both English and Italian. I-Ierbert Lord is president of a western university with I-Ielen I-Iutoheon as one of his professors. Milton Price is a very learned man, and has the honor of seeing a good many letters after his name as a symbol of his intellectual powers. I ask Louise if she heard anything from Gertrude Richards during these last few years. She tells me that not one of the class whom she has seen lately, could give her the least information concerning Gertrude's welfare. She won't be able to attend this convention, I remark, and, in answer to Louise's look of surprise, continue, No, it would be entirely useless to send word to her of this great event, for she is spending her days as a missionary in the wilds of Africa. She went there only a few years ago, and I have heard from her twice since she left this country. From her last letter I learned that she is liked by the natives of the little village where she is laboring, and s-he has won the majority of its populati-on to her cause. I certainly wish her unbounded success. . Then, says Louise, that explains why not one of the class in Providence know anything about her. I am very glad for the information which clears that mystery. By the way, about Annie Marshall, you know what lovely cake she used to make when we were at,'English.' Her cooking improved until it was the great envy of all her friends. Finally, to end their pleadings for help in the pastry line, she set up a small cooking establishment, selling cake to her friends at fancy prices. She simply did it to keep busy, but when she married a little while ago, her friends greatly bemoaned the fact that she shut up her 'cake factoryf and we certainly miss that cake. U But look at that, will you F Louise exclaims, pointing to the newspaper of the men in front of us. - Behold! I see before me the names and photographs of Representative Hazel Alfred and Senator Jennie Goldberg, who have stirred the women of Providence by their eloquent speeches. They are strong advocates of a law 58