Ennis High School - Cicerone Yearbook (Ennis, TX)

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All my life I have wanted to travel, so you can imagine how surprised I was when I received the following telegram: “Dear Niece: We leave at once for Altorf, Germany, and you are included in our party. Everything is ready to start Tuesday at 10 a. m. AUNTIE.” What would I do? Only four days were left before we sailed, with clothes to buy, trunks to pack, regrets to send and calls to make. I could not let those worry me since I had my long desired wish. Tuesday came, and a pleasant voyage, new acquaintances, and good times marked my journey. Perhaps you have never heard of Altorf, but it is perfectly beautiful, so quaint, so picturesque with its forest and mountains. After I had become accustomed to my new surroundings. I slipped away from the party and slowly picked my way over the high rocks to the other side of the mountain. The air was bracing and a shady spot directly in my path prompted me to sit down and eat the lunch that I had brought. Presently I was startled by a strange noise, and turning I beheld the queerest little woman, this tiny creature with silver locks, ragged red dress and a short pipe between her thin lips, hobbled toward me. “Ah! you think you can intrude on poor folks and use their grounds, do you? Little Gall, you don’t know me.” A little amazed, I replied- “Really now, I didn’t intend to trespass, and I shall leave at once if you will only tell me who you are.” “I am Mizzah, the mind reader, aid interpreter of future,” she replied, “and come with me and I will show you what is in store for your E. H. S. classmates. as that seems to interest you mod.” I slowly followed the ancient one down the path until we reached a small entrance to a cave. At first I hesitated, but I finally followed my companion through the door. The interior was vastly different from the outside. The first place she took me was to the National Senate Hall. Could 1 believe my eyes? There stood Everett delivering an addr ss to the seventy-second Congress. Every one was held spellbound. “My!” I sighed, “but hasn’t Alma turned out a marvelous man from her vicinity?” A beautiful conservatory was next in line. There sat Grace Lampkin bending over a young lady slowly drumming into her the art of vocal music, while in another corner stood Bernadine, with head a-tilt instructing a child in the mysteries of the piano. 1 was not allowed to linger long. Down the way, I heard a little bell ring and Fannie Mae and Melba appeared at the door. We followed the pupils as they march in so orderly. The former instantly assumed control of the house while the latter lectured on the “Needs of a Watchful Waiting.” On a platform in an adjoining room. Joe stood with a civics in one hand and a history in the other reciting them backwards for the benefit of the pupils. On we traveled until we reached a K. C. hall where, on the slick and glazed floor- Lefty gave exhibitions of the beautiful rythmic seventeeth century dances. VOLUME ONE PAGE TWENTY-NINE

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To insure the safety of our principal, we have employed carpenters to make all doors higher and to stretch wire on the race track to stop him when running backwards. Lastly. To the Juniors we will our greatest possession, seniority over all school children of Ennis. With this we bequeath the right of access to the library and outside doors during study pi riods. We also donate pillows and chairs to the library, powder rags and mirrors to each girl, the corner seats to the lucky boys. To the 1016 Seniors, we gladly surrender last of all the most unwelcome gifts ,themes, tests and examinations. The foregoing instrument, wholly written by ourselves, we make public as our last will, herewith subscribing our names this the first day of June A. 1). 1015. (Signed) SENIORS—HERN A DINE BURKHEAD. PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT VOLUME ONE 52S2S3S8S3S252SS5SSeS2S2S2S25i SeKiiS2S2S2S2S2S2S252S2S2S2S2Sab'iiSi5i £5?S2S2S2S2SS5aE SS2S2Si52 2S2S?S

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I was entranced, but I was lightly tapped on the shoulder and beckoned on. Next we came to a laboratory where I saw Fred Crumley working faithfully over an experiment. My companion told me that he was the greatest scientist of the day. Near by Morris gave valuable (?) suggestions. I felt sure Fred could not get along without him. As we came out, a beautiful building appeared which seemed to be the offices of many intellectual people. The signs read thusly: “Dr. Moore, Eyes, Teeth, nose and ear specialist. Ladies preferred. Dogs not allowed.” “Butler and Blassingame, Lawyers at large. Fair or Foul means, we win.” “Misses Lauderdale, Creech and Crowder, Expert Dressmakers. No lace, no frills, merely calico.” Peeping in a nearby window I saw Willie behind a camera trying to draw the attention of a freckled faced boy while he talked incessantly: “Right this way now; be still; Oh, look what a cute little monkey I have; now, you have a wonderful child, madam; you can get the proofs tomorrow; next.” Such patience is for none but Bill. As we passed out of this building, I heard a newsboy crying: “Get the extra about Arnold Kucera. first poet laureate of U. S.” Surely his E. II. S. training helped him gain this honor. Around the corner rolled a car and its occupants were Raymond and several beautiful young ladies. My guide told me that he was considered a “good catch,” and was sought by many match making mothers. Following this immense car came a jitney and I recognized at its wheel Emma Kate. Oh. independent woman, what will you do next? Gee, what a wonderful city this had turned out to be. On one corner stood Ruth May giving a lecture on “Votes for women.” I recalled what a successful debater she had been in E. II. S. and felt sure she would win. Before us hung a signboard bearing this inscription: “This building will be completed January 1.—Harper and Walker, Architects. Back of this ground stood a great building surrounded by large trees. I saw a tiny figure sitting dolefully under one of the oaks holding a trigonometry in her hand. My conductor told me that it was Gertrude Howard; and that her fate was a sad one, sad because she had completely lost her mind over her best liked subject. She told me, however, that there was a young specialist, named McCullough, who was treating her and had hopes of her regaining her lost mind in a few more weeks. As 1 passed this building another loomed up, magnificence could not describe it. Down the wide marble steps walked Jimmie and Kathryn arrayed in all the finery of the rich. Mizzah told me that they had been married only a short while and belonged to the leading society circles of the city. Soon we entered a coliseum where a concert was being given. At the piano sat Leslene making sublime music. Applause greeted her from all sides, Mizzah predicted for her fame that would rival Paderewski. Down the aisle came Sffi2SZ5Z5ZS25Hb dSeSSSS5c£5ZS2j S75SS2S25Z5 sasBsasPsasiSisasasi PAGE THIRTY VOLUME ONE i 5eS2SZSZSZSB5ZS252S2S252S2SZS?-525 2S2S25?5aSZS2S2S2S2SeS?S£52SSSS2525Z5ZS