Frankfort High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Frankfort, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1913 volume:

VOLUME TWO mm:tees nrsDKEi) tiiirtees I sinr . 7’A'. ' ) :. t or SCHOOLS J. 7) no. I no or Khnvrnox O, M. PrttctiKcr. Superintendent Marvin Huffed. I re«ident William C. Shanklin. Secretary taUcy K. Quick. Treasurer S e v c u CAULDRON STAFF: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Martha Ellen Jones ASSISTANT EDITOR Kathryn L. Norris ORATORY AND DEBATE Rosa Johnson Bemus Hodgen Ernest Thompson ATHLETICS Robert Campbell Levi Horlacher Arthur Price ORGANIZATION Helen Ruddell Beryl Femald DRAMA Beth Lydy Paul Meifeld PROOF READERS Beryl Femald Lydia Spray EXCHANGE Edith Harmon Ernest Thompson ALUMNI Louise Fortune B O A RD Business Manager Fred B. Cohee Assistant Business Manager Paul J. Meifeld Secretary-Treasurer..... Jerome Z. Epstein Assistant Secretary I-evi J. Horlacher Advertising Manager Herschel D. Bryant K i g h t Editorial If the most fertile piece oi ground in the world were left solely to Nature's erratic care, the product would he useless to man. Also, if the most superb intellect were compelled to spend its existence in some remote district awav from any cultivation, it could have no effect on mankind. Hut time has fully demonstrated that the proper care bestowed even on sterile soil, and on a mind even below the average in intelligence, will give results gratifying not only in the individual case but to society at large. For this reason, the hand oi the State is laid on the youth of today at an early age. and these citizens in the making become part of our great school system. Although most high school pupils are past the age at which they are legally compelled to attend school, after eight years spent in acquiring the knowledge of our graded schools, they realize the value and necessity of an education, and are willing and anxious to continue their work. Later in life, if not while we arc students, we realize that the schools give to us not only knowledge and intellectual stimulus, but. what is of tar greater value, moral and spiritual growth as well. To train an intellect and equip it with ma terial facts without the anchor of morality and conscience, is to ere ate a monster to be dreaded, and this is not the purpose nor the result o1 tlic school. When the La Normandie” went down off the coast of Newfoundland, the women, the children, the aged, and the infirm, were cast aside bv the men in their mail effort to save their °wn lives, t’pon investigation it was found that the men were mostly ignorant roustabouts obeying the brute instinct of self-preservation. But what a difference when the Titanic went down! Here men said. “This is a man's game, and we will play it like men.” They played it to the end. giving their lives for others. These men were educated men. We. the class of 1913. feel that we have gained much from the F rankfort High School. For the teachers who have put forth their best efforts in our behalf, wc entertain a high regard, and will always cherish their memory. If at times we appeared ungrateful, it was due to the heedlessness of youth—not to a lack of appreciation. Some of us. no doubt, will enter other schools, but this school shall always be our Alma Mater. Here we have spent four years at the most formative pcri d of our lives, and the impress is on our characters. While wc have been members of the F. 11. S. wc feel that we have done much to add to its pleasure and success. But nothing that we have done has given us as great pleasure as to be able to give the students of the F. 11. S. the second volume of The Cauldron. I hat we have been able to do this is due largely to the as sistance of the members of the faculty. Hence we wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all who aided us in its publication. Especially arc we indebted to Miss Boyd, our art supervisor, for her unselfish and untiring work on the art work of The Cauldron. (hir task is completed, and soon the glorious class of 1913 will e only a memory a memory which we wish to perpetuate bv this last gift, the second edition of “The Cauldron.” T c n u-:. 1 urns or Kiel )' L. W. Hnmnitton. Mathematics Katherine Howard. English C. L. Stubbs, Principal Anna M. ClayhauKh. Latin E. M. Deem. Botany Laura J. Walker. English Bertha L. Newton. German Mabel A. Roth rock. English Lula S. Boyd. Art O. B. Farr. History Ignore Buchanan. Music F. J. Mabrey. History snd Mathematics Ruth Ku� h. Latin and History W. L. Clark. Phyaica and Chmiiatry K lcven Twelve Agnes Baker Golds Marietta Br Hersch-U Darwin Bryant llortense I. B.irnrtt Chnvka P. Anderson Agnes Baker. As merry as the day is long. We all like Agnes. Her perpetual good nature and her ever-ready smile are ''winners. Golda Marietta Bass. In each cheek there appears a pretty dimple. Although Golda hasn't an ohstrusive disposition, she is far from being a wretched un-idea’ 1 girl. Herschell Darwin Bryant. A lover of the world behind the footlights. At whose sight all stars hide their diminished heads. “Dad expects to tread the boards to fame and fortune. Hortense I. Barnett. I am a shy little Puritan maid.” I he class of l‘ 13 will always remember Hortense for her hospitality of September 2 . ‘12. M iss Oaybaugh says, Sonic of our brightest people arc left-handed.” Chaska P. Anderson. Stately and tall he moves in the hall. The chief of a thousand f r grace. W'c'rc all afraid Chaskn’lt study too hard; his health is del: Frau Sorgc doesn’t seem t worry Chack much. catc. Gladys Marie Campbell Mabel Chrirtana Campbell Robert Morris Campbell Nettle May Dukes Agnes Marie Dearth Gladys Marie Campbell. Down in a green and shady nook a modest violet grew. Gladys is quite a history shark. We can't solve the problem, but we're positive that Gladys will enlighten you upon the subject. Mabel Christiana Campbell. See this young accomplished girl. W hose words are smooth as oil; W’ho’d marry almost any man. To keep her hands from toil.” Robert Morris Campbell— lack Menzies. A lion among ladies is a most dreadful thing. Ilob is quite a model young man. W e sympathize with him in his extreme bashfulncss ami lack « f appetite. Lois is helping Hob to retrieve his reputation as an Outcast of Society.” Nettie May Dukes. A face with gladness over-spread! Soft smiles, by human kindness bred ! It is said that Nettie often burns the midnight oil. and it is very evident that it is to some effect. W'e still remember what a shark she was in eighth grade arithmetic. Agnes Marie Dearth. Happy am I ; from care I am free! Why aren’t they all contented like me? Agues' breezy laugh, followed by Mere comes Agues and Maude; shortly. Girls, quit that gabbling and get out of that eloak room! P ii r t e c II Fred Benjamin Cobee Orace Ihckcraon Jame Martin Corbett Fred Benjamin Cohee Duke.’ He seems s. near, and yet so far. Did anyone ever mistake Fred’s Ha-Ha” for cyneeism ? We always thought Duke was a woman-hater until lately, hut now he has conceived an unusual partiality for Paris street. Grace Dickerson. Martha Caroline Forry. The power of gentleness is irresistahle. For a pastime .Martha is studying l.atin. ff it wasn’t so much • ertioii. Martha might get all her l.atin. hut then Miss Clavbaugh might not call for it. N'o one might rob her of her modest demeanor.” Grace has traveled 5.760 miles just to attend F. II. 5. Mary M. Egan. “Tranquility! thou better name Than all the family of Fame.” In spite f the charms of Indiana. Mary thinks Ohio is quite the finest State in the Union. James Martin Corbett. My crown is my heart, not on my head.” James’ sunny smile and hair are only reflections of a yet runnier disposition. 1- i f l e r II Ethel IxHiiac Fortune Beryl Femald Jerome Z. Ep� tcm Ruth Eathrr Fox Fannie Gertrude HeavQon Ethel Louise Fortune. “How sweet and gracious, even in common speech.” Louise is one of the musicians of the 1913 class. If Louise didn’t live so far away, and she wasn’t s.. slow, she might arrive at F. II. S. sooner than 8:29 a. in. Beryl Fernald. So wise, so young, they say. do never live long.” Meryl has always been popular with her classmates, and especially are we grateful to her for the generosity she showed in throwing open her home for our class party. W e’re all afraid Meryl has evil designs on that scholarship! Jerome Z. Epstein. “The world knows not of its greatest men.” Jerome was treasurer of “The Cauldron.” and we can't see how the das of 1912 managed without him; 1914 will need him—but can't have him—1913 s got him. Ruth Esther Fox. Her ways are ways of pleasantness. A member of our menagerie. But what’s in a name? When you know Ruth you are sure there is nothing, for she scemcth as docile as a lamb. Fannie Gertrude Hcavilon. ‘Noble by heritage. Generous and free.” Generosity is the keynote of Gertrude's existence. In fact there are few f us w ho could have won our diplomas ii we liaden l been fortified by her “Divinity. huge red apples, ami other good things to eat. too numerous to mention. S i x teen Kdith 1 . Harmon Guy C. Harr non Martha Kllen Jones Hcrnu Walker Hod Ken Koea Pearl Johnson Edith D. Harmon—-“Tommy.” Ilercs to the gladness f her gladness when she's glad. Here s to the sadness of the sadness when she's sad; P� ut the gladness of her gladness and the sadness of her sadness Are not in it with the madness of her madness when she's mad. Guy C. Harrison— Looney.” ‘‘Pair words never hurt the tongue. (my simply dotes on • ciety. dances, and girls. “Looney used to play football, but since that sport is ruled out of I'. II he works, lie says. We doubt it. Martha Ellen Jones— Pill.” H stature she was passing tall And sparsely formed and lean withal.” M. L. has a faculty of getting other people into trouble by her antics, hut always escapes from justice herself. Bernus Walker Hodgen. From the crown of his head to the sole of his feet, he is all mirth.” W e re afraid if Pernus keeps the pace he's started he’ll soon turn into a full-fledged Society Man. Rosa Pearl Johnson. Much tud is a weariness of the flesh.” Rosa has even now begun to train tor her life work as a teacher bv studying at the Terre Haute Normal. Seventeen F.lu.ibrth Lydy Mary Margaret I-mon Levi J. Horlacher l lah Rather Mlkh Anna Kathcrior Morris Elizabeth Lydy—“Lady Crackcnthorpe. “Tetchy and wayward.” “Beth.” the girl with the big voice and eyes. We're n � t sure whether “Beth will turn into a Shuman-Heink or a Frit .i SchetT Mary Margaret Lcnon. “As pure as a pearl and as perfect. A noble and innocent girl.” Mary was one of the foremost ones in keeping up the scholarly reputation of the January Class of 1913. Levi J. Horlacher. 1 am no orator, as Brutus is— I only speak right on.” Levi helped F. H. S. gain her long deserved laurels in debate. Levi leads the boys of his class in scholarship, and we’re proud to have him as a member of the 1913 class. Lelah Esther Maish. She is divinely bent on meditations. W e must give Lelah place as both poet and musician. Lelah composes remarkably well, a fact which the Sunshine S« cicty discovered all by accident. Anna Katherine Morris. A taste for books is the pleasure and glory of my life.' We can truthfully say that Anna Katherine excels in all she undertakes. More fortunate than the rest of the class, she has visited Europe several times. ‘K i K h t c c n Knrl Crooks Kra t Margaret Evelyn Lawson Mary Agnes Leisure Kathrvn I.. Norris Waldo Herbert Seaman. Karl Crooks Kraft. ’Him that talked down the fifty wisest men.” 1 lu- January class has a beautiful class flower, inspiring colors, and Karl Kraft, lie has kept in good physical condition by a daily and sometimes thrice-daily. constitutional out to (irecn street. Margaret Evelyn Lawson. Her faults, her sweetnesses arc purely human.” For .Margaret's sake we hope the cars between here and Craw-fordsvillc will never quit running. Mary Agnes Leisure. Ease is your manner and sweetness is your face.” Wc don’t know whether Mary contemplates any work in the future or not. but judging from her last name we hardly think she does. Kathryn L. Norris. Nature has given us two ears, two eyes, ami hut one tongue, to the end that wc should hear and see more than we speak. A cheerful, hapj)y-go-luckv girl whose “Hello there! is often heard. Waldo Herbert Seaman. Let the world slide.” Waldo didn’t do a very good job of it when he learned to talk; so frequently wc hear. Louder. Waldo, don’t mumble your words.” N i n e t e e n Maud Marir Quinn RwmH F. McKuit llrln. Julia Rudddl PaulJ.MHfeM Mariam EM her Sirin Maude Marie Quinn. ( • Why should vc trouble borrow. A tig lor tomorrow.” The girl with the raven hair.” Maude's such a timid little crca lure—it is next to impossible to get her to talk, and to laugh the day of miracles i- past! Russell F. McNutt. There was a laughing devil in his smile.” Russell was quite the most cunning youngster we had on Freshman Day. His seraphic smile moved the hearts of all of us. Helen Julia Ruddcll. The gentleness of all the gods go with thee.” Helen is liked by all of the 1 1.Vs and loved by one of them. Paul J. Meifeld. As wise and dignified as three owls.” Dutch g«K- t«� Notre Dame next year. We are sorry to hear that there are no fair co-eds there. Never mind. Paul, we hear that tHere is a girl's school near by. Mariam Esther Stein. Oh music. I hear thee calling to me and I come.” Mariam fairly radiates Herman. Wc sometimes wonder whether Mariam came from Iceland, she's so frigidly cold and so distant. T H e n t v Myrtle Mae Thompcon Lydia Ann Spray Carneat VV. Thumptnn Kthel Mae Thompson IImcI Kthel Monger Myrtle Mac Thompson. Jtiv rises in me like a summer’s morn.” Well all remember the first class party at Myrtle’s, the hallo we'en hay ride, the pumpkin pic. and the bobbing for apples. Ethel Mac Thompson. Her ways arc ways of pleasantness. Lydia Ann Spray. Gotid without pretense, lilest with sane reason and with sober sense.” Lydia in her benevolent spirit is helping the I'rankfort Traction Company by contributing ten cents per day to attend E. II. S. K member when Miss Howard dubbed her “Lydia Sheep?” Ethel is much fonder of chocolate creams than history, and English isn’t suited to her particular makeup. Ernest W. Thompson. “May Dame Fortune ever smile on you. I.ut never her daughter—Miss Fortune.” Ernest has tried debate and music, with excellent results—n one dead or seriously injured yet. Following the footsteps of on gone before.” Ernest is Miss Claybaugh’s “tides Achates.” Hazel Ethel Mungcr. “Of all the girls that are so smart, there’s none like prctu Hazel. Although Hazel is a suffragette, she seems to have decided that '« woman’s place i in the home. T « e n t y one IViraa Gayle Stocked Carlo. L Wert Willo Cleon. W.nck Morton Young Manor Kuth Weaver Derma Gayle Stockdalc. Oh, music! sphere-descended maid. Friend of pleasure, wisdom’s aid!” All of Gayle’s thoughts run to music instead of being wasted on the sterner sex. Carlos L. Wertz. I have found by experience that nothing is more useful to man than gentleness.” Carlos doesn’t say much but we know he means it just the same. Carlos was never known to exceed the speed limit. Willo Cleora Wirick. “She reads much. She is a great observer. And she looks Quite t It rough the deeds of men.” Merton Young. •Til warrant him heartwhole.” The boy with the dark, brown hair, peach bloom complexion and soldier-boy shoulders. The girls don’t affect Merton much, but that’s no sign the rule doesn’t work the other way. Marjorie Ruth Weaver—“Queen.” Here’s to the girl that’s strictly in it. Who doesn’t lose her head even for a minute; Plays well the game and knows the limit, And still gets all the fun there’s in it. Did vou fail to n tice that ring? T went y - two Tim Vanes Ramom Dorris Vincent Francis Pavey Alice Grrtchen Baldwin Arthur Price Tim Vaness Ransom. V hile we live, let's live in clover. For when we're dead, we’re dead all over.' We don't know whether Tim contemplates going into the grocery business or not—but if he docs, we're positive he 11 handle ‘’Celery.” “Cabbage. “Onions. “Radishes, “Pickles,” and “Sausage.” Dorris Vincent. Beautiful as sweet, And young as beautiful; Gentle as young. And gay as gentle. And innocent as gay.” Francis Pavey. “All mankind loves a lover. This isn’t Frank’s only title to our affections for he has other talents. In time, our high school will he proud to claim his as a worthy successor to .Marconi. Alice Gretchen Baldwin. “She speaks, behaves and acts just as she ought. Gretchen knows now “what happened ‘ii March 4, 1913. Arthur Price—“Stub.” He is broad-shouldered and double-jointed, with short, curly brown hair, and a bluff but not unpleasant countenance, having a mingled air of fun and arrogance. From his Herculean frame and great power of limb, he has received the nickname of ‘Capt. Stub Price,’ by which he is universally known. T w t n t y three fresh, i .' .v n. n Freshman Day i a day when Seniors, having become worldly wise. tr t - show to the poor. unsophisticated creatures of the lir t year just how they appear to their superiors. It must be said, truthfully, that the attempts of these all-knowing people to l« .k innocent and young again is most pathetic. The class of ’09 were the ones who instituted this strange custom, and since that time each class has set aside a day on which once more they return to their youth, with pigtails, peppermint candy and knickerbockers. Kacli class has endeavored to make more real this day of mimic youthfulness, until the class of January 13 has succeeded, to a degree. in fending the public. Look at the abov e picture and judge of their success for yourself! Twenty - four 5 a mi a tv Class fliropbecv lier years of har l work I had a! last realized my one ambition to achieve a success equal to that of Sarah IJcrnhardt—but the struj;j;le had not been without its effect for I was completely exhausted physically, and an entire change of surroundings was necessary to insure an absolute recovery. When the physician pronounced hi verdict 1 hesitated some time before I decided where to go. finally the sunny, restful climate of India appealed to im imagination and thither I bent my course. In this strange country with its quaint, old-fashioned cities and its mysterious people. I was like a child among a number of new playthings. I wandered here and there through the main thorough fares of the cities and sometimes turned off to visit the many queer little shops which line the less prominent streets. It was while on one of these expedi tions that inv attention was attracted by a quaint, little place kept bv an old man who looked even more curious than the shop. Prompted by curiosity, I entered and was at once accosted by the little, old gentlemen who was anxious to show me his numerous curios. Prom the little gentleman’s appearance and actions I felt ure that 1 had Mumbled upon one of the few dealers who have a way of procuring the mysterious, wonder-working curios which, hy searching. nia Mill he found in India. I’pon questioning him. ti. my joy. I found that my guess was correct. t once I begged to he shown some of his wonders. At first lie seemed loath to show them, hut after some little persuasion lie consented to do so. Kagcrlv I scanned them and soon I espied one old-fashioned brass lamp which appealed to my love for antiques. I asked the price. The old gentleman looked at me curiously for a moment and then named a fabulous sum. I gasped, set the lamp down, and said decisively that 1 would not pay such an unreal nal� le sum for an old. broken, brass lamp. The attitude of the little man changed immediately from suspicion to anger. n old. broken brass lamp!” lie cried. “Lady, do you know ihe lamp which you hold (for 1 had again picked up the article) is the most wonderful magic lamp in all India? In at I instant I was all attention, for I realized that I had. the chance of a lifetime. I begged his pardon and explained that I knew very little concerning such curiosities. 1 asked for further information concerning the relic. He explained to me in his queer, broken hnglish. that the lamp was the « riginal Aladdin's lamp, and that it still retained the |H wcr which enabled it. upon being rubbed, in bring before it , owner and master any person whom he might wish t see. Quickly I decided I would risk the truth of his statement. and. accordingly. 1 purchased the lamp. I pon leaving the shop I was wild with curiosity, and 1 made all possible haste to reach my apartments where 1 might experiment with my prize, bor years I had wished I might see the various members of mv class of January. 19I.V Xow was my chance. I rushed into ni boudoir, snatched off the cover of my package, and dropped myself into a comfortable chair. Who should I call for first? Hcrschcll llryant popped into my mind. I rubbed the lamp, and behold ! Quicker than thought all was changed. My small room had widened and brightened into a great London theater crowded with hundreds of richly dressed ladies and gentlemen. I lie attention of the audience was riveted across the T w C n t five footlights upon Mr. Bryant, the great tragedian, who held his vast audience spellbound. In a moment of time this scene passed. Overjoyed at my success 1 again quickly rubbed the lamp and thought of Martha I Hen Jones. Immediately there appeared a room tilled with tiny-tats, and in their midst stood Martha KUcn with a look of joy and satisfaction on her face. While I was still wondering what it could mean, into view came the word. ‘Kindergarten.” Then 1 understood. Martha Kllen had really carried out her determination to he a kindergarten teacher. , As quickly as the vision came it disappeared. Feverishly again I rubbed the lamp, at the same time thinking the name of Karl Kraft. Before mo 1 saw a vast coffee plantation in Brazil near Rio Janeno. Leisurely riding across the fields was a large, portly gentleman who I immediately knew—from. the deference paid him by the workmen was the owner of the plantation. Oh! if onlv these visions would stay longer! Again I rubbed the lamp and thought the name Francis l’avey Then I was in far-away Alaska. In sharp contrast to the sunny slopes of Brazil stood the bleak, nigged. Alaskan mountains. 1 was destined to sec the interior of a mining camp. and. among the miners who sought their fortunes in the gold fields. I saw my old classmate. Francis. The cold scene receded, and I was once more in sunnv India, readv to see whither my next wish would carr me. The next name that occurred to me was Ruth Fox. In a few moments 1 saw before me the center of the flourishing little town of Bingham Canyon. Utah. Next 1 saw the interior of the mayor’s office. Seated at the mayor's private desk, littered with papers and legal documents, was Ruth, filling the duties of chief executive of the small city of Bingham Canyon. Mv room reappeared and again passed away upon my rubbing the lamp and thinking of Willo Wirick. I his time I was taken across the great Atlantic and found myself seated in the Ritz. the most elegant cafe in all France. To my great surprise I discovered that the lady who owned this exclusive cafe and who also success-fullv managed it. was Willo. This place faded away. and. after performing the preliminary T w n operations with the name of Gavlc Stockdale uppermost in my thoughts. I was again in America among the bcautiiul Catskills. It was among these mountains that I found Gayle comfortably situated at the head of her own household. The next place 1 reached after rubbing the lamp and thinking ,.i (iertrude Hcavilion, was El Paso. Mexico. 1 found Gertrude here conducting a cafe noted far and wide for its good things t.« eat. 1 his was not surprising, as Gertrude had always possessed a talent along this line. ., 1 again rubbed the lamp and thought of Paul Metfeld. Uc-holdl i was taken i far ofl s yrii, where I found Paul at the- head „f one of the largest and most successful research parties ever organized. . gain nty room appeared. I was tempted to rest. lor the excitement had exhausted me. but my desire to see every member of my class was so strong that I continued. This time Margaret Law-son was my subject. Upon rubbing the lamp and thinking of her, I saw a play being staged. There was no audience and i was mystified. hut in a few seconds all was explained by the appearance “f a camera. Then 1 realized that Margaret was a star in the moving picture world. This scene slowly passed away and I found myscll still comfortably seated in the chair holding my lamp. Again 1 rubbed my lamp. This time 1 found myself in the old town of Salem. Massachusetts. Upon passing along the streets my attention was drawn to a large sign in the window of an important bookstore which read. Tor Sale Here. The Modern Woman,’ Nettie Duke’s Latest Publication.” Once more I was home and ready to proceed. • his time my magic lamp took me far into the interior of China into what seemed a mission school. Here, hard at work converting and educating the heathen Chinese, was Golda Pass. Mv apartments reappeared. I rubbed my precious lamp and concentrated my thoughts on Russell McNutt. Once more 1 was in mv native country, at its capitol. seated in the senate chamber. Imagine my surprise when I saw the senator who bad the floor was no other than Russell. The senate chamber slowly receded from view. I again rubbed my magic wonder and asked for Mary l.enon. In a few moments of time I found myself in the interior of one of the most comfortable and most modern homes in Greece, the master of which proved t be a native of that country who had at one time been in business in Frankfort, Indiana. 'Flic comfortable home was soon lost from view and once more 1 was in sunny India ready to find Rosa Johnson. I nibbed my lamp and discovered her in a small country store in central Illinois. Although by her manner I judged the store was not hers, yet she was so tree in looking over the stock that my curiosity was amused. In a few moments all doubts were dispelled when I saw her suitcase which gave the information that it belonged to the state pure food inspector. T w e n t v Once more I was home; once more J rubbed the lamp, thinking of. Louise Fortune, and I again found myself in Paris. This time 1 was in the Louvre; among the many artists studying there. I found Valcn Coble, and standing near was Louise. Evidently the romance begun in high school had ended in marriage. I again by magic Hew to my apartments and away again. I found Mary Kgan filling the position of private stenographer to the I nited States consul at Japan. The picturesque Japanese city vanished and I awoke as if from a dream. 1 was in a state of ecstasy. I would not exchange my treasure for all the wealth of India. For an hour or more I sat thinking over my experience with the magic lamp and recalling to mind the happy days in old F. H. S. HAZEL MUKGER. 13. s c v e n Iftav (lias History of the May Section of the Class of 1913. On a certain day in September. 1909. had you been the old clock in the assembly room of I'. H. S.. you would have seen eighty-two strange faces among the students assembled on the first day of school. Even one who was a complete stranger to this body of high school students, could, had lie taken a few moments to observe, have selected the eightv-two new students from the number bv their nervous, frightened manner, and the distressed, strained look upon their faces. This distressed � dy of students was the freshman class of 1909, thirty-four from the rural district and forty-eight from urban districts. Our chief work in the freshman year was wearing off the outer signs of timidity, learning the rules of the school, and. much more important, the habits of the upper classmen, and preparing with industry and care our lessons. e were, at all times, tilled with the entrancing thought that we should soon be sophomores, and we left no stone unturned to prepare us for this lofty position. In 1910. bad you again been the old clock, you would have seen the eighty-two timid freshmen transformed into a brave, bold class, who knew no such w ord as fear, for w e had now become sophomores. One of the first things we did was to form a class organization and to elect social officers. We were now interested not only in the regular routine work of the school, but also in social work. Our first venture into the society world was to give a hay ride to our own class. Soon after this we gave a sophomore hop. During this year we were also interested in b. H. S. s various organization T w e n t 6 IIMstcrv ami contests, such as the debating club and the oratorical contest. While we were thus busily engaged in these different affairs, almost before we knew it. we had become juniors. h was not until our junior year that the strength of our class began to be appreciated; then our most accomplished members began to take prominent places. For the Triangular Debating learn • i that year we furnished four boys out of six: 1-red Cohee. Jerome Epstein. Levi Horlachcr and Ernest Thompson. In the school's athletic work, Chaska Anderson, (iuy Harrison and Arthur Price represented our class. Our girls, also. U ok a conspicuous part in the affairs of F. H. S. Mariam Stein frequently aided in giving entertainments bv playing piano solos. Ruth Weaver gained fame by her drawing, and was ever ready to make beautiful posters to advertise our public entertainments. It is she who made the cover design for “The Cauldron. in addition to other work for the annual of last year and this. Lclah Maish also surprised us with her artistic work. And as to Beth Lydy. Gretchen Baldwin and Edith Harmon— our public entertainments would simply have been failures without them. Each of them took a prominent part in The Mikado, given at the Blinn last vear bv the music department, and Beth Lydy and Edith Harmon t.n'.k leading parts in the class play during their senior vear In addition to the above. Beth Lydy has assisted in almost every entertainment But all of our strength was not shown in these outside matters, which some people call “frills. We had a number of students, such as Beryl Feroald. Lvdia Spray. Anna Katherine Morris and Levi Horlachcr. who stood at the top in scholarship. As to our s«� cial life, of course the most important eight event of the third year was the junior reception, after which vc were ready to don the caps and gowns of the seniors. As can readily he seen our class was no mere figurehead. True, we were something of a failure socially, for we gave very few social affairs, hut in other ways we were successful, and we entered � ur senior year determined t« continue this success. Our students strong in scholarship have continued strong; our members have again taken leading parts in all entertainments. Edith Harmon, licth l.ydy. Oretchen Baldwin. Merton Young, Robert Campbell and bred Cohcc took leading parts in the operetta “Bulbul.” And the six members from our section that took part in the class play All-of-a-Suddcn I’eggv. played no mall part in making it the grand success that it was. In the triangular debate for this year. Levi Horlachcr again brought honor to himself and his class through his splendid rebuttal speech, which won the debate for Erankfort. A few more days and commencement will be here; our school days in I 11. S. will he over, and wc will go out into the world t d our work. I can wish my class no better wish than that even, member of it may be as helpful and efficient in the work of the world as he has been in the work of the high school. M ARTHA C. F'ORRN . Twenty - n i° c ..iss of .u.vr.-utv. � ; Zua Eaton Kulh Hirptf Eva Turner Paul Knapp Ethel Gfah E her Erdel Eva Kelley I nnre Harlnnd Willard Thurman Forest Bailey I ucy Scripture Kulh Hammond Beth Mor.tKO.nery Claude Sheet. Hruel jonr. Father Kramer Mabel 'loum Rnheit Given Kalph Whitlord Edith Coulter Charline Goodwin Ruth Stone Mriy Mormon IrwhUran SylvalCer Max Norl France McCarty Howard Kelley Opal Burk hard t Beulah Burkhard, Paul Sh«Kk T h i r t v cuss nr .i . •. mtf Trell Catron Gai! 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K™ Harry Robe n Albert LauKhner tSS Thirty f i e CUSS Oh' JJ.YI'AJi)' 11)17 .y -—- rtiisua'ar“s-,r 1— ''g F“ ssMra, Thirl y- i Cbc 3Lcgenb of tbc It was mid-summer, and the garden was full of hl M niing flower and herbs, as the Abbot of Anston. the leading monk of the monastery of A ready, was very fond of them. Outside the wall enclosing the monastery, were prowling the wife of Douglas, an outcast from the church, and her five wild children. A cave in Kenyon forest served as shelter for the exiled family, and for their living they plundered those passing through the forest. Hut, travelers being few. the wife had turned a desperate beggar. and none dared refuse her commands. Presently, one of the keen-eyed children noticed a gate ajar, and the mother and her wild brood entered the garden. When the lay brother, who had left the gate open, noticed the grim-faced woman within, he implored her t -leave, but in vain. He then sought help from the monastery. As he and two other lay brothers appeared, she was looking at the honeysuckle and ivy on the walls of the cloister. They tried to impress upon her that it was against their laws to admit women, but she refused to go. Soon the aged Ablnitt of Anston. himself, approached her and. being very proud of his flowers, he asked in a mild tone, if the garden pleased her. At the sight of his stooped form, his long white hair, and his placid countenance, she calmly replied that it was very prettx. but that it did not compare with one she was quite familiar with. At this, the Abbot Hushed and the lay brothers scorned her. I he Abbot of Anston crossed himself and said he would not be afraid to wager bis soul's salvation that she had never before been within an herb garden. The Ablmt’s doubting her word made her angry and she said. “That is true, but you monks, who arc holy men. should T 1i i r t v Christmas Lillies know that on Christmas eve the Kenyon forest is transformed into a much more beautiful garden than this, as a memorial of our Lord’s birth.” Abbott Anstoti had heard of this before, but he had never had the pleasure of seeing it. He earnestly asked permission for him and his lay brothers to visit their cave n Christmas eve. She consented. providing that they would not betray her. The Abbot then promised to reward them if possible. One day the lay brother overheard his master ask Ambrosius, the Prior of Withold. who was holding a chapter at the monastery of Arcady. for a letter of ransom for Douglas the exile. Thoughtlessly the good Id Abbot continued his story and told about the Christmas garden. Disbelieving the legend, the prior promised the letter of ransom upon receiving a blossom from the Kenyon forest. Next Christmas, according to her promise. Mrs. Douglas sent one of her children to guide the Abbot to their cave. The lay brother did not believe the story as told by the exile’s wife, but was certain it was a plot for capturing his master. Nevertheless, they went with their little guide, and after a tiresome journey arrived in front of a small d« � r in the side of the mountain. They followed into a large cave, in the center of which sat Mother Douglas before a log lire. Along the walls were beds of moss, and on one of these slept the chief, while the children crowded around a kettle of watery gruel. Iteing exhausted, the Abl ot slept while Mrs. Douglas kept watch for the annual change. At first, the lay brother was unable to sleep for keeping his eyes riveted ii bis chief, but lie was soon overcome v i £ h t with fatigue and fell into a deep slumber. When he awoke, he heard his master telling the outlaw and his wife that he intended to get a letter of ransom from the Prior Ambrosius. I he exile, however, thought this impossible. This conversation was suddenly stopped when the bandit’s wife heard (. hristmas bells. 1 hey rushed out. but the forest was still dark, and nothing could be heard but a distant bell. Then the lay brother thought it more impossible than ever that this cold, dark forest could become a beautiful summer garden. After the bells had rung for a few moments, a faint light began t show in the forest, and gradually it became almost like approaching daybreak. Then, they saw the snow had disappeared and the earth was becoming green. A new ray of light came; the flowers sprang up, and the trees unfurled their leaves. Among the trees twittered the birds, and the flowers were in full bloom. Not far from the Abbot stood the lay brother, who was angry because he could never with all his work make a garden as beautiful as this. Abbot Anston was searching for the prettiest flower for the Prior when lie noticed the angels were so near that he could really see their bright forms among the trees. The lay brother, still raging, then swore, and at this the angels, flowers and all the beautiful things vanished as suddenly as thev had appeared. The Abbot, filled with sadness, stooping to pick a flower, felt the snow. Then his heart became very sad. and he fell to the ground lifeless. The exiled family and the lay brother, returning in the darkness to the cave, missed Abbot Anston and retraced their steps to find him dead. The lay brother then realized that he had been the cause of his master’s death. He hastened with the Abbot back to the monastery of A ready. In preparing him for burial, they found his right hand locked over a couple of bulbs. The lay brother planted them in a favorite spot in his garden and patiently waited for them to bloom. During the following spring, summer, and fall, he watched in vain for the development of the bulbs. When Christmas came, lie wandered into the garden, and to his surprise noticed the bulbs had sprung up and there were beautiful lilies on them. He then fulfilled Abbot Anston's wish. Ambrosuis, upon receiving a blossom from Kenyon forest, gave the lay brother a letter of ransom to be delivered at the bandit's cave. When the lay brother reached his destination, the chief came towards him with his arms above his head and said. I’d like to kill all you monks! It is certainly your fault that last night the Kenyon forest did not become a Christinas garden.” Dut his anger faded away upon receiving the letter. The Douglas family then left the forest, and the lay brother afterward occupied the cell, and lived in prayer that his sin might be forgiven. IIKRNIKCE JEANETTE COPPING, ’15. T h i r t v - n n «.• Ifcv Experience The study of wireless telegraphy is indeed very interesting. All over the country many thousands of boys have rigged up” wireless stations, and though many of them are strictly amateur, it may be said with truth that some of them would do a professional credit. Any boy with the slightest love tor the unusual is sure to be impressed with the idea of literally picking messages out of the air. especially if he is of a scientific turn of mind. I have always had a great love for the mysterious, and it seemed to me to be this which interested me in wireless telegraphy. About the time 1 entered high school. I read a story, the plot of which was woven around a boy and his wireless station. This story’ appealed to me so much that I immediately became interested in what then seemed to me to be an unexplainable phenomenon. I read all 1 could find that was in any way connected with wireless telegraphy. I read on the subject of Hertz waves.” high tension currents, and all the various electrical phenomena. In the meantime. I succeeded in interesting several of the boys in the study also. and. with their help, 1 rigged up what is called a buzzer telegraph. In this outfit, the sending station consists essentially of a small electric buzzer, a key. and three or four dry-cells : and the receiving outfit, of a coherer, a battery, and a telephone receiver of some description. W hen this outfit was connected onto I? o raitb IXHtrelcss small, poorly insulated aerials, vve were able to communicate as tar as across three or four city blocks. Wc were so elated over the results of this crude set of instruments that we set to work with renewed energy to build better ones. We began to stretch larger and better insulated antennae and to make better receiving and sending instruments. Instead of using the weak “buzzer” f«� r sending, we now used inductive coils, which arc more powerful and produce a tone in the receivers which is more easily read than the one produced by the less frequent and unsteady vibrations set up by the buzzer. In the receiving station, wc also replaced the out of date coherer by a modern and more sensitive mineral detector and shunted a small fixed condenser across it and the receivers to strengthen the signals and to cut out” the static effect upon them. Later wc added various kinds of instruments, and although they were not essential, they helped to make our stations more complete. One should not think that wc met with no discouragements. for we had many. Among these, the trouble we had with our aerials was most disheartening. If anything will discourage a person, it is to find that all his work on his antennae has been wasted when he sees that a rope holding the spreader has broken off and let the wires become tangled and twisted through the topmost boughs of some tree, or sees his once trim looking aerial wires dang- r t y ling high in the air in a hopeless tangle with a spreader wire broken. Not long ago we stretched an aerial in the high school building. and, overcoming a few difficulties, managed t communicate with a station at my home. About the same time we stretched one aerial in the physics laboratory and one in the chemistry laboratory, and demonstrated the principle of the wireless telegraph to tnc physics class which was then struggling to master the subject. Lately, however, the boys, in what we are pleased to call our Wireless Club, ’ have been inactive to a certain extent, chiefly because they have not the time to devote to the work. However, the interest Forty in the subject is never lacking, for whenever two or more of us are together talking very earnestly, it is a ‘Sure guess to say that we are talking wireless.” Although 1 have spent a great amount of time fooling,” as some people term it. I shall never regret having fooled,” for I think it was time well spent. In time to come I shall look back with pleasure and think of the many happy hours onr bunch” spent together planning and talking wireless.” —FRANCIS PAVFY, 13. ■one Anita IRatberine Hotel Adelphi. Kanelagh Street. Liverpool. F'ngland. July 18, 1910. Dear Friends of the Frankfort High School: Many times have I wished that you might be with me on this delightful trip, but since you can not, 1 am going to share it with you. as best I can. by means of a letter. In the course of nearly thirteen days, our good steamship Neckar, of the North German Lloyd Line, carried us safely and comfortably from New York to Naples. True, the day the tail of Halley’s comet was to have struck this globe, the weather was quite boisterous with us; nevertheless, in the evening of the same day. we were able to enjoy that brilliant affair, the captain’s dinner. At Gibralter there was a stop of several hours, giving us time to see many of the interesting things. Three days later, at sunset, we passed the rocky island of Ischia. Ahead were the dim outlines of c-suvius. At last, with daylight gone and the lights of Naples streaming around us. we descended by shaky suspension steps, from the big steamer to a little one in which we were soon carried to the shore. The best thing in connection with our day and a half stop at Naples was the trip to Pozzuoli, where St. Paul was shipwrecked, and thence t Solfatara, a miniature Vesuvius. From Naples we hurried to Pompeii, and thence, by a wonderful carriage drive, to Sorrento. The roads were fine and led for quite a distance along the beautiful bay of Naples. On one side of us were the hills, cloaked in vineyards and orchards, dotted here and there with white villages, and frequently crowned with monasteries; on the other side, was the shimmering, blue bay of Naples, on whose opposite shore arose the slumb- F o r t Ifccrris's Letter ering esuvius. Sorrento, where we spent a quiet Sunday, was a lovely place. ( ur next stop was at Rome. You never could guess where we lodged. In a palace- the palace of the Kospigliosi. in one of whose rooms on the ceiling is Guido Rcni s famous and beautiful Aurora, a copy of which is to be seen in Miss Walker’s room. Of course in a week’s time we could visit only the most important things. Among these were the Vatican. St. Peter’s. St. Paul’s without the Walls, the Colosseum, the fountain of Trcvi. the Pantheon, the Capitoline and Pincian Hills, the aqueducts, the Appian Way. the catacombs of St. Calixtus. the Roman forums and the roval palace. The Vatican is the home of the Pope and contains several thousand rooms; also an art gallery which contains masterpieces both in painting and sculpture. St. Peter’s is an immense Catholic church, lofty and imposing. St. Paul’s without the Walls is the most beautiful church in Rome, I think. The Colosseum is a famous, old amphitheater in which gladiatorial combats and the persecution, indeed, the martyrdom, of many Christians took place. The fountain of Trevi is very attractive in itself, but, more so. because the saying is that whoever shall throw a coin into its waters shall return to Rome. The Pantheon is a great, circular building erected to the God of all.” Its walls arc twenty-three feet thick. The tomb of Raphael and of the kings. Humbert and Victor Kmanuel II of Italy, are in here. The aqueduct were once great conveyances of pure water to Rome. The Appian Way is an ancient road leading into the city over which St. Paul once traveled. The catacombs are underground rooms and passageways in which the early Christians sought refuge from un- f two relenting Roman persecutions. The Forum, which hears hut faint suggestions of what once it was. was found by excavation. Groups of tall pillars here and there possibly indicate the site of some temple The royal palace is a very plain, straight up and down building on the outside; inside all is magnificent. One room, the great dining room, was especially interesting because we were told Roosevelt had been entertained in it. You may be interested to know that on Corpus Christi” day. May 26th. we participated in a great flower fete. All of us crowded into a large, two-horse dog cart and drove to the villa where the flower parade was to take place. Beautiful flower floats, mixed with plain vehicles (such as ours) and stylish ones, followed a fixed course a course inside an oval arena, around a double track, and then out into the villa and back again. As the carriages passed each « thcr and the stands, which contained perhaps twenty thousand people, there ensued a battle of flowers. We drew quite a little attention to ourselves because of the small American flag which wc had pinned to an umbrella and stuck out of the back of the cart. At the town of Pisa, our next stop, which lasted indeed but a few hours, the Leaning Tower would have interested you most. The bells in this tower, because of its dangerous inclination from the perpendicular—thirteen feet with a height of one hundred and seventy-eight feet—are no longer rung. Florence was interesting for many reasons. It was the home of Dame and Savonarola, the eloquent preacher against the sensuality existing in the church. The latter was burned at the stake as a heretic in 1468. In Florence arc to be found collections of art treasures which are the chief attraction to tourists. Michael Angelo’s greatest statue of David is here. Our hotel was on the back of the Arno Several mornings we were awakened to hear a slap, slapping sound not far away. On going to the window, wc discovered that across the river on the rough pavement at the brink, were women washing clothes in the amber stream and beating them on the stones. W e reached Venice after a charming ride through the Appenines. forty-nine tunnels, and a country as flat as Holland. We arrived at F o r t v - cnia after dark, and t«� ok gondolas to our hotel. Gliding along at night on the canals with lights sparkling in the water, with old pal-aces here and there, and possibly with song floating to us, I felt as though in (airland. Venice is built on a cluster of small islands, and. therefore, its streets arc waterways, or canals—one “grand canal and one hundred and forty-six smaller canals crossed by three hundred and seventy-eight bridges. St. Mark's Cathedral, the Doge’s alacc. and the Bridge of Sighs are prominent features. St. Mark’s looks much more Mohammedan in architecture than Christian. In ront of it is a large piazza.” or square, surrounded on three sides bv continuous little shops which prove to be very interesting to the American sightseer. Here at any time may be seen hundreds of pigeons which arc always ready to l c fed To the right of St. Mark s is the Doge s Palace. It faces the Grand Canal. Next to it facing the Grand C anal and crowing a small canal, is the Bridge of Nghs. 1 his connects the palace with a horrible prison of dungeons , thc,lc, °f St' Mark s a,so faci 8 l°ward the Grand Canal, is a large clock on the front of the second story of a building. Over the clock on the top of the building is an immense metal bell. On each side of the licll is a metal man with a hammer in his hand. These two men strike out the hours at the proper time with their hammers. From Venice we went to Milan and remained a few hours. Hurrying on to Switzerland, we tarried for two davs at Bavcno, a charming spot on Lake Maggiore. We spent sixteen days in Switzerland. Lake Geneva, on whose shores we stopped a number of days, is mountain-surrounded and beautiful beyond description. At Geneva, where the Rhone River Mows out of the lake, is an island named for Jean lacques Rousseau. • peaking of the Rhone reminds me of the view we had at Geneva of the junction of the Rhone and Arvre Rivers. Both were mountain •streams, yet the former was a beautiful clear blue color, while the latter was a gray, the color of mist. The Rhone had just passed through the lake, thu purifying itself. The Arvre had conic direct from the mountains and probably contained besides melted snow spring and rain water, ground-up soil and rocks. W e found at Genova. Calvin’s church. It was inside a business-like, brick building, ami was quaint. Also we saw the Castle of Chillon. immortalized three by Lord Byron. It is apparently in the lake, a few feet from shore at Clarens-.Montreux. It certainly is a romantic looking castle and one charmingly situated. The interior is most interesting—of course it is not what we should call comfortable -and is more suggestive to the imagination than the exterior. Lake Lucerne is wilder and grander even than Lake Geneva. It is mostly bordered by bluffs and mountains which rise abruptly from the edge of the lake. There are low places, however, especially on one shore between the city of Lucerne and Mt. Rigi. At such places there was frequently a little settlement or a pleasing chalet. On one point there was a life-size statue of Christ with outstretched arms. One clear morning we noticed many dazzling snow-capped peaks in the distance. Among them was the beautiful Jungfrau. Our headquarters on the lake shore for two and a half days were at the resort Vitznau. at the base of Mt. Rigi. Unfortunately the weather was not clear when we went up the Rigi. but we had an extended view of the Alps with the winding lake of Lucerne in the midst. You can imagine with inc what a magnificent view that would have been on a bright day. We visited Tellsplattc. which is about the place where William 'Fell used to live. Another interesting point on the lake shore is the city of Lucerne. One would remember the city chiefly for its great lion which is hewn out of the face of a cliff. This lion has the shaft of a spear in its back. Fort while its paws arc protecting the Bourbon shield, emblem of a line of I'rench kings. It is a monument to the Swiss Guard of Louis XVI, whose bravery and fidelity to the king cost them their lives. A rare feast of mountain scenery may be had by crossing the Tctc Noir Pass in carriages. On a clear day, immediately after dinner. we started from Martigny over the pass to Chamonix. The trip lasted until after the late evening dinner at Chamonix was over, i. e.. eight hours or more. The ascent was made gradually. The city just left s«m ii passed out of our range of vision, but for quite a while we watched the Rhone valley as it grew smaller and smaller. The mountain opposite, seemingly not so far away, was covered with trees on its upper slope. Lower the slopes were bare except for a little home here and there. By this time the valley had grown so diminutive as to appear like a map. Now a turn took us away from it altogether. Before reaching the end of our slow climb, we passed some little peasant girls who had goat’s milk to sell. Now that I have hurridly taken you. my high school friends, through Italy and Switzerland. I find that I must close at once and mail this if I want it to catch the next steamer home. I hope that 1 have not. as I fear I have, worn you out with my long letter, but 1 have seen so much that it is difficult to know where to stop. Hoping to see vou all soon, I am. vour friend. —ANNA KATHARINE MORRIS. • four tlwo Short Stories A Bloodless Victory. Jinks was a big. fat. yellow cat. He was very lazy and slept most f the time. He also enjoyed eating and it was due to this that he won his title. One bright, summer day. Jinks was having his dinner in the back yard. Suddenly and without warning, a small poodle appeared. Immediately Jinks made an orderly retreat up the nearest tree, while the poodle calmly began to dispatch the dinner. Jinks with utmost precision and silence, advanced down the tree and attacked the enemy from the rear. The poodle was taken completely by surprise and made a hasty retreat. Jinks placed the captured stores in a safer place, namely, his stomach. Upon reporting an account of this maneuver to his general at headquarters (his mistress) he was given the title of Captain Jinks. —CHESTER COULTER. What a Boy Saw Through a Crack in the Fence. •It was one of those ideal Saturday mornings which makes one have the feeling termed spring fever,” and Johnny White had such a serious case that he could hardly summon enough courage to get up and dress himself. Finally, at nine o’clock, he managed to roll out of hed. and after dressing and eating breakfast, he picked up his air ritlc from the corner of the back porch and went out into the yard in search of adventure. The minute he stepped into the hack yard all the birds Hew away, leaving Johnny and his trusty weapon alone. f..r too many of their comrades had fallen victim to his unerring aim. Johnny was much enraged over the fact that the birds wouldn’t stay and let him get a shot at them, but finally succeeded in making Forty a target, and was pinning it on the back fence when a queer squeaking attracted his attention. He peeped through a crack in the fence and the sight that greeted him made him laugh aloud. Up in an oak tree in a neighboring yard were two sparrows trying to get into a blue-jay's nest to spoil it. I hit the blue-jay wouldn't have her nest spoiled, for there were three little eggs in it. The sparrows kept up the attack and the blue-jay gallantly held them at bay. for well she knew that her mate would soon be home to her rescue. Finally she heard the call of her mate and answered it with joy. But the sparrows also heard the call and were away, only to return with several of their fellow-birds to renew the attack with much more vigor. The male bluc-jay stationed himself on a bough close to the nest and bravely fought the sparrows which outnumbered him by ten. His mate stayed oil the nest and protected it from those that passed her mate. But. in the meanwhile. Johnny was not idle. He loved t«- see fair play in any kind of a tight, but this tic was onc-sidcd. He loaded his repeater and watched the fight with the eye of an Indian scout; every time a sneaking little sparrow got past the male bluc-jay. he would stick his trusty weapon through the crack in the fence (which was just big enough) and pick it off with such unerring aim that he didn't harm either of the blue-jays. Finally he had killed or wounded all the sparrows but three, and the blue-jays soon put them to (light. After the fray of the battle Johnny went over to sec the results and to congratulate the blue-jays on their plucky fight. Johnny and the blue-jays soon became friends, and the blue-jays had the honor of being the only birds of the neighborhood who were not afraid to stav in his back vard. —J. HOBERT CAMPBELL. -five IIM? Jfirst Composition There were many wry faces in our geography class when Miss Jones, the teacher, announced that we should write a composition for the next day's lesson. As for myself. I was secretly delighted, for I had always considered that I was something of an author and now I was to have an opportunity to display my ability to the whole class. Immediately after school I hurried home and began work upon my composition, which I determined should be a masterpiece of fiction. The subject was prosaic enough, being “The Products and Resources of Massachusetts,” but 1 meant to make the most of it. After diligently searching Shakespeare's poems and Webster’s Dictionary for high-sounding phrases and words of sufficient length. I began. At the end of two hours I had composed an introduction that I thought highly satisfactory. It ran thus Ix)ng ere the cock's shrill clarion had roused most mortals from the clutches of Morpheus and long ere morn in russet mantle clad, had walked o’er the dew of yon eastern hill, we departed from the Occident for the Orient. The train sped swiftly o’er the Hoosier sod and wc were soon in Massachusetts, that land of magnificent plenty. Our locomotive meandered peacefully ’midst the fragrant groves and massive forests which Nature had so freely bestowed on this region. The chief resource of this country is its bounteous oil wells, which wc saw here and there in shady nooks and artistic retreats from which the great masters of all ages have wrought their famous works in oil. Such was the beginning and the rest was even worse. In my desire to use poetic diction I forgot to consult my geography. 1 was sure there must have been oil wells there, for I remembered having heard Miss Jones say that in oil paintings Boston was the Athens of America. As for the rest, it was simply guesswork and Shakespeare. The next day I listened with disdain to the little one-page themes of my classmates and thought complacently of my own. When it came mv turn to read, I arose with a grand flourish of my ten pages and began to read in a dramatic style befitting my theme. Fort Before I had finished the first two lines, the whole class began to laugh, and at the end of the introduction, they were laughing so loudly that I could hardly read, and even Miss Jones was smiling. All at once I realized how ridiculous the whole thing was and in bitter humiliation 1 rushed out of the room. Then and there I resolved to be tnvsclf forever after and let who could be Shakespeare. —LULA M. GRAY. Jfalluui of tbe Hutumn Xcaves The falling of autumn leaves again Hath to my life some jewels brought. A peaceful soul, quite undisturbed. And in my mind a pensive thought. A greater love burns in my heart For the struggles and cares of every man. My purpose of earth is emphasized liy the falling of autumn leaves again. And a deep sense of comfort tills me now. Or rest, quietude and ease. As I list’ t«� the swish of the wind in the corn And the falling, falling of autumn leaves. 'fhe ivy glows on the damp rail fence. All nature dies, nor moans or grieves. When the hills arc yellow I pray I may die. I.ike the falling, falling of autumn leaves. When I come to my farewell day. May my garb be as bright and cheery as these; And may I be willing and anxious to go. As are the beautiful autumn leaves. —LELAH MAISH. f - s i X Forty -seven OFF1CEHS OF THE SEXS ILVE SOCIETY Edith Coutter. President Ethel Friedrick. Vice-President Mary Shanklin. Secretary Kathryn Norris, Corresponding Secretary Ha re I Monger. Treasurer Forty e i k h t Cbc Sunsbtne Socictv The Sunshine Society of the Frankfort High School was organized in the fall of 1911 and is a branch of the International Sunshine Society, which was organized in 1896 and has its headquarters at 96 Fifth avenue. New York City. This organization is composed of the girls of the high school, and its aim is. as the name indicates, to show kindness and bring sunshine into the lives of others. Although the work was new to the girls last year, a great deal of work was done. At the close of the term the following officers were elected to serve for this year: President. Fdith Coulter; Vice-President. Kthel Frederick; Corresponding Secretary. Kathryn Norris; Secretary. Mary Shanklin; and Treasurer. Hazel Munger. The first problem that confronted the society this fall was howto raise money to carry on. our work. After carefully considering different plans that were suggested, we decided to have home bakeries. and this plan proved very successful, as we cleared thirty dollars. In addition to this, each girl paid dues of five cents a term, .ml. on the night of one of the high school entertainments, we conducted a candy booth in the lower hall. As a result of the above plans, we have been self-supporting and have not had to solicit money to carry on our work. As it has been such a mild winter we have not had so many demand'. as we have had. hut. nevertheless, we have found plenty to do. At thanksgiving time we packed baskets and. with the help of s me of the hoys, delivered them to needy families in all parts of the city. By Christmas the Hoard of Federated Charities had been organized. and. as wc saw that the needy were going to be well provided Forty with the necessities, we decided that we would give them a gift that would he more of a luxury; hence we bought and took chickens to several families. Besides our charity work, which has been carried on further by donations made to different movements started by the citizens, we have tried to bring sunshine into the lives of our fellow students and associates. Karly in the fall wc gave a reception for the Freshmen to aid them in becoming acquainted with the older students. Also, during the year, wc have sent flowers to the members of the faculty and the members of the school who have been confined to their homes on account of sickness. —fdith coiltfk. A Contest. The wind swept the land, a triumphant race. nd blew full straight in his Lordship's face flurry of snow, black winter's assay. And. How does my great Lord Sun today?” All haggard the wan sun made no reply. So weary a-drawing his cart crossed the sky. His aged steps totter and his broad shoulder droops. And his great kingdom's ravaged by Id winter's troops. So they chased the Id sun till he’s wearied to death And drove him and lashed him to the brink of the west; Then wild rang the glee that the brave tempest bore. thev toppled Lord Sun and gold chariot o'er. —I.El.AH MAISH. -nine CEHMA.V CU'li The German Club is an organization composed of those students carrying Junior anti Senior German. The purposes of the club are: to promote interest in the language, t • study the customs of Germany, and to enable the students to sing and converse in the German tongue. This club is only one oi the several similar organizations of F. H. S. which carry on work in connection with different departments. The Apollo Club i a musical organization comp sed of eight boys, selected from the high school because of their excellent voices. Also the Girls’ Double Quartette is comprised of eight girls, whose voices are remarkably well trained. The Latin Travel Club, organized by the 11A class, is an organization of interest and benefit to the Latin department. The purpose of this club is threefold: to acquaint the members with foreign lands and people, to arouse a desire for intelligent travel, and to promote social efficiency. 1 he Senate is an organization intended to train the boys in parliamentary rules and in speaking creditably before an audience. 1 he Debating Club is a class organized to study debate in order that later a team may be selected to enter the Triangular Debate. Fifty (UHLS' DOVHLE OH. HIT EL .7HOLLO CU E, OUCH KSTTiA PIANO—Ollie McIntyre First Violin - Herman Hrrt Paris Stock dale Dan Buck Director: MISS LEONORK BUCHANAN MEMBERS: Second VIOLIN Hazel Jones Oti« Stair Millard Morrison Clarionet- DonStockdale CoRNKT-Perley Pavey Carlos Wert Ralph Van Eaton Bri ms—Ralph A. Whitford F i f t v - t w o Cbc ‘JLttcratv Tidorh I � r the school year of 1912-1913 a new method was adopted for carrying on the literary work. Before this year the arrangement of the programs had been in the hands of a set of officers chosen from the senior class especially for this purpose, and from the individual class. I his year the faculty took charge of the literary work, and each department, except the science and mathematics departments they joined forces and gave one program—gave one program during the year. The method of choosing officers was also changed. Instead of electing officers from the senior class to serve for one entire term, different officers were chosen for each program. Of the five programs which were given, two were given during the fall term and three during the spring term. I he first literary program was given on November 15. 1912. and was supervised by Mr. Clark of the science department and Mr. Harrington of the mathematics department. The officers chosen for the occasion were: President. Fred Police, and Secretary. Doris incent. The program was opened by the address of the president, who explained the new manner of electing officers and arranging the programs. After a piano solo by Marguerite Minard. Jerome Epstein. in a paper entitled The Wonderful Scope of Electricity as Revealed by the Boston and New York Electrical Expositions,” gave a very interesting review of the wonders of these exhibitions. His paper was followed by one entitled “Aphorisms. Dorothea Hemelgarn. who read this paper, showed the humorous side of the study of mathematics. After this amusing paper was read the thoughts of the students were turned to the scientific problem. “Smoke and a Preventative.” discussed by Max Xorris. The recita- tion. With a Pressed Flower. by Florence Xorris. and the selection. “ ’Pis Mom.” by the Apollo Club, were both well received. The next number of the program was a paper entitled “Money. in which Mary Leisure discussed the coinage system and financial standing of the United States. The humorous side of the study of science was then shown through the paper of Lydia Spray entitled. “The Practical Effects of Gravity. In this paper the effects of gravity on a person attempting to learn the art of bicycle riding are amusingly set forth. After a well rendered violin solo by Paris Stock-dale. the sources, systems and methods of taxation in the United States were discussed by Russell Mc.Xutt in his paper on “'raxes.” ! he two papers, the first A Biography of Sir Isaac Xewton.” which was read by Ruby Linville. and the second. A ! listory of Geometry.” read by I la Gliormlcv. were highly applauded. The program closed with a beautiful vocal solo by Beth Lvdy. Mr. Farr and Mr. Mabrey of the history department had charge of the second literary program which was given on December 6. 1912. The presiding officers were: President. Jerome Epstein, and Secretary. Edith Harmon. The opening number, which was a clarinet solo by Karl Kraft, was followed by an interesting review of The Eastern Question. by (.’barline Goodwin. In this paper the writer reviewed the war on the Balkan peninsula, relating a brief history of the Balkan States before the war. giving comparisons of the States in regard to their power and resources, the causes of the war. and the chief events of the war up to the time of writing the paper. After the Apollo Club had been warmly applauded for singing Kentucky Babe. Forrest Bailey read a very instructive paper Fifty three on “The Comparison of the Central Governments of England and the United States. In this paper, the principles of these governments. the powers of each, their merits and defects, and the advantages of one over the other, were discussed. The Girls Double Quartette then entertained the audience by a selection entitled “Pussy's in the Well. This was followed by a debate, the subject of which was the much-mooted question, Resolved, That Indiana Should Adopt the Initiative and Referendum to Apply to Any State Legislature.” The question was ably discussed by both sides, and many strong points were made. The decision of the judges was in favor of the negative by a vote of 2 to 1. The third program of the year was oi a different nature. The teachers of the English department arranged a program which was simply for entertainment. The program opened by an exceptionally well rendered piano solo by Max Norris. This was followed by a musical monologue by Lctha Irwin, accompanied by Blanche Kramer and Paris Stockdalc. Mr. Farr's vocal solo, which followed, wa� so enthusiastically applauded that he was compelled to appear again. Another piano solo was given by Helen Barton, after which Beth Lydy sang two solos entitled The Fairy Lullaby and The Years at the Spring. After these two solos the main feature of the program was presented. It was a farce entitled “The School Boys’ Nightmare. The prologue to the farce was read by 11a Ghormlcv in which she recited The Daffodils. the poem on which the play was based. The farce afforded the students a great deal of amusement, both because of its humorous nature, and because of the successful attempts of those participating to imitate members of the faculty. This program, which was thoroughly enjoyed, closed with a selection by the Girls Chorus, and a trio. The Katy-Did, by Gayle. Don and Paris Stockdalc. Because of its novelty the German program gave the students F i f t unusual pleasure. All the numbers were rendered in German. The program was opened by a piano solo by Ethel Gish. Hazel Munger then recited the poem, Der Erlkonig.” The next number was a solo. “The Rosary. which Beth Lvdv sang in German. What followed aroused the interest of all present. Students from the German department presented a scene from Schiller’s Wilhelm Tell. Those participating were in costume and certainly deserve much credit for their interpretation of the play. Gail Cave, who represented the royal governor, was exceptionally good, and Max Xorris, the guardian of the hat, interpreted his part in a very pleasing manner. After the presentation of this scene the Boys' Quartette sang “Die Wacht am Rhein in a very spirited manner. The last program was a very charming one. given on March 28. 1913, bv the Latin department under the charge of Miss Claybaugh. A Latin play. A Roman School ’ was given first. When the curtain rose the audience was transported to the land of Italy where they were entertained by a troup of olive-skinned boys in Roman togas, who were zealously learning and quoting from their favorite orators, Cicero and Caesar. At the close of the play, while the stage was being arranged for the second part of the program, several papers were read concerning the Latin exhibit which was given later in the term. When the curtain rose for the second time, the students were then shown the interior of a Roman house with its beautiful Greek and Oriental hangings, and the altar on which were placed the statuettes of many of the Roman gods and goddesses. Then the Vergil class, the girls costumed in soft, Greek robes and the boys in Roman togas, slowly entered, chanting Vergil's Invocation to the Muse. As the chant ended Vestal Smith came forward and gave a beautiful Greek dance. The curtain fell amidst the hearty applause of an enthusiastic audience. The pictures for this program may be seen on other pages of The Cauldron. Four Fifty five r months. Much praise should he things in order to rehearse and then make t he play a success. Frankfort can no longer doubt that the .Frankfort High School has unusually talented students in music. This was made evident last year when the “Mikado was given, hut it was proved beyond a doubt this year when Bul-Bul.” a comic operetta in two acts, was given. The operetta, though exceptionally difficult for amateurs, was given with such skill that it was received favorably by the most able critics and citizens of the city. ( n account of the character of the operetta, much opportunity was afforded for the spectacular. I he cast and chorus seemed especially suited for this kind of work, thus making this feature of the play extremely entertaining and pleasing. I he stage setting and costuming carried out the time and place of the operetta exceptionally well. The garden scene in the first act made a beautiful background for the graceful court ladies who, although their princess was melancholy and heart-broken, could not suppress their feelings and danced merrily in the garden until Lilia, a friend of Bul-Bul. scolded them for being gay and lively. I lie dance by the Mower girls was one of the dances most enthusiastically received. The girls. Mining over the stage in their filmy white dresses and arches of flowers, seemed more like airv fairies than real people. I he choruses were so well trained that they lost the aspect of amateurs and danced and sang with professional grace and case. 1 lie cast, well supported by this exceptionally well-ti ained chorus, was in it sell very good. Flic solos, ducts and sex-tetts. were ahlv rendered. I he character of Bul-Bul. the leading feminine role, was assumed by Beth l.vdy. while the part of Prince Caspian was interpreted by Willard Thurman, lierschcll Bryant took the part of lamit, the fussy little monarch who had a special admirer in the person of the court chaperon, which was portrayed by Edith Har-_ mon. Other leading characters were Daisy Baker as Lilia, Bul-BuFs friend: Fred Cohcc as Alain, a friend,of Prince Caspian; Gail l avc as Justso, the keeper of the royal cash box; and George Stone-breaker as Dosay. the keeper of the royal spectacles. Much credit for the great success of the opera is due Miss Buchanan, who has worked untiringly day and night for the last few also to Ollie McIntyre, the pianist, and t« the members of the orchestra, who sacrificed many Fifty - seven A play given by the Latin department. 2544—ELEVEN m mm mm DRAMATIS PERSONAE Magister .............................. Servi........................ ......... Paedagogus ........................... I udices ..... Adulesccns................ Marcus Tullius Cicero..... Quintus Tullius Cicero____ Lucius Sergius Catilina.. Marcus Antonius.......... Gains Julius Caesar....... Appius Claudius Caecus, ? Gnaeus Pompeius.......... Marcus Iunius Brutus...... I )iscipuli Robert McClamroch (____Mark Sims i Marvin Snyder .....Everett 1 lardy ( .Hansel Smith Fred Rinehart .... Ralph Whitford ....Victor Heritage .1.eland Wainscott ....I'rcd Harland ----Vincent Noland .......Horace Freas % .....Carrol Shaw .....Stephen Smith ... Hobart Campbell Quintis Hortensius Hortalus.............................Kenneth Skeen Lucius Licinius Lucullus.................. .. Wayne Tankersly Gains Claudius Marcellus.... Robert Lucas Fcmina...................................................Helen Barton Duae Puellae Romanae............................ i Julia Davis i Olive Evans PRIM A PARS Introductory Sketch—Improvised by Helen Barton and Olive Evans, freshmen. A day in an elementary Roman School, 90 B. C.. including an oratorical contest between Marcus Tullius Cicero and Gains Julius Caesar, subject. ‘Mea Cara Ambitio.” . CURTAIN. Our Latin Exhibit.” SF.CUNDA PARS Metrical Reading of Vergil's Invocation to the Muse, Aen. I— 1-11. by the members of the VERGIL CLASS and one of the Vestals. Fifty eight F i f t y • n i n e Sixty “Hll ©f H 5ui 6en $ my ” THE CAST: Anthony. Lord Crackcnthorpe (Fellow of the Kntomological Society) ................................Ernest Thompson The Hon. Jimmie Kcpplc (his Brother)...........Hcrschcll Bryant .Major Archie Phipps. retired (l.adv ( rackenthorpe’s Brother) ................................................Karl Kraft Jack Menzics...................................Robert Campbell Parker (Footman at Park hurst)...........................Merton Young Lucas (Manservant at Jimmie’s Flat)........................Fred Cohce Lady Crackcnthorpe (Lord Crackenthorpe‘s Mother).......... ..............................’............Elizabeth Lvdy The Hon. Millecent Kepple....................Martha Ellen Jones The Hon. Mrs. Colquhoun....................................Ruth Weaver Mrs. O’Mara (Widow « f Prof. O’Mara, !•’. P. S (....Hazel Mlinger Peggy (her Daughter).......................................Edith Harmon Perhaps through the greater experience and therefore greater efficiency in instruction, added to greater manifestations of interest on the part of tlie students in kindred subjects, the annual class plays given by the members of each senior class grow better and better. At least. All-of-a-Sudden Peggy.” given by the 1913 class, was the best yet. not only from an artistic viewpoint, but also from a financial viewpoint. One hundred and sixty-five dollars were cleared from this entertainment, this being the largest amount yet netted from one of these plays. As is the custom, the classes purchased memorials for the school with the returns, and now a large reading table and four beautiful pictures have been added to the equipment and decoration of the two assembly halls, while approximately one hundred dollars worth oi new books have been placed in the school’s library. All-of-a-Sudden Peggy is a light comedy in three acts by Ernest Denny, an English playwright, and was presented at the Blinn theater on the evening of Friday, January 24. before a large and appreciative audience. The plot concerns tiie love affairs of Lord Crackenthorpe. who has become interested in the study of bugs, and who is engaged in writing a book upon a certain species of spider. He seemingly falls in love with Peggy O’Mara, a beautiful. vivacious young lady, who is also interested in the study of bugs, her father having written a l ook on the same subject. Their marriage. however, is seriously opposed by the family «■ f Lord C rackcnthorpe on the grounds that Peggy is far below him in rank. Jimmy. Lord Crackcnthorpc’s brother, is called home to settle the difficulty, which he quickly does by falling in love with Peggy and marrying her himself. A departure was taken by the members of the senior class this year in tlac matter of seating arrangements, those not in the play occupying the four large boxes on each side of the theater, which were decorated with tlie class colors and various pennants of the students. This innovation produced so pleasing an effect that classes in the future may follow this plan of the class of 1913. “A QUIET FAMILY On the evening of December 13. 1912. a one-act farce, entitled ”A Quid Family, was given in the assembly room of the high school building. The cast was made up of students from the various classes of the high school. A Quiet Family a misnotner, f««r it was far from a quiet family was a farce, relating how the difficulties and quarrels of two families, living in the same house, were overcome. Brothers had married sisters, and were living in the same house, although each had his own servants and dined on opposite sides of the dining room. Mrs. Benjamin Bibbs and Mr. Barnabv Bibbs were weak, submissive creatures, who were, therefore, constantly being abused by their ill-tempered helpmates. Weary of this life they. Mrs. Benjamin Bibbs and Mr. Barnabv Bibbs, went to each other for comfort, whereupon they decided to try their luck at being “boss of the family. In rder to gain courage enough to carry out his plan, Barnabv indulged in so many glasses of champagne that he found walking straight exceedingly difficult. Of course he immediately conquered and happiness reigned supreme. Likewise Mrs. Benjamin Bibbs succeeded in taming her husband. From the time the curtain rose on the breakfast scene until the final happy ending. the audience was kept laughing uproariously. Kvery member of the cast acted his part exceptionally well. If anyone interpreted her part better than the others, it was. perhaps. Esther Warner. Her interpretation of Mrs. Barnabv Bibbs was verv good indeed. Mrs. Barnabv Bibbs, who had a sharp, snappy tongue, was a marked contrast to her meek, submissive husband. Mr. Horace F'reas. although in real life far from meek or submissive, made an ideal Mr. Barnabv Bibbs. Ralph Whit ford interpreted the part of Mr. Benjamin Bibbs, while Mrs. Benjamin Bibbs was well part rayed by Opal Burkhardt. Ruth Hammond as Snarly, Victor Heritage as Grumpy, Mary Morrison as Selina and Philip Dome as Peter, were very g d indeed. Much of the success of the farce was due t Mr. Clark, the rehearsals having been under his able and untiring direction. A short musical program was given in connection with the farce. Selections were rendered by the Apollo Club, the Girl’s Double Quartet, the Mixed Quartet and the High School Orchestra. The proceeds of the evening’s performance were given to the music department to be used t purchase music. S i x t y - t w o ITbe {Triangular ©ebatc. On Friday night, March 7. 1913. occurred the annual Triangu lar Debate in the Frankfort High School assembly room, between the affirmative team of Frankfort and the negative team of Lebanon. The quest i n debated was. Resolved, that Indiana should adopt the recall, to apply to all elective officers (constitutionally waived).” Frankfort’s speakers were C arl Feed. Dan lluck and Levi Hnrlacher. while Lebanon’s speakers were Roy Comely, llershel Richardson and Frank Beck. The presiding officer of the debate was Professor James Osborne of Wabash College. The debate was preceded by a short musical program, a piano solo bv Miss F.thcl Gish, a vocal solo by Miss Marie Gann, and a piano solo by Miss Pauline YanSickle. Each number was splendidly rendered and heartily encored. Carl Reed opened the debate by setting forth the line of argument the affirmative would pursue, basing his outline on the four leading issues: first, is the recall necessary in Indiana; second, docs it conform to good political theory; third, will it improve the administration of public affairs; and fourth, is it a practical reform. He was followed by Dan Buck and Levi llorlacher. Levi made a strong rebuttal speech which received the highest commendation from all present, even from mature men who are competent judges of good argument. It was this speech that turned the tide in our favor and gave us the decision by a small percentage. Roy Com ley. the first speaker for Lebanon, contended that there was no practical need for recall. He was followed by Herschel Richardson and Frank Beck, each making a good speech. The judges of the debate were R. C. Street and Mr. A. C. West, and Harry G. Leslie, all from Lafayette. Mr. Street and Mr. West voted in favor of Frankfort, while Mr. Leslie voted for Lebanon. When the decision was learned the audience went wild with enthusiasm, and the students present rushed almost as one to congratulate their men for bringing to them a much longed-for victory. On the same evening, in the Methodist church at Crawfordsville. occurred the debate on the same question between the Crawfords- ville affirmative team and the Frankfort negative team. The Crawfordsville affirmative team composed of Frank Hall. Paul Burkholder, Harold Schulor and Clarence Small (alternate), presented a strong argument, advocating a specific kind of recall by which they endeavored to defeat the negative. Each of the Crawfordsville men was excellent in delivery. Also the manner in which each presented the question gave evidence of hard work and good training. The Frankfort negative team was composed of Basil Walters, Walter Hor-lacher, Sylvester Mersch and Ralph Whitford (alternate). I heir chief argument was that the recall was unnecessary and undemocratic. Each of the speakers acquitted himself well, showing the result of excellent training. Just before the rebuttal speeches both teams seemed to have an equal chance for victory, but the powerful rebuttal delivered by Basil Walters for the negative won the debate ; the vote stood two to one in favor of the negative. The judges were Messrs. G. M. Green. George Buck and Albert E. Mingcr. ()n the following Monday, March in. 1913, the I . H. assembled in the old auditorium that had been the scene of so many defeats but at last was the field of the victorious, for Frankfort had won the Triangular Debate for the first time. After speeches from each one of the boys on the teams. Mr. Gruber. Judge Combs. Superintendent Pittingcr. Mr. Stubbs and Coach Farr gave excellent talks in which they commended the teams arid reminded the students that victories can be obtained only through hard work. Coach Farr, who deserves much credit for his able coaching of the boys, told the school that he hoped the motto adopted by the debating teams. “For Frankfort We Win.” would be ever before this school to mark an epoch of success for F. H. S. During this jubilee the students of the high school showed their appreciation of the victory by their wild applause preceding and following each speech. Particularly was this true when Superintendent Pittingcr arose, for they were doubly glad to receive him: first, because he was going t speak for their teams; and second, because he had been seriously ill and they wished to show their delight in having him with them again. Sixty - five ©ratoncal Contest of Ifoav 1912 )n the morning of May 10, 1912. all the high school students were filled with joy upon finding that the sun dawned upon a bright, clear day. This was a great day in our history—the day of our annual oratorical contest. School was dismissed at eleven thirty, and one hundred and fifty � r more students rushed home to make ready for the special cars which were to carry us to Lafayette where the Central Indiana High School Track Meet was to he held in the afternoon and the Oratorical Contest in the evening. About 7 p. m. the Jefferson High School building began to overflow with animated students from Rushville, Xoblesvillc, Lafayette, Lebanon. Crawfordsville and Frankfort—the six schools that participate in these contests. The presiding officer for the evening was Arthur Clemens of Crawfordsville. The program was opened by an overture by the F. II. S. orchestra. Each school was then given three minutes for veils. As Frankfort had the largest visiting delegation, no one else was “in it” with us when it came to making a noise. We veiled so loud and with such vehemence that it is probable that the walls are still vibrating. After each school had yelled its limited time, all the schools yelled together, but not as one, for each school gave its own particular yells. One school might he heard shouting One. two. three, four. Three four, three four. etc.; another. Go get a rat trap Bigger than a cat trap. etc.: and still another. Quinine, turpentine. Speech or ball. etc. Anyone who has ever heard a thousand students yelling at the same time will have no difficulty in imagining the scene. After the yells, the Jefferson High School Girls’ Glee Club sang This was followed by the program proper. Each school was represented by a speaker who had been chosen at a primary contest held in each school. Our school was represented bv Hazel Mungcr, and. while she failed to carry off the honors, every Frankfort student present felt that our school had been ably represented. That the contest was a close one so far as four schools were concerned can be seen from the fact that Frankfort and Lebanon tied as to points, both schools receiving eight, while Crawfordsville and Rushvillc tied, both receiving seven. Then the judges turned t the percentage and found that Frankfort and Rushvillc had tied, each receiving 260. that Lebanon had received 261. and Crawfordsville 262. This gave Crawfordsville first place. Rushvillc second. Lebanon third and Frankfort fourth. Lafayette won fifth place, while Noblesville won sixth. The judges were Professor Charles Tuttle of Wabash College. E. K. McComb of Manual Training High School. Indianapolis, and Professor Dachlcr of Purdue University. The contestants were: Pauline Fcltz. Rushvillc; Charles Dor-ons. Lafayette; Harry Budd. Lebanon; Ray Pickett, Noblesville; Robert Long. Crawfordsville; Hazel Mlinger. Frankfort. S i x t y - I x XTbc Sallic Iftav J5vers ipri es The Sallic May Byers prizes arc awarded to those most proficient in scholarship, English composition and elocution. 1 he prizes are derived front a fund, fifteen hundred dollars, given to the 1 rank-fort High School by Mr. Daniel E. Comstock, as a memorial to his betrothed wife. Miss Sallic May Byers, who died a short time before their marriage was solemnized. Ten members of the graduating class of 1912 entered the contest in English composition, which was held at the Library Building. Monday. April 8. 1912. The contestants were Hattie Campbell, Milo Curls. Ilcpsa Boohcr. Claude Dudley. Veda Good. Paul Gossett. Martha Kramer, Orpha Holmes. Georgia Moore and Ruth Morrison. The subject chosen was. Human nature can only be elevated bv cultivation of the inner nature as well as the outer. N'o number of facts can make a man’s life a success when his divine nature is allowed to perish.” The judges for the contest were Rev. George . Morris. W. R. Hough and Miss Jeannette Ashman. Their decision revealed the facts that Ruth Morrison and Milo Curtis had received the same rank and the same percentage. Therefore the first and second prizes, amounting to twenty-two dollars and a half, were divided equally between them. The contest for the prizes in elocution was held in the high school assembly room Friday evening. May 17. 1912. I he contestants were Dale Shanks. I.etha Irwin. Carl Reed. Milo Curts. Beryl Ecrnald. Levi llorlacher, Lydia Spray and Ruth Harper. The judges were Rev. B. B. Kessler. Mr. Bernard Sobel. Professor Wheeler J. Wclday. all of Lafayette. The first prize, fifteen dollars, was awarded to I.etha Irwin, and the second prize, seven dollars and a half, was awarded to Lydia Spray. The scholarship prize is gained by the student receiving the highest average scholarship during the senior year. The high school records showed that, in the January section. Hazel Alexander was entitled to the first prize, fifteen dollars, and Hattie Campbell the second prize, seven dollars and a half; in the May section. Martha Kramer. the first prize, fifteen dollars; and Claude Dudley, the second prize, seven and a half dollars. Sixty seven Sixty e i ft li t Soctetv Following the example of the Juniors of the year before, the classes of '13 and ’14 gave the Junior Reception to the clas of ‘12 in a private home. Mrs. G. F. Benajmin kindly gave her beautiful home and grounds as a setting for the evening's jollity. Shaded electric lights were strewn over the grounds, and rustic seats with the high school pillows made attractive retreats for weary ones. Our own blue and white and the Junior class colors decorated the porch. As an entertainer. Mr. I’ctcr B. Tronc of Indianapolis was secured, and in addition to the cleverness of his stories, the local coloring which he gave made them much more appealing to the many guests. After this delicious refreshments were served, and then came the dancing. During the dancing Ruth 1’avey and Mary Flora, dressed in picturesque Japanese costumes, served punch in a retired corner of the yard. The By rely and Denbo orchestra of Logansport furnished the music. The huge porch and lower Hoor of the Benjamin house made an ideal dancing place. When, about midnight, all went home, they were one in their feeling of gratitude toward Mrs. Benjamin and the Juniors for making such an unusual and attractive school party possible. The Tuesday night before commencement, the Seniors gave a •lance at the Blinn Academy to their guests and the Juniors. The Farley and Johnson orchestra of Indianapolis played. At first the pleasure of the dancers was somewhat lessened by the great number . n the floor, but, as the heat was intense, some of the dancers soon became worn out and left. Then there was nothing to wish for. The music was unusually inspiring, and the girls, lovely in their light, dainty evening frocks. During the evening punch and wafers were served. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gunther. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. A. . McClamroch were the chaperones. Fridan night, immediately after the commencement exercises, the reception by the Seniors to the townspeople was held. For many years this has been held in the high school building, but Mr. and Mrs. Horace F. Campbell very graciously offered their home to the 1912 class. This made the reception much pleasanter and a greater success than it would have been if it had been held in the building. The purpose of these Senior receptions which are held at the close of the year’s festivities, is to give the families and friends of the graduates an opportunity to meet and congratulate them. Early in the history of the school this custom was established, and has been continued by each graduating class. S i x t y - n i n e S e v c baseball in High School III the spring of the year 1912. a meeting of all the hoys in the high school was held. At this meeting it was announced that football in high school was a sport of the past, and that basketball and baseball were rapidly taking its place As the basketball season was closing, the pupils decided to organize a baseball team. From the student body they elected Arthur Price, captain, and Russell Pence, business manager. Mr. Harrington being the faculty member and coach. As soon as the warm spring weather came, the captain took his team out daily, and out of the raw material be succeeded in producing a good team. When the captain and coach thought the team fitted to meet another team, the business manager and coach scheduled a game with Lebanon. At this game a very good showing was made by the players, each one playing his position well. Unfortunately. the game lasted but three innings on account of rain, but at the close of the third inning the score stood 5 to 2 in Frankfort’s favor. This game aroused the enthusiasm of the students, and a second game was scheduled with Lebanon. Although Frankfort lost in the game, much improvement in playing was shown. Several days later the coach and business manager decided to enter the team in the state baseball tournament, which was to be held at Purdue University. One of the leading five-cent shows gave a benefit for the team .and thus the necessary money for the trip was secured. n t y On May 5th, the team journeyed to Purdue University to participate in the tournament. The first game, which was won by Frankfort by a score of 13 to 4. was played with Fairmont High School. Much credit was given the pitcher. Otis Miner, for holding the opposing team to a few hits. In the afternoon of the same day the second game was played. This game was with Terre Haute, and was one of the best games played that day. even though Frankfort lost by a score of 4 to 0. Frankfort played as well as the opposing team and made more hits, but was unable to “bunch” them. However, this game brought us honor, for it was played in forty-eight minutes, thus winning the state record for fast high school baseball playing. —HORACE FREAS. Untcrclass football There was in the high school for the year 1912, very good material for a football team, but we were unable to have a team to play other schools because of the action taken against this sport by most of the schools in this district. In order that our school might have football, the boys of the Senior Class and those of the Freshman Class united and formed a team to play against a team formed front the boys of the Junior and Sophomore Classes. A series of three games were to have been played to decide the championship of the school, but it was not necessary to play the third game. The first game, which was played in October, was a very close one. and showed the material front which a strong team to play outside schools might have been chosen. This game would have ended in a tie had it not been for the “booting of Quarterback Harrison on the Senior-Freshman team. The star on the opposing team, the Junior-Freshman team, was the little ouarterbaCk, “Brick” Pence. The features of the game were the long run® of Harrison and “Brick.” The game ended with the score standip” 3 to 0 in favor of the Senior-Freshman team. The second game, played in November, was a little more of an uneven match than the first, owing to the lack of work on the part of some of the boys. The stars of the game for the Senior- Fresh-ies were Harrison and Pavey. while the stars for the Junior-Sophomores were Pence. Haggard and Coapstick. This game ended with the score of |Q to 7 in favor of the Senior-Freshmen. As this gave the Senior-Freshmen two games, they won the series. 'Phis ended football in Frankfort High School. Seventy o � c us : ;. , . t um Paul McMastrn First Rase MerlCue Gail Cave Herbert Haggard Center Field Pilcher Right Field Motrto Derrick Third Rase l.ee W Harrington Coach Horace Frcas Russell Pence Arthur Price Left Field Student Business Mgr. Catcher Otis Miner Harry Sheridan Claude Dudlcy Pftcher Second Base Short Stop Seventy - t w o T UCh' T :. M s Stevens HauK rd Heritime Harrison K. Sheets Anderson Herts C. Sheets Seventy three The Track and Field Meet. The weather conditions ior the track and held meet which was held at Lafayette in conjunction with the oratorical contest were ideal. It was neither too warm nor to cold, nor had the track been made slow in the least by any recent rain. The meet was held on “Stewart Field, the Purdue at beltic field, consequently we had a fine track. It had been rolled and worked until it was as smooth and hard as a floor. The distance track was a quarter-mile oval with a twenty-two yard straightaway for the dashes. The competing schools were Frankfort. Rushville, Crawfordsville, Lafayette and Noblesvillc. No sooner had the schools arrived than the events began. As usual, the first event was the trial heat for the hundred-yard dash. In the final heat Walton of Xoblesville took first place. Although our men did not do any extraordinary running, they acquitted them- selves creditably. In the first field event we bad no entries. 'Phis was the pole vault. The honors of this event were carried off by Davis of Crawfordsville. when he cleared the bar at nine feet six inches. The next field event, the shot put. got us second place, llufl'man of Crawfordsville put it thirty-seven feet. Paul Me Masters was a close second with a put of thirty-five feet six inches. In the mile run we did little. First was won by Nichols of Crawfordsville. his time being four minutes and fifty-six seconds. The two hundred and twenty-yard dash was won by Walton of Noblesville. with Davidson of Crawfordsville a close second. Our contestants in the half mile failed to score, although they did very well. The next event, the quarter-mile dash, was the star event for Frankfort. Claude Sheets taking an easy first. From the crack of the pistol to the finish, he bad little trouble in leaving his opponents Seven t y four behind. J J is time was fifty-six seconds. Meanwhile the running broad jump was in progress. Kellehcr acquitted himself very creditably, but failed to win any points. Walton of Noblesville took first place with a jump of nineteen feet, seven and seven-eighth inches. Wc did not d« much in the high jump, Chaska Anderson, our best jumper, being unable to enter. First was taken by a jump of five feet, three inches. In the low hurdles again wc starred. Victor Heritage took second, pushing McAlvey of Crawfordsville hard. Toward the end ic behaved nobly. He went by his opponents almost as fast as you could count them, but failed to pass McAlvey. If wc had had more hurdles and better equipment for training, undoubtedly Victor would have won first. The relay race was a clear walk-away for Crawfordsville. probably because wc had no entrants in this contest. When the points were totaled, it was found that Frankfort had won third place. Crawfordsville took first with forty points; Xoblcs-ville second with thirty-three points; Frankfort third with eleven points, and Lafayette fourth with six points. TRIAXCrMR TRACE .1X1) FIELD MEET On May 3. 1912. the second annual triangular track and field meet of Lebanon. Crawfordsville and Frankfort High School was held at Lebanon. A small but enthusiastic delegation accompanied our team to Lebanon. Lebanon was very enthusiastic and gave her track team wonderful support by a large attendance. hirst in the meet was easily won by Crawfordsville. It seemed from the beginning that Crawfordsville High School was destined to win the meet. Marion Davidson was the individual star. He won first place in the one hundred yard dash, the two hundred and twenty yard dash, and the broad jump. Frankfort had a team, the greater part of which was made up of new material. Although Frankfort High School ended second and with but a few points, yet the team showed everybody that it might be depended upon in future events as a possible winner. Among our representatives on the team were Sheets, Heritage. McMasters. Anderson, Stcvans. Harrison. Haggard and Derrick. The score ended as follows: C. II. S...................................Seventy-two and one-third points F. 11. S..............................Fourteen and onc-third points L. H. S.....................................Eleven and onc-third points Seventy five Seventy s i x u a a s • . i u o a a s ALUMNI GREETINGS. To the Senior Class of 1913, who are entering upon the tresh-old of life's battles, leaving behind warm friends and treasured memories with educational aspirations kindled and fostered, on behalf of my classmates of 1876 1 extend to you most hearty greetings and best wishes as you pass from your beloved Alma Mater. AMANDA McCIA RG MOORE. To the Class of 1913, our youngest sister, we. the calico” class of 1877. welcome you into the Alumni. Six we were, six we are, with delightful memories of our Frankfort High School. MRS. DORA KKMPF BAYLESS. To The Cauldron, its Officers and Friends: The Class of 1878 hails with delight the second issue of the Frankfort High School’s annual Proclamation and Appeal. Yours is the true college spirit, as the high school of today is the fair equivalent of the college of yesterday. MARTHA A. MORRISON. E3 Senior Class of 1913: On behalf of the Class of 1880. the only ‘‘all boy” class of Frankfort High School. I congratulate you. Over moor and mountain, S e v e n t over plain and prairie, over rill and river, I reach my hand 10 you in greeting. WILLIAM FLEET PALMER. E3 To you, newly pledged 1913, the Class of '81 may seem a back number, yet the same “Alma Mater” has fostered and cherished us both, and the elder child extends you a warm welcome into the Alumni family of the Frankfort High School. LILLIAN CL A YB AUG II LATIIROP. [=] Strength, will and ability arc essentials of accomplishment. These have been cultivated and fortified by our early training and education in the high school. All classes, those gone before and those yet to come, stand together on this common ground of obligation. This makes an indissoluble bond among all of us. The Class of 1882 joins in the joyful shout of acclaim. BRADEN CLARK. Our welcome, our comradeship, our fellowship, are yours. We rejoice in your victory, in your power to overcome. To such victories belong all kingdoms that arc worth while. May the possibilities of those kingdoms forever beckon you compcllingly, and yield themselves to your conquest. r ■ t i x h t MARY C. FRAZKE. C lass of 83. Here’s to dear old Frankfort High, Loud we cry; Here’s to dear old Frankfort High, Soft we sigh. We have overcome our fears And put by our foolish tears And have met the test of years, Strength and wisdom have attained Through the inspiration gained At the dear old Frankfort High, In the happy days gone by. Here’s to dear old Frankfort High, You can’t beat her if you try. Try, try. MARGARET BOYD, Class of '85. C=] The Class of ’86 sends greetings to the young life of her Alma Mater in this thought of “higher living’’ as the incentive to higher education. The thing that counts most in life is not so much the actual knowledge acquired in school as it is the habits of application and the qualities of a well-trained mind. MRS. KATHRYN MAGEE PARLIMAN. All are architects of Fate. Working in these walls of Time; Some with massive deeds and great. Some with ornaments of rhyme. Seven Let us do our work as well. Both the unseen and the seen; Make the house, where gods may dwell, Beautiful, entire, and clean.” MRS. ESTHER IRWIN STUMP, Class of 1887. A Crow and Cackle. The 1889 Buff Cochins, products of the Old Brick Hatcher, thus admonish the 1913 Rose Combs of the modern White-stone Incubator: Make the most of the Present—the beautiful and the care-free lime. Soon pin feathers appear: also the serious business of scratching begins! MRS. NELLIE LOFTLV CLAYBAUGH. [=] The Class of 1890 was small in numbers and though scattered today. I’m sure I voice the sentiment of its members in wishing the greatest success and happiness to the class of 1914. May your commencement be truly the beginning of larger and richer experiences. ETTA C. GASKILL. With hearts as staunch as when in 91. at the threshold of a new world, each member of the class bade his fellow Godspeed, the class of 91 sends greetings across years to the classes which have gone before, to those which follow, and to those which are yet to come. LEROY CUSHWA. t y - nine The Class of 18 2 was the last to be graduated from the little old south building that had also served our parents. Under the direction of three teachers, our thirteen girls and one boy. accumulated all the knowledge our heads would hold. Wc improvised our own music, aided somewhat l� v a wheezy organ that required presto treading; and I’ull for the Shore, Sailor.” from Gospel Hymns, was our delight and inspiration every other morning. ADA KENT PHIPPS. E3 Years have such a habit of crowding upon themselves! It was but a brief period ago that the first class was graduated from the new High School Building on East Clinton street, and yet the calendar tells me that was twenty years ago. ()ur’s was that class, and for its members, let me voice their collective welcome to the youngsters of 1913, newest of the Frankfort Alumni. WALTER S. CARD, Class of V3. Our greetings to you. as you come to be a part with us of the Alumni, is cordial, hearty and true, not because membership with us is a privilege granted to few by us. but because by your labors, by the results of your efforts, by the curriculum finished, you have earned for yourselves the right to belong with us to the Alumni. We believe in you. in your power and in your determination to make good, even as eighteen years ago we believed in our own ambitions K i a and in our enthusiasm. So it is we greet you and receive you with faith in you and pride to ourselves. RALPH CHKADI.K. ( lass of 1895. C=] To tile Senior Class of 1913, and all classes that have gone before. and all which are to follow: 1 send greetings in behalf of the Class of 1896, and with them the message the first little spring bird upon my window-sill sang to me this morning. “Arise, it is another spring. Cast from you the shadows of past failures and mistakes. It is now the building time, start something and then work, work, work. It is the key to success and to happiness -keep working” Then he fluttered his wings and went about his own little task. FT11 KI. KRUM BAUGH COOPER. [=i The Class of '98 sends greetings and good wishes to the Class of 1913. You will find that real joy comes, not from case, not from riches, not from the applause of men, but from having done things that arc worth while. GRACE JOHNSON. To the Class of 1913 the class of 1899 brings greetings. The experience of intervening years since our school experience has demonstrated the worth of an education, and we congratulate you upon the successful termination of your High School career. MRS. LILAI-I HINES FEAR. 1l t V Wc arc proud to be graduates of the Frankfort High School. We are grateful for the equipment with which she sent us forth to battle in the world. It has not failed us. The mystic chords of memory unite us to our Alma Mater. “When Time, who steals our years away. Shall steal our pleasures too. The mem’ry of the past shall stay. And half our joys renew.” HEN F. FAR BEK. Class of 1901. May Frankfort High School and The Cauldron continue their inspiring influence for stauncher loyalty between all the graduates of the school; for a closer brotherhood of all men. for a better, stronger, happier manhood and womanhood throughout the land. GEORGE E. CARSCAIJ.EX. Class of 1902. After nine years’ absence and a long, long silence, the class of 1904 responds to the call of its young sister class of 1913. and sends heartiest greetings to all her i ter classes and to the Mother of us all. F. H. S. LEXXA A. LAXDES. Class of 1904. EEI Mv dear Miss Fortune. Alumni Editor: Your letter which came as a pleasant surprise, revived many fond memories of the F. H. S. and made me wish for the old student Right days again. Mv sincerest wishes arc for the continued success and prosperity of the F. II. S. and its constituents. IIAKRV FISK. C lass of 1905. I am very happy to respond to a request for a greetin; from the class of 1906. Yc of that class, renowned for stunts. social and insurrectional, have become widely separated since graduation, hut wherever we go we retain an interest in F. II. S. Yc are glad to renew affiliations with Alma Mater and extend a hearty salutation to the class of 1913. CHARLES S. GROVER. Yc. the class f '07. send greetings and best wishes to the class of 1913 at their commencement time. We rejoice in the advancement which F. 11. S. has made since l' )7 and wish to pledge anew our loyally to both school and faculty. JEANNETTE AS MM AN. EZ1 Greetings, fair Alma Mater. Founder of our first ambitions. Moulder oi our first ideals; May thy sons and daughters ever True to all thy teachings prove; May thy work go on forever. Alma Mater, thee we love. R CSS EL THOMPSON. Class of 1908. one The Class of 1909 sends enthusiastic greetings to the annual. Though our efforts cannot mix the brew, may our love and loyalty to our Alma Mater be a firm rod on which to hang The Cauldron in the future. ISOLA K. HARTMAN. We greet you as you approach the culmination of all your fondest hopes and aspirations. Each loyal son and daughter of old I . II. S. is justly proud of you and is wishing you success. As alumi we congratulate you and receive you as one of our number, pledged to do all things to the honor of our own dear Alma Mater. MARJORIE GARBER. Class of 1910. When the 1913 students of the Frankfort High School leave, thev arc going to experience what those of us of 1911 experienced, and what all classes have experienced—a desire to come back.” Perspective adds to appreciation; and the march of the years finds us all united in love of the old F. H. S. WALTER WIRICK. EE3 After a short absence, we take pleasure in finding many of our experiences of four happy years reflected in the Annual. We extend our best wishes to the Frankfort High School, the Class of 1913, and The Cauldron. CLAUDE DUDLEY. Class of 1912. Bighty-two Mr. Thomas Form he Custodlon of fhr Hl h School liulklin K i k h t y three LIVE NEWS FROM THE WIRELESS CONCERNING THE TRACK AND ORATORICAL MEET. Tlic dopcsters” had predicted the success of the N'oblesville High School in the Central Indiana High School’s Track Meet; consequently. when the final score of 50 L? points was piled up by X. 11. S.. the outcome of the meet was not much of a surprise. Paul Walton, who starred in the 1912 meet, was again to the front in this meet, winning four firsts, for a total of 20 points. He won the 100 yard dash, the 220 yard dash, the shot put. and the broad jump. Yet, the individual honors of the meet did not go alone t« Walton, for a new star was developed in Henry Cottingham. also of N’oblesville. Cottingham was victorious in four events, scoring 20 of X’oblesville’s points. He broke four Central Indiana records, running the 440 yard dash in 54 seconds flat; the 880 yard run in 2 minutes and 10 seconds. In the high jump he jumped 5 5-5 feet and in the pole vault he vaulted 9.86 feet, bowman of Lebanon broke the Central Indiana record for the discus hurl by throwing the discus 106.9 feet. Frankfort's three points were scored bv Claude Sheets, who won second in the 880 yard run. The final score stood: Noblcsvillc, 50'.{ points; Crawfordsville. 19';? points; Lebanon. 16 points; Lafayette. 10; j points; Frankfort. 5 points. Rushville did not win in any event. Crawfordsville won the relay. Never before in the history of the Central Indiana High School's Oratorical Association, was as much enthusiasm shown at a contest, as at the one held at Lebanon. May 9. Frankfort had a delegation of 300 people who supported Walters most enthusiastically. F.ach school present had a large delegation in support of its speaker. Before the program for the evening opened. Mr. Stubbs, president of the Association, presented the embossed skins to the winning schools in the athletic contests. Henry Cottingham accepted for N'oblesville and George McAlcvy for Crawfordsville. At this time a monster demonstration of enthusiasm took place. Following this, the program for the evening was opened with Miss Lctha Irwin of Frankfort as presiding officer. The Frankfort High School Apollo Club furnished the opening music by singing two selections. Kentucky Babe. by Geibel. and Little Cotton Dolly.” by Geibel. The club “made quite a hit” and was loudly ap- Right plauded by the audience. Miss Irwin then announced that the first oration of the evening would l� e “Affairs in Cuba” by Thurston. Weldon Braun, who represented Rushville, delivered this oration. Mr. Braun was awarded fifth place by the judges. The Noblesville man. Robert Howe, was the second speaker, his subject being, “The Turk Must Go,” by Ward. By the decision of judges, sixth place went to Mr. Howe. “Brutus ' by Boleman. was the subject of the third oration. Alva Wyncoop, of Lebanon, delivered this oration. He received fourth place in the contest. Rushville and Lebanon tied for fourth place on points, and the judges had to decide by percentages. This gave Lebanon fourth place. Charles Downs, who represented Lafayette in 1912. again represented this school. The subject of his oration was “The Hero of Compromise.” by Hauerbach. Mr. Downs was awarded second honors. He interpreted his oration well, was at ease and showed great improvement over his style « f 1912. The fifth speaker of the evening. Basil Walters, was from Frankfort. Ilis oration was “The Battle of Gettysburg,” by Mason. Mr. Walters was excellent and really commanded the attention of the audience better than any other speaker. He tied with Mr. Downs on points for second place, and when the percentages were referred to. he lost, being awarded third. One judge placed him first, another third, and another fifth. Thus may be seen the wide difference in the opinion of the judges. The sixth speaker. Miss Lacl Davis, was the receiver of first honors. She represented Crawfordsvills. her subject being “Cuba Must Be Free.” by Thurston. Miss Davis was more at ease on the platform than any other speaker. She was quite dramatic and her style appealed to the judges. One judge placed her first, another second, and another third. The Jefferson High School Glee Club furnished the closing music. Its character songs afforded much amusement to the audience. The judges of the contest were: Prof. J. W. Putman of Butler College; Mr. W. S. Jennings of Shortridge High School, and Mr. Chas. '. Jewett, an attorney—all of Indianapolis. JEROME Z. EPSTEIN. '13. f - f o u r THEATRES CLEAN COOI REFINED Mark’s |p botograpbs Portray that high type of workmanship and touch of excellence that so widely separates the mere artisan from the Photographic Artist of merit - D. 36. Marb , pbotoerapbcr, franhfort, Inbiana. Why We Believe You are the B« st Served to Your Own Interest by Dealing with lTs HERE ARE THREE REASONS FIRST SECOND THIRD We Know How Highest Quality Our Guarantee TRY OUR TASTE OUR HARMONY PERFUMES LIGGETT’S CHOCOLATES (Any Odor) (Any Flavor) ---------------------AT ------------------- O. M. HAMMOND SON The Rexall Store if Used On a Farm, Horner’s Have I(. 1 . Dorner’s Sons Co. High 1 If you have tears to shed, prepare to shed them now.” JOKE EDITORS. Do you have trouble when you recite your lessons. George?” Miss Claybaugh— “Horace, is this a free translation?” Horace—“No, ma’am, it cost me fifty cents.” “Yes. sir.” What seems to trouble you most ?” The teacher. Freshman Girl—“Do you have to eat Sunshine Biscuits to belong to the Sunshine Society?” Basil Walters (concluding a speech in the senate)—“In the words of Daniel Webster, who wrote the dictionary. ‘Give me liberty, or give me death.' Walter Horlacher (pulling his coat tail) Daniel Webster did not write the dictionary; it was Noah. ’ Xoah. nothing.” replied Basil. 1 Xoah built the ark. Wanted—Trousers to fit. Frank | Fisher. Do you want a cold tablet?” Yes.” Well, go get one of those writing tablets out of the ice l ox.” Senior—“There isn’t going to be anything doing next year.” Freshle—“Why ?” Senior—“Everybody’s doing it now.” • - Silently, one by one, in the Interest Book in the office, blossomed the lovely zeroes, the for get-me-nots of the seniors. y e i K � t Plays and Players. “Freckle —Paul Knapp. “The Girl of My Dreams”— Ruth Weaver. “The Real Thing”—Mr. Stubbs. “The Flirting Princess”—Martha Ellen Jones. “The Ne’er Do Well”—Robert Campbell. “The County Chairman”—Lee Wincgar Harrington. “Mutt and Jeff”—Chaska Anderson and “Larkin” Reid. “The Fortune Hunter”—Ernest Thompson. A Perplexed Husband”—Karl Crooks Kraft. “The Sweetest Girl in Paris”— Mary belle Temple. “Louisiana Lou”—Louise Fortune. “Two Men and a Girl”—Cohee, Harrison and Ililderbrand. “A Modern Eve —Beth Lydy. The Littlcst Rebel” Margaret Hcdgcock. “Uncle Tom's Cabin”—F. H. S. “The Bohemian Girl” — Edith Harmon. “ 'l he ()nly Son ” — Frank Fisher. “The Winsom Widow — Ola Rowers. • Wanted — A wig. Robert Given. His Version. Some freshmen were visiting a museum and saw a mummy, over which hung a card with the inscription, “B. C. 87.” They were mystified, and one said. “What do you make of that, Sam?” “Well, said Sam. I would say it was the number of the automobile that killed him. Not What It Looked Like. It was a very hot day and the drummer who wanted the twelve-twenty train got through the gate at just twelve twenty-one. The ensuing handicap was watched with absorbed interest both from the train and the station platform At its conclusion the breathless and perspiring man took his way back and a vacant-faced porter came out to relieve him of his £rip. “Mister.” he inquired. “Was you tryin’ to ketch that Pennsylvania train?” Where are you going with that goat. McClamroch?” “Down to the creek. Come along if you want to see some fun. This goat has just eaten a crate of sponges, and I am going to let him drink. Right; For 43 Years-Clinton County’s Leaders of Fashion The Hertz Dry Goods Co. Distributors of High Class Dry Goods, Carpets and Ready-to-Wear Our Motto: Not How Cheap-But How Good” Peoples Life Insurance Company FRANKFORT. INDIANA Capital $100,000 Assets $311,000 Insurance in Force $5,044,460 Do Not Watch Us Grow, Grow With Us A Sound, Progressive Home Company HOME OFFICE-American National band building Pavey Brothers GROCERS N I “No, mv son,” replied the patient man. “No, I was merely chasing it out of the yard.” It was scarcely hall-past nine when the rather fierce-looking father entered the parlor where the timid lover was courting the daughter. The father had his watch in his hand. “Young man. he said brusquely. “do you know what time it i is? “Y-y-ycs, sir.” stuttered the frightened lover, as he scrambled out into the hall. “1-1 was just going to leave!” After the beau had made a rapid exit, the father turned to the girl and said in astonishment: “What was the matter with that fellow? My watch has run down, and I wanted to know the time.” A well known Southern varnish and paint firm recently received the following letter: “Gentlemen : Please send me a small can of your best striped paint. Red and white preferred. I only want enough for one barber pole.—Schmidt.” Judge (to spinster)—“Your name, please.” Witness—“Cornelia Rcntt.” Judge—“Now your age. Put first let me warn the public that if there is any outbreak of hilarity the court room will be cleared.” President Cleveland, while talking to a friend about one of his many angling expeditions, told the following story: “It is re- markable. said the President, “how mean some people arc. I had with me on that particular trip two countrymen who evidently were familiar with my reputation as an angler. Before starting, one of them made the following suggestion: ‘Mr. President.' he said, ‘we will agree that the first one who catches a fish must treat the crowd.’ I assented to this, and we started. Now, don’t you know, those two fellows both had a bite and were too mean to pull them up.” “I suppose you lost, then.” remarked the friend. “Oh. no. replied the President. “I didn’t have any bait on my hook.” “Bob” Smith— Where else besides in oysters are pearls found ?” Vestal Smith— I once knew of a girl that got a whole pearl necklace from a lobster.” n c t y Always The latest and best in up-to-date styles of footwear for Men, Women and Children. Quick repair department in connection. Work done by electric shoe machinery GHERE’S SHOE STORE East Side Square Phone 360 VICTROLAS Ix?t us demonstrate the new models which produce a purer toned quality !t h a n any hitherto offered. All [sizes: SI5, $25, $40, $50, $75, $100, $150 and $200. Bon Merritt Pictures framed to order at right prices. Work Guaranteed. □t—=)□ Call and see us. D =)D THE GRIMES ART STORE West Side Square Shanklin Hardware Co. 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Robert Campbell waiting for something to eat. Kathryn Norris keeping quiet. Levi Horlacher in love. Ethel Thompson holding hands. Ernest Thompson captivated by a misfortune. “Duke Cohee as not being cynical. Mis ; Walker in a hurry. A f rcshman arguing with Miss Howard. I Niilip I)« rner in black socks. Ping” Hertz with a hard nose. Miss Rothrock not loving the freshman. • I .ines of Virgil All remind us. We have wasted Lots of time. And departing Leave behind us, Zeros stretched out In a line. You can not get ahead of an Irishman.” An Irishman and a German met in a tavern and each proceeded to tell some stories of the greatness of his own native land. The German story was to this effect: Tearing down a castle along the Rhine they found numerous wires which showed that they had telegraphy in Germany long ago. To this the Irishman answered in the following way: “To be sure, that is nothing: why in Ireland they tore down a castle and they found no wires, and does that not show you that Ireland bad wireless long ago?” two Can You Imagine— Sylvester Mcrsch, smoking? Mary Morrison not staying at noon to study Geometry? Anna Katherine Morris looking around ? Not having six-week exams? A short lesson once in a while? Robert Given as business manager of The Cauldron? '■Duck” Morris laughing softly? Herbert Roulden not honking his machine at ix o’clock in the morning on X. Main street? Dr. Wines was formerly the principal of a boys’ school. One day he had occasion to “trounce” a boy. and the boy took his revenge in a way that the doctor himself could not help laughing. Dr. Wines’ front door bore a plate on which was the one word, “Wines. The boy wrote an addition in large letters, so that the inscription ran, Wines and Other Dickers.” “Some adjectives,” said the teacher, “arc made front nouns, such as dangerous, meaning full of danger: and hazardous, full of hazard. Can any boy give me another example?” “Yes. sir. replied Frank Pavcy. “pious, full of pic.” Epitaphs. I lerc lies a man who did no good. And if he’d lived he never would; W here lie’s gone and how he fares. Xobody knows and nobody cares.” A small boy who was enjoying his first trip to the country stood for several minutes watching a large windmill in the vicinity of the barn. Finally he ventured, “Gee. mister, you’ve got a line electric fan for your pigs. He stood on the bridge at midnight. Disturbing my calm repose; For he was a fat mosquito. And the bridge was the bridge of my nose. “In financial trouble?” “Yes.” “What is it?” “Oh, I promised to pay Brown $10 today, and I’ve got it and he knows I know he knows I’ve got it.” He failed in Latin, flunked in Chein, They heard him softly hiss: “I’d like to find the man who said That 'ignorance is bliss.’ ” Ninety Graduation time is one of them, am! there is nothing finer than the expression of your good will by making the proper gift; a remembrance which links the giver and the gift with the event. Come in and look over our stuck of beautiful presents for such occasions. Frank S. Crebs Com pan v JEWELERS IuinI Side S 111;i rt There are Times in Every Life That Stand Out as Events..... t h r e EAT WHERE THEY ALL EAT Amich Cress TRcstanuant EVERYBODY GOES TO AMICH’S MILLER Hbc Cailor largest Assortment of Fashionable Fabrics FIRST-CLASS CUTTER AND TAILORS. PROMPT SERVICE Satisfaction Guaranteed Opposite Post Office N I n c t Frankfort Electrical Construction Co. 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Longfellow was a full-blooded American poet. He wrote “The Salmon of Life. The Pilgrims came to America i so that they might persecute their religion in peace. Electricity is a current of very strong stuff. Sir Isaac Newton invented gravitation out of an apple. An axiom is something that is I always so even if it isn't so. Mike went to the telephone, when the following conversation took place: “Is this Miller Jones?” “Yes.” “Will you send up six bags of oats, and hurry up with 'em?” “All right, who arc they for?” Arrah, now. don't get gay—for the horse, to l e sure, and Mike rang off. Freshman- Is that Ola Powers’ own hair?” Sophomore— I reckon it is. She paid for it.” Class Stones. Freshman—Emciaid. Sophomore Plarncy St � i:c Junior—Grind-stone. Senior—Tomb-stone. A boy sat on a rail fence enclosing a cornfield. A city chap passing by. said: Your corn looks kind of yellow. bub.” “Yep. that’s the kind we planted, replied the bub. It don’t look like you would get more than a half a crop.” said the city chap. “Nope, we don’t expect to. the landlord gets the other half.” re torted the youngster. The stranger hesitated and then ventured: “You are not very far from a fool, arc you. my boy?” “Nope, not morc’n than ten feet, said the boy, and the city chap moved on. Farmer Corntassel — “What’s your nephew, as come back from college a couple of months ago, been doin’?” Farmer Applejack — “Still coloring a meerschaum pipe.” Tommy Harmon has a white coat now—all of her own. iov.. t y - s i x A reporter was sent around to make some inquiries concerning a new play that David Bclasco was engaged in writing. “Yes,” said Mr. Belasco, I am writing a play. What do you want to know about it?” “Anything you can tell me will be interesting, was the reply. “Well.” was Belasco’s response, it is to have four acts and three intermissions—and I’ve just finished the intermissions. A colored man had borrowed a kettle and when he took it home, it was cracked. He was prosecuted for this and he offered three arguments for his defense. First, he said that he did not borrow the kettle; next, when he saw that this would not do. he said that it was cracked when he got it; and. third, that he did not even borrow the kettle. What is work? Work is that operation which, when applied to anything, makes your back ache. “Blanch.” said the father, from the head of the stairs, is Tim an auctioneer?” No, father. Why? Because he keeps on saying he's going, going but he hasn't gone vet. Mr. Pittengcr— Did John pass all his entrance examinations?” Mrs. McClamrock — He was conditioned in everything except the college yell. 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I say. old man. you’ve never returned that umbrella I leant you last week.” Hang it all. old man. be reasonable; it’s been raining ever since.” He looked at her. “Oh. what a pretty miss; He drew a little nearer, Then gently stole a------way. Wouldn’t it be funny to see Tim Ransom on the street without a girl? -eight Mable, age seven, and Marvin, six years old. were playing in the nursery. The mother had been reading in the library beiow when she was suddenly startled by a tumult in the nursery. The children had been well trained, and such commotion by them was unknown. As the mother wondered. horrified at the occurrence, the racket increased. Hurrying up stairs, the mother burst into the room. Her amazement grew as she prcceivcd that the girl was causing all the noise. Why. Mable. what has happened to you? What can you mean, jumping up and down and shrieking in this manner? Mable assured her mother that there was nothing wrong; that she was only playing with Marvin. Hut why don't you play like Marvin, then. See how quiet he is standing there? Of course Marvin is quiet,” quickly replied Mable. You see we arc playing house. Marvin is papa Coming home late at night and 1 am you.” Friend- When do expect Mr. Rich to recover?” Doctor- “I don’t know, lie’s the only patient I have . A Riddle to Willie. I asked my papa a simple thing: Where holes in doughnuts go? Pa read his paper, then he said: Oh. you’re tot) young t«� know.” 1 asked my ma about the wind: Why can’t you see it blow? Ma thought a moment, then she said: Oh, you’re too young to know.” Xow why on earth do you suppose. They went and licked me so? Ma asked: Where is that jam?” I said: ”OI� . you’re too young to know. Campbell- Studying Hamlet. Thurman ?” Thurman— Yes. Campbell- Why. I know that by heart. 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You must have been present when lie received her dressmaker's bill.” Mr. Deem— Di� es your barber talk much?” Mr. Harrington—“Yes. and illustrates his stories with cuts.” Joseph Jefferson was once fishing. when a game warden approached and examined his catch, which consisted of one beautiful black bass. The warden then said: It will cost you, sir. just twenty-five dollars for catching this black bass out of season.” 1 take a black bass out of season? ’ exclaimed Jefferson. Never! Such an idea never occurred to me. I’ll tell you how it happened, as he handed the warden a cigar. That black bass was eating the bait off my hooks as fast as I could put it on. so I thought I would just tie him up where he couldn’t get at it until 1 got through fishing.” An alien wanted to be naturalized and was required to fill out a blank. The first three lines of the blank had the following questions: “Name? Born? Busi- ness? 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In the family was a dog of some age that was always present during evening prayers, but just before the family retired, he was put out. One evening by some chance lie was put out before prayers. No sooner bad the family knelt down and the first words had been uttered, than the dog began t« whine and scratch upon the door. In order that their devotion might not he disturbed Mr Tellman ordered that the dog be let in. After the prayer was finished the dog was put out again. and not even a whimper was heard from him. Mr. Tollman's curiosity being aroused, be made several experiments with the dog and found that every time the animal was put out before prayers, he would whine and moan until he was permitted to take part in the service. The moment the dog was admitted. he would lie down quietly during the prayer service. Oftentimes. as soon as the prayer was over, he would go to the door and beg to be let out. Mr. Tellman always contended with his neighbors that he had converted the dog, but they insisted that his actions were simply due to the force of habit. Why did you break your engagement with Blanche?” If I failed to show up at the house every evening, she expected n,e to bring a written excuse signed by my mother.” d r e «l two Persistent Arthur. Arthur, a very mischievous lot, was noted for his persistency gaining any point for himself, lie lived on a farm and objected very strenuously when kept in the house on a rainy day. One morning when he got up it was raining and it continued to rain all forenoon. About noon Arthur became very restless. In the afternoon much to his joy. the sky cleared, it stopped raining, and he gained his mother’s permission to go out doors. He went out into the orchard and commenced to play about in the water. All at once he decided he wanted a drink. Pans, placed around for watering the chickens, were kept in the orchard. Arthur spied one. and down he went on his knees before it. Just at this moment his mother, who had been wondering what he was doing all this time, came to the door. With a horrified look she cried out: “Artie! Artie! What on earth are you doing?” He raised his head and said: Ts ist a drinkin’. mamma.” “Artie, don’t you know that water is dirty?” Instantly perceiving that she did not want him to drink the water, he began: Hut it tastes so good.” It's awful dirty and will make you sick.” “But mamma, the chickens don’t get sick, and — “You’re not a chicken. Artie.” “Well, 1 once heard you tell Auntie I had a chicken heart.” • Stories From Daily Life. When I lived in western Kansas, my next door neighbor was a middle-aged German farmer, who was considered to be one of the most desirable citizens oi the community. H; � imperfect command of the English language, however, often caused him to make some very amusing mistakes. One day he came running over to our house very much excited and all out of breath. 1. of course, hastened out to see what was the matter. He finally managed to gasp out: “Come quick! Come quick! My wife he bit a rattlesnake.” News item from a girl visiting in New Mexico to her chum in Indiana: We had three bachelors for dinner today.” What queer appetites people develop away from home! O n «• h ii ii 1 H. hi SSI Kills I. uiHns Frankfort Candy Kitchen Try Our Home-Made Candies Fresh Every Day California Fruit OUR SODAS and fancy drinks are all served with pure crushed fruits, and our parlor is the coolest spot in town. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME Meifeld building North Side Square Smart Shoes Nobby Clothing Stylish Furnishings Always the Right Thing at the Right Time O 0 © Flora Crull LOOK TO US For the right kind of Books for ..COMMENCEMENT....... Your School Book needs will be properly taken care of here. We are Yours to please, Ashman Cullom West Side Druggists One Han Miss Cutting—“I have a good joke on Aunt Laura. W ithout her glasses, you know, it is almost impossible for her to distinguish one person from another, and this morning she actually talked to a dummy in a clothing store, thinking it was you.” Mr. Softlcigh—“Really. And did she discover her mistake? Miss Cutting — “She didn’t; that’s the joke.” Esther Warner—“I want to know where I stand in your at-fections?” Whit—“lie seated. Am you dc man that insulted mah lady friend?” “H-h-how so? said Brick. You done sold her some burnt cork when she asked to’ face powder.” Well, she said she wanted flesh color. F. H. S. Directory. Most popular—Marybcllc Temple. Biggest bluffer - Tubba” Irwin. Biggest fusser I.ucilc Caldwell. Best all-around athlete Claude Sheets. Greatest grind—O. B. Farr. Windiest—“Windy” Seaman, l-aziest—Robert Campbell. Best student—Beryl Fernald. Best fellow -Ollie Mclntirc. 1 iandsomest—Merton Young. Thinks lie is Bill Thurman. Grouchiest— W it” Whitford. Best Matured—W. L. Clark. Biggest dude—Carlos Werts. Most promising—Guy Harrison. Ladies’ man—Tim Ransom. Most religious—Robert Given. Most modest— Duck” Norris. Wittiest—Everett Hardy. Conclusion—I should worry, be an old maid and listen to the cuckoo clock! J. C. Morrison— No, I don’t need an office boy. Dennis Dunn — Wot! Ain’t you organizing no new companies that need dummy directors? Mr. Clark— What is water? Fritch— It is that substance which, when a person puts her hands in. turns black. d r e d Four Question—Why is a box of Bon-Bons like sleep? Answer—Bon-Bons are sweet, sweet is fragrance, fragrance is odor, odor is scent, (s)cent is money, money is a medium, a medium is a spiritulist, a spiritulist is an incomprehensible being, an incomprehensible being is a crank, a crank is a handle, a handle is something fastened to, something fastened to is a tin can tied to a dog's tail, a tin can tied to a dog’s tail is a nusiance, a nusiance is a law suit, a law suit is a complication, a complication is a little of everything, a little of everything is boarding-house hash, boardinghouse hash is a mystery, a mystery is wonderful, wonderful is F. II. S. discipline, which cures the tired feeling, and so does sleep. Therefore—Bon-Bons are like sleep. The minister called at a certain city home just after he had come to his new pastorate. The small boy was present long before his mother came down stairs to greet the dominie. Trying to be cordial. the minister said. How old are you, little man?” I'm live at home, six at school, and three on the cars.” was the reply. Tommy and Sallic at the breakfast table— Did Mr. W------take any of the umbrellas or hats from the rack when he went home last night ? ’ Why, of course not, Sally,” laughed Tommy, why should he?” That’s just what I'd like to know. said Sally, because when he went away I heard him say. ‘I'm going to steal just one and why, what’s the matter. Tommy ?” “Won’t you take a seat? said the man in the street car as he lifted his hat to the pretty girl. N’o. thank you.” she replied. I’ve been skating all afternoon and I’m tired of sitting down.” O n e H u n CLEAN QUICK SERVICE T. A. Gillrie’s CAFE 214 North Main Street weTcater TO YOUR PATRONAGE Jones Burk PLUMBERS Electrical Work and Supplies Steam and Hot Water Heating Gas Fitting and PLUMBING PHONE 58 62 South Main Street D. S. 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Have you an idea?” Negative husband—“So as not to forget how. I suppose. It’s the only chance I get.” Drove Him Mad. They took him to the sanatorium moaning feebly. ‘Thirty-nine. thirty-nine. “What does he mean by that?” the attendant inquired. Tt’s the number of buttons on the back of his wife’s new frock, ’ the family doctor explained. • A prisoner was before a police magistrate. He looked around and discovered his clerk was absent. Here, officer,” he said, “what’s this man charged with?” Bigotry, your honor,” replied the policeman. He's got three wives. The magistrate looked at the officer as though astounded at such ignorance. “Why, officer.” he said. “That’s not bigotry— that’s trigonometry. Her father— I judge a man by the company he keeps.” The suitor—“Then I’m all right, for I’ve been keeping company with your daughter for over two years.” Francis Smith—“I want to buy some men’s ties.” Russel McNutt—“Madam, women unaccompanied by male escorts cannot buy men’s ties in this store.” 1 r c d six ()ne evening at a colored Baptist revival, the minister was ex-orting all the unregenerated to come up and get their souls washed white as snow. Fnally, when all had responded save one obdurate brother, the minister went back to interview him. Why don’t you come up and get your soul washed white as snow? 1 done had my soul washed white as snow. Wha you get yoh soul washed white as snow? Ovah thar to the Mcth« dist church.” “O, brother, you done been fooled! You only got dry-cleaned.” Philip emerged from beneath the car and struggled for breath. Pcrlcy. holding the oil can, beamed uj� on him. ‘‘I’ve just given the cylinder a thorough oiling, Philip, old man.” said Perley. Cylinder.” said Philip heatedly. that wasn't the cylinder; it was my ear.” Well, well,” said the absent-minded Mr. Mabrey as he stood knee-deep in the bathtub, what did I get in here for?” C. C. C. had been sick for some time, and when his father came into the room to sec how he was, the youngster surprised him by his questions. ‘‘Why do you ask me if I owe the doctor anything?” inquired his father. Because,” replied Claude, the medicine lie's been giving me lately is something tierce, and I think lie's taking it out on me. Prof. Farr, who aspires to the legal profession, is reported to have occupied a great portion of his time since last winter vainly trying to decide for himself (self-reliance) whether or no a man could marry his widow’s sister. One hunt! BELL CLOTHING CO. C. M. 0011. Proprietor FRANKFORT, INDIANA Hand Tailored Clothes Hats and Furnishings Demanded by Young Men of Refinement YE BOOKSHOP LENA M. 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The other leaned over and called: “Are yez dead r alive, Mike? “O’im alive. said Mike feebly. “Sure you're such a liar Oi don't know whether to believe ycz or not.” “Well, then, Oi must be dead,” said Mike, for ycz would never dare to call me a liar if Oi wor aloive.” “Why are you here, my poor friend? asked the minister who was visiting the prison. I’m the victim of the unlucky number thirteen, sir.” said the prisoner. “Indeed, how is that? “Twelve jurors and one judge, In Physics class the question arose, “Why does gasoline evaporate quicker than water.” Mr. Clark asking Dorris to answer the question. She responded, “Gasoline will evaporate quicker than water because there is more gas in it.” Pups for Sale. At a certain democratic meeting in Clermont, Ohio, a prominent figure was a small boy who had four very young pups marked “For Sale. A Democrat stepped up and wanted to know what kind of pups they were. Upon being told they were Democratic, the man bought two of them. Two weeks later the same small boy was on hand with the two remaining dogs. The same Democrat saw a Republican walk up to the hoy and ask him what kind of dogs he had. “Republicans.” answered the youngster. “Look here, young man. cried the Democrat indignantly. “Didn’t you tell me those pups were Democrats?” “Yes.” answered the boy with a grin. “But they have had their eyes opened since then.” A New Name for Them. One rainy afternoon Aunt Sue was explaining the meaning of various words to her young nephew. Now. an heirloom, my dear, means something that has been handed down from father to son,” she said. “Well.” replied the boy thoughtfully, “that’s a queer name for mv pants.” d r e d eight What’s in a Name. I don’t like your heart action,” the doctor said, applying the stethoscope again. “You’re partly right. 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A well known agnostic was present at one of Henry Ward Beecher’s lectures, and after the address the man presented one of his daughters a beautiful girl— to Mr. Beecher, saying: “Mr. Beecher, here is a girl. who. according to your ideas, is a heathen. “Well, my dear.” said Mr. Beecher, “if all heathens were as pretty as you are we would all become missionaries.” Head Clerk — “What do yoo mean by btg. sts.?” New Clerk — “Bathing suits. They are abbreviated this summer.” Bill” Thurman — “Beth, will you sing. 'Because I Love You ?” “Beth” — “Yes. what shall I sing?” One b u n PORTER-HIRLBERT FRANK K. LANE HARDWARE CO. TAILOR DEAIXKS IS General Hardware Stoves, Paints, Oils and Seeds i Over Ghere Shoe Store PHONE 583 GOOD GOODS East Side of Square LOWEST PRICES FRANKFORT, - INDIANA I AA olR C. W. WRIGHT Mono o Better shoes for less money than you can buy elsewhere. 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New York concern recently huii}' the following sign at the entrance of their large building: Wanted : Sixty girls to sew buttons on the sixth floor.” Kelleher (on fire escape, looking through small telescope)— Say. Clark. 1 guess I will go to Smithsonian Institute and study Astromomy.” — � — Senator Mcifield (holding the chair) had the nerve to tell the Sergeant-at-Arms that he did not know what he was talking about. The Frankfort News Daily and Weekly FRANKFORT’S LEADING NEWSPAPERS Prints the news twelve hours ahead of any other newspaper The CAULDRON was printed by the DAILY NEWS Job Department. d r c d ten PARLOR AXrOM parallel lines never milet A new baby arrived at a house. A little girl. now three, had been the pet of the family. Every one made much of her, but when there was a new baby she felt rather neglected. “How arc you. Priscilla?” Professor Pittingcr asked of her one .afternoon. Oh. I’m all right.” she said. except that I think there is too much competition in this world. • Missionary — And do you know nothing whatever of religion ?’’ Cannibal- -“Well, we got a taste of it when the last missionary was here.” One bund If you have no bank account, start by calling at the— FIRST NATIONAL BANK Capital $200,000 Surplus $60,000 The oldest bank In the city and the largest capital. If you want to receive Interest on your deposit, ask for It • - - A. J. THOMPSON Insurance and Real Estate Agency Farm and Gty property for sale and trade. Private money to loan. Fire. Lightning and Wind Storm Insurance, employers' Liabilities. I insure grain elevators and contents, live Stock insured against death caused by disease or accident. The company I represent is in its 27th year of business The oldest company by 23 years. Phone 50 and 214 Meifeld Bldg. N. Side Square “What? Another New Suit?” “Yes, at Ryan’s” 60 Wes t Clinton Street West of Fire Department c d eleven OUR HOBBY! Specialty wear for men. Particularly for particular men. Shirts, ties, gloves. hats. and. In fact, everything men need to complete their wardrobe. A man's store for man's attire And apparel for men with a preference. In securing the Inimitable lines of clothing which we offer exclusively we have been very fortunate. In that our hobby Is but one and the same as that of all fastidious men who have a penchant for Style and Perfect Tailoring LAVERTY’S EAST SIDE ALWAYS HAPPY We Eat At CRANE’S CANDY KITCHEN 251 NORTH MAIN STREET Ice Cream Bricks Sherbets Ices Fancy Moulds a Specialty A number of tourists were recently looking down the crater of Vesuvius. Miss Howard said to Miss Walker: “That looks a great deal like the infernal regions.” An English lady overhearing the remark, said to another: “Good gracious, how these Americans do travel.” Miss Rothrock had told her pupils to write a short essay about Lincoln, and lien Cohee handed in the following: Abraham Lincoln was born on a bright summer day. the twelfth of February. 1809. He was born in a log cabin he helped his father to build.” Tommy. Living on one of the cross streets in the northern part of the city, are a number of children between the ages of three and eight. These children arc all bright looking youngsters and most of them are sturdy fellows. )ne bov. Tommy by name, who i about five years old. is rather mischievous. He likes to play with the other children, but in sists. sometimes by force, upon having his way in all things. Consequently the children are afraid of him. One day a little youngster was coming down the street walking rather slowly. Tommy was sitting with his mother, watching the boy who was approaching. When the boy was directly in front of Tommy, mischievous Tommy darted toward him as if to catch him. The boy was very badly frightened and ran down the street crying. Tommy looked around at his mother and. with a peculiar sparkle in his eyes, said: “Gee! ain’t I got the kids in this part of the town buffaloed?” Wouldn’t it be funny to see Cockic Fisher with his hands out • •f his pockets? e 1 twelve Engraving for College and School Publications nt=ir==-=1C==3i= -j(==idZ: B)tBB THE above I the title of our Book of Instruction which is loaned to the staff of each publication for which we do the engraving- This book contains 164 pages, is profusely illustrated and covers every phase of the engraving question as it would Interest the staff of a college or school publication. Full description and Information as to how to obtain a copy sent to any one Interested. 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