Frankfort High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Frankfort, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1912 volume:

FRANKFORT HIGH SCHOOL Volume One. Nineteen Hundred Twelve. Z b c C a u I r o n S i x C b e a u I h r o n 0. M. PITTENGER, Superintendent of Schools. C. L. ST I’BBS, Principal i W. A. TIPPTE, Chemistry and Physics. BERTIIA NEWTON, German. KATHERINE HOWARD, English. Seven Z b c C a u I r o n OMKR B. FARR. History. MABEL A. ROTH ROCK, Latin and Mathematics. ANNA M. CLAYBAl'GH, Latin. LEE W HARRINGTON, Mathematics. FRED MABREY, Mathematics and History. Eight Z b e C a u I D r o n ELMER M. DEEM, Botany. LAURA WALKER, English. LULL BOYD, Supervisor of Art. LEXORE BUCHANAN, Supervisor of Music. Nine C b c Cauldron STAFF K 1)1 TOR-IN CH1KF. Georgie Moore. LITERARY. ALUMNI. Hepsa Booher. Ilazel Alexander. --------------------- Hattie Campbell. ORATORY AND DERATE. Orpha Holmes. Lawrence Holmes. Paul Meifeld. ORGANIZATIONS. Rutli Hendricks. Helen Guenther. SOCIETY. Huth Morrison. ATHLETICS. Paul McM asters. DRAMA. Milo Curts. Doris Hoke. EXCHANGE. John McClamroch. Karahelle Harmon. Pauli Gossett. B O A R D President - - -Page Conley Business Manager - - Prank Keene Secretary - Herman Kothenberger Treasurer - - Claude Dudley Ten “It is at the places along the stream where the little flames of love and friendship have been kindled in bye-gone days, that the past returns most vividly. These are the altars of remembrance.”—Henry Van Dyke. Within a few days, we. the (’lass of 1912, shall have completed our four years’ course in the Frankfort High School. We shall leave the school and its associations with a mingled feeling of joy and regret; regret, that our school days are ended, that so many pleasant ties must now be severed, and that our places here will soon lx filled by others; joy, that the broader life, which we have so eagerly awaited, seems new within our grasp, and that we shall now enter “the broad field of battle.” Tn our first days of unbounded freedom, we may regard the time sj ent in high school as so many years of exacting and unrequited labor. But as time clears our vision, we shall sec that the years spent here have yielded rich E l G b c C a u I D r o n returns. Here we have laid the foundation upon which we shall build our lives. Here we have lined memory's wall with many Ix autiful pictures, which, as the years go by. will become a source of never ending joy. The indomitable courage of youth, the exuberant spirits of health, the eager desire to meet and know the world, must gradually l eoome a part of the irrevocable past. Then, little by little, when life seems to have lost a bit of its charm, when the sunset has lost a pail of its gold, and the song of the bird something of its melody, the advantages and pleasures of high school will constitute a huge mass in the “treasure house of memory.” We. the editors of this, our first Annual, have endeavored to put into the “Cauldron” only those ingredients which, when boiled over, will send up a vapor of pleasant remembrances of the year 1912. “And now about the cauldron sing, Like elves and fairies in a ring.” e n C b c d a u I h r o n S ENIORS Twelve C b c C a u I h r o n Hazel Alexander. Gontle, mild, and learned, she, Above whose Latin wo all know No one eould ever Iio|h� to go. Lillian Marie If err; man. Lillian wears “a smile that won’t come off.” If she weren’t so indolent, she could translate one-hundred lines of Virgil daily; as it is, she does only seventy-five. Hepsa Highland Boohcr—“Mrs. Beverly Stuart-Dodge.” They say that Hepsa received her dramatic inspiration from Margaret! Anglin, who played this winter in ‘‘Green Stockings.” The dignity she played in the role of Mrs. Stuart- Dodge was not assumed, hut is really one of Hepsa s greatest charms Hattie Maryaretta Campbell— S rs. Ossian.” The girl with the gift of gab, a fondness for tile niekle “movements,” and an incredible appetite for ehooolaie-iee-cream-sodas. Hattie is going to Karlham. where she can talk a lot while the (Junkers are waiting for the Spirit to move them. Walter Taylor Cohce. Angelic behavior and immaculate api earance made “Bill Cohee” a conspicuous figure at the “temple of knowledge.” At the wheel “Bill” was a veritable Barney Oldfield. Thirteen . . Page Conley “Andrew Strong Truly a doctor “J. Page” will lx , And ns a doctor, we can see Him blowing smoke rings, which without question, Will cure his patients of indigestion. But his “Bicycle Waltz,” without a doubt, Will make them all feel “down and out.” Florence Pearl Cornthiraitc. “Her hair was no more sunny than her heart.” Being famed for her literary ability, she writes very clever verses. She is not idealistic, hut basely practical, however, for she is attending business college. e o u M ilo L. Curts. A second James Lane Allen, Milo is especially noted for his close acquaintance with nature and for his wondertul lowers of description. As an orator, also, he is very proficient. Blanche B. Depot . “Speech is great Imt silence is greater.” Blanche has a deep sonorous voice, whose thundering tones have made the English room echo and re-echo—on rare occasions. Claude IT. Dudley- “Nathaniel Bilser.” “The little giant” whose intellect multiplies his stature. V� ss Clayhaugh calls “Dud” her “fidus Achates.” We cannot find out what Miss Newton calls him | erhaps he “comes without calling.” r t c c n C b c C a u 1 b r o n Morris A'. Derrick—“Frederick Ossian.” The swain with the expressive eyes, football shoulders, and the famous stage laugh, “Cy” has gained fame in football and on the stage, learned to be a spendthrift, “night-owl ’ and “lady-fusser” all in one short year. Julia Paris Dillcn. “Love” is an artist of no mean ability, yet she can not afford to devote much of her time to anything so frivolous, for she is always occupied in breaking hearts and hanging them on her “hoodoo string. Eunice Erdel. Eunice is a quiet industrious girl who lias made many friends since she joined the class last fall. “Louder, Eunice, the class cannot hear you ’ is an expression frepuently heard in Eunice s English class, for Eunice is timid and modest even in her sjieech. Mussel G. Fortune. There seems to In a mistaken idea afloat that “Rusty is lazy. Not so—he dropped out of the Physics class because he didn’t believe in the existence of matter, rather than because of any “inveterate propensity” to l� e unoccupied. Veda 0. Good. “The original First Ward shark” who delights in devouring school lKM ks. Veda may Ik found at the Blinn at any high-class production, occuping a seat in the critics’ row in the balcony. Fifteen She Cauldron Pauli Leland Gossett •‘noddle.” Tool, calm, and collected — “Gossie” is President ol' tlie General Literary Society. Paul moves slowly, but he gets there just the same just like the turtle in Aesop’s Fable. Mary lluth Gorham. “Queen Mary.” The “King” is gone, hut is sure to return. During |iiiet hours Mary attends school, where she was one of the Art Kditors of the “Cauldron.” Her chief calling is flirting. Helen Irene Guenther. Gunnie tl:e butterfly girl.” who can speed at the rate of sixty miles an hour without a tremor. During the winter, Helen decided to go to California to remain a year, but she gave up the idea in order to be graduated with the class of 1912. Sarahelle Harman Susa line Wise Green.” “Sally” is noted for her quiet and angelic spirit and her extreme brilliancy in Algebra. Since “Sally” was always popular with her classmates, it was with great joy that they heard it rejiortcd that Sally “got over the grip.” Ruth Alienc lien ricks. “The Latin shark.” The girl with the ready smiles and a liking for good hard labor. Ruth plays tennis, and taxes, great interest in gymnastics. Sixteen Z b c Cauldron Orpha Holmes. “See ilie little star?” Orpha, a conglomeration of inflated astronomical variations, and an inevitable phenomenal prodigy of romantic perception, says he intends to enter a monastery. T.et us hope it will l e a co educational institution. Hazel Heaton. Hazel is a tall girl with curly brown hair and “hazel eyes She flattered the Class of 1912 by leaving Michigantown in order to finish her course with our class in the Frankfort High School. Lawrence Holmes. Lawrence, a lad of studious and sober mien, bums the midnight oil, and idolizes Shakespeare. Lawrence is a splendid debate alternate. Twice he has carried a suit-case to Lebanon; on both occasions he has been ho] eful of victory; both times his hoj es have been shattered. Doris Ida Hoke. The girl with the golden hair, china blue eyes, and jxjaches-aiid-crenin complexion. As Doris is a “Weijii Board” specialist. she can answer any question you care to ask about your uture. Mary A . Jenkins. Mary is one of the members of the Class who claims the distinction of being well-versed in the Bible. She seems to be especially fond of the Book of Mark. She has great difficulty in making her Physics experiments result like those of the rest of her class. Seventeen C b c Cauldron Frank K. Keene. Frank lias always been “keen” on the i.ewspai cr business, and it is said that lie has it down to a systi n:. As business man ager of the “Cauldron” he forgot his bashfulne s, which is due largely to his extreme youth and inexperience. Ray Kern. “Speck” is quite proficient in writing notes. “Ila! Ha!”, in smiling, and in inakng eyes. We have just been told that ' they have “quit” but lot us h po that the report is ground less. Martha Morrison Kramer. • I will steal through life in my own quiet way.” Demure, quiet, sober, peaceful, grave, a tranquil soul—Martha is a profound student. George Oscar Leisure. (Joorge is noted for his brotherly love and school spirit, the natural out growth of his fellowship among the Hodmen. Alice Christina Leisure. Alice is a faithful follower of Mrs. Pankhurst. She is fitting her self even new for her fight for women’s rights by taking a thorough course in Carpenter's Business College. K i K h t c c II Z b c Cauldron Blanche Evelyn Marlin. Blanche is a jolly girl with black hair and finding eyes. She has never been known to “fuss” even with her best friends. Iler one desire is to become a trained nurse. John (’. McClamroch — “' 'he Shark.” John says he intends to devote his life to the uplifting of mankind. Since we cannot imagine John as a minister, we are forced to conclude that he is going into the elevator business. Paul . McAIasters—“Hiram Green”—“Harve” “Our captain first in debate—first in ball—and first in the thoughts of the students all.” There remains nothing more to be said about ••Harve’ , unless we mention his popularity with the ladies, and his dainty physique. Paul J. Meifield. Owing to a long and serious illness. Paul Meifeld was prevented from graduating with us. As Paul lacked but eight weeks of finishing his � • iurse. this illness was particularly unfortunate. Paul’s disappointment was shared by the whole class. (Icorgie .1. Moore ‘Minim Stuart-Dodge.” “George” is noted for her “nice line of talk.” This fails nor, in Dutch, however, for she still retains the childish habit of “lithping”. Her principles, Republican and Anti Sufi rag ette, are well defended in her frequent jiolitical arguments. N intlcen C b c 1 a u I t r o n Dorothy Doyle Meredith. D irotliy left the Michigantown Hich School in order to 1m graduated from the Frankfort High School in the Class of Dorothy’s quiet h.:shful manner has made her popular here, although it lias made it impossible for her to become acquainted with more than three hundred students in less than two days and a half. Otis Edgar Miner. Our one great “Caruso.” Does anyone ever misconstrue Otis’ “customary affability for expressions of affection”? Ruth L. Morrison. Ruth, a simple, unsophisticated maiden, as president of the Kunshii o Society, feels that she cannot rest until all the orphans of the city are clothed and fed. Origin of this benevolent spirit- Ruth is the eldest of six. Lester (i. Huch. Lester, small and hand so me. a poet in his youth, is an irre-s stable attract! u for ladies. He is usually found surrounded by a group of girls, and his classmates vaguely wonder when lie finds time to make his credits. John T. Redmon. If the players on the opposing teams hut knew the kind heart and good nature of “ Rig John.” they wouldn’t get “yellow streaks ” when he comes tearing toward them on the football field. Sh! keep it dark! he looks as though he’d eat ’em alive. T w t n t v Che C a u I h r o n Herman M'. llothenberyer Barrington Greene. Sturdy, well-built, quick and active. but with steady tread, a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, yet a quiet glance that marks him for a thinker, lie is a profound student and an ardent disciple of Hmerson. Dale E. Shanks. Dale is a stalwart and promising son of the soil. He would lose his right hand before he would see the farmers’ rich heritage deteriorate. His chosen work is the reforesting of Indiana’s hillsides. Leonore Wilmot. The girl with the “sunkissed hair” Of expression and beauty fair. Of thought and humor rare. Harry Sheridan. It’s an awful shame that Harry wasn’t a girl. Having spent much of his time with them, he is gradually cultivating a girl’s taste. For instance, Harry is a great admirer of “Lilies” and “Violets” and is “tickled to death” when treated to “chocolate drops.” I’red IT. Ticen. Fred is from “Sedalia on the Van.” “Bright eyes’’ is a student especially proficient in geometry: an athlete, renowned in basket ball and football: a regular attendant of church and Sabbath School. T v c II t y • O II c Z b e G a u I r o n Che Sallic flfray; IIK Sal lie May Byers Prize, awarded to those nnst proficient in scholarship, F.nglish Composition and elocution. was offered for the first time in the spring of 1891. 'This prize is derived from the interest on a fund given to the Frankfort High School by Mr. Daniel K. Comstock, ns a memorial to his hethrothed wife. Miss Sallic May Byers, who died a short time before the marriage was to have been solemnized. The names of this generous, cultivated gentleman and this noble, talented woman are thus recalled to generation after generation of grateful students, who find this prize an incentive to greater (ffort. Miss Byers, a young woman of unusual ability, was a member of the class of 1S7«;, which was the first class to Ik gradu a ted from the Frankfort High School. Miss Byers. Ix sides being an exception. ! student, also possessed considerable talent in elocution, a gift which received ju-t recognition, and was ever at the disposal of the community in which she lived. Mr. Daniel Comstock is an eastern capitalist who has spent most of his life in New York City. Mr. Comstock’s interest in the construction if the Frankfort and Kokomo B.ilroad. now known as ■ part of the Clover Deaf system, brought him to Frankfort, where, fortunately for us. through Miss Bvers. he !x eame inti u sted in our High F.clio 1. to which, in 1891. he gave the sum of one thousand dollars, ’to lx known forever as tlm Sallic May Byers Memorial Fund.” The City Council was appointed trustee, with the proceeds at six per cent to he disposed of annually, forever, in aw: rds of merit. Such interest was manifested the fiist year in this prize, that in 1892 Mr. Comstock added five hundred dollars t . the fund, making a sum of fifteen hundnd dollars, one-half of the proceeds ol T w c n t ; 3G ct'S iPrise. which, was to he paid annually in prizes as follows: thirty doll. r to the one winning; the greatest number of points for “General Scholarship” in his senior year; fifteen dollars to the whiner of the second prize in “General Scholarship.” (In 1 i ‘ 1 a system of mid-year promotions was adopted in the schools of t rankfort that made it necessary to divide these prizes to award four instead of two scholarship prizes, annually.) One-fourth of the income from the fund constitutes the Sallie May l-tyers Prize for Klocution, “to lie awarded to those evidencing the greatest elocutionary ability at a public performance. The time, place, and judges, are selected annually. by the faculty of the High School. The first prize is fifteen dollars and the second is seven dollars and a half. One fourth of the income from the fund is paid in Sallie May Byers prizes for “English Composition ’ awarded to those ”evidencing the greatest ability in the writing of English Composition.” Members of the graduating class who have attended the Frankfort High School for at least one year previous to graduation, are eligible to this contest. The basis of the composition is the subject matter obtained from the reading of a b ok specified by the faculty of the Frankfort High School. Since this is the year of the Dickers Centenary, the book chosen is “Hard Times’ by Charles Dickens. The contest is held in the library building, where a subject is submitted to the contestants. A fiist prize of fifteen dollars and a second prize of seven dollars and a half is awarded to the winners of this contest. The first winner in elocution was Effie Montgomery; in English Composition. Ada Cook; and in general scholarship, Rosemary Hinds, all of the clrss of 1S92. Martha Kramer, 1912. r-two DA XI MI, M. COMSTOCK T w c n t y • t h r c c Z b c Z a u I a r o n CLASS OF 1912. JANUARY CLASS. Veda Good Frank Keene Alice Leisure Blanolle Martin John Redmon Lenore W'ilmot George Leisure MAY CLASS. Hazel Alexander llepsa Boolier W alter Oobee Page Conley Florence ('ornthwaite Hattie ('ampbell Julia Dillen Sarabelle Harmon Lillian Berryman Milo Curts Blanche DePoy Morris Derrick Claude Dudley Russel I ortune Man' Gorham Pauli Gossett Helen Guenther Lawrence Holmes Orplia Holmes Ruth Henricks Hazel Heaton Funice Krdel Doris Hoke Mary Jenkins Martha Kramer Dorothy Meredith Ray Kern Ceorgie Moore. John MoClamroch Paul Mo Masters Paul Meifeld Otis Miner Herman Rnthenl eger Lester Ruoh Ruth. Morrison Dale Shanks Harry Sheridan Fred Tioen C b c a a u I h r o n T went y ■ f i v e Che C a u I r o n CLASS Ol JANTAKY 1913. Mary Lenon Louise Fortune Ruth F'ox Genevieve MeGuiie Francis Pavty Russel MeXult Hazel Munge. Mary Kgan Gertrude Hcavilon Hersohell Bryant Net lie Dukes Gretclien Baldwin Margaret Lawson Willo Wiriek Karl Kraft Rosa Johnson Golda Bass Martha Kllen Jones Kthcl Thompson Twenty - si c u von C b C a I b '1 � e ii t v • � e v e � Z b c Cauldron Mary Leisure Paul Cohee h red Coliee Kussell Pence Harold Heaviloxi James Corbett Merton Young Huth Weaver Myrtle Thompson Paul Knapp Paul Grover llorteuse Barnett Beryl Pernald Krnest Thompson Tim Hansom Le la Choate Carlos Werts (iladys ('ampbell Levi Horlaelier (iuy Harrison Miriam Stein Jerome Epstein Max Korris .ASS or MAY 1913. Claude Sheets Ida Geil Martha Furry Helen RudeII Kathryn Norris Lelali Maish Grace Dickerson Maude C uinit Lydia Spray Chaska Anderson M a lie I Campbell Anm: Katharine Morris Mabel Yount Waldo Seaman Agnes Dearth Agnes Baker Robert Campbell Paul Sharick Kalitlr Hannon Bernus Hodgen Ruth Harper Arthur Price Twenty - eight C b c Z a u I C V o n T w c n t v - nine Z b c d a u I t r o n ( LASS OF JAM Ain 1914. Lucy Scripture Ruth Stone Zua Katon Eva Turner Ethel Gish Robert Given Sylvia I nger Kva Kelly Hazel Jones Esther Kramer Beth Lydv Thomas Congleton Mary Morrison Howard Kelly Willard Thurman Esther Harper Huth Hammond Roy Huger Bernice Vencill Beulah Burkhardt I'rsula Gernon Truman Wise Mary Klar Glenn Holland Beth Montgomery Edith Coulter Forest Bailey Lance Harland 0| al Burkhardt Charline Goodwin Thirty Z b c Cauldron Thirty-one She Cauldron c: .Josephine Price Basil Walters Paul Floyd .John Corbett Paris Stockdale .Jesse Howe Cleo .Jett Clara Gofv Anna Bronson Pearl Young Indian M rrison Gail Cave Kditli Hannon Ella Baird Mary Friteli Paul Dreyer Mildred Brant Claud Slipher AI line Ostler Florence Bryant I n't ha Irwin Florence Carman Ralph Vencill Kathryn Davis ASS OF MAY 1914. Mabel Lewis Until Carter Mary Temple k..t!iryn Maish lielen Sheridan Victor Heritage Horace Closson Pauline Beall Troll Patron Wilmina llillis Ha Ghonnley Opal Carter Frank Fisher Carl Shanks Jiino Clouser Florence French Herman Hertz May Jones Elta Miiish Mary F. Jones Harold Egan Merl (‘ue Prentice Coapstick Karl Stevens Thirty-two C b c C a u I t r o n Thirty-three Che d a u I h r o n CLASS OF Lucy Burkhalter Philip Dorner Blanche Kramer Hebert L. Haggard .lean Miller Martha Knapp Sylvester Mersch Vestal Smith Lawrence Huberts Calvin Keene Margaret Hoke Everett Hardy Thir 1ANTAKY M)15. Violet Good Perley Pavey Daisy Baker Esther Warner Ruth Kelly Lou iso Adair Gertrude Emshoff Oral (-owden Bernice Coifing Dorothy Ileuiclgam Hannah AVallaco t v • f o u r C be d a u I D r o n (’LASS OF MAY 1915. Dim Buck Hilda Henricks Mildred Fernald Don Stockdale Ola Bower Clarence Forsythe Walter Horlacher Perry Cliittick Mildred Davis William Barker Carl Curts Joe Stafford Morris Evans Harold Thompson Charlotte Beall Marie Cann Kdna Fuller Mary Johnson Claude ('rum Bertha Gangwer Kubv Baker Klanor Combs Dorothy Wilcoxen Ethel Frederick Marie Kelleher Ethel Eagle ltuth Allbright Margaret Iledgcoek Ira Price l ois Bowers Lucille Caldwell Meredith Conley Clarence Johnson Leona McDonald Mary Kelly Magdaline Annantrout Grace Irwin Elsie Benjamin Ethel Friedrich George Stone,hraker Zeus McKibbon Veva Fletcher liussel Jenkins Andrew Moore Sedalia Ponder Carl Wallace Robert Milne Ralph Kelly Irene Lapple Carl Rejed Pauline Salmon Pauline Strange Esther Thomas Rae Lacy William Kramer Frank Kelly Ruby Linville Faith Lee Lois Sheffler Marie Shaffor Warren Snyder Fred Salmon I rene Emshoff Ruth Painter Grace Dearth Marie Lewis Robert Smith John Stern James Ostler Vincent Xol n Raymond Sheets T h i r I y - s i x Z b c Cauldron T h i r t y • s t v mi C b c Cauldron (’LASS OF .1 Anna Thurman Emma Thompson Ernest Ticeit Cliliord W right Basil Weaver James Kelley Stanley Somerfield Wayne Tankersly Carroll Shaw Kramer Beall Frank Thatcher Mary Sh-nklin Esther Hardy Mabel Grover Lorena Frazier Mary La vert y Marie Hickman Clarice Moliler Mary Martin Bath Strange Lucy Hughes Pauline Van Sickle Marthv. Yount Ella Howe Helen Kemper Merle Stephens Florence Miller T h i r t ANTAKY 191(� Helen Jewell Bernice Aughe Kdna Johnson Until Hufter Dorothy Boss Kva Beem Marie Hutchison Kosa ('arniun Until Frazier .Martha Hodge Uaclmel Dukes Esther Weida Leo Heed Paul Kerr. Harry Robertson Laurel Xees Walter S|H ncer Herliert Bonlden Dan Spaulding Victor Howard Mark Sims Herman Staley Fern Baser Kathryn Cook Kuby Powers William Pugh Glen Speitel y • e i g h t 9 Thirty nine A J J O .1 u o a q 1 n b D j q a XTbc Heart of £bc T was mid-day in early autumn. From an azure sky, flecked here and there with a lonely white cloud, the October sunshine poured upon field and meadow with steady brilliance. The pasture lands had lost their brightness under its rays, and had put on a sober coat of brown. Frosts had painted the wooded hills and valleys with varigated hues; the green that had l een glistening in the sununer sunshine a few weeks ago had given place to the golden livery of the harvest season. There was just enough breeze to keep the leaves stirring and send some of them fluttering downward, to mingle the mild rattle of their fall with the hum and whir of insects that were husilv at work gathering the sweets of the year’s hardiest flowers. The air was alive with the notes of migrating birds who were now congregating in large flocks as they passed, in easy stages, on their way to the Southland. I had been watching these changes the last few days with a growing restlessness. I felt an increasing longing to be out in the woods and along the streams anywhere to escape the every day round I had boon following for weeks. The lure of the woodland was calling to my boyish fancy with an insistent cry, and, as I listened to the merry chatter of a flock of passing robins, I made up my mind that I wiould spend the afternoon and evening out where the dull affairs of everyday life are easily forgotten. So. putting a hasty lunch in my pocket and a warm coat over my arm to protect me from the chill of evening, Forty (The Cauldron ■watibwoob. I turned by eager steps to a quiet nook T knew of, back in the bills and out of sight of humanity. I knew this spot to Ik a very restful place in which to sjkmkI a few hours of leisure. A group of spreading elms and tall oaks bordered a tranquil stream that flowed to westward from around a huge bend. The high, grass-grown bank overhung a limpid j ool in whose clear waters the shadowy forms of fii'h could Ik seen disporting. One of the old elms, that had stood too near the lwink, had been undermined by the water, and now lay across the stream, its submerged branches furnishing an ideal hiding place for small fish, and its trunk, a cause way for the rodents. Another elm with erect trunk, stood a few feet back from the stream’s edge; its great, gnarled roots, partly hidden by the low shrubbery, furnished one of the cosiest of natural seats. The shelving lvmk on the op-l osito side was covered by a thick clump of tail willows, growing down to the stream’s very edge. At the lower end of the pool the water played among the water-plants and rippled over the rocks of the shallow, filling the air with dazzling, iridescent gleams of sunshine. Behind me, as I sat idly gazing at the water. I could hear the dull murmur of a rustling cornfield, which lay encirled by a rim of forest-covered hills that swung round in a great half-circle to the stream’s edge, and almost to my retreat on the west. From previous experience. I knew it to he an ideal retreat in which to observe wild life. And I was not to be disappoint- - o n c Z b c C a u I r o n ed today, for I bad scarcely taken my seat against an old elm, when the quiet that the sound of my footsteps had occasioned in the shy inhabitants of the place was broken, and they had renewed their accustomed activities. A pair of noisy jays dashed thru the treetops, bubbling over with the wild, exuberant joy of the season. Their mad revelry was modified somewhat by the more musical notes of a glowing cardinal, who came, like a Hash of glory, from the deep .shade of the willows on the other bank, as tho’ he had nothing in the world to do but thrill me with his melody. A flock of robins added to the charm of the nook by invading the tangled shrubbery near the place of my concealment. They filled the air with their gay chatter, wholly unconscious of their silent observer, as they rustled the old leaves al out in search of the grub or autumn berry that would appease their hunger. Far up the stream 1 heard the faint, rattling call of a kingfisher. A few seconds later it was repeated, a little louder and nearer, and, as 1 watched the opening up the creek channel, 1 saw him swiftly coming, his blue wings sweeping low over the water, his white cravat flashing in the sunshine. Again he uttered his cry, and without a pause, rushed past, as tho’ all depended on speed and racket. But he did not go far. With an abrupt flourish and upward tilt, he alighted on a bare limb that overhung a shallow i ool, and cocking his head sidewise, sharply scanned the water, as much as to say, “I think I shall fish here awhile ere I continue on my journey down the stream to a warmer climate.” I watched him closely. How intently he eyed that moving shaddow! Then a streak of blue plunging downward, a splash, a shower of spray, and out he came, with a small, shining fish in his mouth. That was all 1 saw of his movements, so quickly was it done. Remounting the dead limb, he contentedly devoured his catch, and with an erratic jerk, was off again. At intervals his rattling cry came floating back to me, growing fainter and fainter each time, until it was lost altogether. 1 listened regretfully, for 1 knew it Fort would he many long mouths before it would be heard again along that stream. But 1 was not to find things uninteresting because of his going. He was hardly out of hearing until my attention was attracted by a rustling of leaves and twigs, and looking about for its cause, I saw a frisky red squirrel scampering along with a walnut in his mouth, one lie had found under a tree in the edge of a cornfield. I'p the trunk of an oak he went, until lie reached a large limb that branched off about twenty feet above the ground. With a fiourisli of his tail, he mounted this limb, and taking the nut in his paws, sat up and proceeded to gnaw it open, all so close to me that I could distinctly hear his teeth on the hull, and catch every movement, as the shower of chips tumbled downward. But 1 was to have an even bettor view of him. Neglecting the rest of the walnuts, lie started on a ramble that brought him across the over-reaching limbs into the branches of my elm. He now spied my partly concealed form at its base, and at once gave vent to bis astonishment by a series of short, explosive l arks. This failed to arouse out of my quiet, and, overcome by curiosity, he hastily ran across a limb to the trunk of a smaller tree nearby. Hanging bead downward on it, scurrying back and peeping around its side, be gradually approached the ground, all the while keeping up bis emphatic barking. But once down, and seeing that his racket was doing no good, so far as making me disclose my identity by movement, lie became quiet, and with stealthy steps, ran up an old. dead limb that lay on the ground near me. You may imagine my thrill of delight, as, thru’ half-closed eyes, I watched him come within arm’s reach of me. After a moment’s careful scrutiny, he quickly turned, and with a half-daring, half disap] ointed air. he took his furry self toward the wood beyond the corn. The sun was now sinking in the west. In its waning light, the old tree-sentinels on the hill were beginning to throw long shadows over the cornfield, and stealing thru’ the lower branches of the leafy old elms, came stray sunbeams, playing f - t w o about my hiding place, and making the shadows dance upon the waters. As my gaze dreamily moved out to the stream again, I caught a slight movement on its surface. “Wasn’t that more than a patch of shadows!” tlio’t I. Now alert. I peered close-ly thru’ the shrubbery, and presently saw one of the shadows disappear under the water, only to come up a few feet from i iv hiding place, at once disclosing the graceful form and beautiful plumage of a mallard duck. The rest of the shadows now glided silently forward and joined their mate, displaying the same beautiful form, but the more sober markings of the female bird. They had doubtless all been feeding at the upper end of the pool, so silently that they had never attracted my attention. For a half-hour longer they entertained me with their graceful movements, bowing and diving, breaking the water into noiseless ripples as they came up.Then, headed by the drake, they formed a v shaped line, and slowly paddling toward the lower end of the pool, with a sudden splash, took wing, directly in the path of the setting sun. —I knew their next stop would he miles and miles to the southward. They, too. had left my sight, until spring, returning with its buds and flowers, should bring them back again. I heaved a sigh of regret, and aroused myself from my cramped |M sition. The sun, in a ruddy blaze of autumn glory, was slowly sinking out of sight. A strange quiet was gradually stealing over the face of the woods. I missed the pattering footsteps of the rodents and the chatter of the birds. Tile jays and the cardinals had sought their coverts for the night, and the robins were probably doing likewise in some far dis ’ant woodland. The little red squirrel was now safe in his den in the old maple on the hill. In the short interval of silence that always comes upon the Forty- Z b c Cauldron wood between the Husk of evening and the gloom of night. T hastened to stretch my limbs ami eat niv lunch. Then drawing oil my heavy coat, I strolled out to the stream and crept out uion the trank of the fallen elm, that I might he able to get a hotter view of the dying day. As the last long rays of the sun disappeared, a few stars began to twinkle out in the vale of darkness, and soon myraids of them were glowing down at me thru’ the openings of my leafy canopy. I’p and down the stream I caught the occasional splasli of a feeding bass or a playful muskrat, and from far over the hills came to my ears the plaintive notes of a little owl. He was greeting, with his wavering cadence, the rising October moon, whose mellow light was now beginning to flood the eastern sky. As I sleepily watched the changes the witchery of night was working, the whole scene grew into mild relief under the magic spell of its radience. For a long time 1 sat there, fascinated by the beauty f the moonlit scene, listening to the sounds that I could now hear all about me. But the weariness of a long day began to tell at last, and in spite of my warm coat, the frosty air was chilling me. J decided that I had I letter steal away and leave the shy night prowlers behind. So. treading softly thru’ the moonlit p.’tlis. I passed back over the hill and out of the woodland, across the sunburned meadows, now sparkling with a million frost crystals, and up thru’ the orchard, to niv den under the eaves of the aid farm house, there to dream over the sights and sounds of the last few hours dreams, that, as long as life shall hist, will haunt my memory, and enchant me back to the scenes of boyhood, to live over again those happy hours spent in the heart, of the wildwood. Milo Curts, 12. three Z b c Z a u I t r o n Tibc Annual (Bing!) “George, please don't handle that bureau so rough! Tell those men that they’ve I tanged up that armchair enough! What’s that? The piano won't go thru the door ? (Crash) Oh. mercy, there goes that vase on the floor! Now let’s lift out this tub—ouch! it dropped on my corn! There! Just look at that dress—all draggled and torn! No, Charles, dear boy, there’s no cause for sensation, This is no blood-and-thunder, hair raising narration; ’Tis no picture of murder, or suffragette raid, But a scene in a drama most every one’s played. If you’ve lived in a Hat—as you have. 1 dare say— You will understand fully this classical lay; r’or somehow, when the first day of May comes around, The flat-dweller searches some new, stamping ground. Not from choice does he move, but from mere force of habit; When he’s offered a new flat, lie’s ready to grab it. And when one of these very nomadic clans lias l egun to load furniture onto the vans, If you live on the floor beneath, maybe you’ll hear some Conversation, like this, voiced in tones loud and fearsome: Fort flDovuig £)a . timed and screamed overhead, as, crazy with delight, they ‘Xow be careful there, you, and don’t scratch up that desk, Or punch holes in that painting of Mr. John Ilesk. Who’s that carrying the china ! He looks full to the nose; 1 do hoj e he’ll lie careful: (crash) Oh! there it goes! 1 knew that would happen! Lord, won’t I be glad When this business is over; it’s driving me mad! Yes, Joe, have you paid the men! What! They want beer! Don’t mind taking a drop!- Well the very idea! Xo. indeed! there’s the faucet and plenty of water, Think of asking for beer of a minister’s daughter! Yes, Willie and Minnie, you’ll ride on the vans; It's a pity if they’ve got so much on their hands. That they cannot take care of a child or two; Kven then, they’ll have got much more than their due.’ Oh! happy the jieople with homes of their own, The worries of moving to them are unknown; And they never get restless on nearing May first. For they don’t have to move till they die, at the worst.” Herman Hertz ’14 y - f o u r XTbc G T was the twenty-fourth day of December and the American teacher in a little school in the Philippines was telling to the school boys and girls the story of the birth of Christ. “Through gratitude for the gift of Christ to this world,” said Miss Goodwin “the people of America send gift to one another. Santa (Maus is the bearer of these messages of love, and if you trust in God, lie will send this friend of the children to you.” However, no one took it so deeply to heart as one small boy. When going to his home that evening, .lose lingered behind the others, thinking seriously. He could see a new light in his little world—something to live for. lie was the brightest pupil in school and had faith in everything his teacher told him. Once she related to the children a story from the Old Testament and he was so eager to hear more that lie ran away from home very early the next morning to learn about God. This particular evening he came bounding into the dirty little kitchen where his heathen mother was washing %and repeated the story that his teacher had told at school that day. The mother became very angry at this and said sbe Forty- Z b c T a u I t r o n Heam. wished the Americans would stay in that great country they talked of so much and not come over there to tell the children untrue stories. Christmas eve. as Miss Goodwin walked thru the hot and dusty streets of Manila, tears came to her eyes as she thought of the snow in good old Indiana and the Christmas scenes at home. She decided to make herself happy by making some one else glad. That night the faithful little boy crept early to his garret bed of rags, praying to God as the teacher had taught him, that the Saviour would not forget him in that foreign land. I ate that night wlren he was asleep, dreaming of the new light that had come into his life, some one crept up the old outside stairway and placed a gift beside his bed in the upper room. When he came into the kitchen the next morning, his eyes sparkling with delight, his mother, awed, rebuked him, but this only made his belief more firm. In spite of every temptation Jose never forget the lessons which the teacher had taught him. and is now living in a Christian home with his father and mother. Pauline Strange, 15. five JL b c C a u I b r o tlbc Country in n Of the months of all the year, May has the very l st cheer; The blooming trees, And buzzing bees. They make a happy sight when near. in the evening you can hear The hoot of the owl so drear; The croaking frog In the old bog, And the lowing cow by the mere. In the morning you can hear The call of the fanner clear; The cackling hen, The farmer’s men. And the horse in the stable near. After nightfall you can see AH things quiet on the lea; Country in May You’re bound to say, Is the very best place for me. Clare Goff, ’14. R Summer Storm in Country. WARM July morning showed the cultivation of the corn crop finished, the wheat just ready for harvesting, the oats growing rapidly, the grass bent by a soft wind, and the children playing in the garden among the flowers. The Ixmnteous fields of yellow and the proof of happiness everywhere gave promise to the thankful farmer as he turned his glad face to his various reaches of lawn and meadow. A breeze that bowed the flowers gently and made the atmosphere cooler, began blowing; clouds arose in the northwest. a few light gray ones, then, as the farmer looked, vast masses of black rain vapors rolled into view. The wind blew as the mists lifted, and on every hand was evidence of a storm as it mumbled nearer. Lightning flames and heavy bursts of thunder followed by wind, commenced the storm. The rain fell, then instead of ceasing, as the larger drops gave ho|� c of doing, it came heavier and faster. Now it poured in torrents and the path which led from the house to the barn resembled a small stream. Before long the wind became cooler. It felt as though it blew from ice. The rain quickly changed to small hail, then came iii larger stones an inch in diameter, beating against the windows with deafening clatter. In a nearby grove great limbs were wrenched from the burdened trees. As I wondered how long this would last the storm calmed suddenly, reminding me of the peace that came on Gennesaret. When 1 looked out after the storm, the flowers that had but recently nodded their heads in fragrant praise to the Creator were a tangled, bruised mass; much of the corn was broken from the stalk, and the rest was tangled with torn leaves; the green oats and the grass showed the stress of the passing gale; and the rijKmed wheat lay on the ground prostrate. The surrounding country, an area five miles wide and ten or fifteen miles in length, was a sad waste. Ethel Friedrich, ’15. Forty-six Z b c C a u I D r o n Jflower flD tbs HILDREN often ask why the flowers are of different colors, and how they have received their names, and, perhaps, some of the older ones also .wonder. I should not have known either had I not been walking in the woods me bright May-day when I met a little flower-fairy who told me the following stories: “Once upon a time all the roses were white, until, one day, one of the roses, while day-dreaming, saw a fairy Prince. fter her dream she longed to see this prinee, and. at last, when everyone and everything were looking their best, lie-cause it was the day of the annual flower pageant, she saw her dream-prince coming towards the town in which she lived. Of course she was greatly excited but she was also very glad that there was really a prince like the one she had dreamed about. The Prince rode into the town and told the Rose King, who was acting as the King of all the flowers on this festal day, that lie would like to see all their maidens. All the rose-maidens were called and the Prince looked at them as they passed before him. This Rose Maiden who had seen him in her day-dreams, was the last one in the line. When she passed him. he stopped her and said she was the one lie had been looking for. for a long time. At this she blushed deeply, and. as she was tlie first maiden that had ever blushed, it is said that the red color was liked so well that afterward every rose who had a lover was reel. So, whenever you see a red rose, always remember that rose bas had a love story.” Tin next story was about the violet. This one is a sadder story than that of the rose. “The violets were also white, as were the roses, hut. as with human beings, some were discontent and had the blues. There was one violet particularly, who was always complain- ing aid grumbling about something. Every one tried to break her of this had habit hut none were successful. One day a Flower Fairy visited her town and, having met the gloomy violet and seen her in one of her complaining moods, decided to punish her. The Good Fairy first tried to break the Violet of this habit, hut she met with the same success as had the others who hail tried to discipline this sad flower. Calling the melancholy Violet to her one day, the fairy gently and kindly told her of her fault. Instead of thanking her kind helper the naughty flower pouted and sulked, and as a punishment, the Fairy turned the Violet's color from white to blue, by means of her magic (towers. The last story the fairy told me was about jack-in-the-pulpit. “One day there arose before the flowers, a question which had to l e quickly settled. Although they had neither orators nor statesmen, many of the men who were interested ia this vital subject, now arose and made eloquent speeches. There was one among them who seemed to lx a natural leader and orator. On the day of the general town meeting, he took a modest place among the rest of them. After all the others had spoken, he arose and gave his view point, making a grand speech. The flower-j� eople applauded him heartily after lie was thru, and some rushed to him and bore him away oa their shoulders. A small platform had been built, to which they carried him. The canopy over this was green and the railing around it was draped in the same color. When the men had put him on the dais, some one called ‘.lack's in the pulpit,' and ever afterwards, lie, himself, and all his descendents. who have lived even to the present day, have been commonly known by the name, jack-in-the-pulpit” F o r l y • i c v ( n • Louis Adair, ’15. Z b c C a u I r o n R Eh XK day. in years gone by, 1 was sitting at the window watching the butterflies as they flitted to and fro and the bees as they buzzed busily in the flower garden near my window. It was a sultry summer day. the kind that causes drowsiness. While sitting thus 1 let my imagination have full sway; I thought of all the fairy stories that I had read. I thought of “Jack and the Bean Stalk” and of ••Cinderella and her beautiful glass slippers. It was not very long until, this scene and reflections soothing me. I was sound asleep and dreaming. In my dream a large butterfly, with beautiful black wings which were spotted with yellow, flew gently to the window, and suddenly a tiny voice said: “Jump on my hack.” Thoughtlessly I did as I was bidden, and away we flew over hills and valleys. Once 1 looked down and saw a river which looked like a silver ribbon winding in and out among the bright green hills. On and on we flew in silence until I coidd bear it no longer. Then I said, “May 1 ask where we are going!” There was silence for a moment; then the same tiny voice answered. “Ha! Ha! I thought you would soon 1 � asking that question. Well, as you are so curious. I will answer you; we are going to the ‘Land of the Butterflies. ” Now as I had never heard of such a place, 1 asked where that might bo. The big black butterfly replied, “As you are Forty cam. not one of us, I cannot tell you, it is strictly forbidden to tell any foreign person where our home is. This much 1 shall tell you: it is never cold in our country; the sun always shines and everyone is happy. It is true some of the young butterflies long to leave but they soon return. There are fairies in Butterfly Land. We have a beautiful fairy queen who is at tended by fairies. All the other inhabitants are butterflies.” Of course, I was surprised but 1 did as 1 was told and did not inquire. Still we flew higher and higher. But suddenly our course turned and we flew in another direction towards a large building though far above it which was very different in architecture from any 1 had ever seen. At last we left the buildings far behind us and were flying more slowly. “Xow we are to stop. This is the Land of the Butterflies,” said my guide. I looked down. down. To my surprise I could make out nothing. Everything seemed so small. I looked to my right, then to my left, but still I could make out nothing. Then the butterfly began to descend, down, down, down. Finally we were again on solid ground. Everything in this land was small. The trees were about one and one-half feet high and the ground was carpeted with the delicate green grass. The only large thing visible was the sun, which was just ready to sink in the west. Quite suddenly I noticed that I, myself, was no longer tall. ■ e i K h t (I a but was just the size of the fairy attendants who were gaily flying around. On looking alxmt me I discovered that niv friend, the black butterfly was not with me but I saw him approaching tin entrance of the miniature paJace. The doors were opened and then the butterfly disappeared. Soon, however. In came out, and, flying towards me, told me that I was to have an interview with tlie beautiful fairy queen. My companion leading the way. I following, we advanced to the palace. I was shown int-o the small reception room, while the queen was informed of my arrival. Soon I was conducted into the throne room. There, sitting on the throne, was the most beautiful fairy that I had ever seen. She was dressed in white satin and on her head was a crown filled with jewels. She was the tiniest |H i son in the room. Her attendants, who were dressed in the brilliant colors that one would expect to see in Butterfly Land, were slightly taller than she. I went to the throne and bowed low before the queen and started to speak, but she raised her sceptre to show that I was to remain silent. As I was lost in admiration of this splendid picture, the unexpected action of command startled me. I Inygan to rub inv eyes, and, looking around in bewilderment 1 heard a Ih o. which was gathering nectar from a large marigold, buzzing noisily at its work. The vision bad passed; I was sitting in the chair by the window with an open l ok on my lap. It was really .iust a dream. But 1 was very sorrv when it ended because the lieau-tiful fairy queen was just, ready to gpeak. Violet. Good, 13 PER PREFERENCE. I. Three maidens talked, as maidens will Of what gives life its zest. Said one. a buxom country girl, “The mountain air is best.” II. The second, clad in yachting suit. All white beyond compare Did thereu}K n exulting cry, “Give me the ocean air.” III. Then one, in swinging hummock posed, Half o| ened her eyes divine. And languorously said. “I’ll take The millionaire for mine.” Mildred Rraut, 14. Forty-nine Z b c d a u I t r o n Cbe tlrue Mtob School Stubent. PyjEFUKE attempting a discussion of llie true high school student- it may be well to consider briefly wliat consti-L2J| tutes an educated man and the real purpose of an ed ucation. It is necessary to look Iwck but a few years to see that the notion of what the scholar is, as well as what the purpose of an education is, has changed. Cntil recent years, the educated man has been he who has withdrawn himself from the activities of life, who has spent his time in developing philosophical and theological ideas, who has presented his final theories to the world in much the same manner as the raging prophetess sent forth her predictions from the dark, secluded corner of her cave. Indeed, we may learn from the life and works of our own New England Puritans (among them the Mathers, in the Colonial times, and. nearer to us. their last and best representative, Nathaniel Hawthorne) that the prevalent idea among them must have been that seclusion, that most powerful incentive to tho’t and contemplation, was not only necessary to promote scliolarship, but was. as well, the result of scholarship. Also, from the words of Emerson, “there goes in the world a notion that the scholar should be a recluse, a valetudinarian,” we learn that this idea concerning the scholar was prevalent among the New Englanders of Emerson's time. The educated man was not expected to Ik practical; it was not intended that he should enter into active life, but remain in retirement to develop his theories. But now this idea of seclusion is no longer associated with education. The scholar must now enter a practical life; he must equip himself to enter a practical world; his importance must Ik? rated in proportion to the value of his service to his fellow men. Men are educated to enter every phase of life, from the plain farmer to the highest professions. It is thru’ education that man broadens his possibilities, strengthens his power to grasp opportunities, and secures for himself the most durable equipment with which to enter the battles of life. The chief purpose of an education, then, is to secure efficiency. It should not only develop the powers of tho’t, but also the powers of action. It should prepare men to enter into life, to meet and to solve the problems which must needs confront them, to meet and withstand temptations and failures, to meet and accept with composure deserved success. Considering that such is the puiqiose of an education it follows that the true student is he who attempts to prepare himself to enter into a practical world. It is generally admitted that many students do not attend seliool with this purpose in view. Vet the life of nearly every student is governed by a controlling impulse. Some seemingly have no interest in their school work, no ambition other than to make their credits, and not even this, unless it can be attained without an effort, on their part. It is difficult to understand their purpose in attending school. They not only neglect the regular work, but also disregard all other school activities. Possibly their lack of ambition is the result of pure laziness. Possibly other interests society, a close friendship, or the love of amusement, occupy their minds. Such a life is not conducive to development, hut results in the deterioration of the students' iTowers. Other students, controlled by an ambition for high soholar- Fifty Z b e Cauldron ship, spend all their time in preparation for tin work required t finish tile course. They have no interest whatever in other school work, in school society, or in outside society. Their minds are centered day after day upon the study and mutation of four narrow subjects. High scholarship is their one aim. Such a life results in narrow-mindedness and deprives the student of his opportunity to develop an understanding o! human nature. Such a student enters into life equipped with the technical knowledge gained by four years' diligent study and research. He is the scholar hut not the man of action. He lacks the ingenuity of the Yankee, the power of seizing the op|M rtunity. He does not understand the science of applying his knowledge to practical purposes: lie is equip-ped, Imt is unable to manipulate the wires to summon his powers to action. Thus it is seen that neither the student whose one aim is ease and pleasure, nor the one whose ambition is high scholarship, is the true student. But, fortunately, there is a third class, those who attempt to give a proportional part of their time to various phases of life. They give a small portion of their time to society outside of school; they devote an evening occasionally to school society; they s| cnd some hours each week in school work which attracts them but which is not included in the curriculum; they still have, of course, the major part of their time left for their regular school work. Let 11s discuss these various activities, the value of each, and how they may combine, one with the other, to aid in the development of a strong, useful man. It is conceded hv all that the work of most importance to the student is the work required for him to complete the course. That is his vocation and should In given the greater part of his time. The student s lion Id respond as readily to the cry of this work summoning him to action as the merchant answers a summons to his store when an impending crisis threatens him with disaster. Such a spirit of promptness, alertness, and activity, cannot fail to result in efficient work. This work F i f t equips the student with technical knowledge. It prepares him to enter the larger field of studies in the college or university. 11 prejwres him also for entrance into actual life l v developing his powers of tho’t and reason. The true student realizes that next to his regular work come other school interests of vast imj or lance in his advance meat. Such interests include the literary work, debate, ora torv. athletics, dramatic productions, music, art, school publications.—in fact, everything in connection with the school that is not included in the curriculum. The work in each of these departments aids in the development of the students. The literary work broadens those who jtarticipate in it and those who listen attentively to the discussions; it accustoms the students to ap| ear lx fore the public; it creates an interest in the topics of the hour; it developes an appreciation of our best literature. Thus this line of work enables the student to penetrate a field which it is impossible for him to enter, when e«|uip|K l with the knowledge acquired from the regular course atone. The oratory and debate work also brings the students before the pubic and equips them with ease ami composure, as well as facility and jxnver, in public shaking. In addition, the debate work is also beneficial to the student in that it develops his jx wers of tho’t, concentration, and reason. In the dramatic production the student is again brought face to face with the public. By demanding that he remain calm ami collected under trying circumstances, they increase I.is power of self-control, which is an invaluable asset to him in later life. The music and art develop tlie aesthetic taste. Even a. small amount of training in these arts aids in the development of an appreciation of the more classical work. These departments also furnish many students an opportunity to discover any special talents they have, talents which might have U'en dormant for years, if not forever. The s liool publications furnish not only a record of school events, which are read with pleasure by the students in their later life, hut also bring to those who manage them a practical busi- • O II c C b c C a u I h r o n ness experience, and broaden their knowledge of men. More than that, tliev give to those who write for publication an incentive for producing the best that is within their ] ower. The athletics in the high school are very important, for they are worth while if their only purpose were the physical development of those who pnrticijNite. Foot-ball, basket-ball, the track, base lvill. tennis all are invaluable to the young student, for they furnish much needed ex ere iso and recreation, and develop all the muscles of the body. Thus they assure men of strong physique. Further, they train the participant to use quick judgment and exercise self-control. In addition, the athletics are an incentive to harmony in the school; they create an interest in school life; they increase school patriotism. Thus it is seen that each of these outside interests lias its mission in preparing the boy or girl for life. However, just as the value of Thoreau’s works depends upon the reader’s ability to read him correctly, so the value of these departments dej ends upon the student’s ability to choose from them successfully. These outside interests are detrimental to the student who attempts to participate in all of them, or who gives too much time ami tlio’t to any one. for his effort to do so must result in the neglect of his regular work, in the doing of nothing well, or in his own break-down from over work. Participation in these detriments must be regulated. It is only under proj� er restriction that they are an asset to the student. Again, the social side of his nature must not Ik neglected by the true student. In a social way, the student’s first duty is to his class. He should know and be friendly to every member. He should encourage everything in connection with the class pertaining to society, literary work, or school work, which p i r t lit considers beneficial to the class as a whole, or to its individual members. Such an attitude must result in social harmony and efficient work. His next duty is to his school. He should do all in his power to encourage harmony in the school and to stimulate the best school spirit. So far as )K)ssihle ami desirable his intimate friends should be from the school. But it need not be an iron-clad rule that he remain within the narrow limits of the school for com) anionship. His intercourse with those who have left school, those who have graduated, and students of other schools, gives him a broader knowledge of mankind. That an understanding of human nature is essential is very well illustrated by the fact that Klla Flagg Young, ill her treatise on “The Public High School,” suggests that the number of subjects Ik reduced to three and the time now given to the fourth subject 1m occupied by lectures on the social environment. From this discussion it may In seen that the true student is the broad student, who divides some of his time pro]iortion-ally among various departments other than the regular work of the school. He thus begins preparation to enter into the world. This is especially essential in high school for it is the stepping stone into practical life. Only a small per cent of the students enter the college or university, and so the high school is. in truth, the threshold of life. By taking advantage of every department of the sell ml, the student satisfies him r-elf by his thorough preparation for the battles of life; he satisfies his school by bis efficient work and by his harmonizing influence; lie satisfies his fellow-men in later life by bis efforts and his rare ability to render them assistance. Claude Dudley, ’12. f -1 w o Cbc Cbtlb ai CryillK Artist walked eagerly along tlu country road, car-11 gl lying her painting materials. 'I’lie wood, thru’ which ■ ■ she tarried, was very beautiful. Wild roses grew in every fence corner and along the path which led back into the cool green shade of the tall kings of the forest. As she turned a bend in the road, her face lighted with desire; for there, almost hidden in a grove of pines, stood the little white cottage nearly covered with climbing roses. This was the home of The Child of whom her friends had spoken, and who was the cause of her glad journey thru’ the wood. When she had almost reached the little rustic gate The Child herself mine � ut and walked slowly toward the spring. At the sound of footsteps she turned, and The Artist looked at her in wonder. She was about ten years of age, but seemed older. Iler eyes were a deep questioning brown, and her hair curled in soft dark waves over her forehead. But, although her face was beautiful, it was that of a discontented child. After a few minutes conversation The Artist persuaded her to sit for hei portrait. The Artist in painting the picture left out the discontented frown and made the lips curve up-ward laughingly, instead of with the downward pouting droop. When the child received her copy of the picture, she took t to her room. and. placing it before her. studied long and enr� � estlv the laughing countenance. S| e began to wonder if her discontentment had anything to do with the melencholv which saddened the spirits of the milv. She resolved bo keep a smiling face for r few days, the development of her plan that bv her good cheer she finally F i f t v C b e C a u 1 h r o n Che Artist. but, by tin end of tlie time, she was so interested in watching became a happiness to her own and other families. Whenever her old joyless feelings returned she would burry to the picture, and the sight of the smiling face strengthened her resolve to be like it. Faith Lee. ’15. HOW X AT IKK SPEAKS. When all the lambs play about. And all the flowers are jieeping out. And all the sky’s a dreamy blue, I want to be out doors, d n’t you.' Then every butterfly and l ee. That goes so laz’ly buzzing by. And every bird in every tree. All seem to call and call to me. Prentice Coapstick, ’14, SPRING MAS COMK. Spring has come back to us; l eautiful spring! Blue birds and swallows are out on the wing; Over the meadows a carpet of green. Softer and richer than velvet is seen. I’p come the blossoms so bright and so gay. Giving sweet perfumes to welcome the May; Sunshine and music are flooding the air, Beautv ami brightness are now evervwhere. Thten Sheridan. ’14. three tbc The reputation of every scliool is in the keeping of its graduates. Their subsequent careers set the seal upon the value of the work done by the institution. The graduates of the Frankfort High School, whether in higher institutions of learning, or in tin world of business, or professional life, re fleet a continually increasing honor upon their Alina Mater. During the thirty-live years of its existence over eight-hundred diplomas have been granted by this school; the first class to graduate in 187b. numbering six, and the class of 1912 having forty on its roll. It is impossible to report more than a small fraction of the useful and honorable work accomplished 1 y these hundreds of graduates, hut we desire to make mention of esjHN'ially distinguished honors that have come to some of the nuinlier. Martin A. Morrison, of the class of 1878, is now for the second term representing the Ninth District in Congress. William A. Ponce, of the Class of 1888. was graduated from the United States Military Academy. West Point, after which he served as instructor in that institution for one year. Major Pence is at present instructor in the department of Electricity and Mining of the Artillery School at Fortress Monroe. Virginia. Anna Hubbard, 1891. had the honor of introducing the American System of cataloging in the Bihlioteca LaurenziAna of Florence. Italy. Miss Hubbard, who is the buyer of books for the City Library in Cleveland. Ohio, began her career in the City Library at Frankfort. Mrs. Clayton R. Wise, formerly Miss Joyce Price of the F i f t Z b c Z a u I r o n ftlumm. ( lass of 1899, after teaching in the Frankfort City Schools, ami attending Indiana University, taught in Surigao. Mindanao, Philippine Islands, for several years. Mrs. Wise returned to her native country, but was soon recalled to duty in the Islands. Her recall was a tine testimonial of her success as a teacher in the Philippine Islands. George K. Carscallen, of 1902, was graduated from Wabash College, where he distinguished himself in mathematics. He is now instructor in mathematics in the University of Illinois. Karl Slipher. ’02, is at present at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff. Arizona. He traveled in Europe, in 1905, as a representative of Indiana University and Lowell Observatory, at which time he witnessed the eclipse of the sun in Spain. TT« was graduated from Indiana University in 190(1. and in 1!H 7. went to South America to witness unusual astronomical features. He has since written articles for the Century Magazine concerning the same, and is now at I vowel 1 Observatory as photographer. William Farber, ’03, who was graduated from the United States Naval Academy. Annapolis, in 1907. while Past Midshipman. aboard the battleship “Kansas.” was with the fleet that made the celebrated tour of the world, in 1908 and 1909. Lieutenant Farber is now al oard the “Roc,” a torpedo boat stationed in Now York IIarl or. Harry Fisk. ’05, is in New York City studying Art. He S] end8 two days each week in his studio, and the other four days he designs for the Colgate Company. Walter Wirick. of January 11 Class, 1ms accepted a |X si- y - f i V e She Cauldron tion as assistant editor of the “National Socialist, «� I ! .1 recently started in Washington, D. C. Prior to his 8PP‘ menu Mr. Wirick attended school in New � rk ( it . Mr. Valentine Coble is in New York City, studying titrating, in the Art League there. Mr. Floyd Russel, of the ’ll Class, wrote and composed the music for die annual Wabash Minstrel Show lor this year. It is a noticeable faet that four of the Frankfort, men attending Wabash College this year are in the Wabash Glee Club Floyd Russel. Walter Beck, Walter Fowler, and John Farlier. Frankfort High School is certainly well represented. CLASS OF 1911. Chester Auglie Shanklin’s Hardware Store Frankfort. Ross Alter Forest. Indiana. Caroline Berry Frankfort. Ross Brock— married — living in Frankfort. Pauline Closs on Frankfort, Pavey’g Grocery. Mary Corbett—home. Ruv Collins home. Dora Gray home. Florence Gates Frankfort Public Library. Irene Kelly Shortle’s store. Olive Kissinger F. II. S. | ost-cour8e. hla Maish- home. Fifty Haven McClure- DePauw. Goldie Rcigle Marion Normal School. Ruth Robinson - home. Ferry Swaekhammer home. Ilalford St .nns teacher near Forest. Walter Wirick Washington. D. C.. editor. Mildred Abernathy teaching. Lucille Boohor Business College. Indianapolis. Robert Baldwin —home. Sjiencer’s 5 and 10c store. Valen Coble New York (Mty. studying Art. Omer Collins- home. Pearce Coapstick teaching in Clinton County. John Farber 'Wabash College. Glen Kern railway mail clerk. Cecil Goff teaching in Clinton County. Ruth I ce home, supply teacher. LaYonne Maish Terre Haute Normal School. Bessie Miller Dayton, Ohio. Floyd Russel— Wabash College. Ruby Reigle Marion Normal School. Pauline Sliarrick home. ( la renee S|� encer—I)ePauw. Lee Swaekliammer home. Frederick Thrasher DePauw. Roxie Z.crfas Marion Normal School. Elgin Baker home. - i X Che C a u I t r o n P i f t y • i r v c n H b c Cauldron £bc Sunshine Society. The Sunshine Society of the Frankfort sehool is an organization composed of the girls of the high school. It is a chapter of the International Sunshine Society, which was organized in 189T . and which has its general head(|uarters at 9(� Fifth Avenue. New York City. Our chapter is a very young one. for it has been organized hut five months. At the close of the noon session on Friday. November 24. 1911, the girls of the high school held a meeting to discuss whether they should form an organization of this kind. Several girls knew of such societies, and were able to tell us of some of the duties of those organizations and of the work accomplished. The girls were all enthusiastic ever the prospect of such work, and immediately set about electing the officers. Ruth Morrison was chosen President. Edith Coulter Vice-President. Martha Kramer Secretary, Katherine Norris Cor res jx Hiding Secretary, and Hazel Mungcr Treasurer. Through our corres|H� nding Secretary, we received helps and suggestions from several neighboring chapters, and also, from the Secretary of the International Sunshine Society, all of which proved very helpful in our work for Thanksgiving and ('hristmas. Our obligation and duty as a part of such an institution are to carry kindness and cheerfulness to every one. Thanksgiving came so soon after we had organized that we found it impossible to raise sufficient money, therefore we decided to ask-all members of the high school to help us at this time. Every pupil was asked to contribute a small sack of potatoes and apples. Barrels were put in the lower hall of the building in which the donation might l e placed. The students responded freely, and thirty large baskets were filled, half with potatoes and half with apples. Also some clothing was donated and sent out with the baskets. A small amount of money was collected at this time, and the baskets were, purchased in which the donations were delivered. Two of the high school boys of-ferred their automobiles, and on Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving, the c unmittee in charge delivered the baskets to many needy families, names of such families having been received from different sources. At Christmas time the work was carried on in much the same manor. However, this time each class furnished some one thing: potat cs. bread, beans, rise,coffee, hominy, and apples were donated. One class contributed money, with which ranges, nuts, and candy were purchased. Thirty baskets were filled with variety enough in each basket to make a good Christinas dinner. The Saturday before Christmas the baskets were delivered to needy families throughout the city. Tlu- faculty have helped us at different times and have shown their appreciation of, and interest in, our work. AJ-tlioug we have not accomplished much up to this time, our members have tl c interest and enthusiasm which indicate that much will l e done in the future, toward extending our sunshine to others, for this is our pur|M)8e as an organization. Fifty-eight Z b e C a u I b r o it OFFICERS OF SUNSHINE SOCIETY. F i f t y • n i n c Z h c C a u I fc r o n Ovc best id. The orchestra is among our most useful organizations, for it affords those pupils who can play instruments an opportunity to further their musical knowledge under a good in sir u tor. In additi n to the advantages brought to the individual mem Ik is of the orchestra, the school itself is benefitted; first, it brings pleasure to the students th.ru ’ the entertainments it gives: second, it is an aid in giving the various entertainments undertaken by the school; and third, it gives our school the reputation of lieii.g a progressive one, for when an audience hears such music as mr orchestra produces, it judges that we an a live, wide-awake school. From the time of the organization of the first orchestra in F. II. S., in 1007. there has been a steady growth and improvement, until the orchestra this year is. perhaps, tlu best we have ever had. Not only has Miss Buchanan proved herself ;:ii excellent director, hut the orchestra is c unposed of more members who have ability and experience. During the fall term, the orchestra mastered quite a number of selections, some of which were rendered in such a credit able manner at the (Mass Flay, as to cause much favorable comment. During the spring term, the rehearsals have l een spent on the orchestration to the “Mikado.” It is in these operatic efforts of the high school that the value of the orchestra is beet shown, for not only is it a decided advantage for the choruses to have orchestral accompaniment throughout their rehearsals, but. thru’ the orchestra, the necessity for outside assistance is eliminated. Theorchestia will play at the oratorical contest at I afay-ette. May 10. as well as at tlu commencement exercises. The mcmheis of tlu organization feel duly proud of the fad that they have been invited to play at the oratoiica contest, since this music is usually furnished by professional musicians. Dincior, Miss l.enore Buchanan. (Jail Stockdale. Paris Ktockdnle. Dan Buck. Florence French. Hazel.I ones. Fcrly Pavey. Carl Kraft. Pauli Gossett. Victor Heritage. Basil Walters. MBMHKRS: Piano. Dan Spaulding. Herman Hertz. Violin. Irene Dapple. Ktigeiu Powel. Cor net a. Carlos Werts. Clarinets. Francis Pavey. Don Stockdale. F Horns. Hoy Unger. Trombone. Lynch Yuille. Sixty Drums. C I) c C .1 u I D r o ii Sixty- one H be Cauldron Uk literacy Society. The Literary Society of the Frankfort High School, organ jzed in 1907. was formed, not only for the purpose of adding to the pupils’ store t knowledge, but, also, tor the purpose of aiding them in acquiring ability to speak well, and to appear with ease before an audience. In addition, the programs were to afford some entertainment for the students and thus vary the monotony of the regular school work. This society has undergone some changes since its organization. At first there were nine organizations: eight class societies and one general society. Each class had its own officers a president, a vice-president, and a secretary and met once a month: thus eight distinct literary programs were earned on at the same time. In the middle of each month, the general society, composed of all the students and presided over by a president chosen from the Senior Slass, met in tin assembly room. The programs of the different classes varied: one class might have a miscellaneous program, consisting of music, recitations, and papers: another might have a debate; and still another a musical program. The program of the general literary society varied in the same way Later the class organizations gave way to the present general organization which holds its meetings every two weeks, instead of once a month. The Senior Class is held response hie for the programs. They, with the aid of each class presi dent, select the pupils who are to Ik on the programs, and aid such pupils in the preparation of their work. .Just as before, the programs vary. One miscellaneous program given under the direction of the .January ’12 class, consisted of the following subjects: music, recitations, and papers on Mormonisin, The Coronation of King George V. Canadian Reciprocity, and The Frankfort High School Gymnasium. One of the debates was Res lvcd that C-ciisorship of the Stage Should Be Adopted”. The ast program given by the May’ class of 1912 was as follows: Inaugural Address ...................................... Paul Gosset History of Indiana ....................................Forest Bailey Clarinet Solo................................... Karl Kraft New Harmony Community......................... Beruus Ilodgcn Piano Solo.................................... Louise Fortune Underground Railway .....................George Stoncbroakor Piano Duet .........................Ruth Stone, Julia Dillon Early Settlers of Indiana...................... Anna Morris Piano Solo.................................... Miriam Stein Indiana Writers ............................... Beryl Fernald Reading from Riley..............................Hazel Mlinger The officers of the Literary Society of 1911-12 were ns follows: October 1 � January, President. Waiter Cobee; Secre- tary. Hattie Campbell: January to June, President, Paul Gossett : Secretary, Paul McMasters. SI xly.twfi Z b c C a u I r o n Sixty - three Z b c a u I D r o u v. iHiflb School Our history of class plays is a brief one. Only five plays have been givtn, and they within the last lour years, yet each has met with success and public approbation that has increased year by year. The graduating: class of 1909 was the first to attempt anything of the kind, each section giving an entertainment in the assembly-room of the high school building. The January section presented “A Scrap of Paper' and the May section. Richard Sheridan’s “She Stoops to Conquer.” Roth entertainments were well received by pleased audiences. Embold-ened by the success of their predecessors, the two sections of the 1910 class joined forces, went a step farther, and gave their play. “The Rivals.” hv Oliver Goldsmith, at the Rlinn Theatre. This plan of uniting sections, and of using ‘lie theatre for presentation has been followed by succeeding classes, because it gives wider range for tin selection of a cast, better facilities for producing the play, and larger seating capacity for the increasing audiences. Owing to the difficulty of finding a play suitable for amateur w � rk, the class of 1911 decided to rej� eat “ A S rai of Pa] er.” Though many people in the audience had seer it presented by the January {section of the 1909 class, the fact did not diminish the enthusiasm of its reception, nor lessen the expressions of | opulnr s « t Class lpla :s. approval. Tim msl class play, “Tin Butterflies,” was given by the class of 11112, oil 1 riday evening, January 26. This is a three-act comedy by Guy Carleton, well adapted for amateur work, yet possessing features that require no little ability and a great amount of earnest effort to master. Clever advertising on the part of high school pupils, and pleasant weather conditions gave an audience that i lacked the house. The play is a happy mingling of money affairs and love tangles, wealth and aristocracy, ambitious widows, efficient mothers, spendthrift sons, and vivacious daughters, the whole leavened by the presence of the sedate family butler and the inoffensive tailor. Under the direction of Miss Howard the presentation was a success throughout—not a hitch, not a flaw, marred a single act. The pleasure of the audience was much increased by the delightful music furnished by the high school orchestra, under the direction of Miss Buchanan. A moderate price of admission lias always been charged for these entertainments, the proceeds being used to purchase gifts for the school. A large sum was realized this year, and the class left as their memorial, four large pictures two for the study hall, and two for the senior English classroom and a number of reference books for the library of the high school. f-fonr Z b c da u I ft r o n THK BUTTERFLIES.” Sixty- five Cbe daulbron Class E a£ Immediately after th � « lnAA of flip school on ThnrsdftV afternoon tli curtain in front of fl e obwwWv room w«« dropped and the work of decorating the stage was begun. I In .stage was entirely draped with black crepe-paper and dark-red footlights were placed across the front. Promptly at one thirty o’clock l ri b� y afternoon Page Conley, dressed in full evening dress, with hair p wdered. appeared before the curtain and gave a short prologue in which he hinted at what was to follow. The curtain was then raised and the much surprised audience beheld the wonderful “Hall of Fame.” Wonderful, because on this day ten members of this extraordinary class had become so famous that their statues a ere placed beside the over lonesome figures of Lincoln and Shakespeare. The handsome group of ten. represented his tory, oratory, mirth, athletics, music, poetry, painting, the suffragette, and the Lady Bountiful. Walter Cohee representing Hamdad, Son of Sliamdad, prophet of Seniordum. then entered followed by Cupid, represented hv Kditli Campbell, who with ceremonious action unlocked the statue of History, protraved by Hespa Booher. who came to life and gave the class history. Cupid then applied the magic key to oratory , which was represented by Frank Keene, who broke forth in a rich stream of monologue John Redman and Hazel Alexander, who portrayed athletics, were brought to life, each doing an appropriate “stunt” with the zeal of a true athlete. Following these Sarabelle Harmony, who represented mirth, hurst Slit Ercrciscs. forth and told all the jokes of the class much to the amusement of all. ('upid then brought to life “The Three Graces,” namely Music, jjortrayed by Hattie Cambell, Poetry by Florence ’onithwaite. and Painting by Julia Dillen. Hattie proved her ability beyond doubt, by giving a vocal solo accompaning herself on the accordian. Florence then recited the class |H� em. followed by Julia, who painted a picture which displayed ail idealistic likeness of Mr. Stubbs. As soon as the “Th re© Graces” had again become quiet, Alice Leisure, who took the part of the suffragette, broke forth in a convincing argument ujion tho subject of “Woman’s Bights.” But no sooner bad the audience liegun to breathe again than Blanche Martin, or Lady Bountiful, became animated and bequeathed the heirlooms of the class to the lower classmen. At this point a censorship committee, composed of Dr. George Leisure, Professor Veda Good and Dean Wilmot entered this hall on an inspection tour. K very thing was satisfactory hut the statue of William Shakespeare and the one representing football. These the committee decided should be ejected from the Frankfort High School. The curtain was then dropjied for a minute or two. after which time it again arose and the class song, the words of which were written by Hattie Campbell, was sung, and thus ended the happiest day of the four long years of school. The success of this Class Day was due the untiring efforts of Miss naybnugh and Mr. Tippie. • - i Sixty - s e C b c 1 a u I r o n e n C b c Cauldron Che fit The Frankfort High School has always manifested a great interest in music, and all the entertainments given by this department have been of high order, and have always been well received by the people of the city. The first attempt 0f any consequence at combining music and dramatic art was in 1909, when the high school choruses, under the direction of Miss Ellen Bussell, presented the o| eretta “Pauline.’’ Following this, in 1910. the girls’ chorus gave the Cau'ata, King Rene’s Daughter and. on the same evening, the entire high school chorus gave “The Building of the Ship.” Both productions were well rendered and enthusiastically received by an appreciate audience. In the spring of 1911, under the leadership of Mrs. Anikins, the High School Chorus, assisted by Mrs. A. A. MeClamroch. soprano, Mrs. Clara M. Kellar of Indianapolis, contralto. Dr. V. C. Fulluun. tenor, and Mr. Walter E. Beck, biass, gave the cantata “The Rose Maiden.” Each year shows the great strides taken in development along musical lines, which sets a higher standard for further efforts. This year, April 19, 1912, at the Blinn Theatre, was presented the “Mikado,” a Japanese operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan This was the most pretentious work ever attempted by the students of the high school, and the cast was made up of the most talented of the students. They drilled faithfully for months under the able direction of Miss Buchanan. The chorus, which was composed of the members of the boys’ and girls’ choruses, numbered eighty. Two per- Sixty Mha o. formamoes of the “Mikado” were given. In order to give more of the students an opportunity to use their dramatic and musical ability, a different cast of principals was used for each performance The plot of the opera centers about a wandering minstrel — who in reality is the son of the Mikado—a quaint young maid just out of school, and the officials and other persons of the x illage of Titipu. The play has many amusing incidents and is full of beautiful music. DRAMATIS PERSONAE. The Mikado of Japan...............Paul Cohee, Fred Cobee Xauki Poo (his son, distinguished as a wandering minstrel in love with Yum Yum) ... .Willard Thurman. Otis Miner Ko-Ko (Lord High Executor of Titipu).....Herscliel Bryant Pooh Bah (Lord High Everything Else)........John Redmon Pish Tish (A Noble Lord) ........................Roy Unger Three Sisters and Wards of Koko: Yum Yum.......................Elizabeth Lydy, Daisy Baker Pitti Sing .................lean Miller, Gretelien Baldwin Peep Boo....................... Marie Cann, Sylvia Unger Katisha (elderly lady in love with Xanki Poo). .Edith Harmon Chorus of School Girls ami Nobles. Act I. Koko’s Garden. Act II. Same ns Act I. • r i K h t Z b c Cauldron S i x t y • n i n e Che (I a u I h r o n Del Three years ago Northwestern Indiana High School Triangular Debating longue was organized by the high schools of Lebanon, t'rawfordsville and Frankfort. A constitution was then adopted wherein was specified tlie following: (1) . “The purpose of this League shall Ik to hold one debate each year on tlu first Friday night in March, in each city, under the auspices of the local high school.” (2) . “Kaoli team shall I e composed of three members (all boys) selected in any manner each local high school may choose.” (.‘I). “The affirmative teams shall debate at home and the negative teams away. In even years Frankfort’s negative team shall debate at Lebanon. In odd years Frankfort’s negative team shall delwite at Crawfordsville.” (4). “Each year there shall Ik a fifteen dollai (15) trophy awarded to the winning school. In ease each school wins a debate, each school shall bo allowed five dollars ($; ) for its trophy” At the first meeting, the principals provided that the winning school should receive as a trophy a large silver cup, hut this year, this plan was abandoned for the plan of awarding prize money as stated above in the fourth section of the constitution. Lebanon lias l een the fortunate school and has shown great ability in debating as she lias, each year, won l oth debates. thus entitling her to the grand prize. F’rankfort lias not done so well. In the first and second contest we won one debate. But both of our teams were defeated this year. Our affirmative team, altlio’ it failed to get a winning decision s c ’ atc from tlu- judges, tied in score of per cent with their opponents. the t rawfordsville negative team. The question debated was: “Resolved, That all Indiana cities should adopt commission form of government.” The following were the membeis of the teams: Affirmative. Paul McMastcrs. Levi Ilorlacher. Ernest Thompson. Fre l (-ohee, Alternate Negative. Jerome Epstein. Paul Meifeld. ♦ Maude Dudley. Uiwrence Holmes. Alternate. A home elub comj osed of twenty four members, is now organized under the direction of Mr. Farr. A challenge has been accepted from the Nohlesville High School debaters, and a contest will be bold at Nohlesville, April 19. The members of the team are: Orpha Holmes. Levi Horlacher. Ernest Thompson. The interest in this work is growing each year. The value of it cannot l e over-estimated. It is tlu exercise for the mind as is athletics for the body. There is no field of activity in which the experience acquired proves more Wnefieinl to the student. It enables him to stand firmly hv his convictions in the face of opposition, and defend himself in a manner creditable both to himself and his opjument. A man to lx of any force in the world must have convictions and he able to defend them with a force that proves their truth. Thus, in view of the fact tlmt debating is the vehicle for the conveyance of conviction, it is self-evident that success in such work has a far-reaching effect. .• e n t • H b e C a u 1 fc r o n ■ TRIANGULAR DEBATE 1912. f C b c C a u I b r o n Chinos Oratorical HAZEL Iii 1905 an Oratorical Society was organized, composed of the high schools of Frankfort, Lebanon, Crawfordsville, No-blesville, and Rushville. In 1910 Lafayette entered the So eiety. Seven annual contests have been held, and Frankfort has been represented successively, by Minim Kpstein, Rudolph Spray, Grover Frankenfield. Mary Salmon, diaries Anderson. Muriel Carson, and Hazel Mlinger. In 1906 Rudolph Spray, and in 190S Mary Salmon, won first place for Frankfort. In these contests great interest is always manifested, and particularly interesting was the one of 1911 held in Frankfort. The night of the contest, each school sent a large delegation with its representative, and the theatre was taxed to its capacity. Miss Hazel Munger, after a vigorously fought 4primary”, received the honor of representing our school. To obtain a hotter representative would have been difficult, if not impossible. Miss Monger was exceptionlv strong in oratory. On the platform, she had an individual grace, natural gestures, and a modest self-confidence, that were in themselves true eloquence. In her delivery, she was deliberate and pleasing. Her voice had a wide oompsss and variotv, and almost a MUNGER masculine jiower and depth, yet at the same time it lacked none of those pleasing feminine qualities which are so desirable. All these qualities exerted an influence that gave their owner a commanding power over her audience. The place given us. much to our amazement, was the third and not the first. One judge gave ns first : another second; and another gave us sixth. Thus we lost the contest. The coining contest for 1912 will Ik. hold at Lafayette, May 10. Judging from indications this contest will be even more interesting than that of last year. Many students arc to enter the try-out. Among these there is much oratorical talent and that talent is being develop] to the highest possible degree by each contestant. Some of them have employed private instructors in public speaking, and each is eoiiscioneiously putting forth his every effort to do his best. The contestants, in short, have determined that this oratorical contest must, if possible, be won by Frankfort this year, and they realize that this can Ik done only by a speaker of merit. “Sneers.s to the Successful” Seventy-two Z b c (L a u I t r o n .football £ LEE W. HARRINGTON Never before lias F. II. S. been represented on the gridiron as she was this season. The credit for such a team falls to the individual work of each player, Coach Harrington’s faith in his men. and the hard and steady training he put them through; also, to the support given by the students, for never was such spirit shown in F. II. S. May this spirit continue and ever grow stronger. Frankfort vs. West LaFai rtte. In the o]K ning game of the season, played at West Lafayette, the men, although they did not win, fully demonstrated the fact that F. H. S. was going to have a winning team. Grover and Price were the stars, but all of the men played exceptionally considering the wet and heavy condition of tiie field, the fact that it rained during most of the game, and the fact that a great many of our players were inexperienced. Frankfort vs. Noblcsvitlr. Our next game was played at Noblesville, where the men, through the exjicrience gained in the Oak wood game, retrieved themselves by defeating their opponents with a 33 to 0 score. The sensational run down the field, of John Redmon with five men hanging on. was the only spectacular play made during the game. Frankfort vs. Elwood. The next game was played with FJwood on our home field. KI wood proved another victim of F. II. S. But this victory was gained only after a hard fight on the part of F. II. S. Again and again we pierced their line with the old worn-out line plunge, and each time netted a gain. The toe work of Harrison, the end inns of Ornate and Bowers, the defensive work of Ticen, made them the stars of the game. The score was 23 to 10. Frankfort vs. Rennssrlaer. After spending several weeks in practice we took the Rensselaer team “on.” They were claimants of the Northern Indiana Championship, and were intent upon defeating us; hut to no avail. The F. II. S. gridiron heroes were just as intent as they, but we seemed to play in tough luck all during the game. Twice, when the whistle blew, we were with-in six incites of Reunsselaer’s goal line. Again we seemed to have a day off. when Harrison from the twenty-five yard line tried a drop, which hit the cross bar and bounced back on the field. Wo were to have played Logansport on Thanksgiving Day, but owing to the heavy snowfall, the game was impossible. Probably it is better for Logans] ort that, we did not play for she certainly would have met defeat. This ended one of the most successful football seasons Frankfort lias bad for sometime. - f u r t Gbc c a u I ft r o n COAPST1CK DORNF.R CHOATE CROVER BAUERS KEEN HARRINGTON FENCE CONLEY DERRICK McMASTERS TICEN REDMON PRICE COIIEE HARRISON Seventy - five Z b c C a u ( ft r o n Basket Ball. V. H. S. did not until this year, adopt basketball as a form of athletics, and lienee the students are not warmed up to the possibilities of the game as they should Ik . We admit that from the viewpoint of other schools, we did not put up much of a game, but from our own viewpoint when we consider the fact that we did not have a good “gym,” that the game was new to the follows and hence had to be learned from the beginning. that we were unable to secure the best material because of delinquencies, we think we have had a fairly good season Although the loss of Ticen, Sheridan, and Derrick will Ik keenly felt, we are hojieful for a great and season next year. Forwards. Sheridan. 0. Sheets. Center. Anderson Haggard Personnel of the Team. Guards. Ticen. I?. Sheets. Substitutes. (’ave Holland. a successful Seventy - six Che a a u I i r o n S ( v e i) t y • t c v t n Z b c C a u I t r o n Crack Ccant. Frankfort was not in a position to send a large team to participate in the state meet held at Terre Haute, May 20, ’l l. Our school felt that we had a chance to win but one event, the relay race. Those who composed the team were, Collins, Choate, Rothenborgor and Sheets. Every man ran bis quarter with all the power that was in him. Nevertheless, the finish came with a man ffioro Manual Training High School first about three yards in advance of Sheets, who finished second. The loss of this race was a great disap| ointment. but proved to F. II. S. that there was still good material within her ranks, and that by earnest work she should In able to regain an enviable place in interscbolast.ic track ami field meets. TRIANGULAR TRACK MEET. On May G, ’ll, a track meet was held between Lebanon, Crawfordsville, and Frankfort, which resulted in Orawfords-ville winning with .39 points. The results of each event are as follows: Erents Record. Winner School. Second School. Third School. 100 yd. Dash. 11 sec. Davison Yawfordsville Sheets F. 11. S. Maxwell Crawfordsville 220 yd. Dash 25 sec. Davison C ra w f rdsvi 11 e Sheets F. II. S. Grimes (Yawfordsville 440 yd. Dash 54 2-5 sec. Sheets F. IT. S. Patterson (■ rawf rdsvilie Grimes (Yawfordsville mile tun. 2:22 ('oil ins F. H. S. Coajxdick F. H. S. Campbell Lebanon Milo run 5:22% Collins f. ir. s. Coajxstick K H. S. Cline Lebanon 120 vd. Hurdle 20 sec. Goodwin 1 .ohanon 'I'liomiison F. H. S. Gordon Lebanon 220 vd. Hurdle 31 sec. Powell Lebanon Thompson F. H. S. Valentine Crawfordsville High .Tump 4 ft. 10 in. Huffman (Yawfordsville White Lebanon Snyder (Yawfordsville Broad Jump. 19 ft. Davison Crawfordsville Purdue ! .ebanon Maxwell Crawfordsville Pole Vault 9 ft. G in. Coffin (Yawfordsville McKinnio Lebanon lleadv 1Lebanon Shot Put 34 ft. Huffman ('rawi ordsvi Ho Bcrrv Lebanon Hill (Yawfordsville Discus Throw 82 P. 4 in. Ctirfs f. ir. s. Low man Ijebanoit Derry Lebanon Mile Relay.... Z b c Cauldron TRACK ANI) RELAY TEAMS 1911. Seventy •nine Z be Cauldron i in'11 y Z b c C a u l t r o n Society. JUXJOK RECEPTION. Perhaps tlie most original )tarty ever given by a Junioi Class of the F. II. S. was the reception of the class of 1912 to the class of 1911. Miss Gertrude Hcavilon, a member of the 1912 class, o| ened her beautiful country home near Jefferson for the use of her class. A special train took the guests to Jefferson, and after a short walk, they reached the Hcavilon home. The large lawn was made beautiful by the many varicolored Japanese lanterns and lighted tapers, placed on small tables, scattered here and then over the grounds. Soon after our arrival, an out of door l)anquet was served on the lawn under the trees. A pretty favor, a pink carnation, was found f� t each plate. An orchestra added gnyetv to the dinners. A large front porch proved ample room for an after-dinner dance. Other forms of amusement were found by those who did not care to dance. For several hours the merriment continued. Near midnight, a crowd of laughing boys and girls came home on their special train, all declaring with one voice. “I have lrad the time of my life.” RENTOR RECEPTION. The Juniors and the members of the Faculty were enter-tairod by the graduating class at a farewell dinner on May 25, 1911. Mr. Omer Collins acted as toastmaster, and many men of mature years could not have filled tlie place so well. A number of the members of the class and of the Faculty were quick to respond to “s] eooli!” Not altogether was wit the reigning spirit of the evening, for the toasts from class mem hers dealt with almost every phase of their post high school hto the sad and serious, the gay and frivolous. Sorrow was expressed by the Senior Class, whose school existence was over, whose many pleasant friendship were about to be severed, and whose tutu re was only a l� ig question mark. Vet as a background for the question mark, we could sec “Ambition’ and “Success.” SENIOR CLASS PARTIES. On November 1, 1911, the May section of the Senior class gave a class party at the home of a class mate, Paul McMasters. Although a card jmrty had lieen planned for tlie evening it soon develop'd that euchre and live hundred were to Ik the chief amusements of the evening. Early in the evening apple cider and po) con were placed within eonven ient reach of the guests, loiter, a two-course luncheon was served four course being served to Professor Lee Winegar Harrington. The, entire class of 1912 was entertained on the evening of March 27, at the home of Martha Kramer. The evening was devoted to cards and music. The evening, a most enjoyable one, passed only too quickly. Since then, we Seniors have felt more keenly than ever before, just what good times in high school mean, and how soon the class will be separated; we now realize how much should Ik made of the last year, not only in study, but in the development f friendship within the class. Perhaps these Eighty-one Z b c Cauldron class parties do more to weld the class together into a good-natured, friendly “bunch” of hoys and girls, than a year of association within the class room. SENIOU DANCE. The Senior Class of .January, 11113, were so anxious “to break into’ society that they could not wait for their Junior and Senior receptions, lienee, they decided to make their debute early, long before the accustomed time. As a result, they succeeded in getting their names in the papers with a free write-up. The headline, “12B ( lass Dance” ‘‘Big Suc- cess”, was followed by something like this: Last night about thirty-three couples of the Senior Class from the high school, with several of their friends, gave a dance at the Blinn Academy. The hall was beautifully decorated, but owinfg to a deficit of some fifteen cents, the punch, which was to have been served dining tbe intermission was taken back to Cush-was However, the danee proved to Ik one of those usually enjoyable “class” affairs, and as all crowded down the stairway, some one, not a Senior, was heard to remark “Some class to that!” Kighty-two Z b c Z Eighty-thrcc In putting this section before the public the editors do so fully conscious of the fact tliat tlieir Work will be but the feeblest attempt when compared with some of the sayings of that past master at the art of ex|H unding stale jokes, (’. L. Stubbs. Uet First Base Ball Game. Veda Good was a bright girl and her escort. Glenn Kern, who was also her intended, was delighted to find how quickly she grasped the points of the game. She got on so well that Glenn ventured a witicism on the subject. “Baseball reminds me of the household ’, he remarked, “there’s the plate, the hatter, the fouls, the flies, etc.” “Aim! it reminds me of marriage.” she retorted, “first the diamond where they are engaged, then the struggle and the hits, then the men going out. and, finally, the difficulty they have in getting home.” And he sat ami thought. Many are called on. hut few reeite. Advice to F. II. S. Debaters. When in doubt for a argument. turn to statistics. They should sound wise, and very few people will do the (arithmetic)) necessary to eontridict you. Greenness Accounted For. Student That new teacher seems to Ik pretty green to l e a college graduate- A not! ter Student Maybe it was an agricultural school that Mr. Mabrey attended. 0, it’s easy enough to look pleasant When one hasn’t a cause for regret. But Tim is a man worth whilo Because he can ever smile, Even tho’ “Pill” is a suffragette. -♦- Mr. Harrington “What is all that commotion in the back of the room about ?” MaryGorham “I sneezed.’’ Marvelous Incident. April 12- Dorothy Meredith arrived at school at 8:2fi a. m. Sbortle’s FRANKFORT'S Quality Store Z' 1 OOP GOODS priced like second rates is pushing this business upward every passing day. Better value for your money than any other store can give as a trip thru the store and a look will tell you. Sbcrtlc’s N. Side Square FRANKFORT, IND. The Best Place in Town ...TO BUY... IDruQS, 36oohs, Stationery ant all Ikinbs of Rtblctic (Boobs in season ASHMAN CULLOM West Side Druggists OTIS MILLER The only leading first-class GROCERY in the city. PHONE 183 Force of Uabit. hit rally. “Why did you break vour “Here are a lot of sugges-engagomcnt .with the school lions from outsiders as to how teacher!’’ to run this nowsjmper. See “If 1 failed to show up at t|iat they are carried out.’’ her house every evening, she “Yes,, sir,” said the office expected me to bring a written jM)V all([ putting them all in the excuse signed by my mother.” NVaste pnj er basket, promptly —carried them out. Ilerschell Bryant (in llis- — tory (’lass) — Ignorance is «Qy.� � Derrick—“I have Jit-bliss. I hat s why I ill happy. erarv aspirations.” Dossett—“That so? Do you “Keep thy ‘pony’, imd thy write for moneyT” ‘pony’ will keep thee from be- “Oy” “Yes. that reminds ing flunked.—(With apologies me that I must write to dad tu-to Ben Franklin). night ” Peoples Life Insurance Company FRANKFORT, IND. Capital, S100.000 Assets. $250,000 Insurance In Force, $3,506,722 Surplus to Policy Holders. $140,000 A Sound, Progressive Home Company HOME OFFICE: American National Bank Building No-one would ever say that there were no orators in F. II. S. after hearing Tom Forsythe make his inaugural address at the Old Fiddler’s contest. We desire the attention of all geomletry students to a proposition which Mr. Harrington declares is his favorite. hi the Lower Assembly• “Hiram’’ Staley— ‘ Where’s some foolscap!” “Doc” Boulden—“There is your lint hanging on that hook. I 'nanswered question — ••Was the singing of the Mikado east heavenly or unearthly!” What’s the use of playing football out of doors when you can play it inside just as well, the only restriction being that it must be called basket ball! Physics problems oft remind us We can make our lives sublime And by asking foolish questions Take all of Mjr. Tippie’s time. (Latin Class is scanning) — Miss Olaybaugh—“all beat it.” “Doc” Hardgrove advertises that he has removed corns from all the crowned heads of Europe. “How interesting. You say you are an old soldier.” “Brick”Pence—“Yes, lady, I’ve been soldiering all me life and I expect to ‘soldier’ the rest of it” o I L t. V. . M V M EAT WHERE THEY ALL EAT Amich Cress ■Restaurant EVERYBODY GOES TO AMICH’S BERT E. ISGRIGG ODcrcbant bailor jfranhfort.llnb. TKLKPIIONB 1HI We carry a large stock of absolutely high-grade woolens, all in exclusive patterns. In my line I have the famous “Shackamaxon ” guaranteed fabrics. Tailoring that is employed in the making of our garments is nothing less than perfection. The Individuality of our Clothes command prices of $30.00 to $50.00 “Make Us Your Tailor” Character That’s more to us than anything else, to have our character “above reproach. We can not afford to sell you anything but the very best goods, and ...REXALL REMEDIES... uphold their reputation in this respect. ...ONE FOR EACH ILL... AT O. M. HAMMOND SON Telepone 190 East Side of Square I AMBROS COHtVS THEODORE KARAktSIS The Frankfort Candy Kitchen Home-made Candies Fresh Every Day.... ...FINE CALIFORNIA FRUITS... Sodas and all Fancy Drinks served with Pure Crushed Fruits in the most sanitary manner. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Meifeld Building North Side Square The Modern 'Feu Command-meats. 1. Thou slmlt not swipe. 2. Tliou shall not wander about on the High School floors. .'I. Thou shall not pervert library books |o thine own use, for verily the spy doth lurk in the land and spy for thy downfall. 4- Thou shall not covet thy chum’s beau neither her “pony” nor her wearing ap-parel. 5. Thou shall not take the name of thy instructor in vain, for he will Hunk thee. 6. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor, to get a stand in with a Prof. 7. Thou slialt not smoke cigarettes nor pipe in the high school building nor on the premises thereof, or thy days will be short in the F. II. S. land. 8. Five days shalt thou labor and do all thy work, but the sixth is a hor day, in it thou shalt do no work, neither thou nor thy girl, nor thy “pony,” nor any friend that desires to borrow thy “pony.” 1 . Honor thy Prof, and jolly up tlie faculty, that thy grades may lx high. 10. Thou shalt not attend the nickel movements at night, except when escorted by thy parents. M iss Claybaugli,” Conjugate any Latin verb.” First Pupil, “What did she say” Second Pupil, Ditto, “Purndif I know.” First Pupil, (conjugating) Durndifino. durndifinas. durn-difinat. durmlitinamus, durn-difinatis, durndifinant. Miss Claybaugli (in Vergil) discussing Dido’s love for Aeneas -“When a woman is in love she will listen attentively to a story of her lover, no matter how long or uninteresting it is ahem at least that is what I am told.” 'The Senior History Class certainly owe Mr. Farr a vote of thanks for tin exceptionally interesting literature he has provided them by having the Congressional Record sent to our school. Largest Makers of Good Shoes in the World GHERE'S SELZ ROYAL BLUE SHOE STORE CAST SIDE SQUARE FRANKFORT. IND F. K. LANE Don't Scratch Your Head But Scratch Up Suits and Shirts 50c To Order and Buy a Bottle of Where the Styles DANDFROFF Conte Front AT Big 4 Barber Supply Room 4. J. W. Coulter J. C. DARLING Building PROPRIETOR Mammoth mmmmm Grocery.... Up-to-the-Minute for Good Things to Eat. PHONE 483 ARMANTROUT BROS. 55-57 W. Washington Street You will always find dependable Footwear for all the Family at Irwin Goldsberry’s No. 6. N. Side Square MMIMNI AFTER SCHOOL Enjoy an Hour’s Recreation ...AT THE... PRINCESS There are Times in Every Lite That Stand Out as Events...... Graduation time is one of them, and there is nothing finer thun the expression of your good will by making the proper gift; a remembrance which links the giver and the gift with the event. Come iu and look over our stock of beautiful presents for such occasions. Frank S. Crebs Company JEWELERS Kh.hI Side Square First Aid To Our Struggling Poets. A Vo understand that there is much unhappiness among our High School poets this year, especially our so-called occasional poets, because there is such a paucity of rhymes to “twelve,” “delve” and “shelve” being the only really obvious ones. We sympathize with them, and are glad for their benefit to point a way out of their difficulty which after much hard labor we have discovered, and which will become clear to thorn when they have read the following speci-man lines- How crisp the air, how sweet the sun. That shines in nineteen-eleven plus one. How good it is to be alive In dear old nineteen-seven plus five. How welcome are the scenes to me Dear nineteen-fifteen minus three. What, deeds to dare, what deeds to do In nineteen-four plus six plus two. How good to dig, how sweet to delve, In good, old nineteen hundred twelve. Life is a dream of sweets divine, In one nine twenty-one minus nine. In glad acclaim let tri-umpets roar, Tn nineteen-four plus two times four. Ordinarily we should patent a literary scheme like this, hut for the good of the cause we refrain. It is our glad gift to the poets of the school. Our only stipulation in their free untrampled use of it is that they do not print any of their resulting lubrications in the next annual. The editor of one of the newspapers in Frankfort published this News item recently: “Our bookseller had an order for a copy of Alexander’s ‘Evidences of Christianity. Not having it on his shelves he phoned to the leading bookseller in Lebanon, who at length replied after diligent research he could not find no evidences of Christianity in Lebanon.” Paul Grover is going to On n a da tliis summer and has asked “Cy” Derrick to lay in a supply of apples for him i Michigantown variety). Graduating Gifts JEWELRY for gifts is most acceptable by the boy or girl graduate. I ook over the list, it may give you an idea what to buy. Diamonds, Spoons, Cuff Buttons. Watches, Fobs. Scarf Pins, Rings. Collar Pins, Bracelets, Lockets. Metal Bags. Barrettes. CLAUDE HOWARD JEWELER CRANE BROS. DRESS SHOES ...FOR... YOU Hedqcock Clark For Crane’s Famous ..ICE CREAM.. 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CLOTHING MEN S SHOES You will be “In” Right and at the Right Price if it comes FROM Flora Crull’s HATS SHIRTS At an evening party at “Love” Di lien's recently, ‘ ‘ SnookuiiLS ’ ’ Choate was pressed to sing. Very thoughtfully he put forth the excuse that the hour being late, the next-door neighbors might object. “Oh. never mind the neighbors,” cried “Love.” “They poisoned our dog last week.” Pupil to Mr. Harrington (in chaige of the assembly room) — “Mnv 1 go home?” Mr. IL—“What for?” Pupil- “1 want to ook dinner.” Mr. H. “All right, I like Twirls that cook ” Oohee (introducing Sheridan)—This is Mr. Sheridan of the Iwisket hall team. He plays— Sheridan (interrupting him) “I am forward.” Oohee’s fair friend, “So 1 have observed.” Miss Howard (in 12B English! “Who can tell me what lo-e is?” All eyes are instantly turned on “Frank” Pavey as the one most capable. Wanted to know what makes the weather vane and the roads cross. Lost — 1 )ignity—Retu rn to Senior Class. Wanted—To tell me how to grow.—Claude Dudley. For Sale — Several line horses Apply to Senior Class. “Hep” Booher—“Say, Sal-lv, did vou every try a ‘Soul kiss-.'”’ “Sally” Harmon—“Yes I tried one at Lafayette once and got bit” Wanted—The latest thing in alarm Hooka—See Page Oon-ley. Wanted Midnight oil in barrel lots See John Mc-Clamroch. Miss Newton (to Frank-Fisher in German); Those translations furnish stumb-hling blocks over which you stumble with cow-like grace. Guy Harrison is prompting Paul Grover in History Class. Mr. Farr—“Not quite so loud. I hear pretty well.” For Blood Disorders or Skin Diseases... We would say Hot Springs Blood Remedy is superior to any known medicine Norris Pharmacy The Nyal Store BUY YOUR SHOES T 7 II E RIGHT SHOT STORE C. W. WRIGHT South Side Square Frankfort Cleaning Works We steam and dry clean, press, repair and alter ladies' and gentlemen's wearing apparel of every description. We also clean household articles such as curtains, chair, piano and cushion covers. tapestries, etc. All work guaranteed to be first-class. TONY KLIPPEL PKOPKIt (OR 59 So. MAIN ST. Telephone 158 Frankfort, ind. We extend to our customers any accommodations consistent with sound banking. We Solicit a Share of Your Business PHONE 389 Frankfort Electric Company Wiring and Repair Work 53 W. Washington Street EVERYTHING GUARANTEED BOOKS STATIONERY At the close of this school year, the fortieth in which we have supplied the needs of Teachers and Pupils, we desire to extend to the Graduating Class our congratulations and best wishes for future success. GIVEN CAMPBELL South Side Drug and Book Store Artist Materials Spalding Athletic Goods “Larkain Reed—“Do they ring two bells for classes to pass! Mr. Deem “No, they riug the same bell twice. ’ ’ Miss Newton (in German) “Frank repeat tliat story.” “Oockei” Fisher—“in German!'' Miss Newton, “No, in Chinese. Poor Richard Revised. Not early to bed, but early to rise Puts tlm aviator high iu the skies. Mr. Tipple—What is sulphuric acid and where is it found!” Thomson —“It is an acid and is found in those big bottles in the laboratory.” C. C. Crumb, “Can you take the greater from tjie lesser, Prof! Mr. Mabrey, “The closest thing to it is taking conceit from a Freshman. McClamroch (distractedly) “For heaven's sake, haven't you anything humorous up your sleeve? Timothy Ransom is now pre-paring a pamphlet in which he proves the fact, that 5-cent shows are the main cause for the high cost of living. The advantage of being irregular lies in the fact that you can go iuto any class that is going to “pull off a social function. Lester Ruch—“Yes, my funny bone- Orpha Holmes has come forward with a bold assertion that Miss Howard’s philosophy, “A word to the wise is sufficient, is all wrong, because “a word to the wise is unnecessary. Pat liaving blistered his fingers in trying on a new pair of boots exclaimed, “I shall never bt able to get them on until T wear them a day or two. We are very sorry to announce that Guy Harrison “can’t come back. The “Niftiest” Models that Ever Tred in Fashion's Hall You will find in the new Spring and Summer styles at THE MINER SHOE STORE “ A step further down the street hut worth it HON MERRIT COOL DRINKS Delicious Sodas and Sundaes L. W. HARVEY Plumbing, Healing and Steam Filling .“ . { West Washington Slreet Frankfort, Indiana If you have no bank account start now by calling at the- FIRST NATIONAL BANK Capital §200,000 Surplus §60,000 The oldest hank in the city and the largest capital. If you want to receive interest on your deposit ask for it. _________________________________________________ “What? Another New Suit?” “Yes at Ryan’s” W. Clinton Street Opposite Fire Department Books-Bibles-- Stationery High-Grade Art Novelties Post Cards Orders taken for Engraved Cards , and Invitations of all kinds Also Monogram Stationery and Magazine subscriptions, School i Supplies LENA M. BRYANT “ THE BOOK SHOP Times Bldj.. East side. Clinton St. Frankfort. Ind. If Used «n a Farm, Darner’s have if I . Dorner’s Sons Co. F.W.WoolworthCo. Successor to S. H. Knox Co. O. E. BIERY DENTIST Phone 112 New Coulter Bldg. 5 10c Store Miss Walker — “ Yhat animal is satisfied with the least nourishment ?’ ’ Claude Slipher 'riie moie, it eats holes.” V nobserved. The sunrise surely makes a hit. Inspiring and immense; But what most jieople know of it Ts hearsay evidence. Miss Claylmugh, “What does ‘Fido’ mean?” “Dad” Bryant, “Dogs.” Milo Curts, “What are you going to do hen you get thru’ school, Khody ? Kotlienher er “Why, I think 1 will swing on the “Gate.” —e— Farr, “Whit can you say of the lmttle of Lake Champlain?” Shanks “All 1 can say is that the enemy was unable to gain ground.” Farr. “Was that because the engagement took place on water?” Paul Sliarick (in English Class) “ I think ‘have’ is intransitive.” Miss Howard—“You can have something, can’t you? You have a pipe.” frillies committed by Morris Derrick in one day: -Killed time; murdered a tune; smothered a yawn. Zeus and Jupiter may have been used to designate the same god hut nevertheless Zeus McGihhon objects very strenuously to Miss Olay-baugh’s calling him Jupiter. TF you go in for real quiet looking, nicely fitting Clothes, well Tailored and Indicating good taste and good breeding, we urge you strongly to select a suit from our store. It's not alone your first purchase we want—Its the others as well. Epstein, Men’s Outfitter H. J. HASELTON FOR LIGHT LIVERY Phone 74 Cor. Columbia and Washington Sts. Swtrtu Irattii (UlnthpH FOR YOUNG MEN And Men Who Slav Vounjj You like to see a well dressed man—makes you want to be one yourself, If you're not We would like the opportunity of selecting a style and pattern that in our judgment would most become you and LET YOU JUDGE LAVERTY’S EAST SIDE Particular — The second course of the table d’hotel was being served. “What is this leathery stuff!” demanded the , corpulent diner. “That, sir, is a til of ole.” replied the waiter. “Take it away,” said the corpulent diner, “and see if you can get mo a nice piece of the upper, with the buttons removed.” Pa Is Surprised. “Pa, what is a pilloryt” “A what!” “A pillory. Teacher asked me yesterday and 1 didn’t know.” “Why, that's a facetious term sometimes applied to a drug-store. What won’t these schools put into your head next!” liollingstoneNomoss “ W hat is a kleptomaniac. Tatters!” Tatterdom Torn-“A kleptomaniac. Holly, is a fellow wot steals for de love of stel-in not because he wants de stuff.” Hollingstone Nonioss—“Gee, den 1 must be one. I swiped a cake of soap today.” Ashes to ashes 1 )ust to dust, If 1 itin don’t kill us, Geometry must. It was a charity bazaar and the young lady was trying to sell a vase. “How much is it!” ashed the customer. •Twenty-five dollars.” “Aren’t you a little dear?” “Well,” she replied, blushing. “all the boys say so.” Teacher—‘‘Wliat is the longest river in Italy, Leo!” Iakk “The-thie-the-a Another Student, (in a loud whisper) ‘‘Say ‘Po,’ l eo.” l eo (quickly) “The Sapo-lio.” Conductor to jmssenger — “We ran over a cat down the line.” Passenger—“Was the cat on the line!” (Conductor Why of course not. We chased up an alley after her.” Insulted. A strapping German with big l eads of perspiration streaming down his face was darting in and out the aisles of a Philadelphia department store. A colored man complained to the store-keeper that a ham that he had purchased there was not good. “The ham is ail right, Zoph” insisted the store-keeper. “Xo, it ain’t, boss, ’ insisted the negro. “Dat ham’s shore bad.” “How can that be,” continued the s to re-keel Hi r, “wheu it was cured only last week.” The colored man scratched his head reflectively, and finally suggested, “Well, sir, then it must have had a relapse.” An old offender was introduced to a new country justice as “John Timmins, alias Jones, alias Smith.” “I’ll try the two women first.” said the justice. “Bring in Alice Jones.” Sitter—“Xow you want me to look pleasant. I suppose, eh!” Photographer “Not at all. sir. .lust as you are. Our specialty is truthful likenesses and natural expressions.” Verdict of the jury, “We find tile man who stole the horse, ‘not guilty’.” liemetnberiny llcr Duty. Dorothy was so homesick at her first party and eried so bitterly tliat the hostess’ mother suggested that it would lie better for lier to go home. Dorothy accepted the idea, but a few minutes later, upuu answering a timid summons at ' the door, the hostess’ mother found Dorothy bathed in tears. “Well. Dorothy, 1 am glad to see you again. Did you deride to come back to us?” “No’ni’m I f’f’forirot t’t’to say I h’ll’had such a nice time.” “Is ho a clever conversationalist!” “Clever! I should say he is. lie can talk of things he knows nothing nliout without once saying a thing that a wise man would contradict.” “Tommy, why don’t you play with Frank any more?” asked Tommy’s mother, who noticed that he was cultivating tlie acquaintance of a new boy j in the block. “Itlio’t you were such good chums.” “We was,” replied Tommy superciliously, “but lie’s a mollycoddle. He paid t' git into the ball-grounds.” PALACE ICTURE ARLOR Always a clean Educational show When They're here They're Good When They're G(xxl They're here ROSE POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE TERRE HAISTE INDIANA A College of Engineering; courses in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and Chemical Engineering and Architecture, Extensive shops, well equipped labra-tories in all departments, excuses low. 30th year. For catalogue containing full information and prof rational register of the alumni, address. C. L. MEES Pres. Orders taken at Interurban Newstand Given Campbell THE INDIANAPOLIS NEWS FRANK E. KEENE Agent Phone 1655 . 7 YOU WILL READILY SEE the fallacy, the uncertainty of going into the world of business unprepared A course of instruction in our college will prove invaluable to you, both during your early years in commercial pursuits and in later life. Many business men owe their success to having studied here. Carpenter’s Commercial College Over Epstein’s Store. Frankfort, Indiana This Store Specializes on— CLASSY LOTHES for OLLEGE And HIGH SCHOOL Students HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, HOSE J.WCoulterSons Dr. C. V. FULHAM OSTEOPATH Specialist in Pneumonia Seventy-five cases of Pneumonia without a fatality WATSON BROS. Dancing Academy BLINN THEATRE BUILDING Frankfort, Indiana CHARLES HALL. Lebanon. Indiana Private I wessons i n Dancing. Music Furnished for Dances, Receptions and Parties. For Piano Tuning see WATSON BROS. Frankfort. Indiana. Phone 901 Wabash College Crazvfordszdlle, Ind. A College for Men Only Eightieth Year For further information address The Registrar, or G. L. MACKINTOSH, Pres. His excited actions attracted the attentions of all the sales 1 arsons, and they hardly knew what to make of it. A hustling young man of the clothing de-jiartment walked up to him and said, “Are you looking for something in men’s clothing!’’ “No.” he roared, “not men’s clothing; vimmen’s clothing. I can’t find my wife.” Senator Dolliver, of Iowa, on a recent campaign, told this story to illustrate the logic of an argument: “Did you ever hear about the young woman in Port Dodge? One spring morning she sat on the piazza of her pretty home, sewing a button on her husband’s coat. The husband himself appeared and she said fretfully: “It’s a perfect shame the way the tailor sewed this but- lon on. This is the fifth time I have had to sew it on for • % you. Keene (in preparing Annual) “I have an idea.” “Khody”—“Better treat it kindly. It's a stranger in a strange land.” A fly and a flee in a Hue Were imprisoned. Now what could they do ? Said the fly, “Let us flee.” “Let us flee.’’ said the fly— So they flew thru’ a flaw in the flue. Had a l ull Course. The sign in front of a Harlem restaurant attracted the eye of a fanner and he went in. Had a raw, a fry, a stew, a pan roast, a broil, and a steam-on-toast. When he got thru’ he laid a quarter on the desk, only to he told that he was shy a dollar and a quarter. “No, by jing!” said the farmer. “A quarter’s right. Doesn’t your sign say, ‘Oysters in even stvle for twenty-five cents’?” “It took Bascomb six months to make up his mind concerning what kind of automobile he would buy.” “Yes, and I understand that he had known his wife only two weeks before they were maried.” “Well, buying an automobile is a serious thing.” M. L. CLAYPOOL Indiana’s Largest Piano Dealer Pianos, Players. Talking Machines, Etc. Complete Line of Records Three Large Stores Crawfordsville, Frankfort, Lebanon, Ind. The McKinley Edition of Ten Cent Music a Specialty Jones Burk R. A. McConnel Co. Plumbers Electrical work and Supplies, Steam and Hot Water Heating. Gas Fitting and Classy Footwear Plumbing Phone 58. 62 S. Main St. “ None But the Best LOOK THEM OVER SHORTLC STORE, THRASHER'S STORE. Dr. BOILDEN’S Residence S. Jackson Street V. C. FULLER’S 44 N. Main Street R. BUSH’S 44 N. Columbia Street Best Buildings In Town. Aren't They? O. C. COLLINS CO. 52 1-2 W. Clinton St. We’re the Architects for these and many more of the best structures in and about Frankfort Ask these people about the Ask us about plans plans for their buildings for your buildings A. J. THOMPSON INSURANCE, REAL ESTATE AGENCY Farm and City property for sale and trade. Private money to loan. Fire. Lightning and Wind-Storm Insurance on Farm and City property. Plate Glass Insurance. Lmployor’s Liability. We insure grain elevators and contents. We insure Live Stock against death caused by disease or accident. Representing a company 26 years. The oldest by 23 yearv Represented by B. C. THOMPSON Phone 50 and 214 N. Side Square Meifeld Bldg. “ CORRECT STYLES ” And also the goods is what you get if we do the Tailoring. My line of exclusive styles in Woolens certainly bears an excellence in quality combined with weave and coloring. Call and examine MERLE A. HAMLER TAILOR South Stde Square BLAKE HAM FOR Graduation Presents WE CAN PLEASE YOC DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, NOVELTIES, SPOONS See The New Umbrella THE BLAKE HAM Jewelry Store Will Some One Please Crowf Ho has lieen making his inaugural address as moderator of an ecclesiastical body. Me thanked the bretliern for the honor conferred upon him. He asked them for their smypathy, iwtience and help in the orthodox style. Then lie said: ‘ 1 may get mixed up. Onoe in my journeying 1 found myself in a great forest. Night was coming on. I was in deep anxiety when I heard a rooster crow. It was the sweetest music 1 ever heard. Brethern, If I get mixed up”—In the laugh that followed the sentence was never finished. A woman was complaining about the depredations of her dog. “Only yesterday,” she cried, ••lie broke into the larder.” “Hear me.” said her interlocutor. “Did he eat much!” “He ate,” she replied, ••even' blessed thing except the dog biscuit.” The wireless can spread more than a woman’s tongue I hut it costs more per word. The Skyward Pilot. Bewildered Stranger (wandering about on the seventh floor) “1 wish to find the office of the Allegheny Mountain Club.” Nineteenth Deputy Assistant .lanitor-“Go to the second lunik of elevators and take tiie third car, change at the tenth floor for the through express; change at the fifteenth floor for the local and get off at the fifty-third; follow main corridor left to second, turn right to the eighth door ou your left, number f).'l.t 4.” The profess r of shorthand adduced this unanswerable argument in an address to a new class the other day: We are told that it took Gray, author of the well-known “Klegy in a Country Churchyard,” seven years to write that famous poem, tf he had known stenography ho could have done it in seven minutes. We have students who have done that ]wiem in the same length of time. “Ts there any sure way of crossing the social chasm?” “Oh, yes by bridge.” THE WAY IT LOOKS. Prop. XIII. In � riglrt-ungled triangle, the square on the liypoteueu9e is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides. Miss Bath rock, “Are you drawing a picture, Otis’” Otis Miner, “No, I am scraping the rust off this sandwich.” Mass Howard (to Freshman) “George, don’t swing those doors. ’ George Stonebraker, “It isn’t me, Miss II- ward, it’s the hinges.” Question (on Mr. Pittenger’s Bible test) “Who was the strongest man?” “Handsome” Floyd. “Hercules.” Don’t Cry, Little Girl. (With usual apologies) Don’t cry, little girl, don’t cry! They have taken the puffs away; But the coining fad will Ik? as Kid. Or worse than we have 10- day. Don’t cry, little girl, don’t cry! They are shelving the “hobble,” I know; But the next generation of Paris creations Will give much more to show. Don’t cry, little girl, don’t cry! Pale hues are a groat relief. .lust cheer up and wait for the spring fashion plate You can deck like an Indian chief. Don’t erv, little girl, don’t cry! He’s a trifle too tame, that ’s true; But you know, as we know, a trip out to Beno Will get you a hubby brand new. Cook with Gas Obtaining the best results and Offering the greatest inducements Known to the housewife With the aid of gas you Introduce economy, saving 1-3 The fuel bill and 99 per cent in Hours labor expended ive the gas a chance and Ascertain how much can be Saved in your home Indiana Lighting Co. Phone 57. 203-205 North Jackson Street THE SAFEST MAN is the man who has a Bank Account— it creates confidence in him. All business men have them—they have big safes too but they use them for books and papers—the cash goes to bank every day. All bills are paid by check, no receipt is wanted, for the returned check is the receipt. WHY DON’T YOU ADOPT PHIS SYSTEM. The Farmers Bank Of Frankfort. Ind. Capital 100,000 Surplus 25,1X10 Deposit $600,000 J. P. GADDIS Home Outfitter Everything for the home Hardware. Stoves, Furniture, Rugs Queensware. Sold on Easy Payments J. P. GADDIS FOR SHOES of QUALITY - See - - Shanklin Himmelwright The Shoe Men PORTER-HURLBFRT Hardware Co. CITY BAKERY HEADQUARTERS FOR DEALERS IN Fancy Bread, General Hardware, Stoves, Paints, Oils and Seeds Rolls and Cakes SNIDER GRAF GOOD GOODS LOWEST PRICES Proprietors. 14 West Washington Street Phone 472 Cross-Cuts of (i Philosopher. He who wishes for compliments should seek shallow waters. A landlady frequently makes both ends meet by making one end hash. What is enough for one will do very well for two if the second party fails to turn up at the last minute. It doesn’t alwavs take a man with an elastic conscience to stretch a i oint in his own favor. Between two evils choose the least and then break the I lease. That misery loves company is shown by the enormous size of her visiting list. A good rule of thumb is never to hit the nail on the head. The height of perfidy is when one woman kisses another on the cheek in order to demonstrate the fact that her complexion is not water-proof. The man who mortgages iiis house to buy a motor-car must 1h� careful lest the falling due rust the machine. The only thing some people have to fall back u|� on when a rainy day comes is the silver lining in the cloud. In making friends, the wise man takes care to look after the sjXM’ifications and to use only the most durable materials. One wild oat sown at the wrong moment may spoil a whole harvest of grain. The matrimonial match that lights only on an opera box is not necessarily a safetv match, though it may serve the pur-|w se of the man with money to lain!. Tact consists in occasionally likening other people's faults to your own when vou are telling them alsmt them. The chances are that, when the sluggard went to the ant she was too busv to see him. Man is predestined to trouble. If Eva hadn’t eaten the apple, she probablv would have made a pic out of something else. The hobble skirt was probably invented by some man who was opposed to bargain days. “Behtold the ruins of Pompeii.” “Been this way long?” “Some 1.800 years.” “Bali! We had San Francisco built in six months.” GET A BUSINESS EDUCATION The young men and women who are making a -success of life arc those who are TRAINED for it. Our graduates demonstrate this fact. You should arrange to enter our school at the very earliest possible moment. Nothing gained and much lost by nutting it off. The INDIANA BUSINESS COLLEGE composed of schools located at Muneie. Anderson. Lafayette. Richmond, Marion. Kokomo, Logans port. Columbus. Crawfordsville, Washington. Vincennes and the CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Indianapolis, is in a position to do more for you than any other similar institution. One of the s| evial features is the employment department in which every student has a free life membership. J. D. BRUNNER. President. CHAS. C. CRING, General Manager For full parictilars address FRED W. CASE. Principal. CENTRAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Fourth and Fifth floor Holliday building Cornet Alabama and Ohio Streets, opposite City Hall. Indianapolis. Indiana. FRANKFORT Frankf ort CYCLE Laundry EXCHANGE Bicycles, Phonographs, A. G. STRAESSER Cameras, Sundries and Repairing Proprietor 205 West Clinton St. Opposite Library Phone 171 Phone 1209 ROYAL THEATRE Dr. 0. R. O’HARA PAINLESS DENTIST Matinee Daily Office Over Bon Merritt’s Admission Always 5c Frankfort, Indiana South Main Street DR. D. ELLA McNICOLL, Osteopath Suite 3. J. W. Coulter Block MUNSING UNDERWEAR PR1NTZESS COATS AND SUITS BEACON BLANKETS and QUIETS ROYAL WORCESTER and BON TONI CORSETS ELANOR CHILDREN’S DRESSES DEPENDON HOSIERY All the best merchandise obtainable and the Frankfort Home is— THRASHER’S Carrying Air Around. Wonder why someone hasn’t written an aviation song.' I suppose that it is because of the many difficulties encountered with the air. York Press Club, the essentials of good reporting. “A good reporter,” he said, “should lie able to handie a man as an astronomer handles a telescope; that is. he should l e able to draw out, see thru’ him and shut him up.” Y. R. llolt the “galloping re|M rter” from Iiondon described neatly, at the New “Why, man, you have no sense of humor. When I first heard that joke 1 laughed till inv sides ached.” “So did T.” “I suppose you druggists have to Ik constantly on guard against serious accident?” “Yes; I’m afraid all the time tlwit my soda fountain will break down during a warm spell.” “Maria,” said Mr. Jenkins, as he pushed the l ed against the wall, “Maria, didn’t I ask you a week ago to oil these castorsThey creak something awful.” “I know you did, James. But there isu’t a drop of caster oil iu the house.” Productive Advertising. First Xewsie Dese big advertising guys mostly don’t know how to write a fetching ad. I id ju ever notice f Sesond Xewsie Not pa rtic-ular. How! First Xewsie—Well here’s an example. The other day I lost my dog and I stuck in an ad in de classified like dis: LOST Yaller dawg answerin’ to name o Swipes. Will Ik� knPwn after three days more by symptoms of hydrophobia. “ I got him back the next day, You got to understand human nature bo get results from ads.” “Why was Bink’s put out of the game yesterday?” “He hadn’t shaved and was put out of the game boon use of unnecessary roughness.” “When was the revival of learning?” “Before the last exams.” Mi .' -asH3po j ENGRAVING for COLLEGE and SCHOOL PUBLICATOINS This is our Hook of Instructions which ia loaned to the staff of each publication for which wo do engraving. It contains 164 pages, over 300 illustrations, and covers every phase of the engraving question as it would interest the staff of a college or school publication. Pull description and information as how to obtain a copy sent to any one interested. HALFTONES COLOR PLATES ZINC ETCHINGS DESIGNING For College and High School Annuals and Periodicals a specialty. Also fine copper plate and steel die embossed stationery such as Commencement Invitations, Announcements, Visiting Cards, Fraternity Stationery, etc. Acid Blast Halftones We have the exclusive rights in this territory to the use of the Levy Acid Blast process for etching halftones. This method insures deeper and more evenly etched plate thnn is possible to get by the old process, and we charge no more for them than others do for the common kind. The engravings for the CAULDRON were made by us. Mail orders a specialty. Samples free if you state what you are especially interested in. STAFFORD ENGRAVING COMPANY Artists, Designers, Kmiravcrs, Klcdidtyiicrs Kntm in lor Callrtr an«l School Publication a Specially CENTURY BUILDING INDIANAPOLIS. IND. The CONLEY AITTO CO. Automobiles, Tires, Accessories Next to L. E. W. Depot Frankfort Indiana THE FRANKFORT NEWS HENDRICKS SON Publishers Frankfort’s Leading Newspaper HIGH-GRADE PRINTING The CAULDRON was printed and bound by the Frankfort News Press. Telephone 63.