Harrisonburg High School - Taj Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1933 volume:

..,. . 6 ., ,A ,... , -1, ..- 'fS'4L'5' AE - E L il ,Y ., L. . ,Eg .AQ ATHE TAB HARRISONBURG, VA., JUNE, 1933 H Published by the students of the Harrisonburg High School TERMS: FIFTY CENTS PER Com' CCNTENTS Staff Photograph ,....... .........,................ . ., 2 Editorials ............... 3 Class of 1933 .....,.. 6 Class Song ........,.. .........,... ..i.. Q ......,,. ...,... 6 Seniors ............,....,.............,.........,............,.....,...,. ....... 7 -24 In the Days of King Arthur-Ellen Eastham ....... ...,... 2 S Salutatory-Lois Sloop ..........,.....................,............... ...,.. 2 6 Class Poem-Billy Wilson .,..............,.....,.,.............,..,... ...... 2 6 Class History-Mary Rosalie Riley and Larry McNeill ...... .....,. 2 7 Class Prophecy-Lois Sloop and Conrad Logan .,......,...,.,... ....... 2 9 Class Will-Margaret Shank and Montgomery Johnson ,....... ..,..., 3 3 Valeclictory-Daisy May Gifford ,......,.,........................,..... ..,.... 3 7 Poet's Corner ............................................,...................,.. ....... 3 8 Dr. Martin-Sherrill Armantrout ......,.,...,........... ...... 4 1 Together They Fall-Evelyn Heatwole .,....,............ ....... 4 3 Was It Wliat You Thought-Elizabeth F. Minor ...... ....... 4 6 Book Reviews ....................,............,...,..,.....,,......,..... .....,. 4 8 Current Topics.. ...... 52 Mirror ..,.................. .,,.... 5 7 Boys' Hi-Y Club ......,... .....,. 5 19 Girls, Hi-Y Club ........ ..,,... 6 0 Keistoreka Club ..... ....... 6 1 Glee Club ...,....... ....... 6 2 Omega Delta ...,.. ,...... 6 3 Football .................... ....,.. 6 4 Basketball .......,i............ ..:.... 6 5 Current History Club ...... ....... 6 6 Alumni .................,....... ,...... 6 7 Exchanges .... ..-.-- 6 9 Jokes ...,.. ..... .. 71 TQ xslfff U EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LOIS SLOOP ASSISTANT EDITORS I MONTGOMERY JOHNSTON IVA SI-IANK DOLORIIS PI-IALEN ART EDITORS SI-IERRILL A RA-IANTROUT BETTIE BRANNER CIRCULATION MANAGERS CONRAD LOGAN PRESTON LINCOLN BOOK REVIEWS LARRIE MCNEILL IROVENA IVIARSHALL MILDPIED MILLER EXCHANGES DAISY MAY GIFFORD JOKE EDITORS A MARY ROSALIE RILEY HARRY LEE BRYAN EVELYN HUGHES BUSINESS MANAGER JACOB XXIILLIAIVISON ADVERTISING MANAGERS NEI.SON LISKEY CI-IARLOTTE I-IOMAN MARGARET SI-IANK CHARLOTTE LISKEY ALUMNI BILLY WILSON ELIZABETH MINER CURRENT TOPICS I ELLEN EASTI-IAIVI LAMAR SHOMO FACULTY ADVISER Mlss AURELIA BARTON 'S THE TAJ 3 N, I' F F 5 H H ' LD! G, VDBUALE S Quality vs. Quantity LOTS SLOOP 'lThornas, you read next. And so the- Monarch. And so the monarch went into his-into his-what is that, Miss Raum? Think, Thomas, how would you say P-A-L-A-C-E? I-I clon't know. Palace-pal-ace. . And so the monarch went into his palace- Meanwhile the other pupils wiggle and squirm. They are wasting their time. A school system-any school system is wrong that allows such things to become routine, and yet they can be seen in every school room-from the kindergarten through high school. Can we allow the quick brains of children who might make future governmental officials, authors, scientists and world leaders to be neglected for the sake of passing a large number of pupils who, after having been literally pushed through, never use the information which the teachers have painstakingly drilled into their heads? Briefly, shall we sacrifice quality for quantity? This question applies particularly to high schools, where, although diversi- fied courses are offered, certain practical and cultural subjects are required. If the pupil must take them and can't understand them, he is at a standstill- and he holds the rest of the class back with him. It is not fair to hold the class back for him and at the same time it is hardly fair to leave him wading, bewildered and amazed, through something far above his understanding. He may keep struggling and eventually pass it, but the majority of pupils in this condition stop school and it is this group of pupils which make the future criminals of the nation. The Sing Sing Prison records for 1932 show that almost one-half the prisoners there never completed the sixth grade, two-thirds did not finish high school and of 500 criminals only 5 were college graduates. There should be some way in which to separate the two classes of pupilsg to give the backward child an education which will prepare him for his life, and to leave the teacher free to give her time to the pupils who can and will appreciate the additional opportunity. Might not vocational schools be the an- swer to this problem? Present day vocational schools are not established for the purpose of giving instruction to the backward, deficient, incorrigible or otherwise sub- 4- T1-IE TAJ normal individuals, but are maintained for the clearly avowed purpose of giving thorough vocational instruction to healthy, normal individuals, that they may be prepared for profitable and efficient eniploymentf' What we really need are vocational schools for pupils who aremisfits in public high schools. Each pupil, on entering high school, should be given a psychological test to determine what studies he should pursue. The mishts, deicient and back- ward pupils should be placed in the vocational department or in a separate school where they would be taught trades and industries in which they are interested and in which they can make a' living. At Anderson, Indiana, a plan has been worked out between the vocational department of the high school and the Delco-Remy Corporation for the train- ing of students on the cooperative part-time basis. Part of the class receives instructions in public school in the technical side of the trades, while the other part of the group is employed in the shop, receiving practical training in the trade. Every week the groups are reversed. The pupils take other classes, and when they have the required number of credits they are given a certificate. An advisory committee works with the school and plant in seeing to discipline and other matters. This plan is being tried in other states and is proving successful in all of them. It is being tried, however, only on a small scale and few pupils are receiving the advantages of it. So many schools have just such con- ditions as Miss Raum had in her classroom. The work of pushing through mis- Fits is crowding out the more intelligent children. It is a battle between Quant- ity and Quality, and Quantity is winning. A Step Forward MONTGOMERY JOHNSTON Vie are about to enter upon a new period of realism and of sane reform in the United States and we shall require unity of purpose, if not of opinion, if we are to achieve permanent results. ZFRANKLIN D. Roosizvizifr. For many years We have looked on the material side of life. We have measured everything in dollars and cents, and we have been thinking of systems and machines, but the time has come when we have to remake our social order and get away from ,extreme materialism. It has become imperative that we con- sider the man and not the system, because there is a living in the United States for 120-,000,000 people, and yet not all of them are getting it. The question is how can they get it. To get it a change must be made in every walk of life. We have for years been trying to run a modern society with a set of anti- quated social institutions and a change must come. To make this change we must have a unity of purpose, which must include economic planning of society so that every man is able to get a decent living. Our capitalistic system has been in the past, every man for himself and the devil take the hindmostf' but there happen to be twelve million hindmost in the form of unemployed and that has not worked out so well. In the past years men have been able to go West if they could not get jobs in the East, but now there is no West, so we have to make plans that will include them. Not only must the basis of society be changed, but the surface has to be remodeled. For instance, we must change our justice from a justice for a system, to a justice for the individual: We have many laws on our statutes which punish crime and not the criminal. Take if THE TAJ -5 stealing-if a man steals, the fact that it is his first offense, or the fact that he might have needs, is not taken into consideration when the penalty is fixed. Another example in the teaching profession. In New York State, alone, there are six thousand people qualified to teach who cannot get jobs, yet if we had eco- nomic planning we could provide for them to make a living. We must realize that there will not be a sameness of opinion for the experiments as a definite indi- cation of progression. From a Junior Knave DOLORES PHALEN And then they put on their helms and departed, and there was weeping and great sorrow. Anon the time draws nigh when I will be bereft of the fairest fellowship and the truest of knighthood that ever were seen together in any realm of the world, for when ye Seniors depart from hence I wot that we shall seldom meet again on account of your scattered quests. And so it forthinketh me a little, for I have loved ye as well as my lifeg wherefore it shall grieve me sore, the departitioniof this fellowship, for I have had an old custom to have ye in my fellowship. It falleth to me as the youngest, who must needs remain to bid ye depart- ing knights farewell. Your departure should give me mickle plesaunce, for thus I can be advanced from knaveryg but nay, my heart filleth with sorrow because, even if my career as a kitchen knave endeth, your guidance and en- couragement will be lacking to me. Certes ye also must regret that fate doth thus part us, but be ye of good cheer--you are only awakening to a glorious dawn while we are behight one more year of slumber with dreams. To me and my fellow knaves are beleft the cares and responsibilities that were thine. And now sith ye are leaving could it not beseem ye to will to thy successor the ability to Hll your place adequately, and likewise, to leave them the don of bearing the travail of being Senior knights? Might I add hereto, that wherever thy quests may lead, it is my hope that thou wilt be the kemps as behaveth the lot of a former knight of King Arthur. From a heart sadly burdened with dole kindly accept this benevolence, and ever bear thyselves upright in mind and heart. Render the good example outside that thou hast rendered here. Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum. -GARETH. The Class of I933 MOTTO Noi on fhe heights, but c'li1n11i11g. p CLASS OFFICERS NELSON LISKEY .,..... .,......,.. . ,........,..................... ..,,.,..........,,. P 1' esident CONRAD LOGAN ...,.......... .........,.,.......,.A.......,...... ......,....,........ V i ce-President MARGARET SHANK .....,.....,... ............... S ecretary-T1'easw'e1' COLORS FLOWER Old Rose and Silver Pink Rose Class Song QTUNE: We Praise Her Numej MILDRED KLINERT B31 DAISY MAY GIFFORD AND EVELYN HUGHES I O'er all the land our class will go, As knights and ladies did of old, To meet the hardships one by one That face us each day- We'll strive to conquer every foe, And Hgh: until the battle's Wong We'll be the boldest of the bold, When thinking of thee- Refrailz: Oh, H. H. S. the school we love best, Let's lift her praises to the sky And hold her name and standard so high- A spirit so clear of real courage and truth. II Just as the happy flowers of spring Come forth in all their colors gay To greet the world and bring good cheery And love to all- Our class goes forth a knightly band, Adorned with plumes and armour bright, In conquest for the Holy Grail, A goal set by thee- Ref-rain: III 'Cause in our hearts there's love for you, A trust that's deep, a hope that's trueg For ever we'll be proud of you In days yet to come- Whenever We shall meet again Our hearts will thrill to hear your name, And may we always feel the same When thinking of thee- Refrain: MAGARET SHANK Latin Club, '30, '31, '32, Hi-Y Club, '32, '33, History Club, '33, Glue Club, '33, Bas- ketball, '32, '33, I-ligh School Play, '31, '32, TAJ Staff, '33, Secretary Senior Class, '33, Spednlor, '33, .Margar-et's-:L clever wit and a ready tongue, She's always there Whenever there's fun, In every bit, of work she becomes a part, Whatever she does, she does with her heart. NELSON LISKEY President of Class, '31, '33, Vice-President of Class, '30, Secretary and Treasurer, '32, Vice-President History Club, '33, TAJ Staff, '33, Hi-Y Club, '33, Glce Club, '30, '31, High School Play, '31, '32, Football letter man, '29, '30, '31, '32, Basketball, '31, '32, '33, Base- ball, '32, '33, Track, '30, '31, Because of Nelson's ability, depend- ability, and leadership, he has left many admirers at H. H. S. ELLEN JOSEPI-IINE EASTMAN Latin Club, '33, History Club, President, '33, TAJ Staff, '33. Brains and beauty, charm and fun, ' Yes, you've guessed itfbefore-We've ' begui1-- ' It's Ellen! fQix VIRGINIA WINE History Club, '32g Hi-Y Club, '33, High School Play, '32. Jolly, yet serious, joking, yet sincere. With her wit and originality Vir- ginia has been our delight throughout these years. CONRAD LOGAN Hi-Y Club, '31, '32, '33-Vice-President, '33, Latin Club, '30, '31, '32-Ccnsor, '32g High School Play, '32g Vice-President Senior Class, '33, TAJ Staff, '32, '33. Peppy, mischievous, and full of fun, Connie's smiles are known by every- one. VIRGINIA JOSEPH Hi-Y Club, '33, History Club, '32, High School Play, '31, '32. I-Ier friendly personality and sweet disposition have won for her love from all who know her. LOIS DUNDORE History Club, '33, Glee Club, '30, '31, '32, High School Play, '30, '31, '32, Basketball, '30 Friendly, good-matured, and one of the most popular members of our class is Lois. SHERRILL ARMANTROUT I'li-Y Club, '30, '31, '32, '33, TAJ Staff, '33, Football Squad, '32, High School Play, '30 '32 Sl1errill's mind and hands will co- operate to put him on the road to suc- cess in his chosen field of surgery. CHARLOTTE HOMAN High School Play, '30, '31, '32, Basketball, '30, '31-Captain, '32, '33, Latin Club, '30, '31, '33-Consul, '32, Hi-Y Club, President, '32, '33, History Club, '33, Vice-President junior Class, '32g TAJ Staif, '32, '33. Personalityeadd to that attractive- ness and charm-you have Charlotte. , , , , M , ,fyii ww ww' www ww ffssffssz ww www ww ww ,ww,.wf,i:gsw, ,ww Y ww w w. . , li ' w l . L , , i . wwwf,www ' B ' V W U is A S will ., K, ' l T Y i if LOIS SLOOP Glee Club, '31, '32, Latin Club, '31, '32, '33-Counsel, '32, History Club, '33, Bas- ketball Varsity, '33-Squad, '31, '32, Hi-Y Club, '32, '33, High School Play, '31, '32, Editor-in-Chief of TAJ, '33, Latin Tourna- ment, '31, '32, '33. ' Lois is cute and full of fun, Sincere, and can be depended upon. PAUL HAROLD HARDY, JR. V Hi-Y, '33, Latin Club, '32, '33, Glee Club, '32, History Club, '33, TAJ Staff, '32. Paul is famous for his smile and his stick-to-it-ivness, which will help him in a medical career. IVA LORAINE SI-IANK Glee Club, '31, Kcistoreka Club, '32, '33, Basketball, '31, '33, TAJ Staff, '33, High School Play, '31, '32. Her Winning smile and charming personality have Won for her a host of friends. ' ' BETTIE BRANNER TAJ Stalf, '31, '32, '335 Glee Club, '3l-- Presidcnt, '32, High School Play, '31, '32. We'll always remember Bettie as a true friend and one of the artists of our class. JACOB WILLIAMSON Latin Club, '30, '31, '32-Consul, '33, Hi-Y Club, '33, TAJ Staff, '33, History Club, '33, High School Play, '32. Screwy is so accommodating that he never takes time to help himself. LUCILLE FAWLEY Kcistoreka Club, '32, '33, Treasurer Keis- torcka Club, '33, History Club, '33, High School Play, '32, With a winning smile, charming personality and a sunny disposition, Lucille has made a host of liijiends at MARY ELIZABETH PHILPOTT Hi-Y Club, '33, Keistoreka Club, '32- President, '33, Glee Club, '30, '31, '32, '33, High School Play, '30, '31, '32, History Club, '33, Latin Club, '30-Praeter, Basketball Squad, '32, TAJ Staff, '32. Mischievous, peppy, dainty, petite, Intelligent, clever, lazy, and sweet- That's Bebe. LARRIE DOUGLAS MCNEILL Latin Club, '32, '31, '32, TAJ Staff, '32, '33, Glee Club, '31, High School Play, '32. A lazy but valued member of the TAJ staff, this suave, nonchalant, ten- nis enthusiast is personality personified. EDNA IRENE WAMPLER '32, '33, High School Play, '31, '32, A fun-loving disposition, coupled with a cheery grin, accommodating, yet firm are adjectives that characterize Edna. ELIZABETH MINER Latin Club, '32, Consul, 'Hg Basketball Squad, '32, '33. ' Although Betty just came to us from Boston last year she has already proven that she has leadership, perse- verance, energy and ability to push things forward. JOHN W. WILSON Hi-Y Club, '51, '333 Glee Club, ,315 TAJ Staff, '33g High School Play, '51. A scherner, a thinker- , XVill make Billy a lawyer, or a tinker. ALMA SHOWALTER Keiscoreka Club, '32, '33. Alma is the girl with a sunny dis- position and quiet manner. Her sin- cerity, and willingness to help others has made her a host of friends. jnusminxifzi-1- m li , U 'lv lk . uf if , ii . H . Q ' ' ' i 5555, Huw ,.,,i Z l 3 1 , , Q l' w i - 1 , 'E 1, 3 H ii, - 1 l. - ' ' cis' ,H-J? 11. V 'iff-,i ' 3 . A,, , f ggi, J, U mi Y ' - 1 ' we 3 A 4 1 . ' M ' i,.g,lL5,.i ,v xi- ' 1' E V .fx ,a.w'l7l P. ' ' p+ s'f1:p:' fx 5 Q- - -,i1i. -1:-2. ,Q Q-,wie . ., , . , , ., Ll -if 1, -, 4' MARY ROSALIE RILEY Glec Club, '30, '31, History Club, '32, '33, High School Play, '30, '31, '32, Baskebtall, '30, '31, '32, '33, Keistoreka Club, '32, '33- Prcsidcnt, '33, TAJ Staff, '32, '33. The endowments of a sunny disposi- tion, Wit, humor, twinkling blue eyes, and ine sportsmanship have endeared Mary Rosalie to her associates. AARON MONTGOMERY JOHNSTON Glee Club, '31, '33, Hi-Y Club, '31, '33- Vice-Presiclent, '32g History Club, '33g Bas- ketball Squad, '33, TAJ Staff, '32, '33, Presi- dent junior Class, '32, High School Play, '31, '32 Gum always sticks to what he starts. NELLIE GERTRUDE HOTTLE History Club, '33. Quiet but gay, With her friendly way She Won us all. Nellie is full of ambition, loyalty, and a great desire-to be a nurse. FLORENCE JEAN GARRISON A jolly girl with the motto of nev- er worryug yet she has her serious side. You may depend upon her for perfect frankncss. She is also witty and de- termined to succeed. JOHN FRANCIS BLACKBURN, JR. Hi-Y Club, '31, '33-Secretary, '32, '33g Latin Club, '29, History Club, '32, '333 Football Squad, '31g High School Play, '32. With eyes like those nothing is im- possible if he would use them. EVELYN HUGHES High School Play, '30, '31, '32g Latin Club, '30, '31, '32, '33, Hi-Y Club, '32, ,334 His- tory Club, '33, TAJ Staff, '53. Beauty, gentleness, depth of mind, heart and soul-these are Evelyn's qualities. H 1+-1i' 1 . V , , . HJ ' , ,N ,H ,A A H F'.'N'f,gg..li: i. M NM N' ew N V EE' H H l . , Hllll WL: ,C ru w if g5ir kHiJ'H l Hu , W' m,,, 'JJ '1 1, U ,ts HH ,QlQ,,g2,,lS U , X, fig w. ' ' H '32 at IJ, 1 , , -w 321, ' W V ' V . w l , . J U 1 L' ' :V li it lli wg X ww NH H EY l iw I A 3 E , 1 , - , U V , MTN. fx H H' ll ,' W H, in ju! X are ,, , , -xmhth . r ' -' I I ' r , . I , ZA: PHYLLIS WAY Glee Club, '31, '32g Keistoreka Club, 32, '33g Spectulor, '33. Phyllis has a very sunny disposition with an optimistic view of life. Just let her drive your blues away with this optimism. FRANK EVANS Football Letter Man for '32, '33g Basket- ball Letter Man for '32, '33g Hi-Y Club, '32, 33. , . Aisplendid athlete, tall and lanky And a good-matured friend is black- haired Frankie. DOROTHY LINEWEAVER Glee Club, '30, '31, '32g High School Play, '31. V A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love will ever glow, Modest is she with spirits gay, Stately she glides along her way. ELIZABETH LAMBERT History Club, 'Hg High School Play, '32. A winning smile, a quiet, sincgre, and loving disposition, always willing to help others-that's Elizabeth. GILLIAM CONRAD Hi-Y Club, '32, '33, Latin Club, '31, '32, High School Play, '31, '32. Gilliam, with his honor, depend- ability and good looks, is a popular and valued member of the senior class. MADGE M. FLIPPO History Club, '33. Study is her pastime, To conquer is her goal, Kindliness is her lifeline, With spirits strong as gold. v i s V 1 z U ,I I-Q:u ' , - ms,-.E ' H ' , ,,f,,',,,gv ,, ..:ei,i.u. . i , -i..'M,.?4 VIRGINIA EILEEN BYERS History Club, '33. . Virginia is as full of fun ' As anyone could beg She gets what she goes after, Even if it's up a tree. IRENE ZIMMERMAN Secretary and Treasurer of History Club, ,33. ' Irene is the cheerful girl who does her work with a Will. She is ever frank, self-reliant, and generous. REGINA REILLY Latin Club, '30, Keistoreka Club, '32, 'Hg High School Play, '31, '32. Always smiling and laughing, a lov- ing disposition and a good sport, char- acterizes Regina. And that isn't all, isn't she our ace-bookkeeper? EVELYN VIRGINIA GILMER History Club, '3 2. Always wearing a cheerful smile A friendly greeting for one and all. Although it is Evelyn's nature to take life very seriously, her presence has added much to our class life. NELLIE KATHERINE FAULS Glee Club, '30, '31g Hi-Y Club, ,32, '33g High School Play, '30. Her congenial manner and sweet disposition have won for her the friendship of all. AURELLIA FILLER GAMBILL Latin Club, '30, '51, '32. Aurelia is not as careworn as she seems. That expression is assumed for a reason of her own that we are not able to understand. . ff J- I N Ulf V ' 3, l ,, , ,, V, -. 1 , 1 51? .L ' O. U K -,Y 4 I 1 , w F 'li r ' li f 1 , LLV,L ,L 4? mm 5 1 V 1 , . V V 1 ' Q '- 3,17-.32-EI1., L Q ,J 'K if -' U A i U ' f N s if .122 ii l v V J V in 1 Mfr- Q ,tap uf' g ' 2 A , il 1, , gyibgwx- , 7 T ,I i!,.,.l,EJ.r' nfl U I fuflfr, i . , 1 Q: I Y Y ' 5: I w. '1q 'j..L, if ' 3. . Y j ,N - I up-a-,, '1 - 'Q P- L. f ,' '.'s,tf 3 ','J ' 1 I ' '.. -5 fn .' . . ,'in.l'i5Li1iiT S: 1 L in RUTH LEE HOUSE Current History Club, '31, '32. Ruth's quiet, sunny disposition has made her a valuable member of our class and her fame for finishing any task she attempts will make her wel- come anywhere she goes. JULIUS RITCHIE History Club, '51, Julius is so quiet and retiring that sometimes we've hardly known he was with us but we were glad to have him. DOROTHY DAVIS High School Play, '32g Keistoreka Club, '32, '3s. Always alert, speedy in work, and helpful characterize this High School Senior. Wear a smile is her motto. MARY A. RICHARDS Mary with her characteristic dimple and friendly appearance is of rather a quiet type, yet she has been loyal to us and is ever ready to help a friend. PHILIP RANSOME COSBY Hi-Y Club, '32, '33. Philip is quiet, book-loving deliber- ate in all his actions, and just a bit shy. RUBY SHOWALTER Glee Club, '31, '33, High School Play, '31, '32g Basketball, '30, '33. The rule of Ruby's life is to make business a pleasure, and pleasure her business. ' ns' Q 1 li l i W ' i 1. ,H 1 ' X 1 , '1. ll l' I 5 ii. ,sgggilwx H Hi , i A , , ,, I i. I - ii . ull, ROVENA MARSHALL History Club, '32, Latin Club, '32, '33, Archery Club, '33, TAJ Staff, '33. A studious mind with an ever soar- ing ambition and great dependability will probably bring success to Rovena. RUTH SPITZER Glce Club, '30, '31, '32, History Club, '33. We will always remember Ruth for her quietness, her diginity, her honesty, and her scholarship. GENEVA FRANCES KNUPP Keistorekzi Club, '32, '33g High School Play, '29. Blue-eyed, Wide-awake, and mis- chievous, describes Hetty to her friends. MARGUERITE PACE Keistoreka Club, '32, '3 3-Vice-President, ,33. Good taste, 21 winning personality, Wit, and thepower to please belong to Marguerite. Here's hoping she will be as entertaining to the world as she has been to the class of '33. TPIOMAS SIMMONS History Club, 'Jig Kcistoreka Club, '31. Thomas may be quiet but he is al- ways busy. Energy usually brings the reward of success. JANET HOPKINS Latin Club, '31g Keistoreka Club, '32, '33. Janet has much charm. She is seri- ous, diligent, and never sad. These qualities will make her a very efficient stenographer for some business man. RUTH BODINE Glee Club, '31g High School Play, '30, '31, Latin Club, '32, Hi-Y Club, '32, '33. Ruth is rare, reasonable, radiant, blonde, breezy, and blithe. Not one adjective alone suits her but all to- gether they portray her likable per- sonality.. JANE WILTON Glce Club, '31, High School Play, '31, '32, Chairman History Club, '32, Vice-President Class, '32, Jane has been through her high school years a good illustration of fem- ininity and intelligence. DAISY MAY GIFFORD Latin Club, '30, '31, '32, Hi-Y Club, '32, '33, History Club, '33, Glee Club, '31, '32, '33, High School Play, '31, '32, TAJ Stag, '32, '33 5 Speclafor, '3 3. Scholarly, yet giving, Stately, yet bendableg Red-headed and lovable. THE TAJ A ill A 5 T T , X In the Days of King Arthur ELLEN EASTHAM King Arthur, in an age now long past, With a true noble purpose in life, With upright ideals that live yet today, A Sought peace from discord and strife. ' Jousts and tournaments then proved a man's might, His valor and courage revealed, And many a fair lady's favor was Won As an enemy's fate was sealed. That good knight, Sir Lancelot, noblest of allg Young Galahad, loyal and pure, - Were the finest knights of that famed table round- So chivalrous, steadfast, and sure. The flower of chivalry bloomed in their hearts, Its blossoms as White as the snowg To right wrong, to live pure, to follow the king, To seek for all honor, and o'ercome the foe. Brave Arthur's ideals and visions prevailed For a time in his kingdom of old, But greed and disloyalty slyly crept in, And the knight's righteous order grew cold. ' Their sacred quest for the Holy Grail Was abandoned by some, 'tis trueg But cowardice and false ideals never dimmed Its gleam for a faithful few. ' The knight in bright armor passes no moreg King Arthur's been dead many a year, But the spirit and ideals of his far-off age Have remained unstained and sincere. ze THE TAJ Sal utato ry LOTS SLOOP Battle-Scarred knights and gentle ladies-our friends-perhaps you smile as you see us gathered about the Table Round before we got forth on the great quest, searching for our Holy Grail. You smile, perhaps at our ignorance, per- haps at our elation at having won our golden spurs, at our confidence of success, perhaps at our youthful eagerness for tomorrow, when we can at last leave the familiar courtyards and buildings where we have been trained from pages and serving-maids to knights and ladies who have worlds to conquer and goals to win. With eagerness to attain our lesser aims we served our apprenticeship cheerfully, longing only for the possession of our spurs and thinking that they alone were worthy of any great consideration, that when we had won them we could calmly spend our cherished knighthood in retrospection, with no future goals. Already, however, it seems that the winning of this longed for treasure has merely placed our ambition higher, that our golden spurs, which were to have been the pride of our lives, are merely past accomplishments which aid us and urge us forward-to glimpse the Holy Grail. You smile at our past, you smile at our present, you laugh out loud at our hopes of the future, but partings have ever been made less sad by smiles- and we welcome you. Class Poem BILLY WILSON The castle is fading behind youg You're out to win your spurs. You're off with your guard advancing, 'Tis only the coward demurs. Your guards are not in armour, They are not even knights. They're things that you've been learning To help you in your fights. There is more to acquire than knowledge To help knights on through life, Courage, Kindness, and Honour Will overcome the strife. You are Not on the Heights, but Climbing, Go find your Holy Grail. If you keep forever striving, In the end you cannot fail. THE TAI 27 Class History MARY ROSALIE RILEY AND LARRY MCNEILL The midday sun beats down relentlessly on the shining spires of Camelot. It is the year 195 3 and everywhere there are sounds of great activityq The human of giant airships rushing through the air like the wind, the slow, lazy sound of dirigiblesg the roar of great locomotives and the sound of powerful motor carsg the screeching of brakes, all combine to make a sound of tremendous activity, well befitting such a mechanical age as this. Through the clouds of this fairy land of King Arthur a small heliocopter plane came flying and gracefully alighted on the velvet lawns of the one-time castle of King Arthur. A middle-aged man stepped out and walked slowly and thoughtfully to the palace. He was thinking of the great changes that had taken place since King Arthur's time. Then men used horses for transportationg now they used airships, automobiles, locomotives and rocket planesg they used to dress in suits of armor and mail and long, flowing robes, and now people dresesd in suits of cloth instead of armor and wore comfortable clothes, now education was a necessity and common to all, whereas it was formerly a luxury and denied to the masses, and social conditions were completely revolutionized, no longer any lordly knights or lowly serfsg equality was the doctrine now even if it was not true. The world had certainly changed since Garethhwooed the fair Lynette. The man enters the Castle, which is now a museum for relics of feudal times, and looks around. He sees another man at the other end of the room and somehow the face seems familiar to him. Suddenly he gives a cry of surprise and going up to the man, he says, John, old top, I'm certainly glad to see you again. Fancy seeing you here! Tom! Well of all luck. You are certainly a welcome sight. And speak- ing of luck, I just found something in the hand of an old suit of armor that will interest you. It is the history of our class in high school. Listen to what it says: We, the Class of '33, here inscribe the outstanding event of our four ytezgs in high school. We entered our Freshman year quite thrilled with the new building that had just been completed the year before. We were very proud to go to school in such a fine building and we thought ourselves very lucky. Then we were one hundred and two strong, but now many have left and a few new ones have come and we are only fifty-four in number. Our Sophomore year certainly did help us, didn't it? It sure did. It took away our fear and made us more at our ease and gave us confidence? Then we began to look upon our teachers as advisors and helpers and we became more closely associated with Mr. Stanley and he became a real friend. Yes, and the Hi-Y was formed that year and many of the boys from our class were members. Soon our Junior year had arrived, and when we came back to school a great surprise awaited us. The athletic grounds had been fixed up and there was a new football field. And do you remember the Junior-Senior reception in the gym? Yes, we surely had a good time in our junior year, and then came the greatest moment of all. We were Seniors. How proud we were and how 28- THE TAJ vie, strutted around. That was the year that the school grounds were fixed and the grass planted. And then we made plans for college and knew that we would soon be out in the world. We felt very sad at leaving our school. And did the Juniors show us a great time at the Junior-Senior reception! We will always remember that night and those good times that we had in high school. And when we came back for the last time to get our reports, we took one last look at the school in which we had spent four years to such good advantage and where we had worked, played, and gained so much, and when we left our high school days forever we felt very sorry for ourselves. THE 'TAJ Class Prophecy Lols SLOOP AND CONRAD 'LOGAN In the days of King Arthur, when knights went abroad To aid oppressed people and save them from fraud, One morning a herald with trumpet did call Knights to the table which stood in the hall, l'Come, Knights, to the fray, there are battles to win, And dragons to conquer, so let us beginf' King Arthur was seated in great royal state, And near on his right hand Sir Percival sat Then in came Sir Geraint, a reckless young knight, Quick followed by Bedivere, fresh from the fight. While Gareth looked in from the kitchen to see The seat at the table where he would fain be. King Arthur now stands and in his clear voice Speaks, Knights of the Round Table, let us rejoice. Some hazardous calls on our valor are made, For ye who love chivalry--damsels to aid, For ye who love daring or sharp, bloody wars, Now forth on such missions are Gawain and Sir Bors. Squire Liskey, that farmer of '33's pride, Trespassed while fishing and in jail doth abide. The plaintiff's attorney, a man of strong will Is Sir Francis Blackburn-he's arguing still. Sir Percival, you I dispatch on this quest- Find Nelson a lawyer, get one of the best. You're chivalrous, Geraint, so I shall send you To help Mary Rosalie with her Ballyhoo. As editor-in-chief she's being hard pressed That old dragon, censor, will give her no rest. There's a white, scaly horror that frights Lady Jane, Who in true actress fashion doth coldly disdain The pleading Sir Fan Mail, who sues for her hand, fAn autograph, Bedivere, you understand. j As Sir Bedivere leaves, a maid fair to see, Lass Joseph comes sobbing and pleads from her knee- King Arthur-compassion, and aid of your knights For my mistress, Dame Hughes, who is wearied with Hghts And fusses with Johnston, who teaches quite near And pleads for her hand the first of each year. Dame Hughes prefers Hardy, a scientist bold Who thinks he's discovered a way to make gold. ' I'm sorry, fair damsel, but I have no knight To send to your mistress in her helpless plight, But-Gareth, thou kitchen-boy, your knighthood earn, Go! Clear up these troubles before you return. King Arthur relaxes, his mind far from wars And domestic struggles, but in comes Sir Bors. THE TAI Lady Ellen's disasters are straightened out now, She's bossing a city-Bah jove! And how! And her chief assistant is Lass Nellie Fauls Who types and writes shorthand twixt parties and balls Other assistants, Lassies Davis and Way Both type out commissions for men to obey. I While passing through Dayton I saw a great throng, In front of a hospital-ive hundred strong. I anxiously waited and forthwith was told That the great surgeon, Armantrout, I should behold. Then out came Miss Hottle, a nurse of renown, Who announced that her patient, the talk of the town- Attended by nurses Gilmer and' Gambill, XVas faring quite nicely and soon would be well. I soon was informed by a bystander that Their combined efforts had saved the pet cat Of Sir William Wilson, a great financier, Who owns all the country side there--far and near. Among his most valuable helpers I found Lady Iva and Lass Philpott, of typing renown. Dame Sloop as a governess, Sir Wilson has hiredg By her his children are forever inspired. That is all, good King Arthur, is all that I know, But Gawain has more news of great value, I trowf' Then entered Sir Gawain, a remarkable knight, Well skilled and well versed in the science of fight. I've just been out helping Lass Gifford, poor maid, Sad and dejected, she needed some aid. , For some unknown reason she teaches but dirges Till the wrath of her pupils rises in surges 'Gainst that musical temperament all people hate. They stopped taking lessonsg she was left to her fate. But I'Ve fiiied all that and now, by the way, I saw in that same village, just yesterday Lords Cosby and Evans, two great engineers, Who are bossing the building of bridges and piers. In Ye Olde Schoole of Learningen Lass' Spitzer is dean, Knave Logan, ye janitor, a jester in mien, Amuses the students while doing his work, I But never her schoolroom does Dame Flippo shirk. In adding their numbers, Dame Marshall directs, ' While out in the kitchen, Lass Ruth House protects I Their healths by combining their calories and such, And scullery-maid Lambert doth add the' last touch. Sir Jacob, ye lad of great medical skill, Attends to the horses whenever they're ill. No more recent news can I now' bring to thee. And with this remark, Gawainiarose from his knee. Entered Sir Percival, whom knights called The Pure. Great hardships, King Arthur, I had to endure, h 'Fore I found this lawyer for ye good olde squire-A Lady Mar'ret, in action and brains a live wire. THE TAJ Lord Larrie, her colleague of cynical fame Has won for firm 'Shank and McNeill' a great name, And in their employ, Lassies Fawley and Pace Have many a typing and bookkeeping race. Dame Hopkins checks records and oversees allg Taking care that the firm does not go to the wall. The case came out well and Squire Liskey is free. I stayed for the trial-then came back quickly. Sir Geraint walked in with a bright, cheerful smile, Great news I learned, Arthur, ere I rode a mile. Queen Homan has left her first love to his fate And married a French kingg she rules in great state. She begged me to find her a character rare Who would study her city and give the right care To all the poor people-I got one who's fine The great social worker-Lass Virginia Wine. The kind queen, not satisfied with all this show, Got Lass Wine a secretary-for what, I don't know. She found Lass Knupp and quickly hired her, And as her assitsant, Dame Edna Warnpler. Ah, here comes Sir Bedivere--what news great knight XVhat deeds have you done for true justice and right? I helped Betty Miner, a clever young lass To get into France-she'd forgotten her pass. She's traveling in state the whole world around, And as her bookkeeper and aid she has found Lass Regina whose temperament and quiet air Impressed Lassie Miner as qualities rare. I saw also on this same steamboat with her, As purser of the ship, Dorothy Lineweaver. I soon left the ship and as onward I went, Worn out and wearied, one quiet night I spent At the home of Irene, a marvelous dame, Whose cookies the children have given great fame. I also saw Julius' house on the hill, He's running the farm left to him in a will. I met a bugologist then, O' great king, She had about sixty-five worms on a string. I-Ier pockets were full of big hooks, nets and wires, Oh, she's winning a name-is Lass Jinya Byers. I passed by Dame Ruby's sweet home yesterday, She's ruling her home and her 1111111 her own way. I know nothing more as I came straight from there, And saw no more gentlemen or ladies fair. f'What is it-can that be our 'Gareth I see? It is, good King Arthur, of a surety. Why smile you, Knave Gareth, as you enter in? I did settle the battle and my knighthood win. Lass Hughes is Dame Hardyg the world is all right For them-and for me, because now I'm a knight. I went to Geneva to study the law ' Laid down by the League, and just guess who I saw. TH-E TAI Lass Garrison, one of the greatest of judges, And Lady Bodine, who was hiding the smudges And cracks in the walls. of the Palace of Nations, Wfhere the League Council holds its congregations. There on the wall I saw affgreat portrait Of Lord Gilliam Conrad, Who's saved many a fate, This great doctor's picture was painted, I wist, By Lady Branner, an outstanding artist. While on my way home I, encountered a teacher, I-Ier name, Mary Richards-fshe boards with a preacher. He married Lass Almag I-they live in the manse And their next door neighbor, the queen of each dance, Is Lass Lois Dundore, goes to the college, And gives to the co-eds a part of her knowledge. Sir Simmons, ye salesman of Olde Fullers Brushe, I saw in the midst of a seasonal rush. , , I As I passed by- , , A 3, ,J In the far distance calling, the herald plays Wraps. The knights all retire for their well-deserved naps. For how Well they know that when dawn shall come 'round That same placid herald will then loudly sound, Come, knights, to the fray, there are battles to Win And dragons to conquer-so let us beginf, ' rw my A f fi Q- KK-0 Y i r 2 ' 1 I s.-4 '. I .r ......-, 3-- tr . ,..--H .. ..-- A t h . F -,,.. .,, .. ...-H 5 - ' , . . ' ,Z ily, ...--. ,N-,, , g.-1-. ....-- THE TAI Class Will MARGARET SHANK AND MONTGOMERY JOHNSTON Come, saddle your horses and call up your men, We hie to fight devils tha' we din na' ken, Come ope' wide ye school doors and let us gang free, Just down ye board walks, not up ye gold stree' As onward We hie, we lave to each squire A stack 0' gude doin's for ye to build higher. Thegither wi' this, to ye sons of the strong, We lave ye these help-shifts cha' we hae used long. O! King, B. L. Stanley, to ye we do leave Many thanks for the Wit tha' from you we receive, O, Wai'lords, we lave ye our school rooms banged up, 'We wrecked full and plenty when we did cut up. Our Worthy Tajstaf, to Squire Tajstaf-poor lads, Do lave thee thc task of jousting Morads. Knight Liskey comes branking down the' brae, And leaves his good looks to some Lochinvar gay. Rovena, ye mistress of Eddie ser'nades, To Squire Strough leaves a book of violin aids. Kate Pauls 0, the Highlands to the Mason String Leaves Howard darling-the sweet ole thing. Court Jester, Con Logan, abounding in wit, Leaves Mervin his motley in hopes that they fit. The willowy Ruth leaves her drooping ways To Nance Chappelear, with a hope that,it stays. Lady Gifford regretfully leaves her redflame QI-Ier hair that meansj to the Flory dame. Lord Larry of Leisure bequeaths in this will His unused time for Pete Lincoln to kill. Lady Iva, ye Mistress of Typewriters fine, Leaves hopes that some typer improves her gude line Lady Philphott has made many laymen bereave, But one little Layman she's sure she won't leave. Dame Phyllis, the chatterer, leaves ye gude arte, Consigned to Lass Long with a very gude start. Knight Gilliam, the big foot, begrudingly leaves Standing space in ye bread line for Henry to seize. THE TAJ Lass Hughes, ye faire lady, twin Hardys do lave, But still she continues the elder to save. The dashing, fair Homan, a live, burning flame, Bequeaths to Lass Wilson success in her game. Knee-slapping, Lord Gummy, when laughing in glee Does part to Lad Gambill his well calloused knee. Ye bonnie 'Jin Byers, a spry country lass, Rips oft' for Eve Heatwole her buttons of brass. Fairrflorence, the damsel who passes by bluff, Passes to Taliaferro a cue to her stuff. Dame Flippo, ye seamstress of fame far and wide, Leaves the art of her sewing wi' all ye strings tied. Ye stately dame Wine, who is chucked full of smiles, Surrenders to Phalen her playfulish wiles. Lass Fawley do lave to mechanics so bold Many wild autos that she could na' hold. Geneva, who grieves over burdening tasks, Consigns to the trash pile the questions she asks. Alma, ye lass who lacks pounds in her Weight, Divides o'er the score wi' Lassie Brathwaite. Lady Miner, of Boston, throws ambition aside And leaves to Lass Bert hope to Wellesley to ride. Lass Pacey, the maiden well known for her Cease, Leaves mimicking ways for Knight Carl to seize. Jan Hopkins, a trial to the teacher all day, Surrenders to Henry her playfulish way. Our Lassie Nell Hottle leaves to Ditty her way To love 'em and leave 'em wi, a note it won't pay. Dame Ruby, the lass who delights to orate, Consigns to Knight Henry her way to debate. Our much beloved lass, Jane Wilton, commits Her place in the Mirrior to whomever it fits. Lass Zimmerman leaves to Paul Shopic her ways Of making in Trig her big, long string of A's. THE TAJ Ye faire Lady Ellen was Socialist long, Leaves Howard the party, still big and strong. Ye bell's gonna' ring, Knight Ritchie comes down, To lave punctu'lness to whom yay-Knight Crown. Little Sir Frankie, with sighs he does leave, The ever sought banner of Nancy-her sleeve. Ye Black Knight Sir Hardy, lover in disguise, O leave ye mustachie for Evelyn to prize. Knight Wilson, with glad cries of joy does away, But leaves his scholarship, jes' what! I cawn't say. Sir Sherrill, the Knight of ye College Squaclis hearts, Leaves to Squire Strough his many gude arts. Lass Richards, coy maid, her two dimples do lave Wi' one in her chin to the Ziegler knave. Knight Cosby do lave to playful Squire Crown A little horse sense to help him around. Bonnie Lad Screwie, to Pete Lincoln when hazy, Leaves ye school bus-a lift for the lazy. Lady Spitzer, the Ruthiest of our class, Leaves her crown of gold to the Flory lass. Lass Lambert, so dainty, artistic in way Her grace does bequeath to the frolicsorne Fay. Lady Gambill, ye mistress of tranquility, Leaves mastery of silence to jackie Crownie. Ye fair damoiselle, Lady Lineweaver, Relinquishes stateliness to Lassie Miller. Lord Simmons, His Highness, to John Snyde Ye privilege of attending twa, classes a day. Ye wee Ladie Sloopie do sign o'er to Dick Her sparklin,g eyes and her quickness of wit. Regina, faire maiden, wi, thumbs down on men, Commits ye gude nature to Katie Nielsen. Fair Lassie Mary Rosaly, said soon to be dame, Leaves her prospect to Gertrude for change in her na Our lilting soprano, Lass Branner, do lave Her golden, clear voice for Miss Hosmer to save. I to lZ1VC IHC THE TAJ Lass Joseph, ye milk maid wi' pails full o' fun, Leaves Kaylor good humor in case he is sprung. Ye Cupid Lass House, after shooting the beau, XVill let to Flirt Roley a wee bungalow. His Highness, Lord Blackburn, is willing to share His technique of love and his glossy black hair. Lass Gilmer, the thriftiest of all in her ways, Commits to Sam Fletcher the papers she saves. Lass Dundore confers to Eve Heatwole a book On all sorts of clothes and how one ought to look Dot Davis, ye lassie wi' bright, curly hair, Commits ye black ringlets to the Earp lassie fair. Ye class personality, Margaret Shank, Consigns her gucle humor to the Loncrgan crank. Ye funster, Lass Edna, who blushes sae faire, Leaves giggles and blushes for Clare Hivick's spare We have left to ye classmen the spoils of our quest Now let us away of you, we behest. Behind shut our school door, the lights sink to rest And into the sunset we gallop abreast. THE TAJ 37 Valedicto ry DAISY MAY GIFFORD Some twelve or fourteen years ago a happy, fearless band of pages, we began our training for Knights in the Order of Education. The lords to Whom we swore obdience were the teachers, the skills we pledged to conquer were the tasks thy set before us, the prized and honored goal, graduation. In our upward climb We fought with monstrous problems and often fal- tered, but the vision of tonight pulled us on. As our lords gave us higher positions there came disillusionment and harder tasks, but our knightly ideals of loyalty to the cause we had championed overcame each one in turn and now we stand before you ready to be knighted. The prancing steed that shall carry us in our farther quest is determina- tiong our coat of mail, the knowledge gained by the careful instruction of our lords and the culture acquired by constant association with our courteous band, our helmet, acquired ability to think for ourselvesg our shield, talents yet to be trained and usedg our lance and sword, strength and vision that will help us push forward in our quest for the Golden Spurs of success. As knights, we are ready to take up the responsibility of the state and vow to be generous, to fight ceaselessly, never to give way before the enemy, and to be champion of the right against injustice and oppression. Wlien We receive our diplomas We shall go forth interested in the welfare of state and country. We want to be generous toward all in thought and action, to give freely and ungrudgingly of our ability, to fight the foes of our ideals and not give Way before the enemy,-Discouragement. As we accept our diplomas, the badge of Educational Knighthood, we wish to express our devotion to our parents for the sacrifices they have madeg our gratitude to our teachers for their faithfulness and patience, and our thanks to the Board of Education for the opportunities for training given us. As we turn to go may the Brotherhood say of us, as said Tennyson of the Knights of Old- He seems to mc scarce other than my king's ideal knight, Wfho revereneed his conscience as his kingg XVhosc glory was, redressing human Wrongg Not swaying to this faction or to that, Not making his high place the lawless perch Of wing'd ambition, nor a vantage ground For p'easure, but through all this tract of years NVearing the white flower of a blameless life. So sang the Knighthood, moving to their hall, The old order changeth, yielding place to new. THE TAJ Poet's Corner PREFERENCE LOIS SLOOP fFirsf choice in Spring Coniestj I fear not death, Yet over me there creeps A shudder at the thought Of crawling, broken, to a grave, Tottering on the edge, Then stepping backward Ever wavering Between life and death- A burden to all Around me. Not this for me- But rather like the sun To die in haste, Mid rosy-colored clouds To pass the golden gates In one last burst Of happiness, Then-darkness! VIRTUES MARGARET EARP fSrc0mI choice in Sl1l'i71'g Contest j Kindness counts I know not why, But nevertheless You must confess, that Kindness counts. I-Ionesty's best I can't tell why, But telling the truth We find in our youth, that Honesty's best. Courage helps, Can you tell why? In all of our' work If We do not shirk, then Courage helps. Love wins, Do you know why? Because it is strong And lasts all day long, that's Wlmy love wins. T1-113 TAJ A VIOLET LENA MUNDY fTbircl choice in Spring Covztestj A violet at the close of day, Just tucks its head and sleeps away, Until tornorrow's rising sun Shall signal forth a day begun. And then its face, all washed with dew, It upward turns toward heaven's blue, To gather from the golden sun Strength, for tasks not yet begun. Oh, violet, may we learn from thee To always bright and cheerful be. And when our paths become too rough, Just bow our heads and then-look up! THE SCARECROW JOHN BLACKBURN There he stands on the rqgged hill, Ragged and tattered and torng Standing there so straight and still Silently guarding the corn. 'Neath the heat of a July sun, Only one thing has to be done, Drenched by every raing But he does it and does it again. There he stands against the sky, At the whim of every gale, Unnoticed by the passerby Some clothes stuck on a rail. MY GRANNY AND ME DOLORES PI-IALEN A cricket stool, an old armchair, The smell of wood fo fill the air! Alone sit we beside the fire- Of Granny I can never tire. Upon the wall the shadows jump, And in my throat I feel a lump For ah, I know always this fun THE TAJ Must end not quite before begun. She lets me rest upon her knee, Just such a dear kind friend is she. I tell of school as now again, Her heart and muscles give no pain. Of her advice rhere's ever need, Though for it do I seldom plead. And now when she a tale begins, The clock above with pleasure grins, But soon the story is at end, And as my head in prayer I bend, I beg, Dear Lord, of Thee to bless My Granny and ine. PALS CHARLOTTE HOMAN In all the World what I like best Are pals so good and true. They always seem to stand the test- Seem ready some kindness to do. I'm glad there are so many pals, They mean so much to me, They're always true, no matter what The trouble seems to be. Pals are easy things to find, That is, if you can see, That you must be the kind of pal ' That they would have you be. THE TAJ 41 i W, 5 W i 11 'go ml H' il K LD' A lk . 'iii 1 -fl 1 . fa icffPffi4155f5P'1 'f, .a ff?-lie1:fia'1 i il 'isllifmgii ' :i - '-'i i V ' .A vi-'fr -1' '.f..'w 'X .T -4 ' ei F '1. ..+5 :f l2.' - f.-- .liy lqirili 1 vafslr if-.,q3. f f '5g,f.1f1 ,ci-if 'I .1 - .9-iv: 4 R133 if ll 5:3 gym df il ,lj--L4-Lg .3 -wp: 4 1 - 11. sf' ,' 1, A Y Tb! AFLIVKYAGX I J., ' ll lil' 'T ' 'T 'Ac'.g7'Q .' 0 X' Ulf' -nav HSA i ll f :,'.-- rfri- X. lt -. C,,:'fe- ' 2 f ..1 f ei- rim ,J iw Dr. Martin SI-IERRILL ARMANTROUT fFirxf choice in Spring Coniesfj Doctor Martin walked slowly down the long hospital corridor. The tired look momentarily vanished from his face as he glanced at the directory panel on the wall. Doctor C. S. Martin, Associated Staff Memberf' A lot of hard work and much time was necessary to get that name there. Too much time- in fact he hadn't had time to take Elwynn out to dinner for nearly two Weeks. The day had been frightfully nerve-wracking. He breathed a sigh of relief as his thoughts drifted back to the operation that he had just finished- removing a tumor from the cerebellum was one of the most dangerous operations of the profession. But luck had been his partner today, old man Gladwell would live. It had been a long and tedious task and Doctor Martin knew well what could have happened. Cnc little cut too deep, even the thickness of the thinest tissue paper, would have meant instant death, because the slightest disturbance of the tinest brain cell would have paralyzed the heartnerves. The operation had required all his skill and nerve concentrated to a fine point, and now his resources were exhausted. He Walked on, his mind on two things- I'IOME and REST. A little distance down the hall in front of him a door suddenly opened and Miss ,Miller, the head nurse, still holding the door knob, excitedly looked down the hall. She gave a frantic glance as she turned and when her eyes met Doctor Martinas, she beckoned to him. His tired ambitionless body developed a gust of sudden energy as he rushed into the room. It 'Wasn't his patientgbut he had heard one of the doctors discussing the case. Yes, the old woman gasped her last as he reached for her pulse-another Victim of that horrible C11I1C6f. There was nothing he could do now, she would suffer no more. It was horrible to see a person depart from life in such misery: he could not help but stare at the lifeless face for a moment. It still bore the expression of tense agony- what a death! Pain so intense that the lips could not speak it, but the miserable lines of the face plainly told her story. Well, such unhappy incidents must not tint his life too much. As he walked on and turned off into the small hall that led to where his car was parked he was startled by hearing soneone call in a rather anxious voice from behind him. 42 THE TAI Doctor-oh, Doctor Martin! It was Doctor Hawthorne, and as he turned around he saw a rather strained look on his face. Quick, for God's sake, you've got to come back. Why!-is it something serious? asked Doctor Martin in a calm voice. Yes! please come quickg it is Marleneg she-she is-, his voice choked. She was in a wreck just around the corner, she had just brought me and was going home. It's a splintered rib on the left side over her heart. You are the only one that can do it. I couldn't-my own wife! Doctor Philips and Parker-they are afraid, the splintered bone is too near the heart. But-can I? I have had such a hard day, just finished a very delicate operation-the Gladwell case. Yes, certainly, I understand, you're all tired and worn out. But it is my wife and a matter of life or death-you've got to do it-none of the others can. You know I would do anything to help you, Doctor Hawthorne, but would you dare trust me with such a delicate operation when I am tired like this. Just one little slip, you know and-. Who is to do it then? Philips and Parker afraid-you know what that would mean when a man lacks the confidence. Doctor Martin turned back clown the corridor taking off his hat and gloves as he walked. I shall rush ahead and make ready for the operation and have Parker give the ether while you get into your gown and scrub up, Haw- thorne said as he hurried down toward the operatinig room. Why should they always expect him to come to the rescue--why couldnlt Philips or Parker do it? They had practiced longer-why did he always have to be inconvenienced, he never got any time for himself or a chance to do any- thing for Elwynn any more! Why should I be extra anxious to save Haw- thorne's wife, he mumbled to himself as he slipped into the gown and ran his long surgical fingers into the rubber gloves. I-Ie walked into the operating room where all was ready. He picked up the scalpel as he glanced at the tense white body, he was tired and his soul was so weary. Why couldn't Philips or Parker do it-he had half a notion to just let a piece of that jagged bone pierce the heart on purpose. ' A few careful strokes with the keen scalpel, clamps tenderly pulling the skin and tissue asideg forceps artistically held in a steady hand slowly picking the splintered bone from the throbbing heart. Although Martin's weary brain was wishing to let one of the splinters of bone pierce the right auricle he went patiently on. After all that was what his life was for-service to others. So he carried on and skillfully set the broken rib and sewed the tender white flesh. At last the tedious task was done, and in a few weeks the patient would be well again-another life was spared. ' Doctor Hawthorne gently placed his hand on Martin's arm, Please for- give me, he spoke softly with a pathetic look in his deep black eyes. uWe knew you were the only one that could successfully do this delicate operation. We knew that you were che one of us that has that certain artistic calm hand that only few surgeons have-but still we knew you couldn't if you knew-.U Parker slowly lifted the ether mask that covered the face. Elwynn-my darling, murmured Martin as he sat down on the edge of the instrument table. THE TAJ 43 Together They Fall EVELYN HEATWOLE fSec0m1 choice in Spring Cozztextj 'Tm sorry Mrs. Fremont, but it can not possibly be done with any satis- faction whatsoeverf' These were the first words spoken by Dr. Kentrall, the most famous doctor of Ridgeville and vicinity, as he looked at the two baby boys born just an hour ago. Yes, they must for life be joined together, or a very serious operation must take place immediately with the knowledge that one would die instantly and perhaps the other would never be of normal growth. With these facts confronting the parents they at once gave up the hope for an operation, and immediately prepared for the rearing of two such boys. The neighbors of Ridgeville were as proud of the Siamese twins as were their father and mother. From the beginning the boys were satisfied with whatever their hearts desired. If it were the best necklace of Mrs. Jones or a wooden toy of the babies across the street, they were at once given the object in view. Everything had gone excellently with the pride of Ridgevillen until it was discovered the boys had entirely different personalities and views on life. Ray had been overheard saying to Bob when they were in the eighth grade of school, Gee, Bob, you are the worst, all you want to do is read and study. Tonight we are invited to Marie Mather's party, you refuse to go and I refuse to stay at home and read with youf' I guess if Dad says so you will stay at home. Besides, Marie only likes you. She told jimmy she wished you didn't have to have me stuck to you all the time. Another reason I refuse to go, is that dumb Jane Rogers is to be there. Thus the first disagreement arose between the closest of brothers, who finding no satisfactory solution, brought the situation to their Dad. After many vain attempts to settle the important question, Dad arose from the comfortable chair and on departing told the boys they would have to settle the problem themselves. Eight o'clock that evening found the boys sitting on the bed glaring and staring at each other. Ray at last broke the stupid silence in a burst of wrath. Listen here. Bob Fremont, you know as well as I do we have to go through life together, and every time we are invited to a party we are not going to fight just because I want to go and you don't. For an indefinite time they sat in, blankness. Suddenly Bob broke the silence, Listen, Ray, how does this sound? Suppose for one week we do what you Want to do and the next week what I want to do. The move was heartily, accepted by Ray, and they flipped a coin to see who should have the cakel' the first week. With heads up Ray found him- self the initiator of the new plan. The next morning at five o'clock Bob was very rudely awakened by a bump on the shoulder, and with a what's the big idea tried to return to the land of slumber. To his disgust, however, he found Ray extremely persistent about getting 44, THE TAJ up and taking their morning dip. Realizing their plan the night before, Bob exerted every muscle in a harmonious spring from bed which he and Ray had perfected. Thus the week sped by with great swiftness to the amazement of Bob and the sorrow of Ray. As time passed, however, the idea of their plan wore away, and again they faced the same problem as before, until one evening a wire came from their uncle asking them to spend the summer at his apartment in New York while he was abroad. As they were only sixteen, their mother at once refused. After many letters of pleading from their uncle the point was won. A few days later the boys found themselves headed for New York. Having seen their uncle off on the Aqzz-itania, the boys returned to the small but luxuriously furnished apartment, and attempted to prepare their lunch. Throughout the meal neither spoke. At last the long silence was broken by Ray, Say, how would you like to second this motion? As we will be in New York for about three months, what say you we get cut apart? I,ve always felt I have everything I'm supposed to and we were just pasted together to cause an excitement. We have our winter savings and the money uncle gave us, so we could easily pay for part of the operation, and if we pull through we could be sure Dad would pay the rest. l'Gee, Ray, you always see things so differently from the way I do. What if the operation would not be a success and we would both die? t'Well, you wouldn't know it, snapped Ray. No, but Dad and Mother would never get over it. Well, Columbus took a chance, so why can't we? Just think if the operation were a success we could live our own lives, and boy wouldn't we be the eighth wonder of the world. just think we would be in the hospital about three weeks and the rest of the summer we could celebrate. I guess you will never be satisfied until we are cut apart or one of us die,', retorted Bob in disgust. Two days later Ray and Bob, scared half to death and partly under ether, could not understand why they had attempted such a foolish thing without the consent of their parents. Then with another breath of ether the boys were lost in the unknown. In the spotless white room two experienced doctors worked with the greatest skill. Their commands were brief and to the point as their skilled fingers performed the tedious operation. It had never been recorded in the New York State Memorial of any successful operation on Siamese twins, and it was toward making a record that these two men Worked so diligently. After the operation was finished the boys were pushed into a room and put on different beds. Ray was the Hrst to awaken, after a few groans he realized his better party had been removed. He tried to talk but his tongue refused to ask the question that raced through his brain. How is my brother? After ages he made himself heard and was informed by the blue-eyed nurse he was doing very well. The next day both boys were very persistent in their desire to talk with each other. Their beds were pushed together and they began to talk of their future. l'Well, the only thing I regret is we have to be here three more weeks and I,m just about fed up on the place already. Say, Ray, should we wire the family now or wait until we get home and give Ridgeville the surprise of their life?', THE TAJ 45 Let,s wait till we get home, then we can watch the community pass out. At last the anxiously awaited day arrived and the boys hired a taxi to drive them home. They stepped from the cab and with a joy that could only be experienced by them, they ran laughing up the steps. Wlien they had opened the apartment and cleaned the room they sat down and talked of the Wonderful thing that had just happened. Ray, finally, in a burst of joy declared, I can not stay in New York another day with such a surprise in store for Mother and Dadf, The next hour the boys found themselves on their way home. Just as the sun was setting they stepped from the train and gave the town the oncc over. They walked down Elm street and at the end of the street stopped at the front Lgate, looked at the bungalow in front of them, then pressed their sides together and boldly started up the front walk. From the porch the boys could see their mother and father eating dinner. Listen, Bob, you walk in the front door and I'll go around the house and come in the back. XVe can then go in the dining room from diiferent doors. The signal was given and both boys walked into the room at the same time. Mrs. Fremont was the first to see Bob and Mr. Fremont the first to see Ray. Mechanically the parents arose from the table and with staring eyes and wide- opened mouths. The mother attempted to speak. It's all right, Mother and Dad, we didn't mean to startle you, but it was so swell we just had to surprise you. After the boys experience had been related to their parents and eager friends, they discovered they were tired and sleepy. Bidding their friends good night they retired to their respective rooms. just as Ray pulled out the bed lamp and jumped in beside Bob, he ,gave his brother the reassuring fact that the old saying of united they stand, divided they fall sure wouldn't hold true in their case. or ...ff 29 AQ: 46 THE TAI Was It What You Thought ELIZABETH F. MINER fThi1'rl cboicc in Sprifzg Comfestj Thrilled-that barely describes my state of mind. After weeping, gnashing of teeth, and much persuading I had gained permission to go in town-to Boston -ALONE. I almost felt guilty to think that little me, thirteen years old, was to be allowed to go to the movies alone in Boston. It would be worth itg I would see the great and only Garbo in Romance I could even risk allowing my precious little self to be kidnapped for the joy that picture wasxgoing to afford me. I was all dressed to go. Mother called me, gave me a crisp, new dollar bill, and a thousand last instructions: Don't speak to any strangers except those in some oflicial capacity, go to Schraft's or some very respectable place if you must eatg don't shop and above all don't charge anything, go directly to South Station to take the train and regardless of what else you do, don't get on the wrong one. Ask the gateman if the train goes to Newton Centre before you board it. Your subway fare is a dime, here's a quarter, don't forget that you ,get off at Park street for the Men After consulting my watch, I found that it was almost time for the trolley to leave. With a hasty good-bye I sallied forth on my first trip in town alone. As I boarded the trolley car a colored woman came up behind me with her arms full of bundles. I flashed her a smile, for the whole world seemed rosy to me, and walked into the car. I opened my pocketbook to get my money and as I did so, the woman touched my arm. Please, pay my fare, she said. I was sorry for the bundle-laden woman, and Girl Scout that I was I Hgured that she would pay me back when she was relieved of some of her bundles. Pretending to be very sure of myself I stepped up to the conductor, handed him a quarter, and nonchalantly murmured, two, The colored woman sat down beside me in the car. She seemed in no hurry to pay me back. As a suggestion to her that she owed me a dime, I opened my pocketbook to put the nickel in. I saw her give a start as her eye lighted on my dollar bill. Turning to me, she said in a commanding voice, Give me my dollar bill. I looked at her astonished. Give me my dollar bill, she repeated. Innocently I answered, But that's my dollar billg my mother gave it to me for the moviesf, In a slightly louder Voice the woman said, Give me my dollar bill.', My temper was aroused and my nonchalance and self-assurance had dis- appeared, leaving me frlghtened. I won't give you my dollar bill. It's mine, I said firmly, but softly. The woman had succeeded in attracting the attention of everyone on the car. As her last dramatic play she said in a loud voice, Please, give me my dollar bill. - The conductor was watching meg he looked very threatening. I had no idea what happened to people who had supposedly stolen a dollar bill, for that was how the woman made it appear. I quietly took the money out of my pocketbook and with a sigh handed it to the woman. Disappointed and deiected I sat, broken-hearted, all the way into Park THE TAJ 47 street. To add to my misery I found that the colored woman, having departed at Copley Square, had left in my possession one of her many packages. Spitefully I figured that, as she had my precious dollar and also a dime, I was justified in keeping her package. At Park street there was nothing for me to do except go straight to South Station, accordiiig to mother's directions. I said a fervent prayer that she had given me a train ticket. One look in the mirror had convinced me that I could gain entrance to no place on my looks, so to South Station I must go. With feelings mixed with disappointment and rage, I told mother the whole story. She said nothing until I finished and then, What was in the package which the woman left? I had forgotten to look. Mother opened it. Shall I tell you what it con- tained?-Bologna, just like the remainder of the story. '95 48 THE TAI W 1 f' BIFDBI W5 MARIE ANTCINETTE-Stefan Zweigg The Viking Press, 33.00. Is it possible, one asks, to write a new life of Marie Antoinette, a new study of the unhappy Louis XVI, a new portrait of the break-up of the ancient regime? The answer is in this book, an intimate biography which is history, not scandal, a vigorous and intensely interesting narrative which achieves its un- questionable success not merely by good writing, and frank handling of neglected or suppressed information, but by its new interpretation of the causes of the over-throw of the eighteenth century. This is the life story of a vivacious and intelligent, a spoiled and frivolous girl, into whose hand fate ironically placed more responsibility than many heroes have had to handle. A It is the complete story of Marie Antoinette as an average woman, whose misfortune and errors were smashed with the fate of Europe. The facts of her Austrian childhood, her glorification as queen of fashion, her sudden transformation into a symbol of France's ills, and her tragic finale are of course familiar. This accounts for much of the excellence of the biog- raphy. Its historical originality lies elsewhere. Zweig is neither partisan nor enemy, he analyzes with pity a sexual tragedy which has hitherto been the subject for scandal or suppression and in which he finds the key to the failure of the ancient regime. Zweig makes no attempt at an explanation, he seeks for an answer in the personalities and the personal relations of the king and queen. The king lacking assertion in youth, acquired as a result, a dangerous sense of inferiority, that ill served him in the troublesome times to come. He became a person of no respect in his own court and sought refuge in hunting and solitude, and the queen was driven into an ecstasy of frivolity and expense at the very time when the country was approaching bankruptcy. Despite her weakness, Marie Antoinette had one great strength, her un- restrained, truly sovereign courage. Incapable of pretenses, she flouted the conventions hundred of times, she was never pretty, never timid. Here for the first time is fully revealed her affair with a Swedish count, which has a highly romantic character. Because of the new knowledge that Zweig has found, we have here a new version of Marie Antoinette, more dramatic, more intelligible, and more human than it could have been before. With tenderness and passion, Zweig has poured forth the story of an unforunate soul. He writes beautifully. For sheer brilliance, Zweig here leaps to a position beside that aristocrat of modern biog- raphy, Lytton Straehey. -In M- THE TAJ 49 LOOKING FORNWARD-Franklin D. Roosevelt, the John Day Cornpanyg 352.505 March, 1933. The task of government in its relation to business is to assist the develop- ment of an economic declaration of rights, an economic constitutional order, declares Roosevelt in his program for the new deal politically, economically and socially. In government two roads may be followed-government for the benefit of few, and government for the benefit of many. Roosevelt expresses his per- sonal ideas upon the subject. Government is' in a sense a relation of give and take-the giving of liberty or of taking it away, the giving or taking of rights, the giving of law, protection and order in return for the taxes and fees paid to the government. According to Jefferson, the friend of the people, a higher authority than our own must intervene to protect our power and our rights rather than to destroy our rights and individualities. In order to meet conditions like the present one, we must plan for the future, especially the ecomonic future. Roosevelt shows his definite ideas con- cerning the economic planning-why he thinks it necessary to plan, how to plan, and what to plan. The president has his own ideas of land utilization, among which is his plan for the combination of an industrial and a rural community-a plan which he thoroughly explains in his program for the new deal. Roosevelt also discusses such other present day questions as the holding company, the big business corporation, and the banking system. He has planned for the farmer and the industralist, alike, he is a friend of the farmer, but not partial to any particular class. In all of his planning and delving into the questions, Roosevelt has not forgotten the future generations. I-Ie says, It is our own sacred obligation to hand over to them, cities, villages, counties, states, and a nation which will not be a series of millstones about their necks. Looking F0l'7L'!l1'!! expresses clearly and definitely Roosevelt's viewpoint on the questions of the day, he gives his exact opinions on each particular sub- ject, whether they are for or against it. The subjects with which the president deals are all issues or problems of the present administration. His inaugural address is included-among the chapters of this book. Looking Forward, written in an attractive and interesting style, is a book of economics describing the economic situation and its relation to government. -R. M. To visualize plantation life in Virginia during the Civil War period and the years preceding, everyone should read the book entitled Miss Delicia Allen- Mary Johnston, Little, Brown and Co.g 332.505 1933. This word picture opens when Miss Delicia, very much devoted to grand- father, is nine years old. The pictures change often. A duel, deaths, love, marriages, presentation at court, and the Civil Wai' all make impressions upon the heroine,s character. The last picture shows Miss Delicia sixteen years later entering upon the happiest experience of her life. Miss j'ohnston's story presents the beautiful relation between master and slave rather than the cruel situations related in Uncle Tonfs Cabin. Henry Bench, .the overseer of Indian Leap, is entirely a different personality from Simon Legree, who took Uncle Tom's life. On Indian Leap Plantation there was no beating of slaves, nor were those who ran away too severely punished when returned. The evils of slavery were becoming evident to the Southern 50 THE TAI people, and plans were in formation to release many of the slaves even before the Civil War. This book truly glorifies Southern Womanhood. The courageous women who managed the homes while the men were away fighting are revealed. There is no intricate plot, nor is the plot new. The story is unified and told with great ingenuity. The story is not wholly told by action. In this fact lies the ingenuity of the style. For the same reason this book is quite different from To Have and To Hold, by the same author. The characters, action and setting of Miss Delicia Allen are of a later period than To Have nm! To Hold, and the whole book is pervaded with a sense of refinement and serenity. -M. M. The description of a bank carpeted with moss and covered with many strange, mysterious blossoms uniquely characterizes the nature and disposition of Dinny Cherrell, the favorite niece of Sir Lawrence Mont. Sometimes Dinny is the personilication of a shy little violet, at other times she is a bright sun- flower or a golden buttercup. She is so lovable, yet so unfathomable, that little can be done to relieve her mental difficulty-time itself must tell the outcome. Of course, Dinny, loving the country with its fields of waving grain and its shady trees as she does, has not ceased to care for her dear old home, Condaford. She had her own reason for wanting to remain in town so much of the time and the reason was not Jack Muskham, the race-horse owner whom she had met in Trafalgar Square on a very memorable day. Besides Dinny who Hrst appeared in Maid in Waififzg, many other former characters of The White Monkey and Szumz- Song appear in Flowwiizg Wilder'- ness, by John Galsworthy fpublished in 1932 by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 3i2.50j. V XVilfred Desert encounters another snag in this episode of his lifeg just back from the East, he is brown from the desert sun, and filled with the Bedouin influence, yet, not even tinged with it. The Cherrell brothers are interesting personages, whether they are con- sidered separately as the General, Adrian, Hilary, and Lionel, or collectively while they are in a conference over Dinny, the favorite of all. Galsworthy in this book combines humor, beauty, and a picture of family life. The social background and the home life radiate a dehnite influence upon the lives of the various charactersg these two factors prompt the motives of many actions and decide many questions. The background is so well given that we feel that we must know the characters who inhabit this particular sphere. Galsworthy shows his ability to satirize in his portrayal of the in- fluence of the world upon the old remnant of Erfglish aristocracy. Flowering Wilzlerlzess has many characteristics of The White Monkey, although satire does not play so important a part. Many of the characters are the sameg the setting is much the same in each book, although Flozuerivzg Wilrlcr- ness is much more modern. The Whife Nfolvftey does not have as deep an in- sight into character as Flowerivzg XVilrfe1'1zess doesg the effect of this later book is much more unified. -R- M- T H E T A J si BONNET AND SHANWL-Philip Guedallag G. P. Putnam's Sonsg 32.00. Here is Guedalla writing again, picking with his bright, jeweled pen the skins of England's most pompous celebrities. He has an unerring aim for vulnerable spots. He draws a series of pictures of celebrities' wives, the Women they courted and marired and lived with the rest of their lives. Here is Carlyle wooing jane Welsli in his homely, awkward fashiong Gladstone and his Cath- erine, che homely incidents that make their lifelong devotion so touchingg Disraeli marrying Mrs. Wyiidham Lewis, who says, 'tDizzy married me for my money, but if he had the chance again he would marry me for love. Guedalla etches with acid and achieves tenderness. Lady Palmerton, the very greatest hostess of her age, is the last of the women whom the author catalogues as Real. The next series of women are called Ideal, Tenderness vanishes here. The pages sparkle with malice. The imaginary scenes are recounted in Guedallals own richly witty fashion. And out of these sketches emerges an authentic and unique picture of nineteenth century England. At last here is the behind the scenes story of nineteenth century England. -L. M. if 63- ss sz THE TAJ .2 --Q G- 601165 1 5 A' F F A fb ,ir - ix ,gf 'I an QURBENQ fa il f in ,, , I, I-.Q t np N v A .-rl g The Song of the Shirt ELLEN EASTHAM Witli fingers weary and Worn, Witli eyelids heavy and red, A woman sat, in unwomanly rags, Plying her needle and thread- Stitch! Stitch! Stitch! In poverty, hunger, and dirt, And still with a voice of dolorous pitch She sang the Song of the Shirt. Oh, Men, with Sisters dear! Oh, Men, with Mothers and Wives! It is not linen you're wearing out, But human creatures' lives! Stitch! Stitch! Stitch! In poverty, hunger and dirt, Sewing at once, with a double thread, A shroud as well as a shirt. These verses were written some ninety years ago by Thomas Hood, an English poet, as part of a poem called 'lThe Song of the Shirt. The purpose of the poem was to call the attention of the English people to the exploitation of women workers by unscrupulous employers of that day. It helped to rouse public opinion and brought into effect the first factory and Wage laws. Today a great many people go around puffed up about the achievements in the conditions of industry accomplished by the present generation, but according to the New York Factory Investigating Committee of 1911, and others like it all over the country, conditions were revealed which were almost identical with those of which the English poet complained. Before the industrial revolution manufacturing was still done by hand, as the etymology of the word indicates. Every man was his own master, except under the guild system by which a boy was apprenticed to a master Workman to learn the trade. But with the industrial revolution, the new machinery, with its great demands for the change to the factory system of manufacturing. THE TAJ ss The laborers who had formerly owned their own tools, now became a group of machine operators who no longer worked for themselves. Society was divided into the opposing camps of capital and labor, whose apparently con- flicting interests have created many modern problems. The problems of women and child labor sprang into existence. Little skill, strength, or intelligence is required to manipulate the machines, and, unfortunately, child labor is often in demand. The first important legislation upon child labor in this country was passed by Massachusetts in 1836. At present the situation varies with the different laws of the different states. With the organization of a national child labor committee in 1904, the creation of a Federal Child Labor Bureau and the formulation and adoption of labor legislation, the worst conditions of industrial exploitation were widely supposed to have been abolished from the land. But a most serious set-back was met in 1923, when the District of Columbia law providing for a com- pulsory minimum wage for women and children in industry was declared un- constitutional by the United States Supreme Court. During this depression the mistake of this decision has been very evident, as the sweat shop has returned and innumerable women are again singing the Song of the Shirtf' Reports show that starvation wages are paid in many cases by fly-by-night employers who open a sweat shop in a community and leave as soon as public opinion is aroused against them, in many cases not pay- ing their bills. To quote from Alfred E. Smith: ln Maryland cases are reported of wages of thirty to fifty cents for a whole day's work. In New York cases are reported of a wage of eight cents for hemming one dozen chil- dren's dresses and four cents for hemming one dozen shirts, and of a girl six- teen, her mother and an older sister doing tenement house work, making frogs to trim pajamas at eighty cents a gross, their combined earnings yielding four dollars a week, and also of a mother of six children, all without work, crochet- ing hats at forty cents a dozen, and earning eighty cents a week. A shirt com- pany in Kentucky is reported paying thirty-five cents for an eight-hour day, and newspaper reports indicate that in North Carolina the averalge wage in the textile industry in some localities is five dollars a week. Many firms in the garment industry are reported as moving into states with less stringent labor laws, exploiting women workers there, and then selling the product in New York at New York prices. Miss Perkins, our eiiicient Secretary of Labor, has asked the women of America not to buy !S2.95', dresses, but when consumers are as poverty- stricken as they are now, it is almost impossible to persuade them not to pur- chase such goods. What can be done? The American public must realize the seriousness of industrial exploitation of women and children. We should not tolerate for another hundred years the conditions complained of ninety years ago in The Song of the Shirt. 54 THE TAJ The Dawn of a New Day LOIS SLOOP AND MARY ELIZABETH PHILPOTT The issue of govrnment has always been whether individual men and women will have to serve some system of government and economics, or whether a system of government and economics exists to serve individual men and women. Wfhat is an economic system for? In the past it has been considered as a system to be manipulated primarily for some individual's profit, power, or amusement. In reality, it is to provide a means, without excessive waste or loss, whereby those who live under it may eat. It has a function, which is to provide food, shelter, clothing and comforts in as dependable and adequate quantities as natural resources and the state of the technical arts permit. 'A realization of this latter fact brings us to the dawn of a new day in many fields, among them agriculture, industry, administration of justice, bank- ing and speculation, and international relations, This dawn has also brought to light a need for economic planning and reorganization of government. Agriculture is a national problem, although it has never been recognized as such. In view of the distressing situation of the farmers, drastic reorganiza- tion of the Department of Agriculture is necessary with the purpose of build- ing up a program of national agricultural planning. A definite policy toward the planned use of land and the utilization of all land for either agriculture or forestration must be put into eifect. Farm taxation must be reduced and a more equitable system of taxation must be devised. The whole life of a nation is centered about agriculture, and until prosperity returns to the farmer it cannot return to the entire nation. Agriculture is in dire distress and quick- acting remedies are necessary. To relieve that distress' many things have been and are being done, such as extension of Federal credit to all companies holding farm mortgages among their assets, for the purpose of preventing foreclosure, and the planning of farm production that would reduce the surplus and make it unnecessary in later years to depend on dumping the surpluses abroad in order to support domestic prices. We will have to control, by adequate planning, the creation and distribution of products and to think more about the consumer and less about the producer. We cannot review carefully the history of our industrial advance without being struck by its haphazardness, with the gigantic waste with Which it has been accomplished with the superfluous duplication of productive facilities, the continual scrapping of still useful equipment, the tremendous mortality in industrial and commercial undertakings, the thousands of dead-end trails in which enterprise has been lured, the profligate Waste of natural resources. We must control and direct forces which have developed in recent years to a dangerous degree in groups having special interests which do not coincide with the interests of the nation as a whole. By adequate planning we must control the creation and distribution of those products which our vast economic machine is capable of yielding. The investment of huge sums of capital in new enter- prises should and must be regulated by the Federal government. There is also the industrial problem of unemployment. Careful planning, shorter hours, THE TAI ss more complete facts, public works, and a dozen other palliatives will, in the future, reduce unemployment, but all these put together will not eliminate it. This country will have to come to unemployment and old-age insurance as surely as other countries have done it. XVe pride ourselves on the fact that this is a land of opportunity, but it cannot be such until every man has an opportunity or a chance to earn a living. The basis of every government policy should be the specification of the greatest good for the greatest number of individual men and women. An outstanding feature of every government policy should be justice. It is a mat- ter of common knowledge that justice has not been adequately provided in the past. Thousands of cases find their way into the courts for the simple reason that to put them there, with the delay involved, is to set up a means to force an unjust settlement. The only way to attack the problem is by vigorous application of judicial efliciency. A solution may be in the creation of a Com- mission on the Administration of Justice, with a majority membership of lay- men who have no vested interests, no fear of antagonizing the judiciary, and no hesitation in reconstructing the conditions under which they work. It is clear to all thoughtful observers that reform in the administration of justice means an attack much more fundamental than the mere alteration of the rules of procedure, although these must be altered. There has been a terrible race between the rising tide of bubble fortunes in the stock market and unemployment. A program of buy more, owe more, and spend more, caused the deluge of high pressure selling, lavish extravagance, head-on plunges into debt, and the wildest speculation the nation hadulever seen. This led to over-production and resulting unemployment. Speculation and over-production were encouraged through false economic policies. .The crash was minimized and the people were misled as to its gravity. Economic power is concentrated in a few hands, and a great part of our working population has no chance of earning a living except by the grace of this concentrated economic machinery. As a remedy for the whole situation, the present administration advocates Federal regulation of the exchanges in the business of buying and selling securities and commodities, a rigid supervision of the national banks, and discouragement and prevention of the use of book deposits in speculation. It is also proposed to separate commercial banking and investment banking and to restrict the Federal Reserve Banks in accordance with the original plan. Re- stored confidence in the actions and statements of the executive authority is indispensable. The central fact of our economic life is its failure to see beyond the barriers of immediate concerns. The theory upon which we have been produc- ing for years is a shocking impossibility, it is that goods can be produced that cannot be bought. The single factor in the world today is interdependence- our mutual dependence one upon the other-of individuals, of business, of in- dustries, of nations. Thorough understanding of and the proper use of inter- dependence is vital-first, to get a clear View of our problems, second, to really solve them. The problems and policies of our new national administration show the fact of this interdependence-the tariff for example, being' a-part of every major problem. Tariffs should be high enough to maintain living standards which we set for ourselves, but if they are higher they become a direct tax, which is laid doubly on the consumer. XVe can create a competitive tariff se TI-IE TAI which will put American producers on Il market equality with their foreign competitors. Through the agency of the Tariff Commission we can reduce present high prohibitory tariffs by international negotiation and by consenting to reduce some of our duties in order to secure a towering of foreign tariff walls. Reciprocal treaties are in harmony with the spirit of the timeg measures of retaliation are not. Through extensive economic planning and thorough reorganization of the government far-reaching results may be effected, which will make the future a new day for the individual. The time has come for us to follow our leader's example to put slogans into cold storage and begin to think! i Boys Nelson Liskey Frank Evans Nelson Liskey Billy Wilson Billy Wilson Conrad Logan Conrad Logan Billy Wilson Conrad Logan Billy Wilson Sherrill Armentrout Nelson Liskey Billy Wilson Jacob Wfilliamson Nelson Liskey Frank Evans Nelson Liskey Nelson Liskey Billy Wilson Paul Hardy Frank Evans Billy Wilson Sherrill Arrnantrout John Blackburn Jacob Williamson Nelson Liskey Frank Evans Nelson Liskey Conrad Logan THE TA J Mirror BEST LOOKING MosT POPULAR MOST PERSONALITY WITTIEST CUTEST Mos'r TALENTED SWEETEST MOST ATHLETIC BEST DRESSED MOST IN LOVE BIGGEST FLIRT MosT STUDIOUS BEST ALL-AROUND EVERYBODY,S FRIEND 57 Girls Jane Wilton Lois Dundore Charlotte Homan Jane Wilton Jane Wilton Margaret Shank Virginia Wine Mary Elizabeth Philpott Mary Elizabeth Philport Jane Wilton Margaret Shank Lois Sloop Daisy May Gifford Jane Wilton Virginia Joseph Ellen Eastham Charlotte Homan Mary Rosalie Riley Lois Dundore Jane Wilton Evelyn Hughes QMary R. Riley Ruth Bodine Betty Miner Rovena Marshall Lois Sloop Charlotte Homan Margaret Shank Margaret Shank Jane Wilton Charlotte Homan K , 58 Jacob Williamson John Blackburn Nelson Liskey F rank Evans Billy Wilson Conrad Logan Conrad Logan Billy Wilson Sherrill Armantrout Montgomery Johnston Sherrill Armantrout Billy Wilson Sherrill Arrnantrout Jacob Williamson Larrie McNeill Nelson Liskey John Blackburn Nelson Liskey Jacob Williamson Nelson Liskey Jacob Williamson T H E T A, J MosT DIGNIFIED MosT SCHOOL SPIRIT BIGGEST CHATTERBOX BIGGEST GIGGLEI1 BIGGEST BLUFFER BEST DANCER LAZIEST MosT DEPENDABLE NEATEST POLITEST I If 0491 AA 'Q Ruth Spitzer Daisy Mae Gifford Virginia Wine Charlotte Homan -Lois Slocp Berry Miner Virginia Byers Mary Elizabeth Philpott Ruby Showalter Ruth Bodine Lois Dundore Jane Wilton Ruth Bodine Ruth Bodine Betty Miner Lois Sloop Daisy Mae Gifford Mary Elizabeth Philpott Lois Dundore Jane Wilton Virginia Wine T-HE TAI S9 Boys' l-li-Y Club ' OFFICERS . SAM FLETCHER ...............,........ ..........,. P fresideni CONRAD LOGAN ..,.. ...,.. V ice-Presidemf JOHN BLACKBURN .,.,. ......... S ecreiary PRESTON LINCOLN .... ...... T reasurer MR. B. L. STANLEY DR. H. A. CONVERSE - -'--- SP011501'-W MR. P. W. WILSON ROLL ARMANTROUT, SHERRILL HARDY, PAUL CONRAD, GILLIIXM JOHNSTON, MONTGOMERY Cosnv, PHILIP LIsKI3Y, NELSON DEYERLE, HENRY SHOMO, LA IVIAR EVANS, FRANK NVILLIAMSON, JACOB WILSON, BILLY The Hi-Y Club concludes its third year in the High School with an enroll- ment of fifteen members. The club has been engaged in many activities during this year: among which are, giving a benefit dance for the Athletic Association, publishing a football schedule, and sending delegates to the State-wide Hi-Y Conference. ,Rn Riff' 60 THE TAJ Girls' I-li-Y Club CHARLOTTE I-IOMAN DOLORES PHALEN ..,... C31-IARLOTTE LISKEY MARTPIA SMITI-I .......,.... MIss JEAN B. STRIBLING MISS ALICE D. SCOTT MRS. I. C. LINDAMOOD , BODINE, RUTH DAvIs, ELIZABETH FAULS, NELLIE C. GARNETT, MILDRED GIEFORIJ, DAISY MAY I'IEL'l'ZEL, GRACE HUMAN, CHARLOTTE HUGHES, EVELYN IOSEPI-I, VIRGINIA LISREY, CHARLOTTE MILLER, JANET OFFICERS ROLL ............Presia'em' . . . . .Vice-P1'csia'e11t .........Secretary Treasurer Sponsors MUNDY, LENA R. PAYNE, JANNESE PI-IALEN, DOLORES PI-IILPOTT, MARY E. REILLY, GERTRUIJE SHANK, MARGARET SLAVEN, DOROTHY SI.ooI1, Lols SMITH, MARTHA WILSON, FRANCES WINE, VIRGINIA The efforts of the club have been directed at all times to uphold its purpose which is to create, maintain, and extend throughout che school and community higher standards of Christian Living. THE TAJ 61 gm 'Y-, 2 1 V ' If ,, Keistorelca Club OFFICERS ............P1'c'side1zt MARY ROSALIE RILEY ...... GENEVA KNUPP ........ EDNA WAMPLER .,.... DOROTHY SLAVEN ..... LUCILLE FAWLEY .......... ...,...,............Vice-Prcfsizlent ..,..Corresj1o1IcIi1zg Scfcretnry .........,RKCOf!Zi11g Secreiary ..,........,,........Treuszn'er HNKRY LEE BRYAN l ..... ...... S eI'gea11fs-at-A-rms DANIEL HEATXVOLE I ALLENE M. STONE .... ..........., , . ..... Sponsm BARGER, ANNA LEE BOWMAN, HELEN WBOYERS, MARGARET BRYAN, HARRY LEE ROLL GGCHENOUR, EVELYN PIEATWOLE, DAN I-IOMAN, HELEN HOPKINS, JANET WBRYAN, JAMES IFKINCHELOE, ROYAL CASSIDY, PEGGY KNUPP, GENEX'A CLINE, ELIZABETH JPLAYMAN, IVIERVYL DAVIS, DORO1'HY WLEE, OVERTON 'f DUNN, LEON FAWLEY, LUCILLE LONG, LUCILLE PAGE, MARGARET PRICE, RUTH RILEY, MARY ROSALIE REILLY, REGINA SI-IANR, IVA SHIFFLETT, NIARGARET SLAVEN, DOROTHY Sl-IOXVALTER, ALMA SIMMONS, TI-IOMAS STITLER, GLEN SXVECKER, PAY 'l'FoRD, REBA PAYNE, JANNESE SWEGRER, WALTEII FRAZIER, MARGARET , PIIII.POT, NIARY ELIZABETH XVAY, PI-lYI.I.IS The purpose of this club is the mutual helpfulness and promotion of higher intellectual, social, and moral conditions among its members, and the community it serves. This club sponsored demonstrations Of several machines used in business ofhces, and lectures by various business men and Women. A Series of Lectures on Vocational Guidance was sponsored by the club under the auspices of the Business and Professional WonIen's Club. Plans have been made to organize a Junior Business Women's Club. Each rnember of the Senior Shorthand Class has won an award of merit from the Gregg Publishing Co. 62 THE TAJ l I ' f Iii E 1 .A 'I . , , 'T V-7 A - - l U Glee Club OFFICERS FRANCES TOPPIN ...,. ............. P 1'esia7ent MARGARET SHANK ....... Vice-President NANCY EARMAN ...... ,,..,,,,,,,,, S egremry EDNA WAMPLER istorian ELEANOR RHODES .,.... ..... L ibrarian MISS LOUISE I-IOSMER ..... ..........,. ...... D i rector ROLL BAUGIIER, DOROTHY LEE SHOWALTER, RUBY BETTS, LINDA SHANE, MARGARET EARIVIAN, NANCY SHORTS, ELEANOR FRAZIER, MAROUERITE SLAVEN, DOROTPIY GIFFORD, DAVIS IVIAY TOPIRIN, FRANCES GARNETT, NIILDRED WYXMPLER, EDNA HEATWOLE, DORIS GAMBILL, EMERSON HUFF'hlA'N, GNVENDOLYN JOHNSTON, MONTGONIERY MASTERS, EVELYN MCGLAUGHLIN, EDXVIARD - MILLEII, JANET REXRODE, EDWIN MORRIS, MARY STROUOI-1, CARL NIELSEN, KATYISEL ZIEOLER, BILL PI-IILPOTT, MARX' ELIZABETH OLIVER, LAXVRENCE RHODES, ELEANOR DOVEL, JAMES SPITZER, BROWNIE LEE . LONG, FRANR The Glee Club has added another successful year to its list. They made the following appearances: in assembly on Lee'S Birthday, the annual banquet of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in February, in March at the United Brethren Church, and in May at the State Teachers College. They had a benefit card party in April at Friddle's Grill Room. The most important appearance was the annual contest held at the State Teachers College where they Won first prize. Now they are working on the music for the Commencement Exercises in June. I A - T H E T A J 6 3 il I I - A ' l i l I ll -el Omega Delta OFFICERS BETTY MINER AND JACOB WILLIAMSON ....... ..... C ovzsuls JANE LOGAN ........,..........,....,...................... ....... C ensor G. W. DONOVAN .,.......... ..,... Q uaester Miss JEAN STRIBLING ,....., ............. .,... S 11 onsor ROLL COVER, ROBERTA DINGLEIJINE, RAYMOND DONOVAN, G. W. EASTHAM, ELLEN GAR NETT, NTILDRED HARDY, PAUL HOMAN, CHARLOTTE HUG!-IES, EVELYN JENKINS, RUBY ' LISKEY, FRANCES LOGAN, JANE MARsI-IALL, ROVENA Ml!.LER, JANET 6 MILLER, MILDRED MINER, BETTY IVIUNDY, LENA ROLAND P1-IALEN, DOLORES REILLY, GERTRUDE RALSTON, ANNE RALSTON, DOROTHY SHORTS, ELEANOR SLOOP, Lois SMITH, MARTHA WILLIAMSON, JACOB ZIEGLER, BILL During the year the Omega Delta has been very successful in its achieve- ments as well as its enthusiasm, nor has it failed in its purpose of creating in- terest among the Latin students at H. H. S. Regular monthly meetings have been held at the homes of the various members. The club held a Roman Banquet at the Methodist Church on April 4. The banquet represented that of 'the Carthaginian queen, Dido, which was given in honor of Aeneas fVergil's Eneirl, Book IJ. The characters of Dido and Aeneas were represented by the consuls. At the conclusion of the banquet, the program consisted of the presentation of three scenes taken from The ZE11eia' and dramatized in modern slang. l LL 1. J ',a.,.1, 64 THE TAJ ity? f. -,J ' gn 1 G e ' I? in I V ,I-I. I Y I Football OFFICERS CLAUDE E. WARREN ......, ..........,4...,.. , .. .,,,, C045-ly ERNEST BUTLER ........4.. ........,., , . ...... Ca pfain EDWARD PURCELL, JR. ....., ..., ...... .......... B 1 I siness Manager ARMENTROUT, DILLARD MCGLAUGI-ILIN, EDWARD BUTLER, BILLY NICGLAUGHLIN, WILLIAM BUTLER, ERNEST O,DONNELL, JOHN CONRAD, GILLIANI O'DONNELL, LAWERENCE CRONVN, JACK PURCELI., EDWARD DAVID, BOBBY ROLLER, GEORGE EARLY, FRANKLIN GANGER, HAMPTON EVANS, FRANK SHOMO, LA MAR HELBERT, BLAIR SHOPE, PAUL HISEH', ROBERT SULLIVAN, JAMES LISKEY, NELSON TALIAFERRO, JACK The 1932 season should be considered a success. Although the team was not very successful in games won, it was the results attained otherwise, that really made it a successful season. The spirit and co-operation which developed among the boys really mean more than Il very successful season in games won. THE TAJ '65 CLAUDE E. WARREN ....... JAMES SULLIVAN ......., ARMENTROUT, D1LLAnD CHITTUZM, LEE EVANS, FRANK LISKEY, NELSON O,DONNELL, JOHN Basketball OFFICERS- ROLL . ..... Business SANGER, HAMPTON SHoMo, LA MAX Tnumno, NVILSON SHOXVALTER, LABON XVEBSTER, ALVIN ,.,.Co:1rb Manager The Blue Streaks had a very successful season winning two games from Luray, Staunton, Winchester, Charlottesville, Shenandoah, Bridgewater, and one from Covington. The only games the Blue Streaks lost were Waynesboro two games, and Covington one game. For the Hrst time the Harrisonburg High Boys won the District IV championship. 66 THE TAJ Current l-listory Club , OFFICERS ELLEN EASTHAM .... NELSON LISKEY ......,... IRENE ZIMMERMAN ..... MRS. B. L. STANLEY ...,. ............ ROLL BLACKBURN, JOHN BYERS, X7IRGINIA CAsslDY, PEGGY - DUNDORE, Lois EARP, MARGARET FAWLEY, LUCILLE GIFFORD, DAISY MAY HARDY, PAUL HOMAN, CHARLOTTE HOTTLE, NELLIE HUGHES, EVELYN n WILLIAMSO N, JACOB ,...,.........P1'esirIe1zf . ,Vice-Presirlent .........Secrez'm-y ......S1JO1lS01' Joi-rNsToN, lN'l0NTGOMERY LAMBERT, ELIZABETH PHILPOTT, MARY ELIZABETH O,DONNELL, FRANCES PURCELL, EDWARD RILEY, MARY ROSALIE SHANK, lVlARGARET SLOOP, Lois SP1TzER, RUTH S'rRouG H, CARL ToPP1N, FRANCES The purpose of the Current History Club is to further the study of cur- rent happenings so as to enable the members to understand the social, political and economical World in which they live and to create in them il critical atti- tude toward it instead of a passive acceptance of it. THE TAJ 67 i 1' .ffl I' .. sew I Fx 131, E' nl I ' .A 4 g 5 .7.'-pi 'Q - , A , 2 f. UL ' f ' ' A -1. 1 . , -1 , 1 . ' S. V V ' Q Y 1 l., ,.F-,7j - 'dawg -- 1- X ' ' - . ,wif 1 up . ' L' og? sixlldiix -i qhll H .f 3 , gs ., g-V 5' ,, 'QQ : Q- T A P Us Gixclwacc 'QQ C A '-- - CM , - C, ,, Q Q C: 53 C C G AMONG THE MANY DOCUMENTS AND PAPERS FOUND BY THE EXPEDITION WAS THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT Ammal Report of fbe I'It'H'l'iS0'7Yb1Ll'g High School, 1933, Lord Bud Funkhouser gave his fair daughter, Lady Sarah Frances, to Knight E. Barner Lewis in holy matrimony on April 15 at the Funkhouser Castle. Ye Knight and Lady were attended by Lady Sarah's sister, Nancy, and Knight Reid Lineweaver. Ladies Nancy Byers, Beatrice Shorts, Alice Corns, Reba Lineweaver, Ber- nice Sloop, and Caroline Bradley are attending ye exclusive female seminary, s. T. cc. I Knave Clay Staples is still attempting to become a knight, but this time, at V. M. I. V. P. I. Barracks are breaking in Knights Clyde Hasler and John Dilworth. Sir John has made excellent grades, as was his custom. Knight Irvine McNeill is keeping the home fires burning at ye McNeill Castle. Lady Marguerite Showalter is head copyist at Ye Lee Bakery. Knight Overton Lee is amanuensis for R. C. Bradley Insurance Company. Knights errant Andy Claybrook, Hoot Gibson, James Bryan, and Knave Layton Yancey are striving to win their spurs at Ye Bridgewater Academie. Lad Evel fn Gochenour is amanuensis for Ye Massanutten Hatcher . Y 5 Y Ye clexterous Knight, Leon Dunn, sallied forth to Strasburg and has never been heard of since. Ladies Tracy Cooper and Wanda Sanger by their presence are making Ye Charles Store a more pleasing place to patronize. Ye Fredericksburg Manor has allured Ladies Susan Pence and Charlotte Mauzy from Ye Harrisonburg Citadels during the winter months. .p YT ,-, ' Mm: 68 NTHE TAJ Knight Sot Conrad is striving to become an apprentice at Ye Roanoke Business Academie. This courageous knight won a place on the basketball quintet. The bold Knight Carl Shaver carried the Winsome Lady Martha Rose Logan off in an elopement on some romantic night in December, 1931. Knight-errant Mervyl Layman is informally helping to keep Ye Olde Burg pepped up. Ladies Ola Branum, Reba Ford, Helen Reilly, Norine Hammond, Dorothy Wolfrey, Katherine Willis, and Colista Trumbo are assisting in the management of affairs at their respective castles. Lady Iris Hosaflook is pursuing her studies at Ye Shenandoah Academie. Ye famous and adventurous Knight Marshall Firebaugh has journeyed hither and yon but has once more returned to defend his castle. Ye gallant Knight Felton Riley of V. M. I. has won both honors and mono- grams by showing his skill and strength at the interscholastic tournaments. Knave Alfred Spitzer is enlivening the Richmond Medical College with his presence. Lady Elizabeth Fletcher is devoting her time to relieving the suffering patients at Ye Union Memorial Hospital. Knight John R. Switzer is learning the ancient and honorable art of dentis- try at Ye 'Universitie of Maryland. Knight Royal Kincheloe is taking extension courses in copy and manu- script work. Knight Colman Armentrout is doing his apprenticeship for Sir Dolan, Electrician. Knight Samuel Shrum is overcoming great odds as business manager of the V. P. I. Bugle, making it the biggest and best annual his Alma Mater has ever had. Knight Cow Weaver is showing R. M. C. and the rest of the fair state of Virginia that the H. H. S. can produce a sprinter even without a track team. THE TAJ J.,--- 69 Q af 4 X. 5. , Z. Xf- d f . in g I CTN g e l f f 1F CJSANGWS W ,I Ja. fd u ,-v 1 'grief sk , lx, i-- 5' wffi Jane and Harold were earnestly and eagerly searching the Smithsonian In- stitute for the various collections of ancient art. As they read the sign above one door, the word l'Arthurian stirred the romantic and adventurous characters of the young people. Harold's first remark showed his keen observance- Jane, just see those armors standing there. They look like real guards censuring all who enter those doors. They must know a lot of the worldf' Really, Harold, I was almost frightened at first, they're so look as if they could really talk. Jane walks over to examine closely and startles I-Iarold by exclaiming, They can, or else my - sa IS1' What! and coming closer the boy cries, You're right. Be are they saying? real. They them more imagination still. What Jane and Harold stealthily settle themselves in the shadow of one of the huge pillars nearby so they can hear the knights' conversation without being SCCI1. If I were still in the court as the King's adviser, I could show him what his encouragement of education has done. The High School Magazines that are being published now surpass all his expectations, they,re so excellent. This was from the towering Sir Tristram. As literary adviser, said Sir Pelleas, the other knight, I certainly recom- mend The H0'Il7L'Sl11l7l as the most superior publication becauseuof the beautifully calm atmosphere that it creates about the reader. But The Missile deserves its place 'as a prize-winner in every way. It merits the praise of a large circu- lation. Thr Record is surely an all-around magazine, full of good stories. It does need more poetry like Southern Night, by I-Iugh Meagher. I like The Noddler so much because it is so well arranged. The Kingis reader would have gotten too mixed up if he'd tried reading The Crisp. The magazine has the greatest of possibilities but is so poorly arranged. I tell you, Sir Tristram, that I found more splendid stories in The Monthly Chronicle and The Erho than seems plausible for such amateur work. The Chronicle has a rather detailed athletic department and the echoes and edi- torials in the latter magazine could be combined. 70 THE TAJ I thought I had a modern periodical when I was reading The Critic. That school must have original artists in all fields and I'm sure everybody enjoys their Work. You should read the Gleam if you haven't already. I found the most unique short story, Modern Fairy Tale, and so many delightful drawings and sketches. Sir Pelleas! Many of the schools would add to their publications if' they'd pattern after The Black and Red, and would include alumni notes and in the exchange department an As seen by others column. The Regisfer would improve, Sir Tristram, if it would add just a few more stories and present them before it does those articles of the essay typef, Some of the less elaborate magazines, such as The Guz1'ifo11iu1z and The Whifco11zb B1'0udc'as1f are so enthusiastic and full of really interesting things- all about their school's classes, and interests. Don't forget those college papers that We've received rather regularly- The B. C. Bee and The Brrzckety Arla especially have been such friends. I'Ve learned what all sections of the country are doing by reading The Hornet, Gw1p1u'c'bnt, The Boosfer, and The Blne Ranges. Oh Harold, I've already gotten some new ideas for our school magazine. We aren't going to have many Weak points if I can just remember a thing or two until we get homef' My goodness Jane, XVe'll certainly have to cell our staff to strive harder than ever for more individuality in all departments. From now on We're going to have attractive cover designs, original jokes, and everything else to make The X as interesting as possible. THE TAI 71 fd X pg? ' A f U - fA'- . Howard Wlaetzel Cat Junior class meetingj: Now, there are several different kinds of stones you may select for your class rings. Mr. Stanley, what is your preference?', Mr. Stanley: Limestone.', Miss Barton: Isn't Ed Purcell manager of the football team? Harry Lee Bryan: No, I think he is side-center. Mildred Garrison was making a poor demonstration in third year Geometry. Mr. Garrison Qabsent-mindedlyj: Mildred, this is terrible. I shall have to see your father about it. Mrs. Stanley fin discussion of taxesj: The question with me, is what I am going to do with the little bit of money I havef, George Roller: Don't worry, Mrs. Stanley, I'l1 take that off your mind. Bobbie Phillpot: Miss Ford, do you say, 'It is me,' or 'It is I'? Miss Ford: Always remember the rhyme: It is I said the spider to the Hylii Bobbie: Couldn't you say, :It is me,' said che spider to the flea? Miss Stone Qin bookkeeping classj: Wl1at is a debtor? Nlarguerite Pace: A man who owes money? all Miss Stone: And who is a creditor. Marguerite Pace: A man who thinks he is going to get it back. Mr. Jackson: XYfhat is dew, John? John O'Donnell: The earth rotates so rapidly that it perspiresf' Miss Blosser: What are the seasons? Williani Cline: Do you mean in the United States? Miss Blosser: Yes, of coursef' Wfilliam Cline: Baseball and football. Mr. Jackson: Your recitation reminds me of Quebecf, Virginia Byers: I-Iow's that? Mr. Jackson: Built on a bluff. 72 T H E T A J C O M P L I E T EEE O N S 33 QWILLIAMS-ON'S DRUG COMPANY 39 gi?Q 3QQ5RQ?33.2-33333333353 THE MICHONS, STUDIO E Thanks You For Your Pnfronage D Q YOUR FILMS DEVELOPED F R E E 3 Q You Pay for Your Good Prints Only at Popular Prices D 66666R'??G6K'7????k'.'JE7??E7?????hN7??SB The professor who sent his wife to the bank and kissed his money good- bye wasn't so absent-minded after all. Miss Stribling: XVhat do you know of the Latin syntax? Jacob Willianmsonz Did they have to pay for their fun too?,' Teacher: Who were the fore-runners of the Reformation? n an: u s men.' Co rad Lo The Fo r Hor e ' ,Miss Stone Qin Shorthand Classy: Richard, if you had finished school and you were going to write Walter Qwalter Sweckerj a letter, which color of stationery would you use? Richard Travis: If it were Wfalter, I wouldn't care. Q C0l7ll2lf1lZ61ZfS D LEADERS IN STYLES fi Of 3 Jos. 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Mrs. Stanley is going to check up on Kaylor Monger's recitation on Tues- day's because he has band ,practice on Monday nights. EE SCHEWEL'S FURNITURE Lowest Prices - Philco Radios Q O. STICKLEY Sc SON 35 ci FARM E UIPME T 9 J. E. PLECKER at co. gy Q M O T OQR T RTL C SD Say It With Flowers SINCE 1882 ID Q Q, fi THE DEAN STUDIO gg Photos For Every N eed if 74 THE TAJ Q CHAMPION SHQE REPAIR SHOP I D Q REPAIR SERVICE WHILE YOU WAIT QQ WE DEL v -R g J. T. .z,z1E.50P.:z? if Phone 590'.I 22 :: 45 E. Market St. ll GQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQARQQQD CE P. F. S P I T Z E R D Work that Disturbs Covnpetition D Q WALL PAPER PAINTS B CASPER H- HINKLE 9 Q PICTURE FRAMING ll ,35 W. Market Street D E22 83 E. Market St. Harrisonburg 35 FWESHCSE -REFUlLDEEveTy 33 G666f3'f'fi4'fJ'4'i'ffQ4?i4!'4?YI7Y44Y7fL46?YV??66E7?'i'7 TJ QJeffrey was an English Critic who was noted for his destructive criticism.J Jacob Williamson was of-'tlf' opinion at High School Play practice that the teachers were of the Jeffrey type. Mrs. Stanley: Who are you in the play? Mervin Wine: I am chorus girl. Miss Barton: Use the Word triangle in a sentence. Grace I-Ieltzel: If fish clon't bite 'on grasshoppers, triangle Worms. Miss Blosser: If John Paul Jones were alive today, what do you think he would be doing, Lois? ' Lois Mason: Living on a old age pension. Q We Wish to Thank the Following Patrons of the TAI: 3 222 XV. H. KEISTER JOHN ROLLER GRATTAN 3 Q JAMES E. LISKEY 1 D E Always Dependable D .M,A-RKET 35 G CH Service With Il Smile D QV HOPPE J E D WHERE YOUR .MONEY-STAYS' AT D . A HOME Q Best Dliliigg-Bligcoiglgdwlches D Harrisonburg :: Virginia 9 EEE A gc P 9 C011zvp5jt1ne11ts 3 G ff l ' ,J D Q lVbe1'e Economy Rules 9 WALTER TROBAUGH 9 if I 54 East Market Street 35 Elect-rival Contractors 3 afJ4?Vi4'fLAJ4??YQ4??F34??VVY3??????????? 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