Hall High School - Hall Light Yearbook (Spring Valley, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1921 volume:

PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS, 1 THE ACADEMIC IU ILDING Jin Jltemorg of 3 3 (D allnrmt T01jo acnu'Li its a member of the JBonrb of Jctnuation of tlje JSall Qhmmaljip Jjigl} anb fSocational J cljool from tlje time of it’a firat organization in 1914 to the time of hia bcatlj, J ooember 14, 1920. 4. iforcUmrb May this issue of the Hall Light prove a volume of interest to all who read it now; may it become a treasure house replete with priceless memories, in the years to come. ______________________________ 5. Annual jfeff Editor in Chief-----------------------------------Anthony Faletti Assistant-----------------------------------------Margaret Keay Associate Editors Senior-----------------------Robert Van Tress and Frances Reiter Junior--------------------------John Maurer and Mildred Sweeney Sophomore-------------------------Henry Decker and Thelma Schatz Freshman------------------------Michael Bender and Loretta Dwyer Staff Artists---------------------Ollie Enyart and Carl Bouxsein Business Manager----------------------------------Dallas Schurtz Business Assistants—Gregory Doyle, Hazel Sherrard, Carl Boux- sein, Joseph Eschenbaum. Faculty Advisers______ Win fred Wilson and Lee M. Taylor ANNUAL ST AFF HONK OK MELTON', A. B. Superintendent. Indiana State Normal School Indiana University University of Chicago. 10. ALBERT E. DUNCAN, B. Acct Commercial Dept. Gem City Business College BEATRICE BROWN Physical Training Francis Shinier School Columbia College of Physical Education MRS. GEORGE DYER Arts and Science Northern State Normal Bradley Polytechnic Institute Philadelphia Hospital U. LLOYD H. HOLLIDAY, B S. Agriculture and Athletic Coach South Dakota State College MARGARET H. FULLER, A. B. French and English Knox College PAULINE A. KRUEGER, B. S. Commercial Lewis Institute University of Chicago Gregg School. 12. AGNES MEWHIRTER, A. B. History. Beloit College ROGER B. SMITH, B. S. Science. Kalamazoo College Purdue University. University of Chicago - 13. MARIE SANDERS, A. B. Domestic Arts and Science University of Illinois. ALLEN C. TV I, El! Alariial Training and Printing University of Illinois Bradley Polytechnic Institute EMMA FALETTI Office Assistant SILVIO AVON Debating Society Debating Society (2) Vice President (1) Class Treasurer (2) Staff “Hall Times (4) A tower of strength—In the time of need. AMY B0UXSE1N Entered as Sophomore from Hopkins Township High School. Basket Ball Captain (3)-(4). A Sweeter disposition hath none. JAMES BARTO Class Secretary (3) Basketball (l)-(3)-(4). Football (2). With his basketball prowess and his Essex, his popularity with the girls is uncomparable. EMMA 1) EVERT Basketball (l)-(2)-(3)-(4). Literary Society (1). “You would never know it, but once upon a time I was bashful. 18. MARY HANNEY Entered as a Junior from Sin-sinawa H. S. Class Vice-President (4) Basketball (3)-(4). I want what I want when I want it.” WILLIAM BURNELL Shine” Debating Society (l)-(2). Potoball H. (3). Basketball (3)-(4) H. Dramatics (4). He’s a perfect “Mynheer Her-toginbush.” LAURETTA KKAY Class Secretary (2). Literary Society (1). “I want a hero!” EDWIN BURNELL 44Pat” Debating Society (l)-(2). Basketball H. (3)-(4). Football H. (2)-(3). Capt. B. B. Team (4). Dramatics. “My hair is a light to my feet.” Ih GREGORY DOYLE “Greg. Debat'ng Society (l)-(2). Basket Ball (3)-(4) Football H. (2)-(3). Declamatory Contest (3). Annual Staff (4). •‘I go to see Her frequently, but don't go far.’ ANN KROB Class Secretary (4). Literary Society (l)-(2). Basketball (l)-(2)-(3)-t4). Class Will. Sleep and business English are a perfect combination. ANTHONY FALETTI Vice Pres., Debating Society. Cl: ss President (l)-(2)-(3)-(4) Editor-in-Chief Annual. Dramatics (l)-(2)-(3)-(4). Treasurer Debating Society. Basket Ball (4). Declamation (2). “My heart is for the girls.” ALTA LINN Class Treasurer (3). Basketball (2)-(3)-(4). Staff Hall Times (4). Literary Society (1). •She is the midget of our class —but only in stature. 20. ELL8W0RTH HOUGHAWOT’T “Wooden Duck Football (3). Basketball (2)-(3). Track (3)-(4). Not so meek and mild as he looks. LUCILLE MAHONEY “Lu Typewriting Contest (3) Literary Society (1). Basket Ball (l)-(2). She is a quiet girl—sometimes. MARTIN KEEGAN “Dotty Football (2). Class Vice-President (3). Football H. (3). Class Treasurer (4). “I am not great; I am simply elevated.” BERNARD McGRAW Literary (l)-(2). A Chemist true, a historian too, but—his English o’er shadows them all. 21. ' JAMES MONGE “Jimmie” Debating Society (1). Dramatics (l)-(2). Editor-in-chief of Hall Times (4). “My brain is greater than my muscle.” CHRISTINE MAURER Basketball (2)-(3)-(4). Literary Society (1). Slow but sure. HARVEY NORBERG Literary (l)-(2). He does nothing in particular, and does it well. ORIN NORBERG Literary (l)-(2). He is not dead, he merely sleepeth. .VARY PAUZA Literary Society (1). If she would talk more, we would know her better. DALLAS SCHURTZ Bill Basketball (l)-(2)-(3). Staff Annual. Staff Hall Times. Dramatics (4). It takes a certain amount of genius to get away with a successful bluff. FRANCES REITER Entered as Junior from Pittsburg. Declamatory Contest (3). Basketball (3)-(4). Associate Editor Annual. Glee Club (4). Class Will. “I hail from Pittsburg and am proud of it.” CHARLES SHERRARD Bud. Debating Society (l)-(2). Dramatics (4). Generous to a fault. LYLE SITTERLY “Boots” Football (2)-(3)-(4). Greater ability hath none, but as for using it HAZEL SHERHARD Glee Club (l)-(2)-(3)-(4). Drcnv-t'c Society (3) Declamatory Contest (3). Literary S. (1). Annual Staff (4). Basketball (l)-(2). •’And still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all she knew.” ROBERT VAN TRESS “Bob Debating Society (l)-(2). Basketball (3)-(4). Class Vice-President (1). Football (3). Track (3)-(4). Annual Staff. Dramatics (l)-(2). MaRYZAND Basketball (2)-(3). Literary Society (1). I'm not here for my health.” ANNA PIZZA5TELI0 Basketball (3). Literary Society (1). Her gurgling giggle is contagious. H T H S '•� “ .J 7 1 iL (Ctjrmttclcs of tl]£ (Class af ’21 In the beginning, in the twentieth century, and in the seventeenth year thereof, in the ninth month, and on the first day of the month, there entered into this Land of Learning eighty sojourners seeking-knowledge. Some there were from the land of Spring Valley; others came from the far countries of Ladd and Cherry; some were green and fresh from the farms where they had been tillers of the soil. And it came to pass, as this Class of ’21 did enter the land, that they were received with wild welcoming and rejoicings by those who it was decreed should henceforth lead them up the slippery by-ways of knowledge. Likewise it came also to pass that they were received with malicious glee by a certain oand of wild beings who were called Sopno-mores, and who, because of their fierce taste for Freshman blood, did pounce upon them daily and nightly, and did cause them to suffer great things, and to say in their hearts: “Behold, blessed be the name of Education, for because of it we have endured great torments, both of the body and of the mind. Verily have we been martyrs to its great and noble cause!” And as they dwelt long in the land, they came to form a truce with this fierce band of bophomores, and grew to know the ways of the other two tribes who dwelt in this Land of Learning, the Juniors and Seniors. Now when they had gathered in the Court of Authority, it was said unto them, “Thou shalt choose a leader,” and so it was done. They selected from among their number, Anthony of the House of L aletti. Also did it come to pass that all the dwellers in this Land of Learning were aroused from their slumbers one night and did hear what sounded to them like screams of horror, and so were they much terrified and did make haste to go to the Court of Authority. In frightened tones did they ask who was being murdered. Then was it said unto them that it was only the Class of ’21 practising for the play called “Polished Pebbles.” And it happened that after nine months in the Land of Learning, judgment was passed upon the members of this band of sojourners, by means of fierce trials known as final examinations. When this test 26. was over, some of the Class of ’2l were forced to leave the tribe and journey into far countries; most of this band however, were allowed to remain yet another year. Now it came to pass at the beginning of the second year that a new band of youths did come up from the adjoining territory and the class of ’21 in the new dignity of their promotion, remembered the days of their own greenness, and as the Sophomores of their day had done unto them, even so did they do unto these new Freshmen, and did show no mercy unto their sufferings, and no heed unto their lamentations until all were bruised and full of much sorrow. Now it so happened that in their pursuit of Learning, one Hazel Sherrard did come to have much knowledge in Latin; also, Van Tress, Robert by name, became a firm friend of the great and illustrious Julius Caesar. So there was a long and fierce struggle between these two members of the tribe for the leadership of the class thereof. And it also came to pass that a certain member, James of the House of Monge, became a very bold, bad pirate and gathered unto himself a band of followers in the play called “Love Pirates.” And as these of the class of ’21 journeyed on, they acquired still greater knowledge, and from their tribe was chosen a representative for the declamatory contest, one Anthony Faletti, who gained them great renown. As the days of the year passed, some of the tribe grew weary and some grew dull and could not learn, so that many fell by the wayside and were lost to the tribe. And the whole number at the end of the second year was forty-five. CHAPTER III Now, in the beginning of the third year it came to pass that a terrible plague descended upon the Land of Learning and several youths of the class of ’21 became afflicted with a queer desire to throw a ball into a basket, and hence did grapple with their fellows from other lands in much rage and seeming ferocity. Wise men were called to look upon them, who did examine them with much care and pains, and did assure their frightened leaders that the malady, while it needs must be contagious, and likewise sometimes fatal, was yet a necessary evil, and one that even the wise men knew not the way to cure. And those with whom they grappled became weary and discouraged and hurried back to their own country. It came to pass that, in order to satisfy a certain longing of Ann of the house of Krob for baked beans, the Juniors and Sophomores did hold a feast. And it is said that a certain tribe, the Freshmen, did feel angry that they could not partake of this feast, and hence it did happen 27. that in a so-called class tournament, the tribe of ’21 took onto itself second place. And so did this band labor hard and long in the Court of Learning, and it was decreed by the authorities thereof that after they had rested a certain period they should again come back into their own country of knowledge. Now, it was decreed that the entire multitude of the two most powerful tribes of the Court, the Juniors and the Seniors, should assemble in a great meeting, the annual Prom. As it was said it was done; and there was much feasting and dancing. Verily was it said that good management was shown by various maidens who did not wish to go to this promenade alone. CHAPTER IV And as it had been told unto them, so did the tribe come back, but verily, some of them had journeyed into distant lands and did not return with the tribe. Thus it came to pass that only twenty-nine did labor on in this land of Knowledge. And behold a high and mighty Lord by the name of Melton did come to administer justice over this land, and this Lord did so rule that the members of the tribe of ’21 were forced to labor harder and study more diligently than their inclinations would have prompted them. As the class went on its way with great rejoicing through the land of plenty and promise, certain leaders were chosen: Anthony of the house of Faletti, president, Mary of the house of Hanney, vice-president. And from their number, several youths and maidens were chosen to sing in a play called “Wind Mills of Holland” for the pleasure of the many people of the surrounding countries. It is said that all who heard the singing were well pleased and went away rejoicing. And as it had happened in the third year of the travels of the class of ’21, so again did a fever attack its members and again by all manner and means, did they try to kick a ball around a field and between two posts. With such skill and strength did they grapple with warriors from other lands that those who came to conquer journeyed homeward sore distressed. And then it came to pass that this class chose as the motto for its future travels, “To Win We Must Work,” and for their colors chose Purple and White. And as their fourth year of sojourneying in this Land of Learning came to a close, they gathered unto themselves their various belongings, made their last will and testament, and departed from the land. Silvio Avon. 28. (Jlass |Wm To our ears there comes a murmur Of a mighty throng of people, Passing down a beaten highway As if rushing to a conquest, As if hastening with great forces On a mission of importance. Let us hasten out to see them, See whence comes the goodly number, See what calls them ever onward, That they go with step so joyous, Go with glad and joyful murmurs. Should you ask me whence these travelers With their bright and shining faces, Whence this throng of happy people With the odor of the chalk dust, With the atmosphere of knowledge, I should answer, I should tell you, “From our high school, ‘Land of Learning,’ From that home of joys and sorrows.” So that vou may know them better And in knowing take great pleasure, I shall bring them all before vou, One by one, each student joyful, And the f'rst shall be the smallest, Silvio Avon, silent, trustful, He with eves soft bmwn. and fawn-like, Who to get an education Traveled weary miles twice daily. Amy Bouxsein. blushing, lisping, Even-tempered, plumu, and pleasing, Jnw comes walking down the roadway, Prim, precise, yet moving onward With a fixed determination To press forward down the highway, Till she finds her life’s vocation Giving youthful minds instruction. Next comes Barto, plodding onward, Down the highway ever onward. He in High School loved to linger, And his grades no doubt seem precious, Since for them he worked years seven As in olden times did Jacob Toil for his beloved Rachael. Frances Reiter follows onward With an air that speaks of vigor And a whole-souled power to conquer; Tall and stately as becometh One whom much the Gods have favored With a beauty many envy; And Success in letters golden Ever stands out plain before her, As she walks in stately manner, Looking forward to the future. Dallas Schurtz with glances listless Now comes plodding o’er this highway, Caring not what lies before him, Caring not for this life’s labor, And he comes with both feet dragging, Never hurrying, always slowly, Till at last he ends his progress, And in ending leaves behind him Nothing worthy of recording. Now we see a maiden joyous, Emma Devert, laughing, dancing; Laughing, dancing on this roadway As she follows with these travelers, And it makes her friends grow happy Just to see her feel so joyous. Down the road a tall youth hurries, Gesturing as he travels onward, Seemingly rehearsing speeches That will hold spellbound his listeners When he as a public speaker Will win fame and honors many; Gregory Doyle thus travels onward. . .. 30. Now Ann Krob, our giggling Anna, Next is seen to be advancing, She of sunny disposition, Plump in spite of all reducing, One quite sure of future greatness, If a cheerful smiling countenance Can be taken as true augury. Even tho’ we’re small in number We have some of great renown, And among this goodly number, There is one I fain would mention, Anthony Faletti is his title; Leader of this class of students, Hero of our Senior drama, Substitute for dancing master, Wonder small the girls all love him; He is fu!I of great ambition, Never will he cease to labor Till he conquers all life’s problems And he finds the goal he strives for. Mary Hanney follows onwai'd, Follows on with nose up-tilted, Finding joy in doing nothing. But in flitting down life’s highway. Toddling to the latest music, Studies are her smallest worries, On she goes with footsteps careless Caring not for those about her. Close beside this comely maiden Comes a tall and sleepy fellow, Slow of speech, with voice resounding, Like the notes of muffled drums; Lyle his name is, some say “Buster;” Near him saunters many maidens, Who his favor all are seeking, In whose car to ride are longing. Wonder small, he shirked his school work; Wonder small, he was oft tardy. Who is this I see advancing, With her face now wreathed in sunshine, And now crossed by deepest shadow, Like the April sky in springtime When the fleecy clouds and sunshine Strive for first place in the Heavens'1 Many books she carries with her; These to her are dear companions When her comrades leave her lonely As they pass their time in dancing Heeding naught of life’s great problc Hazel Sherrard thus passes onward. And in earnest conversation With her walks another maiden, Likewise carrying many volumes, Alta Lunn, her friend and comrade; She a maiden small but mighty In the work that she accomplished. Never did hard lessons daunt her; When in school she worked with vigor, So in life she’ll work with courage, Doing all her work with honor. Martin Keegan slouches onward, Lazily saunters down the roadway, Walks as if he wants a taxi To transport him o’er the highway, Rapidly as Keegan service In past times was wont to do. He it was who loved all maidens, He it was who shirked all lessons, He is was came often tardy; But despite these traits unworthy, He was always cheerful, smiling, Adding to his classmates’ pleasure. Then Lauretta Keay comes dancing, Dancing down the beaten pathway, She a girl who loves all music, Plays the lattest ragtime toddle. Always smiles when people bid her Play, so they can have much pleasure Dancing to her sprightly rhythm. Now James Monge, small but valiant, Confidently trudges onward, Self-reliant, calm, and steady. As he walks we note his footsteps, See him climbing ever higher! See him climb with firm assurance As he mounts to sure success! Into view Lucille Mahoney Walks with light and graceful tread, She a maiden, tall and slender, Smiling, happy, always cheerful; To her friends a source of pleasure, For she helps them in their troubles, Seeking e’er to make life smoother For the ones who travel with her. Now our eyes behold a traveler, Charles Sherrard we hear his name, Walking in a quiet manner, Heeding naught, but forging forward; He it is who has a purpose, Knows the deeds he would accomplish, Knows the aims that spur him onward To the goal he sees before him. Here a girl in silent manner Slowly walks among her classmates, Mary Pauza, grave and serious, Slow to anger, calm, unruffled, Sure of self, and sure of future, Never heeding those around her As she walks steadfastly onward. With the pathway bright before her. Now we see two people serious Gravely walking o’er this highway. As in school they ne’er were parted So they still together travel, Ed and Bill Burnell we call them, Both of wondrous football prowess, On our “Five” they both won honor; High they’ve stood in all their classes High they stand in our regard. Next comes Anna Pizzamelio, Cheering all who wander; near her With her bright and friendly manner. Never was she called a shirker, And she’s always so industrious That we know she will succeed. Now I see a youth approaching, Leisurely advancing toward me, Eyes half-closed as if to slumber Were the one thing to be longed for; All that keeps him moving onward Is the thought that if he pauses He must take three extra paces To the roadside ere he tarries, Harvey Norberg thus keeps going Onward with his eager comrades, Since to pause means extra labor. Near him walks his brother Orin, Eyes on space, as if he sees there Places that he longs to visit, Where his soul can rest at leisure On a bed of downy softness, Where no work nor lessons wait him, And where peace will reign forever. In sharp contrast to these brothers, Mary Zand, a dark haired damsel, Presses on with firm assurance, Does not falter, does not stumble. Never does she seem affrighted By life’s hills or rocky places, Confident, she pushes onward, To that glory termed Success. Brave in heart and strong in courage, Next comes Robert Van Tress onward, Never shirking, always willing; Does the task, set down before him, And in laboring leaves behind him Records of a noble purpose. Now a lad with eyes that twinkle Bernard Mac, his comrades call him I Walks along with footsteps weary. In his hand he has a history And he studies it by habit. Oft he smiles at what he reads there As he drifts along with others Caring not what lies before him. Christine Maurer now plods onward With a firm determination To prepare as an instructor Of the youths of our great nation; To become a teacher worthy Of the great and noble calling. Ellsworth Houghawout is the last one In this varied host of travelers. As did Caesar post the legion Which was strongest in the army In the rear of all the others, So did fate make Ellsworth Houghawout Last in line, though first in prowess. Now, at length, this band of students Disappears into the distance, Journeys on to foreign countries, On to lands of joy and sorrow, There to find rewards for labor, There to find the goals they seek for. Hazel Sherrard. 35. junior TOill We the class of nineteen-twenty-one of Hall Township High and V ocational School, County of Bureau, State of Illinois, realizing that we are soon to pass out of this spere of education in full possession of a crammed mind, well trained memory, and almost super-human understanding, do hereby make, declare, and publish this,, our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all formed wills and promises by us at any time heretofore made. First, we do request that the last sad rites be conducted with all the dignity and pomp that our worth, our merit, our attainment, and our position as Seniors have won for us. Second, we order and direct that our executors, hereinafter named, pay our just debts and the expenses of these ceremonies as soon as possible after our demise. Of such estate as it has pleased the Fates and our own strong-hands and brains to win for us, we do dispose as follows: To the Faculty we give such information or bits of wisdom as they may have gleaned from time to time from our various recitations and examination papers, which show what amazing ideas we have been able to conjure up on the spur of the moment in times of great necessity for quick thought. To the Juniors, we give our ability to “boss” and lord it over the other classes—also our punctual attendance and good deportment record. To the Sophomores we leave our perfectly good common sense, which we have displayed on all occasions. To the Freshmen we bequeath all our “flunks,” our demerits, and our air-tight alibis for tardiness. The various members of the class make the following individual bequests. Silvio Avon leaves his ability to study and some of his four foot stature to Turk Steele, who is badly in need of one, but not the other. We let you use your own judgment as to which it is. James Barto bequeaths his affection for all Freshmen girls to Renatto Gerno, who must fill Jimmie’s place next year. Incidentally, Jimmie is going to teach Gerno how to “vamp” the girls. 36. Edwin Burnell has indicated a desire to leave some of his freckles and red hair to Albert Steffen, who is sadly in need of additional coloring. William Burnell donates his most appropriate nickname, “Shine,” to Francis Hurley, in the hope that he’ll live up to his new name and keep his shoes shined on the legs of his but recently acquired long trousers. Amy Bouxsein asks that we give her good complexion and maidenly blushes to Dorothy Kuhl, who she feels is spending entirely too much money upon her painting equipment. Emma Devert bequeaths her timid nature to Verna Sittler, who has never been known to talk in school or out, without permission. Gregory Doyle wishes to give Arnold Swanson his knowledge of the Naught Toddle because he feels that with this possession, Arnold would be the “catch of the season” among the girls. Anthony Faletti leaves his bottle of brilliantine, wherein lies the secret of his glossy locks, to Joseph Michaletti, who we are afraid will sometime dislocate his neck when he throw's his head back in an effort to keep his hair from his mouth and eyes. To Walter Laugal he bequeaths his habit of talking with his hands so that the latter may more adequately express his thoughts. Mary Hanney donates her riding boots, the ones she wore in the play, to Madelon Mahoney and Bernice Hicks in the hopes that they can use them as an alibi for tardiness every morning—it is said that it requires three minutes of good hard labor to put them on. Ellsworth Houghawout asks that his popularity wdth the fair sex be given to fifteen-year-old Joseph Eschenbaum, who seems to take a liking to any girl he sees or hears about. Lauretta Keay leaves her numerous school flirtations to our little Sarah Rosenzw'eig, who is a sophisticated vamp, although she is only a “Freshw'oman.” Martin Keegan bequeaths his good marks in geometry, and his large glasses, which are equivalent to four years of college education as far as looks are concerned, to Anton Ricco who is only an “A plus” student and hence may need them before he graduates. Ann Krob bestows one of her sweetest smiles on Michael Render. To Agnes Gostomski she gives her recipe for reducing. She guarantees results. Alta Lunn has expressed her desire to leave her studious nature to “Ambitious” Doyle, wdio is sadly in need of something like that to raise his F grades. 37. Christine Maurer donates to William Warded the lofty ambitions which have spurred her on during her four years high school course. Lucille Mahoney leaves her many deposits of gum made at odd times under banisters, chairs, desks, assembly seats, or any place she happened to be, to Eliza Burnell, because we have noticed that throughout her whole two years of high school Eliza has never been known to contribute a penny to the Wrigley millions. Janies Monge bequeaths his mustache to Joseph Riva, since Joseph is fast becoming a big man now and will soon need it. Bernard McGraw asks that we give his grin and his chemistry talent to Helen Wotnoski. She does not need them, but then, neither does anyone else. Harvey Norberg vacates his place on the cover of the fashion plate in favor of Allyn Mills, who has a tendency to “dress up” only on Sundays when he calls on Ella. Orin Norberg, who still lives in the Dark Ages, leaves his unabridged Slang Dictionary to Lester Van Tress who uses such perfect English that his fellow students have difficulty in understanding him. Anna Pizzamelio gives her gurgling giggle to Madelon Mahoney and Bernice Hicks, who we fear never see the point of a joke or laugh at the right time. Mary Pauza leaves all her demerits to Norma Hill, who needs only two more to reach her feared 300 and be put out of school. Norma intends to get married this summer anyhow. Frances Reiter asks that we give her poet-like hair and her graceful height to Charles Chivinski whose hair has a tendency to stand on end, and who needs a few inches in length. Charles Sherrard leaves his pug nose and the temperment that goes with it to Irving Franckey, whose nose has a tendency to be—well just a wee bit Roman. Hazel Sherrard bequeaths her style of neat hair dress to Jule Sullivan who fails to keep her’s up on account of the high price of hair pins and hair nets. Dallas Schurtz entrusts Thelma to the care of the Juniors. He feels safe in taking such action as Thelma has declared her intention of being eternally true. Lyle Sitterly donates his grown up airs and his society manners to John Picco, who seems to be sadly missing in these qualifications. Robert Van Tress gives his good daily recitations in Business English to Adam Mazur, who will probably take it again next year. 38 Mary Zand bequeaths her ambition to run things and to criticize everyone to Esther Wolf, who has never been known to worry about anything or anyone. To this, our last will and testament, we the aforesaid Class of ’21 do hereby set our hands and seal, this, the twenty-seventh day of May, 1921. I know it is over, over, I know it is over at last; Voices of teachers and students, The good times at Hall have passed. School life, like a great storm dying Has blown its final blast; For we Seniors have finished our courses And have docked in the harbor at last. MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1921. —By Ann Krob and Frances Reiter. —Orin Norberg. 39. You will never see us more Pass within the old Hall door; Ne’er again. Will the noisy halls resound With the pleasant, joyous sound Of our refrain. Teachers say, that in our prime, Ere the lazy knife of Time Cut us down. Not a better class was found By inspectors on their round Through our town. But now, our school days o’er, You will never see us more; New will be The students in our places, And some less familiar faces You will see. Now we know the dust will rest On the bricks that we have pressed In our youth; And our names on Honor’s page Will be writ—so saith the sage— In very truth. The Juniors have said— (.Poor things they seem so dead.) In God’s name, There’s no honor for our class As out into the world we pass, Pursuing fame; But they shall live to see That in the future, we Shall honor win; When to Hall we say good-bye ’Twill be ours to do or die— Ne’er give in! JI'MOR i [’LASS. IJuniurs President—Esther Wolf. Vice President—Allyn Mills. Secretary and Treasurer—Renatto Gerno. Class Colors—Purple and Gold. Class Motto—“Rowing, Not Drifting.” Class Flower—Violet. Bevan, Arthur Link, Lester Sechting, Bessie Bitantus, Anna Martinelli, Laura Steele, William Bucevich, John Maurer, John Sullivan, Jule Campeggio, Joseph Maxwell, Isabelle Surwill, Anna Fehr, Ray Mazur, Adam Sweeney, Mildred Gerno, Renatto Mazur, Elizabeth Viner, Marie Gostomski, Agnes Michael, Mable Walker, Walter Granfield, Mabel Michaletti, Joe Warnock, Melvin Hill, Norma Mills, Aliyn Weber, Ida Keay, Margaret Paglia, Dominic Wick, Alice Kuhl, Dorothy Patterson, Anna Wolf, Esther Link, Leslie Schwab, Myrtle Wotnoski, Helen Yearsley, Edith Zaccaria, August 43 jistorg oi % Junior (lllas Three years ago—it seems but a few months—we entered Hall as Freshmen. There were eighty-three members in the class, the largest in the history of the school. During the first few days, most of us were utterly bewildered and hence furnished much amusement for those in the more advanced classes. In shop, we spent much of our time looking for board stretchers, sky-hooks, and left-handed wrenches. After we had begun to feel a little more at home and to think that our troubles had ended, we were forcibly taken to the basement and given shower baths. This, we were told, was to be the final test of our qualifications as members of the school. Now that we had been initiated as Freshmen, we decided that we must organize as a class. A meeting was therefore called, and officers were elected. Arrangements were made also for the social events of the season. The first of these was the Freshman-Sophomore party. At this party we had such an enjoyable time that we held another soon afterwards. In athletics, we won the first place in the inter-class basket ball tournament and got second place in the track meet. Our Sophomore year proved rather uneventful, for after wre had given the Freshmen their proper initiation and had entertained the Juniors, we settled down to hard work. Only such a phrase as “burning the midnight oil” can properly describe our matchless efforts. True it is that some of our instructors labored under the delusion that we were burning entirely the wrong kind of midnight oil and were wasting our time in foolish dancing, but having attained the dignity of Sophomores, we felt that we knew best and continued upon our frivolous way. Now we are Juniors and plans for the Junior Prom are well in progress. With Esther Wolf as our president, aided by her many well chosen committees, the annual Prom is bound to be a success. Our class has chosen as its motto, “Strive for higher honors.” To some, this stands for high honors in scholarship; to others, it spells fame to be won through athletics; to still others, it may mean attention attracted through social functions; to a few of us, however, it may pos-ibly stand for the honors which can come only to the well balanced student, the student interested in every branch of school activities. Whatever our aim may be, we shall go forward under our colors of royal purple and gold, remembering ever that as the Seniors-to-be of the coming year, we must not fall by the wayside and be lost to future greatness. John Maurer. 44 SOPHOMORES (LASS Avon, Michael Bouxsein, Carl Bradley, Vera Burnell, Eliza Camerlo, Janet Condie, Mary Decker, Henry Edwards, Ethel Enyart, Ollie Giacomelli, John Grislano, James Guerrini, Della Guerrini, Ida oplnintore Class Jtolt Gerald Hanney, President. Anton Ricca, Vice-President. Henry Decker, Secretary. Carl Bouxsein, Treasurer. Hanney, Gerald Hicks, Bernice Johnston, Kenneth Karpinski, John Keay, Harry Lewis, Mable Linker, Rosella Mahoney, Madelon Makiney, Earl Marenda, Joseph Maurer, Gervaise Meek, Charlotte McDonald, Katherine Nesti, James Perino, Lena Ricca, Anton Rice, Millie Riva, Mary Schatz, Thelma Sittler, Verna Surwill, Aldona Swanson, Arnold Urquhart, Bertha Waite, Tressa Wixom, Jesse Wolf, Anna 47. ji npluimnrc ©ass Bistiurg When first our great and wonderful class entered Hall, it contained sixty-one illustrious members. A short time after the opening of school, we were told to organize and elect our officers. We held our first meeting in the Academic Study Hall, because our class was so large we filled all other rooms to the point of overflowing. Bessie Monahan was elected President; Charles Orloff, vice-president; Ethel Edwards, secretary and treasurer. With our officers elected we were now ready to plan for the Freshman party. Committees were appointed and shortly afterward we gave the first social event of our high school career. Of course it was a success, for how could it have been otherwise when our class was composed of sixty-one wide-awake, enthusiastic Freshmen! After the expiration of three months, another election of officers was held. This time Thelma Schatz was elected president; Henry Decker, vice-president; Harry Baxter, secretary and treasurer. A short time after the opening of the second semester, our class gave an entertainment at which a collection was taken for the Armenian fund. Perhaps the most interesting part of the program was the staging of certain scenes from the “Merchant of Venice,” the drama which we were at the time studying in our English Classes. In the inter-class basket ball tournament, the Freshman five took third place. Of course we had hoped to do better, but when we found this was not possible, we were glad we could beat the Sophomores and force them down into fourth place. Just before the end of school, we gave another party. This, too, was a splendid success—if anything, we had even more fun at this party than we had had at the beginning of our term, for now wasn’t school almost out and weren’t we almost sophomores! The first week of September found us again ready for work— glad to be back in the pleasant atmosphere of school life. Many of our members were missing, but in spite of this fact, we saw to it that the Freshmen were properly initiated. My but they surely were a green lot this year, lots worse than they were last year, as any Sophomore will tell you. At an election of class officers, Gerald Hanney was elected president; Anton Ricca, vice-president; Henry Decker,') secretary; Carl Bouxsein, treasurer. Our class party was not given until the early part of February, when we then issued invitations to the Freshmen to join us. It was held in the Gym. The first part of the evening we spent in playing games. About nine o’clock, refreshments were served, after which the orchestra arrived and we danced until eleven o’clock. The sophomore basket ball team came out with nothing but fourth place in the basket ball tournament. Surely there must be a hoodoo upon the basket ball teams of all sophomore classes at Hall! For three years in succession, these ill-fated squads have taken last place. Too bad ! Rut then, just watch us, we will be Juniors next year and then— we’ll have a team which will take first place, we’ll give a Junior Prom which wrill cause all the previous parties to fade away into insignificance, we’ll—but then wrhat won’t we do! Henry Decker. 49. ' w Life i 9m- ■ ' . V si Wi t i.f r ; t v S f v , f fr.- si, - t , , , • v ATI ♦ if 01 FHKS1IMA (LASS Jfreslmtan (Class JRulI Russel Berry, President Albert Steffen. Vice-President Ampusittis, Nellie Anderson, George Barry, Mary Batten, Frances Bender, Michael Berry, Russel Blassick, Fred Blum, Carl Burman, Dorothy 3urnell, Clara Campbell, Melvin Campeggio, Domenic Chiarella, Irene Chivinsky, Charles Cosgrove, Helen Doyle, Vincent Dwyer, Loretta DeFillippi, Cecelia Michael Bender, Secre Vincent Doyle, Treasi Eschenbaum, Joseph Fineberg, Edith Flaherty, John Franckey, Irving Granfield, Celeste Hill, Edward Hurley, Francis Jacobowski, Anton Johnston, Ade'le Kramer, Alice Laugal, Walter Leggett, Harry Legat, Julius IVIatusevich, Ella Meek, George Mitchell, Isabella Muratori, Eda McKrudden, Kathleen Wimbiscus, Margaret rer McK le, Mary Oiloff, Frank Paludnevich, William Picco, John Pronskevitch, Ellen Riva, Joseph Rosenzweig, Sarah Schatz, Annabelle Steffen, Albert Sweeney, James Taliano, ;ingelo Tarro, Catherine Tersavitch, Katherine Thomas, Andrew Volesano, Lena Van Tress, Lester Warded, William Wilson, Ella 53. Jfrcshnum (Class Jpstorg On the opening day of school in the fall of 1921, fifty-nine forlorn and frightened Freshmen timidly entered the doors of Hall. Here we were met by the wise and learned Faculty who soon initiated us into the mysteries of selecting a high school course. Naturally enough, at first we were very self conscious and ill at ease, for on all sides we could hear whispered conversations full of scornful comments on the verdant hue of the “Freshies,” but before long we were fully launched in our studies, and such remarks ceased to have their former sting. Close association with the members of other classes soon demonstrated to the entire satisfaction of all of us, our ability to cope with the upper class-men. True, some of our weaker members, unable to accomplish the tasks imposed upon us by the cruel faculty, dropped by the wayside. Those of us, however, who survived, soon realized the need of a closer organization, and called for a meeting. At this meeting, leaders were chosen to pilot us through the comingg year. Russel Berry was elected president; Albert Steffen, vice-president; Michael Bender, secretary. At the second meeting of the class a majority voted in favor of a party. Committees were then appointed by the president and the enormous sum of twenty-five cents was collected from each member of the class. A program was arranged, and on December seventeenth, we assembled in the gymnasium. Everyone had a good time and when the clock’s hands pointed to eleven, we went home, happy in the knowledge that our first party had been a success. Soon after the opening of the second semester, the freshmen were invited to a party given by the Sophomores. The two classes turned out almost in a body, and made the “gym” resound with their merriment. When the time came to go home, all were reluctant to leave, for everyone declared, this party had been one of the pleasantest social event of the season. Parties and social events have formed a memorable portion of the history of our Freshman year, but when all is said and done, they have played but a minor part in our life at Hall. It is in the athletic and academic field that the Freshmen have sought to prove their worth. In the inter-class basket ball games, we defeated the Sophomores by a score of 5-4. a victory which we feel is quite worthy of note. In the academic field as well, we are not without honor, for in grades, deport- 54. ment, and attendance, we rank second only to the Seniors. With such a record behind us, can we not look forward to even more successful years in the future? Can not each one of us be proud to say, “I am a member of the class of ’24.” A FRESHMAN’S WISH. “I wish I were a Senior,” I said to myself one day. “0! those naughty, naughty Seniors Can flirt in many a way; But we poor little Freshies, Who have one way to go, Cannot be classed with Seniors ‘Cause we need three years to grow Michael Bender ’24. 55. FOOTBALL TEAM ©ur 3Wtball jWpn CAPTAIN “TURK” STEELE—HALF BACK. Captain Steele is considered one of the best back-field men of the Illinois Valley. He is a good ground gainer. He is known not only for the terrific attacks which he makes on his opponents, but for his ability to inspire his fellow players to action. EDWIN BURNELL—HALF BACK “Pat” has made a record for himself in football this year by his line smashes and interferences. Many a bruised opponent can tell terrible tales of this hard biting line-plunger. HENRY DECKER. A strong back-field capable of giving good interference to his mates. Decker is widely known for his “Educated Toe”, many a goal has he kicked; in one case in particular, this same toe won the game for Hall. LYLE SITTERLY—HALF-BACK AND END. “Bus” is a hard tackier. He has been the cause of more than one man’s downfall. RAYMOND FEHR—QUARTER-BACK. A fast man capable of cleverly passing the ball to the right place at the right time. “CHINKY” MIOHALETTI—QUARTER-BACK. Hall’s smallest and lightest man, weighing only ninety pounds. “Chinky” played a fast and thorough game whenever he was sent in. WILLIAM BURNELL—END. One of Hall’s best tackles. He was a hard hitter and sure of himself. He served as a backfield in several games with notable honor. “COPE” SWANSON—END. Many opponents running wild with the ball,- have plowed the earth with their faces on coming in contact with “Cope.” 59. GREG” DOYLE—CENTER. A strong support for the center of the line and an unusually accurate passer. ‘’Greg” has lclicv.ea ir.cie than one smash of .the enemy. RENATTO GERNO—TACKLE. The best man on the team, not only for work but for fun. Gerno is probably best remembered on account of his line breaking action. “JOE” ESCHENBAUM—TACKLE. A solid support to the line and a very good tackle. He had a habit of tackling his man the moment the play was called. “MARTY” KEEGAN—GUARD. Marty became unpopular with his opponents by smashing through plays and making holes “the size of a barn.” “BOMBO” NESTI—GUARD. Hall’s best guard. In “Bombo’s” first year of football he has proven his worth as a good player. He saved the day for Hall in the La Salle game by scoring a touch down when it was least expected. “DUCK” HOUGHOWOUT—GUARD. A showy guard, who though only a sub, showed up exceptionally well in the games he played. CARL BOUXSEIN—GUARD. A man who could be depended upon in a case of necessity. In the games he played he was capable of holding his own and spreading the opponents’ line. ALLYN MILLS—GUARD. A stubborn guard. Mills was not in every game of the season but when he was, his opponents knew it. JAMES GRISOLANO—TACKLE. Although too light to make a regular berth on the varsity, he was one of the most valuable subs. He played in several games and proved his worth as a regular for next season’s football. William Burnell ’21. 60. (Lfye 1920 JJFaatlmU ffimsum HALL 3, MOLINE 38. Outweighed by an average of 35 pounds to the man, Hall was beaten by the uneven score of 38-3, our only points being made when Decker kicked from the 40 yard line. This score does not give a fair estimate of the technical skill of our men, for so far as real football goes, Hall had Moline easily outclassed. HALL 20, NEPONSET 0. Although this was our first game at home and we were again outweighed, Hall showed its strength on the gridiron by defeating Nepon-set 20-0. HALL 0, LA SALLE-PERU 0. Hall had its first hard test when it played La Salle-Peru, one of the strongest contenders for the Illinois Valley Championship. Both teams were evenly matched and neither team could score. Several times the ball was within scoring distance but neither side could put the ball across. The game ended in a scoreless tie. HALL 20, KEWANEE 0. Kewanee was our next victim and proved an easy opponent. The game ended in our favor 20-0. The boys remained for our all school party. HALL 3, MORRIS 0. In this game, Hall gave Morris its first defeat of the season. Despite the fact that they played a fast game and were on their own field, Hall outplayed them in every way. HALL 17, LA SALLE-PERU 14. The Hall La Salle-Peru game at La Salle was a crowning glory for Hall. The game began with the usual music, noise, and cheers. For the first quarter the teams held each other in check. In the second quarter, “Bombo” took the ball from the hands of an L-P man and raced across the field for a touch down with the two teams streaming after him. L-P then made two touch downs, but this was during the absence of two of our best players, Marty and Lyle, who had been taken 61. out. In the second half, Hall made another touch down and a drop kick, making the score 17-14 in our favor. HALL 0, STREATOR 40. Playing against great odds such as those which arise from the playing with a more experienced team and on a strange field, Hall’s team went down to defeat, the score standing 40-0. Had the weather been fairer, Hall would have held them to at least two touch downs. HALL 6, MENDOTA 0. By a series of line plunges and long end runs, Hall defeated the fast Mendota team by a score of 6-0, thus ending a most successful football season. • (Dur football .Alphabet A is for Arnold, his work has been rare, “Swede” pulls passes right out of the air. B is for Burnell, both Bill and Ed, Have they opponents? Why speak of the dead? D is for Decker, his intelligent toe' Puts grim despair in the lines of the foe. G is for Gerno, with muscles of stone, If you love earthly life, leave him alone. J is for Jenky, a bantam, that’s all, Lisping in numbers and passing the ball. K is for Keegan, you’ve probably heard People called bearcats—but Marty’s a bird. L if for Lyle, who knows no restraint. Who ’s a man? He’s a man—darned if he aint. N is for Nestie, the fleet footed one, How he can travel—that son-of-a-gun! Give him the pigskin, the rest is a cinch Leave it to “Bumbo” when tlm team’s in a pinch. T is for Turk, our captain—’nuff said, He has the build and the drive and the head. If you are skeptical, come out some day When he is at practice and stand in his way. Then, there are other men, Eschy and Doyle, Fehr, Johnston, Mills, their work has been royal. Let not their deeds be forgotten too soon; Each of them wore the old White and Maroon. Francis Hurley ’24. 62. basketball lineup WILLIAM STEELE—GUARD—CAPTAIN ELECT. “Turk,” the star athlete, played a great game at guard. He is a Junior now and will make a fast man next year. WILLIAM BURNELL—GUARD. “Shine,” the husky running guard, has played his last game for the crimson and white. His absence from the team will be felt by the boys next year. ADAM MAZUR—FORWARD. “English Eddie,” the fastest man on Hall’s team, was noted for his passes. Although he is only a Junior, he will not be on the team next year, as he has already played his specified number of semesters. ALLYN MILLS—FORWARD. Allyn, the “hard luck” player, has another year to show his talent as a forward. RENATTO GERNO—CENTER. Gerno, the wilful Italian, was a sure shot and could pass the ball quickly. He is a Junior and will most certainly be a star on next year’s team. He always went onto the floor with a smile. JAMES NESTI—GUARD “Bombo,” the husky stationary guard, surprised everyone when he was picked as one of the regulars. He is only a Sophomore; by the time he is a Senior, he will be a “whirlwind.” CAPTAIN EDWARD BURNELL. “Pat,” the captain and leader could play any position. He was a high jumper, a fast forward, and an impossible guard. He is one of the best men Hall ever had. Among the subs, were Gregory Doyle, A. Bevan, W. Walker, A. Faletti, and J. Eschenbaum. (!)ur gasket ; 8all jfeasart Coach Holliday sounded the call for Basket Ball candidates about three weeks after Thanksgiving. A large number of fellows came out in hope of making the team. We opened the season with a defeat at the hands of La Salle, 25-9. The next night we came back and won from DePue, a hard fought battle, 19-16. The following Friday, Streator invaded our gym and went home with the bacon, but only after a hard fight. We played and beat Granville the next Friday to the tune of 17-14. Fearing a fight and not wanting his best men injured Coach Holliday sent his second team to DePue. They were beaten 29-2. Ottawa’s men heard about the DePue game and were very confident, but they were beaten 20-8. This was the best game of the season as far as comedy was concerned. We journeyed to Granville and were defeated after a fast game by the score of 23-16. The following Friday we went to the Illinois Valley Tournament and were eliminated by Minonk in our first game. The next week we went to Ottawa and beat Ottawa after a hard battle. On Friday, February 25, we went to La Salle to seek revenge but got stung 29-13.' On March 10, we went to the state district Tournament at La Salle and were eliminated by Toluca in the first game—score 33-17. « THE ILLINOIS VALLEY BASKET BALL TOURNAMENT. The Illinois Valley Basket Ball Tournament of 1921 was held at Streator, February 17,'18,19. The meet was a decided success. Streator High won the championship by defeating Peoria Central in a close and exciting game. Hall’s first game was with the fast Minonk team, which would have been a close contender for the championship if they had not been compelled to play two hard games the same day—games with Hall and La Salle. Manley, captain and center of the Minonk team, was the star of these games, but in the latter game, La Salle played her old style of ball and lie was not given a chance to get his scoring machine into working order. The two Peoria teams, Central and Manual, played good ball, the former taking second place in the tournament after losing to Streator in the final game. 65. RESULTS OF GAMES. Streator 47. Morris 19. Granville 25, DePue 29. Peoria Manual 43, Mazon 15. La Salle 22. John Swaney 17. Minonk 44, Hall 25. Peoria Central 46, Ottawa 13. Streator 40, Marseilles 18. Peoria Manual 19, DePue 15. Peoria Central 57, Luther 7. La Salle 23, Minonk 18. Streator 23, Peoria Manual 21. Peoria Central 26, La Salle 19. Streator 29, Peoria Central 26. BUREAU COUNTY TOURNAMENT. The second annual Bureau County Basket Ball Tournament was held in the new high school building at Buda, March 4-5. The DePue Team captured first place and thus received the shield, while Hall took second and received the new $18.00 basketball used in the Tournament. Following is a summary of the games: Friday. Tiskilwa 40, Bureau 13. Hall 27, Buda 9. Sheffield 26, Manlius 18. Wyanet 16, DePue 50. Tiskilwa 42, Walnut 22. Saturday. Hall 14, Tiskilwa 11. DePue 35, Sheffield 19. DePue 33, Hall 15. Hall played her first game against Buda and won by a score of 27-9. This was not a very interesting game because from the beginning Hall easily showed her superiority over the inexperienced Buda men. The Hall-Tiskilwa game was the best and hardest fought game of the Tournament. The Tiskilwa team came to the Tournament bubbling over with confidence. They were so sure of winning that they did not consider Hall a serious contender, but when they met us they changed their minds. The game ended 14-11 in our favor. 86. The Hall-DePue game was the deciding game of the Tournament and, of course, it ended rather disastrously for us—33 to 14 in favor of DePue. SUMMARY OF THE SCORES. Hall 9, La Salle 25. Hall 19, DePue 16. Hall 10, Streator 15. Hall 17, Granville 14. Hall 2, DePue 29. Hall 20, Ottawa 8. Hall 16, Granville 23. ILLINOIS VALLEY TOURNAMENT. Hall 25, Minonk 44. Hall 12, Ottawa 11. Hall 13, La Salle 29. BUREAU COUNTY TOURNAMENT. Hall 27, Buda 9. Hall 14, Tiskilwa 11. Hall 16, DePue 33. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT (La Salle.) Hall 17, Toluca 33. 67. JRtmagrmtt JRoll FOOTBALL. Steele, William—Captain and Cap- Fehr, Raymond tain elect. Burnell, Edwin Burnell, William Doyle, Gregory Keegan, Martin Sitterly, Lyle Gerno, Renatto Michaletti, Joseph Decker, Henry Nesti, James Swanson, Arnold r'sehenbaum, Joseph BASKETBALL. Burnell, Edwin—Captain. Steele, William—Captain elect. Barto, James Burnell, William Mazur, Adam Gerno, Renatto Mills, Allyn Walker, Walter Nesti, Janyjs Van Tress—Captain Walker, Walter Decker, Henry TRACK. Wixom, Jesse Franckey, Irving Thomas, Andrew GIRLS’ PHYSICAL TRAINING CLASS “(the HBmbmiUs of Pjtillanfr One of the most successful auxilliary functions of the school this year was tbye presentation of the Operetta, “Windmills of Holland” on Tuesday evening, December 22. Miss Wilson and Miss Brown coached the students—Miss Brown assuming direction of the dramatic and stage parts, and Miss Wilson the music. The cast was selected from the entire student body and each pupil was chosen on the basis of his ability to play his role. Following is the cast: Mynheer Hertogenbosch (Baritone i A Rich Holland Farmer________________________________________ Wm. Burnell Vrow Hertogenbosch (Soprano) His Wife____________Hazel Sherrard Wilhelmina (mezzo soprano( ( Mary Hanney , Their Daughters____ , Hilda (Alto) ) ( Norma Hill Bob Yankee (Baritone) American Salesman___________Anthony Faletti Hans i Baritone), student of Music, in love with Wilhelmina----------------------------------Raymond Fehr Franz (Baritone i rich farmer’s son, in love with Hilda.Martin Keegan Katrina (Soprano), rich farmer’s daughter____________Anna Wolf Chorus of Farmers’ Daughters and Workhands—Esther Wolf, Cecelia DeFilippi, Amy Bouxsein, Thelma Schatz, Anna Wolf, Ella Matusevich, Joseph Eschenbaum, Gregory Doyle, Francis Hurley, Allen Mills, Dallas Schurtz, Carl Bouxsein, Charles Sherrard, Michael Bender. The auditorium was filled with a large and appreciative audience. The financial returns were turned over to the annual fund. 71. JSnht jttusic (Ciimc $ack to the Jlealnt of Jtmg Joratio Once upon a time, in the days of long ago, there lived a great and powerful King by the name of Horatio, who was known to all his people as a thoughtful, generous ruler. Now King Horatio had a little daughter who was all the world to him. One day he said to her, “Jessica, my child, why is it that you are not merry? Why is it that you have ceased to laugh and dance and be gay? Is not my kingdom beautiful and pleasing to you?” “It is, oh my father, beautiful beyond all words—and yet—” Here the child paused and hesitated in her confusion—“and yet—there is something missing. Is it not true father that in other lands, the birds sing, the breezes make rustling sounds in the tree tops, the brooks trickle over their stones and make sweet music? Here we have no music; the breezes blow, but we do not hear them; the birds do their work, but they sing not; the brook flows, but it makes no sound. Why father, must we be denied the music of nature? Why must the people of our kingdom be deprived of those sounds about which the minstrels and poets of other lands tell us such beautiful stories?” Then the old king became very sad, and placing the child on his knee, he told her the following story: “Many, many years ago, Jessica, my little one, there was music in our land—the sweet music of nature. The realm of Horatio was then a happy kingdom and all the people were merry the whole day through. But there came a time when the wicked king Ajax ascended the throne. Then came years of sorrow, years of pain, for this ruler was cruel to his people; he was cruel to every living creature. At last came a day when he ordered a song bird killed in order to get the plumage, and because it was a king who was torturing the poor creature, and because it was done in the royal courtyard, Mother Nature decided to punish this ruler and his people by hushing her voice from the hearing of all mortals in this domain. Therefore, my child, she laughs no more in the brook, she whispers no more in the breezes, and she sings no more in the birds. Tomorrow, my little daughter, is the anniversary of the day this punishment descended upon us. On this day, for many, many years, have the sweetest singers of my kingdom, the loveliest musicians of my land, gathered together and by their sweet music have they sought to win from Mother Nature her compassion and sympathy so that she might lift this curse from upon us. Year after year our hopes have swelled high, but year after year, have we been forced to go away disappointed. Tomorrow, my little daughter, you shall see what fortune we shall have.” 73. The child with a rapt look of wonderment slipped from his knee, and was gone. The next day was clear and bright, and as little Jessica rode to the royal park in a magnificent coach, she was filled with the thrill of expectancy. People were there from all parts of the kingdom and they too, were aglow with excitement. All of a sudden, a hush fell over the crowd as the good King Horatio rose to make his address. He reminded them again of the hopes that bound them together in this breathless throng and ended with these words, “From all parts of the land have come the most gifted and talented musicians that our country can produce. They will seek again to win from Mother Nature a release from this curse, which has for so many years oppressed us and brought sadness to our hearts. If then we do not accomplish our purpose, I know not what we shall do.” He ceased, and all was silent. Then from afar came the sound of a flute. Softly and sweetly it was wafted to the ears of the listening multitude. Louder and clearer it grew, and then fainter and more faint till it died away in the distance. Surely the answering call of a bird must break the breathless hush—but no sound came. Then a beautiful girl sang in a soft and pleading tone, but still no answer came from the stern-hearted Mother Nature. One by one the great musicians sought to melt her heart, but one by one they were forced to retire, defeated. At last the king saw that his plans had failed and he arose and asked the great multitude if anyone knew of a new kind of music, but no one answered his call. Far away from the royal throng, two children stood on tip-toe to see and hear what they could. One was a little girl about ten years old; the other was her baby brother. The little one had become restless in spite of all she could do to keep him quiet. At last she became so interested in the song of the beautiful lady that she forgot the little fellow and dropped his hand. When she looked down, her brother was gone. In dismay she searched for him and there she found him stooping to pick up a flower that the soloist had dropped. Just then he looked up and at the sight of so many strangers his lips quivered. Before the tears that were trembling on his lashes could fall, he saw his sister, and in his joy at seeing her, he threw back his head and laughed aloud. Then from afar, but coming clearer, the people heard the murmuring leaves say: “The sweetest music in the world is the unconscious laughter of a little child.” 74. Hazel Sherrard ’21. “(Ehc jMan on 3% A three act Comedy. PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR CLASS. CAST. Lt. Robert Worburton Charles Henderson Colonel Annesley Magistrate Watts _____ Anthony Faletti James Monge Count Karloff Colonel Raleigh Bernard McGraw Monsieur Pierre Martin Keegan Martin _ Lyle Sitterly O’Brien Edwin Burnell Cassidy James', Barto William Harvey Norberg Betty Annesley Mary Hanney Nancy Worburton Amy Bouxsein Mrs. Conway_ Hazel Sherrard Cora Ann Krob Time—The Present. Setting—Washington, D. C. Act I.—Magistrate Watt’s Private Room—Morning. Act II—Snuggery at Colonel Annesley’s home at Chevy Chase— Afternoon—One month later. Act III—Same as Act II—Late Evening. Summary. Lt. Worburton, who was but recently discharged from the army, decides to play a joke on his sister by taking the coachman’s place, driving her home at break-neck speed, jumping down just as she is getting out, and then kissing her. The plan works fine until he is followed by two police. He rushes the carriage up to the curb and kisses his “sister”, when she falls out, just as the police arrive. He finds that his “sister” is not his sister and he must spend the night in jail. The next morning Betty Annesley, the girl whom he kissed, seeing through his masquerade and wishing to find his true identity, offers him a position as her groom. As he has fallen desperately in love 75. with her, he accepts so that he may be near her. In order to recoup himself, Colonel Annesley, who has lost his entire fortune at Monte Carlo, has bargained with Count Karloff, a Russian diplomat, to sell the plans of Fortress Monroe. After selling them, Colonel Annesley repents and wants them back. Karloff refuses to return them. Worburton comes in just at this moment and a fight in which Worborton gets the plans, ensues. Worborton then returns the plans to Betty and loans Colonel Annesley the necessary money; Betty announces to him that she knows who he is. A love scene follows and the play ends with Betty in Wor-borton’s arms. 76. SCHOOL CALENDAR SEPTEMBER. Sept. 2—School opens. Sept. 6—Orders, i No fooling the Freshies. No chewing gum. Pass up and down in single file. Keep to the right on all stairways. No loitering in the hall. ) Sept. 9—Talks on football by Coach and other notables. Sept. 15—Mr. Duncan arrives to spend the year at Hall. Sept. 21—Football parctice begins. Sept. 23—Due to her alarm clock being fast, Mildred Sweeney gets to school early. The first time in a year. Sept. 24—Senior Class elections. Speed Demons play the East Ends. 1 Sept. 29—Medical exams begin. Sept. 30—A lizard is found behind the Vocational building. OCTOBER. October 2—Hall plays Moline. Oct. 4.—A new calendar in the study hall. October 7—“Wooden Duck” appears in a derby. Oct. 8—Laurant, the magician, pulls a rabbit out of Gerry Hanney’s coat. Oct. 9—Neponset plays at Hall. Hall wins 20-0. Oct 11—From Monday to Friday—six weeks’ tests. Oct. 13—Norma is requested not to chew gum in chemistry class. Oct. 14—Four girls play “hookey” and go riding with a Kaskaskia Chauffeur. Class, eh? But oh the next day. Oct. 15—Lucilie Mahoney appears with a diamond ring. How long has this been going on, Lucille? Oct. 16—La Salle-Peru play at Hall. Game a tie 0-0. Oct 20—Recataloging of library books begins. Oct. 21—Say! They’re all reforming. Mary Hanney arrived at 78 school early. Many explosion occur in chemistry laboratory. Oct. 22—Ye gods! Report cards ordered. Oct. 23—Hall plays at Morris. Hall wins—3-0. Oct. 26—Spit curls are in vogue. All the freshies are wearing them. Ask Margaret Wimbiscus how they’re made. Oct. 27—Junior class elections. Esther wolf, president. Oct. 29—Mr. Melton goes to institute at Ottawa. Oct. 30—Kewanee plays at Hall. We win 27-13. A big Hollowe’en party is given. The Kewanee boys are invited. Quite a commotion among the girls; the Kewanee captain has a mustache. NOVEMBER Nov. 2—Election Day! Nov. 3—Voice testing for “Windmills of Holland” begins, so the Home Nursing class contributes wads of cotton to the students. Nov. 4—Annual initiation day. Eight freshies go under the showers. Nov. 4—Ray Fehr and the rest of the Junioi's are raising mustaches like the Kewanee captain’s. Nov. 5—Hall plays at La Salle-Peru. We win again. 17-14. Nov. £—Marie, the “vamp,” works her wiles in the study hall. Nov. 9—Monthly physical exams. Nov. 11—Armistice Day. No school. Hall plays at Streator. Our first defeat, 40-0. Nov. 12—Mill and Norma yawn quite a bit. What’s the trouble? Nov. 15—We would like to know how “Bill” Schurtz and Joe Esch-enbaum get all their colds. Rumors have it that Gregory Doyle and Ellsworth Houghawout made quite a hit with two young ladies from Streator. “Wooden” has already received two letters from his lady love. Greg isn’t saying a thing. Nov. 18-19—No school. Nov. 20—The boys play at Mendota. Hall’s game, 6-0. 79. Nov. 22—Ray Fehr dines at the jail. Six weeks’ exams. Nov. 23—Katherine Tarro says she has found a new way to reduce. It’s great dope according to Katherine. Nov. 24—Demerit system is introduced. Nov. 25-26—No school. Nov. 29—The “Golden Gate” appears in the Library and Mrs. Dyer takes her place as St. Peter. Nov. 30—Basketball roll is taken. DECEMBER. Dec. 1—Edith Yearsley carries her tray to the study hall instead of to the kitchen. Dec. 2—Mr. Duncan shows Bessie Sechting the “Admit to the study hall” cards. Dec. 3—Report cards!! Dec. 3—Girls’ Basket Ball Tournament begins. Senior 14; Juniors 4. Dec. 7—Sophs 7; Freshies 6. Dec. 10—Speeches on “Better English Week.” Dec. 13. No chemistry. Mrs. Smith has scarlet fever. Boys’ Basketball Tournament. Seniors 13, Freshies 6; Juniors 10, Sophs 2. Dec. 14—Seniors 25; Juniors 10. Freshies 5; Sophs 3. The Artists’ Trio performs at Hall. A raid is made on the Boys’ lockers. Dec. 15—Edith Fineberg wants to know if there are any good stories in the Basketball rule book. Dec. 16—Mr. Duncan falls asleep while on hall duty. Dec. 20—Class Pins arrive. Dec. 21—“Windmills of Holland” is presented. 'The cast has accepted a year’s contract to play at Drury Lane, London.) Dec. 22—“Christmas at Punkin Holler” is given to the school. Christmas vacation begins. JANUARY. Jan. 4—Ella Matusavich runs away from home. But there’s no place like home, so Ella returns. 80. Jan. 5—A new piano is bought. Jan. 7—La Salle vs. Hall, Basket Ball game. L-P wins 24-9. “Turk” has a little boxing bout. Jan. 8—DePue game—Hall’s game—score 19-16. Again “Turk” enters the ring. Jan. 11—Who are the millionaires? The “Lost and Found” department reports a Diamond Bar Pin and a Pearl Necklace. Jan. 14—Green cards are sent out. Jan. 19—Kenny Johnston snores in Latin Class. Miss Shore tells him he must stop as it is against the rules of etiquette. Jan. 20-21—Semester Exams. Jan. 21—Hall plays Granville and beats them—17-14. Jan. 24—The new Freshies arrive. Jan. 25—A big fight down in the gym. Ask Walter about it. Jan. 26—Mrs. Dyer appears in civilian clothes. Where is she going? Jan. 27—Isabelle quits school. Wonder what’s the matter? Jan. 28—DePue game. We are beaten 29-2. The bench warmers make their debut. Jan. 29—Ottawa game. We win 20-8. Anthony and Greg, go riding. FEBRUARY. Feb. 1—All girls have to take showers after gym. class! Feb. 2—Russel Barry falls asleep and breaks a seat. Feb. 4—-Hall vs. Granville. We lose again—23-16. Miss Goude of Redpath performs. Feb. 7—“Dutchie” gets kicked out of History. Feb. 8—Gerno gets his seat in Chemistry changed. Feb. 9—Mary Hanney brings the Teenie Weenies to school to amuse herself. Feb. 10—Norma tries to drown out the Business English class by spilling water on the floor. Feb. 11—The boys go to the Tournament at Streator. Feb. 14—Extra!! Echo!! Lucille Mahoney and Helen Cosgorve go joy riding in a racer and are nearly killed. Feb. 15—Art. Bevans is requested to bring a foot-stool to Economics class. Feb. 16—Laura Martinelli knocks down several girls while running through the hall. Feb. 17—Green spots on the sidewalk show that a Freshie has bumped his head on it. 81. Feb. 23—Marty Keegan reads the Police Gazette in the Assembly Hall. Feb. 25—The printing class prints the paper upside down. MARCH. March 1—“Please stop whispering,” resounds through the assem bly hall. Does anyone wonder who said it and when it was said? March 2—Miss Shore requests Miss Brown to stop whispering and move along, thinking she is a student. March 3—Students having classes in the east side of the building find it difficult to study as a chicken-coop across the street burned. March 4—Sighs heard in the general assembly Why? The report cards are received! We take second place in the Buda Tournament. March 7—Cast for Senior play, “The Man on the Box” is selected. March 8—Class pictures taken. March 9—Girls are tried out for the May Pole dance. Few escape. March 10—Anthony yawns while he is in the study hall. Has he grown weary of school life??? March 11—Walter Laugal has his hair “combed” when he comes into the study hall the 7th period. March 14—Mr. Duncan tells Wm. Warded to turn to the next page while reciting in Physical Geography class. Why William ? March 15—Candy for sale in cafeteria today. Miss Sanders says that we’ll have it every day hereafter. March 16—Debating carried on in the wTest basement—Girls discuss the relative merits of General Grant and General Lee. March 17—Green predominates in the color scheme of the day— in honor of St. Patrick, you know. March 18—Boys begin high jump practice. March 21—The Freshman English class act out the “Merchant of Venice.” March 22—Debates in American History Class. March 23—Junior class chooses purple and gold as class colors. March 24-25-28—Vacation! No regrets. March 29—Snapshots for the annual. March 30—Some of the Alumni pay us a call. March 31—We hear a good deal about abbreviated costumes for the May Fete. APRIL. April 1—All fools’ day. April 4—Class group pictures retaken. April 5—A loud thud echoes through the basement. Edith drops her tray. April 6—The Junior Prom to be May 6. 82. April 7—Mary Hanney deliberately speaks to herself in Physical Geography class. April 8—Starting “unknowns” in Chemistry lab. A decided H2S odor throughout the building. April 11-12-13—Exams!!! April 14—The boys are practicing in earnest for track. April 15—Thelma Schatz practices scream thrillers on the steps. April 18—Norma day-dreams. There’s a reason. April 19—We order our annuals. April 20—Kenneth Johnston gets his arm broken again, this time in track practice. We’re sorry for Kenneth. April 21—Rules are given out against playing with snakes on the campus. April 22—Sarah Rosenzweig and Margaret Wimbiscus are quiet for once while coming up the east stairway, but not of their own accord. April 23—Everybody in the study hall is interested in the “skill” the girls portray while playing baseball on the campus. April 26—Junior class pictures retaken. We wonder why the photographer insists on having a perfect Junior picture. April 27—“Turk” Steele forgets to slam his book on his desk when he comes into the study iiall the 6th period. April 28—The Sophomore number of “Hall Times” is published. April 29—Senior play proves a success. MAY. May 2—The Juniors are working diligently to make the Prom the “best ever.” May 3—Semester exams in Chemistry. May 6—Interclass track meet. The Sophomores claim the highest honors. The time for the Junior Prom has finally arrived. May 9—Juniors and Seniors dream—not quite over the effects of the Prom, Friday. May 10—Mrs. Rosenzweig visits school. May 11—E. Faletti is teacher. Going up in rank! May 12—Mr. Melton can’t talk. We’re sorry. May 13—We win two firsts in the typewriting contest at La Salle, Lucille Mahoney, and Elizabeth Mazurkiewicz taking the honors; two thirds in shorthand, won by Mary Zand and Edith Yearsley; 4y2 points in athletics, won by Decker, Franckey and Wixom. May 16—May Fete and open air concert. A large crowd witnesses the event. May 18—Medals presented to those winning points in the La Salle meet. 83. { The Western Sand Gravel Co. Producers and Shippers of Road Gravel, Washed Gravel, Crushed Gravel SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS NATURAL BONDING ROAD GRAVEL FOR HARD ROADS IS OUR LEADER. The Gravel we produce has a natural binder or cement that causes roads, built with it, to pack and harden when subjected to travel and exposure. Over 60'r of this material has proven by actual test to consist of granite, and as all oversize material is crushed to pass through a one and one-half inch ring, a perfect aggregate for road building purposes is secured. We confidently refer to the State Engineering Board and to a long list of Commissioners in La Salle, Bureau, Warren, Whiteside, Lee, Henry and Knox counties for approval of our output. J. C. SITTERLY GLENN N. SITTERLY EDWARD HUWALD President Secretary Treasurer SOME FAMOUS LAST WORDS. “ I wonder if it’s loaded. I’ll look down the barrel and see.” “Oh listen! That’s the train whistle. Step on the accelerator, and we’ll try to get across before it comes.” “I wonder whether this rope will hold my weight.” “It’s no fun swimming around in here. I’m going out beyond the lines.” “There’s only one way to manage a mule. Walk right up in back of him and surprise him.” Teacher—“Gregory, name the largest diamond.” Gregory—“The ace.” Swanson had a pompadour, Its color white as snow; No matter how he rumpled it, It always stood just so. Melvin W.—“It’s all over school!” Wm. Wardell—“What?” Melvin—“The roof, my boy, the roof.” Stage Manager—“All ready, run up the curtain.” Stage Hand—“Say, what do you think I am, a squirrel?” Supt. Melton—“So you admit, young man, that this unfortunate freshman was carried to the shower and drenched with water. What part did you take in this disgraceful affair?” Sophomore i meekly)—“The left leg, sir.” Frank 0.—“Well, I must be off.” Anton J.—“Yes, I noticed that the first time I met you.’ For Boys Only (Read backwards) Didn’t you if girl a be wouldn’t you. It read would you knew we. Spring ®itlleg Icc (Bream (ttrnnpattg Manufacturers an Wholesalers of FANCY ICE CREAM PICNIC PARTIES AND WEDDINGS SUPPLIED Ask Your Dealer for Gunther’s Ice Cream NOT HOW CHEAP. BUT HOW GOOD SPRING VALLEY ICE CREAM CO. Wm. F. Gunther, Prop. Phone Main 1. Spring Valley, Illinois Miss Mewhirter—“Where is Pike’s Peak?” Adam Mazur—“Near the Garden of Eden.” (Adam ought to know.) Coach Holliday—“Have you all your Basketball equipment?” Gerno—“Yes, all but the cigarettes.” Hasten, my children, and you shall ride With Uncle Tom, the taxi guide, From Cherry to Ladd and from Ladd to School, In a ten seated car that bucks like a mule, As we speed o’er the road we sing and then shout; We joke with each other, and push the boys out; When we hit the deep ruts, we bounce off the seats; For giving us thrills this car can’t be beat. Eda Muratori. Miss Mewhirter (after explaining the system of monarchies!— “If the king dies, who rules?” Irving—“The queen.” Miss M.—‘ Yes, under certain circumstances, which I shall explain later, that is true; now if the queen dies, who takes her place?” Irving (after deep thought)—“The jack.” My heart leaps up when I behold, Red marks upon my card. I say, “It is the teacher’s fault For I have worked so hard.” But in my heart I know I’m wrong, I haven’t done my best, Too frequent shows and other things Have made me fail the test. L. 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Up spoke his teacher in accents clear, “Vincent Doyle, define a noun.” So he made a guess, “Its color is grey.” And back to sleep dropped down. James Sweeney. Mrs. Dyer (in study hall)—“Order please.” Greg (absentlyi—“Chocolate malted milk.” Speaking of strong men, I heard a fellow say he saw a man tear up main street and turn the corner. George A.—“Do you say your hens ‘sit’ or ‘set’?” Mr. Fletcher—“It never matters to me what I say. What concerns me is to learn, when I hear the hen cackling, whether she is laying or lying.” ' ‘ THE KALEIDOSCOPE. Two bright green snakes ran round and round And ate each other when they met; A fountain shot a purple jet That fell but did not reach the ground. A thousand starlets came and went; Great constellations formed and split All suddenly, or bit by bit— A futuristic firmament. It’s terrible, this verse of mine? Well, so was that eelctric sign. en You Are Of every hundred 25-year-old men who start out into the work with equal opportunities. 54 are absolute failures at the age of sixty-five, dependent on relatives and charity; 5 are self-supporting, but must work; 4 are well-to do; one is wealthy; and 36 are dead. You can avert the tragedy of a penniless old age by saving systematically while you still have vigor and earning power. We pay on savings accounts and offer every courtesy to beginners on the Road to Independence. Insure your future. Start today. SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK Spring Valley, 111. DID JA EVER— Ask for your demerits and get a surprise ? Brag about an “A” and find it was a zero (0) ? Cross the campus on a rainy day? Dream you were valedictorian? Flunk for a semester? Get a green card? Investigate the mysteries of Geometry? Jump at a conclusion in History and be wrong? Laugh out loud in class? Mock a teacher and have him or her see you do it? Open your mouth and put your foot in it? Play hookey? Question a teacher’s mark? Realize you weren’t the whole school ? Stop at the Sanitary? Tramp across the Study Hall in squeaky shoes? Look at your book just before class and find the page out? Vote for yourself? Wish you were clever? Expect to graduate? Yell and have everybody stare at you? Zealously study the wrong lesson? Frances Reiter ’21. TO THE SENIORS. You are very soon to leave us, But to let this grieve us We can’t afford. Still on this we all agree That quite your like we’ll never see While the endless ages be— Thank the Lord! B. H. and M. M. ’23. A question in the history test was: “Can you give the contents of the Monroe Doctrine?” Arthur Bevan wrote: “Yes.” He was sitting in the study hall, A looking at a book; No thought was in his feeble mind, He wore a vacant look. (Spring Fever.) Ella W. BROWN BROTHERS .......Electrical Store............. 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This unintelligible conversation was heard by a member of the staff while passing down a dark street about 10 o’clock one night! “Will vou?” “No!” “Please.” “No!” “Just.” “No!” “One.” “No!” “Bill, why don’t you shave?” Wm. P.—“You know, I sometimes think my stock in trade is brains.” Harry L.—“You have a funny looking sample case.” Bill—“What did your father say when you told him you were engaged?” ; Thelma—“Oh! don’t ask me to repeat such language.” Freshman—“A man mistook me for President Wilson the other day.” Senior—“That’s nothing. Last Monday a guy walked up to me and slapped me on the back and said, ‘Holy Moses, is that you?’ ” Jos. E—“I think I’ll grow a mustache.” Ella 0.—“0, don’t do that.” Jos. E.—“Why not?” Ella—“Because they always feel so funny.” Premo had a piece of gum, He chewed it very “slow,” And every where that Premo went That gum was sure to go. It followed him to English class, Which was against the rule, Miss Wilson took it away from him And chewed it after school. Lady (who had been given the H. S. building by the telephone girl when she had called for her husband’s store)—“Hello are you Harry?” Mr. Melton—“Not especially, but I’m not very bald.” The world is old, yet likes to laugh, New jokes are hard to find. A whole new editorial staff Can’t tickle every mind; So if you meet some ancient joke, Decked out in modern guise, Don’t frown and call the thing a fake, Just laugh—don’t be too wise. Margaret—“Did you take a shower after gym class?” Sarah—“Why no, is one of them missing?” Gerno—“I understand that ‘Duck’ sent his pictures back.” Turk—“What was the matter?” Gerno—“They looked too much like him.” Pickles—“The man who invented examinations will cei'tainly have something to answer for.” Vincent—“Yes, indeed, he’ll have to answer for me because I don’t know any of these questions. BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS and RECORDS A FULL LINE OF KODAKS. DRUGS, STATIONERY and TOILET ARTICLES Spring Valley Drug Co. The Brunswick Shop Definition Not Given by Webster— Faculty: A bunch of men and women hired to help the Seniors run the school. A Four Reel Tragedy Healthy Boy Cigarettes Little Grave Violets Ups and Downs of Language. “Did you call Edith up this morning?” “Yes, but she wasn’t down.” “But why didn’t you call her down?” “Because she wasn’t up.” “Then call her up now and call her down for not being down when you called her up.” Mr. Duncan—“In Zion City there is no smoking, quarreling.” Gerno—“Does anyone live there?” swearing, or Anthony—“Why isn’t Fehr playing?” Martie—“He was kicked in the synagogue.” Anthony—“What’s that?” Martie—“The temple of course.” Receipts for flunks: “Take a string of bluffs, stir in a lot of thin excuses, add a few stalls according to tastes and sift in an abundance of pseudo-enthusiasm. Flavor well with moonshine caught on numerous evening strolls, then stuff with one night’s cramming, and serve hot on examination paper at the end of the term.” Miss Sanders—“Name three articles containing starch.” Lena—“Two cuffs and a collar.” Society Brand Clothes Prices on good clothes are no higher than the others. The value received in the long run is what counts. Popular prices on these high grade suits. Bostonian shoes and oxfords for men and young men are as necessary as good clothes. FRANK’S DEPT. STORE CASH ONLY SPRING VALLEY, ILL. He told the shy little maid of his love, The color left her cheeks, But on the lapel of his coat, It stayed for several weeks. We took a walk this evening And stood down on the sand, She told me how she liked me, I held her little—coat. She said when first she saw me, As down the street we paced, How nice she thought I was, I put My arm around her—umbrella. With tear in eye she murmered Those lovely walks she’d miss, I gave her in consolation— This sweet young thing—a stick of gum. Coach—“You’re all right in every way, except you are a little stiff.” Swanson—“You’re a big stiff.” I used to think I knew I knew But now I must confess, The more I know I know, I know I know the less. THE NIGHT BEFORE. ’Twas the night before payday, And all thru my jeans I hunted in vain for the price of some beans, Not a quarter was stirring, not even a jit; Kale was off duty, milled edge had quit. Turn forward, turn forward, 0 Time, in thy flight, And make it tomorrow, Just for Tonight——. Hoffman Trunk and Bag Factory Manufacturers of FANCY DRESS AND WARDROBE TRUNKS, SUIT CASES, LEATHER BAGS, ETC. SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS HOW MUCH OF THIS DO YOU BELIEVE? We love the name of Hall our school, We love this life so free, But best of all, we love the bell, That rings at half-past three. Then quickly to our homes we run, Nor tarry along the way, For we are such dear angels— So all our teachers say. We never stay out till late hours Nor dance nor go to shows— Excepting just on week end nights, When everybody goes. For we are happy Juniors, The obedient class of Hall; We listen to the words of wisdom That from our teachers fall. Mabel Michael. SEPTEMBER 1, 1920. Listen my children and you shall hear Of the opening day of the High School year: Little Freshies flying ’round Like frightened fish in Puget Sound; Vivacious Sophs, their worldly lore Filling their brains and running o’er; Sedate Juniors, undaunted they By any wild rush or disarray; Classy Seniors, swell and grand, Gee, they swagger to beat the band; Kind eyed teachers, and stern ones too; Professors, and janitors, say, “Who’s who?” Marguerite Keay, ’22. WThat would happen if— Art Bevans quit giggling? Adam recited correctly? Gerry Hanney studied? We didn’t get demerits? “Aphrodite” were suggested to Mr. Melton for the Senior play! Ray Fehr quit giving advice to the basketball stars? Carl Bouxsein (just to make a conversation l—“Do you think opals are unlucky?” Ollie E.—“I should prefer a diamond, if it’s all the same to you.” Instructor—“This is the worst recitation, I have ever heard. I have done most of it myself.” Stranger (late to the game!—“What is the score?” Holliday—“Nothin’ to Nothin’.” Stranger—“Good game, eh?” Holliday—“Dunno. It ain’t started yet.” Anthony—“You are the breath of my life.” Norma—“See how long you can hold your breath.” Miss Fuller—“Leslie, write on the board, ‘Richard can ride the mule if he wants to!’ Now correct the sentence.” Leslie L. (after deep thought)—“Richard can ride the mule if the mule wants him to.” He kissed her on the cheek He thought it harmless frolic; Now he’s been in bed a week; They call it painters colic. To Ellsworth: It sees! It moves! It IS alive! 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Dallas Schurtz and his flashy socks. Lyle and his afternoon naps. Mr. Duncan and his eternal “B.” Bessie Sechting and her typewriter. Miss Mewhirter and the demerit list. “Bomba” and the newspaper. “Turk” and his fighting. Francis Hurley and his gum. Bill Schurtz and Thelma Schatz. Mr. Taylor and his kodak. Miss Shore and Caesar’s Gallic War. Mr. Holliday and B. Brown. Members of H. T. H. S. and the Sanitary. August Zaccaria and his Ford Sedan. Carl Bouxsein and his Saxaphone. Melvin Warnock and “Popular Mechanics.” THREE LIFESAVERS fcjC '4t The THOR Electric Washer The HOOVER and APEX Cleaners. . . df trJlC Why wear your life away bending over a wash tub or dangling on the end of a broom handle, when for a small monthly payment, either of these life-savers will be delivered to your home. Phone W. E. Hollerich FOR A FREE DEMONSTRATION When first they met, they had no “case’ And sat apart like this But since their love has grown apace They know the rapture of a kiss, Have knocked out every space, Andsitupcloselikethis. Mr. Duncan—“Give the plural of Moose.” Christine M.—“Meese.” Miss Brown—“Don’t forget to take your shower, girls.” Margaret W.—“Do we get an extra credit for taking showers, Miss Brown?” I DON’T. My parents forbade me to smoke, I don’t. Nor listen to a naughty joke, I don’t. They made it clear I must not wink At any man, or even think About intoxicating drink, I don’t. To dance or flirt is very wrong, I don’t. Other girls chase youth and song, I don’t. I kiss no man, not even one, I do not know how it is done, You would not think I have much fun, I don’t. ■fr Miss Wilson—“Nobody ever heard of a sentence without a predicate.” Albert Steffen—“I have, Miss Wilson.” Miss W.—“What is it?” Albert Steffen—“Thirty days.” B. ROSENZWEIG JOBBERS AND MILL AGENTS SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS. IF A TELEPHONE CALL CAME WHERE WOULD YOU FIND THEM? Lyle Sitterly—Riding horse back with Mary Hanney. August Zaccaria—In his Ford. Anthony F.—In front of the post-office with Norma Hill. Joseph Marenda—Drawing cartoons in the study hall. Miss Shore—Standing in the upper hall reading some weighty-looking volume. Frances Reiter—Taking pictures. Marie Viner—Fixing her hair or asking for a powder puff. Adele Johnston and Margaret Wimbiscus—Showing the girls how to do aesthetic dancing. M. Bender—Down in the gym trying to make a basket. L. Van Tress—In the commercial study hall keeping Hazel Sherrard from studying. Russel Berry—At the shop trying to glue a broken table top, Norma Hill—Down in the basement trying to persuade August Z. to take her down town. WRITTEN AFTER MY FIRST EXAMINATION The world is dark and dreary; My spirits are at low ebb, Everything seems empty; All the world seems dead. I’ll ne’er chant again a joyous tune, Nor hum as on another day; For dark clouds obscure all rays of light, And joy has flown away. I’m courting dull Miss Fortune; Discontent abides with me, Others laugh and dance and shout, But the world seems dead to me. Never satisfied, gloomy, and cross, I drift my mournful way, Always taking the dark, blue side With gloomy thoughts holding sway. But perhaps some day, the clouds will pass, And let the bright rays shine— Here’s hoping, pals; so let me have An A-double-plus for mine. Bernice Hicks ’23 BbttZBe-Bs a«=BM.Sbi0iaB � ™sa6e- =EgiF THE LA SALLE NATIONAL BANK OF LA SALLE, ILLINOIS, FORTY YEARS OLD THIS YEAR, IS GLAD OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXTEND THROUGH THE HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH AND VOCATIONAL SCHOOL 1921 ANNUAL ITS CORDIAL BEST WISHES TO THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL. More Than a Bank THE LA SALLE NATIONAL BANK MAY BE LIKENED TO AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN THAT WE ARE CONTINUALLY PREACHING THRIFT AND SOUND FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES. FURTHERMORE, OUR PRIMARY OBJECT HAS NOT BEEN THE SEEKING OF DEPOSITS, BUT RATHER A DESIRE TO SERVE FAITHFULLY AND EFFICIENTLY. DEPOSITS OF NEARLY $3,000,000.00 IS, WE BELIEVE, EVIDENCE THAT POLICY HAS BEEN THE RIGHT ONE. Member La Salle Chamber of Commerce. Madelon—“Let’s skip this study period.” Bernice—“No, I need the sleep too much.’ -55- Mrs. Dyer (in home nursing)—“Where is the alimentary canal?” Aldona Surwill—‘“It connects Michigan and Wisconsin.” THEN AG’IN!! This Freshie, he said if he’d had a fair show, And a big enough chance for his talents to grow; And the least bit of assistance from his teachers had got; He’d beat Anton Ricca an awful lot. He’d fill the school full of the sounds of his name, He’d a climbed to the top round of the ladder of fame. It might have been so—I dunno: Just so, it might-a-been, then Ag’in! George Meek. Teacher—“A fool can ask more questions in a minute than a wise man can answer in an hour.” Wm. Warded—“No wonder I’ve flunked in all my exams.” WHAT ARE TEACHERS GOOD FOR? “To impart knowledge withal; if they increase nothing, they will increase my brain. They have disgraced me and kept me from getting 95, laughed at my mistakes, mocked at my brilliancy, scorned my genius, wondered at my lack of intelligence, lowered my mai’ks and prevented me from getting on the honor roll; and what’s their reason ? I am a pupil. Has not a pupil eyes? Can he not talk at length? Can he not enjoy an oration on ‘Why does a crow?’ Does he not like a day’s vacation—sitting as he does in the same room, looking out the same windows, warmed by the same heating system, cooled by the same air? If they keep us after school do we not kick? If they tell us a good joke do we not laugh ? If they give us low marks, do we not complain ? If a pupil wrongs a teacher, what is his end? After school class—! If a teacher wrongs a pupil what is his revenge? Why—nothing at all. The learning they teach me, I will profit by and though it be small, it will suffice.”—Ex. The Most Complete Book o?i Aimuals Ever Published Ca?i be Secured Absolutely F? 'ee EXPLAINS to the business manager and editor by the use of illustrations and with the utmost simplicity proper methods to be used in laying out the dummy grouping, designing, making panels, selecting proper photographs, selling advertising, selling Annuals to say nothing of explaining thoroughly hundreds oftechnical problems that will confront the staff. This great book is only a part of the Stafford service. Our experience gained in handling hundreds of Annuals is at your command ; your plans and problems will receive individual and careful attention. The staff of this publication for whom we furnished engravings will confirm these statements. Write to us as soon as you are elected and we will tell you how to secure a copy of “Engravings for College and School Publications’ ’ free of charge. ENGRAVING COMPANY College and High School Annual Engravers SEVENTH ELOOR CENTURY BLDC. INDIANA SENIOR vs. FRESHMAN. Says at Senior to a Freshie: Oh, I’m a Senior proud and gay; I’m as happy as can be. Oh, I’m a Senior proud and gay, And that’s something you MAY be. I come to school in the morning, I stay out late at night. Basketball, and girls, and dates— These are my chief delight. I come to school without my lessons, I merely read them through, Or else I simply copy them; Hard work I will not do. Says a Freshie to a Senior: Oh, I’m a Freshie, meek and mild, And follow in your tracks. Oh, I’m a Freshie, meek and mild, There’s much my poor brain lacks. Oh, Gee! you Senior proud and gay, I surely envy you! You copy all your lessons off; Hard work you will not do. Me, I have to study hard Each night till dreadfully late; I wonder if in four years more I’ll have a learned pate. Edith Fineberg, 24. The Seniors may be dignified, The Juniors may be proud, The Sophies are just kinda nice, But Freshies lead the crowd. Helen Cosgrove. Little bits of wisdom-Larger bits of bluff, Make our Profs, all ask us, Where we get that stuff. Saving Means Your Future Independence and Comfort To the young man or woman starting out in life, a firm foundation guaranteeing success and independence in future years is the most essential asset. This assurance rests in an honest and upright character and is supported in a magnificent manner by a SAVINGS ACCOUNT. You are urged by the La Salle State Bank to start NOW to shape your future destiny by opening an account with this bank and your reward will not consist alone in material wealth—money—but the satisfaction you derive from this saving spirit will be sufficient reward in itself. It does not take a large sum—$1.00 will open the way, and your little additions to this first deposit will bring Success nearer to you. We Pay Three Per Cent Interest. THE LA SALLE STATE BANK La Salle Illinois. DEMERIT MARKS. My quantity of marks is often strained. They drop down as the gentle rain from heav’n Upon the book beneath. They are twice blest; They blesseth him that gives and him that takes. They are mightiest of the mightiest; they become The naughty student better than his grades. The teacher knows the force of these black marks, They attribute to awe and majesty, Wherein doth lie the stamp of erring ways; And these black marks do then give us most fear, When they do gather dark upon our cards. Helen Cosgrove ' Senior—“If you weigh ninety-five pounds now and were transferred to the moon you would weigh one-sixth as much.” Ida W.—“Me for the moon!” Mr. Taylor—“Now, John, if there were eleven sheep in a field and six jumped the fence, how many would there be left?” John F.—“None.” Mr. T.—“Why, there would!” John—“No sir, there wouldn’t; you may know algebra, but you don’t know sheep.” ’Twas midnight in the parlor ’Twas darkness everywhere The silence was unbroken, for There was nobody there. Edwin H.—“What do you think is the height of extravagance?” Francis H.—“For a girl to keep buying and using rogue when she might just as well buy a little good barn paint and put it on and let it dry.” Helen Cosgrove—“What did you write on the slip when you took the library book?” Sarah Rosenzweig—“I wrote, ‘Nutrition and Diet taken by Sarah Rosenzweig.’ ” Cash and Carry Grocery I, ■' ■ ■' ■ 1 '■■■ 11 1 1 I. J. JAGODINSKI Groceries, Provisions, and Queensware RAYMOND IVAN DAVIES, A. H., M. I). Physician and Surgeon Fire Insurance and Steamship Tickets LADI), ILLINOIS Telephone 16 L-l SPRING VALLEY, ILL. DeGregorio —Dealer in— ICE CREAM FRUIT CANDY CIGARS TOBACCO, ETC. Ladd Illinois GEO. C. DOLSON, D. I). S. Ladd, III. CLASSICAL WHO’S WHO. Regina erat infelix (Some years ago she crossed the Styx); Amavit, heu, Aenean, ilia, And took him to her royal villa. Non tamen poterat manere, Because the gods were so contrary; Evasit ergo ille statim, And when the queen could not get at ’im, Conscripsit ilia mortem sibi—ah! And so died Dido queen of Libya. Mr. Taylor (demonstrating proposition)—“Now, watch the board carefully, and I’ll run through it for you.” The sun shines bright, the day is mild, The sky is clear above; The young man’s fancy lightly turns To thoughts of girls and love. The room is cold, the teacher stern But I will go no fur’der, For now the young man’s fancy turns To thoughts of hate and murder. Cecelia—“What do you say to a tramp in the woods?” Ella M.—“I never speak to the horrid things.” You are a dear, sweet girl. God bless you and keep you— Wish I could afford to do so. Tourist (in our general store)—“Whatcha got in the shape of auto tires?” Saleslady—“Funeral wreaths, life preservers, and doughnuts.1' Miss Wilson—“Give an example of a concrete noun.” Harvey N.—“Sidewalk.” C. A. JENSEN Exide Batteries Goodyear Tires JEWELER AND OPTOMETRIST McQuay-Norris Piston Rings Automobile Springs All makes of cars Mobil Oils Glasses Fitted General Garage Service Eyes Examined — KASKASKIA WE GRIND OCR OWN LENSES GARAGE L. Travis, Prop. La Salle Theatre BI� lg. La Salle, III. Phone 105 La Salle, 111. John T. Olson Earl R. Pryor Linnig Bros. Jewelers and Opticians PERU, ILLINOIS THE LADD MERCANTILE Watches, Clocks, Diamonds, and Everything in Jewelry, Silverware and Cut Glass COMPANY Eversharp Pencils and Fountain Pens GENERAL MERCHANDISE Victor Victrolas and Victor Records Spaulding Sporting Goods LADD, ILLINOIS 1 ! OPPOSITE HOTEL PERU Phone 203 W. ORDERS. Dyer—“One step at a time there.” Shore—“Were you talking?” Melton—“Stop pushing!” Mewhirter—“Out of this hall, girls.” Wilson—“News for the paper, right this way.” Brown—“Upstairs girls.” Taylor—“Demerits for talking, remember.” Krueger—“Use your paper release.” Smith—“Boys!” Holliday—“Get outa the lockers.” Fuller—“Walk quietly, please.” Duncan—“I want you to study your lesson hereafter.” Emma—“Absence cards, please.” Sanders—“Only one sewing, there.” Tyler—“Get that edge squared!” A. R. K. AH, ME! Imagine the scene: A big comfortable chair, a beautiful girl snuggled down in it, her head leaned back so that she is looking up into the face of the man who is bending so attentively over her. Now he reaches his arm around her. Her head is pressed against his heart. Speech at this time would be impossible. Listen! We hear her struggle and whisper, “Oh, dear, you hurt.” In a low earnest voice he answers, “Well, I simply cannot help hurting you a little bit. You don’t mind that, do you?” Again we hear only silence. They seem perfectly contented. It is not long, however, that they remain in this position. He does not seem content with what he can see of her face. Her eyes are a violet gray. He bends farther over so that he can see into—well—see into her mouth. Because, of course, he is the dentist who is repairing her teeth. —Ex. Science courses oft remind us We can help if we but try, In passing on we leave behind us Note books for the other guy. Mr. Duncan—“Where are diamonds found?” Bessie S.—“On the third finger of the left hand.’ Liberty and Victory Tailors La Salle’s Leading TAILORS La Salle Theatre BUI . LA SALLE, ILL. Within Our Doors you will find a cordial welcome and a spirit of helpful and considerate co-operation in all matters pertaining to the banking business. We are here to serve the people and concerns of Peru and vicinity and we are trained and equipped to do so. We can help yon— —to save your money - -to build your business —to safeguard your family —to protect your valuables. Our time and facilities are at your dispcsal, Peru State TZank Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 6, and by Appointment. Telephone 87 R-l Dr. Paul J. Secrest DENTIST Specializing in Sanitary Removable Bridge Work. Cor. Greenwood and St. Paul Streets Spring Valley, 111. ----------------- r -J EXAMS. A quiet room, still, as in awe, The fluttering of a shade, Heavy sighs, a tired groan From a distant corner, Straggling footsteps toward a desk, Another paper on a pile, The opening and closing of a door. Dusk and the last ones gone, A weary teacher, an overflowing waste basket, The last exam is o’er.—Ex. Mrs. Dyer (at entrance of student)—“Well?” Melvin—“No, sick.” Failed in Physics, flunked in “Math,” I heard him softly hiss, I’d like to spot the guy who said That ignorance is bliss. Mr. Melton—“Young man, have you an excuse for being late?” Dallas—“Yes, sir, I have a peachy one, but I’m so excited I can’t think of it now.” A flea and a fly in a flue, Were imprisoned, now what could they do? Said the fly, “Let us flee,” “Let us fly,” said the flea, And they flew thru a flaw in the flue. Bill, Bill, the doctor’s son Picked up a snake and away he “run, The snake got loose, And played the deuce, And Bill got—fifty demerits. Miss Wilson—“Parse the word ‘kiss’.” Junior girl—“This word is a noun, but is usually used as a conjunction. It is never declined and is more common than proper. It is usually used in the plural. It agrees with me.” P. C. Doyle BARBER SHOP and BATH 117 S. Greenwood St. SPRIAU VALLEY, ILL. | I)R. HORACE DUNN Ladd, Illinois Edwards Store C. W. Eschenbaum Press Dry Goods Telephone 107 L-l Groceries |fl| Fresh Meats Job Printing Of the Better Kind Opposite Spring Valley City Bank LADD, ILL. Spring Valley, 111. TOM FOOLERY. It was midnight on the ocean, Not a street car was in sight The sun was shining brightly And it rained all day that night. It was a summer night in winter, The rain was snowing last, A barefoot boy, with shoes on, Sat, standing on the grass. It was evening, and the rising sun Was setting in the west, And the little fishes in the trees Were huddling in their nest. The rain was pouring down, The moon was shining bright, And everything that you could see, Was hidden out of sight. While the organ pealed potatoes, Lard was rendered by the choir, While the sexton rung the dish-rag, Someone set the church on hre. “Holy smoke!” the preacher shouted; In the rain he lost his hair; Now his head resembles heaven, For there is no parting there. DEDICATED TOCAESAR. My Caesar, ’tis to thee, Short cut to lunacy; Of thee I rave. Another day or so Of studying thee, I know, Will send me straight below Into my grave. ADVERTISING ENGLISH. FOR SALE—A Guernsey cow. Gives good milk; also a hay fork, rope and pulley, and a small refrigerator. 1 33 1-3% to 50% Reductions now in force throughout our entire stock. Fehr Bradbeer Plumbing, Heating, Sheet Buy Now and Save! Metal Work and Slating Come in and be convinced how you can save money. Phone “25 IM Spring Valley — I. Guthmann The ( lot her and Furnisher 713-19 First St. La Salle, 111. ■ 1 J G G L GORDON GOLDNAN CLOTHING COMPANY |- LA SALLE, ILLINOIS L’ENVOY. When the last of the pictures are pasted, And the last of the copy is sent, When the last page of proof is corrected, And our last red penny is spent; We shall rest, and faith, we shall need it, We shall sleep for a week or two, We shall star once more in our classes, And study the whole week through. Then no one shall shrink at our coming For pictures that haven’t been made, And the couples we hunted for snapshots Shall spoon once more unafraid! Our brows no more shall be furrowed With lines of worry and care And we’ll rest from our weary labors With time enough and to spare. We’ll swear by all that is holy That we’ll never again be caught Trying to publish a blamed old book That doesn’t pan out as it ought. We’ll seek no more for the glory, That goes with an editor’s name, But we’ll be content if our days are spent In other paths of fame. COLLARED. Hatless, coatless, collarless, breathless, he paced the narrow room like a caged lion before dinner. His eyes had a haunted look; his hair was mussed, and as he spoke his voice sounded as hollow as the crack of doom, whatever that is. His pacing grew faster and he wrung his hands nervously. A causal observer might have concluded he was agitated. He was. He spoke again in a tense, vibrant tone. “It is now eight five and she is not here. What can be keeping her away? Has she gone back on me? Has she forgotten her promise to me? 0 faithless woman?” Then a knock sounded upon the door. He reached the door in one stride and opened it. “Saved!” he cried, as he greeted the woman. “I’ve plenty of time now to get there by eight-thirty.” And he opened the bundle the laundry woman had handed him and took out a clean collar—Ex. THE KINDER Torn s Fruit Store HARDWARE and Ice Cream STORE Parlor The Winchester Store JOHN R. KINDER, JR., Prop —Dealer in— HARDWARE, J PLUMBING. Fruit, Candy, Ice Cream, Soft SHEET METAL SHOP, Drinks, Cigars and Tobacco STOVES, FURNACES, — PAINTS, OILS, ETC. Exclusive Agent for MORSES AND ROMANCE CHOCOLATES VICTROLAS AND RECORDS LADD, ILLINOIS Ladd Illinois T5he — Boston Store The Factory Process Electric SAM BERNSTEIN', I’rop. Shoe Repairing Expert Rebuilding of Shoes OUTFITTERS For Men, Women and Children All work guaranteed to give — satisfaction. Agency for Floresheim Shoes — Our Mottos Lowest Prices our Chief Wm. S. Mhoon Attraction. Opposite City Bank Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY, ILL. = ■ MISERERE OF TIIE EDITOR. Getting out a school paper is no picnic. If I print jokes, teachers say I am silly; if I don’t, they say I am too serious. If I publish original matter, they say I lack variety; if I publish things from other papers, they say I am too lazy to write. If I stick to school, I ought to be out rustling up news; if I rustle for news, they say I should stick to school. What in thunderation is a poor editor to do, anyhow? Like as not someone will say I swiped this from an exchange. So I did! When stepping out at night alone A girl should take a chaperone, Until to womanhood she’s grown And she can call some chap ’er own. She (in a music store)—“Have you ‘Kissed Me in the Moonlight’?” Clerk—“Excuse me, madam, it must have been the fellow at the next counter; I’m only a new clerk.” Girls’ faults are many Boys have only two, Everything they say, And everything they do. Isabelle M.—“I want some powder, please.” Clerk—“Face, gun, or bug?” There’s meter poetic dactyllic, There’s a meter for laugh and for moan, But the meter that’s never prosaic Is to meet her by moonlight alone. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, So the proverbs say. That’s why we love our teachers best, On vacation day. WHEN IN NEED OF HARDWARE AND FURNITURE REMEMBER STEELE 8c KENNEY SPRING VALLEY, ILL. Vollmer Bros. i. — = ■M h$ ©1 f t EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME BEAUTIFUL. DO YOUR “FUSSING FREE ALTO TRUCK In Wilson shoes. Speedy DELIVERY ANYWHERE new models in pumps and boots. In smart dresses and at the reasonable Wilson prices La Salle, WILSONS Illinois. La Salle, III. ] Miss Wilson—“How would you punctuate this sentence, ‘I see Grace a pretty girl’?” Joseph E.—“I’d make a dash after Grace.” They sat alone in the moonlight And she soothed his troubled brow, “I know my life has been fast,” she said, “But I’m on my last lap now.” An angel of a girl generally plays the devil with a man. Mr. Duncan—“Ray, what can you tell us about the Mongolian race?” Ray—“I didn’t see it; I went to the ball game.” Mr. Smith (in science class)—“Now, Ellsworth, when you get that in your head, you’ve got it all in a nutshell.” I rose to give the dame a seat I could not let her stand, She made me think of mother With the strap held in her hand.—Ex. Dallas (at the restaurant)—“Do you serve lobsters here?” Waiter—“Yes, sir, we serve everybody; sit down.” IN THOMPSON’S DRUG STORE. Bumbo—“I want some powder.” Clerk—“Mennens ?” Bumbo—“No, Vimmens.” Clerk—“Scented ?” Bumbo—“No, I’ll take it vith me.” The Studio that entered Miss Gertrude Olmsted, winner of Elk's $10,000 j Prize Beauty Contest, Seebold Stadia of Photographic cArt Smith’s Garage Accessories, Supplies, Repairs, Storage Studio. Home Portraiture, Circuit and Commercial Photography—Any Time or Place 101-100 W. Dakota Street 120 Marquette Street Phone 151 It-1 Phone 337 LA SALLE, ILLINOIS SPRING VALLEY, ILL. ¥ V WANTED!! {Die Haling Any kind of an old rattle (Dazctte trap, second handed or new. JOB PRINTING P. M. Mahoney, Manager. SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS Just so it has four wheels and runs. I am badly in need of one. Every time I go to Ladd, I miss the last car, and have to walk home. Call Dallas Schurtz, 44 Elm Street, Spring V 1 Valley, Illinois. 1 They sat upon the garden stile— The youthlet and the maid. “The stars above are not so bright As you,” he softly said. She lifted up her little hand Toward Luna’s golden light, “The moon above is not so full As you. my dear, tonight.” Senior—“Do you think I’ll accept this picture? Why anyone would take it for the likeness of an ape.” Photographer—“Well, you should have thought of that before you came up here.” WE ALL 1)0 IT History classes all remind us, We can make our lives sublime, And by starting long discussions, Can take up the teacher’s time. Madelon—“Did he actually steal a kiss from you?” Bernice—“Yes, but I made him put it back.” The Sophomores saw a patch of green, They thought it was the Freshman class, But when they nearer to it came, They saw it was a looking glass. ISN’T IT THE TRUTH? Weep and you’re called a baby, Laugh and you’re called a fool, Yield and you’re called a coward, Stand and you’re called a mule, Smile and they’ll call you silly. Frown and they’ll call you gruff, Put on a front like a millionaire, And someone will call you bluff. r itUberg J tutnos anb School of Art Pluitooraplio Quality first is the Principle in the Hallberg Photographs that is making them famous. Princeton, 111. Hobart, Indiana. Earlville, Illinois. Petosky, Michigan. TRIBUNE BUILDING LA SALLE, ILLINOIS THE RIME OF A FLUNKING FRESHMAN The class room doors were opened wide And it was time to start, The test was set, the students met With sadness in their heart. Work, dear brains, work faster still, Don’t you this test delay! But slow, oh slow, my brains did go, On this the fateful day. I looked up at those questions stiff, Then drew my eyes away. I looked down at my desk with tears, And there blank paper lay. __________________________1_ -«S2SS38 At length did sound the passing bell, As the time for the next class came, If it had been for another test, I’d have flunked it just the same. Then came those wretched papers back, And I grew wondrous ‘fraid, Those bright red marks, that awful “F” From my eyes shall never fade. Down dropt my hopes, my hopes dropt down, ‘Twas sad as sad could be, And I had worked only to get A grade like “F” or “D”. Helen Cosgrove, ’24. -56- • Miss Sanders—“How do you spell needle?” Pupil—“Neidle.” Miss Sanders—“Wrong. There is no ‘i’ in needle.’ Pupil—“Tain’t no good then.” CHANGING TIMES “They say clothes makes the man.” “Not these days. They break him.” Je,TJsSTADT' La Salle’s Greatest Clothing Store Marquete Street at Second La Salle, Illinois. Quality clothes at moderate prices Wherever well dressed men and young men congregate—on the street, on the athletic field, in the class room, in the ball room —there you will see NEUSTADT QUALITY CLOTHES in evidence; for the well dressed men of this neighborhood, for four generations now, regard NEUSTADTS as style headquarters and buy their clothes here. The new Spring styles are ready for you. They are the finest clothes made; many richly silk lined. They fairly radiate those touches of style elegance so dear to the heart of the young man. Quality is the pre-eminent feature. They are moderately priced at $20 to $60 Phone 20 R-l Day and Night Service KEEGAN BROS. AUTO LIVERY TRANSFERRING UNDERTAKING SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS WHY TEACHERS GO INSANE “Shall we write on both sides of the paper?” “I didn’t hear the question.” “What is the lesson for tomorrow?” “Are the test papers marked yet?” “Should we write this in ink?” “I had my theme all written, but I left it at home.” “Did you say that our notebooks were due today?” “May I borrow your key, please?” “What was the question?” “I haven’t any paper or pencil.” Martin—“Were you bashful the first time you called on a girl?” Melvin—“I should say I was, but her father helped me out.” It is useless for physicians to argue against short-sleeved dresses. The constitution says: “The right to bare arms shall not be interfered with.” Teacher—“What is the hottest place in the United States?” Anton—“A hornets’ nest.” He—“That dress looks good enough to eat.” She—“Why, who ever heard of eating cloth?” He—“Georgette waists.” He learneth best, who studieth best, All lessons great or small, For he who shirks his daily tasks, Will soon be leaving Hall. A. Steffen “WELL, WELL.” “ Are you hungry?” “Yes Siam.” “Well then, I’ll Fiji.” George—“There’s a lot to Frank Orloff when you know him.’ Jim—“Yes, it’s a vacant lot.” Edward J. Bam rick -11k Live Model” CORSET William G. Hanney B AMR1CK HANNEY --Dealer in- GENERAL MERCHANDISE Spring Valley. Illinois Are you satisled with the corset you are wearing? If not, then it is time you were taking advantage of the many styles we are showing in the KABO corset, both front and back lace. We are, also, showing many pretty-shades of Armour Plete silk hose. Moreover, we handle a complete line of fancy groceries. GIVE US A CALL. CHARLES FEHR Manager Telephone Main 61 FEHR 8c CUMMING 125-127 East SL Paul Street FURNITURE AND HARDWARE Stoves, Tinware, Paints, Oils, Sporting Goods and Cutlery Winchester Guns and Tools. Get our Prices on Sporting Goods. Spring Valley, Illinois WE SHOULD LIKE TO KNOW When Vincent Doyle does his studying. What has become of Anthony’s and Ellsworth’s girls at Mendota. Why Robert VanTress blushes so when a girl talks to him. Why some of the girls have discarded their spit curls. Why Ann Krob didn’t want to be in the Senior play. Why Fat Berry doesn’t reduce. Why Swanson wears a Palm Beach suit. Why JesseWixon parts his hair in the middle. Why Mary Hanney was chosen for the leading lady in the Senior play. Why Annabelle Schatz had her hair bobbed. Why Mary McKee tries to imitate the Juniors and Seniors by fixing her hair the way they do. Why Hazel Sherrard carries so many books. Why Bender can’t beat Ricca. Why James Monge persistently ignores the advances of Marie. Who taught “Bud” Sherrard how to dance. Who invented the demerit system. Where the student body would hang out if the Sanitary burned down. How Grace Houzz’s hair became straight. SOMEBODY FALSIFIED Somebody said 0 why did he say!) That the Seniors were witty, Go-lucky and gay. Somebody said (0 why did he say!) That the Juniors were smart Almost every day. Somebody said iO why did he say!) That the Sophmores were bright, Just part of the day. Somebody said CO why did he say!) That the Freshman were green And green they would stay, But somebody lied, And he nearly died, When he told me this story today. Micheal J. Bender ’24 LA SALLE SAVINGS BANK TRUST COMPANY SOLICITS YOUR BUSINESS—LARGE OR SMALL Capital and Surplus $125,000.00 MALONE'S SHOE STORE WHERE THE GOOD SHOES COME FROM 649 First Street La Salle, Illinoi:) “Absence makes the heart grow fonder,” So they always say; That’s why we love our teachers best, The davs they stay away. Life is a joke, All things show it. Gaze at the Freshman Then you’ll know it. Mr. Duncan—“What is the shape of the earth?” Harvey N.—“It’s round.” Mr. Duncan—“How can you prove that it’s round?” Harvey N.—Well, it’s square then, I won’t argue about the mat- I can’t—does nothing I’ll try—does wonders I will— does everything. —Ex. Father—“What is your favorite hymn Dorothy, my darling?” Dorothy—“The one you chased over the fence last night, pa dear.” Oh Mr. Taylor so lank and tall He always says. “We’ll take them all.” Then on exams he says, “I’ll let you write,” Now truly is that just quite right?” M. Render it “IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE ME, TRY IT.” I’ve slept in boarding house beds, I’ve slept in berths on a train, I’ve slept in hammocks on a ship, I like them all the same, I’ve reposed on downy couches, With silks to cover my feet. But none of these can compare With sleep in a classroom seat. T. LUCEY BROTHERS ---Dealers in- DRY GOODS, RUGS, LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS OTTAWA AND LA SALLE a i r SHOE STORE.inc! VV La Salle, Illinois A ction—“Windmills of Holland.” B unk—We all indulge. C ourteous—Freshies. D merits—? ? ? E ats—Cafeteria. F Fits—In French V Class. G rand—A plus. H orrible—The Office. I Me. J okes—For the Annual. K ick—Prom, Punch. L onesome—Juniors. M onotony—Hall Township Personified. N othing—Sophs. 0 ver the Tops—After School. P unctual—Ladd car. Q uality—Seniors. R ats—In the hairdress. S tolen—Athletic Equipment. T ests—How we love ’em. U seless—The Orchestra. V icious—The Faculty. W illingness—to work—Annual Staff. X cuses—If we only got by on them. Y Must we work? Z ero—Everywhere, etc. Stall and the class stalls with you Recite and you recite alone. Teacher—“Before slates were used what did the people multiply James—“They multiplied on the face of the earth.” BLAKELY’S BENZOLE La Salle, 111. CLEANING AND LAUNDRY CO. DRY GOODS 2000-2002 Fourth Street RUGS PERU. ILLINOIS DRAPERIES LINOLEUMS The new dry cleaning and laundry company. Calls made in Peru, La Salle, Spring Val- READY-TO-WEAR ley and Ladd. Give us a call. What You Want— When You Want It. r= Joseph Campeggio THELADDHERALD LADD, ILLINOIS Groceries and General Merchandise JOB PRINTING Steamship and Fire Insurance Agent Notary Public This Annual is a sample of Our Work 1 — -sr ■ T 5 � . IF —T ‘;; gv. ' - 7 -, JsT? - : C?' “S r • 4 '|«V � W V . - ■“vC% . - . ? - -■- - ?«£ f- £«££ - '• F - •x: r ? • ' ' -.- f ' ?. -• . -..• - V .•« • I .. 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