Frankfort High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Frankfort, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1916 volume:

Volume iu = mcmxvi «- ich School pRAWKfoRT, Indiana UPERINTENDENT (). M. PITTENGER—a man who is quiet and sincere; a man who has “no smallness of any kind about him, neither in his mind nor in his heart”—to whom, we, the Class of 1916, affectionately dedicate this “Cauldron.” Foreword Y FAR the most difficult task for a senior to do, editorially speaking, is to voice an appropriate farewell to the high school which has been his Alma Mater for four years. It must be brief, perforce, and one’s emotions in such an event are not to be lightly nor briefly expressed. Instead of a short, unsatisfactory editorial ,then, we desire to present this, our annual, as our farewell “speech”. If it falls short of the high standard made by previous classes, it will not be due to lack of work and concentration, but to a dearth of knowledge, perhaps. If this be so, we crave your indulgence as you remember the joy with which you saw a work of your own hands completed. We know that from now on we shall not be students of a class or of a high school, but students of Life. And Life is the hardest, the most trying, hut withal the most delightful of schools to enter. With mingled regret and anticipation, as we stand on the threshold of Life’s school, then, we wish to give a tangible farewell to that less difficult and perhaps less exacting school, F. II. � S., in the form of this—our annual for 1916. Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Florence Norris ASSOCIATE EDITORS Julia Davis JOKES Ruth ('ripe Hobert Campbell Helen Travis LITERARY ART Chester Coulter Margaret Williams Helen Bartrou Anna Thurman DRAMA Ruth Tedford Mildred Brant ORATORY AND DERATE Leland Wainseott Cyril Flanagan ORGANIZATIONS ALUMNI Martha Yount Cyril Douglas Lulu Cue Edger Mlinger IIUSINESS M. 1NAGER Carroll Shaw A SSI SI 'A N T RESIN ESS MA NA GER Robert Lucas A DYERTISING SOLICITORS Ruth Pavey Raymond Sheets EDITORIAL The Relationship of F. H. S. to Frankfort P. H. S. is a miniature Frankfort, for it has its officers and citizens, its council meetings, and its streets and alleys to clean. Do not the teachers guide and direct the students just as the city officials look after the welfare of the citizens? Are they not taught to care for their own premises at school, just as citizens must care for their home premises? Thus the boys and girls learn to keep the school yard, the building, and their own desks in a clean, sanitary condition of the school. Learning to care for school property is learning to care for town property. Moreover, the pupils upon the whole become law-abiding citizens of P. II. 8. They obey, not through fear, but because they soon realize that no organization can be managed without obedience to certain laws. They know that each one must do his part willingly in order to make the whole run smoothly. Thus they learn the need of laws and why they should be obeyed. Every course of study in our school, and every activity in our school help to make better future citizens of our young people. Since our high school is a young Frankfort, the town should take an ac tive interest in it. Out of it will come tin future population of Frankfort. Probably some F. II. S. boy will be mayor. For these reasons Frankfort should further the ability of the high school. She ought to be interested in securing the best instructors, for no other factors of the school influence the boys and girls as much as they. She should see that the students are learning those things which make strong citizens, and that they are showing their desire for victory in the high school activities, for this will later result in enthusiasm for town affairs. The Chamber of Commerce works for everything that tends to increase the growth of Frankfort, from Hallowe’en celebration to bringing factories here. Then, it should aid the high school and help to make it a better one. Even recognizing it as an important part of F'rank fort will make it a stronger institution. The above does not indicate that we feel our school is not appreciated, for F. II. S. does recognize the fact that the people are loyally supporting it. It has learned that the entire city is gratified when plays, debates, operas, and parties are successful. And, in return, the Frankfort High School is trying to do its part in making “Frankfort First.’’ i x T 11 K C AULD It 0 N The First Two Weeks of School F I were asked to give in two words a summary of the first two weeks of school, I should choose perspiration and resolution. The summer months were neglected by Old Sol last year and Neptune “rained” supreme. Palm Beach suits and palm leaf fans were stored away in the old chest in the garret. Fires were lit and society made good use of the real substance that had been supplied to their favorite topic of conversation. On Labor Day, however, when Old Sol came out to celebrate, he learned to his surprise that the Frankfort Public Schools were to be opened the next day. He clapped his hands in glee and beamed upon the rising generation with all his tardy and pent-up magnificence. Immediately the perspiratory system of Young America began working overtime. Palm Beaches and palm leaves came out and fires went out. Everything changed except, of course, the aforementioned topic of conversation, which, like Tennyson’s little brook, must go on forever. The other phase of our first two weeks of school life is resolution. There is probably more real work done in the first and last two weeks of a school term than is done in all the other fourteen weeks put together. But the motives under these two periods of work are different. We work the first two weeks because we want to; the last two weeks because we have to. The first two weeks contain resolutions, the last two, revolutions. The typical student, when lie starts to school after three months vacation, is firmly resolved to love and obey his teachers, respect his principal, and devote himself to his studies with all his mind, heart, and soul. After three months respite, studies do not have the same dark aspect as formerly. The student realizes that during the preceding three months nature has been at work and that his intellect has grown sufficiently that he may now successfully cope with an extra subject or two. He will work hard, master the extra subjects, get high enough grades to win the scholarship, and will also win the various other little events during the year. With many this state of mind does not last the entire two weeks; with some it may last as many as three or even more. It all depends on the individual behind the resolutions, whether these are fanciful air castles of the moment, or grim strongholds of determination capable of standing siege for eighteen weeks. Mice No attempt should be made to eradicate the mice from the high school building, for, far from being a detriment, they are a positive advantage. When students eat peanuts and candy, some crumbs are bound to fall to the floor. Sere n THE CAULDRON When a teacher sees these crumbs, there is likely to be some trouble in store for the student who occupies that seat. This mean? friendly relations broken, and ill feeling established. But that little peacemaker, the mouse, while rambling across the floor, comes across these crumbs and eats them before they are discovered, thus averting all the awful consequences which might have followed. The mouse is a graceful creature, as it glides smoothly from cover to cover, and the students who watch it are greatly rewarded by a vast development in the aesthetic side of their culture. Moreover, students whose brains are weary from overwork find it pleasant to rest their minds by considering the playful mouse in its innocent frolics, and in thus seeing, they take on courage for renewed effort. •Abolish the high school building; abolish tin1 text-books; yea, even abolish the teachers if you must, but spare tin innocent, graceful and beneficial little mice from the horrible and outrageous doom of the cruel mouse trap. Student Government To establish student government, would be to establish the so-called honor system. This system places in tin hands of the students the responsibility of self-government. To establish this system, an honorable, well organized student body is necessary, each student having a keen sense of personal honor. It is applied in many places in the school, such as in tin1 examination room, in the study room, in the school contests and activities, etc. The students themselves appoint the committees to govern and judge, and thus honor and self-respect is won among the students. The honor system produces many good results. It creates in the students a sense of responsibility, relieves the teachers to some degree, and strengthens the characters of the honorable students. Of course a “cheat” is to be found wherever one may be. Under student government, the “cheat is looked down upon with contempt by the students. If in the examination room, a “cheat signs the pledge in which lie declares he has answered all the questions without help and is not found out, it is felt that lie has harmed no one but himself by detracting from his manhood. Another good result from the system is that, it it is a success, it gives the school a high standing in the community. Also, it sends young people with well developed characters out in the world to become citizens. Now, the question is, are there any possibilities of founding student government in F. II. S. ? Have we a comparatively honorable student body? Would our students assume the responsibility after having been watched and directed all of their lives? And, finally, do our students really desire student government? desire it strongly enough to be willing to use the self-control that is necessary to make it a success? E i a h f T H E C AULD It 0 N Getting Help Through Criticism VERY high school student has at least a few undiscovered faults, faults undiscovered to himself. As we are all prejudiced in our own favor, it is a difficult matter for us to see our own faults. With Burns we might say, 1 ‘ 0, wad some power the giftie gie us, To see ourselves as ithers see us! It wad frae mony a blunder free Us, and foolish notion.” We all need freedom from blunders, and to improve as we should, we must in some way discover our faults. Since our own judgment of our life and character is not always trustworthy, we must be willing to let other people help us discover our faults. When we have recognized and acknowledged in our selves a certain defect, that fault is half corrected. When we lack the courage to admit that a certain fault is ours, we lack the courage that is necessary to make a strong, noble character. Since we are not making real progress without some criticism, we should hail him as a true friend, who sympathetically and helpfully points out to us our mistakes. Or, even though the criticism be given not in the best spirit, it quite often contains a truth, which should be beneficial to us. Everyone likes compliments and is not averse to flattery unless it comes labeled as such, but, as a general rule, people do not like criticism. If our work is complimented, we are pleased, but if it is criticised, we are, in too many instances, offended. Whenever a high school student does not accept criticism from his teachers, and becomes offended, lie is working harm to himself, because he is no longer a learner, that is, in the fullest sense of the word. And the aim of every high school student should be not merely the attainment of knowledge, but also the perfection of character and the attainment of high ideals. As has been said, two pair of eyes can see more than one; therefore, we shoidd he open to criticism that we may get the benefit of other eyes that see what we cannot see. Nine THE CAU L 1) R 0 N Blanche Lucille Berryman, “Mick”. (Latin Club, 16; “A Case of Suspension”; “Pygmalion and Galatea”). “Mick” is naturally sweet-tempered, and industrious in the reading room. She has an unexcelled fondness for history, an enormous craving for dates, and a peculiar liking for Purdue dinners. Flora Marie Seaman. (Senior Committee; Latin Club, ’15). “A gay. serene spirit is the source of all that is noble and good.” ) J. Hobert Campbell. “Hobe”. (Yell leader; the Bailli in the “Chimes of Normandy”; Bobby Tarver in the Class Play; “Cauldron” staff; Latin Club, ’16). Hobert Campbell, as we all know. Is corresponding with Kokomo. 9 Mildred Marguerite Brant. (“Cauldron” staff). A meek, modest, and brilliant student. The Senior Class is surely glad that Mildred decided to return to F. H. S., and spend her last year with the Class of 101(5. E I rv cn THE CAULDRON Rachel Dukes. The only trouble with Rachel is that she talks entirely too much. Outside of that she is a quiet, modest, unassuming student. Robert L. Keene. “Rob”. Robert was “Keen’ ’enough to graduate in three and one-half years. Edna Rertram. (“How a Woman Keeps a Secret”; “Girls’ Chorus). “As merry as the day is long”. A mild, sweet girl, with but one peculiarity—she takes everything so “Keene-ly”. Charlotte S. Beall. “I count life just a stuff, To try the soul’s strength on.” T w ( I v e T 11 E C A V LI) R 0 N 4 Edgar Miniver. “Ed . (Latin Club, ’16; Glee Club; Orchestra; “Cauldron Staff). Student, author, and musician. Just to look at him you wouldn't take him for the future president of the United States, now would you? Dorothy Koss. “Tot . (Senior Committee; Vice-President of Latin Club). Take big green eyes and a nice big mouth, A pretty complexion and a beauty spot. Stir them all together and that makes Tot . Florence 1. Norris. “Flo . (“Chimes of Normandy ; “A Case of Suspension ; Secretary of “Sunshine Society , '15; Class President, '15; “Cauldron Staff). “If a girl is beautiful, admire her intellect; if she has brains, admire her beauty. In this case, it is safe to say that one could do either and be strictly truth abiding. Florence Mae Miller. (Girls’ Chorus). The girl with the enviable complexion and the equally enviable “man . T h i r t c e n THE CAULDRON Paul M. Korn. “Kernie”. (Glee Club; President of Agriculture Club; “A Case of Suspension ; Mr. Faraday in Class Play). He is not immune to Cupid's dart, For it's plain to be seen that he has a heart (Hart). Lorene M. C’owden. “To be a lawyer, quoth she, Will surely suit me. My debate work is fair. And I’ve the time to spare. Helen Travis. (Winner of Clinton County Declamation Contest; Serpolette in “Chimes of Normandy ; Evelyn Trenchard in “Green Stockings ; “Cauldron Staff). “Rushing here and rushing there, Never quiet for a minute; Talking, laughing, working, too— Getting all from life that’s in it. Faye Gangwer. (Latin Club, 'IB). “I live in a crowd of jollity not so much to enjoy company as to shun myself. It is rumored that Faye even so much as smiles with joy on rare occasions. F o u r t c c n T II E CAULDRON Helen Christine Merriman. Heart on her lips, and soul within her eyes. Soft as her clime, and sunny as her skies.” Helen is noted for her sunny hair and for her peaceful disposition. Laurel Xeese. “Mike”. (Basketball; Track; Chemistry Assistant). Mike is a youth of excellent dumb discourse. “Fain would I. but I dare not.” Helen Louise Temple. (“Chimes of Normandy”). The Sweet Girl Graduate.” We aren’t mind readers, nor has Temple told us anything about her future, but we think that her ideas are “Nifty” all right. Beulah Kli .abetll Stafford. “Speech is a mirror of the soul; as a man speaks, so is he.” E i. f t e : n THE CAULDRON Helen Beatrice Bartron. “Betty”. (“Aunt Ida” in “Green Stockings”; Batin Club, '15; “Cauldron” Staff; Accompanist). “I am resolved to grow fat, and look young till forty.” Hansel Y. Smith. (Colonel Grice in the Class Play). “Good without pretense, Blest with sane reason and with sober sense.” There is nothing left undone when Hansel is around. Kdith Until Puieifiil. (“How a Woman Keeps a Secret”). A gay, carefree student, whose conversational powers are not undeveloped. Margaret M. Williams. “Margie”. (“Cauldron” Staff; “How a Woman Keeps a Secret”; Latin Club). “A maiden whom we all hold dear, A lover of music and art that's sincere.” Sixteen T n E C A U LI) 0 N Cyril I . Flanagan. '“Irish . (Debate; Winner of Oratorical Contests; Latin Club; “Cauldron” Staff). Cyril is proud of his Irish descent and does not. in the least, object to being called “Irish”. Bid me discourse and I will enchant thine ear.” Julia Helen Davis. “Blazes”. (Madge, in “Green Stockings”; “Cauldron” Starf; How a Woman Keeps a Secret”). Julia Davis and Hansel S. Are getting pretty thick, I guess. Mary Flora. (“Celia” of “Green Stockings”). “Yea, Bloomington!” “She is a winsome thing. She is a handsome thing,—” A dainty housekeeper, who is ever ready to superintend such things as the furnishing of the rest room. Itosa Carman. „ “But ne’er the rose without the thoin. However, we agree with Burton that “No rule is so general, which admits not some exception.” i eve ntccn THE C A V L 1) EON Carrol S. Shaw. “Rusty . (“Cauldron Staff; Office Assistant). “Happy am I, from care I’m free! Why aren’t they all contented like me? Lulu Kditli Cue. (“Cauldron Staff; Girls’ Chorus; Latin Club). “Those who know thee not, know no words to paint. And those who know thee, know all words are faint. Mary Marcella Martin. (Girls’ Chorus). I have heard it rumored. And 1 think it isn’t folly. That little Mary Martin Thinks an AWFUL lot of Ollie. Lorin Thompson. “Tommy . (Track, '14, ’15; Basketball). A fellow who is never without friends. E i g h t e e n ■ THE CAULDRON Kulli ravcy. (“Cauldron” Staff). Ruth, although a heartbreaker, has at last found her match, John Wheeler. “Ruth! O Ruth! Thou who hast The fatal gift of beauty.” Joe Potty Stafford. “Great men are always willing to be little.” Pauline Marie VanSickle. (“Chimes of Normandy”; “Cauldron” Staff; “A Case of Suspension”; Latin Club). When Gail this fair city did depart. Could he have known her little heart? Lula May Gray. (Latin Club). “I laugh, for hope hath happy place with me. If my bark sinks, 'tis to another sea.” N i ncteen THE CAULDRON Martha Yount. (Latin Club; “How a Woman Keeps a Secret ; “Cauldron Staff). “There buds the promise of celestial worth. A sweet, pretty, industrious student. Robert T. Lucas. “Bob . (Debate; Colonel Smith in “Green Stockings ; “Cauldron Staff; President of the Senior Class; Secretary of the Latin Club). “Born for success he seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold. With shining gifts that took all eyes. Edna L. Johnston. “Johnnie . “A thing of beauty is a joy forever; Its loveliness increases; it will never Pass into nothingness. Leland Stanford Wainscott. (Debate; “Cauldron Staff). “Speech is great; but silence is greater. Leland does not advertise his knowledge in English class, but all the same his grades are to be envied. Twenty ■ THE CAULDRON Truman Wise. “Blocky”. “He was not merely a chip off the old block, but the old block itself.” “If you are Wise, be wise; keep what goods the gods provide you.” Wary It. Slianklin. (President of the Latin Club). She always has a radiant smile Whenever George is within a mile. Ralph Norman Van Katon. The quiet little boy whose motto is— “Silence is golden”. Ruth May Frazier. “The least said, the quickest mended.” Twenty-one THE CA VLDR0N Elizabeth J. Goodwin. “Liz . (“A Case of Suspension ’). “Too young for love? Ah! say not so! Too young? Too young? Ah. no! no! no! ’ John H. Ewing. (Glee Club; Martin in Class Play; Office Assistant). The only thing that’s worrying us is, what will Jim Thorpe do when John enters professional athletics? Mary Elizabeth Laverty. (“How a Woman Keeps a Secret”). “Begone, dull care! I prithee begone from me! Begone, dull care! Thou and I shall never agree!” Mary is the “funny girl” of F. IT. S. Ruth Ted ford. “Teddy . (Latin Club, 15; “A Case of Suspension”; Girls’ Chorus; “Cauldron” Staff). “I know I’d be quite happy If a teacher could be found Who would not spoil my day dreams By a question or a frown.” T w e n t y - t tv o TII E C A U L 1) U 0 N niostci- Coulter. “Chet”. (“Cauldron” Staff; Raleigh in Class Play; Glee Club; Latin Club). “This man, I thought, had been a lord among wits, but I find he is only a wit among lords.” “No man was more foolish when he had not a pen in his hand, or more wise when he had.” Ruth (ripe. (“Cauldron” Staff; Latin Club. ’15). “And then she would talk-.____ Ye Gods! how she would talk!” Ceryl Douglas. “Cy”. (“Cauldron” Staff; “A Case of Suspension”; Debate; Chemistry Assistant). “Alas the love of women; it is known To be a lovely and a fearful thing.” “Cy” never plays with fire. I' red Harlnnd. “Gimpy”. (Office Assistant; Basketball). “Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt. And every grin so merry draws one out.” Fred will never be buried in a coffin. Twcnty-three ■ mmam T II E C A V L D R 0 N Kllen Vera Seaman. ( Cauldron” Staff; Latin Club, ’15). “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” Robert Irwin Milne. “Bob”. (Physics Assistant) . “We grant that although he has much wit, He is very shy of using it.” Ada Swacklinmnier. “No one can be truly great without a bright head.” Anna M. Thurman. (“Chimes of Normandy”; Vice-President of Sunshine Society, ’15; “Cauldron” Staff). The “Merry Sunshiner”. Always has a booth at the parties. A willing worker and an active talker. m T w r it ty-fov r T11 E C A V L I) It 0 N Merle Stephens. “Beanie . (Phyllis in “Green Stockings ; Winner of Declamation Contests; Germaine in “Chimes of Normandy ). She that has her dear five hundred friends. “Sing away sorrow, cast away care. George Stonebraker. “Stony . (Glee Club; Treasurer of Latin Club; Track). “The bank he pressed and gently kissed the ground. This was before George was master of the situation on his one-eared velocipede, but “practice makes perfect, and “Stony soon learned to ride up and down banks (on his paper route) with the grace and splendor of a lawn mower. Dolores Barnett. “Zealous, yet modest; innocent, though free; Patient of toil, serene amidst alarms; Inflexible in faith; invincible in arms. Raymond Sheets. “Mike . (Basketball; Track; Chemistry Assistant; Glee Club). They're many pretty girls in the high school. Some pretty ones, by heavens But the prettiest one in all the lot Is Mary Helen Evans. T w c n 1 y - f i v c Herbert ISoulden. Stockings '). “Doc' . (Steele in “Green Dr. Mayo II. Some boys choose the name of Kate or Nora, But “Doc” likes the name of Mary Flora. Walter Spencer. “Fat”. (Track; Basketball). “Each man makes his own stature, builds himself.” Walter evidently tried to be a second Hercules. Esther Goff. “Her stature tall—I hate a dumpy woman.” James Kelly. “Jim”. (Glee Club; Basketball). “I will say what I think to-day; makes no difference if it contradicts what I said yesterday.” T II E CAUL I) II O N Class Prophecy Tchmdxachomafdx, Uranus, March 3, 5137. To the Editor of the “Xmatlk”, Frankfort, Indiana, U. S. A., Earth. My dear Sir:— As you probably know, the archaeologists, who have for some years been excavating around the site of your admirable city, succeeded last year in reaching the remains of the fifth and oldest city which, 1 believe, was established in the early part of the nineteenth century, and inhabited by barbarians until the time of its destruction by aemxodlk of dskrtk about two centuries later. This terrible catastrophe destroyed all the written records in the city with one exception. In the ruins, of what seemed to be a high school building, was discovered a paper containing the names of the graduates of the year 1!)16. It has been my hobby to study the actions of the genus homo on Earth during the twentieth century, especially in the central part of the continent of North America. It is a remarkable coincidence that in my library of manuscripts of that period I have material which throws light upon the lives of all the barbarians named in the aforementioned list. One unique manuscript, especially, which I have in my possession, contains so much information that. I print it here in its original form. The year is nineteen hundred forty-six. I take my pen in hand to here transfix Tin tale of our famous class of ’sixteen, True, in so far as I have heard and seen. I rest serene within a prison cell And write my contemplations on the wall. The last of men you would be apt to guess As bughouse keeper is quite a success. Our warden, Hansel Smith, is much adored By all the lunatics who with him board. Our matron, Helen Travis, thinks it right To have the inmates dance each Friday night. Last month I came across a sleeping guard, Exchanged our clothes, the massive gates unbarred. 1 ran until I had to stop for breath, And all the time was nearly scared to death. 1 tapped a door to ask a bite of food; It opened, and there Robert Lucas stood; An old man with sideburns a full foot long. His brow was sad—I saw that much was wrong, lie welcomed me with graceful dignity; T w c n t y - s c v e n T II E C A U L D Ii 0 N I told ray woeful talo, likewise did he. “I came of honest stock,” his tale began, “My youth was sweet, but when I came a man I entered politics and lost ray roll Because I couldn’t fool a single sold. I served as secretary to the one Who found the substitute for chewing gum. Ruth Tedford was her name. I soon was fired Because 1 talked so much my jaws got tired. To journalism next niv efforts went; The service of my able pen I lent To Anna Thurman, noted suffragette, Who wouldn’t hold an office on a Bet. My secretaryship brought me much wealth, And so, because of my declining health, I quit my job and bought this fine estate. On mathematics I now concentrate. To square a circle's my ambition now.” I gazed again upon his troubled brow. I realized my duty; ’twas a shame To lead him to the place from which 1 came. But Robert then invited me to dine With him that night, and 1 could not decline. We walked into the sitting room, and there 1 spied tin daily paper on the chair. I took it up; a title caught my eye. It was the column of “Who’s Who and Why”. Julia Davis’s name was printed large Alongside Helen Bartron’s with the charge That they owned chickens which they claimed would lay As many as two eggs on every day. I really couldn’t see just what they meant By putting such a common thing in print. My grandma had a fleet of twenty hens, High class ones, which she kept in whitewashed pens. I used to hunt the eggs, and frequently Returned displaying the goodly number three. Just after dinner Robert Lucas hade Me change my bughouse clothes for some he had. When thus arrayed 1 ventured out of doors To see the sights while Robert did the chores. I saw a carnaval not far away, And went there, wondering what I’d have to pay To see a certain moving picture show, T w e v t y -1 i g Ii I T11 E CAULDRON The first tent in the whole bright-lighted row. Behind the ticket window, in a chair, Sat Edna Bertram selling tickets there. The crowd was great; I passed unrecognized; And when the film was shown 1 was surprised To find that Mary Flora was the star, Whose stage name was of note both near and far. The second number of the program proved To be a man the public dearly loved. ’Twas Hobert Campbell, famous tra-la-la; He sang his touching solo, Tchee-chi-tcha. The show was done. 1 listened to the band, Then tried to find a nice refreshment stand. 1 spied a dazzling place quite near, And heard a voice 1 was amazed to hear, For Cyril Douglas shouted all the time, “Right here, five cents, a nickle, half a dime.” There leaning o’er the kettle, farther back. Was Leland Wainscott making crackerjack, While Cyril Flanagan took in the cash, Though letting him do this was very rash. 1 introduced myself and asked them where I’d find the owner of this wondrous fair. They pointed out to me a gaudy tent. 1 thanked them kindly and to this I went. On entering I soon became aware Merle Stephens was the owner of the fair. I happened to remark that I had seen So many of the old class of ’sixteen. Miss Stephens told me that I'd be amazed To find how much that same class had been praised. “To keep the class together had been tried, But this could not be done until they died. A certain cemetery was, alas! For the exclusive use of our old class. So when the awful judgment day does come, We all will march together to our doom.” Our talk was interrupted from outside; A crowd was gathered which in unison cried, “O classmate, take us to the home of the crazy, Where we can sit around all day and be lazy, For insanity and laziness, we fear, Were points which chiefly marked our school career.” Alas, I realized it was too true; Tw ent y•nine THE CAULDRON The outlook for us certainly was blue. We classmates marched together to the place From which 1 had been gone so brief a space. Each was assigned a cell wherein to rave, And I was led to my accustomed cave. Confined within this cell against my will, 1 stay among the lunatics until 1 manage to convince the warden here I'm not so crazy as they seem to fear. My protests all are laid upon the shelf; Indeed, I’m not so sure I’m sane myself. My tale is done and 1 lay down my pen. Heaven have mercy on our class. Amen. (The above manuscript aroused my curiosity as to what had become of the other members of that class. The information about the members of the class of 1916 that are not mentioned in the above manuscript was more difficult to find. But after a thorough perusal of my manuscripts, and of the remains of certain specimens of literature of the time known as newspapers, I have been able to gather together scattered information about the other barbarians on the aforementioned list; a brief resume of this information 1 print below.) One of the members of the class, who was very famous in his day, was Robert Keene; lie made an immense fortune imitating Charlie Chaplin, lie traveled on a vaudeville circuit with Walter Spencer and Ralph Van Eaton, whose vaudeville names were Maximum and Minimum. Six members of the class obtained leading parts with the Boston Grand Opera Company; Robert Milne, C harlotte Beall, Martha Yount, Lula Cue, Mary Martin, and Vera Seaman A great war was fought among the barbarians of the continent of Europe during the twentieth century. During this conflict Carrol Shaw managed a corps of Red Cross nurses, among whom were Dorothy Ross, Lorene Cowdin, Florence Miller, and Margaret Williams. Herbert Boulden, George Stonebraker, Blanche Berryman, and Edna .Johnson went to Africa as missionaries, becoming, it is said, very choice desert for a cannibal king. While studying their 12A English, some of the class became interested in the Brook Farm experiment. Concluding that it had been ahead of its time, several members of the class decided to try it again. These were Paul Kern. Joe Stafford, Fred Harland, Mary Laverty, Mary Shanklin, Mildred Brant, Elizabeth Goodwin, and Lida Gray. The attempt proved unsuccessful, and it is not definitely known what became of them, but since the manuscript I have printed makes no mention of them, 1 conclude that there must have been more than one insane asylum during the twentieth century. Thirty THE CAULDRON Rachel Dukes, Ruth Gripe, and Ruth Pavey made their debut as loop the-loop cyclists on county fair circuits. John Ewing, Laurel Neese, and Lorin chief difficulty lay in getting away from the earth, but they claimed that if they could get within the range of the gravity of Mars their experiment would be successful. Ruth Frazier, Dolores Barnett, and Faye Gangwer became famous moving Norris spent many years in conducting a woman suffrage movement among the Hottentots. James Kelly, Raymond Sheets, and Truman Wise obtained positions as Esther Goff, Helen Merriman, Ruth Purciful, and Beulah Stafford managed a very profitable whale fishery. My collection of manuscripts shows that many of the barbarians of this class displayed remarkable intelligence, probably due to their excellent schooling. It was not known where the habits were formed, but the class as a whole was never able to overcome its custom of dancing incessantly and chewing gum. —CHESTER COULTER ’16. T It i r ty -one Freshman Day T 11 E C A 11 L I) 11 0 N Senior-Freshman Day For a great many years (1 can not say exactly how many) it lias been the habit of the senior class of F. H. S. to observe Freshman Day. As every one knows, the seniors, after spending almost four years in this institution of learning, have gained not only a great deal of knowledge, but also a due supply of superior dignity. But, in spite of this, they have never neglected to set aside one day wherein they again don short trousers and dresses, curls, braids, and hair ribbons, and devote their most precious time to the amusement of the jealous under-classmen, and, incidentally, their own pleasure. Just for old times sake—to revive tin1 memories of their own long-past freshman days, and also to lay aside the burdens and responsibilities which they have necessarily assumed as seniors of the Frankfort High School—the class of 1916 observed this “day of days.” On Friday, April 14th, the freshmen in the lower assembly of F. IT. S. were greatly excited and frightened about 8:15 bv the arrival within then-private sanctuary of a riotous, ridiculous looking mob. Their arrival was announced by a banging of doors, scraping of feet, dropping of books, giggling of bashful little girls, loud guffawing from some of the largest boys, and howling and shrieking from some of the smaller newcomers. “Boo-hoo, I’ve lost all my chewing gum!” “Teacher, somebody stole my apple!” “Get out o’ that seat; it belongs to me!” Confusion reigned supreme. However, Mr. Turley finally succeeded, to some extent, in quieting the new arrivals, and making them understand that they could find seats up stairs; and the noisy gang trooped out and stamped up the steps. At last everyone was landed safely in the upper assembly, and their teacher, who had accompanied them, took her place in tin front of the room and called the roll to make sure that all her small charges were present. “Susan Araminta”, “Joshua Julius”, and all the rest did credit to themselves and their “fetehin’ up” by getting to their feet and answering, “Here”, when their names were called. School convened about as usual shortly after 8:30 o’clock, and our “new little friends” succeeded admirably in finding their respective class rooms. Of course, some of them were lost in their wanderings about the strange, big building, but there was always some one ready to help them. Everything progressed smoothly, although very little was accomplished in the majority of the classes by either the would-be freshmen themselves or anyone else. In fact, there was such general confusion and disorder in the assembly room, that Mr Stubbs thought it ncessary, before the morning was very far advanced, to demand less noise and “foolishness”, and more studying, and this demand was obeyed as well as could be expected by such awkward and very “green” freshmen. —RUTH CRTPE ’16. Thirty-three THE CAULDRON Class Will We, the Class of 1!M( , of the secondary institution for the development of the human intellect, commonly known as Frankfort High School, do hereby hestow, devise, and commit the following articles, qualities, abilities, chattels and possessions under the following conditions to the following bipeds, stationary objects, and other corporate bodies of matter: Our angelic disposition to Turley to be used in dealing with future freshman classes. Our surplus gray matter to “Doc” Clark. My, what a teacher he may turn out to be in years to come! Our love of brevity to all who may come to address future classes. Our extra supply of beauty to Miss Vaughn, if she can use it. If she cannot, she may turn it over to Mr. Cromer to be used in beautifying the schools. Our bashfulness and quiet natures to the new freshman class. Our knowledge of athletics, and our wonderful willingness to tell each athlete what he should do, to Mr. Lockhart. Our ability to send slams at will to the only one really in need of such ability, Miss Bell. Our ear for music to Mr. Hensel. My, what a band he should produce! Our dignity may be divided equally between Miss Howe and the present junior class. Our “ponies” to Miss Claybaugh and Miss Rush. May they make as good use of them as we have. Not forgetting the love Miss Howard holds deep down in her heart for Charles Chaplin, we have managed to locate a picture of said character, and, being in sympathy with Miss Howard and her dramatic tastes, we present to her said picture on condition that she wears a wrist watch, and carries said picture beneath the crystal of said watch at all times. We also wish to hestow the following personal qualities, abilities, possessions, etc., under the following conditions, to the following bipeds, stationary objects, etc.: Martha Yount's “Campbell”, which has been lost, to the finder. Charlotte Beall’s “basketball shooting eye” to “Ikey” Floyd, providing that the young athlete shares honors with Bruce- Hardesty and some of the other “comers.” Helen Merriman’s beautiful golden hair to Marion Ilarland. Rachel Dukes’ knack for cooking to the future domestic science students, to be used in feeding wandering manual training boys as they pass by the department doorway. Paul Kern’s “Hart” to anyone who hasn’t any. Don’t all speak at once. Robert Keene’s demureness to the benevolent young Floyd hoy. Helen Bartron’s position as accompanist for the Glee Clubs to Garth Hedg-cock, providing we can trust him with the girls during the absence of Anna. Thirty-four T II E CAU L I) R O N Tot tic Ross's conversation eyes to ambitious young freshmen girls. Just think of the hearts you’ll break, girls. Mary Shanklin’s “stone crusher” to the athletic department to be used in packing a new cinder track. Chester Coulter’s literary wit to George Ade, providing he stops using slang. John Ewing’s fascinating smile and coquettish giggle to anyone who wants it. Ruth (’ripe’s gloomy disposition to those boys who are subject to fits of laughter, especially Clarence Emshoff. Robert Lucas’s undisputed ability along all lines to young freshmen aspirants who have in view the Presidency of the United States some time in the near future. •Julia Davis’s literary ability to those future English students who wish to “get by.” Fred Harland’s office job to Barney Dorner, providing that he conducts himself in such a way that Mr. Stubbs can endure his “ever presence.” Cyril Flanagan’s public speaking ability to Stanley Mortsoff. This poor fellow never knows what to say and hates to say it. Cervl Douglas’ winning ways amongst the women to Paul Donahoe. Robert Milne’s picturesque stride to those underclassmen who wish to win recognition in the highest social circles of the community. “Rusty” Shaw’s interest in Miner’s Shoe Store to B. Boidden, through which interest she may “get a line” on a pair of “spats” which will meet with her approval. Joe Stafford’s latent wit and small stature to anyone who thinks lie lias the ability to develop the same. Mildred Brant’s shyness and bashful manners to Gene Milleson to be used lavishly. Truman Wise’s intellectual supremacy to Fred Sydney on the condition that he keeps up “Block’s” reputation of being able to tower over people physically as well as mentally. Anna Thurman’s “wonderful eyes” to Julia Kellcher, providing she is as careful as Ann was not to injure them by loud talking or violent actions. Lorene Cowdin’s fighting spirit to Jack Johnson, that lie may be able to regain his title. Vera Seaman’s quiet nature to Margaret Strange. James Kelly's wild and rough basketball playing to the coining young athlete, Ben Cohee. Mary Laverty’s rosy cheeks to Pauline Shaffer. Leland Wainscott’s impersonating ability to anyone who thinks lie can use it without getting into trouble with Miss Howard. George Stonebraker’s power of “undertaking” things to the ambitious young Goldsberry. Laurel Neese’s dogged “sticktoitiveness” to the oft mentioned quitters. Thirty-five T II E C AU LD E 0 N “Mick” Berryman's “pony” to Frank Pryor. lie may either use it in Latin or tie a string to it and follow it around the track to develop running ability. Helen Temple’s gracefulness to -10111) Ayers. If lie has nure than he wants he may distribute the surplus equally among the entire high school. Mary Flora’s “Doc” to any sick girl. Helen Travis’s ability to bring the high school to team to the unlucky Noble Stewart; that the said ability may not be exhausted, it shall be used on nobody except Mr. Stubbs and Miss Howard. Hansel Smith’s ability to get off the ground to Bruce Hardesty, providing he can qualify at five-five. Elizabeth Goodwin’s meetin’ place at the top of the north stairway to anyone who can make as good use of it as “Liz” has. Margaret William’s artistic genius to 1). J. Ileathcote, providing he does not make use of said genius during history classes or meetings of the Forum, Merle Stephen’s “1-1” spirit to llalfred Brown. Walter Spencer's position as “High Lord Scrubber of the Moon’s Face” to Doris McKown. Ilobe Campbell’s ability to wiggle his ears to its rightful owner, Carl Cadwell. Ruth Tedford's spare chewing gum to Rebie Eliot, on the condition that Rebie does not disturb the assembly with the noise of mastication. Florence Miller's “peach and cream” complexion to Laura Braden. Beulah Stafford's ’'Freshman Day” apparel (which is no longer needed) to anyone who could really use it. Raymond Sheets is willing to give his ability to hurl the discus to anyone who can toss it ten feet farther than “Mike’s” record. Dolores Barnett’s skill in doubling her recipe in cooking to Miss Vorhees. If she knows how herself, she may “get on” to the rest. Edna Johnston declares that she has nothing to give away. If anything, she wants “Moore.” Also Ruth I’avey has decided that she wants to keep the one tiling in this world which she possesses. Now we don’t know just what that is, but we think it must lie an automobile, or at least some kind of a vehicle, for we got a tip just the other day that it was a “Wheeler”. In testimony whereof, the Class of 1915-16, have hereunto set its hand and feet this first day of May, 1916. Signed, published, and declared by said testator, the Class of 1915-16, as and for its last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at its request, in its presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses this first day of May, 1916. Witnesses : 9Z ska ‘Sw.lpf, eSritton ,T iotnft± Thirty-six The Senior Class Play The night of January 21, 1916, is one to be remembered long by the Class of ’16, this being the date upon which the Class Play, “Green Stockings”, a comedy in three acts, by A. E. W. Mason, was presented. Each senior class has, since 1909, given a Class Play, the first being staged in the High School Building, while all the succeeding plays, with the exception of the last one, have been presented on the stage of the Blinn theater. However, our class gave its play in the auditorium of the new Central School building. The weather conditions, existing the night of the presentation, were the same as existed in “Green Stockings where Celia Faraday came home through a drizzling rain. Because of these conditions many people were unable to see the play and thus learn the clever doings of Celia after she came home. The play, “Green Stockings,” having an English setting, is centered about that old English idea that the eldest sister must wear green stockings at the wedding of each of her younger sisters if she remains unmarried. Celia, having worn green stockings at the weddings of two sisters, is quite dismayed when Phyllis, her youngest sister, announces her engagement. Therefore, Celia invents her own engagement with an imaginary army officer, who has sailed for South Africa. Because Phyllis insists that Celia write him a letter, and because Phyllis posts the letter when Celia thinks it has been destroyed, the tangles of the play begin. Through the help of Aunt Ida, Celia has the death of her imaginary army officer announced in the paper. Nevertheless, an army officer appears who, claiming himself to be a friend of Celia’s deceased officer, is bidden by her father to take dinner alone with Celia. During the course of the evening, the officer, charmed with the comforts of the home and with its mistress, confesses to Celia that he has waited twenty years for her. The homey atmosphere referred to by the officer was not imaginative. It was really there. The stage presented an ideal drawing room. Everything had been chosen with the greatest care, even to the minutest detail. Although the play was presented without a curtain or any scenery, the lack of these were not at all felt, on the contrary, the stage would not have been quite right with them. The senior class is indebted to those who filled the cast of characters. Mary Flora, as Celia Faraday, won her audience at once with her clever interpretation of the part, as did Helen Bartron taking tin role of Aunt Ida. Chester Coulter and Ilobert Campbell, as English gentlemen, with their precise action and their continual talk about their cars and election, won from the audience T h i r I n - c i i h t T 11 E C A U LD R 0 N — much applause. Much of the success of the play rested upon Robert Lucas, as the army officer; Paul Kern, as Celia’s father; and also upon Hansel Smith, Herbert Boulden, and John Ewing. Great credit is due Merle Stephens, Helen Travis and Julia Davis for the excellent manner in which they interpreted their parts. As each senior knows, they are not only indebted to the cast but also to Miss Howard, upon whom the greater paid of the success rested. She selected a play that could be given without a curtain, a play that was adapted to amateur art, and she selected a cast that could play their parts well. As in all preceding class plays, Miss Howard trained the cast and arranged the stage details. One of the greatest additions to the pleasure of the evening was the music of the orchestra under the direction of Mr. Ilensel. As in all stage productions, the measure of success remains with the audience. From the comments heard from the audience, the play was a laurel added to the crown of the class of '16. —MILDRED M. BRANT '16. T h i r t a - n i it r T II E C AU LI) RON Faculty Superintendent, O. M. Pittenger Principal, ('. L. Stubbs DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Katherine Howard Ruth Howe Haven McClure DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE Latin, Anna M. Clavbaugh Ruth Rush German, Irma Vaughan DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE Ira S. Turley Pln xics and Chemistry, Wilbur Clark Ernest Raiford Botany and Agriculture, Myron Cromer DEPARTMENT OF VOCATIONS Manual Training, S. M. Hunsicker Domestic Science, Gladys Voorhees Commercial, L. F. Hensel DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Daniel .T. Ileathcote L. F. Ilensel DEPARTMENT OF ART Music, Hannah Hell Art, Lula S. Boyd DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL CULTURE A. W. Lockhart Forty-one SCHOOL HOARD William 0. Shanklin Oakley E. Quick Marvin IlUFPORD O. M. PlTTENGER Superintendent m High School Building FirSt High School Building Central Building The History of Our Schools N their childhood the public schools of Frankfort were such as might then be found in many similarly situated towns of the state. At that time, Frankfort was a small village. The school accommodations were extremely meagre, but sufficient for the few wants of the time and place. The first school house was built about 1850, and was a one story red brick building, situated on what is now the corner of Columbia and Ohio streets. School was in session about four months out of the year, few teachers ever teaching longer than one year. This little red school house was about 24 feet wide and 36 feet long. The interior furnishings of this building could hardly be recognized as serving the same purpose as do those of some of the fine school houses of to-day. The windows, made up of two sashes with six small lights to the sash, were four on each side of the room, and two at tin1 north end. A door was at tin south end of the room. The room was heated by a box-wood stove, large enough to accommodate- wood cut in pieces four feet in length. The stove was placed in the center of the room, with a large sheet-iron drum directly above it. The smoke from the fire circled around in the drum, and went out a hole in the'roof. The north end of the room was occupied by the schoolmaster, he sitting on a tall stool. On either side of the room were desks, running the full length of the room, behind which were bench seats. Keats for the smaller children were attached immediately in front of these desks. The boys sat on one side of tin room: the girls on the other. This school house possessed no bell; however, the key to the door being a large affair, was used by the schoolmaster to knock against a window sill, thus summoning the pupils at morning, noon, and recesses. The school-master was his own janitor and always carried the large key wherever he went, lie was also custodian of the building. If the public wished to use the building for any purpose, they first had to obtain permission from the school-master. The school-master, hazel-nut whip in hand—made pliable by heating— started the day by walking first up one side of the room, and then down the other, and, as he passed along, the pupils, girls as well as boys, received a stroke on their backs. However, the little tots, some only four and five years, who sat on the front row, received tin switching only on their knees and feet. This act of the school-master was to put energy and life into the pupils. This part of the day's programme was a regular number. Some of the pupils, accustomed to the stinging cut, only winced when struck, but others more often gave way to tears as a result of the teacher's good intentions. The school-master F o r ty - o w r THE CAV L I) R 0 N kept on hand a large supply of saplings, often thrashing the pupils with them for what they did not do, as well as for what they did do. Nelson Smith taught in this building for years after it was constructed. •Jeremiah Smith, his son, taught from about 1854 to 1860. Katherine Smith, his sister, taught until the new school building was built, except the two years that Aaron Frazier taught, he then being County Superintendent. Associated with the first school house, and a source of pleasure for the school children, was “Snipe’s Run,” a small brook, starting in those days where the Catholic church now stands. It ran in a meandering way in a north-easterly direction, crossing the lots on which now stand the Postoffice, the building on the east side of Columbia street, the heating plant, the Shafor Wholesale house, the Interurban station, the Sim’s mill, anil running into the creek at the intersection of what is now .Jackson and Morrison streets. Snipe’s Run, although now a sewer, still runs. This small brook, which ran at the north end of the school lot, was used as a part of the playgrounds. Dams were constructed by the pupils, boats were made to float on the dammed water, and rustic bridges were constructed spanning the water. It was considered great sport in those days to over-crowd the bridge and break it down, throwing the children into the water. However, in about 1860, the little red brick school house became inadequate to accommodate the school children of the town. Thus it was that the school was moved to the basement of the old Methodist Church, which formerly occupied the site where now stands the Methodist Church. In the years 1860 and 1861, Henry Y. Morrison held the position of principal, and Mrs. Darker, wife of the pastor of the Methodist Church, was the teacher for the second grade. This was the first time that two teachers were required to care for the needs of the school. Jeremiah Palmer was the next principal, his term of office being from '64 to ’65. A new school building being needed at this time, Mr. Enos Hoover, Township Trustee at that time, had erected a building that would afford ample room. For that time, and for the existing need, it was a stately structure. The house may still be seen on the original plot of ground, at the corner of Wabash and Third streets. The structure, which was built in 1865, was of brick, and was erected at a cost of $5,000, this being considered a large sum to expend on a school building. It was composed, when built, of four rooms. Later the partition on the upper floor was removed, making the building a three-roomed structure. The two rooms on the lower floor were used by the grades, there being enough pupils at this time to fill two rooms. These pupils were taught •‘mulin', writin', arithmetic, and spellin’, taught to the time of a hickory stick.” The superintendent of this building was Mr. E. 11. Staley, who is still living, and he held his position for almost twenty years, lie effected a partial grading and classification and did much good work. Mr. Staley was also the teacher of the Normal School, held in the one large room of the building on the second floor. This Normal School was for the pur- Forty-five THE CAULDRON pose of preparing students to become teachers. The Normal then stood for what our high school partly stands. This course was maintained until the high school was established. All the non-residents of Frankfort were required to pay tuition to this school, hut the children residing in Frankfort, who passed their grade examinations successfully, were permitted to attend the Normal at no expense. Boys and girls were induced to attend, both from the county and from neighboring towns, and, under Mr. Staley’s strong sympathy for educational progress, his influence was diffused thruout the country. In the meantime, Frankfort had grown, both in population and in business enterprises. In 1870, it was connected by railroads with Logansport and neighboring towns on the north, and with Crawfordsville, Indianapolis, and the central part of the State, south. “With these bonds of union with adjoining towns and cities,” says a history, “came an effort to do better for herself educationally. The once brick “seminary,” the pride of county and town, became too small to accommodate all the aspiring youth. Eight years, from I860 to 1873, had shown marked progress in the development of the schools. The schools, however, lacked uniformity in their systems of discipline and instruction, due to imperfect classification. Schools were supported annually by public funds for six months only. An additional three months was some times continued under the control of private tuition. Because of the lack of a well defined course of study, the departments were disconnected and the good results of the school were obtained by a few individuals instead of by the class in general. At this time, the interests, both of business and of education, of the now rapidly growing town of about 1,400 inhabitants, demanded better appliances, more room, and more thorough and systematic work. Thus it was that in 1873, a new School Board having been appointed, consisting of Samuel Ayres, D. P. Barner, and J. H. Paris, preparations were commenced for the erection of a new school building. Neighboring cities were visited; school buildings were inspected; architects were consulted; plans were drawn up and considered, and no small care taken, especially by the secretary of the Board, Mr. Paris, to whom was left the preparation for the coming work, “to make and submit a structure that should serve the city with honor and usefulness.” The site chosen for the new building was the same square occupied by the building erected in 1865. The new building was a stone-faced, brick structure, and was erected at a cost of $30,000. Mr. Eppinghauser, of Terre Haute, was the architect, and showed himself a master workman. The building—still used as a grade school for the pupils of the Second Ward—is a three story structure, and contains ten school rooms, capable of seating 600 pupils; and an assembly room with capacity for 450. It is furnished with single seats and conveniences, however, which are now slightly out of date. During the winter of 1873-74, no public schools were sustained. The schooling of Frankfort children for that year was obtained from schools supported and managed by private enterprise. The public funds were allowed to accumulate preparatory to the general opening of the new school the following year. Forty- six THE CAULDRON This opening, which took place the twenty-first of September, 1874 marked a great event in the career of the public schools. Mr. J. E. Morton, supervisor, and seven grade teachers completed the much needed classification the day be fore the opening of the school. The large school house becoming full, the small building was used for a high school building. The course of study was arranged to cover eight years in the grades and three years in advanced work. This course still is maintained by the schools, with the exception of the advanced work, four years of advanced or high school work now being required. In these early days, as at the present time, free tuition was offered for nine months in the year. The.pupils, at that time numbering 400, although under an entirely new administration and new system, were, after nine months time, worked in unity and harmony. The school met with occasional opposition, but not such as to hinder its rapid progress. Under Mr. Morton’s superintendency in 1875, the Frankfort High School was organized and given in charge of Prof. C. S. Lud-lam, of Bloomington, Illinois. The high school did a very valuable work in the Frankfort educational system. At the close of the school year, June, 1876, six young ladies were graduated. Having completed the three year high school course, they were granted diplomas of honor, as the first fruits of the new school organization. From the Superintendent’s report concerning the schools for the second year, we learn that 555 pupils were enrolled in the several departments, with an average daily attendance of 397. For the school year, beginning September, 1876, J. E. Morton was succeeded by R. Cl. Boone, who became Superintendent, while Mr. C. S. Ludlam became the high school principal. Under the new superintendency, the high school course was extended to four years, and the grades revised. Text books, except readers, were not put into the hands of the children before the fourth year, and oral instruction was made to take their place. A course of lectures was planned for the year, and with the funds thus obtained, together with voluntary donations from interested citizens, and substantial assistance from the Board of Trustees, steps were taken to supply the school with a good reference library. The first books were put in, in January, 1877. To these were added others by purchase and by donations, until, at the opening of the fourth year of school, September, 1877, three hundred volumes were made accessible to the pupils. These were chiefly books of reference, and proved valuable additions to the school appliances. During the same year, 1877-78, a collection of apparatus was furnished for the illustration of work in physics, etc. This was very efficient as a means of arousing enthusiasm. The high school was, as it is now, a commissioned high school of the state. It was an outgrowth of the wants of the people. The high school of today is far different from the high school of the seventies. The school is now iti a large stone building on East Clinton street, the building having been erected under the Superintendency of Mr. B. F. Moore, in 1892. In the last few years the school has grown to such an extent that even the large building is unable to accommodate the students and the new courses F o r t y - s e v e n THE CAULDRON of study which have been added. Therefore, in the fall of 1915, a new Central building was completed on Walnut street, directly across from tin high school, which is modern and up-to-date in every respect. Although the first and second floors are used by the graded schools, the entire basement is used by the high school. Here are to be found the manual training and the domestic science departments, both well equipped, and a large gymnasium. On the first floor is an auditorium with a seating capacity of about 750. The faculty now consists of 17 members, and the enrollment of pupils is 450. Thus we see the growth of our present F. H. S., organized in 1875, with its first home in the “Little Building” of the Second Ward. —MILLARD C. MORRISON ’17. Forty-eight The Little Spanish Dancer ONDERFUL! Bravo! Bravo!” came the cry above the hearty applause. “Si Senorita, dance again!” A little black-eyed girl reappeared in the open court, bowed, and, with the first strains of “La Palonia,” began to dance in and out among the tables. The guests sat back in their chairs and eagerly watched the girl as she gracefully responded to the harmony of the mandolins and guitars. Such a gay and delightful scene! The little fountain played with unusual sprightliness, and the moonbeams danced as the breeze swayed the hanging vines and trees. The gong sounded the hour of ten. “I must go away,” the girl cried. “Tomorrow I shall dance again.” As she was running from the court, a voice called, “Senorita Luana, the Senor wishes to see you before you leave to-night. ” “Very well,” she answered, and soon appeared before the manager's desk, wearing a shabby black cloak to hide the brilliancy of the little costume so precious to her. “You sent for me, Senor?” she asked hesitatingly. “Si, the guests this evening have approved so heartily of your dancing, Luana, that I have decided to increase the amount.” The girl’s face beamed as he handed hgr the money, which was still but a small amount. “Oh, thank you, Senor, thank you. My little tin box will soon be full, th “n I can buy”—she stopped short—“but it is getting late and mother will be lonely. I must hurry away. Adios.” Luana hurried out in the balmy night from the old Spanish restaurant, which was situated ip in the mountains at the entrance to a canyon, approached only by a narrow, winding, mountain road. It led past the mission and to the little adobe where she and her aged mother lived. The child hastened down the road, her mind working as fast as her little legs. So concerned with her own thoughts was she, ths t she did not hear the mountain streams pouring down the canyon, or catch the cool freshness of the mountain air. She did not hear the voice that called her nanay. It was not until she realized that a large dark figure was standing beside her that she heeded her surroundings. “Don’t be afraid, Luana; it is only I.” The priest spoke in a low and confident tone. “Oh, Father Domingeuz, you startle me. I have been thinking and plan- F ofty-nine THE CAULDRON ning so hard. How is it. Father, that you are up here so far from the Mission ?' lint before lie could answer she continued: “Father, 1 must tell you about this evening. 1 am so happy for I shall soon be able to have my veil and dress for my first communion. You know mother and 1 have managed to live on my earnings, and besides 1 have nearly filled my little tin savings box. “1 am glad for you, Luana, and your mother will be very happy, he answered. “I have .just come from your home, and 1 have to tell you that your mother needs you. “Mother. She is not ill? “Not seriously, child, but I think it best that 1 should go to the doctoi s cabin and tell him to call to see her. And you, Luana, had better hurry on. It was needless for him to say “hurry , for she fairly flew. Finally, tired and breathless, she reached the tiny hut. “Mother, she cried as she saw the figure on the bed, pale and faint, “the doctor will soon be here, and then you will be all right again. “Luana, my daughter, you are here, and we do not need the doctor. Her words were broken and indistinct. Luana knelt by the bedside, smoothing the feverish brow with her cold hands, and then she watched over her carefully as she prepared some broth. Soon the steady steps of the doctotr were heard, and Luana softly opened the door for him to enter. After carefully examining the mother, he assured the child that with the proper medicines and attention, she would rapidly re- cover. When the mother wakened in the morning, the child prepared some medicines for her, but she said. “Daughter, where did you get that? “The doctor came last night and left it for you, mother. It will make you much better. Take this, won t you? But the woman shook her head. “We have no money to buy medicines, and it is not necessary for me to grow strong again. Luana struggled to keep back the tears, but soon burst foitli with, Wh , •mother, I have a little savings box where 1 have put all we could spare. 1 knew that some day one of us might need it. 1 have kept it a secret tor 1 wanted it to be a surprise.” A smile came over the sick woman’s face, and she kissed her child again and again. Luana knew that each time she had put a coin into her box, she had pictured herself in the communion clothes before the altar ot that historic old Mission, but she had kept this from her mother, and she would keep it from her now. The davs passed. The doctor made his visits and left tin1 necessary medicines. Luana's savings were soon consumed, and she was now in debt to the doctor. She danced as usual at the court-yard cafe of El Paso, but it seemed impossible to save sufficient to pay off that indebtedness. The priest had offered to help her, but she had refused to accept his charity. F if t y T 11 ; G A U L 1) li 0 N One evening at dusk, as Luana sat at her mother’s bedside noticing the improvement of her condition, she glanced up through the open window. There on the dusty road she saw her little companions on the way to the Mission, where they would be prepared to make their communion. As she heard the distant chimes of the bells, slit turned her head that her mother might not see the teal’s that filled her sad eyes. The quiet atmosphere was disturbed by the muffled sound of a motor which gradually became more distinct. Soon a touring car appeared, and when Luana looked up she saw that the car had stopped before the adobe hut, and that a very fashionable lady was coming in. Luana jumped up with astonishment, and greeted the lady at the door. “You are Luana of El Paso, I believe?” the lady inquired. “Si, Senorita,’’ replied the child. “What can she want with me?” she thought. “I have seen your dancing up there in the mountains,” the stranger suggested the direction as she looked towards the massive heights beyond the trees, “and 1 want you to come with me to my home.” Luana’s large black eyes opened inquiringly, but she waited for the lovely lady to continue: “My little daughter is very fond of dancing, and I want you to come each day and teach her the steps you know so well.” Like a flash the thought of unpaid debts and the vision of the longed-for dress and veil came to Luana. She stepped back into the room and glanced towards her mother. The calmness and peace of her sleeping attitude prompted the child. “Si, si. Senorita, you are beautiful, you are kind; 1 shall come.” The lady stooped and kissed Luana, and then, “I shall send the car for you, dear, in the morning,” she said; “so be ready at ten o’clock. Good-bve, my child.” Luana closed the door, ran to the window, and watched the car disappear from sight. “Oh,” she thought as she clasped her hands tightly, “tin good Virgin does want me to make my communion, for did she not send the lady to fill my little tin. box again? And dear mother need never know!” —HELEN TEMPLE '16. F if t y - o n r TII K C A II L I) Ii O N Cramming EE,’ I wish I could get this!” sighed Willie. ‘‘Of course, she had to go and assign tins test in English for tomorrow, just when I didn't know nothin' about it, and I wanted to do something else. Just like her though, always ‘springing’ something on us when we least expect it—but I’ve got to get this ‘dope’. ‘‘Let’s see, Hamlet was the son of a ghost, no I mean of his father; no 1 mean Hamlet’s father had been king of Denmark. There, that’s it. Laertes was the son of P’lonius, and the sister of Ophelia, and he didn't think very much of Hamlet. And—now where’s my apple. I wonder how that apple got under the table. I’ll bet ma did it. ”1 just got to get this work. Now, Hamlet’s uncle wanted to be king, and he wanted to marry Hamlet's mother, and he killed Hamlet’s father. I’d like to uv met him. Just s’posin’ that this pillow was Hamlet’s uncle; why I'd— but that's not gettin’ this lesson. The ghost made Hamlet promise to get revel.ge on his uncle. Hamlet said he’d do it, but he didn’t think very much of it ’cause lie didn’t believe in it. Believe me, I’d went and got a gun and shot him. ‘‘Everybody raves about Shakespeare all the time. 1 don’t see anything about him to brag about. Why, 1 could uv done that good. Guess I '11 write a play. Where was I at? Hamlet didn’t know very much or lie would have treated ’Phelia different. If I had a nice girl like her, 1 wouldn't treat her that way. But—‘gee’, I’d like to go out to the woods. I s’pose the boys have got that hut built, and that big swing put up, and—I wish she would postpone this test. ‘‘Just as soon as Hamlet saw his uncle, he knew that he was a big ‘crook’. Hamlet’s uncle didn't want Hamlet there, and he conspired to get Hamlet sent off to England. Hamlet ought to uv gone. I 1 rather live in England than in Denmark anyway. There were knights and battles and everything in England. ‘‘0, I've got an awful headache and I just can’t study. I think I’ll take a little walk to the woods. Anyway, maybe she won’t have that test tomorrow.” —CARL CADWELL ’17. London, April 10, 1606. 1 tear Jack :— I have seen a real play at last! Ever since the time we saw ‘‘Everyman” and ‘‘Mary Madgalcn” in the streets of Edmonton, 1 had been almost mad to see.one of the new plays in London. My desire was realized this afternoon, when Uncle Henry took me to the Globe playhouse over in Southwark to see one of Master Will Shakespeare’s plays. 1 promised to tell you about it if the chance came; so here you have it. About two o’clock this afternoon, Uncle and I walked down to the Thames, F i ft y - two THE CAULDRON which was alive with boats and floating barges like the swans in the park lake. Seeing the theatre had its little flag displayed, my uncle shouted in a loud voice to a ferry-man near us, “Southward, ho! Soon we were flying over the beautiful, glittering river, and almost in as little time as it takes to tell it, we were landed in Southwark. We made our way through an ill-looking crowd, that was jostling and cursing at almost every step. We stopped at a large building, that looked a great deal like the Four Swans at home. People were pouring in at the gate, and there my uncle deposited a penrfy tor each of ns. Pressing through the mob inside, we made our way up a flight of steps into one of the rooms, on tin lower floor, of the gab 1 erics that form the sides and rear of the building. After we had paid two pence for our seats, and the noise ami bustle had (piieted, I had a good chance to see what kind of a place I was in. 1 he enclosure, as I said, was hemmed about on three sides by tin1 galleries we were in. On the ground, in the centre, stood the people, who did not care to pay for seats. There was no roof over them as over us. In the front was the stage, projecting a full fourth out into the yard, and lined on both sides with noisy gallants and silly coxcombs. Ileclining on piles of brush, they were laughing, joking, and smoking tobacco in a most disgusting way. Above the platform was the upper stage which really formed a balcony. My uncle told me he had seen a very beautiful play, in which the heroine stood in the balcony, while her lover talked to her from the stage below. Thick black hangings hung from the balcony to the stage and gave it, as uncle said, an air of tragedy. At the top was a little hut, where, as 1 was gazing at it, a man came out and blew three loud blasts on a cornet, with intervals of a minute between each blast. This was the signal for the play to begin. I enjoyed the play very much. It told about the evil deeds of an old Scottish king, named Macbeth. It showed how three witches told him he would be king. This prophecy worked on his imagination so much that when he got a chance lie actually murdered his king! You may be sure he was punished soundly for it in the end, because the people revolted and beheaded him. But after all. Jack, I felt sorry for him. Poor fellow! he was a fine soldier, big and strong. But those ugly witches seemed born for his undoing, and thev were beings, whom nobody, no matter how strong he was, could beat in their mischief. I enjoyed the play very much, but those fops on the stage spoiled part of it for me. The performance closed with a jolly jig done by a clown, which put me in good spirits again. As we were crossing the Thames back to London, I told my uncle how T rather sympathized with Macbeth, lie did not laugh at me, as I had expected he would, but said with a very grave face, “That, Edmund, is why we all like Master Shakespeare’s plays, all of us from the groundling to the prince. Depend on it, lad, people will be performing his plays after Dekker, Jonson, and all other play-wrights are forgotten.” Your friend, EDMUND SHAFT. F i f t -three THE CAULDRON A Walk in an October Wood NOT this a true autumn day? dust the still melancholy that 1 love—that makes life and nature harmonize. The birds are consulting about their migrations, the tree's are putting on the hectic oi- pallid hue of decay and begin to strew the ground, that ones very footsteps may not disturb the response of earth and air, while they give us a scent that is a perfect anodyne to the restless spirit. Delicious autumn! My very sold is wedded to it, and if I were a bird 1 would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” —George Eliot (in a letter written to Miss Lewis, Oct. 1, 1841. A short time 1 0, book in hand, I took a short stroll in a small wood, wheio several reflections came to me. It was near sundown, a time when the good tilings of nature begin to droop and drowse As 1 sat upon a fallen log, I was especially attracted by the brilliant picture which the Master Artist was painting in the western sky for, as it were, my own benefit. Picture to yourself a sky ablaze with orange glow; one sinister cloud drawn out in a long, blue stieak some distance above the horizon ; with, in the distance, several gray housetops and, in the foreground the large, nobly-proportioned forms of several elm and beech trees darkly silhouetted against the autumn sunset. As 1 resumed my walk. I noticed the exquisite pattern on the ground of gorgeously painted leaves spread on the floor of the wood as if, it seemed, to make a thick carpet which would insure a silent reverence to the drooping and drowsing things of nature things which were drooping and drowsing not only with the decline of day. hut also more permanently with the dying summer. For the trees stood tall and majestical, veritable King Lears, some totally denuded of their leafy coverings, some partially bare whose gray limbs were half visible through the remnants of covering—while one small maple, more fortunate than the others, still proudly retained its dull green garments. No wonder, 1 thought, that Helen Hunt .Jackson sings; “Love loveth best—of all the rest— October's bright blue weather.’’ —DONALD BOND IT. The First Nunicipal Christmas Tree 'l’lie first municipal Christmas tree for the lonely rich and poor was Held in New York. The idea was originated by a woman. She obtained the idea from an incident told her by a young man. F i f t i - 0 u r TII E C AVI DEO N ]]«. had gone to Germany in the holiday season. The German windows, alight with beautiful Christinas trees, radiated self-centered happiness. The young man was very lonely, and had no one with whom to share his Christmas. When he say how lonely it was for those without friends, he vowed he would have a Christmas tree the following Christmas, and invite all the lonely folk he knew to share it with him. Thus, by telling of his experience, he started the idea of having a public tree for all. This lady told a few friends and the response was immediate. It was decided to have the tree in the heart of the city, and Madison Square Park, the pathway of thousands of workmen, and the outdoor home of those without work, was the place chosen. The plan was circulated among a few, and contributions poured in from rich and poor for the “lonely ones” Christmas tree. By the request of the donors their names were not disclosed. The necessary funds were raised within forty-eight hours, but still the money came in from unsolicited sources, and the few who were in charge were overwhelmed with donations. The Christmas spirit was abroad. The plan was strictly guarded against publicity, so that the tree would be a surprise and in keeping with the mystery of the season. An immense tree, sixty-six feet in height, was brought in from the Adi-rondacks. The Edison company was asked for an estimate as to the electrical decoration. The estimate was sent, with the request that the decorations be accepted as the company’s contribution to the program. The tree was kept lighted from sundown until dawn by thousands of varicolored bulbs, thickly clustered in snow-capped branches, and topped with the brilliant star of Bethlehem. Prominent singers and choirs volunteered to sing Christmas carols to the multitude. There were ten thousand people gathered around the tree at midnight on Christmas eve. The unanimous participation of the audiences in the songs gave the promoters courage, and it was hoped a tree like this could be had each year. This first tree was in 1912, and those few people who started the custom have surely had their wishes fulfilled, as there have been trees each year, and not only in New York, but in all the neighboring large cities, such as Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago. The trees help to spread love and cheer to the lonely ones. One may have not only a hungry stomach but a hungry soul, and of these I think the latter is the worst; especially at Christmas time, when the spirit of Christ is supposed to prevail. “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will to men.’’ —IRENE HELL ’IS. Fiji 1 - f i v r THE CAULDRON The Green Chiffon Scarf HE California Limited stood deserted on the edge of the great burning desert. Within the station the passengers were at dinner. The station platform was empty and silent. Presently a girl emerged from the station dining room, an alert and observant young woman, who looked about her with keen interest. The desert stretched away in all directions, shimmering in the heat, and presented nothing to Jean Adams’ view tliat she had not seen constantly for many hours. As she came briskly to the end of the platform, however, she heard the sound of voices. Looking around the end of the building, she saw a most picturesque group. Almost a dozen Pueblo squaws, in their vivid striped blankets, were sitting in the shade of the station, counting the money they had made selling blankets. Jean, standing cool and scornful in her linen suit, with a long, bright green chiffon scarf blowing about her slender form, thought that their conversation sounded like the jabbering of a flock of ducks. The Indian women paid no attention to her, and after a moment she stepped off the platform, pulled out her camera, and focused it on them. She was gazing intently into the finder, when she realized that the tiny figures in the half inch square were rapidly growing .larger. Glancing up, she found the women drawing around her in a circle, with threatening looks and doubled fists. The expression in their eyes was such that Jean glanced hastily backward in search of aid; there was no one in sight. She knew at once that she had made a mistake in trying to get a snapshot of the Indians, as she remembered all were superstitious, and opposed to having pictures of themselves taken. They think that it brings the evil eye upon them. Jean tried to move backward toward the station, but the Indian women, talking excitedly to one another, closed about her, and began to push and jostle her. Suddenly they fell back as if at a signal, and slowly retreated toward their original place. Jean stood still for a moment, almost faint from the experience: then she realized that her long, green chiffon scarf was gone. Jean, whose ancestors had been in the Boston Tea Party, walked resolutely over to the Indians and demanded her scarf. None of the women even so much as moved a muscle. Jean seized the nearest one by the shoulder and shook her indignantly. “Give me my scarf!’’ she exclaimed. The Indian shook her head, grunted; and shrugged her shoulders indifferently; but suddenly one of the others jumped up from the ground, and. shrieking viciously, fell upon Jean with hands and teeth. Her fingers, with their long, dirty nails, were crooked like talons. Jean threw up her arms to E i f t V - s i r THE CAUL I) EON protect her face, and the squaw scratched her arms; Jean tried to save her arms, and the woman made again for her face. Then Jean remembered the little brown man from Japan who had visited their instructor in the gymnasium several months before, and who had shown the girls a few of the simplest jiu jitsu tricks. She seized the Indian’s arm at a tender point above the radial nerve. The Pueblo writhed silently for a moment; then with a screech of mingled rage and astonishment began to dance up and down, trying in vain to dislodge the maddening fingers. Seeing their companion getting the worst of it, the others started to the rescue; Jean, at this moment, decided that it was wiser to let go, and she turned to run, when she saw, fluttering below the vivid blanket, a tiny speck of bright green. With a shriek that would have done credit to any of the Pueblos’ ancestors, she seized the tell-tale end of her scarf, and, whirling about, ran for the platform, pulling the full length of chiffon from under the Indian’s blanket as she went. The squaw, after taking one step after her, saw the crowd burst from the dining room and make for the panting train as the conductor cried, “All aboard!” She folded her blanket about her and reseated herself among her sisters as stoical as ever. —HELEN KNAPP ’17. History of Midway Twenty-five years ago my great-grandfather Seawright owned what is now called Midway. He lived in a large brick house surrounded by a beautiful and well kept lawn. Near by were many other fine residences. The Vandalia railroad came through Frankfort about that time. This railroad began the destruction of the western part of town as a desirable residence section. The Monon railroad came through soon after the Clover Leaf shops were built. It ran between my great-grandfather’s house and barn. The Clover Leaf brought a number of workmen. These workmen demanded houses near the shops. In consequence, cheap houses were erected for them to occupy. Being rather far from the business section of town, stores were needed. A row of small stores were built facing the Monon railroad. There was one saloon on the corner. Every hindrance to beauty and refinement seemed to follow these railroads. A year ago the remaining land, belonging to a Seawright heir, was sold. On this land a half a dozen cheap houses were built. About two weeks ago the greater part of Midway was sold to the Frankfort and Indianapolis Railroad Company. With this new railroad coming, a network of railroads will take the place of historic Midway. —CATHERINE CREBS ’19. V i f t y -s ev e n T II E CAULDRON The Coming of Springtime ARLY one morning I awoke just as the sun was peeping over tin distant hill tops, and bidding the world a cheerful good morning. I arose and approached the window, drawing hack the curtains and looking abroad at the beautiful landscape. The soft, soothing south wind and the warm sun showed that nature was awake, and the gayety of springtime in every thing. Since the songs of the birds and the sweetness of the flowers seemed to be inviting me into the fields, 1 made a hasty toilet, robing myself in clothes fitted for a tramp in the woods. As the rest of the household was not yet awake, I slipped quietly from the house and went down a small lane that led to the woods. 1 found the woods alive with chirping birds and chattering squirrels. 1 soon came to the sugar camp. Outside of an old hut were two large kettles, a large trough, an iron cooler, and an enormous ladle. Although the true sugar weather was coming to a close, sap was still running from some of the trees into the pails. The warm spring weather was coming on and putting an end to the sugar making, for as the old saying is, “A frosty night and a sunshiny day makes good sugar water. ’ ’ After examining these things, 1 renewed by journey and next came to a small stream. 1 seated myself on an old moss covered log near the stream, and decided to rest there for awhile. The silvery waters were rippling over the mossy rocks and roots of a nearby tree, making soft sweet tones. Violets and many other flowers were blooming at the edge of the stream. Bees were buzzing around the sweet-scented flowers, and butterflies were settling down on the rocks at the edge of tin water. The little stream attracted my attention, and I thought of how it starts with a small bubbling spring, and goes on and on until it finally reaches its destination, namely, the ocean. The little bubbling spring goes through creeks, down steep hills, through lakes, over rocky beds of rivers, and finally loses itself in the ocean. In tin ocean some ot the water is changed to vapor by the heat of the sun,and is raised into the sk as vapor to form beautiful clouds. As clouds they float through the aii, and, when they meet cold winds, the vapor changes to water drops, and falls as showers to refresh the earth. T was aroused from this reverie by a powerful voice coming fiom the barnyard, ( ailing the horses and cattle from tin pasture-. Since 1 had begun to feel the want of food, 1 decided to turn my steps homeward. —LELAI1 HOLMES '17. F i f t a - i (j h t T1 IE CAULDRON “The Slide” VERY cold winter’s day dawned. The day before it had rained, and as it became colder, the water froze, covering the streets with a glare of ice. All night long the snow fell, changing the world into a dazzling whiteness. In spite of the cold the hoys were out early, glad to see the snow. They seemed to enjoy gathering into groups, planning their fun for that evening after school. The group of hoys that we are interested in, had decided to make a slide. They also agreed before parting, to study hard that day so that they would not he kept in after school, hut get out early and meet the others at the slide. At noon they all gathered at the appointed place and began making the slide. The hoys worked hard to make it the very best. They must have succeeded in this, for it was like a sheet of glass when it was time to return to school. When Billy, one of the boys who had helped make the slide, came home mad all over, his mother knew that something was wrong. She asked him what the trouble was. Then he told her about tin slide they had made in front of old Mrs. Smith's house, and he didn’t forget to mention that it was the best of any that had been made. But what made him angry was that Mrs. Smith had put cinders all over the slide, and had just simply ruined it. lie also told his mother that he and the other hoys were going to make snow-halls that evening and throw them at her door. When he was through complaining, his mother told him that Mrs. Smith had seen what fun the hoys were having on the slide and tried to keep it nice for them by trying to step across, hut had slipped, fallen and sprained her ankle. Now she was at home unable to move her foot, and worrying how she could pay her rent, since she was not able to do her regular work. Billy didn’t say anything more hut went out. That evening as Mrs. Smith was sitting in her front room with her foot upon a chair, the door hell rang. She called in a kindly voice, “Come in. There was a vision of a rosy faced boy crossing the floor with an armful of something. Before she could recover from her astonishment, she found herself alone, while on the chair beside her lay a tin pan full of hard snow-halls, with a piece of paper lying on top of them. On it was written in a round, boyish hand: “Dear Mrs. Smith:—We’re awful sorry about your foot ’cause we made that horrid slide. Here are some snow-hall cakes for you. You cut them open and the middles are good. We hope you’ll he better soon. From all the Fellows.’’ Mrs. Smith opened a cake, and in the center was a very much wadded one dollar hill. The second produced several silver pieces. Billy, who was peeping in through the window, rose up soberly and said, “Fellows, she looks happy. Isn’t it lucky we found out in time? What sneaks we'd have been if we had pegged those snow balls at her door.” —MARGARET SALK ELI) ']!). F if t y - n i n e THE CAULDRON 1 The Robin Redbreast The robin is a native of Europe and America. The European robin is a small thrush. The American robin is larger than the European robin. The robin was named by the early English colonists, who, arriving on the lonesome shores of New England, saw him for the first time. They were reminded of their robin redbreast in England; so he was christened. He was probably the first American bird named. lie is of a grayish color. Our robin is at home from ocean to ocean, from the icy cold of the Arctic to the balmy waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The robin spends most of his time on the ground, running over lawns, now-stopping with his head turned to one side listening to the movements of the earthworm in the turf. Now watch him make a dash; then with a mighty pull bring up three or four inches of worm, tightly holding one end of it. The father robin is very attentive to his mate and family, and 1 do not know of a greater sadness than that of a robin at the loss of his mate, or at the destruction of his nest. The nest may be built in a fence corner or in a building, but it is found mostly in the crotch of a tree. The nest is shaped, like a bowl. The first thing the robin does in making his nest, is to collect some dry grass and weeds. Then mud is added. Then the robin gets in it and moves around so as to make it smooth. Then it is lined with fine bits of paper, string, and grass, or rags are sometimes used. The eggs are of a famous blue, and the robin lays from four to six. In the heat of the summer, place some water in a pan for the robin to bathe in, but put it where the hateful housecat will not pounce upon him. —BRUCE HARDESTY '19. S i x t y J Cast and Chorus op “Chimes op Normandy” The Chimes of Normandy CAST Serpolette, the good for nothing ............................. Helen Travis Germaine, the lost marchioness ............................ Merle Stephens Village Maidens— Gertrude .................................... Anna Thurman Jeanne ........................................ Evelyn Russell Manette ............................................... Juliil Fenm“U Suzanne ...................................... Mildred Brookie Henri, Marquis of Corneville.................................. Harry baust Jean Grenicheux, a fisherman ................................. Orvan ( ohee Gaspard, a miser ......................................... harles Norris The Bailli ............................................. Robert Campbell The Notary ................................................. Halfred Brown Peasants ..................................................... Clee ( lub Footmen and Coachmen ..................................... Boys Glee ( lnl Tambourine Drill ....................................... H'gli School Girls Providence granted that March 31 be a typical spring day not so warm as to make one languid, but just sunshiny enough to make one feel tit. Early in the morning the Central Building became a target for the unloading of many divers articles that were eventually to find themselves a part ot the stage decorations. Florists came and went, while willing helpers, pupils released from school, worked on the lattice work that formed the upper decoration of the stag . When everything was quite complete, the stage of the Central Building was so gaily attired in palms, ferns, and cut flowers that even its own architect would not have recognized it. should he have seen it then. Before the opening overture was played, the audience, which, by the way, is said to be the largest ever gathered in the Central Building, had ample time to read the synopsis of the opera, which is as follows: “Ilenri, Marquis of Corneville, who has been since childhood, owing to civil war, an exile, returns to his ancestral home on the occasion of the great annual fair, which is being celebrated in the village that receives its name from his chateau. It is one of the old fashioned Norman villages ot the seventeenth century. “In the first act, the curtain rises on an assembly of village gossips, discussing scandal and small talk. Serpolette, a cross between Fanehon and S i x t y -1 iv 0 T n E V, AULT) R 0 N Boulette, is the topic of conversation among the belles of CorneviUe. She comes in just in time to turn the tables on the others and changes their taunts into expressions of rage. Gaspard, an old miser, wishes to marry his niece, Germaine, to the principal magistrate of the district, the Bailli. This arrangement does not suit Germaine, nor a young fisherman named Jean Grenicheux, who pretends that he has saved her from drowning on a certain occasion. To escape from the power of old Gaspard, Germaine takes advantage of the privileges of the fair, and becomes the servant of the Marquis. Her example is followed by Grenicheux and Serpolette. The second act is taken up with the supernatural visitors who have made the castle of CorneviUe so long an object of dread. Ilenri determines to find out the real character of these ghostly appearances, and discovers that it is all the work of the old miser, who has concealed Ids treasures in the chateau. The discovery drives Gaspard crazy, especially when he hears the bells of the chateau ringing for the first time since the flight of the old Marquis. “The third act represents the grand fete given in honor of the return of Henri to bis ancestral home. Serpolette arrives arrayed as a Marchioness, as some papers found in the chateau indicate that she is the lost heiress. The miser, however, recovers his reason and shows that Germaine is the true Marchioness. A love duet between her and Henri, and the reconciliation of all the parties, bring the romantic story to a delightful finale.” Helen Travis was exceptionally good. Her presentation of the village mischief maker was “without a fault.” Merle Stephens, playing the role of Germaine, once more demonstrated the fact that much musical ability is to be found in the Frankfort High School. Her part was perhaps the heaviest, and was admirably performed. Harry Faust, as Henri, at once surprised and delighted the appreciative audience. He was remarkably adapted to his part, both as to acting and to singing. Orvan Cohee, the tenor, who played Grenicheux, was indeed splendid in his role, as the frequent applause of the audience demonstrated. The heavy note in the opera was struck by Gaspard, otherwise Charles Norris. This is literal as well as figurative, for in addition to his admirable acting, his voice was wonderfully strong and even for an amateur. The humor in the opera was supplied by the stout Bailli, Ilobert Campbell, and by the equally stout Notary, Half red Brown. One of the laughter-inducing incidents in the play was the circumstance when the Bailli, taken off his guard, bad Ids wig snatched off by one of the fun loving villagers—much to the Bailli's discomfiture. The chorus of the play was exceptionally well trained. In addition to its being a good sounding chorus, it was a good looking chorus, garbed in the (plaint Norman costumes of the seventeenth century. Although the successful presentation of such a difficult opera as the “Chimes of Normandy” means that F. H. S. contains much musical ability, still it must of necessity mean also that an efficient director has spent an un- it? ixty-threc T II E C A TJ L I) R O N limited amount of time and energy upon it. To Miss Hannah Bell, supervisor of music, should be given much of the praise for the success of the opera. Added to her untiring efforts is her natural artistic ability, which counts for much. Much of the responsibility of this production was borne also by Helen Bar-tron, the accompanist, the “uncrowned heroine”, as it were. Next to Miss Bell's, her task was the most difficult, and she proved herself to be a most efficient accompanist. The high school orchestra, under Mr. Ilensel, aided in making the evening one to be long remembered. Riley Day James Whitcomb Riley, lover of children, singer of songs, and creator of beautiful thoughts, was given a state-wide reception October 7, 1915. All Indiana joined in paying homage to this poet of the people whose poems are at once so tender, melodious and human. In Frankfort, the high school and department students gave a program in the new auditorium. An interesting talk on Riley was given by Mr. Meek of our city, who knows the poet personally. Miss Flora Muller brought the man Riley closer to us by her life sketch of him. Two musical monologues, two songs and two readings—all Riley’s works—were enjoyed very much by the audience. These were given by Merle Stephens, Lula Cue, Edith Campbell, and Mr. Ileathcote, respectively. A paper, “To James Whitcomb Riley,” was read by Lois Sheffler, showing the appreciation that many celebrities have given Rilej. Mr. Pittenger closed the convocation with his owji tribute to Riley. Music was furnished by the High School Orchestra. —HELEN BARTRON ’16. t Sixty-four TII E C AUL DR ON T The Sophomore Entertainment HE Sophomore entertainment was given on the evening of November the twenty-second, in the new Central School Auditorium. This was the first entertainment of the kind to be given there. The performance was under the supervision of Miss Howe and Mr. Raiford. As there was no curtain, the manual training department made screens which amply served tin purpose. The stage setting represented the parlor of a prosperous business man, and, as this scene was kept during the entire performance, the need for a curtain was not felt. The program was as follows: (behest ra Solo—“Little Pink Rose” .......................... Carrie Jacobs Iioad Edith Campbell Monologue—“Hiawatha’s Wooing” ...................... II. IV. Longfellow Fred Sidney Solo—“Can’t You Hear Me Callin’, Caroline” ....................... Roma Mary Bennett Orchestra Farce—“The Teeth of the Gift Horse” CIIARACTKRS Florence Butler ................................................. Julia Kelleher Dick Butler ............................................... John Ostler Aunt Marietta....................................... Gertrude Fennell Katie.................................................... Vivian Green Devlin Blake ..................................................... Paul Stough Ann Fisher ............................................ Marie McCarty Aunt Marietta has reared her nephew, Dick, from boyhood. When he married, she presented to him, as a wedding present, two gaudily painted vases, thinking to please him because they were of her handiwork. The bright old vases were entirely out of keeping with tin beautiful color harmony of Mrs. Butler’s parlor. She keeps them in the attic for some time, but at last she is induced to sell them at a rummage sale without Dick's knowledge. Imagine Flo’s consternation when she hears that Aunt Marietta lias decided to visit them. Sin telephones wildly to find who has bought their vases. Ann Fisher comes in and offers her assistance. However, in spite of their combined efforts, Aunt Marietta arrives before the vases are found. The subject of conversation is turned to Aunt Marietta’s painting, and Dick makes a terrible break by demanding to know where the vases are. Flo is obliged to confess what she has done, and they combine their efforts to keep Aunt Marietta from finding out. However, in a conversation with Katie, the maid, in her ignorance, tells her that she has never seen the vases. This arouses the Sixty-five T 11 E V A U L 1) 11 O N little old lady’s suspicions, and she is very hurt but says nothing about her discovery. Devlin Blake comes in and tells her of some vases in saw, saying that they beat Flo’s for ugliness. Ann Fisher runs in just then with a large gaudy vase under each arm. Flo things all is up but Ann turns it off by saying that Flo loaned them to an art exhibition for the poor. Aunt's distress is immediately turned to joy, and she presents them with a hand painted clock to match the vases! A fair sized audience witnessed the performance. The proceeds will go toward buying the curtain for the new stage. —VIVIAN A. (1KEEN ’18. � S‘ i x t tj - s i x Sogirl Events The Sunshine Society’s “Get Acquainted” Party • The first social event of the fall term of the Frankfort High School was the Sunshine Society’s “ Get-Acquainted ” party. This affair was unique in every respect. In the past, the society has given similar functions hut this one surpassed them all. Formerly only girls were invited, but this year the society broadened sufficiently to see the need of allowing the boys to “get-acquainted”. Accordingly, each of the upper-classmen, boys as well as girls, was assigned certain freshmen, whom they were to introduce to their acquaintances. Therefore, on the afternoon of September the seventeenth, the entire school was filled with excitement because of the coming event. At two-fortv-five, three bells rang for the assemblage of the students in the main auditorium, where a short program was given. After a most entertaining three-quarters of an hour, the older students “rounded up” their proteges, and started on their tour of introduction. All through the halls the Sunshine committee had “worked wonders”. Everything was decorated with the different autumnal flowers. Also booths had been erected at different points, from which pineapple ice was served to those wishing such a fitting refreshment. This afternoon proved to be one of enjoyment, and it also proved to be a great success in its main object—getting acquainted. —ROBERT LUCAS ’16. The Valentine Party The Sunshine Society of the Frankfort High School has been trying this year to do more and greater work than has previously been accomplished by this society, and 1 believe it has succeeded. One of the most enjoyable high school entertainments given this year was the Valentine Party, which Miss Clay-baugli, assisted by the members of the Sunshine Society, planned and carried out. On Monday afternoon, February fourteenth, confusion and excitement reigned supreme in F. H. S. While school was in session, a large number of girls were busily engaged in cutting out hearts and cupids, and in perform- 8ixty-seven T II E C AU LI) R () N in}; various other acts in preparation for tin event of the evening; but after a dismissal at half-past three o’clock, action was in full sway: girls were in every nook and corner, in both the south and north halls on the second floor, decorating booths for the different refreshments, such as candy, pop-corn, and ice cream; boys were running here and there, rendering their service by going on errands for the girls. By eight o’clock in the evening, a great multitude of happy students, teachers, friends, and parents had gathered in the upper assembly and halls, which had been transformed from dull, solemn school rooms into places of joyful festivity and merriment. The booths were artistically decorated with red and white crepe paper, red hearts of various sizes, and red and white cupids. The greatest attraction was the post-office in tin north hall, where, during the day, valentines had been mailed, one cent being charged for each. When the post-office was opened in the evening, anyone who hoped lie might be lucky enough to receive a valentine, went to the office, and his mail was given to him by the Sunshine Society girls who acted as post-mistresses. The program for the evening was composed of many amusing and entertaining features, among which were several selections by the high school orchestra, vocal solos by Miss Audra Bennett and Mr. Young, a monologue by Mrs. Karl Kraft, a reading by Miss Alta Smith, a piano solo by Miss Mabel Love, and “stunts” by the girls, by the boys, and by the faculty, the latter performances being the most amusing of all. In the girls’ “stunt,” an envelope addressed to a certain person, usually a. boy, was first thrown on the screen; then the light would be thrown on a heart-shaped screen, upon which could be seen the valentine contained in the envelope, or rather “the girl” could be seen posing in the heart on the screen. Shouts of laughter were heard at each change on the screen. The “stunts” by the boys and by the faculty were equally amusing. Our teachers impersonated some of the boys and performed some of their antics, while the boys, dressed as women, tried to appear and act as some of the women of our faculty do. Then came a rush for the booths. The girls who were selling the candy, ice cream, and pop-corn were hurried by everybody. All the refreshments vanished as if by magic. Everybody chatted, and such a sociable and enjoyable time as everyone did have! and even at eleven o'clock, when the guests began to depart in merry groups, they could be heard laughing gaily and talking of the different attractions of the evening. The members of the Sunshine Society were glad to find that their Valentine Social had been not only successful in a social way, but also that their funds had been substantially increased. —LILLIAN POWELL ’17. Sixty -cight QrEEN of Hearts THE CAULDRON The Halloween Party On Tuesday evening, October 26, the Sunshine Society of the Frankfort High School gave its third annual Halloween party. This year the party was held in the Gymnasium of the Central Building, while formerly it had been in the High School Building. The balcony and railings of the gymnasium were decorated with orange anil black crepe paper, and the baskets for basketball were cleverly disguised as pumpkin faces. Throughout the east and west halls the idea of Halloween was carried out in the decorations. By eight o'clock a large number of the guests had arrived, and shortly after the hour the grand march began. Music for this march was furnished by the high school band. The procession was headed by Merle Stephens, the president of the Sunshine Society, and Cyril Flanagan. The maskers marched in couples, and very grotesquely were they mated. Doc Yak, Charlie Chaplin, fairies, Turks, sedate country maidens, Spanish dancers, weary Willies, and, in fact, people of every sort and condition joined in the parade. It was said by several that there never before had been so many clever costumes as were seen that night. The prizes for the best disguises were awarded to Merle Stephens and Cyril Flanagan for the most picturesque, and to Miss Vorhees and Mr. Cue for the most grotesque. After the grand march everyone visited the side halls where refreshments were offered at very small prices. Popcorn, cake, and candy were the wares offered for sale from the various booths. These booths were decorated with colors corresponding to the merchandise, and every one of them was exceedingly attractive and pretty. It is always true that fortune tellers are in great demand at a Halloween entertainment, and this one most assuredly was no exception. Although there was a liberal supply of fortune tellers, they were kept busy during the entire evening. However, it was not necessary to have your palm read in order to learn your fate, for in one corner of the sewing room was erected a fish pond. By placing a penny for bait on the end of your hook, which proved to be a sack, and casting your line over the brink of the pond, there would be a slight nibble and then a jerk, and, behold, your fortune was safely landed. The party was a great success in every way, especially socially and financially. The guests were very congenial, and every one seemed to enjoy himself and to take part in the entertainment. The proceeds of the party, as every one knows, were used in charitable work among the poor of the city. The society was very glad to announce that everyone had been very liberal, and the treasury was greatly replenished. —JULIA K. FENNEL '17. S r v e n 11 - o n r 12H CLASS—Row 1: Eugene Powell, Frank Pryor, Carl Caldwell, Troy Miller, lien Cohee, Claude Conley, Gordon Wise, Mildred Mor- rison. Row 2: Glen Holz, Oscar Smith, Helen Lockwood, Rebie Elliott, Catherine Thompson, Raymond Coin, Donald Bond. � 1IA CLASS—Row 1: Fred Leach Cecil Kury, Orvan Cohce. Gretchen Miller. Alma Miller. Alfred Merach, Doris McKown. Audra Mann Lelah Jones, Leo Fox, Glavious Roush, Alonzo Keene. Row 2: Arthur Miller. Lois Wood, Margaret Strange. Martha Miner, Mary Helen Evans, Mamie Bartholomew. Lelah Coin. Lelah Holmes, Lelia Maggart, Russel Shaffer. Harold Young. Row 3At, %ith William Strong. Okal Hart. Halfred Brown, Lillian Powell, Anna Petty, Lucille Slipher, Elizabeth Beard. Mary Olipliant, Charles Thompson, Ercil Davis. Row 4: Ralph Blery. Carlyle Stair, Samuel Cunningham. Napoleon Zarick, Bernardo Lee. Donald Tankersl.v, Homer Fisher. Gentry Russel, David Jarrell. nil CLASS—How 1: Clifford Powell, Garth Hedgcock, Ralph Britton, William Busteed, Clarence Emshoff, Hoy Amos, Don Vincent, Paul Spaulding1, Paul Goeke, Dawson Merritt, Richard Howe. Row 2: Robert Moriarty, Martha Cohee, Gertrude Fennell, Russel Norris, Loes Goldsberry, Helen Beall, Marjorie Bergen, Leonard Webster, Rachel Johnston, Florence Adair. Row 3: Paul Fudge, Myrtle Thomas, Mabel Depoy, Esther Heise, Leo Campbell. Foster Wharry, Bessie Werts, Marie McCarty, Francis CorbHt, James Himmelwright. 1011 i LASS How 1: Hillard Montgomery, Mildred Pence, Roxie Barnett, Gladys Pence Margaret Grace, Dorothy Alexander, Maurice Rogers, Beatrice Boulden, Marjorie Garrott, James Coulter. Lee Noble, Walker Skeen. William Moore, Ernest Clossin, Harry Leslie. Row J: Pearl Michael, Marian Harland, Lelia Morrison, Mary Davis, Sidney Paden, Fanil in Rockwood, William Davies, Gordan Moss, James McClamroch. William Fudge, Oran Durbin, Gerald Berryman, Frank Kirkpatrick. Row Arthur Benjamin. Beulah Sims, Trella Kelley. Catharine Crebs, Irene Thompson, Helen Faust, Florence Smith, Bess Sprav. Mary belle Dolt, Paul Kelley, Robert Cripe, Dorothy Clark. Row 4: John Hazlett. Clyde Aughe, Ned Burkett, Anna Barnett, Thelma Denton, Helen Walsh, Claude Faust, W’ilma Keefer, Har- old Blacklidge, Clara Howe. 10,1 CLASS—Section II—Row 1: Robert VanSIckle. Basil Durbin, Truman Goldaberry, George Harshman. Reid Bunger. William Row c� le Buik.ey, Helen O. Berryman, row Roush. Opal Couden. Helen Cropper. Car. Eiliott. Samuel Reno. Eugene Ticen. 9 I0A ,,V MS T?eCtl°in trRo lL Charles McKinney, David Fisher, Edith Campbell. Pearl Conley, Julia Kelleher Jeanette VnrhU i 0Rutif 5e ick' Maurice CAtron. Gladwin Young:. William Carman. Uvaun Fisher. Kenener. Jeanette orhis, K Gardner. MS Mabel Wel'8' C,arence A,len’ H bert IialPh Knapp, Arne. Young. Herald U° 36re n!emrnhKen edy! VenCiI1, Mildred Brookie- Lena Jarrell Irene Bell. Ruth Benedict, Belia Kennedy, Mary Henrieks, Vivian i class—Section I____Row 1: Arthur Milne, Ned Coapstick, Elmo Molher, Barney Horner, Russell Bush, Herbert Norris, Stanley Mortshoff, Katherine Blystone, Mamie Smith. Margaret Petty, Gladys Wall. Robert Hinds, Leon Love. How 2 Lester Moreland. Helen Klar, Beulah Stockdale, Freda Strawn, Florence Fisher, Nadine A incent, Lilian Weaver. Ellen Price, Mary VanEaton, Della Christy. Beatrice Cremean, George Berry. Dorsey Pitman. . Row 3: Russell Jones. Mary Mailman. Mabel Aldrich. Mary Hayes, Mary Brant. May Dale, Grac«- atron. Florence Beard, Ruth Broad- well, Ruth Miller, Esther Cann, Bruce Hardesty, Leon Thorpe. 9A ]TnitW rV Charles Emery. Lewis Russell. Claude Hibbard, Noble Stewart. Rruce Lewis. Edith McKinsey Mary Stern, Ruble Hodgren, Florence Kelley. Leta Waldo, Adeline Robinson, Wilma Emlev. y' iiaiy VanKaton,KViofeta§tibIs'abe le' Sprs , SBeatr'lc'e Wheels ™MCh Hard' ’ MyrUe VanMetor. Mary ClaraiSh use,Sl're erSeam n awn,niatfN1agie.1CiriCl1' PaU' Stafford- Da,(“ Purcifu'- r a Scherier. Mary Parker. Row Row Pit CLASS—How 1: James Kramer, Emerson Canfield, llarokl Lewis . Cleotls Zerfas, Clarence Mersch, Fred Baker, Dwight ‘Wall, Charles Freeman, Ross Leader, Paul Kellum, Elmer Harland. Anna King, Edna Rees, Herman Moriarty. Row 2: Ora Robertson, Roy Stunkard, Kenneth Grover, William Ghere, Carl Boussum, Leslie Young, Clayetta Trester, Florence Culver, Pauline Murray, Dora Milroy, Marie Johnson, Helen Kelley, Mary Swadner. Row 3: John Moss, Frances Coulter, Sarah Duncan. Leta Harbaugh. Edward Baker, Charles Hutchinson, Charles Fisher, Arthur Johnson, Olive Cantwell. Pauline Spray, Fern Moore, Margaret Salkeld, Ruth Newhart, Marie Keed.v. Row 1: Robert Morris, Paul Michael, Harold Goeke, Ralph Floyd, David Harker, John Cox, Frank Vail, Frank Coffing, Herbert Moore. A. Sunshine Officers Merle Stephens Martha Cohee Okal Hart Edith Campbell Florence Adair Elizabeth Beard The Sunshine Society NDER the proficient management of its officers, together with the support of its loyal members, the girls of F. H. S., this year has been a very successful one for the Sunshine Society. The regular meetings of the society are held the last Friday of each month at three o’clock. The business is dispatched as soon as possible, after which, follows an interesting program. Resides the musical numbers furnished by the members, the interest of the program lias been greatly increased by several talks. Mrs. O. M. Pittenger spoke upon the subject, “The High School Girl in the Home;” Mrs. Horace Campbell, “The High School Girl’s Relation to Society;’’ Mrs. I). .1. IIeathcote, “Social Life in the University of Michigan;’’ Miss Olive Brumbaugh, “Books and Readings;” and Mrs. Ada Kent Phipps, “My Birds.” These talks have proved very interesting and helpful to all of the girls. In addition to the regular meetings, the society has given its annual Get-Acquainted party, Halloween party, and, also, a Valentine party. These parties were a success financially as well as socially, and they greatly replenished the funds of the society. The sale of Sunshine pencils to the student body also increased the funds. The society contributed two large, comfortable chairs and a beautiful table towards furnishing the rest-room of the high school. Flowers were sent to the sick and the bereaved members, and probably the most beneficial gift of the society was the twelve baskets of provisions and toys sent to needy families at Christmas time. —MARTHA YOUNT ’Hi. Eighty- two The Latin Club The Latin Club yj 1SS CLAYBAUGH organized tilt Latin Club several years ago, and it lias ever proved successful in both its instructive and social phases. Each year the students adopt a new topic for study. The subject this year is “The Lives and Customs of the Roman People.” This topic provides subject matter for many interesting discussions, which help make up the instructive program of each meeting. The meetings, which are held every two weeks, at the home of one of the members, are full of profit and pleasure and are well attended. The first affair this year was the annual “Hike,” when the members journeyed to Mt. Parnasus to sip ambrosia and drink nectar. The first regular meeting of the club was a meeting at the home of Miss Claybaugh. Here the club was organized for the year, and the following officers were elected: Mary Shanklin, president; Dorothy Ross, vice-president; Robert Lucas, secretary; George Stonebraker, treasurer. The meeting was closed by a visit to the art exhibit at the public library. Many interesting meetings followed this one, each consisting of an interesting and profitable program followed by a delightful social hour, during which classical contests were often held, such as the moulding of the bust of Caesar, the translation of the common Latin expressions, or the forming of English words from some Latin root. Suitable prizes were awarded the winning contestants. The club has done much to promote the social interests of the school, and to increase the interest in things classical. —MARTHA YOUNT '16. The Debate Forum For several years past, Frankfort High School has shown a great deal of interest in public speaking, debate, and discussion work. Phis interest has gradually grown in the school and a larger number of students have taken up this work each year. Owing to tin fact that the teacher of public speaking could not find time during the day to assist all those who aspired to become orators, a petition was placed before him asking him to continue the Forum, an organization which had existed for two years under the direction ol Mr. Farr. Mr. lleathcote was pleased with the interest shown and gladly consented. Eighty-four THE CAULDRON The first meeting was held on the night of September 15, 1915, in the upper assembly of the high school. No one was admitted but boys who were members of the high school, but, through the influence of Chester Coulter and Clarence Emshoff, a motion was passed that permitted girls to attend, provided they were accompanied by a member of the Forum. However, no member might bring more than two girls. The members decided to carry their meetings on under the rides of the obi Forum. A presiding officer was elected by popular vote, who was to be addressed as “Mr. President.” A vice-president was elected to fill the chair when the president was absent. Other officers were the secretary, and two members, who were to co-operate with the president in selecting the program and the leading speakers for each meeting. Each set of officers was to serve nine weeks, after which new ones were to be elected. Mr. Heathcote was unanimously elected sergeant-at-arms for the entire year.. At the meetings of the Forum the assembly was generally called to order at 7:30 or later. After the transaction of all business and the reading of the secretary’s report, the question was read by the president and the leading speakers gave their speeches in succession. A vote was then taken to decide which team had done the best work. After this came the general discussion in which any one might participate. After the discussions were over, Mr. Ileathcote would offer criticisms for the benefit of all. Some of his criticisms were something like this: “Emshoff, state your arguments clearly and forcibly and don’t try to make us dizzy by talking so long about nothing.” “Flanagan, that was a good rebuttal, but you could put more time on your work.” “Douglas, get a little ‘pep’ in your speech.” After the criticisms were over, the Forum adjourned, usually about 10:00 o’clock. The meetings proved to be quite popular with the boys, as one was held each Tuesday until December 22. At this time they were discontinued because other school activities required Mr. Heathcote’s time. However, the boys became anxious to have the Forum meet again, and Mr. Heathcote decided to start the meetings on the eighteenth of April. The meetings will continue until school closes. The Forum was established to give practice in public speaking and in the construction and delivery of speeches. All of our orators this year are members of the Forum. Halfred Brown, Herald Gardner, Truman Goldsherry, Cyril Flanagan, Robert Lucas, and Lelaud Wainscott were our debaters this year. Lee Noble was our speaker at the state discussion. Goldsherry and Flanagan were our orators. Each will agree that the Forum did much for him. Let the good work go on. —CERYL DOUGLAS 'Hi. E i g h t y -five Om of the most interesting courses in our high school curriculum is the agricultural course. This department is important not only because it affords the means of obtaining a better insight into nature, but because it affords the means of supplying the needs of scientific agriculture. A very competent man is in charge of this department. Shortly after school commenced last fall, Mr. Cromer, realizing that during school hours he did not have the time to teach agriculture as he wished, decided to organize a club, that might meet in the evenings, in order to give the students a chance to learn more concerning this subject. Accordingly the agricultural society was organized. The members of the society are the members of the agricultural and botany classes. A president, vice-president, secretary, program committee, and two critics were elected from the class by popular vote. The meetings were held once a week in the high school building. The speakers of the evening were members of the organization who were chosen by the program committee, who also gave them a subject to speak upon. After the speeches were criticised by the critics, the subjects were open for general discussion. Many interesting topics of the day were discussed at these meetings. Some were: “Selection, Preservation, and Testing of Seed Corn,” “How to Grow Cow Peas,” “Soy Beans as a Coming Leguminous Crop,” “Wheat, and How to Grow It.” Much practical knowledge was gained from these speeches. For some reason, the meetings were discontinued. However, Mr. Cromer contemplates' reopening them. Along with the plan to reopen these meet ings, Mr. Cromer has schemes for other important projects, one of which is “home project” work. The motive back of this work is civic improvement. This “home project” work is being done all over tin United States. Slides of this work, supplied us by U. S. 1). A. have been shown, and, as a result, tin idea of home gardening in F. 11. S. is a real issue. The “home project” work in Indiana is divided into various kinds. The divisions are: the corn, the poultry, the pig, the vegetable and floral gardening, and the dairy clubs. Corn growing, poultry and pig raising, floral and vegetable gardening, and dairy work will actually lx carried on at home by some of the students. For instance, if one should choose to do vegetable gardening, he will be required to do all the work that is done, without any assistance, except that he may have the ground plowed by some one else. He is to keep an accurate account of the money that is used for hiring the ground plowed, and for procuring the seeds and plants. lie is to keep an accurate account of the actual time spent in actual work, the quantity and quality of vegetables produced, just how the work was carried on, and the market price for the Eighty-six THE CAULDRON articles sold. During the summer, judges chosen by the School Board will visit the gardens at different times. They will criticise the work and give any information that may be needed. At the end of the season, a written account, written in composition form; will be required. The basis for determining the credits will depend on the accuracy of these accounts, and the success achieved in the actual work. The work of the other clubs will be carried on in a similar manner. Next year the members of these various clubs will meet and discuss tin work done during the summer. This work is not only open to botany and agriculture students, but it is open to any one in the high school who may be interested. Ho far, about thirty students have expressed their intention of doing this work. Besides the “home project work,” another work of equal importance is being considered, and that is “landscape gardening”. Ho far, the Indiana Educational Board has made no plans for landscape gardening as a home project work. But realizing the fact that the appearance of Frankfort’s high school lawn and building could be improved, Mr. Cromer placed the question of its improvement before the botany and the agriculture classes. All were very anxious to see this work accomplished, and readily promised to give their support. By the addition of hedges, hydrangeas, shrubs and vines, we hope, greatly to improve the appearance of our lawn and to add to the beauty of our building. —ELIZABETH BEARD 17. The Glee Clubs Both the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs have furnished delightful music for various occasions during the year. The two Glee Clubs have given the following programs: For the reception at the Central Hchool, the boys sang— “Until the Dawn” ..... “Over the Ocean Blue” “Bird of Paradise” ... E i (j h ty-seve n Parks Petrie Berlin the cauldron .... Parks F. E. Rich .... Barnby Parks The girls sang— “Lil’ Gal” . ‘ ‘ The Thrush ’’ ......ZZZZZZZ.................. ‘‘Sweet and Low”................ For the Teachers’ District Convention, the boys sang— ‘‘Until the Dawn” .............. “Flow Along, River Tennessee” .......................... Gamble “My Little Girl”. In the afternoon, the girls sang— “Twilight” ............................................ p. Abt “The Rising of the Lark” ........................ JJ. II. Evans “May-be It’s a Bear”. The boys furnished music for the lecture given by I)r. Emerson, and gave a concert at Ilillisburg, where the program was as follows: “A Beautiful Country” ................................... Parks “Bendemeer’s Stream” ................................... Paries “A Perfect Day” ......................................... Bond “One Sweetly Solemn Thought .......................... Ambrose “Mother Machree” ............................. Oleott and Ball “On the Banks of the Wabash .......................... Dresser “When Day Fades” ........................................ p� rks Farce—“A Proposal Under Difficulties” ...... Kendrick and Bangs In addition, both clubs made up the chorus for the opera, and they will sing for the baccalaureate sermon and for Commencement. The girls will sing for baccalaureate— “Evening Hymn .............................. “Every Morning Mercies New” .................... On the same occasion, the boys will give “The Beautiful Country .............. For Commencement, the girls will sing Santa Lucia . Kittig “The Cuckooo” ........................ The boys will sing— Adams “A Song of High School Days ............................ Parks “Good night ................ Concome . Newton Parks E i g h t V -' 1 V h 1 THE CAULDRON 1 The Orchestra All of the sixteen members of the orchestra have shown unusual interest in their work this year. They have accomplished much, and well deserve the praise which they have received. Their regular rehearsals are on every Thursday of each week from 2:54 until 4:00 o’clock. In addition to the regular work, they have played for the class play, the convocations, the inter-school contests, the high school opera, the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce at the Masonic Temple, and the opening of the Public Library. These services of the orchestra have been greatly appreciated by the school. The Band The band, another musical organization of the school, meets for rehearsal, each Wednesday evening from 7:00 until 8:30 o’clock. It is composed of sixteen members, and each one reflects credit upon his efficient director. This organization has shown that it possesses the true school spirit through its loyal support at the basketball games, the track meets, and the various other athletic activities of the year. —MARTHA YOUNT. Ninet y Manual Training Cooking THE CAULDRON The Manual Training Department UDGING from the amount of work put out by the Manual Training Department, it would seem that the shop was being run on the Ford plan. This is partially true. On work, where a great number of pieces are to be made, each hoy lias his job, and does one thing. In this way a larger quantity of work can be put out. Though the boys do not get as good general training in this work, they become more efficient in the one thing they have to do. On individual work the boys see another side of Manual Training. Here the boy makes some article for himself, and must do all the work, from getting the material from the rough stock, to applying the last coat of varnish. In viewing this course of practical study one might think it was the intention to develop or manufacture tradesmen or finished mechanics. However, the object of Manual Training work in our school is to give the boy a study of th( technical features of industrial and vocational work, and by means of this practical study it is expected to develop in the boys, skill, the habit of accuracy, care of detail, a feeling of pride, honest work, inventive ability, patience and neatness, ability to understand industrial material and processes, and their relation to himself and society. Quality and efficiency is the chief aim of the Manual Training department. More stress is laid on how the work is done, than how much is done. As a result of this striving for better quality, the work put out is of the highest grade. Since the Manual Training was first instituted in F. 11. S., both hoys and instructor have wanted machines. Their wishes have been realized, and we now have the machines. One of these is a combination machine, consisting of a circular saw, a planer, and mortising machine. The other machine is a band saw, used in sawing curved pieces. At present we have a foot power lathe, and it is expected to have an electric driven lathe before the school closes. Tin circular saw and band saw are driven by electric motors. Ajiother line of work that is being taken up is notebook work. Once every week the instructor, Mr. Ilunsicker, reads notes to the boys which they copy in permanent notebooks. One of the classes does not keep a note book, but keeps the notes in the memory. The notebook includes notes on the care and the use of tools, the kinds and uses of different woods, classes of woodworkers, methods of construction, prices of different materials, finishes, etc. This sort of work is not only interesting, but valuable. When the boy leaves school and is confronted with some industrial or vocational problems, he will have his notebook as a reference and help in his work. —LELANI) WAINSCOTT 16. N i )i t y -1 w n T H E C A U LI) Ii O N Sewing ERETOFORE the sewing classes had been held in the old high school building, hut in September, 1915, they were moved into the new Central Building. Here they are situated in the basement in a large, sunny east room, which is equipped with sewing machines and with tables which were made by the manual training department. Connected with this room are the locker and the fitting rooms, the laundry, and the bedroom. This year there are two classes in sewing, one beginning, and one advanced class. With the use of the sewing machines, the girls have been able to accomplish more work this year than formerly, when all work had to he done by hand. They have made plain woolen dress skirts, gingham dresses, fancy waists, and fancy dresses. Also they have made their own models. It is hoped that when the classes are more advanced, that the girls will be able to make their own commencement dresses. Cooking ANY new courses of study have been added to the work of the Frankfort High School recently. One of the most profitable is the course in cooknig. Work in this department had been under considera tion for some time, hut not until the opening of the new Central Building, in the fall of 1915, was it possible to have such a course. Now we have a well equipped kitchen, which accommodates tvven ty-four girls in a class, there being three two-period classes a day, one beginning and two advanced classes. The kitchen is furnished with every modern convenience.. It has twelve double cabinet desks with white porcelain tops, which are arranged in a hollow square, with a supply table in the center. Each desk is supplied with double plate burners, an oven, sufficient utensils, and cupboard space for individual use. The kitchen is also supplied with one large gas stove, three sinks with hot and cold water, and a large pantry. In addition to the kitchen and its equipment, the department includes a dining room, which we hope to have furnished next year. The visitor finds the kitchen a very attractive place when he enters and sees each “cook” in her white cap and apron making some appetizing dish. —RUTH TEDFORD ’l(i. N i n c iy -t hr e e Negative—Ceryl Douglas, Halfred Brown, Herald Gardner, Truman Goldsberry Affirmative—Clarence Emshoff, Leland Wainscott, Robert Lucas, Cyril Flanagan Debate Team The Triangular Debate in Lebanon TIL high spirits and hearts confident, Frankfort's negative debating team, accompanied by their coach, Mr. Heathcote, and a “bunch” of loyal rooters, went to Lebanon on the fateful day of March 8. 1916. The sunny afternoon was in strict accordance with the optimistic attitude of the debaters. In short, every thing pointed to the one word, “Victory.” Even during the practice the night before, Mr. Heathcote’s face did not wear its usual frown, and corrections and interruptions were less frequent than ordinarily. Seemingly success and “Frankfort First” were synonymous. On its arrival, Frankfort’s team found awaiting them quite a delegation —of newsboys, who were industriously selling their papers. Because of the failure of the judges to arrive on time, it was eight o’clock when the teams representing Lebanon and Frankfort took their respective places on opposite sides of the platform. The chairman immediately announced the subject for debate, and then introduced Lebanon’s first speaker, Manley Immel. This young man showed himself to be a very skillful debater. He possessed a deep, powerful, and effective voice, and was considered by many to be the best debater. Upon the conclusion of his speech, the chairman introduced the first negative speaker, Herald Gardner. Though his voice was not so powerful as that of his adversary, in some ways he entirely outclassed his opponent. Donald Iligbee, the second affirmative, displayed considerable training. However, the ease of manner and the incessant flow of words so noticeable in his colleague, were lacking in him. Mr. Iligbee bids fair to be one of Lebanon’s most valuable speakers after more experience. Truman Goldsberry, the second negative speaker, then took the floor. With his commanding physique and effective earnestness, he impressed the audience greatly. Herbert Ransdell, by his unusual type of delivery, had great influence upon the judges, and although some thought the contents of his address faulty, his manner of delivery offset this. Because of the fact that he has had much experience, he was able to drop the natural course of his address and attack some of the arguments of his opponents. The third and last speaker of the negative was Ilalfred Brown. Although proof was sorely missing, his polished and catchy construction, to-gedier with his forceful delivery, seemed to take the audience just right. Ninety-fivc THE CAULDRON Truman Goldsberry then gave the rebuttal for Frankfort. Though his arguments were good and li is delivery forceful, he did not have the ready flow of words shown by his opponents. Manley Immel, the last speaker, covered up his weak argument by tin same remarkable delivery that had already been shown in li is constructive speech. Their work over, the F. 11. S. representatives calmly pushed back their chairs and awaited tlit1 judges’ decision—and the victory that seemed secure. One of the boys even admitted afterward that he was planning the most suit-aide place to hang the trophy. But the judges, (being queer men) thought otherwise, and the decision was two to one, in favor of Lebanon, Mr. Iioss Lock-ridge voting for Frankfort. Although defeated, let us draw a few optimistic conclusions. First, the defeat was not because of the lack of work on the part of either Mr. Ileatheote or the team. Second, the negative side was contrary to public opinion. Third, the team was composed of under classmen with no experience. Fourth, all three members of the team will be on deck next year with prospects much brighter for success, because of their experience this year. —HERALD GARDNER ’17. The Triangular Debate in Frankfort The Triangular Debate this year occurred on March 8, 1!)16. More titan usual interest was shown in the event by both students and citizens. This was proved by the fact that quite a large crowd was present. At seven o'clock, the meeting was opened with music by the high school orchestra. Upon the conclusion of the music, tin welcoming yell was given to Crawfordsville, our opponents. As soon as both teams were seated, and lhe yelling had ceased, all in the house became quiet. Mayor Gard, the chairman, then announced the question for debate: “Resolved, That the Military forces of the United States should be promptly and substantially increased,” and then introduced the first affirmitive speaker, Robert Lucas, of Frankfort. Robert’s main contention was, that a prompt and substantial increase was necessary, because our present defenses are inadequate for the protection for our merchant marine and national honor. When this speech was finished, Crawfordsville s ease seemed hopeless. The next speaker was Louis Spillman jf Crawfordsville. With a wonderful flow of oratory, he declared the affirmative “had habitually eluded the main points at issue and had pictured in woeful terms the results of unpreparedness.” His main contention was—that we were not in danger of war, because of our geographical position, and our reputation for international fairness and square dealings,. When this speech had been finished, it seemed that Crawfordsville had a good chance for victory, but all hope, however bright, seemed to fade when the next speaker was introduced. Ninety-six THE CAULDR ON Cyril Flanagan pointed out that circumstances warrant an increase, and that an increase would he expedient. The speech ended with a strong plea for preparedness. Hay Harris was the second negative speaker. After summing up his colleague’s argument, he proceeded to prove that the cost of an increased army would be too great to bo borne by the American people. 1 lie first affirmative speaker was Leland Wainscott. His time was devoted to proving that the proposed increase would not end in militarism. Paul Manson finished the constructive work of the negative. His contentions were that preparedness would cause war and militarism. He was against preparedness in every sense of the word. When the constructive work was completed, then came the efforts at destruction by both sides. The negatives’ destruction was wrought by Louis Spillman. It is generally conceded by those present that he destroyed the affirmatives argument. I say “conceded” because the judges said he did. When the next rebuttal speaker, Cyril Flanagan, took the floor, the sudi-enc found no difficulty in understanding him. In plain, precise, unaffected and powerful language, he sought to destroy the negatives’ argument. 1 lu n came the wait for the decision. When it came, it was one for Frankfort and two for Crawfordsville. —LELANJ) WAINSCOTT ’16. Ninety-seven Lee Noble THE C AULT) R 0 N The Ninth District Contest It was on the evening of April 21, a cold and dreary evening, that Lee Noble and the coach toured to Lebanon. On our arrival we found the school building glistening with Mazadas. Judging from the lights one would think the building was over-flowing with oratorical enthusiasts. But on entering the structure we were surprised to find only six people and three teachers. We waited patiently for half an hour longer. At the second count the audience, including the three judges, Prof. Pratt, Mr. Shockley and Superintendent Henderson, had been raised to the second power. This audience was nearly as large as the turn-out at the Triangular Debate. Noble said he didn't feel at all frightened, as it so resembled a discussion in the Public Speaking Class. Mr. (bullion of Lebanon presided at the contest. He announced the subject for discussion as Municipal Home Rule. He added, that this was the Ninth Congressional District Contest: that there were five counties represented: that the winner would receive a ten dollar gold piece and would represent this district at Bloomington May 5. Mr. Manley Immel was the first speaker. Of course, he is from Lebanon, lie is called Manly in Lebanon, but in Frankfort he is just plain Immel. We heard of him before, in debate, 1 believe. We heard of him again May 21. and we tremble when we realize that he has another year to become better acquainted with us. Mr. Immel is a good, clear, forceful, energetic speaker and was easily the victor. Vernon Stewart of Veedersburg, representing Fountain county, was given second place while Lee Noble of Frankfort, representing Clinton county, got third. Mr. Noble was the last speaker. He argued that home rule means the freedom of cities to legislate for themselves. The plan is not new, lie said, and proceeded to show that it has been used for many years in various counties abroad and by several states in the Union. We left Frankfort in doubt, almost in fears. We returned convinced that tile high school competed in an excellent contest, that her representative gave a good account of himself, and that it was a Manley victory and a Noble defeat. —I). J. H. The County Contest in the Central Building At seven o clock on April twenty-second, at the Central Building, occurred the county contest in oratory, declamation, and vocal solo. This is the second annual county contest, and it is intended by the schools of Clinton County that it shall not be, by any means, the last. Owing to the fact that some of the judges were delayed, the solo contest came first, instead of the one in oratory, as had been planned. The contestants all “gave a good account of themselves,” but quite naturally, Orvan Cohee, Frankfort’s representative, gave the best ac- Ninety-nine THE CAULDRON count. This is, as has been said, only natural, for, added to his exceptionally well placed voice, Orvan has had the experience of two operas and last year's contest in vocal solo work. He easily surpassed the other contestants in his presentation of Tosti’s “Good-bye” in tone, interpretation, and expression. Nina Murray, of Colfax, owing to her good tone quality, won second place, while Florence Burgess, representing Kirklin, took the bronze medal that signified third place. Tlie next contest, the oratorical, was one full of interest to those interest ed in ornate public speaking. It indeed speaks well for Clinton County that it can produce seven such fine young men as were seen on the stage in this contest. Cyril Flanagan, though his excellent delivery of “My Brother's Keeper,” “coaxed” the judges into awarding him first place. Once again experience counted, but it must be said of Cyril, as of Orvan, that no amount of experience can entirely take the place of pure natural ability. Paul Barker, of Scircle-ville, owing to his good voice, unstudied gestures, and general ease of expression, won second place. Michigantown showed itself capable of large possibilities, as exemplified in the work of Paid Laymon, who won third place in oratory. Perhaps the most interesting contest of the evening, generally speaking, was the third and last one—the declamatory contest. Those who took part in it were all girls, and so were, in a way, evenly matched. However, Helen Travis, representing Frankfort, in her selection “The Prisoner’s Plea,” far surpassed the other contestants in general delivery. The pathos of her selection, so strongly marked, was made even more emphatic by her remarkable rendition of it. Mary Heaton, of Michigantown, showed herself remarkably well adapted to her selection. Her voice was good, her poise excellent. Leah Follant, representing Colfax, proved herself worthy of third place, owing to her carrying voice and general delivery. The schools are all to be praised for the spirit with which they entered into these contests, as well as for the ability manifested in them. The High School Orchestra furnished the music, which in itself carried cheer and gave “pep” to the visitors as well as to the home people. —HELEN BARTIiON '16. The Clinton County Track Meet April 22, 1!I16, the day of the Clinton County Meet, with Frankfort, Kirk-lin, Colfax, and Forest participating, was cloudy and cold. The amphitheatre was about half full of enthusiastic rooters. It was generally conceded that the meet would be won either by Frankfort or Kirklin. The meet began with the hundred yard dash. Fox. last year’s premier dash man, was clearly out of condition; so Strohl of Kirklin won in eleven seconds flat. Frankfort’s hopes, however, returned when Brown and Powell won One H u n d r e d THE CAULDRON first and second in the four hundred and forty yard dash. Pryor then won tiie two hundred and twenty yard hurdles; Brown and Powell took first and second, respectively, in the eight hundred and eighty yard run, putting Frankfort well off in the lead. Powell won the high jump, but Kirklin won both the shot put and discus hurl in an easy fashion, hurling it one hundred two feet and eleven inches, thus giving an added stimulus to the Kirklin portion of tilt' stand. The pole vault went to Forest. The score at this point was 35 to 34 2-3 in favor of Frankfort. This placed the result of the meet upon the broad jump. Pryor's and Powell’s efforts were in vain, and Cunningham of Kirklin won it and the meet by jumping nineteen feet seven inches. Consequently Kirklin won the meet forty-two and two-thirds to thirty-five, Cunningham of the winning school being the high point winner. Next was the relay, won by Kirklin, but this was protested on the grounds that their first runner had fouled; so Kirklin received the banner for only one year, at the end of which time it is to be again raced for. The loss of this meet by Frankfort is probably due to two causes: lack of preparation and training on the part of the track men, and “too much Cunningham.” —JAMES IIIMMELWRIGIIT M8 The Sheridan Oratorical Contest Having accepted Sheridan’s invitation Jo take part in an oratorical contest, Frankfort sent its representative, Truman Goldsberry, to that town on the afternoon of April 14, 1916. By eight o'clock the Christian church, in which the contest was to be held, was almost filled. After music by the Ladies’ chorus and the Male quartette of Sheridan, the first three speakers of the evening, Oetzen Burns of Kirklin, Truman Goldsberry of Frankfort, and Martin Hubbard of Noblesville, came upon the platform. Mr. Burns was a good speaker, but he showed lack of experience. Of these three, and indeed, of the entire group, Truman Goldsberry of Frankfort was undoubtedly the most finished speaker. lie showed thorough preparation and excellent training. The most commendable thing about Mr. Hubbard was the wonderful range of his voice. After these speakers had finished, they were followed by Marie Pickett of Atlanta, Russel Williams of Sheridan, and Irena Walker of Boxley. The two girls did splendidly. In a contest among girls their efforts would have been more fruitful, but they were hardly adapted to this oratorical. Mi'. Williams' powerful voice and dramatic presentation seemed “to take” with the judges, for he was awarded the gold medal for first place. Truman Goldsberry, Frankfort’s representative, carried home the silver medal, while the bronze medal went to Mr. Burns of Kirklin. —CYRIL FLANAGAN ’16. 0 n c Hundred O n e Track Team T II E CAULDRON Basketball This is tin first year that we have had a regular gymnasium. Coach Lockhart found himself confronted with the task of whipping out a good team from inexperienced players, lie used the first few months in teaching us how to pass the ball, the art of basket shooting, and the way to play the game. The veterans of tlu team, if they may be called such, were Capt. Harland, Neese, Spencer, and Sheets. The team faced a hard schedule, meeting some of the strongest teams in the state, and, while usually defeated, did good work. At the present time our prospects are bright for next year. The team loses through graduation ('apt. Harland, Neese, Spencer, and Sheets, the first named being one of the best men who ever wore the blue and white. With three of this year’s team, Hunger, Wise, and Pryor left over, with the experience gained this season, and with the services of Coach Lockhart, we should have a strong team next year, and be able to win. We need new men for that team next year, and most of all we need encouragement and enthusiasm from the side lines. Let’s help Coach Lockhart put out a winning team. The scores for the year follow, the points won by the F. H. S. team being put first in each instance. Home games: 10, RossvTlle 26; 13, Kokomo 39; 2, Lebanoi 31; 11, La Fayette 24; 21, West La Fayette 32; 13, Crawfcrdsville 46; 7. Thornt (Twn 30; 44, Deljftn 9; 42, Scii eville 2; 36, ColfJtx 10; 52, FoJ est 7; 16, Flodfr 30; (lames away: 5, Thorntown 24; 13, CrawforAsville 37; 9, La-Fayette 83; 24, DelpTii 36; 11, Kokomo 44: 17, Lebanon 35; 19, West ifj Fayette 30; 17, Rossvftte 51 ; 35, DanvWe 34; 12, Flonf 18; 14, Amo 38. Basketball Tournament Our basketball team was entered in the district tournament at Lebanon on March the 10th and 11th. The first day of the tournament dawned clear and cool. We left Frankfort on the 11 :57 traction car, and arrived at our destination a short while later. We went to the Armory where the games were to be played. The long, wide floor was lighted by six powerful lights. Along the side were bleachers that resemble those seen in a circus. On the walls hung flags representing the schools entered in the tournament. We were notified that our first game was to be played with Danville at two o’clock. We were taken to a dressing room where we dressed for the game. We were the first on the floor, and the crowd cheered loudly. A few minutes later our opponents emerged from their dressing room. Again the crowd cheered A few minutes after two the referee, Cullen Thomas of Butler College, called the game. The game was rough, and the first half ended with a score of 19-14 in Danville’s favor. We came back into the last half determined to win. Our teamwork improved, and the game ended 30-30. In the overtime we won the game with a score of 35-34. () n t II it n (I r c d T h ret TIIE CAU L J) RON After our game came the Amo vs. Clayton game. Amo won the game, and we were to play them at ten o’clock the following day. After supper Thorn town, last year’s champion, defeated Zionsville, and Lebanon won from Rossville. The next morning at nine o'clock Advance defeated Plainfield in a rough, last game. Our hopes were high when we came on the floor at ten o’clock. As on the previous day the audience was supporting our team. The game started on time, and it was evident from the first that our team could not get together. Amo led all the way, and won with a score of 14-38. In the afternoon Lebanon defeated Thorntown, and Amo won from Advance by a one point lead. At seven that night Lebanon and Amo met in the finals. Lebanon played one of the fastest games ever witnessed this season and won easily. We won but one game, but remember that this is the first year that we have had a gym; remember that it takes several years to produce a team strong enough to be state champion; remember that such teams as Crawfordsville, Lebanon, and LaFayette have had all the advantages of a gym and a coach for several years. The Basketball Men Fred Ilarlaml, Captain and Forward. Members of the teams that he played against this year have found that he isn’t as small as he looks. “Gymp” has played three years with Frankfort and entered the fray this year as Captain. He has a splendid eye for the basket and makes many long shots. He is jolly and is always “kidding his opponents. Fred is a senior this year. Reid Bunger, Forward. Through his slyness he has acquired the nickname of “Wildcat . lie has always played a hard game, and lias made many tallies this year, lie has a sure eye as a foul shooter. Reid is the youngest player on the team, and has two more years in school. Besides basketball he loves the “gurls . 11 is span; time is spent in the east end of town. Laurel Neese, Forward. “Mike” is one of the hardest workers on this years' team. He has a good eye for the basket and has always made his share of the points in each game. He is different from most of his team-mates in that he hasn’t yet developed a fondness for the girls. Mike is lost by graduation this spring. Gordon Wise, Center. This is “Squeeky’s” second year on the squad. His height and “dogging made him a center to be feared by his opponents. He has a good eye for the basket, and has made many tallies for his team this.year. Frank Pryor, Floor Guard. 0 a c II ii n (1 r e (1 E ii r THE CAULDRON This is Frank’s second year on the squad. He is the original “pep merchant” of the team. The strenuous manner in which he plows through scrimmage has acquired for him the nickname of “War horse”. His speed has made him one of the fastest floor workers on the team. He has one remaining year. Walter Spencer, Back Guard. “Walt” lias the distinction of being the biggest man on the squad. He started his career as center, but was later shifted to guard, and it could be seen readily that this was his natural position. Height made him an excellent interceptor of passes, and to him goes the credit of breaking up his opponents’ teamwork. This is his last year in high school. Raymond Sheets. “Mike” always plays a good game at either center or guard. Stellar work was his motto and he lived up to it. Parental objection forced “Mike” to be a side line supporter. “Mike” graduates this year. Eugene Ticen, Substitute. Eugene is an all-around sub and always plays a hard game. He is a junior this year, and we know that he will make good next year. He is a good guard, and watches everyone who comes down the floor. James Ilimmelweight, Substitute. “Swack” made the squad in his junior year by hard and regular work, lie has played forward whenever needed. Although lie has been forced to “warm the bench” most of the time, he has shown remarkable improvement in practice. He is good natured and has a smile for everyone. Russel Shaffer, Substitute. Russel played forward in a number of our contests. He hails from Ross-ville, the town of basketball players, and should make the team next year. He has a good eye for the basket and is speedy. —FRANK PRYOR '17. 0 n c H it n 1 r • 7 F v e THE C A V LI) R 0 N Alumni Notes ICHARI) KRAMER, '00, takes his Dr.’s degree at Columbia University this year. Haven McClure, ’ll, after attending DePauw two years, went to Harvard and was graduated. Not being able to forget F. H. 8., be decided to come back and give his old high school a good English teacher. Carl Reed, ’15, took a Chemistry test at Indiana this year, making a grade of ninety-five per cent., which entitled him to omit the first term of Chemistry. Melvin Kelleher, ’15, is on the track team of Indiana University this year. In spite of a slight accident, he will participate in track events this season. Ilalfred Stoms, 'll, after holding several minor positions at the Cresage Five and Ten Cent Sore in Chicago, lias received a promotion to assistant manager. Kenneth Monroe, 09, who is working for his Dr.’s degree at Columbia, is an instructor in the university. Also Clarence Andrews, 10, is an instructor in Columbia, and is working for his Dr.’s degree. John Redmon, '12, is in his senior year at Indiana University. lie was a star on the foot-ball squad, and also won first place in the wrestling contest for the conference championship at Minneapolis. John Farber, '11 ’, is an instructor in French in Wabash College. He is also a soloist in the Wabash Glee Club. This summer he will be on tin faculty of the State Normal School. Elizabeth Lydy, '15, is in “Alone at Last” under the Schubert Management in New York. Valen Coble, ’ll, is manager of the art department of Colgate's Company in New York. Audra Bennett, ‘10, has completed a tour of the South and West with the Ithaca Concert Company. Sylvester Mersch, '15, who is attending Notre Dame, has been elected vice-president of the Bronson’s Literary Society. Floyd Russell, ’ll, is instructor of music anil modern languages in the Carlisle Military Institution at White Wright, Texas. Basil Walters, '15, is in Richmond, Indiana, where he has accepted a position as reporter on “The Richmond Palladium.” Russel Pence has accepted a position with an automobile factory at Detroit. Ursula Gernon, ’14, is attending Art Institute, Chicago. Dean McMurray, '10, will be graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston next June. Ruth Morrison, '12, is teaching in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Fred Thrasher, ’ll, is working for his Ph. I), degree in the University of Chicago. O � r II it n 1 r r 1 8 i x THE CAULDRON John Slipher, ’10, is instructor in Soils at Purdue. Paul Sidwell, ’04, is instructor in English in Purdue. Walter Wirick, ’ll, is managing editor of the Milwaukee “Leader”, a socialistic paper. The following people are in college this year: University of Chicago: Herman Hertz, Marie Smith, Alta Smith, Martha Kramer, Anna Katherine Morris, Forest Bailey. Indiana University: Elta Maish, I la Ghormley, Faith Lee, Marie Kelleher, Don Stockdale, Paris Stockdale, Dorothea Hemelgarn, Hazel Stevenson, Mary Kelly, Eva Kelly, Bernice Coffing, Herbert Boulden, Otis Stair, Dan Buck. Esther Kramer, Annis Baker. Purdue: Paul Gossett, Hortense Barnett, Levi Horlacher, Morris Derrick, Horace Freas, Ralph Whitford, Francis Pavey, Max Norris, Claude Slipher, Herbert Michael, Percy Chittick, Reid Stewart, Paul Dreyer, Merl Cue, Ethel Gray, William Kramer. Wabash: John MeClamroch, Pierce Coapstick, Arthur Kramer, Robert McClamroch. DePauw: Ernest Thompson, Gladys Campbell, Marie Cann. Pennsylvania: Claude Dudley, Page Conley. Wisconsin: Paul McMasters, Robert Smith, Kate Huber, Lois Davis. Bradley: Charline Goodwin, Ruth Hammond. Pratt Institute, Mary Morrison; Notre Dame, Sylvester Mersch; Earlham, Hattie Campbell; Culver, Robert Given; Indianapolis Art School, Esther Harper; Mrs. Blaker’s School, Ruth Harper; American School of Osteopathy, Martha Knapp; Augusta College, Frances Ilauck. 0 n e If u n 1 r e d S e v e n Thomas Forsythe, Custodian Tom Forsythe’s Dream Tom dreams Ilowe (how) Mr. Pittenger Stubbs (stubs) his toes in the Rush (rush) for the chemical. Turley called the fire department. Cromer wanted to carry a bucket of water to the top of the building to put out the fire. Rai-ford could af-ford no risks. Clark said, “Howard (how hard) that would be.” In the excitement McClure fainted. They put a Heatheoate (coat of heath) on him which soon brought him back to his senses. Ilensel said, “Huntsicker (hunt Sicker) up.” Miss Vaughn said, “Vorheese (ver iss) he.” Miss lioyd and Miss Clay-baugh (-bawled) and said, “ Howe (how) will we save the school ?” Just then the Bell (bell) rang, and Tom woke up. He rubbed his eyes, looked around, and said, “Saved at last.” O � II u n d r c I K i j h i Wishing to have the preface to our joke column written by some famous person, we finally decided on Bill Shakespeare. Bill kindly consented to do the task, and after reading through the jokes he was filled with tragic thoughts, lie leaned back in his chair, put his feet on the desk, lit a cigar, and patiently waited to he inspired. When the inspiration came Mr. Shakespeare rang for the stenographer, and, after she had stuck her gum under the edge oi the desk, he dictated to her as his conscience directed: To he or not to be: that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The ancientness of these outrageous jokes, Or send a bullet through our cerebellum, Their memory removing. To croak; to snore; No more; and hv a sleep to say we end The head-ache and the thousand natural shocks These jokes are cause of. 'Pis a consummation I )evoutly to he wished. To croak; to snore;— To snore? Perchance to dream! Ay, there s the rub; For in that sleep of death what dreams may come, Of jokes undatable which we now read, Must give us pause. John Ewing: “Chester, 1 cl id not see anything in the paper about our new typewriter in the office.” Chester Coulter (after examining the machine) : “It’s just like your neck. John.” John: “Why?” Chester: “Underwood.” Mr. Turley (in solid geometry class) : “Chester, will you please pay attention?” Chester: “1 can only listen to one at a time.” Mr. Turley: “Then listen to the most important.” Chester (to Ed Monger) : “Go ahead, Ed.” John Ewing: “Have you read ‘Freckles’?” Carroll Shaw: “No, thank goodness, mine are light brown.” 0 n e II u n d r d Nine T11E C AULT) R 0 N The Smell Scene from ‘’Hamberg” (Enter two students.) 1st Student—What is this odor that assails ray nose Whene’er I wend my way through Central School To ’tend the convocation? Say, what is’t, This smell that in my nostrils doth find rest? In sootin', it savors much of fragrant hamberg Fryd in skillet, or mayhap it ’sembleth More the odor of a steak that’s broiled. Ah, that whiff an ecstasy arouseth That swings the salivary sluice wide open. Tell me, kid, from whence do come these odors, That mine orbs may view the sight celestial, And, mayhap, partake of the sweet substance Which that smell proclaimeth. 2nd Student— ’S blood, thou loon. An’ you saw the ’rig’nal of that odor, So tempting were the sight which greet thy optics That, by our lady, in short time thy buskins Would scarce have the required circumf’ranee To contain thy overfill’d abdomen. That siren scent, ’tis said, doth scarce resemble The pains which follow overinflatation With that luscious substance. 1st Student— Marry, tell me, Where the heck originates that odor. 2nd Student—By our lady, sir, ’tis oft reported A department of domestic science Occupies the cellar of this structure, Where, me thinks, the maidens of our high school Oft times practise culinary duties, Causing fragrance which the walls that bound them Are unable to contain, and, marry, When escapt, the odor streameth upward Through the hall where we now stand. 1st Student— I got you Steve. What, ho, another whiff of fragrance. Guide me friend to where this savor starteth, Else I lose my reason. (Exeunt) One 11 it n dr ed Ten THE CAULDRON iQ -gjg]3j2iaiajaiaaMaaiaaaMaMaMaMara®5Maf3iais®aJ3jaisiaiaiafaM! 0 n ( II u n d r e d E I e v c n THE CAULDRON You have a definite plan for education. For Your Success It is just as essential that you have A Definite Plan for Saving Try Our Savings Department at 4 per cent. Compound Interest. It will bring Definite Results. Clinton County Bank SHOES Buy footwear where satisfaction is guaranteed Irwin Goldsberry North Side Square The Chemistry teacher presented the following work in the chemistry class: “KI + 2S = KISS.” “This is a very dangerous experiment and should be performed in the dark, in the pi’esence of two people. This is all that I know.’’ The teacher glanced over the girl’s work with an ironical smile and remarked: “You are mistaken. It would equal SIK, with the liberation of sulphur.” Shawver Art Studio North Side Square Modern Photography Hello Stude! We want you to feel that this is your store, any time. All the time. Criterion Shop Phone 106 52 E. Washington St. One Hundred Twelve THE CAULDRON Suggestions for Gifts Lingerie Clasps Sleeve Buttons Souvenir Spoons Ladies Fobs Hat Pins Watches Liberty Ring Tie Clasps Emblems Match Boxes Scarf Pins High School Herb Killmer Company JEWELERS Herb Killmer West Side Square Jesse Killmer Q. When is a ship in love? A. When she lies on the bosom of a swell. Q. Why is Ben Cohee like salad? Because he depends on the dressing. 4. 4. || COHEE’S j :j Same Old Corner Been Here 30 Years ! FRANKFORT’S FIRST j FOR STYLE I .{..jr One II u n dr ed T hirt e v n THE CAULDRON f€atiffo fyvAefae Jiey yine e 6ebt ■' ([ CfCu btt ie t j £Pie t'ueto i 58 (sW SP . • 'LPAftnr 618 So this accounts for the high cost of clothes brushes! We supposed, of course, that it was due to the war, but R. G. tells us that lie wore out four perfectly good clothes brushes the morning after the Senior Class play. We all remember Helen Bartron’s head of beautiful gray hair on the night of the class play. After School Days You will want to go to college or perhaps you will want to begin your business career, the stepping stone to either is a savings account. Take the first step today and start an account here. The American National Bank One Hundred F on r tee n Hiven Yr £c .ua� d a. fce - Ttahu FUk4. a vt vt % a. Sol tviss M o waM avA l a W«wdpR PuTP T II E C A U L n R o N SHOES For everyday wear, comfort and style. OTTO HAMMOND South Side Square Mr. McClure: “What is the meaning of tin word “martyr”, llillard?” Hillard Montgomery: “Why, it's something you put between bricks.” Chester Coulter (to “Cy” Douglas) : “Have you seen “Block” Wise? He owes me a nickel and lias been avoiding me of late.” STORE EDITORIALS rTHE single stick breaks easily but a bundle, defies the stoutest arm . To attain we must maintain. There are no “Single Sticks” in this store. The interests of our public are the whole souled interests of every employee. The satisfaction of the customer is the first and for-most thought in mind. All our energies are bent to gratify the purchaser, because the purchaser is the backbone of achievement. “In Union There Is Strength . CHAIN is only as strong as its weakest link and likewise a store is only as helpful as the littlest things it does to round out the perfection of its service. There is co-operation here. The management and employees work together for a common end. And each day sees us a little farther on the sunlit way that leads to the goal—a goal on whose cheery signboard this work is boldly writ “achievement”. c—-------------------------------------- Tne Hertz Dry Goods Company “Service and Courtesy ” . ______________________________________- One II n a d r d S i j• c n THE CAULDRON Htnoks Stationery We Invite You to spend an hour in our Book Department when you have time. You are always welcome. (6tuen Campbell South Side Drug and Book Store Cameras pennants Pavey Hr others Groceries 9 West Clinton Street ’Phone 71 Miss Rush: “Who was Alexander the Great, Reid?” Reid Bunger (after much flushing and stammering): “I don’t believe I can recite.” Miss Rush: “Why?” Reid B.: “Why, someone stuck their chewing-gum on this seat and I can’t get up.” m7tme Thrasher’s Shanklin Hardware Company •EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE Stoves, Farming Implements, Seeds We Sell American Fence The Fence that Stands the Test of Time South Side Square Phone 279 0 n r H ii n d r v. 1 S i v n i r r n THE CAULDRON Special Work in Pneumonia DR. C. V. FULHAM Osteopathic Physician Peoples Life Building Fifth Floor Russell’s Specialty Shoe Store For the Latest Styles in Spring Footwear Over Princess Theatre (Geo.) Good-bye dear old pals We ve been companions a. J- o-T - — t- i-m-6r Flora Crull Fine Clothing, Furnishings, Hats, Shoes +■ 0 n c II u ndr r d E i g h t r n LOYCtR HM. . T.6y. 5 5:o :i5 fWE MINUTE5 by n stot xxwewl Every-day’s movies. ■jrv , � � } 1. rvn ¥uL' THE CAULDRON £Peacoc z 'y(li rn?iif c(jont ifiny . ' ( A (Guu£e foxcluAive lAii Zene ip a £ReaA€ma e Hce S3 ' ott A , Mattt iW D. S. KERN COMPANY Staple and Fancy GROCERIES Phone 465 Middleton's Bread HARDWARE G. W. GREEN, Manager. Frankfort, Indiana MANUAL TRAINING TOOLS ATHLETIC GOODS For the past week practically every question asked in the commercial geography class had been answered by Helen Bartron, who continually connected some member of the family with her answer. One morning when she had been called on to answer a question she responded by telling something her grandfather had told her. “Doc” Clark: “Helen, you must have a very large family.” Helen (very much peeved) : “I have, and there is no family on earth as good as mine.” Frankfort’s Popular Specialty Store THE QUEEN CITY Ladies’, Misses’ and Children’s Outfitters FROM MAKER TO YOU South Side Square Frankfort, Indiana One Hundred T w e n t y THE CAULDRON fsi3®gM3ia®aai5MaaMaaMaMBMaMaJ3®a®aMaMa®a®sraMaMaMai3iarara3M3raE,r( Ixnual theatre Bmne of Quality Jhoto- Jlays aub %hsi Mmi t afaMajaMa®aaJSMaMafaraMaMaMafajaM®MMajaM3Ma®sjaia®ajs®aiaMaMaraEE®aMaMaj ij Truman Goldsberry (to F. Pryor who is wearing medal won in Triangular track meet)—“Say, I’ve been trying to find out where the fellows are getting those buttons. They’re a pretty good scheme for advertising the track meet.’’ Mr. Raiford: “Ralph, why is the line drawn between two points “A’’ and “B”, the shortest line that can be drawn T” Ralph Britton (stuck): “Why—a—er—er—why, because no shorter line can be drawn.” Freshman after seeing the eclipse: “Say, Ikey, did you see the elapse?” Remember this BON MERRITT Sells KODAKS Dress Accessories for the Man SHIRTS Arrow $1.50 and $2.00. Special $1.00. | HATS Imperial $3.00. Otter $2.00. Borsalina $5.00 | NECKWEAR 25c to $1.00 “ARROW” COLLARS Epstein-Hene Company •gf 'aj3ffi®aEja®ajaMa®a®ajgMaia®sia®SMsasj jo!iaEisMaiajaiaj3J3jaiaMaiaMSiaia®a®aiai 0ne Hundrrd Twenty-one THE CAULDRON Ashman Drug Company FOR Fancy China and Cut Glass Baker Brothers Phone 212 Scripps-Booth Light Cars Excelsior Auto Cycles and Bicycles Repairs and Supplies (barber House Barber Shop For Fine Barbering and Best Service Go to Elna ffiarttVs Barhrr §ltop Next to the Garber House on North Main Street Mr. Stubbs—“Well, everything seems to be going along nicely now except the two Sauls.’’ Mr. McClure (swallowing line, hook, pole and all): “And who are the two Sauls?” Mr. Stubbs: “Why, don’t you know? Saul Conlan and Saul Spaulding.” Mr. McClure: “Well, why don’t you call them ‘Paul’?” Mr. Stubbs: ‘ ‘ Oh, because they have not been converted yet. ’ ’ “Bob” Lucas: “What time does school take up?” Mr. Turley: “Nine o’clock. “Bob”: “Well, if I’m not there, don’t wait.” Atopies ILxtt Snsurante Company ffrankfort, ihtbiana 1 Capital $100,000 Assets $700,000 Insurance in Force $8,000,000 Second to None—A Home Company Growing Better Every Day Hnmr ©flier: Proplra Hife Builbing 3I5M3I3IEi[E!lSI3J3IHJSOI3IBli?rdJSI3JS]3I3EIS®3MSM3MSI3J3®SMSMS®SJ3J3J3J3I3®3®SISJSI3JS SJSii 0 n e Hundr e d Twenty-1 w o THE CAULDRON SYSTEMIC SAVINGS Our New Savings Plan is Different from all the others. ASK US ABOUT IT FARMERS BANK OF FRANKFORT Miss Howe: “I can remember about thirty years ago when we had a total eclipse.” John Ostler: “And she doesn’t look a bit over twenty-five.” Buy “IT” at Spencer’s Your Home Town 5 and lOc Store FOR YOUR CANDIES Go to Spencer’s You will then get the best and will have the opportunity of choosing from the biggest assortment in the city. Buy “IT” at Spencer’s Your Home Town 5 and 10c Store 0 n e Hundred, T w enty-three •‘VUAJQjf M, t® tUe office Oor JBusitiess r lcin d tr +• ■__ -w-r no i+J, -sa 01 livery [) TflK.S't u bbs a. y 0 tN AND JU i ( A CloaKroom at.H R 8; CL Ktncc e 5.3o TA� ti r vou.ii r nrn Clotf THE CAULDRON Laverty’s On-the- Alley EAST - - SIDE � 1 7 VC From Hcai Io Men and B i to Foot. ’oys. A Dependable Store for 10 Years Okal Hart: “Well, Floris, we didn’t get beat in basketball today.” Floris (who is proud of his sisteer’s ability to play the game) : “Good, what was the score?” Okal: “Nothing to nothing.” CREBS The Ring Store 1000 RINGS Rings the Stones Stay in We have just received a large shipment of all the latest styles. Can we show you the New Birthstone Rings. Frank S. Crebs JEWELER East Side Square One hundred T went y-fiv e THE CAULDRON The Most Popular Piano is the EMERSON Sold by the M. L. Claypool Music Co. O. B. MORRISON, Manager Phone 111 Peoples Life Building Mary Kelley (stargazing) : “Keep still I want to think.’’ Roy Amos: “Are you concentrating?” Robert Lucas, an interested listener: “No, she is aviating.” Mr. Cromer: ‘ ‘ Floris, can you tell me how to find the name of the Sec- retary of Agriculture?” Floris H. (after much study) : “Why, you might write him a letter.” J. B. Stonebraker’s Son Company Funeral Directors and Embalmer Lady Assistant Motor or Horse Drawn Funeral Cars. PHONES: Office, 662 one ring. Residence, 662, two rings. One Hundred T w enty -six THE CAULDRON Money to T oan °n arms and City Property ABSTRACTS OF TITLE Accurately Made From the Most Reliable Records in the County Spahr-Morrison Abstract Co. Phone 195 Office; West Side Mr. Heathcote, in Civics class which is making a thorough (?) study of Frankfort: “Who attends to the collecting of garbage in the city?’’ Merle Stephens: “Why, Hickory Jack.’’ Mr. Heathcote (who is unacquainted with H. J.) : “Well, but under whose auspices?’’ Merle stared at him innocently for several seconds and then smilingly said: “Why, you know he keeps hogs.” Miss Howerd: “Does anyone in this class know what the Liberty Bell is?” Foster Wharry: “I do, it’s a bell that rings at the end of the eighth period.” HUM FELD Leading Florist Established 20 Years mEGILBERT STUDIO Noted For Its Fine Photo-work Corner Clinton and Columbia Streets One JI u n dr c d T w ent y - sev e n THE CAULDRON STUDENT GOVERNMENT IN F. 11. S. Act I, Scene 1. Senior class meeting in Miss Howard’s room after school. President, Robert Lucas—“This special meeting has been called to find the opinion of the Seniors regarding Student Government. Please come to order. We have been discussing this subject in previous meetings and we will now take a standing vote. All in favor of Student Government, stand. Ah, I suppose we will not have Student Government, for only eleven have voted for • it, and twenty against.” Merle Stephens (interrupting)—“We must have Student Government. We will have nothing else.” (The rest of the eleven join in with great determination.) Robert Lucas—“If these students must have it so, then can’t we have Student Government? Then it is decided to let the minority rule.” Scene 2 (Next day. Library room, with Hansel Smith in charge.) The room is filled mostly with Seniors, with a few Freshmen and Sopo-mores. Hansel Smith is deep in study and oblivious of everything else.) Helen Travis (in extremely loud whisper)—“Merle! Oh, Merle! Are you going to the dance tonight?” Merle Stephens—“Sure! Are you?” (Thus a discussion of dress, escort, etc., is taken up.) Bang!! Soph—“What was that?” Freshie—“A spike nail.” Soph—“Te-he!” (Then a general laugh begins in which the voices of the “dignified” Seniors are heard most distinctly.) Omnes—‘ ‘ Sh-sh-sh ! ’ ’ (Enter Miss Howard.) Miss Howard—“Hansel, who threw that nail?” Hansel—“W-wh-why, Miss Howard, 1 didn't know that anyone did.” (Silence reigns supreme.) Curtain. 0 n e II u n 1 red T w cnty-eight THE CAULDRON The American Shining Parlor HAT, SHOE, UMBRELLA HOSPITAL Mike Terpinas Brothers, Surgeons in Charge We Clean, Reblock and Bleach Hats of All Kinds. MIKE, THE SHOE DYER AND DOCTOR Dyes all kinds of leather goods, such as suit cases, traveling bags, buckskin shoes and tan or white leathers. He also dyes straw hats, satin, silk canvas and kid shoes and slippers. He makes them any color or shade desired—a few colors and shades we have—jet and dull black, yellow, cardinal, red, melrose, navy blue, light blue, Alice blue. Delft blue, violet, cervice, greens, plumb, bronze, brown, heliotrope, golden oak, burnt straw, tango, lavender, cherry, greys and many other colors and shodes. WE operate a first class shoe repairing department. We use only the best materials. All our work is guaranteed. Our prices are reasonable. Try us once and you will always be our customers. WE specialize in repairing and recovering umbrellas—yes, we carry a full line of polishes, laces, dyes, cleaning materials. LET us shine your shoes. Our price, 5 cents. A first class water proof shine to all. WE have a special parlor for ladies. Courteous treatment—a gentlemanly conducted parlor for ladies and gentlemen. MIKE TERPINAS BROTHERS Next Door to Greek Candy Kitchen. E. WASHINGTON Phone 497 Mr. Temple (speaking of -John Ayres) : “Helen, did you tell that young man that hereafter the lights must be out by ten o'clock?” Helen: “Yes, Dad.” Mr. Temple: “Well?” Helen: “Hereafter he’s coming at ten o’clock.” • • I ' ;; Blake Ham Jewelry Company |j • • ---------------------------------------------------- 4 � , . • .. :: Watch Repairing and Engraving •• :: Neatly Done :: :: Clock and Jewelry Repairing :: One 11 u n d r e d Twenty- n i n c THE C A U LI) Ii 0 N HARKER SONS FOR FURNITURE AND RUGS The Right Goods at the Right Prices T. L. DEHORITY “The Store of Quality DRUGS, SUNDRIES Wc«t Ship S«1. PAINTS AND OILS Frankfort, Iml. If You Have No Bank Account, Start One By Calling at the (Capitol $200,000 first National Bank Surplus $60,000 The oldest bank in the city and the largest capital. If you want to receive interest on your deposit, you will be paid 4 per cent, interest on time deposits. Miss Howe (in English class which is studying “The Lady of the Lake”) : “George, you might relate the incidents of today’s lesson.” George Harshman: “Well, when Fit James came to see Ellen, she walked all over him three times.” Miss Howe: “Why George, where did you get that?” George: “Well, the book says she crossed him thrice.” F. S. COULTER W. V. SMOCK FRED S. COULTER AND COMPANY HOME FURNISHERS Come in and hear the WONDERTONE TALKING MACHINE. A Special at $13.95, 95c down and $1.00 a week. We Furnish the Home Complete on Easy Payments. LEBANON FRANKFORT CRAWFORDSVILLE LENA M. UKYANT East Clinton Street T E HOOK SHOP Frankfort. Indiana Ye Shop of Quaint Artistic Little Gifts. Books, Bibles, Fine Stationery. Out-of-the-Ordinary Noveltiee of Many Kinds. Orders Taken for Engraving. Magazine Agency. with a King Cutter Monarch Razor YOU CAN SHAVE YOURSELF Sold By J. C� Darling Leading Barber One H undr e d T li i r t y THE CAULDRON Engraving for College and School Publications We Make a Specialty of Halftones, Color Plates, Zinc Etchings, Designing, Etc. For College and High School Annuals and Perodicals, Etc. Commencement Invitations, Visiting Cards, Fraternity Stationery, Etc. STAFFORD ENGRAVING CO. Artists, Engravers and Electrotypers Century Building Indianapolis, Indiana O n c II u n dr ed T h irty-onc THE CAULDRON Horace Miner and Son The Old Reliable Dealers in Good Shoes Established 1867 47 Years of Value Giving Your GRANDFATHER and Your FATHER Bought Their Clothes From Us. W'hy Not You. J. W. COULTER SON The Store Whose Chief Study is MAN DORNERS SELL Chevrolet and King Automobiles John Ayres, as every one knows, is very slow, and his parents apprenticed him to a naturalist. He was a willing worker, even if it did take an hour to stick a pin through a dead butter-fly, and two hours more to give the canaries their seed. Last week John had spent the whole afternoon in changing the water in the gold fish-bowl. Finally he finished and asked his employer: “What shall I do now ?” The naturalist gazed at him and said: “I think, John, you might take the tortoise out for a run.” Elizabeth Goodwin (to Don Vincent who has just entered the Public Library) : “How did you know I was here?” Don: “Well, I telephoned seven places, and I couldn’t find you, so T happened to think you might be here.” Shanklin Himmelwright THE SHOE MEN Shoes of Quality 'The C'iit Mrhef A nnroriniofl Is the ift most Here we have combined 11145 I beauty with usability-la valieres; exquisettc brooch- es and bracelets; sturdy hatpins, unusual designs in rings—besides a host of other suggestive articles for gifts for the young graduate. Our Assortment of Elgin Watches before making your final gift choice. One Door East of Clinton County Bank.__________ ARNKENS ELLIS, Jewelers 0 n e Hundred T h i r t y -1 w o THE CAULDRON St. Peter (to Senior from F. II. S.: “Where are you from?” Senior: Frankfort High School.” St. Peter: “What have you done there?” Senior: “Took English for two years under Miss Howard.” St. Peter: “You’ve suffered enough, come in.” Girls’ faults are many, Boys have only two, Everything they say And everything they do. Josli Billings Once Said “Consider the postage stamp my son. its usefulness consists of its ability to stick to one thing until it gets there . We are selling the finest lines of Stationery. Perfumes, Toilet and Face Powder to be had, we ara sticking te the best and shall keep on doing so. NORRIS PHARMACY 20.RossB.ock J. P. Gaddis Company “EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME t Furniture, Stoves, Queensware Sold on Easy Payments One Hundred Thirty-three THE CAULDRON PROPOSITIONS To prove:—That a freshman is an affliction. Proof:—1. A freshman is new. 2. New means not old. 3. Not old means not stale. 4. Not stale means fresh. 5. Fresh means smart. 6. Smart means pain. 7. Pain means an affliction. Therefore a freshman is an affliction. To prove:—If a hoy loves- a girl the girl loves him. Proof:—1. If the boy loves the girl, he is the girl’s lover. 2. All the world loves a lover. 3. The girl is all the world to the boy. 4. Therefore the girl loves the boy. To prove:—A cat has three tails. Proof:—1. No cat has two tails. 2. No cat has two tails, and one cat has one tail more than no cat. Therefore one cat has three tails. “Srrurb lUfth Hour Hrrakfast Or ffrattkfort Atoning Ones (f . H. Jfaiulrr’s ons, roprirtors (Emnntrrctal attfr Art job Jlrintutg Hepartment tit Conttrrttmt One Hundred Thirty-four THE CAULDRON MAXWELL The Wonder Car $655.00 INTER-STATE The Original $1,000 Car $850.00 PAIGE Fleetwood $1,050.00 Fairfield $1,295.00 ABE HART AUTOMOBILE AGENCY East Washington Street J sa T£-n m ■ And Sell Good, Used Furniture, also Carpets e Duy and Rugs- 52 West Washington Street. Phone 290, Elliott’s Second Hand Store (Jjoft oii ftt 'Senetaf dtfaldiwate, SPtoveA, SPaittfb, and fjfeedb 'flood 'Soodi Totrei fPucet Sfwityek 4 Cut Flowers and Potted Plants, Baskets and Funeral Designs Phone 424 All Flowers in Season 552 West Armstrong St. “ Where Quality Counts” Miss Claybaugli (explaining about her new announcement board): “All the announcements placed on this board must be written in Latin.” Chester Coulter:—“What’s the use of having announcements if you can’t read them?” Troy Miller (in Bookkeeping) : “Jim, how was the Blinn last night?” James Kelley: “Ask Hensel, he was there.” GEO. B. THURMAN B. F. JONES Auto-Inn Garage Automobiles and Accessories East Washington Street Thurman Jones, Proprietors One Hundred Thirty-five THE CAULDRON Phone 483 HUPMOBILE Clinton Auto Company Automobile Accessories and Supplies REPAIRING AND VULCANIZING BERT STRONG Real Estate and Insurance Ro� s Block Phone 220 Does anyone know:— 1. That Ilobert Campbell’s idea of a big time is the town clock? 2. Why Anna Thurman is so interested in infants? 3. Miss Howard says that if she primped as much as some girls do, she would be good-looking. We’d like to know whom she could possibly mean. 4. Miss Claybaugh says that there are many words which can be understood by applying to Latin. Then what we’d like to know is, “Does ‘equivocal’ mean a horse laugh ? ’ ’ pjEMINGfiTHOMPSON COMPANY SMOKE THE IT’S MILD One Hundred Thirty-six � «► £5 - -------