39 v-VY. - ---.5-V - .,, 11. In .,, U Y V Y I V X P 5, V I I r w I f ,I 4 9. Y Q 1 5 O . I it T 1 i N 1 N Y N l I v 4 4 B I 1 w 1 I Y I 4 1 1 4 I .1 x A Y EAR x-300K X If IQZ6 H icgh School forGirls Reacii rm 3, Pennsylvania THE MING VASE By VERA KASSUR, Class of 1926 February Mr. Thomas Grannit stood in his antique shop and pretended to be un- coneerned, but in reality he was watching carefully the gentleman outside the show window, who seemed to be interested in the wares exhibited there. Some of these antiques were genuine, and some of them were not. In the minds of those who knew Mr. Grannit, there was no doubt as to his ex- pertness in judging valuable things, nor was there doubt that he evaded the hand of the law to keep his supposedly Clean business. Persons who really knew anything about antiques were not offered fakes. Those who tried to give the impression that they knew something about them were imposed upon by him, for Mr. Grannit was a genius at telling the sheep from the goats. He pretended to be busy in his shop, yet not a move of the man outside escaped him. He was a small, middle-aged man, dressed rather loud, and seemed to be broadcasting the idea that he was rich. He was exactly the sort of man Mr. Grannit loved to handle. The antique dealer had already decided that the man outside the window knew little of those things that he, Mr. Grannit, had for sale. Mr. Grannit's chief clerk, a man with about the same morals as his own, passed, and Mr. Grannit spoke to him in an undertone. l'll handle him if he comes into the store. He is looking at the Ming Vase. Ah! the one with the tiny flaw in it?,' the clerk exclaimed, and slipped quietly away as Mr. Grannit nodded and went forward to greet his new cus- tomer. My name's George Blake, the gaudily dressed man announced, as though it would startle this ordinary antique dealer by the mere mention of it. I suppose you have heard of me? I hadn't any money to amount to anything until about six months ago when I struck oil. I am very glad to meet you, Mr. Blake, answered Grannit-and he meant it. Here was the sort of customer Grannit loved, a new rich who knew little and liked to spend money and make a show. I am going to get married, George Blake continued. I am going to build a house that can't be beat. Got to fix it up, of course. Certainly, agreed the other pleasantly. - l've got almost everything planned. Going to have a library that will be thirty feet long, Italian marble. My girl raves about such stuff, Got to buy a lot of it, so I came here. l'm likely to drop in every few days and buy what I like. l've been looking at that funny dish in the corner of the window. Ah! The Ming vase? That what it is? snapped George Blake. Looks old! lt is very old, Thomas Grannit replied. lt came down to us from the Ming dynasty. Only once in years is it pos-sible to make such a find. I ob- tained it from an old man that was forced to sell all his old treasures to pre- vent poverty. 4 lt wouldn't look bad on the marble mantel l'm going to have. lt would be a precious gem, was the response. He wondered how much he could ask for it without losing a good cus- tomer. This pompous fellow would return to the store for more articles, pro- vided Mr. Grannit's prices were not high as to turn him to some cheaper place. Mr. Grannit decided to work slowly, and a steady income for even a year might result. As I was able to buy it cheap, and because you promise to become a steady customer, I will give you a bargain and ask only Eve thousandff Five thousand dollars for an old, funny-looking dish? I can buy a whole houseful of new ones. No doubt, but let me explain the value of the Ming vase. Then Mr. Grannit told the history of China and the Ming dynasty, and the connection of the Ming vase. He knew his business and selected his words well. George Blake leaned weakly against the counter, took off his hat and fanned his face with it. Gosh, I didn't know any man knew that much! I guess it will make a whale of a hit with the girl. Wrap it up, and I'll take it along. I can have it packed and delivered, Mr. Blake. I'll just pack it along myself, Blake said, pulling a roll of bills from his pocket. Buy a thing, pay for it, and take it along, that's me. Do you realize the value of the vase, sir? It would be terrible if it were broken-not only a loss to you, but a pity for the vase itself. I'm paying for it, so wrap it up. If you are doubtful about those bills, send them to some bank. My cashier is an expert in such matters, he answered wrapping the vase slowly until he received a flash from the cashier's desk that the bills were genuine. Then he smiled and handed the vase to Mr. Blake. Three days later Mr. Blake returned to the antique shopg Grannit hur- ried forward to greet him. Well, here I am back again. You certainly put me in a fix by selling me that vase. I, should have known better than to mix in things I don't know much about. ' I don't understand you, sir, but I do know that the vase is genuine, said Mr. Grannit in a worried tone. 'I'm not kicking about that, the vase is too good. It made a hit with my girl. 'Put that thing in the library? I should say not! I'll use that in the drawing room,' says my girl. So as the mantel has two ends, it's two vases it must have, and it's up to you to get me another to match the first. Thomas Grannit gas ed. One cannot ick u such thin s ever da . vb Those vases are very rare. ' It's your job to find such things, isn't it? Blake demanded. Certainly, replied Mr. Grannit. All right then, get me that vase,' 'said the other sharply, taking out a fat roll of bills. VVhen my girl wants a thing, she gets it. Mr. Grannit thought for a moment. He could take the offer and adver- tise in the papers. He Could charge a good price and make a nice pile of coin. ' 5 tcontinued on page 41 .. ,Riff I -.-. K., - 422,-Eiga - .V 1: Q ly ' x XX iii Q A X wrf iwx yy. - itll f. ll X 40, N atm!! X .0 F',u.-. M L . 1 A 9-'65 mf - YL Nl ' ' K if--W -v 1 1 5 wr ' .1 ' THE FACULTY MARY H. MAYER ..,..,..,,............,................,... ..........,.... P rincipal FLORENCE B. BEITENMAN .,..,, ,.,.,....,.K,K. ,,,...,,. Vice-Principal Department of English FLORENCE B. BElTENlXIAN, Department Head Marietta E. Johnston Jeanette Jamison Ruth C. Jones Mildred E. Runyeon Angeline L. Henricks Department of Mathematics ELSIE M. EIDAM, Department Head Ethel M. Hicks Annie M. Swartz Evelyn E. Fox May F. Slavin Department of Science LENA G. LEITZEL, Department Head . Sophie W. Eldridge Margaret G. Montgomery A Elizabeth E. Smith Department of History CLARA M. DECK, Department Head Martha V. Schmidt Valeria E. Hotiert M. Arline W'inter Department of Latin ALETHIA N. LOVE, Department Head Theresa Finkelstein P Mabel M. Kurtz Department of Modern Languages ELEANOR SANDER, Department Head Martha M. Morrette Elsa Oehlecker Alma E. Noonan Esther E. Shirey COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT CARRIE M. HALLER, Department Head Harriet B. Bitler Elsie M. Lamine Ola C. Walt Anna L. Fetherolf Ester P. Hood Mary E. Sprague Department of Home Economics LURA M. WARE, Department Head Helen Goydics, Household Science Frances Brown, Foods Miriam A. Boyer, Art Elizabeth Iobst, Foods Librarian ..,..,.....,.....,.,,,.,.....,... - .... -..-Rena M. Carlson Physical Director .................... ....... E thel B. Haugen Home Nursing Instructor ..... ......... .Emma J. Hiester ' Supervisor of Music .....,.., ........ ......... A n na M. Shearer 6 Miss Mary H. Mayer Principal Miss Beitenman Miss Jones Miss Jamison . M' H ' k Miss Johnston Iss enrlc S Miss Runyeon Miss Carlson LJ Miss Eidam Miss Fox Miss Hicks Miss Swartz Miss Slavin 9 Miss Kurtz Miss Shirey Miss Love Miss Sender Mrs. Oehlecker 10 Miss Morrette Miss Noonan Miss Eldridge Miss ,Winter Miss Montgomery Miss Leitzel Miss Deck ISS mf Miss Schmidt Miss Hoffert 11 Miss Haller Miss Fetherolf ' Miss Binler Miss Walt Miss Lamine Miss Finkelstein Miss SPFHEUC Mrs. Hood 12 Mlss W'are Miss Boyer Miss Gojdics Miss Hiester Miss Shearer Mrs. Haugen 13 GRADUATES OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS NOW IN COLLEGE 'Hs' Wellesley College--Lillian Baer, Ruth Baltzell, Barbara Billman, Louise Casselman, Emma Epler, Katharine Iiillflllilll, Elizabeth Overholser. Mount Holyoke College-Katharine Y. Hook. Brown University-aC. Josephine Gable, Virginia G. Knerr, Dorothy S, Roth. Syracuse University-Katharine H. Boyer, Lillian E. Britton, Frances I. Brumbach, Thelma Brunner, Kathryn Deininger, Rebekah Eberly, Erma Leinbach, Lillian Leinbach, Hazel Loose, Emily M. Ruth, A. Caroline Schmehl, Ethel Slieilielcl, Graco Taylor, Sara IE. Wentzel. University of Pennsylvania--Olga Iige, Mary Fitzpatrick. Pennsylvania State College--Minnie Boi-key, Helen Doty, Eleanor Geissen- hainer, Jane Stroherker, Cecilia Tersuhow, Certrucle Anna Yeager. Ohio State University-eFlo1-ence Foos. Middlebury Colleges--Esther Kleinspehn. Bucknell University--Ruth I-cFevre. Goucher College-Ethel Ilertwig, Claire Sondheim, Rita Sondheim. Seton Hill College-eMary M. McDonough. Simmons College as Margaret Kelly. Trinity College-feborothy Burns, Margaret Mahoney, Marie NVeis. Ursinus College--Blanche Fehr, Kathleen Heisler, Mary Sartorius. Cedar Crest College-Mildred Bates, Helen G1-ing, Olivia Wagner. Temple University-Helen E. Seltzer. Wilson College-Mary E. Leidich. Lebanon Valley College-Marion Corle, Elizabeth Matthes. Hood College-eElizabetl1 Brown, Martha Dickert, Geneva Leinbach, Sara Noll, Ruth Snyder. I4 MEMBERS OF OUR CLASS OF 1926 PLANNING TO GO TO COLLEGE NEXT YEAR '33 Wellesley College--Emily Burkholcler, Barbara Overholser. Bryn Mawr College--Mary Bertolet, Margaret Cook. 1 Syracuse University-Sara Barlow, Esther Hawkins, Elinor Heck, Sarah Hin- kle, Helen Stamm. Swarthmore College-Kathryn Fidler, Eloise E. S. Hettinger, Ruth VVeisner. Barnard College- -Esther Fisher. Dickinson Law School-Lillian Gurtman. University of Pennsylvaniah-Demetra Puskopoulou. Pennsylvania State College-Mary Rumford. Irving College-Mildred Gabriel. Lebanon Valley-Grace Fridinger, Kathryn Ilagner. Temple University-Edith Maywhort. Hood College-Margaret Frcehufor, Eva Gramm, Carrie Jones, Helen Mc- Sparran. GO TO COLLEGE, GIRLS-We can always make good. I5 Airplane View of Exposition Grounds Administration Building SESQUI - CENTENNIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION 16 COLLEGE AND NORMAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS The Charles L. Miller Scholarship was presented to the school in June, 1923, by Mr. Charles C. Miller, then a member of the Board of Education and a public-spirited citizen who has long been greatly interested in the cause of education. This scholarship is for the sum of five hundred dollars, to be paid in instalments of two hundred dollars a year for each of the first and second years, and one hundred dollars the third year. By the terms of the scholarship, .the loan is repaid beginning one year after the holder's graduation, and the fund is thus perpetuated. This scholarship is now held by Miss Frances E. Brumbach, of the Class of 1923, February, a Junior at Syracuse University.- Four Museum Scholarships ' - were presented to the school in October, 1923, through the personal influence of Dr. Levi W. Mengel, Director of the Public School Museum and Art Gal- lery, whose wonderful work for the schools is well known. These scholarships are each for four hundred dollars. The persons holding these scholarships receive one hundred dollars for each of the four years, and start to repay one year after, graduation, thus also creating a perpetual fund. Two of these scholarships have been awarded: if 1924-Lillian M. Baer, Class of 1924 February, a student in Wellesly College. 19425-Eleanor R. Geissenhainer, Class of 1925 February, a student in Pennsylvania State College. ' 4 R. H. S. Alumni Scholarship the privileges of which we have enjoyed since 1905, alternating every two years with the High School for Boys. Since January, 1924, there has been a separate scholarship for each of the two senior high schools. This scholar- ship means Iifty dollars a year for two years. It is now held by Miss Mary Breen, Class 1924 February, a student in Temple University, Philadelphia. lt is interesting to note that two new scholarships, within the past two years, have been added to the former list: Women's College Club Scholarship was presented by the university women of Reading. It carries with it three hundred dollars for each of two years, and the holder is selected on the basis of scholarship, personality, and leadership. The college chosen must be on the approved list of the American Association of University Women. Though the scholarship is awarded as a gift, the club will welcome any repayment, which would furnish the nucleus of a perpetual fund. This scholarship is at present held by Kathryn Deininger, Class 1925 February, a student at Syracuse University. Kutztown Normal School Scholarship h was presented t.o the High School for Girls by the Quota Club of Reading, and will be awarded for the first time in September, 1926. Two hundred dollars is paid to the recipient for each of two years, two or three years after graduation reimbursement of the amount is expected so that aperpetual scholarship fund may be created bv the club. To the good friends of the High School for Girls who have been instru- mental in providing these unusual opportunities, we are very grateful and we take this opportunity of expressing our appreciation, 17 EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS Every student in the High School for Girls belongs to a club. At the beginning of each semester we indicate our first, second, and third choices, and then if our individual programs are not too complicated and we are not taking any branches outside of our regular class, we get into the club of our first choice and, perhaps, get our favorite teacher as adviser. VVe have a long list of possible clubs, which may vary from term to term: Art Wax, Dramatic, Travel and Art, Camera, Latin, Health, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Scribblers and Story-telling, Mathematics, Public Speaking, Booklovers, Current Events, Debating, Modern Poetry, Musical Appreciation, French, Hiking, Tennis, Science, Picture Study, Cooking, Chemistry, Radio, Dressmaking, Needlework, Poster. Perhaps the best way to get an idea of our activities is to look at our very interesting Main Room Assemblies. Once a semester each faculty ad- viser plans with her clubs one of these assemblies, and there is great com- petition to have the most interesting assembly. . In connection with these assemblies, the handicraft clubs have an ex- hibit of their sewing, wax work, etc., all artistically arranged along the plat- form in the Main Room. The first club program of the term was given in the assembly Hall by The High-King Club, The Red and Black Dramatic Club, and The Merry Manikins under the direction of Miss Esther Shirey, faculty adviser. The sketch opened with Madame Cairo, rather gorgeous in her Egyptian garb, gazing into a crystal hall and muttering an incantation. Four irnmo- bile attendants stood on 'guard and helped to furnish scenery. Madame's charm brought forth a succession of spectacles to allay her boredom. Five dainty maids of old Japan swayed gracefully before her as they sang We are the Geisha Girls. Five stalwart American boys, handsomely tailored, sang Tokyo, and later joined the Geisha girls in a love song. At the next flash of the crystal four funny little Goops got their absurd lit- tle selves upon the platform and chanted a ludricrous little song to the mel- ancholy strains of a funeral march. If Madame's boredom could persist in the face of the Goops, she had greater powers of resistance than the audience. The Goops were unforgettable. A spirited burlesque on a movie in the making was very beguiling. As the director read the scenario, the actors in The capture of the Lady Vere de Vere gave graphic portrayal of the thrilling action. Handsome Harry made a dashing rescue of the haughty Lady Vere de Vere, while Wild Nell gave to her part a truly Pearl Whitean intensity. The Red and Black Designers, Miss Marietta Johnson, adviser, were the broadcasters of a radio program from station G. H. S. Dorothea Sterrett, president of the club, was the very capable announcer of the following numbers:, Piano Solo- Witcl1es Dance ........... ..,.,,,...,,,,.,.,,,,,,.,, S hirley Sulman RGCipeS ....---.....---.-............------.................... ........ . . ............... Marybel Bachofer Violin Dquet- Medley Of Old Airs .....,..... ....... li thel Handwork, Sara Koch Athletic Report- The Armory Series ,..,. ,,.,,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, M i1-iam Weftz PiaIlO S010-- N0.Ctu1'11e ,.........,............,..... ,,,,.,,,, M arybel Bachofer Weather Reports ................. ........ Clarabel Rehrer Bedtime St0fY ------- .-.-. . ....... lv label Hawkins ns Ukelele Quintet- Collegiate .......... Hildegarde Peplau, Marjorie E. Whitman Marjorie L. Witman, Beulah Wanner, Ethel Spangler The members of Miss Mary E. Sprague's clubs, The Nice Neat Needle- workers, Les Artistes, The Artistic Needleworkers, staged a -most delightful fashion revue, presenting both the picturesque and sometimes humorous variations of the olden mode and the latest decrees of the Parisian con- turiers. Eloise Hettinger, garbed as a colonial maid, played music appro- priate to the period as the models paraded: Afternoon frocks of Revolutionary period .......... Catherine Price, Miriam Delp Grandmother in shawl and bonnet, 1800,, ,,,,,. .,,,..,,.,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,. ,,,,,.,,, E s ther Kring Old Lady's street costume, 1800 ...,............... ............ E thel lbach Young Woman's street dress, 1850 ........... ..,...,...,........ 1 .... C atherine Herb Afternoon gowns of Civil War period ..,.,.. ...... lv Iaiy Mull, Edith Herbein Gown, 1875 ................,.,............,,..,...,..,..,..,,,, ,,.,..,l,,,r,.,,,,,,,,,.,, H elen Reigner Silk street dresses, 1880 ,,,,,,,, ........ R hea Sell, Miriam Miller Elderly Lady of 1890 ,....,, ..,..........,...... L eah Griesemer Street dress of 1890 ....... ............... C atharine' Brendle Knickers, 20th century .....,.... .................. Z ula Keck, Edith Hain Sports dresses, 20th century ...... ....... lv Iarian Koontz, Miriam Miller Fur coat, 20th century ...,.................. ..,.........,.......................... E lva Wills Orange party frock, 20th century ...........,......... ......... B etty Bernheiser Black evening gown with fur, 20th century ........ ......,...... P earl Cook Blue afternoon frock, 20th century .............,....... .... .-.. E 1 Sie HOrning As a concluding number all of the models reappeared and sang Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party. The Robust Health 'Club, Miss Helen Gojdics, adviser, presented ia play The Magic Window, in which Cho Cho, the jolly clown, restores a neglected little boy to health and happiness. 1 Dramatic Club The members of Thalia, Miss Mildred Runyeon, faculty adviser, have been entertained by dramatic presentations by the Misses Leaman and New- roth. Helen Mohr gave a talk on modern authors, and Mabel Vize gave an account of the recent performance of Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan at the Or- pheum Theatre. Debating Club The Forensic League, Miss Elsie Eidam, faculty adviser, has followed two debates by its members with great enthusiasm. The first question de- bated was, Resolved that criminal news should be suppressed with Mildred Gabriel, Emily Dreas and Marguerite Himmelreich as affirmative speakers, and Esther Fisher, Pauline Abramsohn and Kathryn Rohrbach as speakers for the negative. In the debate on Resolved that capital punishment should be abolished, Elizabeth Henry, Kathryn Bright and Lavina Ely spoke for the affirmative, and Marion Crotty, Olga Weidner and Kathryn Bowers for the negative. 19 Scribblers' Club The meeting of La Pluma Encarnada, Miss Mildred Runyeon faculty ad- viser, have been given over to a discussion of contributions for the school paper, The Red Pen. These original stories were submitted: Between Trains, Elizabeth Krieger, A Halloween Thrill, Frieda Iosephg The Chauffeur and the Burglar, Ellen Brittong Rita's Aunt Margaret, Louise Andersong Phyllis Routs the Goblins, Betty Stoudt. Original poems, Sun- set and the Moon, were presented by Elizabeth Frantz. School news was reported by Roberta Reinhart, and humorous contributions by Marian Sar- torius. Booklovers' Club During the sessions of La Critique there has been much reading and dis- cussion of readings. lrene Bender gave an interesting report on the life of Poe, and Mary Jakabcin discussed Robert Louis Stevenson. Readings from the works of both men accompanied these talks. Anna Frank told a story of O. Henry's. Marie Eisenbrown aroused much interest in Christopher Morley by her engaging account of Parnassus on Wheels. Musical Appreciation Club The Merry Musicians, Miss Angeline Henricks faculty adviser, have been studying the instruments of the orchestra. The following reports have been presented: The Violin, Emily Shirk, the viola, Dorothy Hoffman, bass viol, Bella Schwartz, harp, Anna Zember. Needlework Club The Lazy Daisies, Miss Alethia Love faculty adviser, have been manu- facturing pretty tea cloths, lace-edged towels and bead chains at a rate not indicated by their name. Elizaebth Rundle has been reading while the other members sewed. Art Wax Club Members of Aplicada have combined needlework with the manufacture of articles from art wax. Estella Cunnius is particularly skillful in the lat- ter craft. There is much friendly rivalry among the members of this goup in their efforts at ingenuity and skilled craftsmanship. The clubs are making their annual visits to the School Museum and Art Gallery and have been getting a great deal of enjoyment from Mr. Poole's most interesting talks on Some of Our Native Birds. The display of old Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Egyptian embroideries, with Mr. Poole's run- ning comment on native background, and matters of skill and taste on the part of the creators, was of intense- interest to the groups who were granted this privilege. Z0 Hui? Roo Radiologically Speaking If she wants a date-Meter. If she comes to call-Receiver. lf she wants an -escort-Conductor. lf she wants to he an angel-Trans- former. If you think she is picking your pockets-Detector. If she proves your fears are wrong- Compensator. If she is slow of comprehension--Ao celerator. If she goes up in the air-Condenser. If she wants chocolates-Feeder. lf she is a poor cook-Discharger. If she eats too much-Reducer. If she is wrong-Rectifier. lf her hands are cold-Heater. If she fumes and sputters-Insulator. lf she wants a vacation-Transmitter. lf she talks too long-Interrupter. If she is narrow in her views-Am- plifier. K If her way of thinking is not yours- Corrector. -Courtesy of Penn National Bank. 212 911 P14 V. Eames: VVhy should soldiers be rather tired on the first of April? V. Cox: Because they have just a March of 31 days. se an wx: Emily B.: Are you Owen Smith? He: Oh, yes, I must be, for I'm owin' everybody. an eh as Teacher fin lunch roomjz This room is too loud. wk an S2 Lit. Enthusiasts C Teacher: To what two people does classical literature date back? K. DeGodt: Adam and Eve. L-:nip J g gag J No Fairy Tale Will you marry me? he asked. No, she replied. And they lived happily ever after- ward. vu an as Teacher fin Geom. classj: Now, girls, for example, we'll take a piece of pie. se axe as High Class Poetry Extract from The Lady of the Lake : He rose and sought the moonshine pure. ek DK PK Wise Lad Young Boy fto his dadj: Dad, can you sign your name with your eyes shut? Dad: Certainly, Young Boy: Well, then shut your eyes and sign my report card. se :ze ae Teacher: How do you spell 'hive'? Pupil: I am not sure, but its got a lot of B's in it. wk ae vk An eminent physician once said that the secret of health is to eat a great many raw onions. But how can you keep it a secret? Pk 914 lk Said the shoe to the stocking: I shall wear a hole in you. Said the stocking to the shoe: I'll be darned lf you do. ae as ae Anna: Mary, what did the- Judge say when you told him you made sixty-tive? Mary: FINE, fContinuedJ NO S fb W N G I CD CID N Gymnasium Cl YEAR BOOK COMMITTEES Class of 1926 February Advertising-Roberta Reinhart, Chairman, Pauline Abramsohn, Muriel De- VVald, Christine Dukes, Hannah Eyrich, Miriam Hungerford, Emeline Johnson, Charlotte Kurtz, Carrie Marks, Elizabeth Nagle, Flora Reider, Rebecca Rosenberg, Mary E. Ruth, Helen Schlechter, Vera Thompson. Personals--Carolyn Rehr, Chairman, Bertha Folkman, Dorothy Haas, Cath- arine Hanley, Esther Hawkins, Helen Himmelreich, Sarah Hinkle, Ethel Huber, Betty Leymaster, Dorothy McCoy, Ruth E. Miller. Literary-Olive Lilley, Chairmang Dorothy Fletcher, Lillian Gartman, Kath- ryn Hagner, Marguerite Himmelreich, Clara Joyner, Vera, Kassur, jo- hanna Krummenoehl, Helen Romig. ' 1 Cover-Ruth Sandt, Chairman: Elinor Heck, Mirian Kelsey, Gladys Ketterer, Dorothy Moyer, Dorothy Smith. Humorous-Beth Sands, Chairman, Carmaleta Bell, Mary Dinkel, Dorothy Fetherolf, Grace Fridinger, Leah Griesemer, Iona Hoffman, Carrie Jones, Esther Loose, Myrtle Naftzinger, Ethel Phillipson, Dorothy Snyder. Illustration-Hazel Kissinger, Chairman, Anabel Bertolet, Beatrice Parker, Helen Stamm. ' Subscriptions-May Dillon, Chairman, Lillian Clark, Ida Greenawalt, Fern Labe, Alice Lorah, Dorothy Miller, Minnie Sandler, Ruth Weyandt. --.2r'S ' Classr of 1926 June Literary-Mary Bertolet, Chairman, Ruth Barthold, Kathryn Bowers, Mar- garet Cook, Marian Eisenbrown, Margaret Freehafer, Eva Gramm, Vir- ginia Groff, Miriam Harper, Marie Heine, Helen McSpar1-an, Edith Mengel, Betty Painter, Marian Rentschle-r, Helen Rothermel, Edith Shearer, Evelyn Sherman. Personals-Eloise Hettinger, Chairman, Louise Anderson, Sara BEMIJQW, Anita Broden, Eleanor Carpenter, Thelma Cavanaugh, Pearl Cook, Violet Cox, Kathryn Fidler, Esther Fisher, Margaret Fisher, Irma Gass, Betty Houck, Ella Keller, Anna Leidich, Isabel McFarland, Demetra Paskopoulou, Catherine Reilly, Ruth Schauffert, Marie Seidel, Margaret Sharp. Humorous--Agnes Mertz, Chairman, Betty Archer, Emily Burkholder, Lu- cretia Burger, Mildred Gabriel, Martha Guckert, Elizabeth Henry, Ruth Hohl, Ruth Kiehl, Grace Lenig, Sara Nagle, Barbara Over- holser, Catherine Price, Evelyn Robinson, Mary Rumford, Virginia Schmehl, Kathryn Seifarth, Alice Souder, Mary Wolfskill. Cover-Esther Kring, Chairman, Minerva Decker, Frances Esterly, Ruth Ferguson, Naomi Fischer, Naomi Hahn, Elsie Horning, Anna Loose, Marion MacLeod, Virginia Me-ter, Miriam Miller, Mary Mull, Helen Reider, Hazel Ritter, Edna Saylor, Florence Schaeffer, Marguerite Sprout, Frances Taylor. - Illustration-Elizabeth Rundle, Chairmang Catharine Brendle, Kathryn De- Godt, Beatrice Ehrlich, Mary Ermentrout, Margaret Fries, Lillian Hart- man, Elsie Michener, Margaret H. Miller, Grace Mohr, Margaret Morth- imer, Elizabeth Rickert, Ethel Sweigard. Advertising-Frieda joseph, Chairman, Miriam Bard, Ethel Belagyi, Helen Breneinan, Catharine Bright, Elizabeth Cannell, Elizabeth Dreibelbis, Florence Egolf, Anna Endy, Dorothy Jones, Bertha Karpf, Anna Kowal- ska, Dorothy Leinbach, Clara Peplau, Margaret Pike, LeRue Posey, Anna Reifsnyder, Blanche Relyea, Evelyn Shipe, Elizabeth Taylor, Eve- lyn Trego. Subscription-Marian Moyer, Chairman, Mary Angstadt, Mary Beaver, Bessie Beckley, Loretta Botzum, Dorothy Burdan, Virginia Eames, Ruth Fred- erici, Emily Hafer, Marie Harris, Kathryn Hart, Elizabeth Heiser, Eliza- beth Hoffman, Mary Levan, Florence Lesher, Elizabeth McKinney, Edith Maywhort, Jeannette Sweeten, Ruth Weisner, Helen Werts, Grace West- ley, Dorothy Weston, Catherine -Yerger. 23 CLASS SONG-1926 FEBRUARY BETH SANDS fTune-Aloha Oej The time has come for us today, To sing our Farewell song. And leave this school of Reading High. Now that our work is done. A CHORUS: Farewell, old friends of '26 Feb., Farewell, dear teachers staunch and true Gur class has come to say adieug The orchid and silver beckons to you. The time has come for us to part, A Each goes her separate way, In memory's halls we all shall dwell, And have many things to say. W'e'1l never forget our classmates dear, Who've traveled with us till this year. We'11 all hold precious days gone by, And those we spent in Reading High Z4 CLASS MARCH LILLIAN J. GARTMAN 1926-FEBRUARY F a' . ,u A h El r. , In I my ul l ll Q El 'Ishii . . HI' I U nllllsl -'ull-llkqll-QQ!--lllql '-4 .5 15'-355 ' l ll I I J ll ll -1 ll nl :'VIl :l if llqik . 'QlH1lllF llQl U I I . I ku- u gg , I! -l l J :ll i I : I I J- 4 F'-' l . I i U ll lflf 1 I . ll . I -ill lllflil'-fflE'nTl!ll-'YIIFFIIF-lfllflic- SIU fl ll H ' I LL C nl 1, Il I qi n J l IFI 5 I: .:' 1 - . :::::: af' E1 , Sill I I 7 f 1 U I .Q 5. 4 ,P F 25 ?. L .4- .gl Class February , QD 26 President - Caroline M. Rehr Vice President - Roberta June Reinhart Secretary - Beth D. Sands Treasurer - Clive M. Lilley Class Colors - Orchid and Silver 1 -J PAULINE ABRAMSCHN ' Here's to Pauline, one of the bright girls of our class. We wonder if Pauline is going to be a lawyer. She certainly does talk a lot, and we believe she could convince the jury of almost anything. We Wonder if there are tacks in Pau1ine's seatg she always jumps up so quickly. CARMALETA ANNETTE BELL l Ah! Here comes Sis, the swiftest girl in our class C??l. But never mind, Sis, the tortoise beat the hare in the long run. Haste makes Waste, too, and so you are right after all. ANABEL BERTOLET Anabel says that she is going to get a per- manent wave as soon as her hair is long enough. Keep it up, Anabelg you'1l get one if you don't cut your hair too often Cwhile you sleepj. .f 27 D LILLIAN L.. CLARK Well! Well! Here's Lillian, the smallest girl in our class. Ask Lillian what the attraction is at the Colonial and Arcadia Theatres. Lillian wants to be a hair-dresser because she knows so many Bobs MURIEL A. DeWALD Muriel is one of the studious members of Feb. '26, Her hobby is playing tennis, but she hopes some day to take dictation from some nice young Hlitll. J MAY V. DILLON May lives in Rosedale, but she is always in Temple. Vife Wonder what the attraction is. Maybe some time she will tell us. MARY M. DINKEL We aren't decided upon the question as to whether or not Mary carries magnets with her and lets them lie on her seat. She certainly y sits down faster than she gets up. H. S. stands for more in Mary's life than High School. l EMILY RUTH DREAS She is supposed to be a very quiet girl and is given to crushes and great enthusiasms. She has a crush on a certain person whose name be- gins With But here we must stop because we would be telling too much. 28 i gg MARGARET EDMONDS NVC believe there must be some Dutch strain in Margai-et's family. The Dutch, you know, are noted for their obstinate perseverance. Cer- tainly, when Margaret once makes up her mind, she clings most tenaciously to the idea. DOROTHY J. FETHEROLF Every one wants to know what Dorothy is go- ing to do after she graduates. She won't tell a soul. XVe wonder why! Maybe she will be a Red leader. i CHRISTINE N. DUKES Ask Christine what P. 8: G. stands for--be- sides soap. Although Chris, doesn't have a car, she likes to visit a certain gas station. But that's all rightg we won't tell any rnoreg every- body has her likes and dislikes. HANNAH M. EYRICH Hannah is having a very hard time deciding whether she wants to keep bobbing her hair or let it grow to keep in style. But dOn't worryg styles will change. .4 - L DOROTHY E. FLETCHER We know Dot just loves Chemistry f???j. But never mind, Dot, there are other things besides Chemistry in this world. If you don't know it now, you'll find it out in the near future. 29 GRACE KATHRYN F RIDINGER Here is our talkative Grace-and if pictures could speak, this one would give a revelation. Grace is very interested in music, and some day she will show us that not all the famous prima donnas are strange aliens. just now her ten- dencies seem to lean toward Schuylkill College, which, to her, is a football team with a college attached. BERTHA A. FOLKMAN Bertha is a fortunate girl. She has two homes, her own, and No. 4. She talks so much, don't you know? Bertha hopes to go to Drexel, and we all wish her lots of luck. LILLIAN JAN ICE CJARTMAN Lillian wants to be a lawyer. She says she will specialize on divorce cases. Lilian has a hand writing which disguises her spelling. Her friends are very glad she has picked a profession in which she can talk a lotg she has had so much practice. LEAH GRIESEMER Ah! here is another member of our class, the blues chaserg her laugh is irresistible. Leah is very fond of Carols Now don't misunder- standg we don't mean Christmas Carols, IDA CAROLYN GREENAVVALT lf you will allow your gaze to wander to the picture, you will see the champion typist of the G. H. S. lda has broken all records thus far made, and there is some discussion about a con- test to be held between Ida and the typewriting teachers. Aside from this, lda is a quiet girl, but she has formed many friendships during her High School life. Freqeuntly, you may see her driving around town in a Cadillac with cushions on the seat to give her a larger outlook for traf- fic signals. 30 KATHRYN H. HAGNER She likes Botany, Biology and the like. Birds are also a favorite, especially J's. You should see her jump when she gets a letter postmarked Paris. DOROTHY M. HA.-XS Here is another member of the A Chemistry class. She is a very fast workerf?j in this par- ticular class. One of her gieat weaknesses is seeing that the Geometry and Chemistry teach- ers are well cared for. 4 l CATHARINE E. HANLEY Catharine is not very noisy. Last term Cath- arine never patronized our cafeteria, but this term she does. We do not know the reason, but we hope she does not ruin her health by eating three meals a day. Perhaps she has been fear- ful of growing too fat. ESTHER HAVVKINS Herc's our English critic, for we always take our compositions and stories to her for sugges- tions before handing them in. Don't get too close if you value your eyesight-bright lights aren't helpful to one's eyes. Esther also has a special rolling laugh all her own. ELINOR HECK Elinor has more than her share of everything. She has at baker's dozen of ribs fif you want a Class-A-cal uproar selection, try to count themj. Her sense of humor is strong enough for two, but she was sinfully cheated in the little curl she sometimes wears on her forehead. Elinor is bound for Syracuse, and everybody knows she will make the next four years as good as these last have been. 31 ,J 41 ,P HELEN M. HIMMELREICH Behold! the champion giggler of our class, even though her picture does not lead you to believe this statement. Helen is interested in people whose names spell the sanie thing when turned around. She drives a Stephens car which is all her own, but she likes Buicks much better. MARGUERITE L. HIMMELREICH This sweet miss is the brightest star of our class. We wonder where Marguerite puts all her knowledgeg she is so petite. ll. l SARAH E. HINKLE c Sarah is a fine Girl Scout and ,uses'1Q.er ability to great advantage in trailing the ham sand- wiches down in the lunch rooin. Some day Sarah is going to invent a machine which will turn out main room study seats for the proctor girls. Don't Worry, Sarahg we hear there are plenty of spare ones at Syracuse. . IONA GRACE HOFFMAN Between getting crushes on her teachers and talking with her hands, Iona has a busy time of it. lf you Want to be entertained, just stand by and watch Iona begin a conversation. M. ETHEL HUBER Ethel Wants to be a kindergarten teacher. She loves children so much. We wish her all the success in the world. 32 E CLARA BELLE JQYNER XVe knew this miss from Virginia went home this summer to get some Botany specimens, but we never thought round trees would attract her entire attention. VERA KASSUR Nearly everybody has some stopping place dur- ing the day, but the thing that puzzles us is why Vera makes a habit of having hers at Fifth and Penn Streets. Vera is capable and makes beautiful costumes and dresses. Nor is her re- port anything to he ashamed of. i MIRIAM RUTH HUNGERFORD Miriam is one of the wizards in the chemistry class UU. NVe wonder why Miriam enjoys go- ing to Calvary Reformed Church. But, hush! we will not give her away. Miriam doesn't fall for every Tom and Dick, but she does fall for the Harrys. But with all these faults, Miriam is a thoroughly good sport and a fine friend. CARRIE IRENE JQNES This young lady' doesn't run Davy Jones' locker tat the bottom of the seaj, but she does manage to help run an Essex Coach. To aid her further in sealing great heights, we hear she uses stilts or high heels and sometimes both. Carrie is very original, even to making headgear resem- hle floor lamps. Carrie is another member of our class bound for Syracuse. MIRIAM KELSEY There are many of this fair lady's friends out- side the G. H. S. that ask, How is this good Charleston stepper in school? But we all know inside the G. H. S. that Mirian will make a great stenographer. VVhere is Charleston, Miriam? 33 GLADYS L. KETTERER This little miss is the inseparable pal of Do- rothy Fetherolf. Gladys is also a frequent visi- tor to Straussburg. lfVe wonder what takes her so far from home? Glad seems to be quite a fortunate little girl, and no matter what she decides to do after leaving G. H. S. we know she will somehow have a happy time. HAZEL MAY KISSINGER Now we're warming up. This is our Hazel, all dolled up. She is 5021 of the Household Arts class. We always knew her to be a lover of music, but now she is taking a great interest in Radle pianos. We wonder why! JOHANNA M. KRUMMENOEHL This demure miss is entirely too quiet, but clon't let her fool you, folks. Still waters run deep, you know. At any rate, watch her outside of school before you make up your mind. Cl-IARLGTTE E. KURTZ If you think that this picture of a calm, quiet miss is right, you're wrong. Charlotte is the most excitable girl in the Girls' High. Never- theless, she steers her Reo about town quite calmly. BETTY LEYMASTER For a High School senior, Bupse is certainly a poor spel'Br. She always forgets to put the e on don-e. She has a craving for dogs, es- pecially Police Dogs. lt surely is a pity we can't give her a dog as a remembrance. If you want to go out and have a good time, take Betty along, she is a good sport. 34 ESTHER E. LOOSE VVell! VVell! Well! look whom we have here. One of the biggest talkers of our class. VVC are sure Esther doesn't patronize the VVing Foot Rubber Heel Company, for to hear her walk you'd think an army was coming. Peachy is one of the most fortunate girls, we know. NVhy? Well! because, you see, she has two Bobs, Esther is always talking about our machine, but we really wonder Whose it. is. OLIVE M. LILLEY lf yon want to tind Olive, look for Johanna. They are inseparable companions. Olive is the studious girl of the Coiuinereial class. She is noted for the indignant shake of her head. Ask Olive about her plans for her trip around the world. DOROTHY A. MCCOY Dorothy lives in thefstyx, but she has an advantage ov can go up through. Such tion can't be had in the city. you there. lt's great, Doroth they ought to know, for they l er us because she a wonderful sensa- y's crowd say, and were there. ALICE E. LORAH Another playmate of our playground. Alice took the commercial course to be HSOlllCbOCIY,S stenogf' but lately she is talking about wearing a white Cap. Alice can be seen promenading the aisles of the Strand Theatre at least twice a week. near Shillington, Ask Dot to take - sl CARRIE M. MARKS Carrie has a terrible time studying geometry. We all wonder whether it is because there are no hearts in the constructions. Her favorite expression is Boys, oh Boys! Carrie expects to be a stenographer in a hardware store, not mentioning what the chief article for sale will he. A up 35 RUTH E. MILLER They always say, The girl with a smile is a girl worth while. This applies to Pat. She is a very religious girl and attends church regu- larly, but whether the services interest her or there is another attraction is hard to tell. MYRTLE A. NAFTZINGER Myrtle loves to read, and dance is her middle name. When it comes to reading, Advice to the Lovelorn is one of Snufl'y's favorite books. Whenever you are in the South Gallery or Main Room at the same time with Myrtle, you can often hear her trilling laugh, he-he. El IZABETH L NAGLE Lizzie is another one of the Geometry sharks of the A class. Between Lizzie and Carrie Marks, No. 5 will never be without Geometry pu- pils. The old saying is Di1nple in the chin, imp within, and here is surely one good example. Elizabeth is going to be a nurse, and we know her smile will heal the sick. BEATRICE RAPI' PARKER Here's the other half 'of the Household Arts class. To look at Beatrice you would think she was a very quiet girl, but appearances are often deceiving, you know. ILTHYL Q. PHILLIPSGN The inseparable twin of Minnie S. You can always hear her plaintive cry, Oh! somebody loan me an eraser, l suppose we will have to donate one to her. She is the undisputed champion dancer of the class, especially in the Charleston. Ethyl has no disparaging opinion of herself in regard to that dance. 36 CARGLINE M. REHR Our class president, who is of a botanical turn of mind! She is especially interested in herbs College life to which she is looking forward will probably give her further interests. , FLORA M. REIDER Here's a sweet little miss who hails from Northmont. Flora is another one of our quiet girls C????J who spent most of her last term in No. 13. Well. we wish you luck, Flora. l ROBERTA JUNE REINHART lf you're looking for an argument, just come to see Bobby. She is the chief arguer of the i class. Her abilities, we fear, will be lost in a i typistls position. HELEN I. ROMIG Helen is one of the talkative members of the class. Ask any one Qeven can tell youj in school. Helen is going to Kutztown, and then she is going to teach the kiddies in the lower grades. lVe wish We were the kiddies. 1 E l REBECCA RQSENBERG Everybody take a look. This is our budding ing Schools will see Becky teaching here, foi Becky intends to become a kindergardner or an Sth grade teacher. . l 37 school-rnarm. Some day one of us visiting Read- MARY E. RUTH Think of all the chewing gum Mary could buy with the carfare she spends to come to town every day. But, then, there are two sides to ev- ery question, and books aren't considered good parking places for worn-out gum. BETH D. SANDS Isn't she pretty? VVe don't know what would happen at Paul's if Beth wasn't there to keep things moving. She is afraid to approach a nian, however, for fear she will have to sell hiin some- thing. ' MINNIE SANDLER Minnie is the inseparable companion of Ethyl Phillipson, There is always an incessant whis- pering when they are together. What it's all about is certainly a rnystery. It does not seein possible that any two persons could have so much to talk about. Maybe some day we will find out or perhaps Minnie will tell us. Will you? ni -v . RUTH SANDT Ruth is going to Kutztown with Helen R. They are one and inseparable. Every one says that Ruth is so quiet but her best friends know difierently. VVe can't blaine Ruth for not want- ing to stay in No. 4. i T HELEN A. SCHLECHTER Helen likes Pottstown so much that she even dreams about it. VVhat the attraction is nobody knows. We couldn't even guess. Oh, no! It is a nice town, just the same. - 1 Y P DGROTHY EVELYN SNYDER Dorothy isn't very tall and because, of this she just adores big, high, great things. We are also told that Dorothy wants to be a school marm. l DOROTHY M. SMITH Dorothy loves swimming-because it makes her thin, she says. She is tall and slender, and the biggest Dot in the class. Y ERA D. 'THOMPSON This charming young maid wants to become a nurse, and we are very sure that she will make good. Vera is a very excellent swiinnier, and we can often see her at the Y. NV. C. A. pool. he also ull s i good aine of tennis with Doro S 1 ' 1 cy: 2 r g , - thy Smith. Wfe wonder if she really likes tennis or the other players. .-u . Y HELEN MAE STAMM Behold the owner of the C. P. eraser which is fast wearing threadbare. Helen once thought Review Math. was a fashion review, and she brought her paper inanniquins to parade around in No. 5. We wonder if she will ever grow up! Helen belongs to the quintet hound for Syracuse, and she is one member at least who is bound to bring glory to our good G. H. S. RUTH N. VVEYAN DT Ruth looks quiet but oh, my, she is just the opposite. XVhen her eyes Hash, BEVVARE! 39 EMMA MARGARET YERGEY Looking for ll good sport? Heros one. She surcly can dance the Charleston. Ask the girls that wore ut the Faculty Party. But never fear! she can do other things just as well as she can dance. Zin Earring illflemnrg nf an Member nf the Qllzwn nf IEEE ZHPh1'1IEIl'g 1 ss, A GERTRUDE CORINNE RIEGEL October 15, 1907 October 29, 1924 A40 THE MING VASE, cconm I may locate another by chanceg but you'll not get a second vase for the price at which you got the first . I'll have to advertise, and people will know I am anxious to find such a vase- and they will raise the price, ex- plained the dealer. That's the least of my troubles, Blake declared. I've got enough money. My girl wants another vase to put in her house, and she gets it. How much would you be willing to pay? Never mind about the money. Get the vase. Didn't I say that my girl wants that vase? All right then, get her one. Pay hfteen thousand if you have to. Mr. Grannit staggered. Very well, he said, I'l1 try my best, and l'1l start today. The next 'few weeks were spent by the dealer in a frenzied search for the twin of the Ming vase. He advertised, but without success. He asked custo- mers. He kept his eyes open, but with no success. Then luck turned, and while in his large shop one day, an old aristocratic lady arrived. She had lost her husband as well as all her wealth. She had some rare possessions that had been in the family for years. In order to ward off poverty, she was forced to part with these articles. What have you got? asked Mr. Grannit. There are some rare- tapestries, old books and antique vases, Mrs. Greg- ory replied. It happened that Mr. Grannit was in need of some tapestries, and since nothing had yet been heard of the Ming Vase, he thought there might be some profits in the tapestries. lf you do not care to look at them, I will go somewhere else, said Mrs. Gregory, seeing him hesitate. Mr. Grannit started. He seldom missed a chance, so he agreed to look at them. The two then went to the lady's home. It was in that district which had once been the aristocratic section of the city, but had gradually given away to the factories that were springing up. Upon entering the house, he wandered about, looking at this and that. He came to a glass cabinet. His heart almost stopped beating. In the cabinet were some old fans of rare value, a dish or two, and a Ming vase! I may be able to use that vase, he said, picking it up and examining it. It was exactly like the vase he had sold Mr. Blake, except that it had two flaws instead of one. It 'was one thing my dear husband loved, and I do not want to sell it. He told me it was a Ming vase, but I never thought much about it. I would not part with it for the world. It is a dear memory to me. It is not worth much, lied Mr. Grannit. Besides, what is a memory if you are compelled to walk among your friends with your head down? I am sure your dear dead husband would want you to part with it under such circumstances. A friend of mine told me some time ago that it is valued at ten thous- and dollars. A 41 Concluded on page 443 I A CLASS SONG-1926 JUNE VIOLET M. cox Four years ago we gathered here With all these friends we have so dearg W'e've worked real hard, and striven to learn To mold our minds and make them firm, VVith thoughts to help in all we do, Guide hearts and minds 1ife's journey through So cheer us on. Your voices mix VVith June class nineteen twenty-six. CHORUS: Farewell to one, farewell to allg NVe're on the Way to heed our cally Raise loud your voices, let them mix With June class nineteen twenty-six. And now our high school course is done, Though life's real Work is just begun. Farewell, dear teachers, thanks to you! VVe've- loved you all these four years through. Our paths must partg so class mates dear, just hope to meet again each year. Cheer up, sing on, your voices mix W'ith june class nineteen twenty-six. 42 19- CLASS J .ffl I If-7:1P, J:.:-rJJ1Jf.'15:-E-1' t' 'l!'2ifx'5!:'?i'iA!?'g1'1Axl,!f1L4E4 1 4,11 1 vii!! 1.11.4 .LJQAJI ILII ffff ffl'TI'Ll'f: ' HJ .v,:Jd,.z.f-u.:fm -P-v.P 'T ff rtff :pst ruff cr JI 4,rJ.J' .1 trgp ,up ,b..L..0 wr, fc LT rr ral CVE 51 -5 51' J 1 J .B J J5 J A 'P J I 2 'P 'A ..-:.:.:- - t ,gf lg f 5 .J if ,, 4. 4. ,L . -g5 w. iw J - Q- V ff 9 54:1 J , I .4 .P Jr 5' -f -fl-f .mf T J' af.: J- MU fe 1 -: il L in J.r.1.P at d, ,EJ ,JJ,rJ wif -ff?-'mf fi DY T'fLf c raw? QV 43 THE MING VASE, lConcludedJ Never! cried Mr. Grannit. Then I will have some other dealer examine it, and see what he says it is worth and tell you about it. I fear after all, that I will be compelled to part with it, she said. Fearing that he might lose the vase, Grannit agreed to play ten thous- and for the vase. Mi: Blake? He is away for a few days, sir. No, I do not know where he is gone or when hewill come back. That was the news that greeted Mr. Grannit upon inquiry at Blake's residen-ge. This condition continued for several weeks, and Grannit feared he had been imposed upon by the gaudy Mr. Blake. Gne day, greatly to his surprise' and relief, Mr. Blake appeared once more at the shop. I have found a vase! cried the dealer exultantly. Oh, I don't want to see it. I'm 'sick of the things. The one you sold me almost caused a fight between me and my girl. I just came in to tell you not to look for another. , But you have to take it. You told me to get it for you and you prom- ised to pay for it. Think of the loss, whlned Grannit. V There won't be any loss to you. You can easily sell it. They will surely pay such a small sum for -such a valuable vase. I will bring suit, threatened the distracted man. How can you? You bought and paid for it, didn't you? You'v-e got the vase, haven't you? You can sell it, can't you? Where is there anything il- legal? I can say it is not satisfactory, it has two flaws. Grannitf' he de- manded sternly, what did you pay for that vase? Fifteen thousand dollars, was the quick response. That is a lie, Grannit, you paid only ten thousand for that va-se. I hap- pen to be a friend of Mrs. Gregory and put the second flaw in the Ming vase. Mr. Grannit experienced a sort of sinking sensation in the heart region. His breath came in little gasps. He realized that here was an intended vic- tim who had beat him, beat him at his own crooked game. -':117j:1tg1 ' 'iff , '- Ei AlQ'f'?' U61 lla f 1'!u--:sf 'ig-JI., -I , .. V. 1 I 1 F P 3..- ' ,s if I I, ,Uk , 5 N rl Q53 v ' :rr ' J, yt F. TF- . ff ns, jg YLLZVJ 1 Y in wwf, llQ,'Q-' J - Mull .. , 1:24 44 1 Class of 1626 JU E -vssfv P1'C5idellt ......,............ Edith R. Mengel Vice-President ,,,,,,,, Blanche J. Relyea 56CI'CtZl1'y ...... ......x......... IN 'larry Bertolet i Treasurer ....N... ...... IN 4. Virginia Meter i r 'A FLORENCE A. ADAMS Any time in the day you can hear Florence raving about blonde, curly hair, baby blue eyes and dimples. We wonder Whether it is the next door neighbor's baby that she is praising. LOUISE ANDERSON Louise-our man hater! She surely can talk. VVe believe that She would even attempt to sell electric fans to the Eskimos. just now Louise tlirts with all the tombstones learning to drive a 'car. Here's hoping you succeed before knock- ing them all over. Good luck! 45 BETTY A. ARCHER Z I If long curls and amiability go together, Bet- ty is a shining example of both. 2 K SARA ELEANOR Here is the fairest beauty VVith eyes so blue and clear. But sometimes her eyes grow dreamy, We wonder who she is thinking of? Could it be I--? Q MARY J. ANGSTADT Mary wants to be a nurse, And read fairy stories to take away hurts, The patients, we know, won't want to get well And miss the stories our Mary would tell. J' v- '. S' MIRIAM K. BARD There's a girlie in our class, Such a sweet little lass, She' can play, she can sing, She can do most anything, There's one thing you cannot beat, That's the way our Mi1n can eat. BAER of the class, SARA E. BARLOW Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! Don't be alarmed, ladies! It's only Sara relating an exciting movie she saw. We feel as though th-ere must be some other attraction in the movies, however. But when Sara's a schoolmarm as she hopes to be, we s'pose she will still be visiting the movies after her strenuous day's teaching. I 46 ap, - of .. . D K 1 1 1 ' 6 i j 39 - Q :A Q' ' i ' ,iw , ' x p 1 - . .in E, . P1 4 A Hx A' , F - I A 0 ,Q KN ,- I ir ,wi up Q -' G 3' . hi 3 'H A Q , I it K , x. i. it ART!-IOLD Af' X ' J' Stop! Loqok! Listen! Here is the only genu- ine man hater of the class???? Ruth's favorite occupations are talking and playingtf-tennis at a certain court. Barty is also interested in Schuyl- kill College. . y,:f'5?r fin MARY ESTHER BEAVER Here is the one of the few girls in our class We must look up to. Like Alice in Wonderland, her head is in the clouds and she has to send a special message down to her left foot on the hearthrug. BESSIE D. BECKLEY A Here is our Bessie. Yes, Bessie has beautiful, long, black tresses which one can not persuade her to have hohbed. But at last a reason has been found for Bessie's refusal, for we have learned that Lebanon likes long hair better than short. , , , , ETHEL A. BELAGYI It is rumored that Ethel wants to be a lawyer, she will earn the admiration of the world by in- study of physics. MARY BERTOLET Quiet, studious Mary never talks much except in physics class. Then she is a whizz. She sel- dom smiles, but she is a good sport. J-4-If 5. 47 but according to present indications some day venting a perfect lighting system, through her 1 1 J i l 4 -r E. LORETTA BOTZUM NVhen you want a friend that's true, VVe just know what you can do, You will never find one better, Than Loretta, O, Loretta. 9 KATHRYN BOVVERS Report Day comes six times a year, - But then Kitty has no fear, For she is always stuclious here. CATHERINE A. BRENDLE XVill somebody please tell Catherine the sec- ret of learning to spell correctly. She is sure to be much obliged. HELEN M. BRENEMAN , Helen is a member of ou very small chemistry . class, and you should see her on Lab days. She certainly has her troubles with the appara- V4 tus. Helen, however, has nothing on the rest. J f U . CATHARINE M. BRIGHT There is one girl in our class rightly named and that's Kitty Bright. She is like a Kitty, so nice anrl soft, but she can scratch, too. As for the Bright-her eyes are all of that. A 48 ANITA BRUDEN XVhen you look at this dark-haired daughter of R. H. S. you would think her very quiet, but wait till she's started! Anita apparently doesn't wish to disclose her loye affairs, as she never speaks of theni, but she can't fool us. Anita's aspirations run in the dramatic line, and we wish her the best of luck as a second Sarah Bern- hardt. LUCRETIA BURGER Behold! another of our elassinates! -You can- not follow Lucretia, for she changes her inind so often. You can often hear Cretia talking about getting fat, and one of her latest ways to obtain her desire is by eating PUD-ding. IDOROIIIX l I IZABP TH BURDAN llere is the quietest girl in the class. Dot can often he seen but not heard except in a certain class, which Dorothy dearly loves. Dot is never in Reading over holidays, but if you want to iind her, just go down a country road and you will see Dot rid' in a Ford. EMILY S. l3URIxHOLDlfR A timid ineniber of our class who dislikes so inuch to address teachers, that she asks questions through others. Nevertheless, I':llllIy'S ainbition is to teach after she has been graduated from Vtfellesley. ELIZABETH S. CANNELL Elizabeth of baseball faine, Neyer stops talking about the game, lf anything you care to know, Please ask Elizabeth--she'll tell you, oh! 49 V THELMA M. CAVANAUGH Did anybody see my pencil? VVho took my pen? Do I have too much powder on? Did you see B-- this morning? XVhen the last is asked, you can be sure Dolly is nearby. ELEANOR J. CARPENTER Eleanor J. had better not have company every night. lt wonit help her lessons very much. But she's such a merry soul-the jolliest in the class. 1 MARGARET MARY COOK Margaret's ambitions are much to her Credit, A schoo -xnarm of some kind she'll be. If she cha es this work, she'll never regret it, boi-fp' ' ess is sureg so we'1l all wait and see. IJ.: M. , rj. PEARL E. COOK ,lt seems that Pearl is extremely fond of na- ture. She is always to' be found near Cliffs or Rocks. If you ever want to see a real student of art, just ask Pearl to pose as she did for the photograplier. VIOLET MAY COX Behold another of our real blondes. Violet knows how to write Class songs, but that dOesn't say she knows the rules of Hallowe'en games. Ask Violet how she Keri-eyed them out. i 50 7- MINERVA E. DECKER If you see a young lady earnestly Watching all the delivery trucks that pass, you know it is our Minerva watching for l'o1ne1'oy's truck. Wliat is the attraction, Minerva? Do you suppose Santa has something more for you? A. VVhat would happen if Katrina would forget to make a face at you when you pass her? She makes faces so much that it has become a habit. Be careful, Kathryn. Remember what we say to children who do that. KATHRYN P. neooor jf ELIZABETH A. DREIBELBIS Our Elizabeth is very quiet and sweet, XVith coal black hair that can't be beat. e E ' I 4 VIRGINIA EAMES - Have ou ever been to an f of the football Y 5 games? lf you have, I ani sure you have seen ful sport, and we all love her clearly. FLORENCE MAY EGOLF Here's to Florence, a dear little miss. VVho waits every evening For her Datlcly???? at six. . H, 5 5 . i ,, 4 .751 Ku 'V' 'N .3 , IQ L, '. fi f' :R ' .Jy pp fi' s X5 A K our Ginny leading cheers. Ginny is a wonder- BEATRICE EHRLICH Stately and tall, with dark eyes that shine With day-dreanis and fancies she whiles away time. I MARIAN DORIS EISENBRGWN Marian is quite a star For she can drive most any car. So in a Dodge sedan she spoons I Forever with the Man of the Moon. ANNA R. ENDY I This curly-headed lass is very gay. Probably she may not seem so in class, but when you ac- company her outside, her gay and merry laugh is heard above that of everybody else. MARY ERMENTROUT Mary is a true niother's helper and a kind fricnd. NVe all love her very much. She is a member of the class worth having. FRANCES VIRGINIA ESTERLY Frenchy has a perfect mania for letting her golden locks grow. The only trouble is that as soon as her hair obeys her and begins to grow, she chops it off and the process begins all over again. Here's hoping that some day she will be able to sit on it. A - A sz RUTH A. FERGUSON Looks are deceiving, should be classed with the well known proverbs. Ruth looks quiet, but she certainly is not. She is a good friend, but she has one bad habit-borrowing. By now she owes about a dozen compacts and an equal num- ber of combs and fountain pens. We wonder if Ruth borrows pens and pencils from her boy friends, too. l ov' ' NAO-MI E. FISCHER Oh, girls! are my bangs too long? l say, is my nose shiny? Don't bother meg I must study. These are the sayings of our Naomi. MARGARET Y. FISHER VVhat would dear old Reading High do with- KATHRYN ELIZABETH FIDLER Have you ever seen Kitty without her Rudy? It's a girl, don't worry. Kitty has mastered one thing very well, and that is giggling. ESTHER FISHER VVe must all admit that Esther is very fond of signing her name. Oh, no! not to checks, but on the lated register in school. Up to the present time, she has been our 1926 champion. Woi'cls from her mouth Hash like lightning, that is more than her feet do, except in the Charleston. out girls like Margaret? Ever kind and loyal, she has never been known to violate the ties of friendship, and to crown it all, her conscientious and quiet nature has proved no worry to the teachers. Some day we hope to see Margaret using the same attitude toward her pupils. We know she will not fail in this undertaking. 53 ' I NJQN- we RUTH H. FREDERICI To pronounce Ruthie's name correctly with- out any help is a feat that is almost impossible for most people. We suggest that she change it to something easy like Smith. LMMQF MARGARET P. FREEHAFER Quite fair and tall, Ready to help one and allg That's our Peggoty. MARGARET FRIES VVe wonder what would happen to Peg'S imag- ination if the censor would put a ban on stories of fiction. MILDRED M. GABRIEL This is Mildred, our class pianist. She is greatly interested in our G. H. S. orchestra, but we often wonder just why she's in such a hurry to get to No. 1 on a Tuesday afternoon. Well, here's wishing she succeeds at Irving. IRMA ELLEN GASS Sometimes Irma thinks she'll be a SCllOO111lEi1'Ill, Again she thinks she'll be a nurseg But we all think th t because ,of her charm, Somebody else 'll fiaim her first. 4 i EVA ANNA GRAMM Eve is at fine girl both in and out of sehool. By the way, could you ever imagine livu with- out the Anna? VIRGINIA L. GROFF Virginia hz1sn't been with us so very long, but she Certainly hasn't lost any time since she's been here. Quite often we see her racing across the Penn Street Bridge trying her best to beat th ied lights. MARTHA M. GUCKERT lt's only Martha Guekert, folks! Don't be frightened, it's only Gukie's pose for the pho- tographer. You know she always did think her- self zt G-loriu Swanson or ll Thedzl Burn-but she's a good companion. EMILY M. HAFER Friendly, friendly, yes, indeed she's friendly, For surely she's our little Emily, True as steel for thz1t's the way we feel, She's just R-li-A-L, real. . I g NAOMI HAHN No'1ni may be found in either of three plaeesg one--in :1 movieg two-driving the in- evitable Buickg or three-all over at once. Quiet fwith a few exceptionsj in classes, but at lively partner in the outdoors. W not .W MIRIAM MAE HARPER XVhat! Ho! NVhon1 have we here? NVell, if it isn't Mim. Chick gets great pleasure and ex- citement from visiting camp at Rosedale. XVell, there are reasons for all things, and Mini has plenty of reasons. Harpy has great ambi- tionsg the greatest of these is to ride in a road- ster. 1 4 MARIE A. HARRIS This sweet specimen of felninity is no other than Kink Harris. She is famous for her jokes and witty sayings. But apart from these lighter sides, Kink, contrary to her nickname, is Il straight and true friend. Y TIC Qrflttgti R L, 'S KATHRYN HART Blue eyes and witty,- son s A eurl here, a ribbon there,-- gg jkguh A little giggle in the airg XVho is it? Our Kitty' M S A TCA :I Gvffg dnl Slnnff Vjbitt. C1561 LAL? 'Q LILLIAN R. HARTMAN Don't you like a girl that is always jolly and gay? NVell, Lillian Hartman is just that way! MARIE A. HEINE . If we ever held an election in school for the quietest girl fif there is such a thingj, we are sure Marie would be one of the winners. But , never mind, Marie, it's not always those who l talk the most that are the best sports. 56 Y 1 LI7ABETH CHRISIINL HIIISI R e ' Vell' VVe1l' L ol X hos hut' is e else but oui footbdl fm Biddv Hou ex G1 we doubt if It is only tht gg, uit sl is teicsted 111 E I IZ XBLTH A HLLNRY 1 luth tt 1. but Oli My' she h1s br Ll Cllllll l oi 111 Sles 1 good bir lb scout z 11 'ust a C2101 of a ff 1 1 B ELUISE E. S. HETTINGER Speech is silver, hut silence is golden. That's E1oise's motto. She believes 111 a gold staiidard. E-. ELIZABETH D. HOFFMAN That she is modest and ClC1Dl11'6, No doubt you will averg But that proves well enough, perhaps, How little you know of her RUTH' s. Hoi-IL Hail to tl1e Class giggler! Ruth always has a smile except, of course, on report day. She wants to go away to school. Alas! poor child, Lafay- ette is not co-ed. X 17 ai iq. .. 72 ELSIE HORNING V If you want to know anything' about James- town, just ask Dollyg she can tell you. Maybe lhere's a reason. Ask Dolly that, too. DOROTHY fONES There is a maiden fair to see, Beware! Beware! She can both kind and haughty be, Take care! Take care! BERTHA B. KARPF As little as Bertha is, she always has a smile on her face. She is the best naturecl girl in the class. lf you ever hear anyone calling Yoo-- Hoo! you'll know it's Bertha. BETTY HOUCK Betty expects to be a medical missionary, as you know, or, maybe you don't know. XVe hope she will cheer thelpoor heathen with rays of sunshine as she goes ovcr the highlands of suc- cess. FRIE DA JOSEPH Always laughing, Seldom quiet, Ever ready to start a riotg That's our Fritzy-Joe. I 53 gr. ELLA KELLER Ella says, My thoughts are never very slow, For around and around the world they gog But of all the places that they love bes' 1,111 sure that one is Annapolis. 1 G RUTH E. KIEHL Rufus is especially fond of attending choir. But sometimes her eyes just will wander from her music. Of course, we won't say where they wander once in a while. But no inatterg church is a very good place to be found ANNA R. L. KGVVALSKA Anna is one of thxvw girls of our class who aspires to be a fan s attorney-at-law. XVQ hope succeeds. ESTHER RQSANNA KRING Esther is a sweet, shy girl, Always pleasant, toog Almost everybody likes her, 1 don't blame them much. Do you? ANNA R. LEIDICH Anna is a studious little girl. She believes that it is better to' be seen and not heard. How- ever she makes a pleasant comrade and knows at what time to put in a good word at the right place. 59 ?1 . 6 was DORCTHY LEINBACH Dorothy is another one of the quiet?? little?? girls of this famous class. However, she is good company and is loved by all. Perhaps it's because she is so vocally entertaining. l--z. nuff GRACE LENIG NVe wonder if Grace took the barber along' ti the zoo to give him an idea for her haircut. FLORENCE M. LESHER Polly is going to specialize in history and especially in solid geometry, since Blocks hold such an interest for her. uf MARY L. LEVAN Girls, isn't it strange that Mary has forgotten to rave about ai certain teacher. She has so many- crushes. I if--0 X i Anna is at least one girl who likes to write letters, and her purse looks like a post oilice box. No wonder she was so excited when she left it in No. 12! ANNA LOQSE 60 MARION Maef,EOD The old saying is that silence gives consent. This doesn't seein to hold very good with Marion. ISABEL R. MCFARLAND Mickey is the prize- story teller of our class. XVhen she gets busy on her thrilling stories, she Certainly raises the hair on one's head. VVe hope she'll continue her good work in this line. ELIZABETH M. MCKINNEY Betty is always quiet in school, but outside she-well Ruth can tell you better than anyone else. Aircraft somehow seems to interest this young lady. HELEN M. MCSPARRAN Beautiful in form and feature, Lovely as the clay Can there be so fair a creature Formed of Common clay? T11at's Helen. EDITH E. MAYVVHORT Edith may not look like much of an authority on law, but some day she's going' to be the great- est little lawyer in Berks County. 61 4 0 EDITH R. MENGEL Schuylkill Haven, cried the conductor as a tall, athletic girl stepped from the train. XVe all wonder why Edith likes to go to a particular place whenever she has the opportunity of leav- ing' her home for any length of tinie. VVe only hope she doesn't decide to stay there. 'N i YY l AGNES V. MERTZ Agnes, a rather studious Miss, NVhen with her teachers is in blissg Chemistry she doesn't need to take at all, For one night she learned it during a call. M. VIRGINIA METER Here comes our Ginny, always turtle style, but she gets there and we do love her. As a re- sult of her dry wit, she often remains in No. 4. Take your tinie, Ginny g the world will wait. S. ELSIE MICHENER Elsie's one ambition in life is to teach small children, and we believe that you are going to Conduct an open air school at Mineral Springs. Here's luck to you because we all know that you will be successful. MARGARET H. MILLER Peg ' is the sweetest and most popular girl in the class. XVe inust say she is also popular with the opposite sex. Don't worry, Peggie g we won't tell why you like Canada. 4-josefH FUN 6' 'F ji' uve yab i 'Pg MIRIAM M. MILLER ' Miriam is a jolly girl, V Always full of fun, She used to have some long, black curls, A But now she hasn't one. G RACE A. MOHR There is lXIohr of Grace than one would sup- pose, for, despite her quiet disposition, She is A good pal and works very hard. MARGARET I. MORTI-IIMER Peg, who just came among us, longs to be back in Allentown. At present, the postnian is kept busy trying to keep the post office cleared of the many letters she sends and receives. ' MARIAN JEANNETTE MOYER llflurizm J.: one of the world's coming geniuses, has all few weaknesscsg namely, her fondness for collecting scholarship pins and prizes, and her Drug Store. But say--it is Mohler's. MARY ELIZABETH' MULL Mary is always worrying because she is too short and stout. Never mind, Mary, We love you Just the same. ' ' g- V o rs W A p - 63 f Ka-f'5-ki z . , s 4 ' J i l S 5 I v l S Y Q Nu N SARA NAGLE This is our classmate, ever called johnny, XVhom we all think is very funny, For she talks more than parrots, And she eats so many carrots, That Xve've decided to call her Bunny. BARBARA F. OVERHOLSER Bob has the appearance of being a quiet little miss, but sometimes even she narrowly escapes No. 4. She loves to spend her week-ends up at Millersville. Vlfe presume that she is in- terested in the Normal School there, though, of course, we may be mistaken. DEMETRA PASKOPOULGU Behold our future language teacher, ready to carry on the work of our G. H. S. faculty. Dim- iny during her four year contact with her class- mates has left a very favorable impression. Of- ten we have been amused by her dry humor and clever conversations. The least we can do in return is to wish her the best of luck in the fu- ture. BETTY R. PAINTER are you? Not Betty Painter of Shil- Betty thinks uliverything out west is even the men, but nevertheless she of a girl. And CLARA J. PEPLAU Clara walks to school with me, And on the way she talks- Of nothing' more than what she'd be, lf she only knew as much as He. 64 i .- dl N 5 3 MLN, N , f s GRACE LaRUE POSEY LaRue would rather- l. Ride in the Ford, 2. NVateh people pass in the trolley car, 3. Look at good-looking hats on hantlsolne men, 4. Talk to little children, -than study. , U MARGARET M. PIKE X 2 it l'ikie was one of that Class usuall f on the i , 3 honor roll, hut she cloesn t study very much now. Slit-'s too busy telephoning and going to church. T. r I A. CATI-lERlNE PRICE Kit never has much to say, but enjoys lis- tening' to those who have the gift of garb. 'i RVN - ' - if BESSHL R. REBER Bessie is the great historian of our Class. i J XVhen she gets up to recite history, we think she's never going' to stop. This is her favorite ' subject, and she is going to specialize in it at college. NVQ xvish her 21 professorship in some , large university ow if ,W HELEN REIDER Never tell Helen a secret, because she is bound to give it away in her sleep. She is the profes- sional sleep-talker of the class. L...L..Ah!- K il ,i - 65 -Q Q- A ts.t A . Q 'gm 51539, It you ever hear a lot of XE X. I . ANNA M. REIFSNYDER This maid is very much interested in corres- ponding with people in foreign countries. XVe would like to know what all those letters from a certain part of France contain. CATHERINE M. RIQILLY lt's a shame we can't have colored pictures in our book of fame. Kitty's auburn locks really shouldn't be sentenced to being photographed in dull black. BLANCHE JEANNETTE RELYEA noise and laughter, y im you can be sure Bunch is near. . 'I 1 i 4 0 . get .Q 1 MARIAN BERTHA RENTSCHLER 11' As. Marian always favors a hearty giggle and a Q- -e- ' A U good joke. She is already engrossed in the world u i 5. qt 'H fu 5 of business, where a cheerful spirit should go B Q, xx' I ix i 5 ,ra 51 ls l far. lzif-5 .Ag- X nw 34, . MARY ELIZABETH RICKERT Lost: A heart. Somewhere between here and Atlantic City. For particulars see Betty. Lately, the U. of P. is an outstanding factor in Betty's lifeg We wonder who the attraction is. Betts is one of our Studebaker enthusiasts. Ask her about it. '24-'Av f i ee X44 '42, A' 2 1 i EVELYN RCBINSON ' Behold Heavy, the great enthusiast of our class. She always sells more poppies and Red Cross subscriptions than any girl in school. May she keep up the good work! 4 HAZEL RITTER No, I'll never have my hair bobbed, says Hazel. We wonder why???? wp' HELEN ROTHERMEL Dear little Rothy, a very good scout, Handsome, but husky, and never plays outg To be little and slim She'll never join gym, For unlike the rest, she wants to be stout MARY LOUISE RUMFORD Mary is always smiling, but if you want to see a full-sized grin, just mention the Reading bas- ketball team. Q ELIZABETH RUNDLE If into the Main Room you should glance, And your eyes, by a happy chance, Should rest upon a girl, sedate and slender, That's Elizabeth, with a smile so tender. l 67 np- ki as t EDNA E. sAYLoR VVe wonder what would happen if Eddie ever came to school without her crowning glory all curled and crimped. jwqfv- N FLoRENcE A. SCHAEFFER Florence likes the good old summer time when school no more holds any attractions, but a cer- tain park does 2 RUTH IRENE SCHAUFERT Rudy's favorite pastime is sipping sodas at certain drug stores, namely Moh1er's,and Klein's. N Can the sodas be the main point of attraction, rl dear? K' J.-4.194 1 ' ...- G. VIRGINIA SCHMEHL Ginny is always seen with a smile on her countenance. We don't know whether her day dreams or her habits Cause her gayety. GRACE THELMA SCI-ICTT Q Grace-last name Schott- Says hard is her lot, For studying is rot, And her brain's in ,ff a knot. I -ris 5 as - I - I . history as at Creator of bright sayings and Indian KTLLKAANQ. T MARIE A. SEIDEL If you ever hear a scurrying of feet down the hull, you know it is Marie hurrying when there is no need. KATHRYN ELIZABETH SEIFARTH XVhnt has aroused this young lz1dy's sudden in- terest in studying???? Perhzlps the STUDYING SQUAD, of which she is at ineinber, has much in- y fluence over her. MARGARET L. SHARP Here's to Peggy,,' our Temple lass. XVe're sure some folks think Peggy is Z1 goddess, und not only because she does live in Tcinph-. She A it-zllly is il goddess of good nziturc. EDITH ARAHELLE SHEARER uS1HZll'kj',SU nzune will some day go down 'in grunts. just the szune, she is a good sport. I EVELYN M. SHERMAN XVe1l, if it isn't Evelyn herself better known l i! ' ' ! , ns I-Ivy or 'Heavy. Shes at regular heart- breaker, and we wonder why Evelyn is always in 21 hurry on a Tuesday afternoon with her Hddle under her arm. ' , N . . N s N. . n EVELYN SHIPE The Tall Lady does hate to have rubber heels on her shoes. Every day you can hear her coming down the stairs Cclickety clickj. That is why the teacher in the hall always says Qui- etly on the stairs! ALICE SOU DER This is our Husky so tall and slim Always good-natured and with a smile that wins. VVe don't think Husky will ever grow up. She still likes to sit on the floor and eat and talk about a certain young man named F---. MARGUEIQIT13 sPRoUT Sprouty is her name for short just because she is good sport. s Y I H i i N 1 1 y JEANETTE ELIZABETH SVVEETEN You can tell Jeanette is in high society by the time she comes to school. She thinks it is proper to be late. Poor Jeanette!! - .1 ETHEL R. SWEIGARD Ethel says she will never have her hair bobbed just because she wants to be different from other girls. To look at Ethel, one would think her very quiet, but she is always a fine companion and among the best gigglers of our class. 70 H - ELIZABETH ANN TAYLGR Libby is very fond of reading books, es- pecially text-books???? Some day we may see a book which claims her as author. XVe wish you luck, Elizabeth, no matter what you do in the future. A -L 6 FRANCES E. TAYLOR Once upon a time-Fno, it's no fairy story. We were just wondering what charm West Read- ing held for Frances Taylor. EVELYN MARGUERITE TREGCJ EVey has a very fascinating way of talking. We think it is because she is so musical. Why she is always humming Charley My Boy, is a mystery to us for it certainly is not the latest. RUTH Z. WEISNER Rufus certainly does like Latin, VVhich she can speak as smooth as satin, But this isn't where her likings endg Her likes to Hills do often tend. I , HELEN MARIE WERTS Look who's here! Helen herself. Why, she is just about to recite a piece for us. You know, Helen is very gifted in elocution, also felectro- cutionb. .L . 71 GRACE ELIZABETH WESTLEY Achoo! Grace is putting more pepper in her soup. Vkfhat would you do Without the friendly pepper box, Guk DORUTHY MAE WESTOMN lt's Very hot in sunnner, we know, But that doesn't bother Dot, She'll rise in the inorning with the Crow And then to the tennis Courts she'll go. MARY R. VVOLFSKILL l Mary likes two kinds of bobs, One you can easily see, But the other, Z1 bit different, ls spelled with at capital CATHARINE E. YERGER This deniure dzunsel has become the mathe- niatirs shark of the class. Kit must wish to grow fat, for she is very fond of niilk, especially Ziegler's. 1 - - K , rx All ffl' 1 1 s A Q. 'A' A N N i ' l' X - 92 Et? .Zyl ,, x lx xx, E-' .1 'S iii 1 '.g 1 5' I!! g ,Ir - .,! l so X 1 fi r if f, Nrjl, lXXX. KNX XX f'h, I 1 ,'k 5:51 : , in Q ' J l l , ft -' ' i , iffy i xff' ' fi I A A Z Q, u , I x 4 7 A :I 5, I - ! .if 53 ' I ' 1 . I 'I V T4 ' I K i Il ' l I gy 'ffif' f i ' 1 f f 2 , M A A l f. iffiflkldiws. 5 5 fl Z i X 1 f y V T ' f ,Aff il 2 3 E i if' - ,H , fl. ve i Xwxs V1.3 X- ff f f, 5 . s My ..X x l 1 t i f ii T I Y' T' 2' ' y. ,wi-Ill. 7,1 ,.-. , 35.7 ' f .jfbgvis I N- P - K - ff - . -33, -- x- stu- 'ev-'-'..+v. 'xv 'ZU1.:.-: , f Song of the Tattered Tramp fWith apologies to some modern versifierj O Shirt Thou Shirt: O red and grimy shirt. Hanging on the line beside a dirty torn green skirtg Thou hast braved the oily odors of a workingman's broad back- Not a single stain on earth dost thou lack. O Shirt- Begrimed with dirt- Be mine own, thou beauteous gar- ment, O Shirt! 'F 'll 'IS Florence: I baked a pie yesterday in Domestic Science class. Marie: I didn't think you had the CRUST. ae an wk Same Effect A small negro boy went to a phy- sician to be treated for a painful sensation in one of his ears. Upon examination the ear was found to be full of water. How did it happen? he was asked, after his ear had been drained. Been going in swimming? Naw, suh, said the little fellow, been eatin' wate' melon. - 'F if 'F ' ' Poor Doggie Every dog 'has his dayg but the pup without a tail has a week end. O The father of states-Pa. An unhealthy state-lll. A state to cure the sick-Md. The state Noah used-Ark. ' An egotistical state-Me. A state of exclamation-O. A girl's nickname state-Minn. A religious state-Mass. A state that should be clean-Wash. ae an as Fitting definition for Algebra- Curiously contrived conglomerate concoction of captivating curiosity. at DF vk You gave me the key to your heart, So why do you make me knock? Oh! that was yesterday, she said, And last night l changed the lock. 'F lk Ill Shingle Bob Shingle bob, shingle bob, Cut it all away! Ioe's barber shop is full, It's all the rage: today! Shingle bob, shingle bob, Close up to the dome. ' Isn't it grand, the more you cut The less you have to comb. ' Ik IF lk What Would Happen If- Sara Barlow went Without a mirror? Eloise Hettinger didn't know her Latin? If Anna Leidich stopped studying? Smile Pack up your books in your Old brief case and smile, smile, smile. While you've a holiday to rest your mind, smile, girls, that's the style. What's the use of studying? It never was worth whileg So pack up your books in your old brief case and smile, smile, smile. '14 'll lk Gymnasium Effects Many will remember the days of yore, Some will remember number four, Others will remember when our days were o'erg But all will remember when our backs were sore. ii UF 'F A Little Bit of Humor Things we would like to hear and see- Bessie Beckley failing in typewriting. Florence Adams not praising herself. Loretta Botzum trying to make a per- fect transcript in typewriting. Catharine Bowers worrying over her marks. Lucretia Burger giving an oral re- port -in Commercial Law. Thelma Cavanaugh doing without powder or a mirror. Virginia Eames not talking. hlizabeth Dreibelbis at school on a NVednesday. Room 4 vacant at or after 3.10. as ae va Heard in Commercial Law Class Pupil: But nowadays in most states, women have the same rights as any other man has. 'F lk 08 Humor F. J. fcoming from the Annex on a rainy dayjz I do wish this rain would keep up! I. McF.: Now why do you wish such a thing? F. J.: 'Cause then it wouldn't come down. 8 'R PB A teacher works from sun to sun But a student's work is never done. fPupi1's point of view.J as an an - Heavy's conversation on musical appreciation was very short and ef- fective. She was heard to say, At our house we have a mandolin, a pi- ano, a ukelele and a cross-eyed cat. 74 Things That Never Happen alt will be understood that no girl need report in No. 4 today. - Any girl who is stiff from gym- nasium will be excused from school tomorrow. Any girl with a mark of 65 or above need not take the term ex- ams. 'll 'F 'F He was one of six children so that his mother was not wholly responsi- ble for his bringing up. vie se is J0hnson's malady was a strange de- formity in the family tree. 'F 8 8 Song of a Main Room Speaker f8th periodj Oh! the period was long and lonely So, of course, I started to talk, Then along came the teacher for my nameg So at 3.10 I started to walk. Ill lk 'Il Wouldn't It Be Funny- lf you came in at 8.26 and weren't late? lf you talked and weren't sent to No. 4? lf you went to lunch the fifth period and weren't caught? If tests were skipped one month? lf some one got 100 on her report? lf you left your study card at home and got into the Main Room with- out it? is an as What Would Happen If- Every pupil would live up to the school motto Everybody Help ? Section I would be quiet during the tenth period? The B's in section 1 could say Girls, I've studied my botany thoroughly for today? No one slipped into the lunch line ahead of her turn? Uk 82 'IC Mildred G.: I had a wonderful dream last night. Clem: Pray tell me what it was. Mildred G.: 1 dreamed that when 1 received my graduation diploma, a marriage license was attached. Ok' 'li ill In Physical Geography Class Teacher: VVhat is a mature river? E. Mengel: A mature river is a river in full bloom. Teacher: Take these dates: New Year, Easter, Independence Day, Hal- lowe'en. Carrie jones: Please, you forgot the 4th of july. PK 'll Pls Now we know why Grace Lenig is always -so sleepy. She's so fond of Rip Van VVinkle that she probably tries to imitate him. 1: as ae Teacher CSeeing the girls all sit- ting in the back part of the room the tlrst time the class inetj: Well, girls, what would happen if every- body sat on the back end ofa boat? as lr 0 We Wonder Why? Ca.rrie M. likes Spikes Dot M. likes The Breezes. Myrtle likes the sanitarium. Esther likes the new Bobs Ruth likes to go to church. Betty always likes to be Don, Leah likes Deacons tTel1 Leah to do what she said she would do if we said Deacon.l Ida likes to go to the smaller towns. as an ' ax 0verheard'During 6th Period Discus- sion of Aifections Kit Reilly: Do you know girls, it is most romantic to find your love in a trolley car. And then when he ac- tually speaks to you and you blush like a summer rose, well, you just think you're in heaven, that's all. Marbles Rentschler: And es- pecially when they're both going to Kutztownf' ik if 'll Question-What does DICK mean in German? Solution-Ask Sara Nagle. is as as At last we have a gymnasium. The school board must have decided that the cheapest way to keep us warm this winter was by violent exercise. Ode to Geometry O Geometry is a thing obscure Cf triangles, circles and rhombics demureg I hate to prove so many thingsg They make my hair hang down in strings. :g: sg: ag Selections from the Test Papers 1. The gentleman purposes. 2. He will take her to India where she can ride on the elephants. 3. Question in Home Nursing: NVhat are 'Specific' germs? Pupil: Do you know, in every day life there are millions of germs. Some of them are harmful, and some of them are not. Specific germs are germs that do a specific thing. They are not harmful. They are just like the good people you see in life. You see life is made up of two classes of people. People who are always try- ing to do good, and people who never do good. 4. He was one of six children so that his mother was not wholly re- sponsible for his bringing up. 5. Johnson's malady was a strange deformity in the family tree. as as ae Gym Talking about the fine effects of gym on one's health and body,-well, just listen. After you've experienced the Hrst gymnasium lesson, you'll agree that the morning after the night before has nothing on it. NVhy, just try to get out of bed that next morn and you'll send in a call for help so quick that in a speed test your opponents would be lost in the dust. If help doesn't come along, roll out of the bed, but first drop your pillow where you expect to land. I don't believe in capital punishment. Then there's one other suggestion, if the pillow looks too hard, give up the ghost and keep the mattress com- pany. I- 45 ' ,gn-ff l I.-fi i if .ff . X f . lr M, UA - ' ,F 7a Do You Recognize This? . CSeCtion IJ Psst! Hey! know your Botany?-- Gosh! no-didn't look at it.-What've got?-Gee! I don't!-Oh! Well!-Did you see -- last night?-No- Gosh, I was mad! -CNoise from somewhere in M. RQ Girls in Sec- tion l please be more quiet! - Oh! doesn't she make you sick? Wliy We hardly said a word.- Silence.- Hey! isn't this Botany terrible? I could die.-I'll say it is, can't under- stand a thing.--Say I saw Grace last night. She was with ----!- Honest! well if that isn't awful I- CVoice near at handj You two girls give me your names and stay at 3.lO. - VVel1, good-night, can't we say a word any more.-They sure are getting terrible in this school. 14 ik Sk In Catilinam IV, ch 1 I see, O fellow pupils, the faces and eyes of all are turned towards me. I see that you are anxious, not only about yourselves and your reports, but even, if this be removed, about my danger of flunking. You care for me is pleasing to me in my anxi- ety and grief, but, by the immortal gods, lay it aside and forget my mark, and think about your report and your own passing. If this 65 has been given to me on this condition, that I do all prose and translate all chapters well, I will do it not only willingly but even bravely, provided efforts, the passing of that, by my my Latin be assured to me and my parents. ae az: is How Girls Study Did you ever see 'two girls get to- gether to study in an evening? It generally goes like this. Consideration is the inducement to a contract. There must be some act or thing of value given or prom- ised by the promisee in order to make the promise of the promisor enforceable. My-I don't understand all these promises. Do you? What did you say? You like the boyish bobs? So do I, but I Wouldn't like my hair cut like that-but how do you like-Oh, dear, all these lessons. I'll never get them studied. French is horrid, I think. There are too many strange Words in that language. Lesson for tomorrow?-- Oh, yes!-Conjugation of parler. Let's see how does it commence. Je parle, tu parle, il par-il pa-il-well conjugation doesn't amount to any- thing. Let's do our geometry. Let the triangle ABC, triangle AB--say-have you seen the movie at the Colonial this week? It's wonder- fully thrilling. Let the angle ABC be right angle at B. On the side BC - A Spinning Bee- 1776 , l 7 6 erect the square BD. On the side- Oh! Did I tell you? I saw George last night. I think he is simply geor- geous. l'm completely crushed on him. Wliere was I-Oh, yes- the side BC, the square AE. Draw the line. Oh! this is all mixed up. 1'l1 let this go until the morning. Wl1at, you are not going? I am so sorry. It always makes me most sick to study a whole evening like this. And they go to school the next morning and tell the other girls and teachers how awfully hard they have studied. wk a is Famous People, Songs, Sayings, and Things H Who left out the dog? Betty Arch- er and Pat. Charley, My Boy, Helen Mac. Freshief' The Freshies. -You got to see mama, ,Iohnney Na- gle. Dancing in the dark, Bobby Gab- riel. Oh, gee, Oh golly, I'm in love, Mary Wtblfskill. Brown Eyes, why are you blue, Mary Rumford. Schuylkill College Alma Mater, Ruth Barthold, Peg Pike. Pretty puppy, Thursday in lunch- eon time. Honest and truly, I've studied. VVhat'll l do? l've been late. Save your sorrows for tomorrow, ls report day. Linger awhile, In number 4. Hail, hail, the gangs all here, Lunchroom. Too tired, After gym. Sitting in a corner, Disciplined. Swinging down the lane, Main Room Center Aisle. Sitting on the inside, Agnes Mertz. Oh how I hate to get up, All of us when we're tired. , Oh how I miss you tonight, Sara LL sn u mx u u u 44 u u cs U U Barlow. I'll see you in my dreams, ' Helen Rothermel. Me and my boy friends, LaRue Posy. I NVhen lights are low, Virginia Meter. Soldiers' farewell, Catherine Yer- ger. Joy to the world, Dismissed. Farewell, Graduation. Big bad girl, Peg Freehafer. Collegiate, V. Groff, Kinks'.' Har- ris. My little girl, are you lonely? Elofise Hettinger. So that's the kind of a girl you are, Ginger Eames. Stumbling, Pol. Lesher. u u u u Ukelele lady, G-race Lenig, Anna Loose. At the end of the road, The cash .register in the lunchroom. Dancing Fool, Dot. Weston. Old fashioned sweetheart, Marian Eisenbrown. All 'alone at last, VVe're sent from class. u Sailor's sweetheart, Ella C. Keller. Wliy can't you let me alone? Blanche Relyea. Remembern CSchuylkill Havenl, Edith Mengel. Pals from their cradle days, R. Vtfeisner, K. Fidler. The end of the rainbow, Senior Year. u cz H U U as H 'F vk 8 We Wonder If- Betty Archer wil lever lose her curls? Helen Mac. will ever forget Fifth Street? Polly Lesher will stop raving over a certain teacher? Ruth XVeisner and Kit Fidler will ever part? Johnny Nagle will ever be Without Fritz Joseph? Fritz joseph will ever stop talking? Eloise E. will ever talk? Mary Rumford will ever have her Rev. Math finished? There will ever be something left in the lunch room the eighth period? We'll ever have tire drills on a hot day? ' as as az: Things We Would Like to See Dot Weston with black hair. ' Ruth Schaufert when she was small. Edith Shearer with bobbed. hair. Grace VVestley when she is not talk- ing. Ethel Sweigard talking. Jeanette Sweeten studying. Marion Moyer when she didn't know her lesson. Marguerite Sprout in one of Ruth Schaufert's dresses. Edna Saylor when she grows up. Margaret Sharp copying. Alice Souder doing the Charleston. Elizabeth Taylor in a last year's hat. Helen 'VVertz when she wasn't recit- ing. Everybody in the Main Room study- ing. Evelyn Trego staying home at night. lk 'lf 'F Wanted by Us All Perpetual'jvacations. Better marks. Dancing floor and a gym. Elevators. Mirrors in the classrooms. Last but not least, OUR DIPLOMAS. . 4 Crossing the Delaware - 1926 4 Crossing the Delaware - 1776 78 CGMMEMORATING 150 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPEND- .ENCE-SESQUICENTENIAL INTERNATIONAL EXPCSITION-June 1 to December 1, 1926 In the midst of a tract of 2000 acres there will be, in the first place, three great exposition palaces providing exhibition space of well over 1,500,000 square feet, or more than 25 acres. In addition there is a great Stadium ac- commodating 150,000 with vast exhibition space beneath the seats and an Au- ditorium seating 20,000. There are at least twenty additional special build- ings now being planned and to be built at the expense of outside agencies, governmental, state and commercial. The exhibition space already definitely planned exceeds by more than half a million square feet the area available in the Paris Exposition in 1900, which was one of the most successful ever held anywhere. This fact at once assures accommodation for every phase of a well-balanced international, do- mestic and local exposition. The trouble with expositions of past years lies in the fact that each one strove to outdo the other in mere size. By comparison with the afore men- tioned exposition of 1900, it is at once made evident that we have met all reasonable requirements as to size. NVe shall put our emphasis on selection along lines of quality and let the question of size take care of itself. That is a logical position in view of the fact that the spirit of our expo- sition should and will properly be a review of the spiritual, scientific, eco- nomic, artistic and industrial progress thatshas been made in America and in the world during the fifty years since the time in 1876, when we last sum- moned the nationshere to celebrate the centennial anniversary of our coun- tiy's independence. Mere buildings of steel and stucco will not in them- selves portray what is, after all, the deep underlying note of our observance- a solemn celebration of thanksgiving for one hundred and fifty years of free- dom, made especially noteworthy by our emergence from the catastrophe of the great World-War. it is our idea that this note shall be sounded over and over again during the course of the Sesquicentennial celebration. The story of American free- dom, both the opening chapters of struggle and the closing chapters of achievement, will be set forth in pageantry and parade as it has never been done before in the history of our country. The great Stadium has been planned to provide the physical necessities for such a carnival of pageantry. The shrine of American Liberty at Independence Hall, together with the other notable landmarks of American history .with which our city is blessed, will be tied into the scheme of celebration by suitable exercises. The President of the United States has honored the occasion by accept- ing our invitation to be present and will be in Philadelphia to speak to the people of the.nation on July 3d and 4th, thus emphasizing the aspect of the lixpositiomas agreat national patriotic celebration. There is not space to go into foreign participation in detail, but among the features may.be mentioned a reproduction of the Taj Mahal which will be erected in connection with the Indian Pavilion sponsored by Lord Birken- head, Secretary of State for India, an eighteenth century villa in the Polish Exhibit, therepresentation ofa Moravian farm house showing the national life of Czechoslovakia, the reproduction of a Rumanian village and a Span- ish Pavilion, in which the government of that countryhas agreed to exhibit the casket of Queen Isabella in which were kept the jewels pledged to raise money for Columbus's voyage of discovery. Among historic exhibits of unusual interest, aside from the buildings and sites throughout the city associated with the early days of American history, three items which will be of special interest to visitors from all over the country are promised through the aid of several women's organizations. These associations have in hand the project of reproducing on the ,Exposition grounds Sulgrave -Manor, the ancestral home of Washington in England, and Mount Vernon, the' VVashington home in Virginia, in addition to a reproduc- tion of a section of High Street in 1776, now Market Street, showing among others the residence of Washington and the house of jefferson when the first drafts of the Declaration of Independence were prepared. The description of the Exposition-grounds which will be laid out before visitors in 1926 will not be complete without giving an idea of.the architec- tural, lighting and and landscaping features. The buildings .will be of a de- sign unique to this ,Exposition and developed by its architects, the most definite in-fluence being Assyrian and Babylonian, noticeable in columns, friezes and symbolic features. The AWhite City of Chicago ,will not be duplicated, -but instead the architects have visioned the color scheme of a Rainbow City. The build- ings will be tinted in pastel shades laid on the stucco and decorations will be 79 y in primary colors. This will have a restful effect on the eye and will do away with the need of hunting and flags and other exterior decorations. The lighting is sensational in its scope and splendor. It is not confined to the Exposition grounds, but will embrace and draw into one unit the Philadelphia City Hall, the Art Museum on the Acropolis at the entrance to Fairmount Park, the Parkway and the fountain in Logan Square. Behind the Art Museum fourteen super-power searchlights will be combined into an auroral display representing the greatest aggregation of light ever concen- trated in one spot in the worId's history. lt will consist of a concentration of 0,300,000,000 Candle-power and will be visible from as far away as New York, many miles out at sea and far inland. Aeroplanes will lay curtains of smoke in the beams whilo colored lights play on it with indescribably thrilling effect. The tower of City Hall and the statue of W'illiam Penn surmounting it will be outlined by search lights hidden' around the building and the whole structure will be bathed in a glow of pink light. Southward toward the Exposition grounds a giant Liberty Bell, the height of a six-story building and containing 20,000 incandescent lamps will span Broad Street, trallic passing beneath it. There will also be a special display in the grounds of the Exposition itself and arrangements are now under way for installing illuminated fountains which were a feature of the Paris Expo- sition. lt should further be borne in mind that for many visitors the Philadel- phia Navy Yard, which adjoins the Exposition grounds, will constitute one of the most interesting and unique exhibits they could see. Full co-operation has been promised and for six months the Navy Yard will virtually be a government exhibit of unique value in the Sesquicentennial aggregation. l l Jefferson Showing Draft of gleclaration of Independence 8 Independence Hall - Philadelphia l I I In Yi . 1 'V v' fl f' all l Qmnqx l i dl' - ,.'::, gi. ll -1' Table and Chair used at the signing of the Declaration of Independence 1 81 IIIIllllllllllllIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIlIllllllIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIllIlIIlIIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII cg I A BUSINESS IN THOUSANDS-A PROFIT IN PENNIES Reading Shoe Market The House of Good Shoes 46 Penn Street 848 No Connection With Any Other Shoe Store in Reading Reading's Largest Department Shoe Market '33 llllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllIllIIIIllIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll 82 IN BATTLE ARRAY By LILLIAN J. GARTMAN, .Class 1926 February The show Case blazed,--its jewels were fire ' That glowed a warning, sinister,--direg The rubies marched in battle array, All rod with blood of Combat-fray. The diamonds were the blue-white smoke That left a trail from gunshot--strokeg The onyx robed in grief had wept For those at last who rested-sleptg The string of pearls, their tears had grown: Long after vultures had vanished-fiowng The sapphires mourned in brilliant hue v As each gave prayers that were owing-dueg The green of emerald marked the sod That Called the dead to heaven,-Godg Their colors mixed as never before To till each soul with reverence-awe. ,.-- -' ' :Illia nl' null H all 'y M ,Ile . 1 ' 'fill 4 U , .ui 'ni 'illlllfi 1 ,ny I ' ,Milli I ' gunnlilnni - rlllllllllllllllj fi fi? -Sr fnllIlmlIsl'lll?kY - 'di-. 'Til flalnlnllilhllmlf 1-E' ?'7?2iQ2i1'1' 2-F-Q..--T- ' sl- ' K' -,,- .P-1-,..15,..k..' . 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Once upon a time, in the days when fairies ruled supreme on the earth, there was a great, round bed of pansies right in the midst of Fairyland. And the fairest of a.ll these pansies was Butterfly Pansy, a lovely little flower maiden with big purple eyes, and fluffy purple pansy ,hair, and just the peachiest of skins. Q But with all these blessings, Butterfly was not. content. She wanted feet, like mortals. To be able to walk was the height of her ambition. So She asked the pansy fairy, who was a kind of pansy doctor, whether he could not supply her with a pair of feet. I , . Since he wars a fairy, he was of course able to do this, and soon Butterfly was hopping about on two perfectly adorable feet, clothed in' fairy shoes, with a sepal fringe at the ankle and a nectar spur on the toel 3 Gradually, however, her feet grew heavier, and she began to realize that they were rather too clumsy for a person of her small stature. Before she had had. them a day, she was unable to walk without interlocking her spurs, and at the end of the second day, she was stumbling at every step she took. f T i . On the way to her sister, to seek advice about her over-sized feet, she was obliged to watch her spurs closely, for unless she did so, she was sure to take a tumble. And, sojishe did not notice Crawly Caterpillar, lbcl an old maid with theqsourest of telmpers, and the sharpest of stings, who had been dropped into Fairyland by mistakewhen quiteyoung, and had never been willingg to leave, because she felt that the fairies did not want her. Crawly was partic- ularly cross this evening, for she thought Queen Mab had slighted her by not asking her to the royal banquet to be given that night. So when Butter- Hy stumbled on her, Qrawly gave her ,an extra hard sting and even ventured to pursue her for a short distance. Although the pansy maiden could hardly walk. she escaped the insect, determined to go at once to the fairy and de- mand a new and smaller pair of feet. ' The fairy heard Butterily's request in silence, and when the pansy de- manded an answer, said -slowly: N Why, yes, I'll give you a smaller pair of feet. I think Daisy ,Lady- slipper discarded hers this afternoon. But if I give you these feet, you must learn to dance on them for me. ' How delightful! exclaimed Butterfly. Of coursell will, if you'll only give them to me. s. I The fairy at once proceeded to remove the old feet and to Ht on the new. These were extremely small, and were daintily clad in delicate satin pumps, with high heels. Butterfly thought she had never seen such pretty feet, and was quite anxious to begin her dancing. ,, M, . - , f The next day found her at the door of Fairy Thistledowni-s' small house, eager to begin, for Fairy Thistledown was the best dancer in all Fairyland. ' 85 What lovely feet! exclaimed Thistledown, as she admitted Butterfly. But I'm afraid- I A Of what? asked the pansy. r I'm afraid you'll be topheavy. They seem too small to support you properly. V . Thistledown said no more, but itw as not long before Butterfly Pansy found that the fairy was right, for no sooner had she stepped on the mush- room platform, and begun to dance than the weight of her head tipped her sidewise and she fell. Wiggily Worm had been watchingvher, and just as she tumbled he caught her with his snaky body. He probably saved her from a broken neck, but all the same, how she did hate to feel his sinuous length wrapped about he-r. Ugh! How horrible! And when he raised his hateful head, and looked her in th.e face, she thought she must surely die. 'fPlease let me go? now, she quavered. And-and thank you for catch- ing me. Don't be in such a hurry, fhe'whispered. You're perfectly safe here. Won't you give me a kiss fir-st? I f'Ch-h-h!' she cried, shuddering. How dare you talk so! Let me go at once! No, no, , he hissed, bringing his face closer. Not until- Just then little Tommy Todd, hunting flsh-worms, grabbed Wiggily, ex- claiming: Here's a big one, Bobby, wrapped about a pansy. Isn't that funny? Butterfly was so scared and so thankful that she just lay right down on the grass, panting. While she lay there, she noticed a pink-and-white Apple Blossom floating lazily through the air above her. And all at once she felt a desire to float, too. She wondered what it must be like and tried to imagine herself in Apple Blossom's place. Finally she started up and proceeded, as quickly as sho was able, to the pansy fairy's house, resolved to ask. him for wings. . i He received this request in silence, as before, and seemed to be con- sidering. y Well, she demanded, impatiently, may I have wings? I can't walk on these feet! I Q ' Yes, he replied, you 'may have wings if you will give me part of your face to make them with. I 'This reply staggered Butterfly, for she was dreadfully proud of her face. Must you-would you have to take much of it? ,she inquired ,hesi- tant1yQ W J , No, not so much. just a little from the sides and top. '1VVe-ell, slowly, perhaps, Let me think. So she thought, and thought, and thought, and thought. Finally: , Well, if you don't disfigure me altogether, I suppose you may make me wings. The wings were made and fastened to Butterflyfs slender figure. She was quite delighted, for her face was-not at all spoiled. Rather, it was more beautiful than ever.. When she. tried her wings, she found that they bal- anced her body perfectly. She fe1t,so free, too. Why, she could even fly 86 ' Compliments of GARRETT J. REHR sl BROTHER Reading, Pa. higher than Apple Blossom. Besides, the fairy had equipped her with exactly the right size of foot, 'so that .when she wished, she could fold up her wings, and walk about like other folks. At last Butterfly was satished. She had been discontented for so long that her relatives feared she would become permanently cross and crabbecl. But now they say: 1 There goes Butterfly. How light-hearted she is! After a time they called her simply Butterfly, omitting the Pansy alto- gether. She was the first butterfly. Gfte-n, if you watch, you may see her stopping a moment to speak to 21 relative or a friend. And then you say: See, the butterfly is sipping nectar! But you do not know. 1 1 1 1 1 1 MYSELF AND I By CARMELETA A. BELL, Class of 1926 February Myself and I are one and the same, We both believe that life is a game Of chance. 1 1 XVe always say can and do our best ' To satisfy and please the rest- Not can't. VVe live together in the same little house, And never argue, but are quiet as a mouse 1 b At night. When conflicting thoughts arise between us two And it'S hard to decide-well then, we always do 1 What's right. 1 88 lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllIllIIIIIIIIIllllIllllIIIIIIllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllll Monuments N Tomhstones All Kinds of Cemetery Memorials P. F. Eisenbrown Sons Co., Inc. T 50 Years at Sixth and Elm Streets Hammel's Dfllg St0l'C L 710 PENN STREET Try Our DELICIOUS SANDWICHES SODAS and SUNDAES Goal 2nd and Washington Streets Quality Reigns Supreme Paul H. Lewis REGISTERED GRADUATE PLUMBING, HEATING, CUNTRACTING 744 NORTH FRONT STREET If you are seeking harmony in all things and perfection in every act, 1 you will be an admirer of Old Hampshire Stationery Compliments lt harmonizes with your choicest words and noblest thoughts, it adds of graces and charm to every letter you 'ite VV1 . ' Let us, show you the latest Crea- . tions in line stationery. J. GEO. HINTZ 756 Penn St. E , R . lllllllllllllIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIII i 89 l HOW I LINE MYSELF AS I AM Height 5 Feet, 2' Inches It is pleasant to be small El.. though sometimes it makes me seem very, very small beside an older, tallenr person. Once in a while I should like to be taller so that 1 could reach tio the top of the blackboard and would not need to sit on the floor to finisa my work. Then on the other hand it is there a witho handy to be small when sit comfortably in them , u I can't not to be able to reach to the top tunate sometimes, when I was not very well versed on t Heigh I like myself as I am becau too little and not too big. I do a runt. I can usually wear any go about with any one smaller travel with some one who is tall 5F Oh! What wouldn't I give t self as I am, I hate my height. When walking with the girls, I s mies. I am always the tallest o outside place. l'll admit there are some ad always able to reach for things Also when there is something i heads of other people very easily if I could only 'be small. ' SC ny flu W C 66 O GSIITI HG va nte nfe low seats in th-e class room so that I can I having to cramp my legs. It is very for- think of very much to write at the board, because then it would be very evident that he subject. I A, L. t 5 Feet, 5 Inches I consider myself just the right size, not t look like a beanpole and I don't look like ing because of my average height. I can itohut looking conspicuous and also I can if than myself without looking out of place. l s. N. t, 6M Inches a be small in stature. Far from liking my- What disadvantage I have to overcome? to myself like a giant amongst the pyg- around, and consequently must take the ntages in being tall. For instance, one is that are far beyond the reach of others. resting going on, one can look over the But I would forfeit all these advantages, s l E. B. 90 L l Wi l I know just how you feel, daughter. A cold is like an invisible gag to breathing. Luden's will relieve you. FOR over a quarter century, the exclusive men- thol blend in Luden's Menthol Cough Drops has been giving quick 'relief to millions suffering from colds, coughs, catarrh, and other irrita- tions of the nose or throat. Don't miss cool- ing, soothing comfort-and Luclen's will make your breathing easier, too. Sold everywhere. LUDEN'S MENTHQJ, QQUQH DROPS J 91 I2 IIllIllIIIlIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIllIlllllllllllllllIIIIIIlIlllll1lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII THOMAS MILLER IRVIN MUYER Registered Plumbing Dmgglst 139 West Oley Street 115 South Sixth Street 363 Sunset Road Both Telephones Reading, lPa. Readingpa. J USTILY FAMOUS I TLE' PRETZELS Cost No More Than the Ordinary Kind F. P. NISTLE 228-240 MOSS STREET 'Tis a Feat to Fit Feet The Home of the Ever Dependable Compliments They flex, they exercise, they sud- ' d b 1 - S232T?5ZSL,iiCZ'E31iLieffef5 READING KNOB E Y WORKS The Common Sense SIG. s. SCHWERINER 432 Penn Square llIlllllllllllllIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllx IIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllll 92 4 Feet, 11 Inches I like myself at this height because it is fun to be small. People are constantly judging me as being a little girl and usually a few years younger than I am. When I go anywhere I am usually accorded the best place because I am small, and if it happens to be the theatre, I get the preference so I can View the performance. My brother constantly tells me that good goods comes in small packages, so I should be satisfied. L. L. 3 5 Colonial Kitchen 93 llllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIllIlIIIIIIlIll1IlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Compliments of THE READING LUMBER CO., IHC. NINTH AND RbBESON STREETS Reading, Pa. llIllIIIIIIIIIllIIllllIllIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll Il llllllllIIIIIIllIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIlllllHIHIIIIIIIIHIIIII 94 Height 5 Feet, 55 Inches I don't like myself as I am and never shall, for one of my aims in life has always been to be five feet -eight. But gradually hope is leaving for since we grow when we sleep and since I don't sleep any surplus time, no, not even enough, I can't grow much more. Every night I indulge in some exercise to make straight shoulders that I may at least appear as tall as I am. I really am rather young, but I do hate to be thought of as little Mary. When I get near some tall person I feel ashamed of myself. They seem so -superior, and there is no one who likes to feel inferior. But suppose I were taller: My bed, which I consider one of my best friends in the world, and I meet at the lowest extremities. Perhaps it likes me too and to prevent me from leaving it hinders me from growing so that l shan't desert it for a new one. M. B. 5 Feet Being five feet tall may have its advantages. However, I have never been able to find any. It is a bit disconcerting to have to stand on one's tip-toes very frequently, but it is far worse to be continually reminded of one's 'small- ness--some people even going so far as to suggest that one is actually grow- ing smaller rather than taller. It is one of my biggest ambitions to grow to about si,x feet some day, and I should just love to have the pleasure of accomplishing that height over night and astonishing every one next day, E. A. H. 5 Feet, 555 Inches To begin with 1 detest my height. I arn too tall to be dainty or feminine, and my height added to my plenteous avoirdupois is just enough to make me clumsy and ungracefulg and although I am long-legged and tall enough to 95 jump nine feet in a broad jump, l inches. Naturally my chums ar never make more than about five feet three p mostly short and dainty and the contrast is startling, to say the least. Bilt the worst of it is l am still growing and have really only just started. If it is already so bad, I don't know what will happen to me happy dreams. in the future. I certainly can't look forward with pleasure or M. M. CLUB POEM I 1 We, th-e girls, who desire to speak, Have now decided A club of clubs th:ht's quite unique, 'o form a clique, We call ourselves the Forensic League. l II Those famous colors--Purple and Gold- The same as the Rloman speakers bold, Upheld in the Forum in days of old. These are the colors we uphold. 4 III If we arise and try to speak And find that our Ikneos feel wobbly and weak. We'1l just persist-l:lon't mind our cheek- l VVe're members of the Forensic League. j --Marguerite Himmelreich, 1926 June. l 90 IllllllllIIIIIIllllllllllIIIIllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIllIIllIIIIIIIlIIllIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIlllllllllllllllllll THE LADIES' STORE FOR MEN'S GIFTS! CROLL 81 KECK 630 PENN STREET Always Reliable High Grade ICE CREAM SODA DIAMONDS, WATCHES, CHIME CLOCKS, SILVER- WARE, ETC. -AT- S. W. Corner 6th and Court Sts. Reading, Pa.. 13 N01'tll Ninth Street CANDY FRUIT p 1 D. BENTON SILVIS General Commission Merchant Foreign and Domestic Fruits Fish and Oysters Corner Eighth and Buttonwood Streets Reading, Pa. 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Facial Massage Work Done by Appointment Manicuring Bell Phone 635-R You cvre swre it's the Best '- - IF IT'S A - Spalding Sweater Styles for Everyone NUEBLINCNS . 847 - 849 PENN STREET IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllIIIlllllilllllllllllilllllllllllllIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 100 GREEN EYES By PAULINE ABRAMSOHN, Class 1926 February They were green eyes, eyes that followed you wherever you went, eyes that stared at you at every turn, eyes of jealousy, eyes of mystery, eyes of intrigue. Mary helped herself to another bonbon and continued to read. The book was so interesting, so thrilling, so mysterious, that as she read the chills kept running up and down her spine. It so fascinated her and held her in its grip, that she could hardly sit still until she finished the book and incident- ally a box of her sister-'s candy. Mary was home alone that night and so had taken a book and box of candy to pass the time away. lt was after midnight when she iinished the book and mounted the steps to her room. Green eyesg eyes of mysteryg eyes of intrigueg eyes that stared at you at every turng kept repeating again and again in her mind as she climbed the stairs to her room. After undressing rather hurriedly, she jumped into bed, 'switched off the light near her bed, and pulled the covers over her. Time passed, and Mary slept on. Suddenly some inner sense made her open her eyes and sit up in bed. She had a feeling that something was going to happen. Thud, thud,' came the soft footfalls of some one mounting the stairs. Thud, thud, it continued, entering her room. Mary was terrined by this time and did not know what to do. Her fear rose to a panic when some- thing leapt on the bed at her feet. A Green eyes, eyes of mystery, eyes of intrigue stared at her. She gave a scream and pulled the covers over her head. She could hear her heart pound- ing as she lay quaking in fear. Perhaps she was dreaming, perhaps she had eaten too much candy, perhaps-. Suddenly she reached her trembling hand from under the covers and moved it quickly toward the bed light. She fum- bled for the switch, and finally after an eternity of groping she found it and turned it. The room was suddenly flooded -by an illuminating glare of the electric lights. This renewed in part her courage and she pulled the covers from her head. Green eyesg eyes of mystery: eyes of intrigueg eyes of the neighlmm s cat stared at her. Q f? 95 J-uk I 5 , -mln Q n ff .1 4 5, -, lk it JI : X rl ' I f WM Ji M' 101 L E S S O N S 1Apo1ogies to Robert L. Stevensonj I . I have so many lessons, that make me weary as can be, And what can be the use of them is more than I can see. Some are very, Very hard from beginning to the endg And I study even study, till I jump into'my bed. II The funniest thing about them is the way they always go Not at all like proper lessons should always, always go, For they sometimes keep on growing, like an India rubber ball, And they sometimes get the best of me, and don't get done at all. l III They haven't got a notion of how they ought to go, And can only make a fool of me in class rooms, the next day They stay so close beside me, they're stickers, you can seeg And wherever I may go, they seem to follow me. IV One morning, very early, before the sun was up, I rose and found the shining dew on every buttercup' My lessons were all finished like lessons should all be, To school I went that morning, all filled up with glee. 1 -Elizabeth A. Taylor Robert Morris The Financier of the American Revolution 102 IIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllIllIIIlllllllllIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllIllllllllIIIIIIIlllllllIIIIIlllllIllIIIIllIllllllllllllllllllllll CUT PRICE DRESS GOODS STORE 400 Penn Street ' SILKS WOOLENS DRESS COTTON FANCY GOODS H. E. MATHIAS DRUGS PRESCRIPTIONS -in 1-n Front and ,Schuylkill Ave. Reading, Pa. You Can Always Do Better at Bloom's Bloom Furniture Co. Dealers in FURNITURE, CARPETS, BEDDING, ETC. ALL KINDS OF STOVES f 339 South Sixth Street Reading, Pa. ' Both Phones Cash or Credit Crane Electric Co. 111 North Ninth Street '25 Wiring, Fixtures, Appliances Lillian C. Moore Marion L. Anderson Thomas Jefferson Tea Room ' 524 Franklin Street Reading, Pa. Weekdays-Luncheon, ll to 2, Din- ner, 5.30 to 8 Sunday-Dinner, 4 to 8 XVe cater to Card Parties, Private Dinners and Club Gatherings 1n Our Special Rooms. Bell Phone 6680 lllllllIlllllllllIIIIIllllIIIllIllllllllllllllIllIIlIIlIIIllllIIIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIlllllIlillllllllllllIIlIIIIllllllIIIIIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllllll 103 ENDINGS AND ENDINGS ESTHER HAWKINS, Class February 1926 It is doubtful if anything would have happened had it not been for the telephone call that afternoon. Barbara had spent most of the day unpack- ing and, utterly tired out, had just lain down for a brief half hour's rest when the phone bell rang with annoying persistence. Half inclined to let it ring forever if it liked, she nestled her curly head still further into the velvet cushion and tried to ignore it. However, it wouldn't be ignored. It buzzed spasmodically with short charged pause-s between the maddening rings until at last with a tired sigh, the girl raised herself on an elbow and lifted the receiver. Barbara? Dear child, I have just heard of your arrival, and I was won- dering if you wouldn't like to take a sleigh ride with me and have tea at The House later on. Oh, Mrs. Meer, how perfectly adorable! I'm in the depths of dispon- dency, and you wouldn't wonder if you could get just one peep at my room. I can see you wagging your head already and I know I deserve it, but I can not be prim and orderly! You little featherheadlu laughed the voice over the wire. I wouIdn't have you different for th-e world. I thought old Ross would help drive the cobwebs, and I couldn't resist. I Dear old Ro-ss! I've thought of him heaps of times and I wouldn't ex- change one of his rides for all the toboganning in the Alps. That remains to be proved. I'll give you just ten minutes to comb that hair of yours and jump into something warm. Barbara turned away with a small smile of anticipation playing about her lips and with the weariness all gone, hastened about the room, hurling things right and left in her efforts to find lost articles. Once, during a hot chase after a missing shoe, she came up sharp against the window sill, and thrills of pleasure shot through her as she looked out upon the calm winter landscape flooded with mellow sunlight. The peace and beauty of it as well as the well-loved familiar outlines stayed her search until the sight of a dark object moving up the hill sent her away in another mad, breathless scramble. The first few -stars had already appeared when old Ross finally turned his head toward home. An expectant hush brooded over everything and surely enough after a while it began to snow. Softly and steadily the white, velvety flakes sifted down as if sent to tuck old Mother Earth in her bed with a celestial blanket made of frozen angel kisses. Quite royally they fe-ll, each in its allotted place. Some joined forcesiand made delicate. lacy patterns on housetops, or robed gaunt poles and hedges in long, sweeping, exquisitely fashioned garments, some drifted hither and thither in an idle adventurous spirit, transforming ugly, familiar objects into soft, shining masses queenly shaped. but lovelyg 'still others alighted upon treetops and with exquisite taste, left upon each tip a sparkling gem more precious than a kingly crown and far more rare. Notwithstanding the busy visitors from the sky, silence deep and penetrating brooded over everything. There is no stillness quite so wonderful as that which accompanies a snowfall. One can feel it, sense it as quite different from any other, and everything on account of it ceases 'to be as it' was before. ' 104 lllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Flowers For Every Gccasion BRING CHEER AND GLADNESS BY EXPRESEING YOUR THOUGHTS VVITH FLOWERS HECK BROS. EYQEETE Wyomissing, Pa. Bell Phone 1378-R Advance ideas in fme footwear featuring new lasts and recent leathers without neglecting service and de- pendability. ENDICOTT-JOHNSON 654 PENN STREET Reading, Pa. 4- , lllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIlIIllllIllIllllIllllllllllllIllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllIIllIllIllIIIIllIIIlllllllllllllllIIllllllllllllllllllllllllll 105 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll SUNSHINE and GTHELLO ENAMELED RANGES VVe make these ranges for the most particular people and they ought to be in use in every Berks County kitchen. Of course, you can buy a Range made a thousand miles from Reading, if you Want to take a chance. But Why take it when the best Ranges in the world are made right here by THE READING STOVE WORKS oRR, PAINTER at oo. CHARLES R. WERNER Real Estate, Insurance, Loans NOTARY PUBLIC 443 Washington Street, Reading, Pa. SODA A CANDY Ra mond Hinkel P. my d P H , ToGNETT1's alntmg an aper anglng Wall Pape, Ice Cream Cafe 409 REHR STREET, READING, PA. 746 Penn Street Reading, Pa. Phone ' FRUIT FLOWERS IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIllllllllllllllllIIIIIlllllIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIII 106 ENDINGS AND ENDINGS, Continued All of this Barbara vaguely fe-lt and as she came down the stairs towards the library, more than a mere change of dress had altered her appearance. The child of the afternoon's ride had disappeared and in her place a sophis- ticated woman-be-autiful, it is true, but self-possessed almost to coldness. As she reached the library door, she met her hostess who drew her aside with a few words of apology.? Mr. Meer, it seemed, had brought home an old friend just back from an extensive tour abroad and they were ensconed in the library at that very minute. Of course it was very stupid, but there was no ,help for it, and they just had to make the best of a bad situation. The fine old library was dark except for the flickering firelight glancing now and then into dim corners. Her first glance at the disturbing visitor was an indifferent one, but she could not prevent her eyes from straying back for a second glimpse. Although he was standing with his back to the fire and the flickering light concealed more than it revealed-there was some- thing oddly familiar about his shoulders and the pose of his head. Her re- flections were cut short by the welcome sugegstion of tea, but by the time they had settled about the fire she did not need Mrs. Meer's words of enlight- enment. Dr. jean, of course! How absurd of her not to have recognized him at that first casual glance! However, our Barbara was a woman of the world, and not a hint of her perturbation showed as she shook hands gravely with- out a sign of recognition. After some time of desultory chatter Mr. Meer broke in, Oh, I say, Jean, old fellow, do finish that tale you were telling me. Violet my dear, if you ever picked a fine time to interrupt it was just now. I had just started about his adventures and he was telling me a bully story about a girl who- Nothing of the kind, Mrs. Meer, just a pointless little tale about a girl still somewhere in Italy, I imagine. It happened at the Castle of the Doria in the Nervia Valley. You've been there, Miss Heath, I suppose? Mrs. Meer, happening to glance up just then, fancied she detected a faint challenge in his eyes as the firelight danced upon his face. The de- mure expression of Barbara's immobile features somewhat reassured her. Firelight is sometimes so uncanny. g Of course, everybody goes to see the Old Castle. I thought it was rather boring, but I Wouldn't have said so for worlds. P I 'lExactly. The tale too is rather boring, hastily, well not exactly boring, but rather-r-ah unfortunate. You see there isn't any end-at least not to my knowledge. No end, Jean! How queer! You were going along swimmingly-ah, I see you didn't know the lady's name. Ah, Meer, you are mistake-n. 1 DO know the girl's name, and perhaps it would make my story more vivid if I should bring it in. Mrs. Meer fancied she Caught a startled expression on Barbara's face, but it was gone in a minute. Well, Dr. Jean, we can scarcely judge floundering around in thedark. Suppose you tell us. I Barbara flashed her a grateful glance, and then settled back almost out of sight in the shadows. Dr. Jean was still standing on the hearth-rug, and as he stood irresolute, staring into the grate, the fire-light flickered and played about his face. I've known Italy for some time, and although I'd been to Dolceacqua several times, l'd never yet done the Nervia Valley alone. Well, at the 107 time of my story, I was poorly lodged in the best room the finest inn of Dolceacqua boasted. The place was deserted-and, as to visitors, I had the whole historic valley to myself. Now it'-s all right to talk about the vulgar herds of tourists, but after you have had a surfeit of your own society in a foreign land even the least of your countrymen is a welcome trespasser into your solitude. So you can imagine my joy when upon my return one day from a long wet tramp-it rains in Italy too sometimes- across the hills, I learned of the arrival of a party of Americans. Allegiance to the same flag when that flag is far away, is excuse enough to speak to anyone and it was not long before I knew them as well as if we had been neighbors for years. His face, as the shadows played upon it, was alight with the wholesome remembrance of jolly friendships. In the pause which followed, Mr. Meer ventured, I know, I've done it -some myself. It seems to stick. Barbara smiled at the stolid old squire and then stole a glance at Dr. Jean who was still staring unseeingly into the fire. 1 VVell, with a gesture as if tearing his thoughts from running amuck along pleasant channels. The result was that I offered to show them the Valley. We started at noon one fine day and a fine day in Italy is worth all the superlatives in our language. This particular one was indescribable. The best thing I can wish anyone is to pray that they might feel what we felt that day. 0ur path lay toward the mountains remarkably vivid upon the horizon, giving hints even 'at that distance of the glorious panorama of color waiting for us there. At every turn something new met our view and dazzled even me, prepared as I was in some measure by previous visits. There were heaps of ruins, now a chapel or monastery, now a deserted dwelling or mill looking anything but tragic and desolate as they assuredly must have been. Presently we wandered on to the Cypress Path, covered with red-brown leaves, looking in its marvelous garb of flashing colors like a fitting aisle for any gypsy bride. Every now and then through the tall, lovely trees we caught glimpses of the sea, intensely blue, churning itself into foam along the grey-green crags which bordored it. The Fire had been burning lower and lower, and by this time only the vaguest outlines of Dr. Jean's face were visible. All else had faded into misty obscurity. Barbara, no longer afraid of the frisky firelight, leaned forward in her deep chair, lost in the charm of his voice which ran on and on making all the other voices she had ever heard seem colorless and unreal. Well, soon after that I left them. Barbara sensed she had missed some of his words. but it was his viewpoint and not the stupid tale that mattered. --left them and the most beautiful girl of the tale-. Ah! breathed Mrs. Meer softly, but light as it was, it broke the tension. Dr. Jean, with a laugh, leaned forward-to stir the fire and went on in a lighter Vein. Yes, she belonged to the party and I flattered myself we were quite good friends after that walk even if I hadn't quite penetrated through her armor of reserve. lt was enough for me then that she had apparent1y-for- gotten my rather-r-ah informal introduction. But Miss-Miss-ah-. Suppose you call her Miss Stars and Stripes, came a voice sweet and provocative out of the shadows. Thank you, was the cool, level rejoinder. Your suggestion is quite apt. I can imagine she would have picked something of the sort. Mr. Meer looked from one to the other with a puzzled look on his stolid countenance while Mrs. Meer smiled a small, secure little -smile. 108 H A M P U E N The Suburb within the City l'l A M P IJ E N E ' H I! A DISTINGUISHED :5 H HOME SECTION EOR G Q DISCRIMINATING PEOPLE I: S HAMPDEN HEIGHTS The Suburb Within the City Those Who Care, Dwell Here H H A A HAMPDEN HEIGHTS REAL ESTATE COMPANY M M B . , , r P uilder. Oiiice. n 0 Samuel M. Sherman N. 11th and Perry Sts. E E, n NHEIGHIS nrlnnIs Manning 81 ArmstrOng's Walk-Over Shoe Store 636 PENN STREET Reading, Pa. 642 P61111 Street Circulating Library SL Borrow the newest books from Our Circulating Library at 156 for 3 days. NO references READINGS BEST ' Or deposits are required. SALAD DRESSING A . -f QV umunngqnnzrv 0 erlc3EcmL'ieml:Jews CO. llllIllllllllIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllIllIIIIllIIIllllIllllllllllIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 109 However, she had a mind of her own and had not quite forgiven. I knew it would be a lovely night and I had asked the stately Miss Stars-and- Stripes to prowl about the old Castle with me in the moonlight-I thought it would be a lark and all that. Unfortunately she didn't think so, and posi- tively crushed me by the terms of her refusal. Accordingly, much chastised I set out alone on my moonlight expedition. From the tone of his voice it was evident he had come to the important part of his story, the part to which all the rest had led. The Castle stands on a bluff overlooking the little town, but it might as well be miles from civilization-so complete is its isolation. There was a perfect full moon that night which illuminated the dim corridors and filled the ghostly rooms with dense shadows. The whole place radiated majesty and 'splendor in keeping with the lovely night. I wandered idly in and out, distracted by an oddly shaped stone here or :1 curious bit of debris there. After I had prowled about to my heart's Content, I found a flat stone facing the sea and sat down for a quiet smoke. The stillness of the place was pro- found, not a breath of air stirred but added its share to the white magic of the place. Suddenly a low sound, foreign to the peace about me, reached my ears. It seemed incredible, but after a time I became sure-it was a girl crying. I got to my 'feet and cautiously made my Way in the direction from which the sound came. After several devious turns I came upon her, face down- ward on a rock, sobbing as if her heart would break, and-yes it was our beautiful Miss Stars-and-Stripes. It struck me suddenly that with the per- versity of a girl's nature she had been consumed by a desire to visit the Cas- tle as soon as she knew it was difficult if not impossible to go. Then, op- pressed by the loneliness and stillness and having probably lost her way, she had become frightened. I didn't quite know why she should cry but the fact remained that she had. I had meant to steal away quietly for I knew she would never forgive me if I made my presence known then. I had al- ready begun to retrace my steps whe-n the funny side of the affair suddenly unfolded and, taken utterly unawares, I LAUGHED- A log fell apart abruptly and the brilliant light shone upon his face, vibrant with deep disgust. -Laughed like the fool I was. Oh I assure you it was funny enough then, but it lasted only a few minutes. g She stormed and raved and her prev- ious 'scorn was nothing compared with her anger. Between all manner of fierce appellations of cruel, unfeeling brute, selfish and unsympathetic, I learned that she had taken a walk and, slipping on a rock, had badly sprained her ankle. lt had already swelled considerable and the pain was steadily growing worse. I was all compunction and humbly begged her par- don again and again. But after the first spasm of anger, she had frozen up instantly and scarcely spoke a word all the way back to the inn. In 'spite of the shame and remorse which burned in me, the way did not seem long and I've thought since how glad I'd have been if I could have made it pleasanter. She bade me goodnight in icily polite terms without bothering to hide the smouldering fires of anger in her eyes. The calm which had ruled his voice and bearing during the earlier part of his tale had utterly disappeared and a fiercelkind of restlessness had taken its place. He left oif staring into the fire and b egan to pace up and down the hearth rug. Late the next morning when In sent up my card CI had purposely waited as long as I could so that she might be awakej they told me sh-e had 110 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllIllIllIIIIIllIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII WM. FIX 81 SON Wholesale y Fruit and Produce 201-203 N. EIGHTH STREET READING, PA. Francis W. Hussey LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - 225 North Sixth Street Reading, Pa. The Aristocrat of Them All Reading Ice Cream Manufactured by M. PANTELIS 551-53 NORTH 10th STREET Reading, Pa. Not a Fad, But a Food OLD THINGS MADE NEW Adams Manufacturing Company, Inc. Nickel Plating and Finishing of All Descriptions 746-48 CHERRY ST., READING, PA. 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Much speculation has arisen whether or not the famous Aeneas will receive forgiveness. DINNER DANCE On Saturday evening Queen Dido will give a dinner dance in honor of Aeneas. She has engaged the fam- ous Olympian orchestra for the oc- casion. MILITARY SCHOOL OPENS Mars, the chief instructor, invites all boys from the age of fifteen to twenty-five years to join. Parents should start their sons young. FOR OUR READERS Beginning with this Monday's is- sue, the not-ed beauty, Helen of Troy, will supply this paper with articles on How To Be Beautiful. lt is to be remembered that Miss Troy wears the crown of the most beautiful woman in the world. ..1..l...T. CONCERT On Tuesday evening in the palace of jupiter, the gifted Apollo will give a concert. He will have with him his golden lyre, which is valued at 325,000 .......i - WANTED A strong, capable youth to bear the world upon his shoulders for an hour or so while Atlas attends the conference of the gods. FROM CAESAR VENI, VIDI, VICI FOR HIRE Steeds for horse-back riding. Ap- ply to Apollo. Horses hired at your own risk. W 115 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII . Compliments of ESCHEDOR'S STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHS OF DISTINCTION 510 PENN STREET Reading, Pa. Pottsville Harrisburg IIIIIIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIllIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllII 116 ENTERTAINS Juno, the recognized leader of the social world entertained the women members of the Council at a bridge luncheon yesterday. The table dec- orations were azure blue and silver. Minerva was awarded first prize. y ACCIDENT Daedulus, the star reporter of the Mortal Review, had a slight accident near the Aegean Sea when his left wing became loosened. lt happened that Mercury was flying in the same vicinity and rendered assistance. Mr. Daedulus will take notes on the speeches of the -gods, which will be given tonight. - A LOST The golden prize apple of Venus, somewhere on Mount Parnassus. The reward of immortality will be given to the finder. FASHION Diana, at the Tyrian hunt yester- day, displayed the latest thing in hunting garments. She made a very graceful Hgure in a wood-brown, leather garment draped over her shoulder. Her quiver was swung ob- liquely over her right shoulder. A band of red silk was fastened about her head. .i.i......l.. WORLD TRAVELER, GUEST OF JUPITER Aeneas, the famous globe trotter is enjoying the hospitality of the king of the heavens. At present he is recuperating from his dreadful en- counter with the Harpies. ,l.1.-1-1- King Neptune isues favorable weather tomorrow at sea. II7 RED, RED RDSE bfi!-EOE AGNES V. MERTZ, Class 1926 June fs, C99 533 J 16 ' EJF. ..L. . .9 re, The golden Mexican moon shone triumphantly after its flight through the dark, heavy clouds. It shone upon the window balcony of a home in San Antonia where stood a pretty Andalusian girl, listening to the strains of a guitar mingled with the deep bass of a man singing- Cuando sali de Habana valgame Dios, Nadie me ha visto salir sin no fio, The unknown serenader sang his Spanish ballads until he was rewarded with a large red rose which came from nowhere into his hands. Placing the rose near his heart and throwing a passionate kiss towards the balcony, he wrapped his cape about himself and disappeared into the shrubbery. Next morning Dolores Annelsbey received the news that her cousin, to whom she had been betrothed since childhood, was coming to visit her aunt and herself. A dance was immediately arranged in honor of Don Pedro Garcia's com- ing. While the preparation for the entertainment were going on, Dolores kept to her room. Here she sat trying to analyze her feelings toward this un- known lover of the darkness and to determine how much she detested her cousilnf' ' ' if In the course of a few days Don Pedro arrived. No Dolores was there to greet him with a shy smile and cheery word. Where is Dolores, mi querida? he finally asked his aunt. She is complaining of a headache and is keeping to her room. Ringing the bell for a maid, he ordered, Please tell your mistress I wish to see her, if I may. The maid soon returned bearing Dolores' refusal, for now she had an op- portunity of disregarding the command of her domineering cousin. She also decided not to make her appearanpe in the drawing-room until it was time to assist in receiving the guests. p The first of the friends had already arrived when Dolores, looking like a true daughter of old Spain, with 'har deep red gown contrasted against the blackness of her wavy hair, came dojwh the stairs. Pedro came to greet her, but his only reward was a cold Good evening, as she passed him by on the arm of another gallant gentlemaglcgb Wlien the dance cards were beiiig filled, Pedro claimed hers, writing his initials behind every dance. P How dare you? the girl said scornfully, tearing up the card before his eyes. Juan, please give me another. This time she saw that Pedro re- ceived but one short extra before dinner. After the last guest had gone and she was in her room, Dolores opened the window leading into the balcony. She was just wondering if the un- known serenader was going to miss his nightly pilgrimage to her Window, when she heard the faint chords of music, the opening bars of La Palomal' 118 i IIlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllIIIllIIIllIllllllllllllllllllllll DANCE NEW READING HOTEL Cafe and Restaurant 36-42 SOUTH SIXTH STREET FAMOUS FOR OUR SEA FOOD AND ITALIAN DISHES Music and Dancing 10.30 to 12.30 Every Evening M. G. ALBERT, Proprietor WM. E. Gehry, Manager FOR FRESH HOME MADE CANDIES ANDTHEBEST Ice Cream, Sodas and Sundaes Come to SW E ET LAN D 816 PENN STREET The Finest Ice Cream Store in the City Frank Tyack 81 Son JEWELRY STORE Perfection in its full- est meaning is the aim of this store. We employ only skilled workmen in our watch and jewelry shop. 711 PENN STREET A 2 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIllIIIIIIIIIIlllllIIIlllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllll As the last words fell from the man's lips, a red rose again made its appear- ance from the mysterious nowhere. The man again backed into the shrub- bery and disappeared. At 9 o'clock she entered the breakfast room where 'she found a rose. and a note from Pedro lying near her plate. He invited her to go riding with a party of friends. She accepted, and the whole day passed pleasantly. Are you coming down to dinner? Pedro asked, as Dolores was going up the stairs after their ride. I think I shall be down, she answered pleasantly. Since morning her feelings towards her betrothed had changed. If he is able to make me enjoy myself as I did, surely he cannot be as terrible as I think him to be, she mused as she dressed for dinner. Won't you sing for us, Pedro? the old aunt asked when they were all seated in the drawing room after dinner. Before bringing out his guitar, Pedro looked questioningly at his querida and tenderly touched the big red rose in the buttonhole of his coat. He sang a few songs. Dolores was trying to think where she had heard him before as he began to sing. Cuando sali de Habana valgame Dios. Suddenly she knew. He was the unknown serenader of the red rose. He turned to her only to see a pair of shining eyes, laughing, cherry lips and a face delighted with happiness. The wise aunt slipped from the room and the two were left together. The golden Mexican moon shone on the same balcony, but the Andalu- sian mi-ss was no longer alone. The man of the flowing cape is no longer banished nor disappeared in the shrubbery, but receives the big red rosn from the giver while he holds her close in his arms. SENIOR POEM Reading High, our Alma Mater, The time of parting comes at lastg Bless us in your understanding, As you have blest them in the past. Who from out your wide-flung portals, Clad no more in Senior's gray, Stepped to face the world with courage Dear Alma Mater, guide our way! Softly fall the evening shadowsg I Softly fly the birds to restg And our class' dying whisper Breathe-s farewell to G. H. S. -Frieda Joseph and Sara Nagle. I IZQ IlIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllIllllllllIlllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllIllIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllll Compliments of Ghantrell Hardware and Tool Company Manufacturers of HIGH-GRADE BUILDERS' HARDWARE Reading, Pa. A WELL BALANGED WOMAN'S PAGE THE WORLD OF WOMANHOOD IS REFLECTED IN THE WOMAN'S PAGE OF THE 0 READING EAGLE The Home-The Community-The People's Own Newspaper Distinctly feminine facts, interesting things regarding the trend of fashion, cooking, health, music, society, entertainment, household economies and many other diversified subjects that come within the realm of woman's business, all form a part of a page in the Eagle especially provided for women. This page is thoroughly read every day by a vast host of eager, happy women who find it radiant with suggestions and helpfulness and bristling with news of vital interest. Delivered to Your Home-Daily, 10c a weekg Daily and Sunday, 13c a Week READING EAGLE COMPANY Reading, Pa. lllllllllllllllllllllllllIll-HlllllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 121 THE TEACHER'S TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS. MARGARET M. cooK, Class 1926 June The principal of Dunver High School was speaking. I am very sorry, he was saying, but our Modern Language Department is already filled. I think I may offer you the opportunity to teach solid geometry in our high school. That is all. To all appearance Elizabeth Lane was closely scrutinizing the carved figure on the arm of her chair. She traced it with her finger, retraced it, traced it again. lnwardly, however, her thoughts were in a whirl. After four years of preparation to teach a modern language, French, Spanish, or perhaps German in her home town's high school, she was now being refused because all those positions were filled. Should she apply to the school board in another city? That was the solution. Meanwhile, she would consider the -solid geometry. I really must know at once, said the principal kindly, observant of her perplexity. You see, there are many who would be more than willing to take this position. Besides, we must plan our work. l'll,--l'll take it, Elizabeth Lane faltered, with all hopes of making ap- plication outside of Dunver da-shed to the ground. She arose and went to the door. You'1l like it better than you think, Miss Lane, the principal said, seeming to read her thoughts. I hope so, she replied, and left. Murnsie, she later said to her mother, I know I won't like it. You remember how I disliked geometry? Imagine my having to teach it! l'll be an utter failure. And the pupils will be seniors, too! Try it, anyhow, advised Mrs. Lane. You may learn to like it. Never, cried Elizabeth as she burst into tears. School began a week later. The principal informed Elizabeth that her solid geometry classes were composed of seniors. One of the divisions, too, was very unmanageable, he said, but he hoped that she would be able to do more with the pupils than the other teachers had done. Thus, Elizabeth's troubles were increased. But the first few days passed, uneventful, to Elizabeth's surprise. She might have known that this was only the calm before the storm. Mis-s Lane, the new teacher at Dunver High, caused not a little excite- ment. She was young and pretty. Fashionably dressed, she seemed just like one of the pupils. With the girls, she was a favorite. The boys did not know what to believe, and were rather uncertain. On one never-to-be-forgotten clay, Elizabeth Lane was in charge of a study class. There was some unrest prevalent among a few boys, seniors. She felt uneasy. One of the boys got up, sauntered to the window, and stood there for an instant. Then he strolled down an aisle in which Elizabeth was 1 The Chew House - Germantown 1-22 IlIllllllllllllllllllllllllIIlllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllll u-I H. EDGA IllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll R NIEBEL MAKER OF PHOTOGRAPHS 237 NORTH SIXTH STREET Read ing, Pa. Her Home Is S0 Attractive -and nine times in ten, this compliment is given because of the pictures on her walls! Pictures make all the differ- ence between the interesting, cheerful home-and the dull and ordinary one. Charles A. Werner Correct Framing Specialist 534 WASHINGTON STREET Reading, Pa. ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW BONE, EAGLE 81 CO CONFECTIONERS Eighth and Franklin Sts. Reading's Finest 'ae BROWN'S MUSIC HOUSE Formerly Lichty's 17 North 8th Street IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll 123 at the time standing. When he came close to her, he said in a voice meant for her ears only, Miss Lane, does it hurt you to smile? He stood there peering into her face. Could he, Elizabeth wondered, see the fear in her heart? Could he penetrate into her mind with his fixed, piercing eyes, she asked herself? He must not see that she was afraid, Eliza- beth resolved. She would not let him read her thoughts. All the pupils had dropped their work, feeling instinctively that mis- chief was afoot. The teacher stared directly into the boy's face, meeting his gaze with one equally as bold. The boy lowered his eyes, stumbled to his place, sat down, and clumsily pulled out a book for study. Though -she did not know it, Elizabeth had gained aspoint. On that same day, the boy proved again to be an offender. In geometry class the pupils were passing to the blackboard. He alone remained seated. Glancing in his direction, Elizabeth repeated her order, I said that every one should go to the blackboard. NVithout looking up the boy knew that Elizabeth was regarding him. He also realized that the command had been repeated for his benefit. Every one includes you, persisted Elizabeth, addressing him. The boy rose quickly, and with a defiant air said, You needn't think you can boss me. No teacher can, let alone a little piece like you. Elizabeth felt no fear now, her task was to control her anger. She walked toward the boy. You don't dare strike me, the boy said contemptuou-sly. I shall be forced to do so if you do not obey me at once, she answered quietly. - For a moment they stood there, the teacher, a mere girl, the boy, a young giant. There was a flash of Elizabeth's white hand, a resounding blow, and then a crestfallen senior moving quietly to his place. During the remainder of the day, peace reigned. On the following day, the boy apologized. He did not know she was such a good sport, he said. He thought she was a coward. afraid to move her little finger against him. The rest of the semestr weas peaceable, there were a few small disturb- ances on account of unprepared lessonsg some pupils sent to the principal as resultg no more, however. The boys were friendly and gentlemen at all times. They liked their teacher, and as much as told her so. Thus, teaching solid geometry was not the hardship Elizabeth had ex- pected. ln fact, she forgot about the Modern Language Department. At the end of the semester the principal congratulated Elizabeth. You treated them just as they needed to be treated, he said, for they were too cock-sure of themselves. They needed something to bring them to earth, to humiliate them. Elizabeth stammered her disbelief that she had accomplished very much. As for that position in the Modern Language Department, continued the principal smiling, I believe there will be a vacancy next semester, and you surely will be given first 'chance at it. Elizabeth Lane now joyfully sta.mmered her thanks. I LAST DAYS OF GALUCIA I passed that barn wherein there stood, Half hidden by the weeds, A noble Ford from '92 ln mud up to its knees. A month had passed be-fore I saw The same old automobile- NVhy, the poor, sick, lone, lorn creetur Was minus every wheel! Another month and again I passed To find her as before, Except that she was missing A creaky, rusty door. The stuliings from the seats there bulgedg The roof was cavin' in Me thinks 'twas nothing left of her ' Except her musty tin. Ga1ucia's days are over And I loath to pass the place, For now there's nothing there at all Except a bare and empty space. 124 -Kathryn Hart. llllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllIIllllIIIllIllIIIIIllllllllIIIIIIllIllIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII CLAYTON I. MILLER Funeral Director 48 North Fourth St. Everything the Best in Funeral Equipment READING INDUSTRIAL LOAN AND THRIFT COMPANY Sixth and Washington Streets It is obvious that happiness and prosperity depend greatly upon health. For that reason, may we not ask you to remember that our knowledge and experience is at your command for main- taining sanitation and comfort in your home? Yours for Courteous Service EDWARD SCULL 85 CO. PLUMBING, HEATING, VENTILATING, DRAINAGE 10 South Fifth Street Reading, Pa. A DESK IN THE HOME! --for the High School student. duliflg z'ii'0g'i118 ilhildreii atnglesk in- . . e u y an app 1Ca1 n, pro- -for the bo s and girls going motes interest, a desire to excel and Y . to School. has a wonderful effect on the con- duct of the child during school days ' 'LOT the H1311 Of lady Of the Specimens in our Salesroom as low OLISC. as S12.00. The C. F. Heller Bindery 626-628 Washington Street llllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllll 125 liments of Ifo1b's Bakery THE COURTSHIP OF AUNT JANE AND UNCLE JOE CATHARINE M. BRIGHT, Ciass 1926 June -.. .. Down the road they came flying in their machine, yes flying. They were going so fast the wheel-s really spun around in space instead of on the dry, dirt road. But what did they care if they did raise such a dust that it took the tidy housemaids several weeks to clean it from their furniture? Uncle Joe and Aunt Jane were on their honeymoon. At last Uncle Joe was happy and contented because, after twenty long years of faithful courtship, he had won Aunt Jane's heart and hand. Yes, for twenty whole years he had been courting Aunt Jane and begging her to marry him. But she had always refused, always found some excuse, ex- cuses that the modern Jane would know were silly and unjustifiable. Where would they get enough money with which to start housekeeping? Who would raise her little nephew? How would she, as a busy married woman, find time to aid the people of the town who needed her help? There were many more excuses that she gave which were just as indefensible as these. During the whole courtship Joe had never been ill, not even with a cold. Aunt jane -said that of course such a healthy man could easily take care of himself. . 'But one night, exactly twenty years after their first meeting, Aunt Jane was awakened by a continuous knocking at the front door. She jumped out of bed, wrapped herself in a long kimona and descended the stairs. After in- quiring who was out, she opened the door to find the country doctoristand- ing there. ' Breathless and excited, he explained that Uncle Joe had suddenly taken ill and that they needed some one to nurse him. Would Aunt Jane be so kind as to be the one? Aunt Jane was dressed and ready in a few minutes, and she and the doctor sped on their way to Uncle Joe's home. In a few days, Uncle Joe was well enough to sit in a chair, but the doc- tor said that he would never get any better. Aunt Jane decided that he ne-eded some one to take care of him, so she made up her mind that they would get married. Uncle Joe could not stand. even to go through the marriage ceremony. But the minute that he was sure that the preacher had pronounced them man and wife, he jumped off of his chair in perfect health. It was all a trick. The doctor out of sympathy had helped him to play this game to win he-r in marriage. ' A At first Aunt Jane was angry, but 'she soon became glad that she had been the victim of the game, and, after learning to drive the new Ford which had been her wedding gift from Joe, they started on their honeymoon. 127 ALTON E. BOWERS Photographer Reading, Pa. THE HEART OF A THIEF ELIZABETH RUNDLE, Class 1926 June . It was a small chamber back of the M agic Balls poolroom, in which the two men conversed in cautious tones. And your trick, said the Master Mind tensely, is to get those papers f tl f - ' rom ie sa e for Bertrell, and on the side grab all the valuable stuff you can lay your hands on for us, mind. Awright, complied Egerton dt ll ', b h 1 y ut w at do I get for the risk l'm takin'? NVe'll arrange that after the job's done, practically. Just remember that Be't ll ' ' - ' ' 1 e s payin us well for swiping those papers. ' At this juncture, however, Egerton rose, left the poolroom, and -swag- gered carelessly down the street. That night, as the clock struck twelve in ringing, ominous tones -a dark figure could be seen gliding from shadow to shadow down the fashionable section of Concord Avenue-avoiding, as far as possible, the glare of the over-bright street lamps. It paused in the shade of an immense brown-stone front house long enough to read the inscription on the mounted door plate, and then slid around to the west piazza. Egerton, for it was he, looked dubiously around for an easy entrance. I didn't want to tackle this job in the first place, ' he growled to himself, as his keen eyesight failed to discover any access to the carefully guarded man- sion. Then he thought of a plan, and proceeded to follow it. purposes, thought the would-be intruder, as he shinned up the rainspout. He clambered on the roof, breathing heavily from his unusual exertions. He had some difficulty in opening the desired hall window, but finally his efforts were rewarded by success. lt was not long before any one awake on the second floor of the dwelling could have seen a thin pencil of light fprobably caused by a hand partly con- cealing the luminous eye of a flashlightj, threading its way through the maze of dark halls. It took its way down the thickly carpeted stairs, and into the private study of Mr. Brydson Mortimer. The safe was rather obstinate, and it was a good half hour before he took from among its contents a large envelope bearing three important- looking red seals. Egerton stuifed the parcel into his inner coat pocket, and then turned his steps towards the dining room. Good bit of stuff here. he murmured, as he stuffed tabl'eware and other valuables into his rather large knapsack. Crack! As he turned to go, he bumped into a chair. Fortunately the noise of its fall was stifled by the thick, velvety carpet. Allowing it to remain as it was, he tiptoed past the spacious but gloomy living room preparatory to his intended exit. A sudden noise caused the man to shrink quickly behind the heavy por- tieres and clench his revolver with a determined hand. Peering from be- tween the folds of thick stuff, he easily descerned two figures as his eyes be- came better accustomed to the gloom. They were murmuring in low voices and the burglar surmised that they were a man and girl, as one of the voices was deep and husky, the other clear and sweet. ' ' But, daddy, whispered the girl tearfully, I will go to work and earn a. little money, anyway. 129 No, Pat, replied her father, then people will know we have given up altogether. You will lose your social status, and never be able to regain it. No, work is out of the question. This house, and all its contents is mortgaged, is it not, daddy? con- tinued the girl. What the! gasped the intruder, as he strained his ears to hear more clearly. tl is, answered Mortimer. My only safety from prison depends upon those papers in the safe. Even then I shall go to jail for embezzlement un- less l can raise ten thousand dollars more by to morrow! With that rejoinder he buried his face in his hands, and the girl sobbed in her pain. Egerton clenched his lists, as a thought struck him, then retrac-ed his steps to the telephone table in the library. On the floor, beside the table, he placed the heavy bag of silver, and laid the envelope conspicuously on top of it. Sticking his hand slowly in his pocket he drew forth an object, half reluctantly, half willingly, and placed it behind an oil painting of Patricia Mortimer, in the hall. Then he laboriously scrawlecl a note that ran: Deer mister morteme1'- l herd yu and yure dauter talkin' in the room. if yu wil look bak of the pictur of yure dauter in the haull, yu wil find sumthing to yure advan- tige. wen yu get it bak agen, put it at the sam plase.-a frendf' After that, he vanished, quite simply. The next morning, after a night of sleepless' tossing, Patricia descended the stairs to try her inexperienced hand at preparing breakfast. Her eyes widened as she glimpsed the disorder of the dining room with the empty drawers hanging stiflly from their sockets and the overturned chair on the floor. Horror stricken, she rushed into her father's den. Merci- ful Heavens! 'she gasped as she saw the open safe door and noted the absence of the big envelope. She swayed dizzily, as blackness settled over her be- numbed brain like a blanket. lt was but a minute aftershe recovered her senses to drag her feet to the staircase, but 'it seemed an age before her father answered her summons. ' At her quick explanation, he said slowly, but still calmly, Now l have nothing left, Pat. The worst has come. But, daddy, cried the girl, had not I better phone the police and see if we can get the papers back again? T 1 believe that would be the wisest course, said her father as he sat down wearily in his great arm chair. . Patricia walked in a business like manner to the library telephon-e, but suddenly her self-possession left her as she uttered a cry of joy. Dad, oh dad, come here! she sang out joyously. Eagerness lent wings to his feet and he was at her side in a moment. , - l'm glad that they're recovered, he said, but, Pat, I still need the ten thousand dollars to see. me safely through. 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Show forth your green on the old, old trees, Give them the glory of beautiful leaves, Burst forth your green from the ground so bare. And dot it with colors everywhere. Send the trailing arbutus all over the hills, The violet so blue beside the bright rills. Send the gay feathered birds with their song on the wing, To help to announce the arrival of spring. ' -Eloise E. S. Hettinger. M O N I C A By M. LEONA GEHRET, Class 1926 February Scullville is a small town by the sea where most of the people make their living by fishing. On the outskirts of the town standing alone is a small but picturesque hut with its little quaint garden. The old place has been de- serted now for several months, and the weeds and vines left alone have started their work. Until a short time ago an old fisherman lived here with Kathryn whom everyone thought to be his daughter. She was not more than seventeen years, quite a pretty girl in an Irish way, with tip-tilted freckled nose, wavy red hair and large blue eyes. Her coloring was glorious, and seen among the fiowers, the picture produced was so lovely that it quite took your breath away. She seemed to fit so well into the scenery. Kathryn could not remember ever having a mother. She often wondered about this and when she brought up the subject her fisher daddy would jok- ingly say, Am I not enough for 'you,'Kathryn? Nor would he tell her how she came to havethe scar of a cross on the back of her hand. They were very happy, these two, even though it was quite a task to make a living. The fish- erman was ageing and it became harder and harder to work a whole day catching fish. The fishing season was almost over and they had not accumu- lated quite as much money as other years to tide them over the winter. Kathryn had the job of selling the fish and, therefore, fully realized their situation. ' ' 137 This year she had made a vegetable garden behind the house and this helped somewhat. She was afraid to think of the coming of winter, but she said nothing to her old Dad about the small amount of money, fearing he would worry. Someway she would pull them through. The very thought of the landlord made her shiver, for he was a terrible looking creature-tall, narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, his whole frame just loosely hung to- gether. Whenever he looked at her, she felt a shrinking inside, for he seemed so much an ogre who would like to devour her. The very thought of him fired her energy, and most of her waking hours were spent in the gar- den' or in taking the produce to town. Some distance from the hut in a small bungalow, Mr. and Mrs. Sheen, a middle aged couple of moderate means, were staying during the warmer months. Their home was in New York, but as Mrs. Sheen's health was 'fail- ing the doctor had advised her to get out of the city during the hot spells. Every morning for exercise the two would walk along the shore. It happened that on one of their strolls they passed the hut in which Kathryn and the fisherman lived. On seeing the lovely garden, the couple stopped to pur- chase some vegetables for dinner. WVhile Kathryn was attending to their wants, Mrs. Sheen noticed the scar on the maiden's hand and became quite excited. At this time the fisherman came walking up and in his friendly way en- gaged the strangers in conversation. Mrs. Sheen seemed very much inter- ested in Kathryn and in the course of the conversation asked how the child came to have such a scar on her hand. Before he realized what he was say- ing, he answered, She had that when I got her. Why, how did you get her? Mrs. Sheen inquired excitedly. Why he told her the old man could never say. She was but a wee lassie, no more than three years old, when I found her on thelbeach one morning. I knew she did not belong to any of the town 'folk and for several weeks I was on the lookout for some one to come in search for her. Time went by, but no one came to claim the child. We became good pals as the years passed. She thought of me as he-r dad and the time came when the thought of ever losing her was painful. It was the selfishness ia me, I guess. After I cam-e to love her I did not investigate further into her parentage. I am getting old now, and cannot work much. It grieves me to see Kathryn toil so hard in the garden and sometime I wish, I wish-. ' The old man stopped with his wish unuttered, for Mrs. Sheen was quite beside herself. John, John, do you hear? lt must be, oh it must be our little Monica. The scar proves it and who else could have a scar just that shape? They never discovered how she was kidnapped, but that was of no consequence now that she was safe with them again. 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' It hadibeen no longer ago than this morning when Mr. Clifford, the family lawyer, had called on Nancy and revealed to her the true state in which he had found Dr. Marlowe's affairs. The Marlowes had always ranked among the wealthy old aristocrats of that small western community. Why now were his two orphaned daughters left practically penniless? This was a question whiclrfound no answer, and Nancy fully realized that all responsi- bility rested upon her. She clearly saw that the only course open to her was to work all the harderat her story-writing. Instead of its being a mere pas- time, it would mean life to june and herself. A brilliant future had been predicted for Nancy by some of the leading critics of the country. If she had made good before, why couldn't she be a success now? With this in mind, Nancy stuck to her desk, and late in the nlggha ine, one of the old servants, could hear the click of the typewriter down t e a . . Sue was the only help retained by Nancy since her father'-s death. She had nursed both girls in their infancy and mothered them in their youth. Not for the world would she leave. and she had even offered her services free, but this generosity Nancy could not accept. lt was near vacation, and June had written for fare home. Things had not gone so well since June had been away. Nancy's stories had lacked a cer- tain something which most publishers wanted before accepting them. Through the kind aid of a friend of her father's, however, she had been able to have several published and had received a small sum from each. How June did enjoy' the vacation after being away from home so long! It was quite a relief to leave the congested cities of the East and get a breath of air for two months or so. Nancy, dear, she said one morning, do leave that old typewriter once in a while. I've heard it so much that I actually dream about it. There's no need' for typing so much. I'm sure you'll find enough time for that when I'm away. You look like a ghost. What you need is more of this wonderful sun and air. There's no ne-ed of denying yourself when there is so much. I'm perfectly contented, dear, Nancy had laughingly replied, not the slightest need to worry about me. June returned to her studies at the beginning of the fall term, and again returned home for the Christmas holidays. When the next vacation arrived, June's letters didn't show that she had her usual eagerness to come home. Some friends had invited her to 'spend the summer with them. To this Nancy consented, not wishing to deny June anything, and leaving all to h-er good judgment. Chrismas came once more, and the same excuse. June hadn't been home for over a year, her letters had been less frequent. How Nancy did miss her, but still she struggled on, 'for within a year and a half June would be graduated. Summer again, and no June! Her last letter had stated that she was having such a glorious time, Nancy's great love would not permit her to write and ask June to spend the vacation with Sue and herself. Late in November Nancy heard Sue's voice calling from below, Oh, Miss Nancy. . Sue's voice sounded a little strange, but still people's voices do not always sound the same. Nancy went down, and- in the hallstoodra- slight, gaudily dresesd figure, a mere shadow of a girl. .L . ' 1 . . 140 4 lllllllIllllllIlIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIl.IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIllllIIIIIllIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIllllIllIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Bd I1 ' 5 SYSTEMATIC SAVING has been the foundation of almost every outstanding' business success which you can call to mind. It is the only sure means of making' ready to take advantage of business opportunities as they develop, even as it IS the best protection in the event of illness or unemployment. 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It was her fault that June's life hung on a thread. One night while Nancy was keeping her vigil, she saw Iune's lips form her name. She bent down nearer the bed, June's eyes opened and for the Hrst time since her illness, 'she spoke. Nancy could clearly understand these words: Nancy ,dear, can you forgive? TUMBLE INN BERTHA B. KARPF We all have hobbies and ride them hard. Some of us delight in attend- ing the theatre, while others care more for dancing, swimming, hockey, basketball and things of that sort. I like all of these in moderation, but I have my best times in Tumble Inn. After riding to and from school in poorly ventilated cars and going through the same study card for one whole term with an occasional firedrill to break the monotony, I am ready for something different at the clo-se of the day. Every evening at the dinner table I face the same problem, whether to prepare my lessons or go to Tumble Inn. There is either a feeling of obligation that draws me to my books or a mysterious hand that leads me to Tumble Inn. I find myself at my desk at seven. At eight-thirty I am raving, simply can't stand it any longer. I must go to Tumble Inn. Everybody is out but Beanny. Now is my chance to go. Beanny can't tell at what time I stop' studying because she is our dog and has not as yet mastered the English language. By nine o'clock, I am having a most delightful time, when I am at Tumble Inn books are sovfar remote that I doubt their existence and school is unheard of. I never return until early in the morning, and probably you will be surprised when l tell you the exact time, which is between six-thirty and seven. Do you approve of such hours for a schoolgirl? But Tumble Inn is simply a pet name for my bed. It is so inviting that I tumble in on the 'shortest notice. 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Ah-that was an adventure! lf Father has heard your story, l'm sure I have not, spoke up a third and feminine member of the party, the pretty Lady Mary. So won't you tell it just once more, not leaving out any of the bloody details just because l'm a woman? ' Nay, not bloody, Lady Mary, but l'l1 tell it the best I can, promised the old gentleman, leaning back with an air of satisfaction at having found a person who had not heard his favorite tale. He cleared his throat, gazed into the tire, and began- It was twenty-five years before you were born, Lady Mary, in 1677, that I made a voyage to Constantinople with my Uncle Tom in his ship, the Car- oline. I was only twenty then, and I looked forward to the long and dan- gerous trip with a good deal of joy and many pleasant anticipations, for twenty is ever as fond ofits adventures as sixty is of its warm firesides. Well, I had my first taste of danger then, and though l've had more perilous experiences since, there had been none sovsweet. We were three days off the Spanish coast when We sighted her, the pirate 'ship--not that we knew then that she was manned by buccaneers. We soon suspected it, however, when we saw that she flew no flag. She was a handsome -ship, Lady Mary, and I shall never forget her as she came gliding across the water with her sails blown out and the setting sun behind her- a big, bold ship. W-ell, we were soon positive that she was a pirate, for 'she tired a broadside at us that nearly sliced us in two, and then her men boarded us. Lady Mary, you are a brave woman, but if you had seen those men, you would like have died of fright. They were handsome, bulking brutes with rings in their ears and knives between their teeth-big and bold like their ship. XVhen the fight was over, and it lasted but a few minutes, they had all our valuable cargo, gold, spices, shawls, emeralds, all the goods that came to us from the Orient by way of Constantinople. All our men lay dead but myself and two other sailors, brave, loyal men. They took the three of us with them. ' Well, Lady Mary, they did not kill us, nor yet torture us. True, they starved and beat us, but that would be judged a kindness fit only for an angel in those rough days. They took us to Barbary and there sold us as slaves. So it was that I came into the hands of the rich Arzak, a Jew of Mo- rocco. I was made water-carrier, and my duty was to carry heavy pails of water from a well several miles outside the city walls. Every day I went with a band of other slaves and an overseer to this well, and I carried so 145 IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllIIIIlllllllllllllIllIlllllIlIIIIIIIIllllllllIlllllllllllIIIlllllllIIIlllllllllIlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Do you know the difference between the cost of a solid brick house and one built of less permanent material? Come and see us. We will tell you. GLEN-GERY SHALE BRICK CO. 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True, true, and this is why I am not. One day as we made our journey to the well, I chanced to look down to the harbor, and there saw a 'sight that made my heart beat fit to burst. It was a ship, an English ship, and it flew an English flag! I have never seen a ship that was more beautiful to these eyes. Now the well where we drew our water, Lady Mary, was on the edge of a cliff, and below this cliff was the sea. So you see my task was ea-sy. The water was drawn from the well by means of a long pole fastened to the jars. One end of the pole was lowered into the well., the jars were then filled, the men then hung onto the other end, and the jars were raised. ,The one end of this pole extended over the cliff, and it was at this end that I took my place. We lowered the jars into the water. Down they went with a splash and a gurgle. Then the order was given to raise. Up went the jars, down went the pole, and I very neatly slid off my end over the cliff, and down, down, down, spinning over and over, sixty feet into the water below. I man- aged to get my body into a vertical position, and so accomplished as neat a dive as on-e could wish for under the circumstances. Once in the water I dove deep and swam under the very edge of the cliff where there would be little danger of the men seeing me. They did not and soon gave me up for drowned, and no doubt growled at the extra load my share of the water put upon them. i'After that, all was easy. When night came, I made my way along the shore down to the harbor and easily got out to the ship where the captain, who never told me whether he believed my tale or not, agreed to take me home to England. f . 147 THE MISSING EMERALD MARIAN J. MOYER, Class 1926 June The home of James Vlfentworth was the scene of a great uproar because the entire household was searching frantically for the precious Wentworth Emerald, whose disappearance had been discovered that morning by Mr. Wentwoi-th's father. The detectives, who had been sent for, were completely bafiied and could find no clue whatsoever. The gem, whose disappearance caused so much excitement, was a prized possession of the Wentworth family. Away back in 1790 it had been given to a Wentworth by a very wealthy French noble as a reward for saving his life. He had prized it very highly during his life. At his death it had been given to his eldest son, and since that time had' been in the family. The stone itself was a clear brilliant emerald set in a gold brooch of a very deli- cate and intricate design. ' For weeks no trace of the missing jewel was found, although skilled de- tectives had been employed in the search. Every plan conceivable was put into execution, but it was to no avail. As the weeks grew into months and the months into years all hope of recovery was abandoned. Twenty years later Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth sat in their living-room dis- cussing the plans for redecorating and refurnishing the room. I shall put this table in another room, said Mrs. Wentworth, as she placed her book upon the table beside her, which they had received from Mr. Wentworth's father who had been dead for fifteen years. Imagine their surprise upon hearing a click and seeing a drawer in the table open! A drawer in a table that had never been known to have one! Noticing in it a strangely familiar and yet unfamiliar green velvet box, Mr. Wentworth picked it up and opened. it. His wife uttered a cry of astonish- ment for there, on the yellowing satin of the case, lay the long-lost Went- worth Emeraldf' ' After looking at it for a few moments Mr. Wentworth. turning to his wife said, Poor father. it hardly seems possible that his own act caused him to worry so much. I believe that he placed the jewel in this drawer. whose existence was known to himself during one of those spells at which time he never knew what he was doing. Probably his fears were excited by the robbery which took place near our home, and he became worried about the safety of the brooch, added Mrs. Wentworth. ' I 148 IIlllllIllIllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllIIIIlllllllllIllllllllllllllIllIIlllllIlIIllllIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll c ,I fi: Ev cannc tg 'Dress 3.0 813 Penn Street Coats and Dresses That Reflect Every Whim of Fashion -N2-'if' WE SPECIALIZE IN CLOTHES FOR THE YOUNG MISS sl gm. A WARNIN G 1 D 't V ait until some doubtful agent comes along and sells on W you a magazine you don't want-and then FAIL TO GET. This is an everyday occurrence and almost every reader in Reading has paid the penalty. SAFETY I SAVING and year round SERVICE at your command Ask us for a catalogue or sample copy. Select what you want! Make your own club! Any Magazine-Anywhere Drop a Card or Phone Bell 3685-W I I. EDWARD MOYER THE MAGAZINE MAN Successor to Stanley R. Kaufman 1318 MULBERRY STREET lllllllllllllllllllIllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIHIllllllllllllllllIIIlllllllllilljllllIlllllllll 159 IIIlllllllllllIllHIM!!llllIlllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllll The news of the discovery soon spread and their friends rejoiced with them. - Three months later, when Ralph Wentworth, son of James Wentwortli, and his fair bride stood receiving congratulations from their friends, the beautiful Wentworth Emerald brooch was gleaming on the bride's -snowy satin gown. i 1 1776 ,X ,s 0 150 lllllIllIIllllIllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllIllIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIllIllllIIllIIIllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll IN CUR GIRLS' SHOP You Will Find Clothes That Count And they are most important. There is quite a bit to this problem of the right thing to wear. We must take into considera- tion color, line and type. There are things to suit you-you may be small or large or very thin or evenrvery fat, but we are sure We can give you the very type you need. VVe have handsome coats in the new materials, trimmed with fur and made in a variety of styles. There are fascinating dresses for every occasiong slickers in alluring colorsg blouses and skirts and many other things you can make good 'use of. We might tell you heaps about the little things that play a big part in a girl's life, the things that make or mar a costume- or a party for that matter. The jade ear-rings that can make a plain face piquantg the scarf that obligingly lends its color and sparkleg the silken stockings that are the right shade for a charm- ing contrast, and so many other desirable things which may be found here. We like you to shop around and discover these things for yourself. We know you will find many interesting things if you will look carefully and do a bit of thinking. A i mwanuvus Third Floor, Four Elevators. FOR BEAUTY WORK G0 T0 E. Catherine Taylor's BEAUTY PARLOR R A J A H 225 North 'Ninth street Permanent Waving, Facial, Mar- celling, Hair Dyeing, Manicuring, Wihner 8: Vincent's Playing V Hair1Cutting, Hair Goods. Keith-Albee - The Quality Shop 156 DOUGLASS ST. l And Feature Pictures Cafpggacco Cigaggrs Iifysxgm 1 THOS. C. GRIESEMER, Prop. Q r ' , lllllllllllllIlllllllllllllfftlllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllll ' 151 LS DOL RISTMAS PLAY - CH NE 1926 JU 0-A U1 SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS AND FAIRIES IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllIllllIIHIIITIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII KEEP THE F RIENDSHIPS OF SCHOOL-DAYS ALIVE WITH PHOTOGRAPHS ZH ritz Svtuhrn Photographs that Please 346 North Sixth St. Q Bell 3779-R 1 Open Sundays 10 A. M. to 3.30 P. M. Special Prices to Graduates START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT- ECONOMIZE by shopping at the Ellis Mills Store, you'll find Prices Always the Lowest. wh ere Everything in Women's and Children's Apparel. Dress Ac- G d Toilet Articles, Jewelry, Etc. cessories, Leather oo s, Our stocks are always right to date and varieties satisfactory selection. ....-...,p.-- ELLIS MILLS The Bee Hive Store-647-49 Penn Street READING, PENN'A that afford lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllll 153 IIllllllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIlllllIlIllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllIlllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllll ARNOLD'S BOOK BINDERY READING, PA. When you think of the Theatre - Think of Carr and Shad, Inc. ARCADIA PRINCESS-SAN TOY-SCHUYLKILL AVE. THEATRE Featuring High Class Photoplay Attractions ..-5,5.g,s.- THE STRAND Fully Equipped For Everything VAUDEVILLE-PICTURES-CONCERTS Personal Direction Carr Sz Schad, Inc. SPLENDID NEW HOMES Attractively Designed and Carefully Built to Please Particular People 412 TO 422 WEST DOUGLASS STREET Remember, an H. R. Breneman Co. House is Never a Cheap House, But a Well-Built House That is Low Priced Make Your Selection Now Terms If Desired H. R. BRENEMAN CO., Inc., Builders Phone: 5182-R-1660-M . 742 SCHUYLKILL AVENUE IlllllllIIllIIIIlIllIllIlIIIIIllIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIllIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 154 1926 - JUNE CHRISTMAS PLAY - HOLLY WREATHS 155 CHRISTMAS BELLS P A T H O S HELEN ROTHERMEL, Class 1926 June The whir of taxis cut sharply in on the cold December air. Although the clock in the tower chimed but eight solemn peals, a mass of people im- patiently awaited the opening of the great theatre doors. As the force of the nocturnal winds became more terrific, women drew their furs more tightly about their necks, and men pocketed their hands with a shudder. Only one thing could possibly have tempted the throngs out on such a night. The fact that the famous Rachmaninoff was to make an appearance at the Stanton had attracted not only the rich but also the musical. Again a biting gust of wind excited the emotional crowd. With the hope of allaying an attack of the winter's fury, the people swayed mercilessly ' h against one anot er. Suddenly the portals were thrown wide open, revealing the brilliance of an artistically wrought auditorium. Then well-groomed ushers escorted the people to their respective seats and endeavored to quickly dispose of the ever increasing mobs. Taxis and exclusive cars filled with luxuriously dressed occupants became more and more numerous. Women in sealskin and ermine sallied graciously down the aisles, well aware of the focused at- tention they were receiving. Everywhere wealth, indomitable wealth, was evident. Ding, dong, dong! The clock in the tower struck eight-thirty. A sudden hush settled like a great balm on the teeming mass of humanity. A shadow had fallen across the stage as a tall personage strode carelessly toward its center. The great Rachmanioff bowed profusely before he proceeded to satisfy the mute appeal for his talents. But outside the theatre there was one who strained his ears for the echoes of the musical genius within. An old man, withered and bent with suffering of mind and body gravely counted the coins contained in his worn purse. Four dollars and sixty-five cents. A truly pathetic sum upon which to depend one's very existence! Stroking back from his temples several tufts of iron gray hair, the man sighed -softly. It was indeed impossible to obtain admittance to the theatre when those few bills had to be divided for the dire necessities of life. The wonderful strains of a Sonata floated from the comfortable atmos- phere of the auditorium to the raging crispness without. A smile of satis- faction transformed the man's constrained features to an expression of awe- some sweetness. Suddenly the pathetic figure has ceased to tremble at the cold piercing his meanly clad body. The old man drew nearer the doors, vainly endeavoring to gain a glimpse of the great artist through some pos- sible crevice. As he was thus enraptured by the deep melody echoing from within, a door opened to reveal the curious eyes of an usher. Frowning most discon- certingly, the usher said, This is no charitable institution, gran'pop. We do not take in beggars. Whatever a person of your type has in common with a place like this is a mystery. Before some cop comes by, you had better be moving alongt. I surely won't be annoyed by an old gent looking mightily suspicious. Glancing most piteously at the usher and then at The Stanton, the poor vagrant stifled a sigh, and clasped his benumbed fingers forlornly together. Without a word he hobbled out into the face of the cold. As the aged in- truder humbly vanished among the motley crowds scurrying to and fro, a white something dropepd from his pocket. Noticing the object with amused curiosity, the usher picked it up and examined it. Nothing more nor less than a name card bearing these words- NATHAN M. FORDLEY. Nathan M. Fordley! exclaimed the usher dazedly. Can it possibly be the bankrupt Nathan Fordley, founder of The Stanton, this theatre? Again the bewildered man pondered over the small inscription. Yes, without a doubt, it must be he and the way I treated him a moment ago-2 It was a verv excited usher who dashed madly down the street, vainly seeking a shabby, tottering individual now hardly representative of the for- mer Fordley prestige. However, ten minutes later the young man, sobered and greatly disappointed, returned to The Stanton still bea.ring the pathetic white card with the NATHAN M. FORDLEYH written neatly upon it. 156 llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllIIlllllllIllllllllIlllllllllIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII White House Bakery R. WILLIAMS, Mgr. DELICIOUS PASTRY Keystone Badge CO. We Specialize in Buns and Doughnuts 612-614 Court Street - Reading, Pa. 405 Schuylkill Avenue Ninth and Buttonwood Street Market Central Market DeLUXE CONFECTIONERY Nothing But Quality 549 PENN STREET Bell 1703 Telegram Printing Company Commercial Printers 716 FRANKLIN STREET, READING, PA. lllllllllllllIIlllllIIIllIlllllIIllllIIlIllIIIllllIIIllIllIlIIIllIllIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 157 NG JACKS LAY A JUMPI SP CHRISTMA UNE 1926 J 158 GINGERBREAD MAN AND THE CANDY STICKS J Table of Contents Page Page Class 1926 February Washington Crossing Dela- March ................... 25 Ware ---------------------------- ------------ 7 8 Officers .............. ...... 2 7 poems Photographs ,,.,,, ,.,..... 2 7-40 Clubtpoem 96 Song 24 In Battle Array ,.........s... ,... ' 83 Class 1926 june Last Days of Galucia ..........., 124 Christmas Play . Myfielf and I ................... ..1. 8 8 Pictures .........,.. 134, 152, 155, 158 Think a Little More .............. 132 Officers ............ ............................ 4 5 Sesquicentennial Exposition ...... 79-80 Photographs ........ 1 ................ I .... 45-72 Scholarships ............................ ....... 1 7 Song, ,,,,,,-.,...,,. ' ........,..... ........ 4 2-43 Stories I Committees .............,............. L ..,.. 23 , ' Extra-Curricular Clubs ................ 18-20 Awakemng' The C ' 1 N140 142 Faculty -. -4-.'.-. , .-i-.,'.n...------------i------V---, 6-13 Capture, The .,.,..........,...,... 145 147 Graduates Now in College ......,..., Q14-15 Courtship of Aunt Jane and Humorous ...,...,.......................... 21, 73-77 Uncle Joe '' 127 Illustrations Endmgs and Administration Building , of 13115111185 ---- 104,,107, 108, 110, 112 Exposition .............................. 16 Green Eyes ..,,,,.,,...,.,...,,,,,,.,.,,,,. 101 Airplane View of Exposition 16 Heart gf 3 Thief, 'Lhe --.,-,-' 130 132 Chew House ....... L ..... l ................ 122 How I Like Myself Colonial Kitchen ....... - 93 As I Am ,....,,.,,,,,,,,,,,, 90, 93, 95, 96 Delaware Bridge ......... 78 Ming Vase, The ,,,,,,,,,,,, 4, 5, 41, 44 FI'Hl1k11fl,.Be11,li1l11111 ...... ...... 1 12 Missing Emeraldg ............... 148-150 Gymnasium Group ............ 22 Monica ,,,.,,.A,,.,.,,,.,.,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,4, 1138 lndependence Hall .......,.......... 81 Jefferson Showing Draft ...... 80 Morris, Robert .....,.................... 102 Pillion ..,.................................... - 150 Spinning Bee ..... 76 159 Table and Chair -. 81 Stage Coach .,...,. ...... Olympian Times, The .,.,.. 115,117 Pathos ,..,,......,....,.,,.,.,,,.,....,,,,.l,. 156 Red Rose, The ...,,..,,,,,,.,,.... 118,120 Storydof Fantasy, A ..,.,... 85, 86, 88 Teachers Trials and Tribulations, A ,.,,.......... 122, 124- Tumble Inn ,,..,.... ,,.,,,...., 159 , 142 ll aff: I 1 0 N ll , . I Ns a l l . 1 , U 1 -I O ' - lndexnto Advertisers X ' is Page Adams 'ManuTactu?ing Co., Inc. .... 101 Albert, Mr. M. G. ............ . ................ 119 Arnold's Book Bindery ....,............. 154 Belagyi, J. .,,..........,................. .... 8 4 Bennett Co., O. H. ........ , ....... ..... . - Berks County Trust Co. Berkshire News Co., Inc. Bloom Furniture Co. ........ ...... - Bone, Eagle 8: Co. ........ .. 136 141 109 Bigony Battery Service .,.,... ....... 1 00 103 123 89 128 Bon Ton .................... .... Bowers, Alton E. .,...,....................... . Boyer, Walter ..........,.,,...., - ...........,. 143 Breneman, H. R. Co., Inc., Build- ers ,,,,,.,,,, I ,,,..,..,,.....................,..... 154 Brown Music House ........................ 123 Brown's Sons, F. M. ..... ....... 1 31 Carithracas, M. ............... . Carr 8: Schad' Theatres 119 154 Chantrell Hardware 8: Tool Co... 125 13 114 92 Cohen's Jewelry Store ..,................. Colonial Trust Co. ......................... . Common Sense ..................... ....... Crane Electric Company ...,.......... 103 Croll 8: Keck ......................... ....... 9 7 Davis Coal 8: Sup 1 CO. ............. . P Y Deininger, E. J. 5 ..,......,..... Dulaney, Bob ...................... ....... Eisenbrown, Edw. P. ..... , 139 131 DeLuxe Confectionery ...,... ....... 1 57 143 89 153 Ellis Mills ............................... ....... Empire Bottling Works ..... ....... 1 36 Endicott Johnson .............. ....... 1 05 Eschedor, H. H. ............... ....... 1 16 Fairy Silk Mills ........ ....... 1 14 Ferrin .................. I ............... . . ...--.. 109 Fix, Wm. 8: Son ............................ .- 111 Fries, Authur E. ............................-- 84 Fritz studio QR. F. Fritzl ............ 153 Fritz, R. B. .......................-.-..------- 2 ---- 84 Gates Candy Store ............... ....... 1 13 Glen-Gery Brick Co. .... ....... 1 46 Giles, John S. ........ . ........... ....... 1 31 Goldman, Miss lrene ........ ....... 1 39 Gougler 8: Luft .......,............. ....... 1 09 Gray, John XV. .................................. 136 Greenwald, Mr. ................................ 103 Griesemer, Mr. Thomas C. .......... 135 Hammels Drug Store ...................... Hampden Heights Real Estate Co. ........................... 1 .................. . 109 Heck Bros. .................................... . ...... 105 Heller, C. F. Bindery ........ ....... 1 25 Hettinger Bros. .................. ....... . 114 Hinkel, Raymond ............................ lgg Hintz, J. Geo. ................................. . Hoffman, Walter C. CReal Es- tatel ......................................... Hollinger, Ivan R. .,....................... - Hussey, Frances W. ...... - Jeannette Dress Shop ......... ....... Joseph's Economy Store Kalbach, J. W. ........... - ....... ...... - 136 143 111 Ideal Tailors .................... -..- ...... . 113 149 143 97 113 Kase, J. M. 8: Co. .......... . 4 Page Keller, George ..,,,.,,.,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,- ,,.-- 9 7 KCyStOI18 Badge Company ,,,,,.,,,,,, 187 Kinney, G, R, Co, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,.,.--,,, ----' 1 3 6 K01b'S Bakery ..,.,,.,,.,.,,.,,,.,,, ,.,,- 1 26 Kemlllerer 8: Zechman ,,,,,. ,,,-- 1 39 Kline, Eppihimer 8: Co. .... ..... 1 44 Landis, B, Y, ,,,,,., ..,-,,,.,,,,, -..-, 3 9 Lewis, Mr. Paul .........,. ,,,,, 89 Luden, Wm. H., Inc. ,.,, ,,,,. 9 1 Maier's Bakery ,,,,,,,,,,,. ..,-- 1 46 Mathias, H. E, ,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, 1 03 Miles, E. B. ,.,.....,,., .,,.,,., ,,,.,,.,, ,,,, 1 1 3 6 Miller, C. I. .,.,,,,,,.,.,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, 1 25 Miller, Thomas, Plumber ,,,,,, ,,,,, 9 2 Moyer's Drug Store .,.,,,,,,,,, ,-., , 92 Moyer, H. Edward .,,..,.. , ,,.,,.,,,,,,,,,,,.,, 149 Moyer, Reuben E, ,,,,.,,,.,.-,,,,.---,.A-1- 84 New -York Floor Covering 8: Lug- , gage CO. ................................ ...... 1 13 Niebel, H. Edgar ,.,,,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,.,,,,,,, 123 Nistle, F, P, ,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,-,. ' 92 Nuebling, Sporting Goods ......... f -- 100 Pantelis, Mr. M, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-, --,.- 1 11 Paul's, Men's Wear ,,,,,-,.,,,,,,,,,-.,.-1,-- 146 Parish Manufacturing Corp. ........ 133 Penn National' Bank ,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 99 Pollyanna Shopp, The ,,.,,,,,,,,, ,,,,, 1 39 Pomeroy's ,....,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,, ,,,,' 1 51 Rajah Theatre ,,.,,,,,,,,,, .,,,, 1 51 Raser, William H. ...,,,.,,,.,,.,,,,,,,,,.,, 84 Reading Eagle, The ,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,-,, Q, 121 Reading Industrial Loan 8: Thrift Co. ........ ........................................ 1 25 Reading Knob Works ,,,,.,,,,,,, ,.,,, 9 2 Reading Lumber Co., Inc, ,,,,,,,,,,,, 94 Reading National Bank ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 135 Reading Paint and Glass Co. ...... 99 Reading Shoe Market ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 82 Reading Stove Works ,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,, 1 0 6 Rehr, Garrett J. 8: Bro. .... ..... 8 7 Reinhold, D. P. ,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,, ,-,,- 1 36 Robitzer, Fred H. ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, 1 39 Saylor, B. 8: J. ,.,,,,,.,.,,,,,, ,,,,- 1 45 Schlegel, Charles H. ,.,.,, ,,,,, 1 44 Scull, Edward 8: Co. .... ..... 1 25 Seidel, Undertaker ,,,,,,,.,,,,,, ,..,- 9 9 Silvis, D. Benton ....,,.,..r....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Sondheim's Clothing Store ........,. Sternberg School of Music, The Taylor, E. Catherine ..,.,..,,,,, Telegram Printing Co, ,..,,,.,,,,,,,.,, , Thomas Jefferson Tea Room ....... - Tognett1's ...,.,,,.........,,,,,,,,,,,...,,,,,,,, M 97 144 114 151 157 103 106 Tyack, Frank 8: Son ,.,,,,,,,,, ,, 119 Walkover Shoe Store ....... 109 Weaver, Charles A. ...... 123 114 106 157 98 113 111 108 131 131 Wei1er's, Flowers ...... Werner, Charles R. ..... - White House Bakery ....... Whitner, C. K. 8: Co. ....... - Willson, Charles G. Co. Wittich, Mr, Otto .,.,,,,,,,,,, Wolff, Ella M, ,,,.,,,.... - .,.,,,,,, If Yellow Cab Co. ,,,.,.,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,, ,,,, , Zimmerman-Leahy Garage .......... 160 W , v .Q 'Lil f A Q 0 3 5 3 i ? l I nl
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