Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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v=Z7 u a Q= Item 3. The privilege of tinkering with all the apparatus that does not work according to the book. Item 4. The duty of tasting all salt solutions, alums, et cetera, when so directed hy the teacher. To the Faculty: Item 1. Our grateful thanks for four happy, useful years. We do hereby appoint Mr. Haughtelin executor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof, we, the Seniors of the Hobart High School, have set our hands and seal, this twentieth day of May, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen. R ALPH BANKS RALPH KRAFT RUTH S. THOMPSON BERTHA C. BUSSE GLADYS A. MAXWELL LIGHTNER G. WILSON WALFRED L. CARLSON FRED W. ROSE OLIVE E. WOOD FORREST CRISMAN EDITH E. REAM Signed, sealed and published and declared by the Seniors as their last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, in their presence, and at their request, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto set our hands as witnesses, the day and year last above named. EDITH E. SYKES SPENCER G. STOLTZ U Q t

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D E, THE Seniors of Hobart High School, County of Lake, State of Indiana, being of sound mind, do give and bequeath the following articles and instructions, to- wit: To the class of 1914: Item 1. The labor of compiling and publishing Volume VII of the “Aurora.” Item 2. The right to first choice of seats in the Senior Room. To the class of 1915: Item 1. The custom of giving a Junior Reception, with the hope of getting one in return. Item 2. The responsibility of inducing a few more members to join the class, and help fill the empty seats. I To the class of 1916: Item 1. The pleasure of enforcing the celebration of Saint Pat- rick’s Day by the Freshmen. Item 2. The duty of finding the real meaning of the Greek word P “Sophomore.” To the class of 1917: Item 1. The right to be the most care-free, irresponsible class in l H. H. S. Item 2. The canned Botany specimens, to smell and admire and study. . 1 , j 4j J Item 3. The big microscope, of which they must be careful and considerate of its value as an antique. To the business classes: Item 1. The typewriters, each with its own disposition and temper. Item 2. The privilege of spoiling reams of clean paper. Item 3. All the red ink, rulers, penholders, surplus blanks and envelopes they may find left by the present class. To the art classes: K Item 1. The privilege of exhibiting in the halls their handiwork, provided they do not become post impressionists, futurists, nor cubists. To the science classes: Item 1. The opportunities of spoiling clothes, books, and dimes in the laboratory work. Item 2. All the glassware, et cetera not broken by the present Seniors and our predecessors. I 2 0

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D 0 = a 0 0 THE MILK OF HUMAN KINDNESS. W HATEVER virtues we find Our friends possessed withal. One we prize most highly. That friend who manifests Genuine sympathy for other Human beings — that one Who sacrifices most That we shall suffer least — Holds us with the surest bond. We stand in awe of the brave Victor in battle; we admire The genius of a great dramatist; We sit in rapture near The muse of song; we linger With joy in the glowing presence Of the master painter; we are proud Of those who guide us in social And political affairs; But we love that one who, perchance, Stoops from some high place To relieve the wants of the suffering. To soothe the heart-ache of the distress- ed, To correct the ways of the erring. And to smooth the upward road. Human kindness continues To glisten, a gem amid The fading baubles that strike The fancy of deluded hearts. A wise man is greatly moved, Desiring to behold the face And hear the voice of the king — Even the King of Kings. He carries, his richest gift, Three gems of varied hues And lustre befitting a crown. Not knowing the manner of approach And traveling many days. He is turned aside by the ghostly Sigh of an ebbing life. Time is lost and a third Of this treasure is given to provide Comfort and restore the wasted Strength of a fellow mortal. With misgiving he hastens on, Unaware that his deed of kindness Has brought him nearer to the king. Again in his eager search He stands before a house Wherein is a child in danger; In danger because a tyrant Thinks to take the lives Of children and thereby hold His power. The traveler delays His journey and gives another third Of his wealth to the soldier that passes Down the street and leaves the child Unhurt. Has the pilgrim lost His acceptance before the king? Is one only gem sufficient? He is more acceptable now Than when he held in his hand Three jewels, for compassion Is more precious than rubies. After years of weariness, Disappointment and despair. The traveler stands before The gates of an opulent city And witnesses the tumult Of arrogance and greed. A helpless girl is doomed To a life of servitude And degradation for debts Her father cannot pay. Once more the bearer of the gift To the king is moved by love, And the last luminous gem Is given to ransom the slave. The dire conflict between The expectation of faith And the impulse of love is over. Thrice the precious gift Which had been consecrated To religious worship is drawn To the service of humanity. From out the gathering darkness Comes a voice saying: “Verily, I say unto thee, Inasmuch as thou hast done it Unto one of the least of these My brethren, thou hast done it Unto me.” His journey is ended; His gifts of love are accepted. With perfect peace and joy He beholds the face of his King. G. H. T. 0 Q o p Cj Q 28 =4