Herkimer High School - Ye Green Quill Yearbook (Herkimer, NY)

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III, Price Fifty Cents No 'III -i. 0 ',A Q5 '47 xr if U' gg, E 4 Mfr 1,40 Y Q 1 .ygigf ' 651, AM xl f l l l l Ili EDITORIAL STAFF Verlie T ut't1e, Editor-in-Chief Mary Locke, Assistant Gorton Youngs, Business Manager William Douque, Assistant Harwood Butts, Art Editor Eugene Yelle, Assistant Helen Harris, Socie'ty Editor Douglas Burgor, Sport Editor Alice Richardson, Exchange Editor Charles Ellis, Reporter Miss Cook, Faculty Advisor -CONTENTS- Editorial 16 Literature 20 Society 32 Athletics 36 Jokes 39 il.li... any '45 xv 1 n W -fig N, 1 0 x 4 Q Y 4 , , S'-sa! -' ik if Wf QM!! --1-.111 DEDICATION O the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and twenty-six do we dedicate this Commence- ment Issue of Ye Green Quill, Most deservedly do they attain the honor. The class of ,26 has done many things thru their four years in Herkimer High worthy of the warmest praise. Faithful, ohedient and trust- worthy have we found them, Now that they must step unguided in the world, we give them the heartiest of congratu- lations. VVe know they will succeed in the world. VVhether they climih to the top of the ladder of accomplishment or remain on the low- est rung, lies entirely with them. May they bring home the honors to H, H. S, as the brother alumni have done and are doing. Mlay they be an inspiration to the undergraduates of Herki- mer High School. THE GREEN QUILL U MISS MARCELLA M. FOLEY, Principal of the Herkimer High School' Miss Foley-our guide in whom we have learned ever to trust. Her leadership we have followed: to her we give our sincere appreciation, respect and love. L W. BILLS, Superintendent of Public Schools Mr. Bills is the capable executive in our educational systerng the sympa- thetic friend of every teacher and every studentg and the cultured gen- tleman who embodies the qualities of the real man. MIISS ETHEL COOK, Faculty Advisor The Senior Class and the Green Quill' Editorial Staff express hearty appreciation to Miss Cook as their faculty advisor. With her tireless assistance and kindly advice, the Class of '26 has come successfully through its many school problems: and under her capable guidance the Green Quill has maintained tits high standards. The best wishes of the student body go with her on her coming trip abroad. THE GREEN QUILL TO THE CLASS OF I926 You, the class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-six, are about to enter the ranlfs of those who have gone before you, in whose footsteps you have followed throughout your high school course -The Alumni We welcome you, warmly and openly. U It is our desire, not to tell you to always remember your high school days, your career within the protecting folds of Alma Mater: we lfnow that all such reminders would be quite useless. The egorts you have made ancl the things that you have done in H. H. S. have made impressions which will never allow you to forget. Rather we wish to advise you to watch the future, the great Unlfnown. The mysterious Yet-to-Come holds many things in store of which we have not the faintest inlfling. When the call comes you shall lrnow. When a feeling vi- brates your entire being, when it obliterates all other things and surrounds you with a feeling of strength and the desire to con- quer-then follow the coll. It may lead over crag and mire, sand and sea, but the goal is worth the effort. Build for yourselves-character, which is, beyond a doubt, the first neces- sity of earthly success. Not overbearing, domineering, but a forceful character. Perseverance, steadfastness, integrity, and faithfulness to your calling will build a character which will be difficult to brealg. Ah! yes, it is hard to thinlf seriously of these things now: now. in the happiness and joy of graduation. But your graduation is but a step in the staircase of life. Realization is inevitable. It comes to all who feel the call of manhood and womanhood to go out and meet the world. The Pinnacle of Youth is reached and you must begin the descent. You are to be congratulated, Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-six, for you have gained an object for which you have diligently worlred and longed. You are still in the race for knowledge. The Course is long, hot and dusty but when the mind is set and the body is strong the obstacles are no object. The day is ending, you're smiling through, Tomorrow's sending a struggle new 5 The load is heavy, but if you bear, You'll find a haven, your burden to share. Walter B. Kapp, Editor-in-Chief, 1925. THE GREEN QUILL LILLIAN M. ELLIS LILL French III. Play, Honorable Mention Lincoln Essay Contest, Class Prophecy. Wears one eternal grin. GORTON J. YOUNG DOC Pres. Senior Class, Treasurer Soph. Class, Green Quill Business Manager, '26, Ass't Business Man- ager '25, Memlber of Honor League, Am I In- truding? '26, The Weasel, '25, French III Play '25 'Tis the mind that makes the body rich. ANNA M. RADASKIEVVICZ ANN Entered '24 from Jersey City, Vice Pres. Senior Class, Class Prophecy '26. Her air, her manners, all who sam admired. HENRY L. WEISS HANK Am I Intruding? French III Play, Chairman Senior Play Committee. Persuasion lips his langue lvlien e'cr he lallfsf' THE GREEN' QUILL WILLIAM A. PIERCE BILL 'Varsity Track '23, '24, The Winning Co-Ed, A Christmas Chime, The Day Lincoln Died, Freshman Editor Green Quill, '23, Orchestra '24, '25, '26, Class Will. Sir, your wit ambles well, it goes easily. O'RILLA M. HENRY Entered from Dolgeville, Sept. '25. She is gentle as zephyrs blowing the violets. HELEN M. McDONALD Entered from Malone '22, The glass of fashion, and the mould of form. The observed of all observers. VERLIE. C. TUTTLE. TUT Editor Green Quill '26, Varsity Basket Ball '24, '25, Ass't Manager Basket Ball '24, '25, Vice Pres. Dramatic Club, Sec. Junior xCla.ss, Song Leader '25, '26, School Pianist '25, '26, The W1easel, Am I lntruding? But lvhal am ? THIE GREEN QUITLL BELDEN D. MARTINDALE. BERT Stage Manager Junior and wSenior Plays, Class W'il1, 'Varsity Football '25. A rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. MADGE F. WILLOUGHBY Sec. Senior Class, Ass't Director Am I Intrud- ing. A maiden modest, yet self-possessed. FRANCIS A. WALSH Track Team '22, Not a word spoke he More than was need. EVELYN E. THOMAS TOMMY Treasurer Senior Class, Maker of Dreams, A 'Christmas Chime, Am I Intruding? Song Leader '26. Or short or tall She .mares lhem all. THE GREEN QUILL DOROTHY U. ECKJSRSON DOT Winner Prize Speaking, Freshman Circus '22, Armistice Day Program '26. He that is thy friend indeed, he will help thee in thy need. WALTER F. SOKOLOSKI BUTCH - Am I intruding? Hence, bashful cunning! ADELAYDE. GOLDSMITH Song Leader '26, 'Varsity Team '22, '23, '24. 1 sing in many sorts of music. JOHN D. WHITE WHITEY 'Varsity Football '25, Am I Intruding? The Weasel, He is well paid that is well satisfied. THE GREEN QUILL ELEAN OR J. ENGLISH Intersoholastio Basketball and Volley Ball. Shallow brooks murmere moste, zteepe silent stide away. JAMES A. HENRY JIM Entered from Dolgeville, Sept. '25, 'Varsity Base- ball '26. - Neither shies he or is festive. HELEN M. HARRIS HELLIE Pres. Junior Class, Treas. Soph. Class, The Weasel, Am I Intruding? French III Play, A Christmas Chime, Society Editor Green Quill '26, Joke Editor '25. lt would talk-Lord, how it would talk. EDWARD P. WALTHART HELD 'Varsity Basketball '25, '26, Capt.-elect Basket Ball '26, '27, 'Varsity Base Ball '25 and '26, Capt. Base Ball '26, Varsity Football '25, What stronger breast-plate than a heart untainted? p THE GREEN QUILL FRANCIS D. KIMM FANNY Am I Intruding? French III Play, Vice Pres Glee Club '25. The means that heaven yields must be em brac'd and not neglected. IVIAYNARD G. O'DAY Football Squad '24, '25, '26, Basket Ball Base Ball '26, The heart is a free and fetterless thing. LILLIAN S. KIEFER Six Cups of Chocolate. Best things come in small paclfagesf HARWOOD BUTTS BUTTSIE. Art Editor Green Quill, '23, '24, '25, '26, Art is long. ' '2 THE GREEN QUILL 1- , ,,, , . -1, .- f.f 18 WILLIAM C. PRATT BILL Pres. Freshman Class, Treas. Junior Class, 'Varsity Footfball '23, '24, '25, Basket Ball '24, '25, Base Ball '25, Track '24, The Weasel. The star of the unconguered will. ADA H. WOOD WOODIE The Trysting Place, The Winning Co-Ed, Cheer Leader '25, '26, I sing of men and of arms. EDWARD T. FAGAN ED 'Varsity Baseball '26, , Men of few words are lhe bcsl'men.I RUTH D. BACHELDER Courtship of Miles Standish, French III Play, Am I Intruding? Prize Speaking Contest, Class Historian. A heart unspoiled is not easily daunledf' J -57, X, THE GREEN QUILL JOSEPH C. SCIALDO JOE French III Play. This may the noise was, if mine ear be true. GLADYS L. TCMPKINS TOMPY Orchestra '26, Song Leader '26. Lojv gurgling laughter as sweet as the swal- lolv's song in the south. LYNN WHEELER WINDY Track '23, 24. ln answer to a maiclen's prayer. GLADYS M. SMITH LANK Entered from Little Falls '25. Courtship of Miles Standish, Am I Intruding? Poor Sylvia. A daughter of the gods, divinely tall. THE GREEN QUILL LOIS M. MEAD High School Orchestra '24, '25, '26, Freshman Circus '22. A soft, responsive voice was heard. REGINALD A. MINER REGGIE Am I Intruding? Christmas Chime Hail, fellow, well met.' JAMES I-IANE JIMMIE Courtship of Miles Standish, Am I Intruding? Manager Base Ball '2'5. There was a youth, and a well-beloved youth. Edifo ml! l l THE GREEN QUILL EDlTORIAL'STAFF Left to right, standing-Charles Ellis, Reporter: Alice Richardson, Exchange Editor: . Gorton Youn s,, Business Manager: Helen Harris, Society Editor. .Left to right, sitting Q' -Eugene Yelle, Assistant Art Editor: Harwood Butts, Art Editor: Verlie Tuttle, Editor- infChief: 'Mary Locke, Assistant Editor: William Douque, Assistant Business Manager: Douglas Burgor, Sport Editor. A,PlP'RElClATION OF OUR SENIORS About this time of year, it seems only fitting that we should turn out attention to our Sen- iors, those students who are about to leave their Alma Mater and take up their work else- where. As We consider the different members of this class and their accomplishments, I think We ought to feel a degree of pride in them and at the same time a pang of regret at the thought of their departure from our school. The Class of '26, during their four years in Herkimer High School have brought honors to themselves and their school in several in- stances. They have never, individually or col- lectively, done anything to bring severe criticism upon their class or school and have, apparently, had in mind the best interests of their Alma ,Mater at all times. THE GREEN QUILL, 17 Certain members of this class have dis- tinguished themselves, scholastically. I think that the class should be especially proud of the fact that their president earned member- ship in the State Honor League. This is an honor which only a hard-working and conscien- tious student obtains. The class of '26 has done some very credit- able work in dramatic circles. Their produc- tions have been unusually clever and well- presented, In their Junior year they gave two one-act plays, The Weasel and The Maker of Dreams. This marked the beginning of their dramatic work. I am sure that everyone who saw the plays will agree that they were very well given for amateur productions. The Courtship of Miles Standish was pre- sented in assemlbly by the Seniors at Thanks- giving time. Le Pauvre Sylvie, play, was given at 'Christmas time French III class was enjoyed by the body. Their greatest attempt at dramatics was made when they presented Am I Intruding? a comedy which proved to be a success in every way. In forensic circles the Seniors have also made themselves known. A member of their class won second award in the prize-speaking contest last year while Dorothea Eckerson, a Senior, won the first award for girls this year. Other members of the class participated and did creditable work. Four members of the class are on the Green Quill staff-Verlie Tuttle, editor-in- chiefg Gorton Youngs, business manager, Helen Harris, society editor, and Harwood Butts, art editor. Several of our best athletes claim member- ship with this year's graduating class. Had it not been for them, several of Herkimer's vic- tories would have been defeats, and we would perhaps not have been the possessors of the Michigan trophy for two years. I believe that each Senior has supported his school well and that the class as a unit has contributed something worth while to the fu- ture students of High School. a. French by the student -M. L. '27. OUR NEW TROPHY CASE For some time past, the students of our High School have felt the need of a cabinet in which the trophies won by our teams might be displayed. Our several awards have here- tofore remained obscurely in a fbook case in study hall. It seemed rather regrettable that the many outsiders who had a lively intevst in Herkimer High School could not have the privilege of seeing some of the rewards which they had merely read albout in the papers. After our school had won the Central New York football and basketball championships for two consecutive years, we were naturally very proud and wished ever more fervently rfor a new trophy case where we might display the fine Michigan football trophy and the silver basketball cup. At last, a real step was taken in this direction. Credit must be given to the class of 1925 for starting this movement for a new case. In their usual fine spirited manner, they pre- sented the school with S25 as a beginning of a fund. Nothing was added until Mrs. G. N. Searles very kindly gave S25 to the Athletic Associa- tion lto use for any purpose which it desired. It was at that time that the members of the association, feeling that S50 was a fairly good start, decided to furnish the rest of the money necessary for the purchase of an appropriate case. As a result of this action, we now see, as we enter the main door of the building, a fine glass cabinet in which our trophies show off to the best advantage. I think that seeing these trophies thus dis- played gives the students a feeling of pride in their Alma Mater and also inspires them with a wish to accomplish something for the honor of their school. ' It also gives the townspeople and other schools an idea of what H. H. S. is accomplish- ing and makes them take a. more lively interest in our activities. Let us hope that many more honors will come to our school, so that the shelves of our new case will be filled with the rewards of our success. --M. L. '27. LITERATURE First, let us consider poetry as a phase of literature.. Poetry stands between prose and music, partaking somewhat of the nature of each. In the representation of particular things or the expression of definite thoughts it is nearer to prose. In general emotional suggestion it is nearer to music. Its material may be whatever is selected by the poet from the life of nature and of man. Poetry com- bines -the most individual and the most gen- eral characteristics. The most characteristic forms of poetic structure are the lyric, the epic and the drama. f 2 aj is THE GREEN QUILL The lyric poetry, which is much more com- mon, had its origin in singing, and still possesses m-any qualities which associate it with music. The epic, which probably was the earliest form of poetry, had its origin in recitation. The drama, having its origin in acting, unites many of the characteristics of the epic and of the lyric. It is evident that poetry, in addition to de- lighting the reader with a beauty, which is its own excuse for being, may 'be a means of cultivating fine emotion, informing the mind, developing the intellect, and training and stim- ulating the will. In the new era, we iind ourselves under the reign of the novelist and the novel. Legiti- mate history has seemed to suffer in this re- spect, for, if we accept a few notable achieve- ments and the issue of the ordinary historical text book, history proper has been sparingly writ-ten. Literature is becoming more and more im- portant in the education of the young. It is being cultivated more in the homes and also in the schools. It is regretful to say that side by side with good wholesome literature is a great mass of false and vicious lbooks and periodicals which lead to a depraved taste. Therefore it is the duty of the school and home to forestall these had influences by the steady forces of educaf tion. -A. R. '2'7. CLASS OF '26 We, the Class of '26 'began our ascent of the ladder of knowledge in high school on the first rung as Freshmen. We are willing to admit, now that we are proud and haughty Seniors, that we were as green and truly as fresh as any class of freshies that ever entered Her- kimer High. Nevertheless, we lived and learned. Gradually we ascended that ladder with our acquiring of knowledge until now we are Sen- iors-Seniors about to step off that ladder to undergo a harder test of our metal. We must go out into the world as our own guides. Whether each one of us wins the highest peak of success or flounders and sinks in the mist is up to the individual. Duty and higher ambition call us as we leave the threshold of our Alma Mater. Some of us will go to colleges, and normals, while others will build for themselves names in some phases of institutional life. But oh, when we think of leaving our Alma Mater, pangs of grief pull our heart strings. M R. It is in dear old Herkimer High that the hap- piest moments of our lives have been spent. No days can ever equal school days for it is then that our lives are free from the effects of the world, petty prejudices, hatreds, and evil. Then to youthful minds the world is per- fect, filled with contentment unsurpassed. We, experienced, advise our under-class- mates to make the most of their high school days. We advise them to elect their class officers, and to sponsor as many activities as possible in their four short years so that when they are graduated, they can look back with Dfide and pleasure to their high school record. Tears come to our eyes when we think of parting with our schoolmates. Life is filled with grief and happiness. We must gc out to make room for the Juniors who take our places as Seniors, Althmlgh we are sad at parting, we are glad that we have measured up and we are eager to overcome the unknown difliculties lying in our paths. -V. TUTTLE '26. A SENIOR'S SENTIMENT O-all you under-classmen, do not wish to Speed ihF011Sh Your school days in Herkimer High! U When the actual time comes to leave, ther. is a sense of pride and happiness, hut inte:- mingled with sadness and, undoubtedly, misgivings. SUIIlr It does not Seem Dossible that it was really four long years ago that I entered as a Fresh- man and thought the day would never come when I would attain my highest ambition-tg be a Senior. I started in high school with the same boys and girls who are now planning to go out into the everyday world and take up the work for which they are destined. There have been a great many occasions when I have wished just as every student has wished that school were not a part of my daily schedule, but to get through successfully and receive a diploma for all the efforts exerted, is reward enough. With that goal in mind the four years slip by unnoticed until that memorable week of graduation activities. It is then and than only that we realize how near and dear to us are all the familiar scenes and faces. Though all the students of H. H. S. are not personal ac- quaintances of ours, they are all a part of our school life. Time will recall many fond mem- ories centered about them. 1 I THE GREEN QUILL 19 Won't we graduates often wonder if John is the famous lawyer as he hoped to be? Is Mary still fond of that particularly favored boy friend with Whom she used to dominate the corridors? But our greatest anxiety will be whether the basketball and football teams have retained that splendid, clean name of honor for Herki- mer High School. Some of us will go one place, some another but still thereis that bond of union and friends'hip promoted by being members of the class of 1926. Thus, we urge you-be loyal to your school, support and encourage your teams, respect and uphold your Alma Mater-and then, in later years look back with unaltered pleasure and satisaction in knowing that you individually did your share in making Herkimer High School what it is well known to be. Long live our Alma Mater! ' -Evelyn Thomas '26, OBJECT OF THE GREEN QUILL Our object is to be of paramount service, to so conduct our educational activities that all may know that ours is a service of sincerity, to put before the public the direct work of the stu- dents in and along the lines of literary, athletics, exchanges, editorials, and bits of humor con- tributed with the earnest cooperation of each student. It brings forth to the minds of the people and faculty the works of educational value that have been enacted during that per- iod of time. The name Green Quil1 as we all know, is familiar to every student within its marbled walls, it being composed with the earnest co- operative system in contribution by the stu- dents and members of the faculty. 'Dhus it is we are able to put forth a magazine well worthy to be presented to the public in proud recognition of the school it represents. We, too, like the great philosophers and famed edu- cational leaders, have dreams of leadership in this vast fleld of educational values, but we re- gret deeply to say that many look upon them as bubbles in the air that soon fade and die. But, bear in mind, education is the foundation of modern development in the art of contrast be- tween past and present generation. Education tends to develop the mind and body in- the proper ways of determining the conscience and brain power to do the right thing at the right time. Many have found life too hard and have given up the struggle to be dragged to the level of the degraded, merely by not heeding the warn- ing word from their elders and guardians who have urged them to the utmost but to no avail. Manifest education plus steadfast ambition equals that coveted prize we so desire in this wide world, Success in Life. -Eugene Yelle '28. APPRECIATION The Green Quill Editorial Staff appreciates the great assistance rendered to them by Miss Milvo and ther typewriting classes in typing the material of the Quill for the press. -V. C. T. a Lzfemiu re ORIGIN OF BOOKS One of the greatest sources of present day knowledge is books. From books we are made acquainted with the works of centuries ago. A great scientist, philosopher, or poet makes a discovery which is of interest to all mankind. By speech he is able to carry his message to a few thousand but, by the wonder of modern printing, his message is doubled and redoubled in tfhe millions of copies of books. It is not only carried around the world for the people of today but it lives for the betterment of coming genera- tions. Indeed, books have become a great item in the lives of the people. John Milton, one of the world's most noted poets says, as good, almost, kill a man as kill a. good book. Therefore, I think it will be very interesting to study the origin and history of our books. Man's earliest records were chisled on stone or other durable material. The Babylonians pressed characters on soft clay and then baked them in squares. Public laws were engraved on stone, or on plates of ivory, bronze or lead. These plates were then hinged in book form. Small wooden tablets, covered with Wax were used to keep private notes on. These were written on with a pointed stylus. A little later a great discovery was made by the Egyptians when it was found that a sort of paper could be made from the stem of the papy- rus reed. This became very popular on account of its cheapness and smoothness. The common form of book when papyrus was used was a roll or volumen from which our word volume is derived. The papyrus was written upon one side only and then rolled on a stick as many of our scfhool maps and charts are today. In bookmaking establishments, the book was dictated to a number of slaves who made one copy each. At the time of the Roman Empire, many libraries and book stores existed. However. these long rolls were very incon- venient and thin parchment came to take their place. The sheets of parchment were cut in rectangles and bound together at one side with thongs. All through the Middle Ages, the only books were those made by the monks in the monas- teries. The lettering was very beautiful and the first word of each page was written in different colored ink of very bright hues. These were called illuminated manuscripts. In the elventh century, paper made from the pulp of linen rags found its way into Europe from the East. This was used for some time after printing was instituted for it'was very cheap and easily used in the printing press. The first book printed from movable type is supposed to be the Mazarin Bible. Books soon became smaller in size and very elaborate. Some times a title of a book would occupy an entire page. As book-making ad- vanced so also did the demand for books ad- vance. In later years. more efforts were spent upon the appearance of a book than formerly had been spent. Beautiful illustrations were made. Besides the body of a modern book, there is a title-page giving the title, the name of the author, the publishing company and the date of the issue. There is a preface stating the plan and purpose of the book, a table of contents. and, if it is a volume of any size, an index. Today we are not only able to have books printed for educational purposes but also books for pleasure. Children are now able to amuse themselves by means of the different story and picture books. The books are printed in all languages and are circulated throughout all nations. The value of books has grown with the proc- ess of book-making. Books are, in truth, a blessing. We are very fortunate to be living in the present age, when books may be pur- chased at low prices, rather than to have lived in the days when books were only the luxuries of the wealthy. In part this cheapening of price is due to the invention of such machines as the linotype and monotype, but in even larger part. it is owing to the modern printing presses and less costly paper as well as the CContinued on Page 315 THE GREEN QUILL 21 CLASS HISTORY In September, 1922 ,the halls of the High School were filled with a crowd of Freshmen, the class of 1926. After we had become accustomed to our classes and teachers, we began to lose our timidity and to look about us. We found that, in -spite of Uhe good will of our teachers, Fresh- men were not allowed to do much in the way of activities, but were expected to stand aside and let the Juniors and Seniors cover them- selves with glory. We longed to be Sopho- mores, for then we thought, we would be given an opportunity to become active. V At last we became Sophomores in 1923. We organized and elected our oflicers: President, Helen Hydon, Vice President, Eleanor Lewis: Secretary, Helen Harris, and Treasurer, Gor- ton Youngs. As our Class Advisor, we chose Miss Whitney. We started out to become ac- tive but we found that our studies became more diflicult. More and mor-e time was given to them, until, at last, the year of 1924 rolled around. Now we were Juniors, free to do as we wished. We elected new officers choosing: President, Helen Harris, Vice President, Fred- erick Shepherd: Secretary, V-erlie Tuttle, and Treasurer, William Pratt. We lost no time in starting our activities and on December sixth, we held a dance. The dance was a success and was set down as one of the achievements of tfhe class. At this time, too, we found ourselves eligible for membership in the Dramatic Club which had been organized the preceding year. Many Juniors joined and Verlie Tuttle, a class member, was chosen as vice-president. It was time for our class to enter the dramatic fieldg hence we presented two one-act plays, The Weasel and The Maker of Dreams. These plays marked our first success in dramatics. The members of the cast did splendidly and our class was proud of them. We were also active in both girls' and boys' basketball. In 1925, a Junior, Frederick Shepherd, won second prize in the Local Prize Speaking Contest. In June after Commencement, the Juniors gave a ban- quet for Seniors at the Business and Profes- sional Women's Club. 'Dhis banquet marked for us the closing of our Junior year. In the ninth month of the year 1925, we re- turned to High School, full-fledged Seniors. At last, we had reached the highest peak of our ambition, Uhe Senior Class. We organized for the last time electing as our oflicers: Presi- Youngs: Vice President, Anna dent, Gorton Radaskiewicz, Secretary, Madge Willoughbyg and Treasurer, Evelyn Thomas. We also chose a wise and learned advisor, Miss Cook. Honor was bestowed on our class as several of our members became members of the Green Quill Staff. Verlie Tuttle was elected Editor-in- Chiefg Gorton Youngs, business manager, Helen Harris, Society Editorg and Harwood Butts, Art Editor. However, members of the class of 1926 had contributed to the columns of The Quill before they assumed the leader- slh-ip of the paper. Again we felt the call of the footlights and produced a three-act comedy Am I Intruding? Earlier in the year, also, a little play, The Courtship of Miles Standish was given by the Seniors for the entertainment of the students of the school. Tlhe French III students presented Le Pauvre Sylvie under the able direction of Miss Foley. The local Prize Speaking Contest was held in April. A member of the Senior Class, Dorothea Ecker- -son, was awarded first prize, thus representing us in the County Contest. Lillian Ellis, enter- ing the literary field for the Seniors, won hon- orable mention on the essay The Life of Lin- coln. The time is nearing when we shall no longer be Seniors. It is due to the splendid aid and training of the faculty that we have come safely through these four years of High School. Graduation will be a joy and yet a.sorrow to us as we are leaving our Alma Mater. -Ruth Bachelder '26. Where Our 'Seniors lntend to Go After Being Graduated From Old H. H. S. Bachelder, Ruth .... Cortland Normal Eckerson, Dorothy .... ..... C ortland Normal Ellis, Lillian ........ Syracuse University English, Eleanor ............ Buffalo Normal Goldsmith, Adelayde ......... New York City Hane, James ......... Post Graduate H. H. S. Harris, Helen .......... Alsbany State Normal Harter, Kenneth .......................... . . . . . . . .Northwestern University at Chicago Henry, O'Rilla, ......... Ilion Business School Kiefer, Lillian .... Albany Memorial Hospital Kimm, Frances ............. Potsdam Normal Mead, Lois ...... ........... K euka College Pierce, William ........ Syracuse University Pratt, William ...... Post Graduate H. H. S. Radaskiewicz, Anna Utica Business School Scialdo, Joseph University of Pennsylvania Smith, Gladys ............... Buialo Normal Sokoloski, Walter . .. Herkimer National Bank Thomas, Evelyn .................. California Tompkins, Gladys ........................ ....... . . . . . .. Utica Conservatory of Music Tuttle, Verlie ............... Potsdam- Normal 22 THE GREEN QUILL Walsh, Frances ...... Walthart, Edward .... Post Graduate H. H. S. Utica Business School Post Graduate H. H. S. Willoughby, Madge .... Utica Businss -School Post Graduate H. H. S. Cornell University Rensselaer Polytechnic Weiss, Henry ...... . .. White, John' .... ..... Wood, Ada .......... Youngs, Gorton .......... FAREWELL HIGH SCHOOL Dearest old school of the valley, Our hearts now turn toward you, For you were our guidon of youth And to you we will ever lbe true. In your walls staunch and upstanding, Corridors, -spacious and high We learned to be true and obedient. Oh, we leave you all with a sigh. We'll miss the comrades and friends, The sports we are leaving behind The lessons from which we once turned, And the teachers so patient and kind. We soon must leave you forever, .No more your students to be, 'Sadly we turn from your portals From you forever to be. -F. Kimm '26, SENIORS Seniors are, as everybody knows, Students whose names are highest on the rollsg Soon they leave us, they go so fast They soon become a thing of the past. A worried look is on their brow, A frown between their eyes, But oh! my friend, they have a gift so precious That all the money in the world, couldn't buy! As soon as they leave us they start out Upon their adventures bold, Some falling by the wayside while stronger Ones reacrh their goal. Some Iind glory in power, Others flnd glory in fame. We put our best hope in our senior friends And hope none will come to shame. -Marjory Myers '28. PATSY Patsey dropped wearily down upon a friendly stump near the roadside. She let the bundle, tied up in a small gingham apron, fall to her side. She was very tired. Running away was harder than slhe thought it would be, especially with these old sandals on, her feet were all blisters, and hungry! Squirming-eels, how hun- gry she was. Well she'd rather go hungry all 'her life than go back to Mrs. Dana's. Patsy was both fatherless and motherless. Her parents had died when she was very young and Patsy had been taken to the Home. From the Home, Mrs. Thomas Lana had taken her to lhelp around the house and run errands for Mx. Thomas Lana, who never did anything when someone else could do it just as well. Patsy, then, was kept pretty lbusy. for helping Mrs. Thomas Lana meant that she must get up and get breakfast, wash the dishes, dust, sweep, make beds ,run on errands besides take all tine blame for every thing that went wrong. After three months of this, Patsy decided to leave without notice. She was only a child of eleven and she loved to play as other children played. Patsy rested a short time on the stump and then picking up the bundle which contained her personal goods, she trudged slowly on. The awful feeling to her stomach seemed to grow with every step. Around the bend of the road, Patsy caught sight of a low white farmhouse. It looked very restful to the tired child. She wished she were going to stop there. It looked as if it needed a little girl. When she readhed the white gate, Patsy lingered and leaned against the large tree standing near the path. While she stood thus gazing at the little farm- house, the door opened and a tall young man walked slowly down tlhe path. What he saw when he reached the end of that path was a small pathetic looking figure standing on one foot and looking at him with large gray-green eyes. Well little one, he said in a kindly tone, what can I do for you? No-noUhing, answered Patsy, shifting to her other foot. ' , The tall young man suddenly stooped and picked the little waif up in his arms and started up the path to the house He flung the door open and called cherrily Well, mother I tfhink we have a guest for dinner, and he placed the wondering child upon her feet again. Imagine it! A lady of eleven being carried! Why ,did he think she was a baby? Patsy was interrupted in these indignant thoughts by the appearance of a lady dressed in a neat gray gown which seemed to set off her pure white hair to perfection. She asked no questions but led Patsy through an adjoining room to a dining room. There on the table was a steaming, hot dinner wlhich made Patsy's eyes fairly pop open. The lady sat down and .he young mar' placed Patsy in a chair before taking one himself, and the meal began. THE GREEN QUILL 23 Somehow, Patsy never clearly understood how, her story crept out and the Lady and the Man soon knew all about the Home and Mrs. Lana. After the meal which was quite the nicest Patsy had ever enjoyed, she was told she might go into the other room and look at some books. When she lhad gone, the young man turned to his mother. Well, Mater, he said, I couldn't help it. She looked so tiny and help- less. Why she's just skin and bone and eyes. I just grabbed her up and raced her in here to dinner before she starved or something. You were a brick not to say anything. Oh, Dan, his mother answered. She struck me the same way. Little Telly wouldn't have been so very much older if s'he had lived. I've always wanted a little girl. She seems-er- ah-quite nice. A long pause followed this statement. After a time the young man looked at his mother and began to laugh heartily for he knew that Patsy had found a home. That night when Patsy had crawled in be- tween the sheets of the little white bed and the Lady had kissed her good night and Uhe young Man had called a laughing good-night from downstairs, she thought to herself, Squirming- eels! but it's great to be ill bed in your own home. -H. Harris '26. MY FAVORITE PICTURE In a lady's bedroom is a portrait of our Lord. The picture which was painted by the famous Austrian artist, Gabriel Max, about 1850 or 1880 is valued at two thousand five hundred dollars. It is not my favorite picture because of the value or the popularity of the-artist nor be- cause I am particularly religious: it is the fas- cination of Our Lord's Eyes. Two hundred colors were used to bring about the marvelous effect and it is one of the artist's most noted works. I stood gazing intently at it as held by a charm wlhen to my surprise the eyes flew open wide and held me spell bound. I pulled myself out of the stupor and shut my eyes tight. Then I opened them again to see if it were really so. There He was, looking at me so gently, so pa- tiently. Why was I frightened? The lady came in and saw me. She said, Did you see the eyes open? I answered that I did but could not believe it was true. She explained that it was painted in such a way that when one is a few feet away the eyes are closed but upon closer observation it is discovered that the eyes open wide. Everytime I go to the lady's room I must glance at the picture either drawn by my interest or because the portrait looks so living, real, and true. --Ida Kosinski '28. BUFFALOED It wasrtlhe first day of December and the little village of Cederville was a bustle of excitement. In the Perkins' household Silas Adolph Perkins more commonly known as Uncle Si, was pre- paring for a trip to Florida. Everyone was ready with helpful suggestions, but Uncle Si being a man of fifty-seven sum- mers and winters, was well able to control himself without his neighbors' suggestions. The day was a long and dreary one for Si, but he stood the test and the evening found him ready for his trip. After a long and sleepless night, Uncle Si arose early for breakfast and at eight o'clock his sleigh was at the station waiting for the nine thirty-live, a local which was to take him to New York. Cederville turned out in strong numbers to give Si a rousing send-off and the milking 'hour was delayed in honor of the occasion. The nine thirty-five blew at ten o'clock and Uncle Si, with his carpet bag and new over- coat, climbed aboard. Cederville was soon out of sight. The next morning the train pulled up at the Grand Central Station of New York and Uncle Si took his bag upon which was plainly painted his initials S. A. P., and getting off his train, he strode into the station to await his next train. He waited about twenty minutes, then took a train for Richmond. He rode a day and a night on this train and when he reached Ricl' mond the went immediately to the Everglades Hotel and slept all day. By the next day, he was rested and he checked out of the hotel and took a flier for Tampa Bay. When he reached his destination, he went to another thotel to eat. He had no place for his overcoat so he left it in the lobby. When he returned from his dinner, he found eight men clad in white knickers and blue coats guarding his overcoat. He picked his way through their midst and rescued his overcoat and was about to escape when one of the men grabbed him and dragged him out to his car. He then pro- ceeded to show Uncle Si his real estate bar- gains. Do you want to buy an orange grove or a site of snug cottages in these hills? he asked. Uncle Si replied that he never did like 24 TI-IE GREEN QUILL oranges, so his salesman took him to the beach where his best bargains were located. Si had just began to realize that the family money was none to secure, when tthe man stop- ped the car and showed him a long piece of treeless soil, which he explained would be an ideal site for three or four modern cottages. Well drawled out Si, how much do yez want fer it? ' Why, said the salesman,, you're a pretty good friend of mine and I know I'll lose heavily by this, but I'll sell this plot of ground fo. seven thousand dollars. Seven thousand dollars! gasped SL Yes, replied the salesman, I know you'l think I'm Santa Claus but I need the mono and as I said you're an extraordinary friend of mine so I'm going to give you this plot eh .... er .well, we'll say for six thousand jungle ber- ries spot cash and l'll throw in tlhat boat ove. there with it. Si thought for a moment, then replied, Well, this is a cracker jack of a location I'll be dumswiggled if it isn't 'Yes, you said it, replied the salesman, I feel sorry I'm going to part with it but I need the money and eh .... er .... . Oh yes, replied Si, You have some eye for money but I'll write out the check right away. p The salesman however was watching the tide which threatened to rise before he had antici- pated, but he calmly took the check and drove back to the hotel where he left his buyer but not the six thousand dollars. After Si left the salesman, he wired to Cl derville and told his wife and brother to come immediately and fhelp lay the plans for the cot- tage. They were due in four days and Si was so happy he walked on air most of the time. The fourth day arrived and Si thought he would like to see his property before the family arrived. Early in the morning, !he went to the beach and went over his property solemnly then, he went to the station to welcome his family. ' They arrived on the ten thirty-seven and Si gloomily conducted them to the beac'h. He had not said a half dozen words before this but when he reached a certain spot he took the family to the edge of the water and solemnly got into a small, green boat. The family fol- lowed and, wlhen he had rowed for fifteen or twenty minutes, his wife said, Si we've had enough of rowing, now show us your property. Si stopped rowing and gazed at the water. Finally he said, lHere it is folks. The family looked amazed, but his brother managed to say, Si, I reckon yuv bin buffa- loed. You said it, answered Si. -R. Howe '30. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLAS-S OF 1926 We. the Senior Class of the Herkimer High School of Herkimer in the County of Herkimer and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last Will and Testament, in manner following that is to say: First-We direct that all our just debts be paid. 'Second-VVe direct that our personal prop- erty be distributed in the following manner. To Adelayde Songbird Goldsmith-although we know she doesn't chew gum we wish ro give her this stick of Beechnut to remind her of her school-days. To Charles Crill Barlow-this Sturdy comb so he will not be forced to borrow from his schoolmates. To Leona Orator Walrath-this curling iron which, with the help of a simple twis-t of the wrist, will make perfect the wave of her glor- ious hair. To Herbert Ezekiel Masten--this hoop so he will not lack amusement in the corridor during the noon hour. To -Lois Dolly Mead-this little book on how to smile so that she will not be heard all over the study hall when she makes an attempt. To William Risley Fenner-this padlock to remind him of his lost Locke. To Mary Klondike Locke-this pair of rub- ber heels so that her entrance into study hall will not cause such a great commotion. To William East-Herkimer Douque-this pair of stilts so that when he walks with Gladys, he will not feel so far beneath her. 'To Ruth Tilly Bachelder-this dictionary so that when she comes to words she cannot say, 'she can look them up. To James Simon Hane-this handkerchief because it has so many Dots. ' To Emma Honorary Erb-this two cent stamp to impress upon her mind the George Washington Club, To Lynn Desperate English-these smoked glasses so that the strong light in the corridor will not spoil the beauty of his eyes. To Anna Sokoloski Radaskewicz-this bank book, that she may be able to deposit in the Herkimer National Bank. THE GREEN QUILL 25 To Henry NotJSo Weiss-this box of dry shampoo powder which will keep his hair, fluffy and will form better ringlets on his brow. To Amelia Vamp Lawson-this pocketibook so that she can keep her Bills a little longer. To Robert Willoughby Carpenter-this bas- ket in which to keep his feminine correspond- ence as we know that his desk in study hall must be filled long since. To Anna Gab Copeland-this paper and pencil so she will not feel that she is forced to talk all the time. To Frank High-Hat Pelton-this little tin pail to hold his tears when fair Gladys scorns his attentions. To Martha Freeze Calmon-this pair of gym shoes so that there will be no excuse for her not going to gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. To Edward Dopey Harris-this life insur- ance policy for protection while walking home from 'East Herkimer, late at night. To Charlie Burger, this keytainer in appre- ciation of the good fellowship he has shown towards us during our high school course. Lastly, we hereby appoint C. B. Hane executor of our last Will and Testa- ment, with full authority to sell and convey, lease or mortgage real estate: hereby revok- ing all former wills by us made. In Witness VV'hereof we have hereunto sub- scribed our name this tenth day of June in the year one thousand nine hundred twenty- six. The Senior Class of 1926. We whose names are hereto subscribed, Do Certify, that on this tenth day of June, nine- teen hundred twenty six the testator scribed their name to this instrument in presence and in the presence of each of and at the same time, in our presence hearing, declared the same to be their Will and Testament, and requested us, each of us, to sign our name hereto as nesses to the execution thereof, which hereby do in the presence of the testator of each other. Signed: 'Santa Claus 'Signedx St. Valentine. CLASS PR0lPHECY I One afternoon as I was strolling in my flower garden waiting for my uncle who was to return from Japan, my thoughts turned to my classmates of '26. I was wondering what had become of them, when my reveries were broken by the arrival of my uncle. Our sub- our us, and last and wit- we and greetings over, my uncle handed me a magic mirror which was round, about the size of a hand glass and edged with silver, As I looked into it I saw nothing except my own image. but he told me that if a ray of sunshine should fall upon the glass, the future would be revealed to the observer according to his wishes. Thinking of our class president, I gazed into the glass, where the president's oflice of Cor- nell University came into view. Two men were sitting at a desk talking. One was an old white-haired man, the president of the Uni- versity, whom I recognized as Gorton Youngs, The interior of a large cathedral came into view. The service was just beginning and as the first rich peals swelled forth from the organ, I thought the organist looked familiar, but who could she be? Observing her closer. I recognized her to be my old-schoolmate, Frances Kimm. Her wish to ibecome an orgas- ist had at last been fulffllled. There was one musician in our class whose nimble lingers turned the keys into living tongues portraying his thoughts. I remembered Kenneth Harter, who was now leader and director of a large orchestra on board the U. S. S. Leviathan, I imagined at once that this was only the first steps of a long and -colorful career for him. Next, the interior of a motion picture studio was shown on the glass. The actors were in the midst of making a new picture which was written with the idea of gripping the hearts of its audiences when shown on the screen. Evelyn Thomas was starring in it in Bucky O'Connor. The interior of a jewelry store came before me now and I saw a sign which read H, L. Weiss and Son. I wondered iff it could possibly mean Henry Weiss who had been one of the brightest boys of our class. .Iust then a man went behind the showcase inside- the window and sure enough it was the same Henry. He had changed somewhat in years and looks, but nevertheless he was still the same good natured Henry as of yore. The campus of West Point came into view and I saw the uniformed cadets being drilled there. They moved ln uniform rows with a perfect rhythm from one end of the grounds to the other. Before the army stood an erect and stalwart captain and upon turning, I saw the face of Edward Walthart. I recalled that the captaincy had always been Eddie's hoblby. There were some in our class who were quieter than others and it was with pleasure that I saw Lois Mead was the head of the home economics department in one of our leading 26 THE GREEN QUILL girls' colleges. I could tell by the look on her face that she was extremely happy in her work. In this same school, I found that Ada Wood was an assistant in the chemical laboratory. She was working very diligently to analyze an element. As if 'by magic this scene gave place to that of a gorgeous home in New York City. A man came out of the house and stepped into a Wait- ing car, an European model, giving his chauf- feur some orders. I caught one glimpse of him as the car passed from my sight, this glimpse telling me that it was Maynard O'Day who had become president of the New York Central Lines. One of the famous Red Front Stores loomed into view and I saw that Francis Walsh was proprietor of it, which recalled to my mind that he had always wished to become a manager of some store. I saw Gladys Tompkins as a writer ef children's stories. The stories that flowed from her ready pen pleased thousands of children all over the country and I knew that she found satisfaction in her work. There are some people who can write stories and editorials very easily and the glass showed me that such a person was Lynn Vlfheeler wha had become the editor of The Evening Tele- gram, a paper published back in my old home town of Herkimer. Then the cool, white interior of a large hos- pital appeared. A nurse 'went through the hall bearing a tray daintily arranged for an invalid's lunch. She was short and rather slend-er and her step and voice were soft while her eyes expressed quick sympathy. A doctor opened a door and softly called her. Miss Kiefer. I knew that Ruth Bachelder had always been a great lover of books and as I thought of her, a large room came into view. A woman sat at a desk busily writing. This woman was 'Ruth Batchelder who had taken up writing as her profession and was now finishing her sec- ond book called. The Art of Love Making. The scene shifted to a playground in a large city. A woman was standing in the center of a group of children soothing some child who had fallen clown. As she turned, I recognized 'Helen Harris, who had always had a great liking for the supervision of playgrounds. I had another girl of our class in mind who was rather quiet as I remembered her. She was Helen McDonald and as I thought of her, the inside of a library opened before me. There she sat 'behind a desk stamping and handing out books to the multitudes, who came there daily. 'Next I saw Reginald Miner making a house- to-house canvass for W'aterman's Ideal Fount- ain Pens. Then I remembered that a Water- man had always 'been a staunch friend and companion during his high school days. There was one girl in our class who had the gift of prophecy and as I looked into the glass I saw Anna Radaskiewicz reading the palms of people who were curious to know what.the future held in store for them. As this last vivacious vision became blurred a dark cloud covered the sun, and upon look- ing into the glass I saw only my own image once again. I am very glad I was able to foresee the future of my classmates, and I laid aside the glass with care to await some future reference. -LILLIAIN ELL-IS '26, CLASS PROP'H ElCY II Some odd twenty years have elapsed since that last memorable day in June. The hearts of the members of the class of '26 on this day for it seemed. that the world welcomed sheltered the feeling of both joy and sorrow. uncover their the setting-out-travelers to hidden treasures. Sorrows, for childhood would be left behind and the happy moments the Green and spent in the Alma -Mater of White would 'remain as fixed memories, since no longer would the members of '26 dailv tread through the beloved halls. I, the spirit, have been assigned by Jove to guard each member of this class. Today, with the help of Athena, I have visited the White House and occupied a corner nook. The session was opened by President Martindale. He stressed that a strict law re- garding airplane traffic should be enacted for accidents were continually increasing. As an example, he referred to the accident of Gov- ernor White of Maine. Governor White with Mr. Henry from the legislature had collided, with another plane ibut luckily no one was hurt. The session adjourned, representatives re- sumed regular seats. I forsook my corner and made my way to the upper House. Vice Presl- dent James Hane called the House to order and, to my surprise, I recognized Miss Ecker- son in the first seat of the Hrst row still cast- ing bewitching glances and smiles at Jimmy. As Speaker of the lower House, I recog- nized Mr. Furcha, who looked very dignified as he carried out his duties. The Supreme Court was very interested in a case Harm vs. Ham which the Honorable Judge Pierce tried to make Swift. ' 7 TI-IE GREEN QUILL 27 My next wish was to visit New York City. At the Metropolitan Museum of Art in the art gallery, 3 new painting was on display. An- other artist had been ushered into the world of art. I glanced at the inscription in the lower corner and red, Harwood Butts. In Fifth Avenue I came face to face with Walter rSokoloski. I followed him. He entered the First National Bank and disappeared into the president's office. I soon learned that hc was the president of the bank. In England I found the class mischief, Helen Harris, married to a wealthy lord named Wel- lington. As for Adelayde Goldsmith, she started a chewing gum factory in Paris. O'Rilla Henry was her private secretary. She went about her work in a very business-like manner. I found Madge Willoughby in Syracuse Unf versity successfully teaching home economics to a number of students. Joe Scialdo was accumulating a great amoun' of money from his profession of dentistry. I recognized one of his patients as Lois Mead. Another member who had strayed to Herki- mer High School was Coach Pratt. Ilion was continually being trimmed by boys under his supervision. Lillian Ellis had secluded herself from the rest of the world and had become a writer of novels. Her latest was, It's Not Very Good. Verlie Tuttle and her childhood admirer were just married. Their intentions were to visit the North pole. The papers boasted of a new doctor. On visiting his office I found him to be none other than Edward Fagan. There remained one more mem-ber that I wished to visit and that was Eleanor English. She had be-come a librarian in the Old Princeton College. She looked very happy and satisfied with her Work. 1 was happy to find my virtuous class doing worth-while work for all the world. I felt I was no longer needed as their guardian and made way to Jove to relate my story. -ANNA RADASKIEWPCZ '26. SOUNDS OF THE FOREST AT NIGHT The forest is nature's own music. In the evening many sounds, beautiful, entrancjng, and soothing are heard. When the wind blows and the branches of the trees gently sway, we may hear the soft beating of Nature's drums. From a pine tree Miss Nightingale, the most popular of Nature's grand opera singers, .breaks into song. The voice of a nearby brook and lt.he soft sw-islhing to' the trees become a soft lullaby. I But Hark! What is this! We hear a. louder beating of the drums. The trees are nearly touching their :branches to the ground and hit- ting each other fearlessly. What causes so much excitement? Oh! I see. They are ex- pecting among them some one who is well loved. Here she comes! It is Miss Wind. Look at her lovely white trail, how wild and yet how beautiful she is. No wonder that the forest is in a wild expectancy. She is a mis- chievous young thing making everything stormy. She goes away and leaves behind a sighing forest. Every' thing is still now, for trees and forest folk are tired and sleepy. The lullaby steals forth again, and is more soothing than the wildness of Miss Wind. You can b the whole orchestra and identify each instru- ment if you listen carefully. -IDA KOSl'N'S-KI '28. WHEN JOHN WAS A BOY Report cards at the various homes cause much trouble for a parent doesn't Seem to have the knack of seeing why the Seholagtig standing of their child should 'be so low. This was true in the Brown household for o11 this same evening both children had sheep- ishly produced a report card in which the blue marks seemed to be the touch of color while the red marks were the background. The father looked at the cards busily and with a glance of anger he passed them over to mother and grandma. This was their conversation: Grandma: -Such reports, I have never seen: now when John was a boy his marks were al- ways blue. Mother: Yes, I don't see why our children should- Grandma: finterruptingl I don't either, now when John was 3 boy- Brother: taside to his sisterl John must have been debater, a football star. In fact every field of school life was improved .by his skill. Apple- sauce! ! Grandma: Now, I know you children are talking albout me. Now when John was a bov he was- Father: Let's go to bed! Mother, you go to see Mr. Fagan, the principal, tomorrow. The following morning the children, mother and grandmother went to the school. Grandma: Now, when John was a Iboy he was just- Mother: Cproducing reportsj We don't quite understand these reports, why they should be so low! an infant wonder, high marks, a 1 28 THE GREEN QUILL Grandmother: I should say not, now when John was a boy his reports were- Mr. Fagan: Well! You see neither of your children can understand foreign language easily- Grandmother: Why! When John was a boy he learned language easily, took to it like a duck does to water. He- Mr. Fagan: Nor do they seem to get their math- Grandmother: Oh dear! Why can't they be like my John. Now when he took algebra, the teacher told him that he was the- Brother: Oh yes! he was! Mr. Fagan: Who is this John? Did he go here to school? Grandma: Oh yes, don't you remember him? A little boy with a ruffled shirt front. Mr. Fagan: ftapping belly Miss Fahey will you kindly bring me the reports of- Grandma: John Farrell, that's his name. fMiss Fahey brings in reportj Grandma: Now be quiet, please, listen to his report. Now when John was a boy- 1Mr. 'Faganz treading reportl John Farrell- expelled from school three times, average barely above passing in any subject. Failed Latin twice, French three time-s and .... Now, that wasn't his fault. He so good. His language teacher' Grandma: was always thought him too delicate to work. Why when John was a boy, every- Mr. Fagan: I believe you could help your children yourself. Grandma: I helped John but when he was a boy- Brother: When John was a boy he was a tin god, a plaster saint, a wonder with figures, a shark at Latin French. Oh!! My! Yes!! -HOWARD KIiRBY '28, DANNY'S SACRIFICE Baseball fever was in the air. Even Mrs. Vernon, who didn't understand the game, and in fact had never seen one knew that. Bur. then, she could hardly be Danny's mother and not know it since her twelve year old son talked nothing but home-runs, stolen bases and strike-outs, and though she did not have the slightest notion what the term meant she was always interested and attentive. You should see him at the bat, Paul said one noon at the dinner table. His mother nodded encouragingly. I wonder if you really know how lucky we are mother? he continued with a sudden burst of enthusiasm. You never saw such a. team in your life, as the fellows on this block have. Why, we have the pick of every- thing, and the fellows on the other streets would do anything to get in with us. Eddy Murray told me yesterday that he is trying to get his family to move into our street so that he can be on our team. And you know, he continued, that's why We want to get good colors for our suits. Gee! Won't the fellows on Elm Street open their eyes when they see us? I'm going to take the money with me, today, mother, so that I can give it to Tommy. He says his father will order the suits for us tomorrow. 'In his enthusiasm, he ran from the table and soon returned with 3 small package which contained the necessary amount. This little sum represented many a sacriifice and much labor, for all he had, he had earned himself. Running errands after school, and sometimes before school were not pleasant, but with the vision of a wonderful new outfit ahead, noth- ing had been too difficult. Miserly, during the whole winter he had saved every penny and now his dream was about to become a reality. He carefully slipped the package into his pocket, after giving it an affectionate little pat. Don't you think red is an awfully good color? he asked his mother as with a hurried kiss he snatched his cap, swung his strap of books over his shoulder and was off to school. As he was passing up the main street his attention was attracted by quite a large gather- ing on one corner. His ever-present curiosity tempted him to investigate the matter. As he neared the crowd he could distinguish the sweet strains of a violin. After a hard strug- gle, he managed to work his way through the crowd and there to his extreme amazement, he saw a vboy of his own age playing a violin. At first Danny did not sense the pity for the lad that was in the hearts of all the people about him, but thought him very accomplished for his age and after wondering why he was playing there instead of being on his way to school like himself, was about to pass on. However when a second glance showed him that the boy's legs had both been amputate-1 above the knee, he too felt a sudden pang of sympathy. He noted that people were placing small offerings in a cup placed by the lad's side. As he continued on his way to school, he could think of nothing else but the poor ur fortunate little boy, that he had just seen. Somehow, even his baseball team seemed in the background. He tried to picture himself in the other boy's place. Oh, how terrible! THE GREEN QUILL 29 Never to be alble to walk again, never to run or jump with the rest of the fellows, never ti play Base'ball! Oh! How he wished he could help him. Somehow his hand mechani- cally went to his pocket where was safely hidden his precious savings for his ibaseball suit. Gould he? Could he give it- Suddenly without a minute's hesitation he wheeled about, ran as fast as his legs could carry him. back to the boy who was still playing softly some familiar air, deposited his treasure in the cup and arrived at school just in time as the last bell was ringing. That night when he reached home his mother anxiously asked him how he and his team had made out about their suits. In his reply, that he didn't know about the other fellows, but that he had decided not to get a suit, she 'noticed that the usual enthusiasm was lacking and did not understand. At f second inquiry Danny told her that he had given it to a little boy on the street who played a violin. As Mrs. Vernon, too, had seen th'- fboy that afternoon, she understood and turned her back to her son so that he might not see her tears of motherly love and pride for she knew full well the cost of Danny's sacrifice and what it meant to him. -FLORENCE MVETZGER '27. THE TRUE TEST John Anson was the way it read in the ship's log. Other ships would remember the man by other names but never to his credit. He was a huge, burly man with the strength of two ordinary men and no one had even doubted his courage. If you reviewed his feats and studied them closely, however, you could see that there was no task wihich his immense strength could not accomplish. I-le had never been derfeated and was an out and out bully. He was popular because his law could not be defied and the men! were forced to accept him as one of them. On the other hand, the character of Tom Mann was altogether different. God had placed a superb -brain and an indomitable cour- age into a small, frail body. This fact made his life rather miserable, but his courage defied the injuries and left him a cheerful man who always wore a smile. Both of these men had signed up to sail to the tropics on the Flying Roger, a ship that took on only experienced men and men who could stand the strain of a trip to the tropics, where a relentless sun continually beat down upon the ship and its occupants, covering the ship with a heavy, sordid :heart that could not be avoided. When the hardships of the voyage had been explained to Anson, he laughed a loud over- bearing laugh at the idea of anything stopping him after he had once decided to take the job. It was different when ilttle Tom was told albout it. He just smiled a smile which gave his mouth a peculiar expression and signed his name in modest letters. From the first, a hatred developed between the two. The crew consisting mostly of hard men, who would smile grimly at cruel acts and would think nothing of murder, were assembled to become better acquainted with their fellow sailors and to find out where they stood in the estimation of the rest of the crew. Anson suddenly called Tom to him. Tom smil- ing strode over. 'F'etch me a glass of water, he said. All right, said Tom, and I can get one myself while I'm there. Tom went to the other end of the ship and brought the water. Now sit down, laughed Anson loudly. You gutterpup, you're better fitted to be a slave than going with decent men. Though the little man was not gifted with a strong body he did not lack in courage and when this cutting remark was made, he strode over to Anson and gave him a blow across the mouth with his open hand. At this, Anson let out an animal-like roar and, seizing the little man, he threw him on the floor of the cabin. Picking him up, he began beating him with all the strength of his mighty arms. Tom offered what resistance he was capable of, but the big sailor seemed transformed to an animal and deep growls came from his throat as he beat his smaller opponent. In a short time, Mann lay limp on the fioor, a beaten and bruised mass, in complete unconsciousness. After this incident, things Went along smoothly enough, with the captain doing his best to keep the two men apart. Anson did all in his power to make things unpleasant for the little man and tantalized him for his lack of courage to face him. As the ship neared the equator the water could lbe seen to change from a green to a deep blue and the intense heat was making the ship a living hell for the men. The seairs of the ship, where pitch was placed to flll the cracks, was a mass of bubbling, black liquid. In the evening the men went to their bunks to lie, restless and hot, the whole night through. All the food! was gone but the mes' which the heat caused to give out a nauseatlng stench and to become almost unfit tithe 30 TI-IE GREEN QUILL use of men. Because of lack of starch, scurvv broke out in the crew. This disease is the most dreaded of all plagues. All through the ship men were suffering horribly with no one to care for them. Two officers, Anson and Tom, were the only ones that did not have the disease. Each day they could see sorcf of the doomed men carrying the dead bodies of their mates out wrapped in canvas, to be thrown into the sea to the waiting shark' who could be seen swimming around the ship waiting for some more food from the hapless ship. Big Anson was in mortal terror and was on his knees begging the other meu to save him. They were in as bad a plight as he, but his great terror could not see that. Little Tom sat quietly on a barrel and smiled scornfully at him. Then they found three barrels of potatoes in fairly good condition that had been overlooked by the sailors. They had the means of saving the men in their hands, but who would go to that death hole at the other end of the ship? Tom Mann stepped forward and said, with his peculiar smile: l'll go! At this point Anson broke out, My God' Don't go! They will die anyway. What will happen to us? Keep the potatoes and save our lives Stop! Stop! .... He's gone. Save me! At this point he broke into hysterical moans and pleas for help. Little Tom, whom the cowardly Anson had scorned, saved the rest of the men from a horrible death and the ship was brought safely into harbor. In it was a completely abject man, who seemed to have no spirit. It was the blustering Anson who would never more bluster. He had felt the hand of fear and ever after was a worthless, cowardly derelict who could find no place to anchor his life. Tom Mann had the happiness of knowing that he was the means of saving so many lives and this thought made up for all of his past hardships. --THOMAS DONAHUE. Our '26 Seniors Are leaving us soon To enter a world Which will give them room To make use of the knowledge Which they have in store From several years back Which is four years or more. When you leave us, dear Seniors Don't make that day The end of your learning But be able to say: That you hope to become A Freshman in college And learn once more The teachings of knowledge. And now that you've read this You're privileged to say, f' 'Tis a lecture in Verse Of a Sophomore's lay. -IRENE MORSE '28. ADVICE FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS Camping Etiquette There is a place in the road for manners just as there is in a. city. The rules of etiquette may be as many in the roads but they are just as strict. How many times have you chosen a camp site only to find it littered with tin cans and other rubbish? You have a deep feeling of disgust for this person who has been so care- less and selfish. If you think that you have to use that new axe, practice on a dead tree not on a live one. Those trees are the property of the man on whose land you are camping. You would not think of cutting down your neighbor's shade trees. Neither is a tree a place for your autograph. Be sure that your fire is out. Many lives and many thousands of dollars worth of timber have been lost, just because some one has failed to put out the last spark. Then you wonder why you are forbidden to camp on some people's property. If you remember these things and encourage others you will always be welcome and get more out of camping. -Edward Lloyd '28. BETWEEN THE COVERS BEAUTY AND THE BEAST By Kathleen Norris Butteric'h Publishing Co., N. Y. An escape by aeroplane, a visit to a gypsy camp, a midnight struggle through the Waters of Palermo Bay while searchlights scan every nook and corner are some of the events which characterize Kathleen Norris' greatest novel, Beauty and the Beast. The plot centers around a young American millionairess who, tiring of the humdrum trend of social life, has gone Title Hunting in Sicily. But she soon linds that Titles mean nothing when she is captured by the king of Sicilian bandits and taken to his lhome in the moun- tains. Upon being discovered there she re- turns to Palermo where she successfully hides THE GREEN QUILL 31 her lover in seclusion of a drapery. You will enjoy reading how they make their escape and how a great question is decided. You will find a great surprise and much pleasure in store for you wfhen you read this book. -Lillian Ellis Class of 1926. DEAR ENEMY Jean Webster The Century Company This interesting book is a continuation of Daddy Long Legs. It has a 1lavor to it that makes one want to read it many times over. The book is written in letter form mak- ing it more interesting. The Enemy is an old Scotch doctor, who conceals his proper feelings under a rough ex- terior. Sally, the leading character is very whimsical and alluring. She, also, has a very extensive sense of humor which serves her in good stead as the head of an orphan asylum. The John Grier Home becomes a joy to Sally, much to her surprise and she is established as its permanent matron. When the Scotch doc- tor becomes hurt in the fire at the destruction of the John Grier -Home, Sally finds she is ln love with him. This book is old and yet new. Read it and tlnd what an amazing story it is. -Ruth Bachelder '26. ROSE O'THE SEA Countess Barcynska Do you like to read of the whirling city of London-or of the girls who live by the Cor- nish Sea? If so, read Rose o't'he Sea. As the title suggests, Rose Eaton lives by the sea with her foster father. His sudden death leaves Rose alone, ignorant of the ways of the world, and without a guardian. Strong perse- verance brings her to London where sfhe seeks her fortune by selling ilowers. But fate did not destine that Rose work for a living. A large fortune nuts Rose in an entirely different position, and it is necessary for her to choose between money and men. Rose makes her choice too late. It is very interesting to learn 'how Rose thrusts aside her pride and gains supreme hap- piness. -Ruth Ellis '27. I THE FLAME OF COURAGE George Gibbs The Flame of Courage is a most intensely colorful romance portraying the glittering splendor of the days of Louis XV. Wouldn't you like to pass the fleeting hours surrounded by the lavish magnificence of Madame De Pompadour? Wouldn't you like to be behind the scenes of the secret court intrigues, the romances, the glories and the s'hames of that golden period? The Flame of Courage makes you a living witness of it all! It all begins when King Louis is attracted by the pretty face of Heloise Gueret. Then when De Pompadour's jealousy results in that pretty actress' exile, the scene shifts to New France. There in that vast Canadian empire we see t'he fascinating drama unfold in which one woman's frenzied passion causes a king to lose a kingdom, while another woman's loyal love and patriotism wins a reward greater than any kingdom. Those days were always surrounded by a golden glittering splendor behind which the scenes of war, the ravaging people, and deceit- ful traitors were constantly trying to hide. We know about its existence but this enticing novel portrays it for us in such a way tfhat it causes a thorough understanding of the conditions as they appeared and as they really were at the time. Even if George Gibbs is not universally known, this excellent piece of work will credit his reputation to such an extent that the public will be acquainted wit'h him in a. short time. -Catherine Risely. ORIGIN OIF BOOKS fContinued from Page 203 other machines which turn out thousands of volumes in a comparatively short time. The people of the present day may certainly congratulate themselves that they are so wealthy in the possession of books and types. -Helen Harris. S06Z.6ljf PRIZE SPEAKING Standing, left to right-Robert Holmes, Ruth Bachelder, Edward Harris, Anna Copeland, William Douque. Seated, left to riigiht-Ada Wood, Douglas Burgor, Dorothy Eckerson, Gordon Hofstetter, Dorothy Van Valkenburg. PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEIST April 26, 1926 The local Prize Speaking Contest was held in the Herkimer High School auditorium on April the 26th. The first prizes were awarded to Dorothea Eckerson and Gordon Hofstetter and the second prizes to Douglas Burgor and Anna Copeland. The High School Orchestra played between several of the selections. The program was as follows: Morton High School March . ............. . The High School Orchestra Mallets' Masterpiece E. Diple Dorothy 'Van Valkenburg The True Grandeur Of Nations ............ Charles Sumner Robert Holmes The Christmas Substitute A.S. Packard Dorothea Eckerson The End of A Perfect Day Bond High School Orchestra 0 THE G-REEN QUILL - 33 The Public Duty of Educated Men in ...... America ................... ........ C urtis Gorton Hofstett-er The Death of The Galdfiy E. T. Vanynich Anna Copeland War And Public Opinion R. N. Reed Edward Harris King Robert of Sicily Longfellow Ruth Bachelder March-Romaine G0nnad High School Orchestra -H. H. '26. COUNTY PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST ' May 7, 1926 The County Prize Speaking Contest was held in the Herkimer High School auditorium on May seventh. The schools entered in the C011- were: Little Falls, Herkimer, Mohawk, test Ilion, Frankfort and West Winfield. The win- ners of the first prize were Doris McArthur of Ilion and Gorton Hofstetter of Herkimer. The winners of the second prizes were Cecila Fisher of Mohawk, and 'Lawrence 'Clark of Mohawk. The Herkimer High School Orchestra added to the entertainment by playing four selec- tions. The program was as follows: The Masterpiece Catherine Rundell The Constitution Harold Ross The Going of The White Swan ............ Susan Armstrong The Public Duty of the Educated Men in .... America ................ Gorton Hofstetter A Soldier of France DOI'iS McArthur The Vengeance of The Flag Walter Brown The Christmas Substitute Dorothy ECRGYSOH Centralization in the United States. .......... Lawrence Clark The Wedding Cecilia Fisher Lincoln. A-Man Called God ................ Morgan Callahan For Dear Old Yale Frances Joslin Americanism Harold Talbot Music was furnished lby the ............... .. High School Orchestra -H. H. '26. DR. ALBERT READ Dr. Albert Read of the State Health Depart- ment at Albany gave a very interesting SDBCCII to t'he school, Monday April 26, 1926. Dr. Read was secured to speak at the high school through the courtesy of the Herkimer County Y. M. C. A. secretary, Edward Hays. while the doctor was giving a series of Health talks in the' county. -C. E. ARBOR DAY PROGRAM On Arbor Day, the students of the high school were pleased with an address given by Rev. H. D. Holmes. In addition to Mr. Holmes' talk a piano duet was played by Verlie Tuttle and Gladys Tomp- kins, a violin solo by Arthur Furcha, assisted by Gladys Tompkins, a saxaphone solo by Wil- liam Pierce accompanied by Gladys Tompkins besides several selections by the high school orchestra. Following the program, classes were dismissed in honor of the day -H. H. '26. SOCIETY Through the courtesy of Professor G. A. Bur- ton, former principal of the Mohawk High School, Professor Adams from the Department of Agriculture at Cornell University was se- cured to speak at the high sc'hool assembly, March twenty-sixth. Professor Adams, called the Rural Rustic Poet gave a talk based, for the greater part, upon agricultural products and recited short rhymes which he 'had composed himself. -C. E. MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM A short Memorial Day program was arranged under the direction of R. B. Archer, and was presented at an assembly in the High School auditorium Friday afternoon. May 28t'h. It in- cluded readings bv Lillian Hubbard, Leona Walrath, Dorothy Van Valkenburg, Clara Wa- terbury, and Roy Coakley.. Abraham Lincoln. the prize winning essay written by Regina Weiss was read by the win- ner, also Arlene Waterman who received hon- orable menfion on the essay entitled Theodore Roosevelt Hero read. -C. E. At a special a.ssembly in the High School Friday morning May 28th, Miss Frances Scher- mer. President of the Herkimer Council. National Council of Jewish Women, awarded the nrize for the best essav on The World's Twelve Greatest Heroes. Miss Regina Weiss received a 32.50 gold niece for the first prize. Her essav was entitled Abraham Lincoln. Arlene Waterman. in Theodore Roosevelt Hero, received honorable mention. The contest was promoted by the Interna- tional Peace Association and was sponsored locally by the Council of Jewish Women. 34 THE GREEN QUILL H. H. S. EXHIBIT An ex'hibit in drawing and sewing was held in the high school Friday evening, May 14th. During the exhibition the high school orches- tra under t'he direction of Miss Marjorie Stev- ens, privided a half hour musical program. Orchestra Program March-Stand By ............. Gerald Frazee Overture-Gypsy Festival .......... Al Hayes Selection-The Lotus Flower Robert Schumann Solo-Air Varie for Trombone .. Fred Harlow Selection-Awake, Awake! Charles W. Cadman Valse-Loin Du Bal ................. E. Gillet March-Stars and Stripes Forever .... Sousa Immediately after the musical program a one act play entitled The Day Lincoln Di-ed, was presented by members of the Junior Class. Cast Squire Rockwood ............ William Pierce George Rockwood, his son .... Edward Harris Ezra Middleton, Mrs. Rockwood's brother... Kenneth Stanton Bud Wilder .............. .. Robert Holmes Lawyer Bradley .............. Douglas Burgor Suzie Bradley, his daughter . . Clara Waterbury Mrs. Rockwood .............. .Shirley Gressel Time-Late forenoon April 16, 1865. Place-Porch of farmhouse in Maine. The exhibition of art is the first that has been presented in our hig'h school in several years. -C. E. Saturday night, May 1st, a. capacity audience filled the High School Auditorium to see the three-act Mlusi-cal Comedy, The Wirfning Co- Ed, which was presented by thirty-five stu- dents from the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore classes. The Cast Peggy ,An American Heiress Jack, Football Captain ...... Richard Lewis Abie, The Town Pawnbroker .. William Pierce Edward Harris Leona Walrath AdaWood Cedric, A Titled Englishman.. Flossie, The Vamp .......... Suiiiciency, A Hecker Freshman Ward Haller Hamilton, Aircraft Corp. President ........ Charles Barlow Penny, Cheer Leader ...... Albert Lawrence Rastus, College Janitor .... Brayton Stadler Tom, Dick, Harry, Pals of Jack ............ William Douque, Albert L a wr e n c e, George Pritchard Bobby, Football Coach ...... Alfred Brothers Helena, Society Leader ........ Mary Locke Kitty, Margie, Dot, Peggy'S Chums ........ Catherine Risely, Gertrude McCarthy, Doris Griffin - Military Officer ................ Charles Ellis Mary .............. Dorothy Van Valkenburg Chorus Mildred Stanton, Gertrude McCarthy, Cath- erine Risley, Helen Bedingham, Virginia Sny- der, Margaret Snyder, Laura Crimm, Dorothy Crimm, 'Marion Strait, Doris Underhill, Anna Copeland, Katherine Ketchum, Irene Morse. Edna Crill, Anna Lynch, Dorothy Van Valken- burg. Musical numbers in order March-'fMilitary March .............. .. High School Orchestra ' ACT I Chorus- Co-Eid Solo--'fSwanee River Blues ........ Rastus Solo- Freshie .................. Suificiency Solo and Chorus-Down Along Some Shady Lane .................. Mary and Girls Solo- The Sweetest Story Ever Told ..Jack Solo- As Long As I Have You .... Flossie Duet-'Tm Sitting On Top of the World.. Abie and Sufliciency Chorus- Co-Ed Waltz- Vision of Salome .............. .. High School Orchestra AC'T II Chorus-- Co-Ed Solo- Sailors Song .................. Abie Chorus- Keep the Home Fires Burning Overture- With Helmet and Sword ..... . High School Orchestra ACT 'III Chorus- Long, Long Trail .......... Girls Solo- When The One You Love, Loves You Jack rSolo and Chorus- Kiss in the Dark ........ Helen and Girls Chorus- Co-Ed March- The Rajah .. High School Orchestra The play was directed by: Russell B. Archer, Director of the Co-Ed. Doris Wilcox, Director of Dancing. Marjorie Stevens, Director of Music. Kenneth Stanton, Stage Manager. The cast of the Co-Ed wish to express to the A. P. Jackson Corp. and the Home.F'urni- ture Company thanks for the curtain and furni- ture so willingly loaned. -C. E. The student body is happy to learn that the Misses Cook and Van De Walker of our school faculty are to enjoy the summer in European countries in study and travel. TH-E GREEN QUILL 35 EXCHANGES We are proud to exhibit the following ex- changes in our school. We feel that the ex- changes are an important source for improving and broadening our own school paper, The Green Quill. Purple and White-New Rochelle High N Y.-You have a School, New Rochelle, splendid Book Review. Also your poems are unusual. The Deerfield Arrow-Deerfield High School, South Deerfield, Mass.-We enjoy reading your school paper, and we especially like your liter- ary notes. The Wyndonian-Windham High School, Williamantic, Conn.-We anticipate your con- tribution to our exchanges because it is com- plete in every detail. Berry Blossom-Marian High School, Marion, Maryland-Your staff are to ibe congratulated on publishing such a unique and cleverly writ- ten paper. It is a treat to receive such an en- tirely different style of paper. H The Hamiltonian--Hamilton High School, Hamilton, N. Y.-A good publication. Wie enjoy reading about your societies. The Ulsterette-Saugerties High School, Sallgeries, N. Y.-Your paper shows fine coop- eration among the students. The Spirit-Sherril High School, Sherril, N. Y.-A dandy publication. Your stories are clever and your kaleidoscope certainly shows originality. The Trumpet-Clinton,High School, Clinton, N. Y.-Your cartoons add a. great deal to your paper. Your idea of publishing a mystery number shows originality. D. H. S. Porpoise-Daytona High School, Daytona Beach, Florida-We always enjoy re- ceiving your paper, because it is so newsy and contains so many interesting articles. We think that the Sophomore edition was a great success. -Alice H. Richardson. ,A A171 leizks VICTORY All people fight for Victory's prize, It holds a spot dear in everyone's eyesg One must win, and one must lose, But which one it shall be is for Fate to clhoose. They enter the field with hopes running high--, One must reap glory while the other must die. If We don't win first We must win last, And never feel shame for how we Have played in the past. Trouble blows in once in awhile, So when defeat hits us We must buck up and smile! -Marjorie Myers '28. BASEBALL Baseball, the nationally recognized sport of today, originated in a town not far from Her- kimer, The town is located approximately thirty-three miles south of Herkimer. The town is Cooperstown, a well-known summer resort situated at the southern end of Otsego Lake. The diamond on which baseball orig- inated is in the center of the village and is a short distance from the main street. The baseball games are still played on this diamond although it has not been cared for as it should have been and, as a result, is not in the best of condition. It is from this rather humble beginning that baseball has developed into the national game of today. Its progress has been uniform over this period of years from the time it was originated up to the present time. The game has been gradually perfected until baseball has become an art rather than a pastime. lt is to be compared with the automobile in its development since each has been developed with the idea of pleasing the public. The autos mobile and baseball player of earlier days were equipped with the fewest necessities which each required. At present, the baseball player is equipped with the most up-to-date equipment and the automobiles of various makes are also manufactured with the best of modern facilities. This shows that both have progressed in their respective lines until they have nearly reached the point of perfection. There are some people who regard gaseball of no importance, but nevertheless these same people regard automobiles as one of the most important details of their daily life. It would perhaps be well if these people considered the fact that automobiles for the most part are used for the same purpose that baseball is used for. That purpose is to amuse the p-ublic which is Well accomplished by both. This is shown by the interest off the fans in the World Series, and by the sale of automobiles. Baseball in its development has also made certain 'men famous. Among these men are Ban Johnson, Baseball Commissioner, Kenesaw Landis, and George Hermann Babe Ruth, the home run king or Bambino, These men are as big in baseball history as our several presi- dents have been in United States history. It is not unlikely that these men would have been failures in other lines of work but, in their chosen voccation, which is baseball, they have succeeded. Baseball is also an important factor in the prosperity and financial problems of the United States. It furnishes employment for men who have little ability for other lines of work than that of baseball, and it also adds greatly to the income tax of the government. It was during the recent World War that further distinction stars and stripes. their baseball days baseball players gained while serving under the Many were crippled and came to an end but 'many more returned to the game with renewed vigor. game is conducted ruling power in or- ganized baseball is Judge Landis who punishes any infraction of the rules by players. He also is a dispenser of justice to those who at- tempt to use underhand methods in baseball. An excellent example of this is the banishment of Jimmie O'fConnell, 575,000 star outfielder ot the New York Giants for attempted bribery. The decision was that the Pacific Coast star was banished from organized basebll forever, The modern baseball along modern lines. The THE GREEN QUILL 37 thus ruining an otherwise brilliant career on the diamond. The highest form of baseball is that of the National and American Leagues. The winners of these respective leagues play a series at the end of the playing season for supremacy on the diamond. There a1'e many hectic struggles for leadership by the various clubs, all of which delights the fans. Before the season opens the various clubs go to their spring training camps in the South to get in shape for the strenuous season. Here rigid training rules are enforced and the club per- fects its teamwork and eliminates its weak- nesses as far as possible. Then on the first day of the season the clubs meet, some to go down in glorious defeat and others to climb upward with a well-earned victory. Thus from baseball's humble beginning, it has progressed to the modern national sport of today. -EDWARD WACLTHART '26. H. H. S. AWARDS MADE T0 ATHLETE-S A meeting of the student body was held Wednesday afternoon, June 9. This assembly was held for the purpose of -making athletic awards in baseball, basketfball and football to those who had earned them. .Mr. Morgan, Director of Athletics nd Physi- cal Education called forth to the platform the members of the athletic teams, These teams consisted of the 1925 and 1926 baseball, 1926 basketball and 1925 football men. Mr. Morgr then presented the block letter I-I. In behalf of the football and basketball teams, Mr. Morgan presented to the Herkimer High School the Michigan Trophy, given by the alumni of the University of Michigan and the silver loving cup donated by the Rensselaer Poly- technic Institute of Technology. These trophies were won by the football and basket- ball teams respectively. Following this Mr. Bills, Superintendent of Schools, presented to the members of -the championship football team of Central New York gold footlballs and gold footballs mounted on rings. On each footfball a block H ap peared in the center with the player's name and his position above it. Below were printef' the words, 'Champions of Central New York On the one side of the H was inscribed 19 and on the other 25. Those receiving the block H and certificate were as follows: Baseball 1926-Walthart , captain: Burgor, managerg Harter, Douglas, Wagner, Fagan, O'Day, Foisey, and Barlow. Baseball 1925--Masten, captaing J. Hane, managerg 'Olyer, Fenner, Douglas, Evans, Krug, Haller, Foisey, Walthart, and Pratt. Basketball 1925-26-Fenner, captain: K. Harter, managerg Pratt, G. Harter, Douglas, Walthart and Barlow. Football 1925-Masten, captaing Douglas, manager, Fenner, Harter, Pratt, Martindale. Haller, White, Walthart, Foisey, Barlow, Der- rick and Evans. -DOUGLAS BURG-OR. ATHLETICS H. H. S. 1925-1926 , During the past year, athletics have been on a high standard in Herkimer High School. Our teams have won championships in foot- ball and basketball. Our baseball season would have been a succss irf it had not been for sickness and numerous ineligibilities. The Green and White team won the coveted Mich- igan trophy in football and the cup given by the Alumni of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Technology for the best basketball team in the Central New York League. - FOOTBALL Following is a summary of our victorious football season: Herkimer 7 Oneida 7 Herkimer 3 Baldwinsville O Herkimer 54 Nottingham 0 Herkimer 32 Little Falls 0 Herkimer 6 Utica Free Academy 0 Herkimer 33 Carthage 0 Herkimer 6 Ilion 0 141 7 Herbert Masten captained the undefeated football team, and Cecil Douglas was the man- ager. BASKETBALL H. H. S. OPP. 16 Syracuse North High 11 26 Hamilton , 7 31 Frankfort 11 25 Mohawk 11 32 Little Falls 34 24 Utica Free Academy 15 24 Ilion 1 18 48 Frankfort 15 51 Rome Free Academy 13 22 Mohawk 9 28 Little Falls 14 33 Utica Free Academy 15 38' THE GREEN' QUILL 222 Ilion 14 O'Day, Harter--Left Field. 30 01191413 21 James Henry-Center Field. 30 SYFBICUSS Central 33 O'Day, Bowers, Barlow-Right Field. -' - Edward Walthart was captain and Douglas 442 241 Burgor was manager. This ipast season was a marked one in bas- ...Douglas Bm-go,-. ketiball, Herkimer High School having won the Central New York League and made a credit- able showing in the sectional championships at Utica. William Fenner captained the team and Ken- neth Harter was manager . BASEBALL We defeated Norwich, the leading team in Central New York. The baseball season went off to a good start but through ineligibilities and injuries we were prevented from having a championship team. The team was led by Eddie' 'Walthart and he proved himself to be the essential part of the Green and White base- ball team. Sum mary of Games H. H. S. 6 Ilion H. S. 15 H. H. S. 2 Whitesboro H. S. 1 H. H. S. 3 Little Falls H. S. 2 'H. H. S. 7 Little Falls H. S. 12 H. H. S. 11 Ilion H. S. 13 H. .H. S. 9 Whitesboro H. S. 0 H. .H. S. 6 Norwich H. S. 5 34 38 H. H. S. OPP- 'Forfeited games. W-althart led the team in hitting with a per- centage over .500. Wagner was a close sec- ond also having an average above .500. Walt- hart led the team in stolen bases, and James Henry, center field, had a Deffefii 119165112 average. The personnel of the team was as follows: John Wagner-Pitcher. Harter, Wirpsa, and Haller-Catcher Fenner, Douglas-First Base. Evans, Olyer, Fagan-Second Base. Foisy, Olyer and Harter-JI'hird BLLSG. Walthart-Shortstop. TRACK Several students wondered why we did not have a. track team this year. Perhaps if there is enough interest we may have a track team next year. Let's all turn out ifwe do and back the team. There is plenty of material on hand for another championship team. Let's go, in 1927. -Douglas Burgor. ATTEND MEETING Coach Elmer E. Morgan and Cecil Douglas represented Herkimer High School at the State Fellowship and SportsmanshipConference held at Cornell University, Saturday June 5, 1926. Dan Chase, head of the state department of physical education, and nationally known people were there and gave short talks. In connection with the conference, the State High School Track Meet was held. Hitherto Herkimer has had representatives in this championship meet. -Douglas Burgor. TENNIS Our movements to organize a tennis team I am afraid were a little behind time. Never- theless we elected James Hane Manager and Coach Morgan appointed Douglas Burgor tem- porary Manager. Mr. Ernest Rhodes, chairman of the playground committee, offered us the use of the Playground Courts. We tried to arrange a schedule but other high schools had already arranged their matches. Let's make next year's season a 'big one and everyone that wields a racket, be sure and turn out next year. - -Douglas Burgor. 0,665 Gordon is a Senior, As all of you should know, VVhile Winston is a Freshman But watch him, he ain't slow. Now Walthart is the ideal Of all the girls around, When he goes down the corridor They most all turn around. Lee Ona is the high school vamp, With locks of bright red hairy If she ever hollered fire She'd give us all a scare. I suppose we ought to mention, Harris some where here To finish out Lee Ona's name And make this thing seem clear. 0'Henry's are quite plentiful In the Senior Class this year, There's O'Rllla and there's Jimmy And they're known both far and near. The Neilsons also number two, i With their blue eyes and blonde hairg Though differently in other ways They both are rather fair. There's a clock in the Study Hall A hanging on the wall, But the Klock I go around with Usually hangs out in the hall. -GERTRUDE J. SPERL '29. - A Student's Translation -C'eau je role main. 'So's your old man. Pas de leur on que nous. Paddle your own canoe. Rachel- How far is your home from where you catch the trolley to go to school? Edna- Oh, just far enough for me to re- member everything I forgot to bring. Doe: Is that a popular song he is singing? Dick: It was before he began singing it.' Edna: lShe has a remarkable complexion! Alice: That isn't a complexion. That's a color scheme! The last Days of Pompeii, wonder what he died of? Didn't you hear about it? It was some kind of an eruption. Chief Keller- What part of those students' Fords causes the most wrecks? Officer Daman- The nut that holds the steering wheel. . Miss Rolls- Name three words ending in ous and give their meaning Dick Lewis- Dangerous--full of danger: famous-full of fameg pious-full of pie. Mother fto son who has just received a cookie, while visiting at neighborsj- What do you say, Milton? Milton- Want another. Rachel fat baseball game!- Fan him out! Florence- I thought you fanned a person when he was knocked out. Why do women take such short steps? It gives them opportunity for' changing their minds about which way they're going. Doctor- How aibout the :bill I sent you last month? Patient- Oh, yes, well, you told me not to worry over anything. I Daughter- Father, may I go to a wedding? Father- Must you go? Daughter- I suppose so, I'm the bride. He-fOver phonel-'tWhat time are you ex- pecting me? She-flcilyl-'Tm not expecting you. He- Then I'l1 surprise you. ' 'Tm all unstrung tonite, said the ukelele as the last string snapped. l Is your dog sick? He doesn't look quite up to scratch. Funny, that's all he does. 40 THE GREEN' QUILL Senior Class' The Story of My Life . A Man for the Ages Saturday's Child ...... A Lady of Quality .... Book Shop Ruth Bachelder . . . . . Harwood Butts Dorothy Eckersou Eleanor English The Song of the Cardinal .... ............. Her Prairie Knight . . . Freckles ........... Adelayde Goldsmith James Hane Helen Harris Six Feet Four ............... Kenneth I-Iarter The Tin Soldier ................ James Henry The Dwelling Place of Light .. .O'Ri1la Henry The Right Princess ........... Lillian Keefer Two Rolls-Royces rested side by side. Sud- Fanny Herself ................ Frances Klmm Her Fatherfs Daughter ...... Helen McDonald Martie the Unconquered Belden Martindale The Everlasting Whisper ........ Lois Meade Glory of Youth .......... Reginald Miner Lightnin' .................... Maynard 0'CDay The Shooting of 'Dan McGrew . . William Pierce A Bachelor Husband .......... William Pratt Nan of Music Mountain .... Anna Rdaskiewicz Oh Money! Money!! .......... Joseph Scialdo A Woman Named Smith Laddie ................ 'Bucky 'O Connor ..... Heart Throbs ......... A Weaver of Dreams The Man in Grey ...... ..... . . . Gladys Smith . . . Walter Sokoloski .. Evelyn Thomas . . . . Verlie Tuttle Francis Walsh ... . . Henry Weiss The Celebrity .............,..... John White A Princess From Mars ..... Madge Willoughlby The Joyous Troublemaker ......... Ada Wood The Uncrowned King ........ Gorton Youngs Man-Size ..................... Arthur Furcha There's 'No Base Like Home. .Edward Walthart The Best Man ................ Lynn Wheeler lst 1Stude--Who was that dizzy looking girl in the blue dress? 2nd Stude-You mean my sister? lst Stude-No, the other oneg the one in the red dress. A Scotchman was traveling from Chicago to his home in New York. At every station he got out and returned breathless and prespir- ing a few minutes later. A fellow traveller watched him in astonishment, and asked fin- ally: Wlould you mind telling me why you keep rushing out at every station? The Scotchman replied: Aweel, ye ken, I've been to Chicago to consult a. specialist. He told me I was awful ill and that I micht drop deid before I got hom, so I'm just bookin' ma passage frae station to station. Miss Cook-- You can't sleep in class. BertM.art- I know it. I've been trying for half an hour. Willie, ordered father, get out the mower and cut the grass. Aw, gee. what's the use? exclaimed Willie You'll just water it and make it grow again. A certain rather irritable superintendent, visiting a school, was worried by the noise of the scholars in the next room. A length, un- able to bear the uproar any longer, he opened the door and burst upon the class. Seeing one girl taller than the others talking a great deal, he caught her 'by the arm, hustled her to the next room, and pushed her in a chair, saying, Now sit there and be quiet! Ten minutes later, a small head appeared 'round the door and a meek little voice said: Please, sir, you've got our teacher! denly one of them twitched violently amd shook a fender. What's the trouble? said the other. 1 'fl think I must have got one of those Fords on me somewhere. Chuck-- I had a good time last night at Edna's party. Dick- Did you? Who all were there? Chuck- Me and Edna. 'The teacher asked little Ruth what her father's name was. Daddy, she answered. Yes, dear, said the teacher, but what does your mother call him? She don't call him nuthin', Ruth replied earnestly, she likes him. .li- Fortune Teller-The stars I see tonight tell me that you have quarreled with your wife. Henpeck-The stars I saw last night told me the same thing. Mrs. Huested-Philip, I have good news for you. Philip-twithout enthusiasrnl Is Lester home from college? Mother-Yes, -but how did you know? Philip-My bank won't rattle any more. Sociafble Old Gent-What's the matter with your hand, my little man? Kiddo-Sawed the top of my finger off. S. O. G.-Dear, dear, how did you do that? Kiddo-Sawing. O THE GRE EN QUILL 41 Art. F.-What key you playing in? Gladys T.-Skeleton key. Art. F.-Skeleton key? Gladys T.-aSure, fits anything. Germaine: I wonder what time it is. Dick Lewis: It can't be half past one yet because we're supposed to be in school then -and we're not. John, how can you bear to sit and read the paper so long? W What do you want, dear? I want the paper. 'He- Would you want to go with a one- eyed man? .She- 'No, why? ' 'He- Then let me carry that umbrella. -----1 Douglas B.: Dad, the barometer has fallen. Dad: Very much? Doug: fwith guilty lookj About 5 feet-it's broken. Auntie- What are you crying for, Willie? Willie- I don't know. Auntie- You don't know? Willie- Er-Er-what have you got? Brant-I think my speedometer reads too high. Ward-So much the better. Brant-Why? Ward-You get more miles to the gallon. Miss Rolls: What's the common impediment in speech of American people? Philip H. 'iChewingfgum. Wm. Pierce's mother-Of course I know he makes mistakes sometimes, but you see he plays entirely by ear. Any of us-Unfortunately that's the way I listen. Gladys: Am I the only woman you ever loved? Billy Cwithout thinkingl- Oh, no! You're the fifth. Gladys- The fifth! ! Billy-- Yes, there were four before you-- my mother, my grandmother, my sister and my aunt. 1 Bill Fenner is quite an entertainer at. par- lor tricks. He does some really wonderful tricks. I suppose so. He always could make a mountain out of a mole hill. Alice 'Law Cat bank teller's windowj-I wish to open an account here. Pete Kash-Very well, madam. How much do you want to deposit? Alice-Why, nothing, I want to draw out forty dollars. Fairy Story Once there was a young husband who said to his wife, Next Saturday I will clean up the cellar' and back yard. And he did. Cheaper Than New Ones Why do you move every year? Because the neigh'bors have seen all my wife's dresses. Virginia S.-I don't see why my vanishing cream should disappear. Alice L.-It's behind those invisible lhairnets. Chuck: fgoing away for 3, weekj Darling, I shall be miserable all the while I am away from you. Edna: If I could be sure of that, it would make me so happy. An odd thing happened yesterday In this old town. ' A woman took a clock upstairs And the clever clock ran down. Which leather makes the best shoes? I don't know, but banana skins make the 'best slippers. Gorton Youngs-I don'-t want to be buried in a cemetery. Ken Harter-Why? Gorton-Because I'm afraid of ghosts. Miss Cook-Why William, e-n-u-f doesn't spell enough. Billy D.- What does it spell? Well sir, asked the would-be musician, What do you think of my composition? Well, replied the critic, They will be played w'hen Gounod, Beethoven and Wagner are forgotten. Really? Yes, but not before. Willie: Please, teacher, what did I learn to- day? Teacher: My, what a peculiar question. Willie: Well, they'll ask me when I get home. -- Y--- IL. . . 42 THE GREEN QUILL English Teacher: Michael, when I have fin- ished you may repeat what I have said in your own words: See the cow, isn't she pretty? Can the cow run? Yes, the cow can run. Can she run as fast as the horse? No, she cannot run as fast as the horse. Michael: Lamp de cow. Ain't she a beaut? Kin the cow hustle inwid de horse? Naw, de cow ain't in it wid the horse. A friend met a cheerful Irishman, who had plainly suffered from hard knocks. Well, Pat, how are you getting along now? he inquired. Oh, Oi'm still hard up, ibut Oi've a fine jolb in Honolulee, and fare paid. Oi sail tomor- row. 3 WW Sure, man, you'll never be able to work there. The temperature is a hundred in the shade. Pat had endured too much cheerfully to be discouraged. Well, he replied, hopefully, Oi'll not be workin' in the' shade all th' toime. You can always tell a Senior, he is so sedately dressed, You can always tell a Junior by the way he swells his chest, You can always tell a 'Sophomore by his queer ways and such, You can always tell a Freshman, but you can- not tell him much. Bobby, I wish you would stop contradicting. It is as rude as rude can be. I wasn't contradicting. You were, now be still. Bill D.-Why, Doug, that suit's too big for you. Doug B.-T-hat's all right, I've been to Ho- boken. Bill-Wlhat d'ya mean. Doug-Pm a bigger man there than I am here. Miss Sheely-Charles, how many bones have you in your body? Charles D.-Nine hundred. Miss S'heely-That's a great many more than I have. Charles D.- But, teacher, I had fish for breakfast. Philip: What did Miss Ball mean when she said never to darken her door again? Charles Denny: Oh, I was just drawing on it with charcoal. You say you are from London? That would make you a Londonite, wouldn't it? By the way, may I have a cigarette? Yes, and you said you are from Paris! Billie: Where did you go on your motor trip? iBert: Gosh! I don t know. I was driving the car. Say, boss, cried a dark-skinned customer rushing much perturbed into a store, A no 'count boy has threatened mah life, Ah craves protection. How about a bullet-proof vest? quired the man behind the counter. Wuthless, plumfb wuthless. Ain't yo' got no raza-proff collahs ? The Sunday-school girls of a certain church put flowers in front of the pulpit each Sun- day. One girl was asked by an elderly lady what they did with the flowers after the church service. Oh, we take them to the people who are sick after the sermon, was the innocent reply. New clerk: My heart is in my work. Boss: That's good. How about getting your hands into it? Are you an actress, grandma? No, darling. Why do you ask?'5 Because daddy said, when you came we'd have a scene. 'Burglar-Are the people of the house in? 'Servant-No, they're all out. Burglar-Have you paid your dog license yet? Servant-We haven't any dog. Burglar-Well, then, I've come to tun-e the piano. What is that noise I can hear through the wall? It's our neighbor talking to himself. But he needn't talk so loud as thatl' He has to. He's deaf. V Policeman Ito bespectacled fat professor who has witnessed smashl-?You say you saw the accident, sir. VVhat was the 'number of the car that knocked this man down? Professor Matteossian- I'm afraid I've for- gotten it. But I remember noticing that if it were multiplied by itself, the culbe root of the product would be equal to the sum of the digits reversed. THE GREEN QUILL I 43 HER FAVORITE HIM Miss Teachem, wishing to arouse interest in her Sunday School class, asked each c'hild to write down the name of her rfavorite hymn. All the pupils bent their heads over paper and pencil for a few minutes and then handed in their slips. All, that is, except Mary. Come, Mary, the teacher said, Write down the name of your favorite hymn and bring the paper to me. Mary wrote, and with downcast eyes and flamipg cheeks handed the paper to the teacher. It bore t'he words: Willie Smith. A pug nose sometimes gives a. man a dogged expression. First Flea: What will become of little Hop- py when he grows up? Second Flea: Oh, I suppose he will go to the dogs like his father. Electricity in Franklin's time was a wonder: now we make light of it. Bill D.-Do you women like -egotistical men better than the other kind? Gladys: What other kind? This, said the goat, as he turned from the tomato can and began on the broken mirror, This is indeed food for reflection. How dare you arrest me? I'm a B. A. and an A. M. Ofhcer: Well that's fine. Now we will give you the t'hird degree. Miss Sheely to Bowers: What is the bron- chial tube and where is it located? Bowers: It is an underground passage be- tween Bronx and New York. The 'Campbells are coming,' yelled John as the Sunday dinner was about to be served. lBeggar-Pity the poor blind. mister. Passer-by-Go on! You're no more blind than I am. Beggar-vNo. mister, it's me pal dat's blind. But he's too proud ter beg, so I has ter do it while he stands at de corner an' keeps an eye out for de cops. Hank-Where you going with that box of carmels, Butch? Walter-Someone told me my girl has fake teeth and I'm going to flnd out. O Peg: Her father is a director of the city. Helen: You don't say?' Peg: He directs traflic on North Main Street. The condemned man had once been an actor and as he sat down in the electric chair, a thought occurred to him. ' t'1Say, Warden, he demanded, is this a re- hearsal of the real thing? Mike tburied in cave ini-fBlazes, man. be careful man how you handle that shovel, you hit my leg twice. Pat-Say, if you can do any better, come up here and dig yourself out. Anna: I thought you believed with Volivn that the earth was flat. Florence M.: I did until I had gone riding in Hane's second-hand Ford. I Wonder Do ships have eyes when they go to sea? Do ocean springs have beds? Does jolly tar flow from a bee? Does a river ever lose its head? Would a wall paper store make a good hotel On account of the boarders there? Would you paint a rabbit on 3, bald man's head Just to give him a little hair? Wife-Here's a letter you've been forget- ting to post for a week. Hubby--Confound it! That's my final lesson in that course in memory training! Housewife-You poor man! I'll get you some bread and butter, right away. Tired Tim-Make it whole-wheat bread, mum. I'm tryin' to reduce. Little Mabel was poking something in the grass. Suddenly she cried: Oh, mother, here's a little green snake. 'Her mother was one of those cautious women. She answered: Keep away from it, darling. It might be just as dangerous as a ripe one! Thinleigh-I certinly envy Mrs. Fatleigh when she laughs. I Fuller-Why? Thiuleigh-There seems to be so much of her that is having a good time. Edwin The Bulgarians have gone to war against the Greeks. Edward: Well it's time somebody did, their prices are terrible. 44 THE GREEN' QUILL Clothing Salesman: There you are, sir. . Miss Foley: tto Miss Porter who looks wot'- Those trousers look good on you.' Doug. Burgor: Then, I do'1't want them. I want something that's stylish. What are you doing, Dorothy? asked her fond mother. I am knitting ,mother dear, replied the young woman. I heard Jim say the other day he was afraid he'd have to buy a new muffler for his car, and I thought I'd knit him one as a sort of surprise. Three words used most frequently in Her- kimer High- I don't know. What our teachers would like to know- Why are you late? Why isn't your work done? Where is your book? Why don't you do your work individually? Why didn't you report last night? Who gave you permission to talk? -TRAY N. ANSWER. Esther: Elizabeth intends to keep her youth. Doe: I know. She never introduces him to anyone. 'Tm going to give you this violin. As a gift? Absolutely, No strings to it. riedl What's the matter? Miss Porter: tabsentmindedlyb Matter is composed of atoms, molecules and electrDns. Gladys: For four years I've written my thoughts in a diary. Lee Ona: Gee, you must have the first page practically full. A1 L.-I hear there is another rebellion in Mexico. Sid J.-How revolting. Kindly Mrs. Henderson had taken an interest in the tramp who appeared at her door one morning. So you can't read or Write? she. said to him. Dear, dear! No, mum, but I'm thinkin' of takin' up a correspondence course in readin'. Human Emotions Why do you weep over the sorrows of people in whom you have no interest when you go to the theater? asked Jimmie. I don't know, replied Dot, why do you cheer wildly when a man whom you do not know, slides into second base? Sambo-Were you sick with the flu, Rastus? Rasuts-Man, I wus so sick that most every night I looked in the casualty list for my name. '