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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1915 volume:

Aurora ■PuhltBljeh bn the (Elaaa of Nntrtmt ijuttfrrgft Iftftmt ijnbart Sftglj rt?ool l tibart Sttbtana Uolumr tight ®o ODur Pamtla, whose devotion has enabled us to complete our High School Course; and (Ho (§«r Jfimnho, whose encouragement has made possible this publica- tion, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Fifteen, gratefully dedicate this volume of the Aurora. 0=0 0=0 £ Q= BOARD OF EDUCATION SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE £3 == Q, 0=0 G. H. THOMPSON, Superintendent B. Sc. 1907, B. Ped. 1913 Valparaiso University Principal Hobart Township Hitrh School 1S95-1905 Superintendent Hobart Schools 190a— r? c? jj (Elaaa of Nuu ' tmt ISjuniirrii Jfftftrrn GHaaa iHottn The Past is but the Prelude (£laaa (Enlara Lavender and Silver March Chorus — Carmena Salutatory Vocal Solo — Madrigale (Cnmmrnrmrnt Program FLORENE BANKS, 08 HIGH SCHOOL Qllaaa 3Unmrr Lavender Sweet Peas Selected H. Lane Wilson AGNES LENNERTZ Chaminade ELNORA CARLSON Wagner MISS ELLWYN ROPER Valedictory - Spinning Chorus from The Flying Dutchman HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ' OCTET Address — Is It Worth While? DR. JOHN MERRITTE DRIVER Presentation of Diplomas - - - SUPT. G. H. THOMPSON La Belle Pensee ------- - Erichs HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ELNORA CARLSON. ' 15, ACCOMPANIST (Elaaa (Ofitrrra President, Agnes Lennertz Secretary, Marie Scheidt Treasurer, Elnora Carlson =0 G 0 === 1 r ELNORA CARLSON An inborn grace that nothing lacked Of culture or appliance; The warmth of genial courtesy, The calm of self-reliance. MARIE SCHEIDT Her air, her smile, her motions, told Of womanly completeness; A music as of household songs Was in her voice of sweetness. Q 0 AGNES LENNERTZ A charm attends her everywhere, A sense of beauty. Care smiles to see her free of care; The hardest heart loves her unaware. ■O O = :===s:! ) HELEN SMITH 0 She came among the gathering crowd, A maiden fair, without pretense, And when they asked her humble name, She whispered mildly, Common Sense. J HELEN ROSE She comes the spirit of the dance! And but for those large eloquent eyes, Where passion speaks in every glance, She’d seem a wanderer from the skies. X Her every tone is music’s own Like those of morning birds, And something more than melody Dwells ever in her words. Of her bright face one glance will trace A picture on the brain. And of her voice in echoing hearts A sound must long remain. r) Give me a faithful heart-likeness to thee, That each departing day henceforth may see Some work of love begun, Some deed of kindness done. Just being happy is a fine thing to do, Looking at the bright side rather than the blue; Sad or sunny musing is largely in the choosing; And just being happy is a brave work and true. FRIEDA NAGEL And so in grateful interchange Of teacher and of hearer, Their lives their true distinctness will keep. While daily drawing nearer. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief . . Elnora Carlson Business Manager — Commercial . Marie Scheidt Art ... . Helen Rose Social — German . . Helen Smith Literary — Mathematics Lyda Fulton History — Civics . Mary Thompson Music .... . . Bessie Ols Latin — English . . Frieda Nagel Personals . . . . . Bess Johnson Science — Manual Arts . Agnes Lennertz =£j = a EDITORIAL We, the class of 1915, submit the eighth volume of the Aurora for your perusal. We have worked faithfully to publish it and it is our earnest hope that the jokes and school events recorded herein may serve as a pleasant remembrance of school days. We desire to thank the faculty for their kind assistance and the adver- tisers who have in a large measure made possible this edition and hope that the advertisements will be read with interest. W e ask you to kindly bear in mind that this is our first attempt at journalism, and we hope that this book will meet with the same consideration accorded previous volumes of the Aurora. _ 0=0 SALUTATORY IX s ' ) [ IND Parents, Classmates, and Friends: It affords me great pleasure to welcome you to the Commencement of the Class of 1915. We have longed with joyful hearts for this eventful night, when we, as graduates, could meet the pleasant faces of our friends. Now that the time has come, sorrow steals across us. We think we have worked bravely and faithfully during the past four years and now having reached one goal, will launch forth into a wider realm, seeking to attain a higher goal. Tonight we stand upon the threshold ready for what- ever fate has prepared for us. Realizing the truth of our motto, “The Past is but the Prelude,” each individual will be eager for a new career, according to her past edu- cation. Commencement does not mean that we have completed our work, but rather that we are to begin anew, with strengthened enthusiasm. Most High School students when asked what they intend doing after they leave school, have to say they do not know. Not so with the Class of 1915. Since we first set foot in the Hobart High School, the thought has always been foremost in our minds, to prepare at once for our future career. The work we have done was not mere child’s play, but it required effort and perseverenee. Men like Mil- ton, Tennyson and Lincoln did not become famous in one day, nor in one year, but it took many years of earnest work. Although many times we were discouraged, per- haps over minor things, yet we did not give up in despair, but rather strove on, realizing that the future contained higher rocks to climb. For this we must especially thank our parents and teachers. The parents for pro- 12 viding means for giving us an education, and our teach- ers who encouraged us in all our tribulations. It was they who helped us surmount the greatest difficulties, never tiring nor ceasing in their efforts. As the curtain drops upon our past and the veil of the future is raised, a banner bearing the memorable words of our motto, “The Past is but the Prelude,” looms brighter than all, and it is our sincere hope and wish that this truth shall never be forgotten by any member of 1915. Now let our farewell be another welcome to one and all. AGNES LENNERTZ. DUTY “Stern Law-Giver! Yet thou dost wear The Godhead’s most benignant grace.” — Wordsworth. E ARE taught to believe that the nature of man is freedom. Then wherefore laws? Duty imposes laws — biological, physiological, socio- logical, and psychological. To violate these laws is to hinder development, and develop- ment has perfect freedom as its final goal. This freedom is not anarchism in the social order, not atheism and skepticism in thought, not license in morals. It is rather an ideal development, a serenity of mind, an untroubled purpose which betokens that we have conquered desire — made the desire our own so that now there is no distracting impulse and we are free. Selfishness is eliminated and the altruistic man is evolved, cheerfully obedient. His thoughts are in har- mony with truth, he appreciates the beautiful, his actions are upright before God. G. H. THOMPSON. Q= II 1 IN MEMORIAM CARRIE BANKS February 8, 1872 — September 24, 1914 First Graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1 889 Mamie Jory ' 91 Edwin Gordon ' 96 Howard Gordon . ' 93 Bernard Peterson . ' 99 Ida Lutz ' 94 Howard Halsted . ' 07 Hugh Thompson . ' 95 Theresa G. (Butts) Halliday . ' 09 p =D 0= £5 — a a SPENCER G. STOLTZ Science and History CHEMISTRY N OUR Freshman year, Botany is taken up and as Sophomores, science is omitted altogether from our course of study. When we enter the Junior year, the privilege is given us of either taking Physics or waiting until the Senior year to take Chemistry. This year our Chemistry class con- sists of eight girls, who certainly are master hands at science. t) i r We began this study bj depositing fifty cents, in case something gets broken. Our first introduction to the secrets of Chemistry was to molecules and atoms. It took some time to distinguish them but I think now we would all recognize them, should be see them floating in the air. Laboratory work loomed brightly before us, so we were an eager crowd when we went down to the larboratorv for the first time. We waited breathless for an explosion, but all in vain. This proved the fact that we were careful workers. When “Sodium” was taken up we were warned against its explosive power. Everything was progress- ing smoothly, when suddenly Agnes was knocked to the- floor. We searched for the cause of the explosion, but finding no other reason, came to the conclusion that her imagination had been playing with her. A few months- later, Mr. Stoltz attempted to demolish the schoolhouse and its contents (himself included) by spilling bromine. His attempt was unsuccessful, but I hardly think he will try it again as it did not prove .to be funny in the end. Another joyful event was the day we generated hydrogen sulphide. Owing to the teacher’s absence from the room, we decided to play a joke on the High School,, and the door was opened, allowing the sweet odor to pass to the upper regions. Everybody who went through the hall was entirely disgusted with the Chemistry class. Now the laboratory apparatus soon becomes disar- ranged, so we girls turned scrub-women and gave it a general overhauling. We were rewarded by being allowed to test come candy donated by Mr. Thompson, proprietor of the “Ten Cent Store.” I assure you, there was little to test after it had been sampled. Since we have passed successfully through hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, hydrogen sulphide, and various other chemicals, we are looking eagerly forward to when our fifty cents shall be returned, as nothing was broken •except test-tubes, wide-mouthed bottles, Erlenmyer flasks, thistle-tubes, etc. This lack of breakage and our success in every way is due to the kindness and careful guidance of Mr. Stoltz, through all this delicate work, and it is to him, we are sincerely grateful. AGNES LENNERTZ. PHYSICS IX pupils made up the Physics class at the beginning of the term, but only four of us are continuing the subject. The four of us mak- ing up the Physics class includes all the Junior boys. We have, to our notion, selected a very interesting and profitable subject, under the guidance of Mr. Stoltz. Physics brought us back to many of our old acquaint- ances and gave us a better knowledge of what they were and to what advantage we could be able to use them. Among the different subjects studied in the term, the most interesting one was electricity. We studied conduc- tors and non-conductors, and desiring to know whether or not we were conductors or non-conductors, we per- formed an experiment on Raymond in the “lab,” and by his actions, and the description of the results he got from the electrical machine, we concluded that we were very good conductors. We enjoyed our laboratory experiments very much but Oh, my, when we got about six or seven experiments behind in our note books, or when an unexpected test was sprung on us, we thought we were non-conductors. But as a whole we will never regret our experience in the old “lab,” or our pleasant instructor, Mr. Stoltz. PHILIP WALDECK, ’16. HISTORY AND CIVICS IH, THE records and monuments and fragments! Thoughts of these burden our minds, engage our tongues, and drive our pens and pencils over the examination paper. The mysteries of the prehistoric age are as impenetrable as the stone implements that reward the search of the anti- quarians. Thus, in our first term of history, do the worn out and extinct civilizations hold us for a time, but not so firmly as “The glory that was Greece And the grandeur that was Rome.” As Juniors, we study the rise of world-empires and the inroads of the barbarians. This is made interesting by the study of individual generals and statesmen whose lives are set forth in our historical library. Modem history is more definite, for in this we trace the development of the nations that divide the earth today. Their struggles during the later centuries seem gigantic, but not any conflict of all the past ages ap- proaches the present devastating “Great War.” However the struggles of the past enabled the peo- ple to attain more liberty. Let us hope that the present war may have the same result. £5 — a - 1 -sib T £ In studying the history of our own country we have reviewed the work done in the grade schools, and this review taken in connection with the study of Civics has given us a better understanding of our civilization and institutions. We appreciate more the advantages we enjoy living under a democratic government, and we realize that a knowledge of the past is the greatest factor in enabling us to think and act intelligently on the ques- tions that confront our citizens today. For two years Mr. Stoltz has led us through the changing scenes of human progress. He has helped us interpret the great events of history, and we thank him for his patience and kindness. MARY THOMPSON. JOHN MERRITTE DRIVER A. M., D. D., PH. D., LL. D. Chicago, Illinois, May 12, 1915. A few months ago I was asked to write a poem for the Golden Wedding of two very rich and otherwise prominent angels . I did so, and it was read at their palatial residence — T T7 T T THE LOVE THAT NEVER FAILED by JOHN MERRITTE DRIVER To Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Watson Los Angeles, California The Age of Augustan was the Age of Gold, When Rome hailed Caesar, and he ruled alone; War-god was he, and Potentate of all The World. Proud kings did homage at his Throne. All-conq’ring Rome! Earth’s lurid Jove! And yet That lustrous time, those larum days, all pale Before this day, Augusta’s own, and His, As fifty years of wedded love we hail. II The Rome of Caesar ' s day has fled; the throngs That lauded long and loud have crossed the Styx; World -awing statesmen, warriors, poets — some Were deified! Ah, who one pyre can fix? Empurpled dreams, musk-laden fancies— Rome! Enchanted papal city, never stale! But more idyllic still, as sun to star — The love that never failed — which now we hail. HI Such love gives hint of Immortality. A love excelling Passion’s lure, and Eyes That laugh their vict’ry in the face of Youth — A love that Time, and Life, and Death defies. These fifty years of rare fidelity Renew our weakened faith in God and Man; And pledge e’en Heav’n itself to fail us not In Life’s eternity beyond Time’s span. IV Time-Honored friends of mine. Oh may your days — God’s jewels on His Rosary of Time — Be multiplied beyond Faith’s Raptured dreams! Be every hour apocalypsed: sublime With all the splendors of your youth-time love — With all the ardor of your noon-time zest — Like wine, your love still beading year by year, Each month, each week, each day, the very best! V Lift high our beakers, then, and drink in wine Of California, or in Nature’s own Refreshing bev’rage, aqua, best of all! While hon’rmg angels of a clime flow’r-strewn. May all their years be golden! All their moons Sweet honeymoons! And when, at last, a-pace The shadows fall, and Love bereft shall weep, May they behold their Heavenly Father’s face! Mrs. Watson’s name. Citizens of Los Angeles are angels. 0 — a _ GERMAN HE regular inter-state course is taken up dur- ing the four years’ study in High School. The Freshman mastering grammar and composi- tion, the Sophomores translating several clas- and still more composition, the Juniors and SeniorsJ(y6 tmig plays and studying Lessing’s “Minna von Ka niihepl?. ’ ’ Therehas been a new line of work taken up along with the regular course The Freshmen last year gave 18 Q= T ..ST a “Koffee Klotch,” and invited their parents and friends and entertained them by telling “German Stories Retold and serving coffee and “ Koffee-Kuclien. ” The Sopho- mores this year also gave ' a “Klotch” and presented “Immensee” very creditably. The Juniors and Seniors are working on the play which they hope to present soon. HELEN SMITH. 1 Eigensinn ’ ’ LATIN ATIN has been a great pleasure to us through our high school career. While Freshmen we enjoyed reading the Roman fables, especially after our struggles with conjugations and declensions. In the Sophomore year we read Caesar and worked nearly as hard as Caesar’s army when they built the bridge. In the Junior year the Seniors joined us and we read the famous orations of Cicero. The Juniors joined us in our Senior year and we read Virgil Aeneid. We enjoyed the Aeneid very much after the wars of Ceasar and the speeches of Cicero against Cataline. The Virgil class felt great sadness over the fate of Dido, but Miss Gillilland made the class happy by giving each one of them a stick of candy bought with a dime which she found in the auditorium. We find that our minds have been made broader by this subject. Latin, itself will not help every one in their life work, but the training which such a subject gives to the mind will always beneficial. FRIEDA NAGEL, ’15. Cf PUBLIC SPEAKING 1SS Oil I i 1 land ’s public speaking class meets every Thursday and Friday. In this the technical principles of expression have been taken up. Of the twelve members, Elmer Ash- ley and John Frank were the only boys of the school who gave countenance to this new department. It is to be regretted that more boys did not take the oppor- tunity offered by this course. 1 £T = Q T) However, a great deal of work was given individually among the students. November 16 the Seniors gave “Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date, ’ ’ one of the richest comedies ever given in the High School. The large cast of characters consisted of the Seniors, assisted by other members of the school. Bassanio’s use of a “pony” to pass the examination is one sometimes true to High School life, but what mat- tered it, just so he won Portia. In February the High School was divided into eight parts, each representing a High School in “County Make- Believe.” Each school sent from one to three contestants to this contest, making in all a class of sixteen, who showed excellent training in the program which contin- ued through two evenings. In Oratory, Franklin Fet- terer was awarded first, Will Wollenberg second, Wynne Thompson third. In the humorous class, Agnes Len- nertz won first, Thelma Fetterer second, Helen Smith third. In the dramatic first place was given to Bess Johnson, second to Lyda Fulton, third to Lola Barnes. The work of this contest was in preparation for the Pre- liminary to the County Contest at Gary. In this contest which took place on March 26, Myrtle Wild ranked first in dramatic reading, Florence Pio sec- ond, Agnes Lennertz and Myrtle Neff third. In the ora- tions Elmer Niksch won first, Raymond Wood second, Wynne Thompson third. The prizes were beautiful H. H. S. pins with pearl set. In both contests the following standard of grading was used: Expre8sWTj % ; car- riage and gesture, 25%; articulation, Vop fSamuncia- tion, 10%. Although our contestants did not receive place at r r? £ 0 = SI Gary on April 9, they did themselves credit, and we think ought to have been awarded something. At least, we congratulate ourselves on Myrtle’s having been given third place by the Lake Forest judge, who was the only one of the three judges who did not send a substitute in his place. The Senior class will give two plays on May 18, their class night, “The Graduate’s Choice” and “The Rivals.” All the Seniors will appear in the former, assisted by ten little fairies from the grades. Elnora Carlson stars as the graduate, Helen Hose as Fancy, who is Queen of the Fairies. “The Rivals” is a splendid comedy in which the Seniors and other members of the school will take part. Miss Gilli I land has given most generously of her time to the training of the students in their work, and has aroused much enthusiasm. A much larger number plan to take advantage of the regular class work in this department next year, which will put Hobart in line for winning place in the County contest another year. LYDA FULTON. LITERATURE ] THING our four years of high school life litera- ture has been a source of great pleasure to us. When we first entered the high school as Freshmen we took up the study of Rhetoric and Composition under Miss Wood’s direc- tion. We learned the figures of speech and wrote short compositions to show the teacher how much we “didn’t” know about it. The books we read were Ivanhoe, The Lady of the Lake, Sir Roger I)e Coverly Papers, and Washington’s Farewell Address. We continued our study of rhetoric during our Soph- more year under Miss Frank. We had several debates which added much interest to the English work. We read Silas Mariner, Milton’s Minor Poems, Macbeth, and Macauly’s Essays on Milton. When we entered the Junior year we left our Rhetoric Books behind us for unfortunate Sophomores and under the guidance of Mr. Thompson studied English Literature. We were interested by the peculiarity of the words in Chaucer’s writing and enjoyed reading selec- tions from the Canterbury Tales, but we were glad to return to our present day English where we were certain of the meaning of that which we were reading. We enjoyed reading The Tale of Two Cities, Idylls of the King, and Burke’s Speech on Conciliation with America. With Miss Gilli 1 land as our teacher during our Sen- ior year we finished English Literature and studied Amer- ican Literature. We read Hamlet and Sesame and Lillies in class. We read many other books, poems and essays besides and wrote a review of them for class. The study of literature and reading good books has a strong tendency to develop and broaden the mind. It gives the reader a better command of good English and his mind and life ai’e enriched and his inclination tends to influence him to read good books. FRIEDA NAGEL. ?n ALFRED G. EPPS Mathematics and Manual Training MATHEMATICS of Mr. a(a — b) : HE instructors in this department have come and gone, indeed, in mathematical progres- sion. In September, 1911, we set out on our journey through Algebra under the leadership Wiley. By the time we had learned that : a 2 — ab we thought we had learned a great deal 0=0 of Mathematics. What obstacles we surmounted to attain this superiority, are unknown! Then the fleeting face of this instructor was erased by that of Mr. Haughtelin, who took up our unfinished task and led us confidently through the Sophomore term of Algebra. The mucli-feared Plane Geometry, too, became, with him, as clear as noonday to our befuddled brains. By decree of the Fates, a new film displaced this guide to learning, and again a new teacher came to help us through the mazes of Junior Mathematics. Mr. Quig- ley patiently steered us through Plane Geometry into Solid, five girls only, venturing this which we found easier of accomplishment than we had dared to dream. And now, from the proud heights of Seniority have we looked down this year upon this still ever-changing panorama of the Mathematics Department, and lo! we have seen — what? — yes — another new teacher — A. G. Epps— come to take the helm, a stalwart, mighty man — an English Samson — who by his helpful, cheerful person- ality has endeared himself to all his students, and made warm friends among Hobart patrons. We have seen him guide the timid Freshman A’s, the Baby B’s, the redoubt- aide Sophs, and the Juniors, too, by clear and interesting paths to their goal. With many a quip has he whiled the arduous journey, ever ready to explain to the mind not quick of understanding, every ready to serve, he has by his example impressed his ideals upon the life of the students and won a warm place in their memory. The year with him has been both pleasant and profitable. LYDA FULTON. 1 C T ■Q MANUAL TRAINING ]T THE present day of our civilization, the advanced world is making a great demand for trained people. Therefore, since many can not go farther than high school, it has become nec- essary to establish in high school some forms of training. Of all these, perhaps the most interesting to the boys is manual training. The first few lessons are to show the boys how to use the different tools. Then they learn how to make the various joints. At first, they are watched closely to see that they make no mistakes, but after they can handle the tools quite well, they are permitted to work along freely. To help the boys in this work, the School Board bought a large number of better tools than was already in the shop. They also installed large, strong benches, which were certainly much better than the old ones, which were then placed to one side of the shop and only used occasionally. When a boy wants to start a new piece of work, he is given a book or pamphlet with that article in it. Then he gets out his mechanical drawing instruments and makes a drawing of it, cross section and all, so that he becomes more familiar with the article which he is going to make. When the drawing is completed, he is given the raw lumber and lie gets to work. This year the boys turned out cedar chests, library tables, center tables, £r=n pedestals, piano benches, chairs, Roman seats, porch swings, magazine and book racks, and many smaller arti- cles. This school term the- boys had to turn on the lathe which thing was never permitted them before. They fin- ished many things here, such as cups, mugs, vases, chair legs, candle sticks, base ball bats and mallets. When working on the lathe, the boys had to watch what they were doing, because if they don’t the chisel will fly out of their hands, the wood will split into a number of pieces, and there will be a general uproar at the lathe, which has happened more than once before they “got the hang of it,” as we would say in slang. About three months after school started, Mr. Epps told the girls they might come down to manual training and work certain nights in the week, from half-past six to half-past eight. And to tell the truth the girls pro- duced a number of very good articles. Along with manual training, the boys take mechani- cal drawing. After half a year of mechanical drawing, they started projection, which was a good deal harder than the former. On the whole, the manual training classes of this year have progressed rapidly. Under the present system the efficient management of Mr. Epps, and his ever ready willingness to help the boys, they certainly derive much benefit from the work. WILL WOLLENBERG, 22 A evolution of music has been steady from rlv times to Hobart times. The Indians of uerica with tlieir war whoops progressing m an unmusically high pitch to a low moan, the Greeks and other nations of the Old World with their advance toward our ideal of music, the Puri- tans with their slow tempo psalm tunes, were all neces- sary to the growth of this art in their own particular J 12: sphere. Slow were the steps to making it a requirement in the education of a boy or girl, but today it is as much a part of the school curriculum as any other study. Hobart High School is not behind in this. It is one of the progressive centers in which music has an import- ant place, and the High School Chorus which was organ- ized for the study of the best music is one of which we are justly proud. One essential of this work is a competent director, and this we have found this year in Miss Ellwyn Roper. We have studied “Toreador,” “Sextette from Lucia,” “Sweet and Low,” “Gloria,” and “Carmena” in chorus. The Gloria was worked up with enthusiasm to such a perfection that it won third place for us at the Lake County Contest at Gary this April. We are the more proud of this from the fact that we had to compete with larger schools, many students of which have taken special vocal lessons from professors of music. A girls’ Octet has been organized this year which has presented many beautiful numbers at various pro- grammes. Miss Roper has been an enthusiastic worker in orchestral music, also, and the Hobart High School Orch- estra which she organized has made great progress. At the first of the year a benefit play for the Orchestra, “The Private Tutor,” in which Miss Eunice Roper assisted her sister, brought the needed shekels for providing its music. In consequence, the High School has enjoyed on many a program the advantage of its own orchestra. We have had a successful year of music. BESSIE OLS. SENA M. BORGER Domestic Science DOMESTIC SCIENCE HIS being the first year that Domestic Science was taught in Hobart School, naturally every- one was eager to be initiated into the art of cooking. In September we had thirty-two girls taking this course, but this number has been increased since Christmas, owing to the entrance of the Freshman B class into High School. When Mr. Epps 26 kindly offered to teach the girls Manual Training the boys circulated a petition that they might be allowed to take cooking, but it seems they were sick of their bar- gain in a short time, and the subject was suddenly drop- ped. Some of the pupils were rather nervous about enter- ing the Domestic Science Laboratory because they thought themselves “green” on the subject, but it did not take long before we all were able to boil water with- out burning it. Besides being taught how to prepare foods for the table, we also study the nutritive value of protieds, carbohydrates and fats. We made a thorough study of meat, each pupil being provided with a cow and a pig. When the faint odor of the good “eats” reached the upper regions, all tried to win the favor of the Domestic Science girls, but the cooks had no eye for anyone, except the Manual Training boys. Probably the boys Know why. (Ask Will W. about grinding bread crumbs). AYhen we want a new cupboard or an ice-chest we Know where to go. We felt very proud of our success when we served luncheon to the Faculty. They all seemed to enjoy it and it surely must have looked good for the students all stood around with hungry eyes. Our success in this work is due to the kindness of Miss Borger, and under her careful guidance we all expect to make good cooks for some man in the future, providing we get the chance. AGNES LENNERTZ. 0=0 D EDITH E. SYKES Commercial COMMERCIAL HEX we were Freshmen and Sophomores, we were so busy trying to find out what X, Y, and %, stood for, that we did not have time to think of anything in the Commercial line, but at the beginning of our Junior year, after we had mastered the X, — Y, — Z’s, we decided to take bookkeep- ing in Mr. Stoltz’s room, but as the desks were small and the room was always littered with cash books, bank Q= r 1 books, etc., we decided to move up into the Library. The sun shone into the Library every afternoon and made the room a very pleasant place to work in. All through the day we looked forward to this last period. During the last half of our Junior year and all our Senior year, we took shorthand. The funny strokes and dots interested us, and we worked very hard to fathom the “Amenuensis.” We finished the principles of Stenography the first part of the Senior year, and we also started typewriting. During the second semester, we took dictation and read the “Little Violinist.” Miss Sykes would dictate let ters to us in the shorthand class and we would transcribe them on the typewriter. The class of 1915 thank M iss Sykes for the patience, kindness, and attention she showed us in teaching us the Comercial Course. MARIE SCHEIDT. BOTANY OTAXY was invented by an old philosopher to torment poor innocent little Freshmen A’s. In our book he put many words three or four inches in length which are either Greek or Latin in origin. In spite of their length we have been able, with the help of Superintendent Thomp- son, to store a few of them in our weary brains. Many brilliant futures are opened to us in studying Botany. If we take a course in the study of plant struc- tures at some university, we will, after years of toil and study, receive the degree of Doctor of Morphology. Or we may study that which cannot be seen with the naked c 0 == Q 0=0 G. H. THOMPSON Botany and English eye, and receive some other equally lovely degree for our trouble. There still remains the studies of plant diseases, of plant cells, and the distribution of plants upon the earth. Most plants have roots, those roots grow downward as all good roots should. Some plants have stems and sometimes they have leaves on these stems unless Phytophthora infestans or Peronospora parasitica has attacked and destroyed them. A few plants, if not killed, blossom; and others never bloom even if they have not been killed. At times these blossoms form fruit; it all depends on the plant. If it is Q ==0 a peach blossom, it hardly ever produces a peach; but if it is a thistle, it is sure to have plenty of burrs. Botany is a very useful study at least to those who intend to be farmers. So the old philosopher really did some good when he invented Botany. MYRTLE NEEF, T8. S eniors we stand, firm and steady triving for victory, for struggles ready. E ach one prepared to do and to dare, ndeavoring to overcome every care. N ow must we leave school life behind, ew paths for ourselves we must find. I ssuing forth after twelve years nto the world of hope and of fears. O n the horizon now Aurora dawns bright, our hearts gain courage from its rosy light. R emembering The Past is but the Prelude ight bravely in the future low aims we ll elude. S urely each one of us then will derive uccess in the future if only we strive. ELNORA CARLSON EMILY E. BRACKEN Art ART “Life without work is guilt, and work without art is brutal.” John Ruskin. Miss Bracken as our drawing teacher per- s the first thing we did this year was “Out- ir Sketching.” One bright autumn day the 3S took their drawing-boards, charcoal, find- ers and other material needed for this work. We went to a hillside. It was wooded and the leaves were already turning. At the foot of the hill was a 30 small brook called “Duck Creek.” Over this was a rail- road bridge. This presented a very pretty picture. The results of this attempt, perhaps the first for the majority of the class, were fairly good. A few were hung in the hall and some in the library. Designing was next taken up. We started with analysis drawings. Plates were made of the different parts of the plant, such as the arrangement of the petals, shape of the leaves and the location of the seeds. After we had made plates of this sort they were used as a basis for making practical designs in color and black and white. Some could be used for wall paper, book covers, book plates, linoleum, rugs, dress material and many other ways. Then we started “Decorative Composition.” Ar- rangement placing and balance was the aim. This dealt with the application of some of our color schemes to practical objects as interior decoration. Plates of the interior of rooms were given us. These we decorat ed, using flat tones. Many were harmonious and effective. Chalk work was new to us. We had studies of still life including vases, flowers, fruit, books and many things. The hardest part of this work was the mixing and blending of the chalk. Some illustration was done, such as might be put to practical use in magazines. Pic- tures were made mentally from stories and poems and carried out on paper. Around Hallowe’en we made post- ers such as might be used to advertise Hallowe’en par- ties, dances and other social functions. Posters were also made for the plays given. Some of the illustrations such as might be used for headings of the different departments of our work. a WORK OF THE ART CLASS Within the next month we intend to make several excursions. One of great interest will he to Lincoln Park, where we will sketch the different animals. Other trips will be nearer for landscape studies and out of door pose subjects. The recognized value of drawing are: 1. It trains the eye to see accurately, the hand to do skillfully, and the judgment to decide unerringly. 2 . It cultivates the artistic sense and an appreciation of beauty and sym- metry. 3. It cultivates the habit of planning definitely and executing consistently according to well laid plans. 4. It strengthens the powers of observation, perception, comparison, discernment, discrimination and original thought 5. It teaches us originality, accuracy, har- mony of color, balance and application of what we have learned. 6. And lastly it is the universal language — it has the wonderful ability of talking to every nation in its own tongue. In all I think our time has been both pleasantly and profitably spent on one of the best cultural subjects we have. MILDRED E. TABBERT, ’16. 31 = 0 = 0 , A HALLOWE’EN REVEL A HALLOWE’EN REVEL It was the season when all the witches dance And the goblins and ghosts flit along in the gay parade. The Juniors, Seniors, the Freshmen and Sophomores By invitation of the Faculty kind All met together in the High School rooms, And masqueraded in many a varied gown All curious, tried to discover who was who. There were little girls with their locks a-hanging in curls, And a Japanese lady so small, so dainty and sweet, Little Red Riding Hoods and so many kinds of folks That it seemed as if people from all the parts of the world Mysteriously now had assembled at this place. Indians were there, and a black Negro mammy, Clowns, Witches, and Goblins capering madly; But most hideous to behold were two white ghosts That roamed about and did horribly moan and groan. After much frolicking, blindfolded we made a journey To the underworld inhabited by departed spirits. Our guide who led us told us of the horrors coming. First through dark rooms, and over desks we stumbled; Then downstairs, till we had reached the open air; Next down more stairs, that were so perilously narrow, That close we did hug the wall to keep from falling. Now we had reached the underworld and groaning About us we heard the voices of spirits and ghosts. Our guide warned us that we were approaching the house of the fiends, £T = T 32 a 0=0 Over us we heard the buzzing and flying of bats, And hastened further on our terrifying way. When through low tunnels we at last had crawled, We had reached the house of the ghosts we were assured For here the noises and groans were much more audible, Many uncanny shapes fluttered weirdly about, We were so terrified now, that wildly we fled And a cold wet hand reached out and touched our own. We knew not whither, becoming entangled in ropes; We struggled through them; passed through another tunnel; Then faster and faster we fled from the horrifying terrors, Until at last our pilot had opened a door And told us, rejoice! all our dangers had been passed. We stood there trembling, frightened by all our experiences; The bandage was removed from off our eyes, And lo! before us we saw our dear gymnasium. A pleasa nt sight in truth, here did greet us, Cats and witches gaily adorned the walls While Jack O’Lanterns shed thejr ghostly light Full on us. And in one corner of the room Within her tent, a fortune teller sat. Most wise in palmistry and well versed was she In sages’ lore and the unrolling of the fates, Around her gaily we crowded and received A bright and brilliant future at her hands. After such fun we were arranged into a group And a flashlight was taken by which to recall the gay revel. A horrible ghostly story next was told to us, Three witches then danced around a large, boiling cauldron. With incantations most weird and most terrific. We now were told to line up for a grand march And began ascending stairs and still more stairs, Till at last we had reached the auditorium, And to the strains of music sweetly playing Marched ’round the room and each received a plate Upon which a glowing candle had been placed. Upon the plate were piled sweets and dainties Which proudly any feast might adorn. Forming a beautiful line glowing with candles Back to the gymnasium again we marched. Here we toasted marshmallows and all Did feast and merry made with games and song. At last the time did come when to our homes We must depart. And therefore forth we went All vowing this occasion to be one To be long remembered among our High School Days. ELNORA CARLSON, ’15. SOCIAL 5 HAVE not always been as few in number and as lacking in masculine gender as we are this year, but nevertheless, we have had a school life which is long to be remembered. When we entered High School we were a large and interesting class but we seem to have diminished in size. The first two years of our career we were not very socialty inclined, several parties at the homes of Frieda Nagel, Bessie Ols and Mary Thompson were about the only events. The big event came last year when we Juniors entertained the Seniors with a banquet at the Hobart House and a dance at the Opera House. We were such a moneyed crowd that the next day after the banquet we took our waitresses and hied ourselves to Cedar Lake in machines. We had one grand and glorious day launch riding, dancing and eating. The Senior year has been filled with many happy times. First when the faculty entertained so royally with a Hallowe’en party in the gymnasium. =£7 7 33 A) G ; Q=£J £ Then on December 24th the Ciceronians had a Christ- mas entertainment giving up first an interesting program then we drew Christmas presents and last hut not least the refreshments. One moonlight night on January 29th, when the snow was sparkling and walking wasn’t crowded (ask Mr. Epps) we were conveyed in bobs to the Chester home where the Latins entertained the rest of the High School very pleasantly by games and dancing. On Valentine’s Eve the Orion Society gave a party to the Ciceronians and the faculty in the gymnasium. The decorations were Hearts and Cupids. On March 9th, after much secret telephoning we went to the Ols home where the class had been invited to dinner as a surprise on Bessie. We had such a nice time and oh, the eats! April 8th dawned such a beautiful spring day that the Seniors decided it would be ideal to have Senior day, so, as opportunity knocks but once, we proceeded at one o’clock first to the store to get our supplies and then to Bale’s Island and surrounding country. We had a fine time, but we think so much of our school work that we ( ?) decided to stay after school for a week or more and make up twice the time we missed. We are looking pleasantly forward to our last two social functions, the Alumni Dinner-Dance to be held May 13th, and the Junior reception. HELEN SMITH. £ 5 = 0 : t) r? ASSEMBLY NEW feature of this year was the introduction of daily assembly exercises at 10 :15 each morn- ing in the Auditorium. These have proven a great success. At the beginning of the year two literary societies were organized under the general direction of Miss Gril lil land with the Faculty as court of final appeal. Marie Scheidt was chosen president of the Ciceronian Literary Society, with Helen Rose, vice-president, Agnes Lennertz, secretary, Myrtle Wild, social chairman, Gladys Snyder, program chairman. The Orion Literary Society elected the following officers: President, Raymond Wood; vice-president, Helen Smith; secretary, Ralph Melin; social chairman, Dora Owens; program chairman, Helen Wild. Every Friday during the fifteen minute assembly period one of these societies gave a program of three or more numbers, each side performing in turn. We have enjoyed vocal solos, duets, quartets, readings, violin and piano selections. During the week the Faculty in turn have given many good talks, and besides have presented their pupils in their particular line of work, such as, Aliss Gillillaml’s Freshman A’s in “The Necklace” play, in which llosea Bnyor and Myrtle Neef starred; and six of the High School girls in “Six Cups of Chocolate” for the Cicero- nian Christmas party. Or again Mr. Stoltz’s successful presentation of his Physics boys, who gave splendid talks on scientific subjects. Among the instructive and interesting talks were the stereopticon lectures on the French revolution by Mr. Thompson and those by Mr. Epps on China, England, and Africa. “The High Cost of Bluffing,” by Miss Sykes, accounts of travel by Miss Eunice Roper, “The Habits of Ants” and “Bathing,” by Miss Gillilland, vocal solos by Miss Elwyn Roper, music by her orchestra or chorus, Mr. Stoltz’s discussions on coal, diamonds, cur- rent events, etc., Mr. Thompson on “War,” Mr. Epp’s cheerful, humorous, instructive talks on coal mining and the like, have been well worth while. At times Mr. Thiel has entertained us. On McKinley day he gave a splendid address. Among outsiders have been excellent talks by Mrs. Fannie Werner, Mr. Oliver Bullock, several of Mr. Epp’s friends from Valparaiso University, Messrs. Avling and Howard, and others. Among the interesting programs by the students, a debate on Woman Suffrage was much enjoyed, in which Elmer Niksch and Herbert Peterson battled against Isa- bel White and Lyda Fulton, but with no avail. There has been an exchange of social courtesy between the two societies. At Christmas time the Cicero- nians entertained the Orions with a Christmas tree and program. On Valentine night the Orions handsomely returned this hospitality by entertaining in the “Gym.” The assembly period has been a great success, and adds much to the life of the school. LYDA FULTON. 35 =D C? . CLASS NIGHT PROGRAMME May 18, 1915 “The Graduate’s Choice” Cast of Characters Youth Elnora Carlson Fancy Helen Rose Purity Helen Smith Zeal Bess Johnson Charity Marie Scheldt Faith Frieda Nagel Humility Frances McAuliffe Pride Bessie Ols Hatred Mary Thompson Sloth Lyda Fulton Deceit Myrtle Neef Greed Agnes Lennertz Fairies Elsie Fifield, Lois Tabbert, Grace Steckert, Vera Beltzhoover, Bessie Nitchman, Josephine Thyne, Leona Traeger, Gertrude Freeburg, Helen Brimmer, Margaret LePell. “The Professor at Home” “A Musical Skit” The Professor The Tax Collector The Prima Donna The Domestic John Hartnup Elmer Niksch .Lily Keilman .Isabel White Capt. Absolute. . Sir A. Absolute. Bob Acres Sir L. 0 ’Trigger David Lucy Julia Fay Coachman Faulkland Lydia Mrs. Malaprop. . Lydia’s Maid. . . “The Rivals” “A Comedy” Ralph Banks Will Wollenberg Elmer Niksch Raymond Wood Donald Davis Agnes Lennertz Marie Sclieidt Phillip Waldeck Donald Davis Hosea Bayor Helen Smith Bess Johnson Lvda Fulton N THE fall of nineteen hundred twelve we began our High School career with thirty-three mem- bers in our class. As Freshmen we were some U time getting accustomed to our new studies and gaining the courage to resist the taunts of other classes. Although we did not have many parties we were quite a lively class, as shown by the number present at the semesters. Twenty-two survived the Freshman year. Of this, twenty entered as Sophomores. During the Sophomore year we were quite studious and did not give much attention to social duties. This year we lost sev- eral more members and our class gradually diminished. 38 =£ cr Fourteen of us began our Junior year. At the begin- ning of the year we elected our class officers. Agnes Len- nertz was elected president, Marie Scheidt, secretary, and Elnora Carlson, treasurer. This year we had many parties and good times, which made up for the other two years. The most looked forward to, of these, was our banquet and dance to the Seniors. Although we worked hard to make it a success, we had many good times together while preparing for it. No one of us will forget the picnic we gave our waitresses at Cedar Lake. In the spring of our Junior year the boys (probably ; £r == o= T T afflicted with spring fever) mysteriously dropped out of the class, leaviug us a class of girls only. When we became Seniors we realized we had but one 3 r ear of school left and decided to make the most of it, which we have done. Our class was organized with the same officers elected as last year. Later on we elected our Editorial Staff for the Aurora. This year has been mingled with work and play. We have had numerous festivities and frolics, the greatest of which was our Senior day. But besides, we have not shunned our work and have worked with a will to edit the Aurora. Our class was also strongly represented in the Declamatory Contest, when four Seniors carried off the honors. Now as we leave school much strengthened by our four years of training, we look back with fond memories of our school life and of the pleasant times we have spent together. ELNORA CARLSON. ALUMNI 1889 ♦Carrie Banks 1891 Grace (Rifenburg) Conroy ♦Mamie Jory William Portmess 1892 L. Victor Seydel Menta (Mander) Williamson Emily (Ammerman) Alexander Arthur Roper Mary (Gordon) Ballentyne 1893 ♦Howard Gordon Agnes (Fiester) Barnes 1894 ♦Ida Lutz Mamie Hancock Thomas Roper Hattie (Belt) Wellock 1895 Amanda (Triebess) Robinson Edward Harney ♦Hugh Thompson 3 £r=Q Arthur Cook Floyd Bayor Robert Roper 1893 Pearle (Banks) Lutz Clara (Peterson) Foss ♦Edwin Gordon Pearl (Kent) Beltzhoover 1897 Mary Portmess Daisy (Lambert) Bullock Norma (Scholler) Samuelson Laura (Nitchman) Keyes Ruth Portmess Mary (Roper) Strong 1898 May Cheney Teckla (Anderson) Ceander Luther Roper 1899 Bliss (Roper) Newman Martha (Harrison) Brown Myrtle (Banks) Iddings Charles Blank 1900 Lillian (Blank) Baker John Johnson Laura (Johnson) Irish Jennie (Crockett) Irwin Joseph Mundell Clara Peterson Charlotte (Roper) Young ♦Bernard Peterson Dora (Stauffer) Halstead Esther (Blank) Myers 1901 Joseph Johnson Mabel (Rowe) Butler Bessie (Banks) Idle Albin Hazelgreen Ella (Nelson) Carlson Anna (Michelsen) Morton William Crockett 1902 Vieva Scoffern Dwight Mackey Arthur Carnduff Esther (Nelson) Williams Philip Roper Elvira (Larson) Ewing Ruth (Bullock) Mackey 1908 Alla (Rhodes) Carnduff Nettie (Londenberg) Dawson 1904 Lena Michelsen Anne Fleck Sena Borger Cort (Ragen) Maybaum Blanche Quinnell Bessie Hayward Howard Carlson Harte Mundell Frank Reissig William Warchus Ellen Malone Cora (Saxton) Papke Paulina (Marquardt) Newman 1905 Floyd Saxton Elsa Wettengel Agnes (Carnduff) Knappenberger Gilbert Bullock Marie Johnson Beatrice Quinnell Charles L. Jahnke T Oliver Bullock Floyd Scholler Clara Fleck Edna (Mundell) Troehler William Killigrew Harry Parker 19(K Olga (Neef) Bullock Eva (Deutsche) Fulton William Sholl Ruth Boal Jennie (Carlson) Quackenbush Laura (Reissig) Bracken Henrietta (Gibson) Groves Gladys (Henderson) Parker Laura Lennertz 1!)07 ♦Howard Halsted Genevieve Gibson Agnes Williams Lily (Jahnke) Milling Lea (Scholler) Oakes Amanda (Bullock) Carr Eunice Roper Eric Carlson Cecil Peterson Esther Boal Eva (Odell) Diedle Ethel Frank Beatrice Drew Alice Mundell Lucy Mander Kathleen (Killigrew) Hake Floyd Banks 1908 Thomas Michelsen Julia (Fleck) Griffin Ralph Wood Hazel (Lewis) Myrick Florence Banks Gertrude (Sweeting) Reeder Viola Wall Nettie Kraft Alice Struebing William Marquardt Edna (Carpenter) Covalt Julia (Peterson) Moberg Martha (Heck) Rupp Lillian (Rossow) Hasselbar Gladys (Mackey) Woods 1909 Henrietta J. Harms Emily E. Bracken Deering D. Melin Lenna L. Peddicord ♦Theresa G. (Butts) Halliday Fred W. Frank Helen Mackey Gladys P. (East) Spry Lizzie Klausen Lillie (Rose) Scholler Hattie C. Papka Margaret (Bullock) Killigrew 1910 Lyda Traeger Bessie Banks George Tabbert Ellwyn Roper John Killigrew Ethel (Crockett) Hickman William Traeger Mildred (Neef) Scott Henry Harms Edna (Sydel) Tree £ Q= Edna Traeger Margret Boldt George Tree Beth Swanson 1911 Marguerite Swanson Isa (Bullock) Jeffries Emma Gruel Herbert Hartnup Alice Larson Rose (Phillips) Stevens Carl Lennertz Elmaida (Johnson) Taylor Bertha Kraft Paul Bruebach Cora (Demmon) Hack Elsie Rose Hugo Fifield Matilda Harms Edna Borger Fred Weaver Alvin Krausse 1912 Hazel Strom Lawrence C. Traeger, Jr. Ella Londenberg John C. Fleck Cecil (Martin) Sensenbaugh Leroy Ram en stein Bliss Shearer Gordon Price Clara B. Mayhak William A. Fleck 1913 Ruth S. Thompson Ralph G. Banks Fred W. Rose Lightner G. Wilson Gladys A. Maxwell Edith E. Ream Forrest Crisman Bertha C. Busse Ralph Kraft Olive E. Wood Walfred L. Carlson 1914 Q Doris White Benjamin Smith Ruth (Johnson) Thompson Edith M. Chase Leon Killigrew Hazel Halsted Minnie H. Traeger Arthur Johnson Katherine Ramenstein Mabel E. Traeger Harold E. Tabbert Ruth Smith George White Loretta Malone Hazel Stevens Alice (Sarver) Melin Edna Scheidt Dorothy Thomas Mayme Barnes Everett Newman Ethel Halsted Deceased. 40 0=0 £ THE SPRAY OF APPLE BLOSSOMS tmrj T WAS in Normandy. It was also a soft spring twilight and 41 what is more beautiful than a soft spring twilight in Normandy. The fragrance of the apple blossoms floated on the evening breeze and the nightingales were just beginning to trill their sweet notes. Presently a slim white-robed figure appeared on the broad veranda of Ferndale Manor. It was Daphne Ferndale. She descended the steps and wended her way slowly along the graveled walks of the large old- fashioned gardens. Once she halted and picked a beautiful spray of apple blossoms, then slowly proceeded on her way. At last she stopped before a vine-covered gate and gazed down a shaded road. One glance at her face showed that she was anxiously awaiting someone. A flicker of a smile spread over her face as she looked down the road. The cause of this was a stately figure mounted on horseback. As he drew nearer one could see that he wore the uniform of a French army officer. When he reached the gate he stopped, dismounted and doffing his cap as he said hurriedly, “Good evening. Miss Ferndale, you received my letter?” She nodded her head as she answered, “I did, but Oh, Sir Royal, tell me is he — is he,” but she could not say that awful word. He understood her and therefore said, “No, he is not dead, but he is seriously injured and — ” he paused. She looked up quickly and said in a low voice, “Sir Royal, keep nothing from me, tell me all.” At which he resumed, “But the doctors think he will not live.” She dropped her head on her arms and sobbed, “Ah, Ronald my brother, are you going to leave me too?” Sir Royal tried to think of something to say but he was at a loss for words, and after a little while she went on, “Oh, this war, this terrible war, why did it have to come and snatch the only one I had to love away from me,” and her whole figure shook with passionate, convulsive sobs. When Sir Royal could stand it no longer he laid his hand on her arm and said hoarsely, “O, Daphne, do not sob like that, I loved Ron- ald as a brother, but it breaks my heart to see you so grief-stricken. I — ” But she raised her lovely tear-stained face and said softly, “l know, but just think, through this terrible war Ronald, my brother, 42 whom I loved so well, is stricken unto death and you — my best friend, are exposed to its dangers.” A gleam of hope sprang into his eyes. Just then the clear notes of the bugle were heard and he said hastily, “I must go — is there any- thing you would like me to take Ronald?” She thought a moment, then said, “Here, take this spray of apple blossoms, he always liked them so well.” He took them from her hand, but before he released it he raised it lightly to his lips and when she looked again he was gone. A soft flush stole over her face, but it quickly became pale and with a stifled cry she fled to the Manor and sought refuge in her room where she cried herself to sleep. A few days later she received a letter. With trembling hands she broke the seal — it was from Sir Royal, and she read eagerly, “I think Daphne, by the time this reaches you Ronald will be asleep forever” — she covered her face with her hands and moaned, “Ronald, Oh Ronald,” then she continued, — “but Daphne, Ronald died an honorable death, one of which any man may be proud. I know with what weight this bears down upon you, but always remember, Daphne, that there lives one who still loves you and always will. I must now answer duty’s call, but you will hear from me soon again. Yours ever faithfully,” Sir Royal Westwater. A soft flush spread over her face and a tender gleam stole into her sad eyes, but she covered her face with her hands and softly wept. She heard from Sir Royal from time to time. His letters were brief, but loving and cheerful. As the days passed into weeks and the weeks into months she seemed to somewhat forget her sorrow, but it left its deep stamp on her sweet young face, for another such a lovely, pathetic countenance was hard to find. As the summer waxed and waned she grew paler and thinner and often took long solitary walks for the bracing autumn air. Oftimes on these lonely walks her thoughts would drift to the distant battlefield where she always saw Sir Ronald at the head of his troops fighting for France. Then she would cover her face with her hands and a shudder crept over her as she thought with dread of what she would do if he too should be killed in the long despairing war. She knew that she loved him and she knew that he loved her. 0 = Ti Autumn changed into winter and the apple boughs on which the blossoms bloomed so beautifully in the Spring were desolate and dreary. By the letters Sir Royal sent she learned that the war was drawing to a close. He spoke of returning in the spring, which she anxiously awaited. But at last she knew by the budding trees and spring flowers that spring had once more returned to Normandy. One beautiful evening in late May Daphne again strolled down to the vine-covered gate. It was just a year from that day on which she had learned the awful news and had last seen Sir Royal. As she thought of this again her face grew tender and tears came into her sad eyes. As she raised her eyes her heart gave a throb of joy, and the next moment she held out both hands to Sir Royal. He clasped her hands closely within his own, but all he could say was, “Daphne, Oh Dahpne.” Tears came into her eyes as she said, “Oh, Sir Royal, how can I ever repay you, if you had not helped me when I was in deep sorrow, I believe I would have died.” In answer he drew a faded spray of apple blossoms out of his pocket and murmured, “Give me the giver of this.” She turned her face away, but he caught the glance in her eyes and understood it. There as the twilight deepened and the fragrance of the apple blossoms floated on the evening breeze they knew that something stronger than friendship existed between them. ELLA ROSSOW, T7. CLASS WILL E THE Class of 1915 of Hobart High School, being of sound mind, do make and publish this our last will and testament as follows: FIRST — I, Agnes Lennertz, bequeath my hair bows (and beaux) to Jennie Chester. SECOND — I, Elnora Carlson, bequeath my musical ability to some Junior who is able to accompany the chorus. 3 THIRD- — I, Marie Scheidt, bequeath my position as Business Manager to any Junior who is looking for work. FOURTH — I, Frieda Nagel, bequeath my pen to the Bookkeeping class. May this ancient relic long be pre- served. FIFTH — I, Bessie Ols, bequeath my Domestic Sci- ence ability to Raymond Wood. SIXTH- — I, Bess Johnson, bequeath my vocal talents to Howard Redding. SEVENTH — I, Mary Thompson, bequeath my friends to Esther Nelson. EIGHTH — I, Helen Rose, bequeath my love of a good time, especially dancing, to Algot Nelson. NINTH — I, Helen Smith, bequeath my “dates” to Ella Rossow. TENTH — I, Lyda Fulton, bequeath everything T can think of not mentioned in this will to any student who can discover it. ELEVENTH — We the Senior Class, bequeath to our friends, the Junior class, the privilege of taking Senior Day. To the Sophomores the honor of entertaining the Senior Class of next year. To the Freshman A’s our dignity; and to the Freshman Babies, our wisdom and good looks, to attain which they have informed us, is their highest ambition as High School students. TWELFTH — We hereby appoint Mr. Stoltz executor. For the Seniors, Lyda Fulton. ( Miss Roper, WITNESSES ( Miss Gillilland, ( Miss Sykes. G D SARAH V N N • T WAS a very meek sunbeam that found its way through the 41 dusty, dirty windows of a New York tenement house. The window refused to open, so Sarah Ann tugged vigorously at the rags stuffed in the pane. A foul air floated in through the opened space. But even that was greeted with pleasure. Sarah Ann gave a sigh. What a shame she thought, to have to be Shut up in a close room, working all day, when the outside world seemed so lovely. She had secured a job in a down-town restaurant. She struggled into her well worn coat, put on her jaunty cap and went out of the room, closing the door. Down four flights of stairs she went and pushed her way through a crowd of dirty noisy urchins. It was a long way to her work, but Sarah Ann felt very much like walk- ing, that particular May morning. All day when the people crowded into the small restaurant, the out- side world seemed calling her and she longed to run, to let loose that pent up feeling. The crowd grew larger and Sarah Ann’s work harder and harder. She was weary and footsore when, after leaving the restaurant, threaded her way along the crowded streets. The street lights were being lighted and all around her were people hurrying from their work. Sarah Ann partook of a meagre meal and feeling too tired to do anything else lay down and fell into heavy sleep. And so the days wore on. The girl’s shoulders began to grow bent and weary from overwork. A tired, lonesome expression began to appear on Sarah Ann’s face and a far-off look in her eyes. The whole summer slipped by without even a change in Sarah Ann’s daily grind. Before she realized it, one day, standing beside the window she saw soft snow drifting silently out of the sky. That night when Sarah Ann was through with her work, she went to the cashier’s desk to draw her pay. The weary look on the girl’s face made an expression of pity cross over that of the cashier’s. “Miss Rager, we will no longer need your services,” and then, seeing the intense look of dismay on Sarah Ann’s face, she hastened to add, “You see, the customers are growing fewer, but perhaps when spring opens we may be able to take you back.” But this was far from com- forting to the girl, for what should she do the rest of the winter, she wondered as she went down the lighted streets, with the soft snow falling on her head. “It was the night before Xmas, and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But there was someone up in the library. It was Mr. Roger, the owner of the great house. He sat looking dreamily into the Are. His thoughts flew back to an Xmas night long years ago. The whole house was in confusion, for she was lost, his little daughter, Sarah Ann. Such a search as had been made, but in vain. His thoughts began to waver and become indistinct and when the hall clock struck nine, Mr. Roger was fast asleep. Out in the street a figure approached the great house. Looking up at the number and then down at the paper in her hand stood Sarah stepping over to the street light read it again. Heading one column was the following inscription — “John G. Roger gives thousands to poor.” Then followed an account of his generous offering, his address closed the article. Up the steps she went and rang the door bell. In answer to her timid inquiry the servant refused to disturb Mr. Roger. “Oh! but please sir, it is very important.” After considering a moment the servant let her slip in. . As the twilight came on Xmas day, the shadows danced and played in the library room. The firelight revealed two forms beside its warm and ruddy glow. Sarah Ann, with her arm around her father’s neck was seated on the arm of his chair and together they planned and talked of the bright and hopeful future to come. Sarah Ann had come into her own. The End. FLORENCE PIO, T8. G CLASS PROPHECY Special to “The Hobart Star.” Washington, 1). C., May 22, 1920. RS. Helen Smith Dickson, who has just returned from her honeymoon in Europe, was at home to the members of the class of 1915 of Hobart High School, Friday, May 21, it being the fifth anniversary of their Commencement. The afternoon was spent in aviating in ships owned by Mrs. Victor Vanderbildt, formerly Miss Helen Rose. Her aerodome is the most up-to-date in the United States. After a sumptuous dinner the party repaired to the drawing room, where each gave an account of her life since their departure from H. H. S. Bessie Ols related the interesting facts concerning her work as President of the Central Home Economics College. At present the college has five hundred girls enrolled and is endeavoring to prepare them for efficient housewives. Miss Elnora Carlson rendered some beautiful piano solos of her own composition. She is now director of the Carlson Orechestra, which has just returned from a tour of the world. They are in great demand, having played at the Coronation of Nicholas III of Russia. Our hostess was presented with a wonderful painting entitled “Memories,” in commemoration of happy days spent on Bales’ Island. Mrs. Marie Scheidt Forest, the artist, certainly showed distinguished ability. 4 ; c? Miss Frieda Nagel is now a teacher of violin in Northwestern University, and all were delighted to think that she had come so far to meet her old friends. She played a violin solo accompanied by Miss Carlson. Mrs. Mary Thompson von Helmholtz gave an inter- esting discussion on the late war in Europe. She returned recently from the German battlefields as a Red Cross nurse. It was there she first met the wounded General Herr von Helmholtz. Mrs. Bess Johnson Tellheim, wife of Professor Tell- heim of the Berlin Music Conservatory, rendered sev- eral beantiful vocal solos. At present Mr. and Mrs. Tellheim are touring America. Mrs. Agnes Lennertz Garfield, the first woman pres- ident of the United States, discussed her reforms con- cerning the employment of children. Mrs. Garfield has accomplished very much as President. “Woman Suff- rage” has proven a help to our country. Mrs. Lvda Fulton Bonners ended the evening’s entertainment by telling of the delightful time she and Dr. Bonners are having in their parish at Boston. It is a new congregation and they are now building one of the most beantiful churches of that city. They enjoy their work immensely and the class feel proud to think that one of their number should do such noble work. This class has carried out the principle of their motto, “The Past is but the Prelude,” for their High School life was but a beginning of good careers. LYDA FULTON. b Cf 3 — a A- Algot, (in Ancient History) : “Alexander divided his army and made a fleet a part of it.” Frieda (in Physiology): “Cells multiply by dividing.” Miss Gillilland: “Mr. Thompson, I can’t get into your desk.” “Evening callers make morning tardiness.” — Isabel. Canute (in Ancient History) : “Alexander went to Africa and was killed there, and finally died.” Mr. Stoltz’s definition of a blotter: “A piece of paper you look for while the ink dries.” Bessie (in Civics) : “When a man comes to this country he becomes neutralized.” Geneva (History) : “Joseph was sold by his brothers. I don’t know how many brothers he had, but they sold him.” Margaret T. (in Domestic Science) : “Soda water is made from water and c arbolic acid.” Grace H.: “The damages settled in his arm.” Clara: “Miss Borger, how many of these Jimson seeds do yon have to swallow to die?” Miss Borger: “Try it and see.” Helen W. (scrubbing the garbage can in Domestic Science: “Miss Borger, should I get in there with the brush?’ Miss Roper: “All good things are three. You all know that three persons are better than two.” Philip: “No, two is a couple, three is a crowd.” Miss Roper: “Aren’t you going to take me down to dinner today?” Raymond: “Why, Miss Roper, this isn’t leap year.” £r=n 46 P V =D r Q 0 Mr. Stoltz: “Think of a three armed man how many hands he could HOLD.” Mr. Stoltz (to a class of girls) : “Every one shall perform his own experiment.” Will G. : “They got tbgether an army and marched down the Mediterranean.” Mr. Stoltz: “Is it a good policy to praise a person while he is living?” Elmer: “It is better to wait until he is dead.” Algot (in history) : “The father spit out the beans nine times — but not the same beans.” Mr. Stoltz: “What is polytheism?” Thelma: “It’s the worship of many Gods — No — It’s having many wives or husbands.” Marie (in Chemistry, getting excited): “Oh, Mr. Stoltz, look what it has done, what shall we do?” Mr. Epps (to Billy) : “Don’t take Elenora any farther than Crown Point.” Miss Roper: “Tell something of Nathaniel Ward’s early life.” Theresa: “At the age of seventeen he became a bachelor.” (Re- ceived a bachelor’s degree. Mr. Stoltz: “Elmer, where do the Greeks come in at?” Elmer: “They come in the next chapter.” Sophomore: “What is an allegory?” Freshie: “I don’t know, I never seen one.” Mr. Thompson: “What else is vinegar made up of, besides cider? Florence: “Apple juice.” C? Freshie (first day): “Where shall we sit?” Principal: “Sit on the floor until we get some cradles.” Miss Roper (in Freshman German) : “Give opposite of Arm. (meaning Poor). Laura: “Bein.” (meaning leg). Mr. Thompson: “Why is this called the duck-weed?” Ralph: “Because it ducks under.” Agnes (giving life of Longfellow) : “On his first trip abroad his wife died. This grieved him very much, but, of course he soon mar- ried again.” “Of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these, — It might have been.” And yet — Just suppose: — Lydia skipped school, Helen S. went to class on time, Elnora did not study, Marie forgot to laugh, Mary should get her dates mixed, Helen R. had the blues, Bess never talked in the halls, Agnes without a bow (Beaux), Bessie never teased Frieda. b f Seniors: Gently down life’s ebbing tide, “May our vessels smoothly glide, And anchor, side by side — In Heaven.” Miss Sykes: “How long does an unstriped muscle live?” Elnora: “Until it dies.” Senior to Freshman: “What animals fall from the sky?” Freshie: “ ? ? ? ! ! ! — ” Senior: “Why, rain dear, (reindeer).” 7 fy v tL=0 =D Lyda: “Mr. Thompson, where does poultry grow?” Miss Roper (directing chorus) : “Father will come to thee soon— Full. Mr. Stoltz: “Where is Egypt?” Ruth M.: “In Europe now.” Mr. S. : “Oh, then they have moved it.” The Seniors have had some very quiet class meetings, although Mr. Stoltz has visited them occasionally. Mr. Epps: (in Assembly): “I want to say something before I begin my talk.” Marie (in Chem. giving Valence table) : “Phosphorous, arsenic, alimony.” (Antimony) . Margaret T. (in Botany) : “Is sago the same as sage?” Miss Roper (in Music) : “We will begin with, ‘Let all the angels stand’.” Elmer rises. Mr. Stoltz (to Bess O.) : “Do you develop your own pictures?” Agnes (giving proofs that the earth is round) : “The shadow the earth casts on the moon is spherical.” Miss Roper (in Assembly) : “What is the 19th century model of literature?” Herbert: “A Ford.” Mary: “Last night I said the whole poem Thanatopsis, in my sleep.” Helen S.: “Why don’t you go to sleep now?” r 0 Talking about the Moon in Reviews: Mr. T.: “Wasn’t it full moon three days ago?” Frieda: “I know, it was a nice moonlight last night.” (How did she know??) Helen R.: “We can’t practice Basket Ball tonight because they are going to put horses down in the gym for Farmer’s Institute tomor- row.” Gladys H.: “Horses!!!?” Helen R.: “Don’t get excited. Just the horses for their dinner tables.” Mr. Thompson: “Name the seasons of Central America.” Frieda: “Rainy and wet seasons.” Miss Sykes: “I’ll typewrite your questions for the examination tomorrow.” Helen S.: (All too willing): “Oh! let me typewrite them, Miss Sykes.” SCHOOL CALENDAR September. 8 — School opens. 26 — Marie swallows a live fly. 30 — Explosion in laboratory. 30 — Class rings. October. 7 — Seniors decide to have an Annual. 11 — Elmer Niksch elected yell master. 15 — Literary societies formed. 19 — Stundents journey to Gary. Stung! 20 — Athletic parade. 21 — Beth Constance White at Auditorium. 22— Everybody is hoarse. Good reason why. 26 — Pictures of Chemistry class taken. 48 November. 6 — “Private Tutor” given by orchestra. 9 — Mr. Ripley’s students give recital for benefit of orchestra. 15 — Basket Ball game with Wheeler. Hobart wins. 17 — Mystery! What happened to Mildred? 19 — Chemistry class test candy. It was reported to be very good. 20 — Girls take Manual Training. Boys want Domestic Science. they succeed? 23 — “Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date,” given. Did December. 2 — We wanted two weeks Christmas vacation. 3 — What became of the petition??? 11 — Debate on Woman Suffrage. Girls win. 14 — Royal Welsh Ladies Chorus. 24 — Ciceronian Society entertains in Auditorium. 24 — Vacation. 25 — Mr. Epps leaves for Pennsylvania. January, 1915. 4 — School opens. 4 — Mr. Epps returns single. 11— Mr. Stoltz gives the Chemistry class a recipe for a cake. 13 — What’s all the racket? Freshman B tumbles down the stairs. Ask Mr. Epps. 14 — Mary overcome in Chemistry, overbalances her chair, likewise her- self. The chair is not damaged and Mary survives. 15 — Semesters. 18 — Class of green Freshies arrive. 22 — Essay on Freshmen in assembly. 29 — Latins entertain Germans at Chester’s. Some enjoy a bob ride, others a cutter ride and Mr. Epps a long walk. February. 2 — Howard R. enters Senior English to recite Physiology. 3 — Mr. Stoltz while generating bromine for chemistry breaks the flask. Result — He is taken home badly burned. T2 4 — Mrs. Werner speaks in assembly. Chemistry and Physics classes enjoy an afternoon at Mr. Stoltz’s. 5 — Domestic Science girls entertain teachers. 13 — Orion Society entertains Ciceronian Society at Valentine party in Gym. 16 — Farmer’s Institute. 18 — First night of Declamatory contest. 19 — Second night of Declamatory contest. Four Seniors get prizes. Rah! Rah! Rah! Seniors. 22 — Yells for Washington. 25 — Chem. and Physics classes clean “Sah.” 26 — Mr. Thornburg gives whistling selections in Auditorium. March. 1 — Mr. Yerex, from Valparaiso University, speaks on education in assembly. 8 — Seniors, Juniors and Sophomores begin Library course in L ibrary. 23 — Seniors have English class on the stairs. 27 — Election of Philip as yell master for Gary, the previous yell master being a contestant in oratory. 31 — Senior class have their pictures taken for the Annual. April. 1 and 2 — No school! Teachers go to a convention at South Bend. 5 — Senior Day! 7 — Mr. Thompson comes to school with his hair in a curl. 8 — Mabel F. in a runaway while coming to school. 9 — Lake Co. Oratorical Contest at Gary. 12 — Seniors begin to have lodge after school as a result of Class Day. 15 — Stereoptican pictures in assembly. 18 — Phil Waldeck talks on Autos in assembly. May. 3 — Spelling contest. 13 — Alumni Banquet. 15 — Junior Reception. 18— “The Rivals.” 19 — High School picnic at Lake Michigan. 21 — Graduation. C Jennie Chester, a shark in Latin, is the most studious in our class. If you feel blue, talk with Theresia Chester; she can spring a joke at any moment. Gladys Hamann’s sweet voice can charm any Sophomore. The High School soloist is Lillian Keilman whose fame some day will be spread abroad. Frances McAuliffe joined our class not long ago but we could not do without her. Myrtle Nelson is fond of dancing and of a certain Sophomore. Pearl Ols, who comes from Ainsworth, intends to be a “school- ma’am.” JUNIORS fHEN in your High School course you cease, to be a timid Fresh- man and an all-knowing Sophomore, and have not yet reached the shining star of your ambition, the title of Senior, you must pass through the stage known as a Junior On the opposite page are the pictures of the members of this illustrious class. We have cour- ageously borne the heaviest burdens of the past school year, for we expect to come into our rightful inheritance next September. We ven- ture to give each of them a brief introduction: One of our violinists, Lola Barnes, plays in the Orchestra. Harry Carlson is our president. If any favor is wanted in English, ask Harry. 50 a 0 = O: Howard Redding must be fond of girls, for he is the only boy among many girls in the Latin and Physiology classes. Gladys Snyder, the leader in our class, is an accomplished German translator. Our star in Basket Ball is Florence Strom. Our artist is Mildred Tabbert who intends to follow this line of work. If any information is wanted concerning automobiles, ask Philip Waldeck. Our debater, Isabel White, is a firm believer in woman suffrage. Myrtle Wild proves the old adage that, “Precious things come wrapped in small packages.” We are proud of our representative at Gary. Raymond Wood, our eloquent orator, won second place in the pre- liminaries. Raymond handles our money with great care. There remains the one chosen to speak for the class, MABEL FULTON, Editor. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE UP-TO-DATE 51 • • c? = O o w SOPHOMORES ILLIAM Gruel is quiet and slow, But ranks among the lads who know. Helen Wild, of our class the pearl, Is commonly known as the ’‘Little Wild Girl. ' This is Algot, our English student, With whom to argue, it is not prudent. 52 Geneva Gill here you see. The brains of the Sophomore Class is she. Here is Canute, our countryman, A most efficient artizan. Wynne is sure to make his way. For faithful effort wins the day. a Grace, a student of German Is she. For some day she will live in Germany. Ella is merry and true to the last, She holds our love and holds it fast. Here’s William, commonly known as Bill, Down in the shop are works of his skill. Gladys Flynn would from all care be free, If she had to study only History. In Oratory and History, Elmer Niksch, Is always ready with the Seniors to mix. Herbert shines in History, a lord, And comes to school in a little Ford. Charming is our Elsie Gruel, The pride and joy of the Hobart School. Friendly and joyous Ruth is seen Coming to school in a limousine. Thelma Fetterer some day will be Renowned in art and minstrelsy. Here is John who tills the soil, And to Hobart High School is ever loyal. Clara, the class editor, who made these rhymes. Is good in her studies, and studies good times. CLARA LINKHART, T7. HOBART HIGH SCHOOL YELLS Rifer-rafer, rifer-rafer, rifer-rafer-ram, Zica-zaca, zica-zaca, zica-zaca-zam ; Binga-laca, binga-laca, biff! boom! bah! Hobart High School, rah, rah, rah! 53 Q 0 Vas iss das? Vas iss das? Hobart Chorus, das iss vas! So ? Ya ? 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5 — 6—7 All Hobart High School’s going to heaven. When they get there they will tell How all the others went to Chicka-laca, chicka-laca, chaw! chaw! chaw! One-a-zip, two-a-zip, three-a-zip-a-zam ; We are from Hobart and we dont give a Who-a, who-a, who are we? H-O-B-A-R-T; Chaw, chaw! chaw, chaw, chaw! Hobart High School, rah, rah, rah! Wahoo! wahoo! Wahoo! Rip, zip, bazoo! I yell, I yell for Hobart too! Hobble-gobble, razzle-dazzle, zip, boom, ah! Hobart High School, rah, rah, rah! Gooseberry, raspberry, huckleberry pie V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Are we in it? Well I guess! Hobart High School, yes, yes, yes! I smiled. You smiled. We all smiled For Myrtle Wild! 1 — 2 — 3 — 4 — 5— 6 We’re all here for Elmer Niksch, Will he win it? Well I guess! Elmer! Elmer! yes, yes, yes! FRESHMEN A ' s OSEA Bayor is studious; he doesn’t like to take the girls home JJ from parties, but for friendship’s sake, acts as a John Alden, a la 1915, for his classmate, Jakie. Hosea is going into the furniture business and by his progress in Manual Training is bound to make good. Hosea has enough furniture made with which newly- weds might begin housekeeping comfortably. Milton Ballantyne, alias Bricky, is treasurer or the class. He is a staunch Scotch lad, a strictly union man, he objects strongly to working longer than fifteen minutes on any study. Next year Milton will turn progressive by discarding his “stand pat” attitude. Donald Davis, better known as Jakie, is the aforesaid Miles £j = a Standish from Illinois. We have nothing to say against his home state, for we are proud of our acquisition. Donald does not make much dust, but he will be near the top at the finish. Franklin Fetterer. Behold the president of the class. His nature is a quiet, retiring one, which seeks to lay a soothing hand on trou- bled waters. In County Make-Believe Contest he won the first prize in oratory, and first over all. Evelyn Frederick has the distinction of leading her Latin class. She was worthy mayoress of the Maine school in County Make-Believe Contest. Evelyn is from the country, but she is not a “Country girl.” Maybelle Guernsey leads an easy school life because she is absent 54 G t r most of the time. But Maybelle is a good-natured girl, always ready with a smile. Her pretty curly hair is a dangerous temptation for the other students to curl. Glen Looker is an earnest faced lad. He has ceased his traveling habits of the first of the year, and has settled down to his work. His spare time is spent in answering advertisements and puzzles, a method he uses for improving his English. Laura Londenberg, although raised in a hot house, is by no means a tender plant; Lauara is well able to take care of herself, and her teachers have no rest if a lesson is not quite clear. Her horse and buggy are at the disposal of the teachers during school hours, a privilege enjoyed by some. Grace Murray. No one can accuse Grace of having the audacity to step in front. You can’t help liking Grace when you look into those jet black eyes. Next year Grace wil overcome her modesty and take her rightful place near the top. Ralph Melin, by Jinks, is treasurer of the Orion Society, comed- ian, clown, politician and patriot; Connoisseur in loud ties and noisy socks, — the fashion model of his class. His slogan is, “I should worry.” Esther Nelson, a wizard in mathematics. Her motto, — “A gentle stream is better than a hasty flood.” Esther is a progressive, fresh- manistic little hustler; she has not yet succeeded in making one decent enemy. Myrtle Neef has starred in two of the plays this year. She took part in the preliminary contest and tied with a Senior for third. Myrtle is making good, not only in one, but in all her studies. Myrtle is a credit to her class, a treasure to her friends, and a pride to her teachers. Dora Owens, our official ray of sunshine, — the sun always shines where Dora is and as the moths hover around a light at night so Dora is always surrounded by a host of classmates. She is admired and loved by all who know her. Florence Pio is the smallest member of the class, in size only. She was awarded second prize in the preliminary contest. Florence is persevering and bound to win — Good things come in small pack- ages. Lolita Smith or Pokey, is deserving of her nickname, because she is as slow as the milk train. Incidently as she plods her way to her goal, she passes wrecks of fast passengers who have come to grief by not slowing up for the corners. Margaret Tabbert: Former occupation — -bossing the Tabbert family. Present occupation — bossing her class. Future occupation — bossing, if she can, whom? If Margaret ever arrived on time she ought to receive a prize, but her motto is, “Haste makes waste.” DORA OWENS,’18. is. VALEDICTORY ■ EAR Parents and Friends: To-night this class of graduates is assem- bled for the last time as fellow students. Four years ago we entered High School as a crowd of carefree, chattering Freshmen, but to-night, our Commencement night, we leave as young women, each one ready to fight her own battle of life. Our four years of training have been both pleasant and profitable to us and we deeply regret to leave our High School days behind; to say farewell to our class- mates with whom we have spent so many pleasant hours; to our teachers who have labored so patiently with us and whose teachings will go with us all through life; and to the dear old school building whose walls have pro- tected us for so long a time from the storms of the out- side world and have witnessed our struggles and our frolics. But our High School career is ended and we must begin our life’s career with our motto, “The Past is but the Prelude,” in mind. The four years of high school that have passed is but a preparation, a prelude in truth, to our real life. The eduaction which we have received has given us a broader view of life and furnished us with a greater confidence in ourselves and with strength to compete with others and attain the goal of our ambi- tion. Though each one of us has to carve out her own destiny, our school life has aided us greatly and given us high ideals for the future. However, the past is but a small portion of our life, the beginning of our greater work. Before us lies the T5 £T future, vague and alluring, the great stage where we shall enact the scenes of the great play of our life. The success of this play depends greatly upon ourselves. With some infinite purpose then in view, we hope to pass safely by the misguiding pathways and, persevering, climb up, up, to the high summit of success. Now as our Commencement glows brightly, awaiting eagerly and anxiouslv for what the future holds for us, we bid you all farewell! ELXORA CARLSON. a Q a = Q == £T Ta 0 1 THE HOBART COMMERCIAL CLUB Is a Business Institution working for the betterment of Hobart and its people. Every business man and citizen of Hobart, that has the welfare of Hobart at heart, should belong to this organization, to help boost l the town and its interests. If you are not a j member we would like to have you join now. I The dues are only $2.00 a year. I L. E. BARNES, President D. D. MEL1N, Secretary 1 GEO. E. TABBERT, Vice-Pres. A. S. PHILLIPS, Treas. Our Motto:-- Work for the Betterment of Hobart, It Will Help Others and It Will Help You. « t ut a Q O A. J. SWANSON GENERAL HARDWARE Paints, Oils, Etc. Sportsmen s Supplies Hobart Indi lana C T ct (fktrg Moral (flontpang 118 W. 5th Avenue Phone 1390 GARY, INDIANA Qlltc Cargpal Jfflmurr £ hnp in Nuriljmt ijnbiatta” We carry a large stock of CUT FLOWERS at all times Artistic Funeral Designs ON SHORT NOTICE WE CARRY A LARGE STOCK OF Flower and Garden Seeds Lawn Seeds Bulbs, Trees and Shrubs Jardineers, Fern Dishes, Fancy Baskets Gold-fish and Aquarium Supplies We do Landscape Work. 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Main and Third St. Ilohart Indiana THE GEM THEATRE FIRST CLASS MOVING PICTURES EVERY NIGHT Satisfaction Guaranteed 1 1 T “ PI u m b 1 n g and H eating =FOR== PARTICULAR PEOPLE _by— = Tbe Hobart Plumber GEO. C. BRUCE Opposite Hobart House Pbone 38 Auto Livery in Connection Funeral Service THE PEOPLE’S LIVERY EDWARD ROHWEDDER, Prop. Phone 27 Hobart, Indiana REAL ESTATE INSURANCE KILLIGREW BROS. CO. _ - -—- AGENTS FOR Reading Fire Co’s, of the World IIOBART INDIANA £T = Q TELEPHONE 1538 Fifth Avenue Garage, Inc. DORMAN SYKES MOTOR CAR DISTRIBUTORS 124-130 West Fifth Avenue Gary Indiana CHICKEN EVERY DAY MEALS 50c HOBART HOUSE THOS. WALSH. Prop. HOBART - - - INDIANA COOL REFRESHING FOUNTAIN DRINKS Newman’s Ice Cream Parlor The Place Where They All Go SERVED JUST RIGHT HOBART, IND. £r ss n ACKER SCHMIDT AN UP-TO-DATE Clothing and Furnishing Store catering to young men and run by young men knowing young men s wants. We’re ambitious. We want your trade-all of it. 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