Hammond Central School - Spotlight Yearbook (Hammond, NY)

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20 HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS f myself in the midst of my school companions. In front of me I saw a large post office. While I stood wait- ing for my mail, I was startled to recognize Janet Gallagher as the postmistress. When she advanced to greet me, I saw Bill Derby in the far corner, seemingly interested in a book of games. I was reminded of the party at the Methodist church when that scene had occurred before. As this picture slowly faded away, I found myself in a ! beautiful cathedral. I was ! greatly surprised to find Eve- lyn Goodwin and her former pet antipathy, James Fletcher, at the altar. There also was the minister, Roy Willard, in a swallow tail'coat and yellow satin trousers. He was acting as officiating clergyman. The setting for the next scene was a huge Chautauqua tent. Much to my surprise and consternation, I recognized the name of Jean Stiles as lectur- er. Suddenly, there was a hush, and I saw Jean advancing tow- ards us. But oh! What a change!! She was dressed in a long severe black gown. Her hair was drawn into a tight knot and she wore great horn- ed rim glasses. As she announc- ed the subject of her lecture, I was filled with wonder and could scarcely believe my ears when I heard that it was on, 'The Evils of the Younger Generation. ” As she finished her lecture, a sleight of hand performer appeared. I suspected that it would be Maurice Edgar and I was not mistaken. The last but not least on this program was Roger Craig, now a celebrated saxaphone player, but unlike most of them he was taking refresh- ments at numerous intervals. There seems to be a confus- ion in the crystal and upon looking closer, I beheld an op- era scene. A large assemblage of people was expectantly awaiting some important per- sonage. An awed hush de- scended upon the audience as a tall man with flowing brown hair and holding a violin in his sensitive, tapering fingers eame forward. Who should it be but our studious friend, Floyd Hunter? The scene changed abrupt- ly to a base ball diamond. The crowd cheered madly as the

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HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS ,19.' Suicide Drive. Its proprietress, Miss Srva M. McLear has open- ed with a special sale on Felt hats. One for 98c, two for 99c. Of course, Felts come high this season for they are much in demand among discriminating young ladies.”. Another headline reads: “Mrs. Cyril N. McDougall Di- vorces Well-to-do Hushand. Charges alienation of affec- tions and mental cruelty. Miss Lucille Brough, the town danc- ing teacher, has been named co-respondent.” Farther down the page: Miss A. Evelyn Campbell is giving free demonstrations of reducing methods, at the Town Hall this week. Her motto is, “Look Before You Eat.” In the less notable events it says that Marshal Tyler has been granted a patent for his fire extinguisher. Mr. Tyler has high hopes that his remark- able invention will be'long re- membered in scientific circles. Marriage announcements: “Miss Doris Foote of Ham- mond to a prominent citizen of Brier Hill. Misses LaVerna Carter and Audrey Merritt are giving a kitchen shower for her tomorrow night. Everyone requested to bring a rolling pin for the bride’s future use.” “Since Roscoe Pilger’sAre-' turn from Hawaii where1; he has made extensive study: of ladies’ bathing suits and loung- ing pajamas, many new modes have been introduced about town. At present he is very busy designing a bathing suit for Mrs. Bill Derby, nee Dor- othy Conger.” “Howard D. Moore, our em- inent veterinary, has opened a new and well patronized of fice over Dr. Empey’s. His cli- ents are those whom Dr. Em- pey does not treat. His rates are very reasonable—Sj 10 for pulling a horse’s tooth, $8.50 for a cow’s and only $2.50 a- piece for hen’s teeth. He also sells limburger cheese and French perfume to make mon- ey for his vast fox ranch in Pleasant Valley.” WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS Recently, while visiting in Syracuse, I went to see a crys- tal gazer. I told her I was rath- er doubtful about seing any- thing but she urged me to try. As she set the beautiful ball before me, my surroundings' seemed to recede and I found

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HAMMOND HIGH HAPPENINGS pitcher struck out three men. I was not amazed to find the famous pitcher to be Howard Allen, who had received prac- tice throwing chalk in school. Next appeared a banquet scene and, when the principal speaker was called upon a tall dignified man with an abund- ance of red hair arose. I asked some one who it was and re- ceived the pleasing informa- tion that it was Donald Mac- Lachlan, now a prominent member of Congress. Again I looked into the crys- tal and beheld a scene on Fifth Avenue, New York City. In the midst of the crowd gather- ed near a peanut stand, was a young woman rapidly turning cartwheels to receive the nick- els which her admirers (most- ly young men) flung into her eager hands. I was somewhat shocked to recognize the state- ly young lady, Isabel Moore, who was working earnestly to support a home for aged pea- nut-vendors. As the clouds departed,' a richly curtained stage appear- ed and in the center of it were none other than Lucille Brough and Mae Carter, the greatly renowned toe dancing twins. 21 I wished to discover • what ' v was going to become of-the':- rest of my school mates,; but ' the crystal suddenly cleared and sadly I was forced to re- 'C:, linquish the ball to its rightful owner. Dorothy Conger. : THE FROSH AS THE. SOPH SEES THEM. Gee, they’re green. Wonder if they’ve lost all their baby teeth yet. Well, of. course, there’s Floyd Hunter. He’ll soon be cutting his wisdom teeth. But there’s Beatrice Nic- ol. When the Seniors introduc- ed her to the school last fall, she was still clinging to her doll. Carol Johnston — Guess probably she’s learning. I hear she’s been having even- ing lessons with a special French tutor. Doris Schermerhorn — She and Crosby are still insepara- ble. Wonder how long it will continue thus. Joseph Hague also seems to be suffering the pangs of love,—or something like that. It’s surprising what Silver Knees can do. And Lucille Brough. What breaches of promise she has