La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1912 volume:

Published by ihe Jenior Class of The LaPorte High School, LaPorte. Indiana Volume One Page two T II E M A P L E ......... ••••• i 'V :: V i : : • : Vs s : • ,•••• • •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••• ••• . ............ MtitMMMNM So Jtrtr. Rittinger (c? £.xi W A vfy) To him who has guided us with a firm but gentle hand, who has helped us in our difficul- ties by sane and practical advice, who has watched over our efforts and been glad when we did well and helpful when we stumbled; to him whom we have christened Father John we dedicate this book. : Paie three T H li M A L !i JOHN W. RITTINGER Page four T 7 E M A P L li jForcfuorb 7T 11KKK are an hundred faults in this thing, and an hundred things might be said to prove them beau- tiful. But it i needles:� . A book may be amusing with numerous errors, or it may be very dull without a single absurdity. It is with these words of Goldsmith running thro our minds that we send forth into the critical world of journalism this book, the child nf our fano We rec- ognize its weaknesses and glory in its successes. We have put forth a mighty effort to make it full and complete and beautiful. Besting now from our labors, we en- trust it to our fellow students, to our friends and patrons. We sincerely hope and believe that it will meet with their unstinted approval anti hearty welcome. In launching this initial number of I he Maple we wish to offer our heart- felt thanks to the School Board for their earnest co-operation in this publication: to our principal. Mr. Kittinger, for all the encouragement he has offered in times of doubt and hesitancy: to Miss Matheny for the invaluable aid she has given us in the preparation of our articles; to Mr. Conner, our faculty treasurer, for his able assistance to our business manager ; and lastly, to our esteemed and worthy fellow students for their most willing and constant co-operation, for their readiness to comply with and carry out the requests of the start' and for their support of the publication : and to any others, who. without our knowledge, may have given ns assistance. Page fixt 7 H E M A P L E La Porte High School. Lii Porte. Indiana ’•� • fix T H li M A r L H lustnru nf the Ha Jartc iJiglf riuml JASPER PACKARD HH N the year 1833 the first school (v) house was built in the citv of La- t’orte. It was constructeil of logs not unlike the cabins of pioneer days, 'flic graded schools were established in 1856, and in the same year a school building was erected in each ward. After the first term a grammar department was opened in an old frame building belonging to Y. I). Farnsworth, which stood not far from the present location of the high school building. A high school department was soon organized which was first taught by Jasper Packard, who later served with distinction in the army and still later was elected representative to congress. The upstairs of the old Porter school was used for the first high school classes. In 1863. under the direction of Judge 1 lannah. Rev. Noyes, and Lafayette Crane, the high school building known now as the Central School was erected. At this time only the first floor was fin- ished. the high school classes using one of the upper rooms, unplastered, for rec- itation. At this time, too, Noble Street between Clay and lackson Streets was dosed, thus giving the entire square for school purposes. The school year of 1869-70 enrolled sixty pupils in the high school with an average attendance of forty-five. This school year consisted of ten months. There were two course offered: tire English department, which required arithmetic, grammar, natural history, physiology, chemistry, rhetoric. English literature trigonometry, moral science, botany and astronomy; and the classical department, which required Latin, arith- metic, physiology, book-keeping, Greek, algebra, trigonometry and astronomy, and offered French as an optional study. The class of 1869 enrolled two gradu- ates: the class of 1870, ten. Non-resident pupils were charged ten dollars for the first term and eight dollars for each sub- sequent term. In 1872 the upper story of the Central building was completed. The assembly room was fitted up with furniture of the latest and most approved pattern, seats to the number of 144 being provided and an organ added. Soon after, a school bell, the purchase of which had been urged for some time, was hung in the tower so that it shall speak with no uncertain sound to all the city and its environs. Its ab- sence has proved demoralizing to both teacher nad parents.” In the school year of 1872-73 the course called English de- partment was changed to the term, gen- eral course, and that of classical depart- ment to college preparatory course. In 1873, the library can he said to have had T H i M A r L li Page seven its beginning. The American Encyclo- paedia, Chambers,Cyclopaedia of English Literature, a number of histories, and other works were purchased. Two years later the inventor'- showed a list of 369 volumes. In 187 too, we first hear of a chorus with a course in harmony for jun- ior -and senior classes. In 1877, the seating capacity of the assembly room was taxed to its utmost and for a period of two years, juniors and seniors were obliged to do their studying at home, coming to school only for recitations. !n 1883, the college course was extend- ed in history and English. The German and Latin courses were abandoned and in their places were created two English courses. One of these, the short English course, covered all the work of the ninth and tenth grades and was especially adapted to pupils who wished to enter commercial pursuits. The full English course covered the work of four years and was adapted to the wants of young people who did not intend to enter col- lege. Mention should be made of the fact that at about this time the physical laboratories in the basement of the build- ing were enlarged. In 1887 the La Porte High School was placed on the three years’ accredited list of Michigan. Indiana and Purdue univer- sities. In 1890 the art department was organ- ized and two years later the commercial department. In 1894 the present high school building was erected. In 1005 there was established a regularly organ- ized department of manual training with equipment tor bench work, sloyd and pat- tern making; and a domestic science de- partment with equipment for instruction in sewing and cooking. The High School Alumni Association has done much toward establishing these branches in the schools. Those pupils in attendance during the ’90's will remember with pleasure the various entertainments and cantatas giv- en, the proceeds of which went to pur- chase the pictures and statuary distribu- ted in the assembly and recitation rooms. In 1892 the commencement exercises took their present form. Before this, class histories, prophecies, etc., were read on Thursday and the essays written by the various members of the class, at com- mencement, on Friday. At present there is some discussion a to whether the for- mer plan is not the better one. The present high school offers four years’ work in each of the following: English, history, science, commercial branches, Latin, art (pictorial), art (dec- orative), art (technical), manual train- ing, music and mathematics. The German work is a three years’ course. These stud- ies are grouped into the Latin, scientific, commercial and industrial courses. Dur- ing the last few years other changes have been made, all tending to raise the standard of the school and to increase the efficiency of its work. The La Porte High School is a member of the North Central Association of Col- leges and Secondary Schools; this means that the colleges and universities of the middle west are willing to accept for en- trance requirements, the work done in our school. The eastern colleges and universities are gradually recognizing the members of this association, until now nearly all of them will admit our stu- dents on the certificate plan, requiring very few examinations. This speaks well for the grade of work done in the high school. 5-. S. P tt tight T H E M A 1 L E (Tin' ffinpk :§ taff Editor in Chief Van Dien Terry. Associate Editor I ., i Ivcrs ilcox. Literary. Donald Crawford. Athletics ........... lfrtd llorinann Music and Dramatics ....Ruth Mann. Exchange . Katherine ITancis Jokes ..Warren T. Mithoff. Art Ihisiness Manager Associate business Manager . . . . •acuity Treasurer Page ten T Ji M A r I. II Cite %oarb of fcfrucaticm E. JULIUS LONN, President L. A. HAVERLY. Secretary OLIVER LUDLOW. Treasurer T 11 II M A r I. E Page tltxtn I’-tge twelve 1 II Ii M A P L h ARTHUR DHAMER. Graduate Indiana State Normal. Indiana University, A. B. Course, (iraduate Student Chicago University, (iraduate Student Wisconsin University. (Iraduate Student Columbia University. Superintendent Schools. Leiters, Indiana. Superintendent Schools. Talma, Indiana. County Superintendent, Fulton County. Indiana. Principal of La Porte High School, La- Porte. Indiana. Superintendent of Schools. La Porte, In- diana. JOHN W. RITTINGER. Michigan Agricultural College, 1� . S. Student Michigan University. (Iraduate Student. Chicago I niversity. Superintendent of Schools. Walkerton, Indiana. Superintendent of Schools. Rolling Prai- rie, Indiana. Superintendent of Schools. New Carlisle, Indiana. I lead of History Department, High School, South I lend, Indiana. Principal of La Porte High School. La Porte. Indiana. AGNES V. ANDERSON. Graduate LaPortc (hid.) High School. Augustana College, Rock Island, 111., A. P� . Student Michigan University. Instructor in Latin and German. Fair- mount (hid.) High Sehooi. Instructor in Latin. La Porte (Tnd.) High School. Page thirteen T II Ii M A r L E ELIZA 15 ETH I. MAT 11 EX V. Graduate Illinois Wesleyan Academy. Illinois State Normal University. Chicago Cnivcrsity, A. 15. Instructor in English and History, Dela- van (Til.) High School. Instructor in History. Dixon (111.� High School. Instructor in English, La Porte (Ind.) I Ugh School. FRED VY. IT RAW. Graduate nderson (Ind.) High School. Indiana Cnivcrsity. A. 15. instructor in History. New Albany (Ind.) I Iigh School. Instructor in History. LaPorte (Ind.) High School. CLAIRE O'HAIR. Graduate Laurel ( Ind.) High School. I niversity of Illinois. A. I� . Instructor in German and History, Tus- cola (111.) High School. Instructor in German and History. Un- ion City ( Ind.) High School. Instructor in German. Greenfield (Ind.) High School. Instructor in German. LaPorte (Ind.) High School. Page fourteen T H li M A r L li CARL IT. GRIFFEY. Gaduate New Augusta (Ind.) High School. Indiana University, A. B. Student Indiana State Normal. Student Butler College. Indianapolis. Principal Cowan Schools, Cowan, Ind. Instructor in Mathematics, Ua Porte [ Ind. I Iigh School. R. ARL ) WALKER. Graduate Brownsburg ( Ind. ) High School. Student Indiana University. Instructor in Commercial Department, Vincennes (Ind.) High School. Instructor in Commercial Department, La Porte (Ind.) High School. I. L. CONNER. Graduate La Gro (Ind.) High School. Purdue University. B. S. Instructor in Science, Peru (Ind.) High School. Superintendent Schools. Tipton, Indiana. Instructor in Science. Lawrenceburg ( Ind.) High School. Principal High School, Pekin, Illinois. Instructor in Science. La Porte (Ind.) High School. Page fijtetn T H E M A r L E W. F. KRATLI. Graduate Knox (Ind.) High School. Indiana University. A. B. Student Indiana State Normal. Student Valparaiso University. Instructor in Science. Mathews (Ind.) High School. Instructor in Science, -Kcntland (Ind.) High School. Instructor in Chemistry, LaPorte (Ind.) I iigh School. NELL F. TAYLOR. Graduate I ake View High School, Chi- cago, Illinois. Graduate Chicago Normal School. University of Illinois, A. B. Instructor in Chicago Schools. Instructor in German, Enid (Okla.) High School. Instructor in English and Algebra. La- Forte (Ind.) High School. i 11. SIMONS. Graduate German Gymnasium. Graduate Royal Academy of Technol- ogy. M. E.. Berlin. Instructor m Art and German, St. Louis, Missouri. Instructor in Art and German, Milwau- kee. Yis. Instructor and Supervisor in Art, La- Forte (Ind.) Schools. Page sixteen T H R M A r L R WILLIAM A. MAILMANN Sun lent Ohio State University. Student Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio. Assistant Principal in Manual Training in C. M. Schwab School. Supervisor and Instructor in Manual Training. LaPorte (Ind.) High School. IDA 1L KR1 LG. Graduate C harleston, Illinois. Graduate merican Institute Normal Methods. Evanston. 111. Supervisor of Music, Christman ( 111.) Schools. Supervisor of Music, Kansas (111.) Schools. Supervisor of Music, Shelbvvillc (111.) Schools. Supervisor of Music. LaPorte (Ind.) Schools. AMY ISABEL PELT. Graduate Morgan High School, Clinton. Conn. Graduate Pratt Institute. New York. Instructor Domestic Science, Fergus Falls, Minn. Instructor Domestic Science. State Col- lege. Penn. Supervisor and Instructor Domestic Sci- ence. LaPorte ( Ind.) Schools. (Lite Jiistnru nf the (Class of HI 12 UR freshman year opened with Mr. Deamer as principal and Mr. Wood as superintendent. His son, Paul Wood, expressed a wish not to be nominated for the president” so Donald Crawford was elected, and presided at meetings which were models of order and decorum. The first real event in our high school career was a football game with the sophomores, in which we are proud to say that we didn’t get beat any more than five to nothing. Our memor- able class party at Francis’s followed. On this occasion we were honored by a visit from the rest of the town, including a few sophomores, who absconded with the limners of our bobs and made their pres- ence generally apparent. We passed the time in the thrilling games of barber shop and winkuni, and early next morning waded through the slush to the street car track; but we were happy. We had had a class party. Our president, Donald Crawford, and Gilbert I lennesey, at this time single, were the only real sports in the class. They took girls. The second year was like unto the first. K. V. D. Terry w as elected president, and captain of the foot ball team, which, by tin� way, was beaten ten to nothing this time. Great credit is due to Mr. Terry as it was under him that Physical Direc- tor Formalin began his athletic career. The class party this year w as held at the home of Lee McLean and was compara- tively uneventful. Winkuni was again the favorite pastime, and this year we de- parted in peace, visited only by a few juniors, whom we took pity on and fed. Fred Pummel was elected president for the junior year and early in the fall appointed committees for junior recep- tion. This year again under Terry, we held the seniors down to a tie—nothing to nothing—in our annual foot ball game. Our first class party was held at the home of Poss Hackctt. in Otis. and. hav- ing outgrown such child-like amusements as winkuni, we essayed “clap in and clap out” with great success. Some of the juniors who attended this party arrived home the next morning by three o’clock, while the last loiterers are reported to have crawled into bed at about seven. In the meantime the finance committee had bestirred themselves, and. on the twenty-seventh and eighth of November, gave a benefit at the Phoenix which net- ted over a hundred dollars to the class. With this as a nest egg. they gave a se- ries of six dances, several food sales, and a glee club performance at the school, for the junior reception fund. Late in the year we had another class partv, at the home of Norcnc Harbert, and then ev- erybody settled down to wait for junior reception. Friday, June the ninth, the entire junior class was dismissed and re- paired to Eagle I fall where the reception was to be held. All day the hall was a busy scene, and by six o’clock it was ready for the social climax of the class of nineteen twelve. It was decorated in the colors of the juniors and seniors. The entire evening was a tremendous success. W'e had danced until two o’clock and had spent more money than any other class in history and we were content. The Tuesday after the reception, we had our class scrap. This ceremony be- gan in the fifth ward when a small army of juniors, marching toward the fair grounds, was attacked and overcome by a band of seniors, attired in jerseys and tennis shoes, among other things: and was concluded when about half a dozen juniors walked back to town, after Lar- son’s Cadillac had left them about five miles out. Thus cndelh the third chron- icle. The class of nineteen twelve, seniors at last, elected Harold Brown president and defeated the rest of the school at foot ball, as a matter of course. The score was five to twenty. After much inter- nal strife, class pins were ordered and. after more strife, paid for. Poss Hackett again acted the part of host and our sen- r n a m a p l n Pagt uinttetH ior class party also was held at his home in ()tis. Then the spirit which had prompted us when we broke all previous records in the junior year, began to make itself manifest again, and it was soon de- termined to edit the initial number of an annual, which we hoped would be taken up by succeeding senior classes. Needless to say, we arc proud of this venture. ( f our class play, our commencement, and the succeeding alumni reunion, which will follow, nothing can be said, as ibis is a history, not a prophecy; but they will certainly be marked by the same spirit of unity, which have characterized our entire high school career, and, as vve The attitude of the senior class of ev- ery high school is an important factor in the general welfare of the school. They can be of great assistance to the manage- ment of the school by inculcating the proper school spirit, or they can make it very difficult by encouraging disloyalty. I feel that the publication of the Maple bv our senior class is a school interest tint should be commended. The busi- ness-like way. and the splendid school spirit with which the class undertook the look back over that career, we arc proud to say that we belong to the class of nineteen twelve. —£. B. Wilcox, ’12. CLASS OFFICERS. i Iarold Brown—President. Howard Filie—Vice President. Katherine Francis—Secretary. Van Dien Terry—Treasurer . Donald Crawford—Member of High School Finance Com- mittee. Ruth Mann—Member of High School Literary Committee. project; their excellent judgment in the selection of staff officers and the staff’s good sense in always considering the best interests of the entire school; have not only been a fine demonstration of the right sort of co-operation, but have been an excellent training for all concerned in� team work. '1’he high school has received much substantial good as a result of the ear- nest and loyal effort of the class of 1912. —J. IT. Rittinger, Prin. THE CO Adah M. Austin.—E. Alfred Bormann.—S. Louis W. Bortz.—E. Vera Brooks.—S. 1 Iarold T. Brown.—S. Isabelle Burns.—S. Lula Carpenter.—C. W illiam J. Clark.—C. Donald Crawford.—I.. Edward Curran.—S. Louise A. Diesslin.—S. Walter S. Earll—S. Eileen Ellis.—E. Howard Ellis.—E. I lelen Egbert.—S. Evadna blood.—L. Katherine A. Francis.—L. Claude B. Freese. Alfred Gangwer. Julius Guenther.—S. Ross Hackett. Norene Harbert.—E. (iodfrey 11 art well.—S. U R S E S Nellie Heald.—L. Ruth Holland.—E. May Janes. Gladys Johnson.—L. S. Lillian Johnson.—I.. I )avid Kaplan.—I.. alter E. Kipp.—S. Arthur Irving Kunzc.—S. Erna LcRoy.—L. . Fayctta Lingard. Ruth Mann.—L. I Iarold R. Martin.—L. Warren 'I'. Mithoff.—L. Sheldon Northam.—E. F. Ixslic Osborn.—E. Cecil Roberts.—S. Fred Rummel.—L. Emilia Schallow.—S. William Tanke.—S. Richard Van Dien Terry.- 1.. Byers Wilcox,—L. Emma L. Youngstrom.—L. Marguerite Zumstein.—C. Page lictu If Alfred Bormann Harold T. Brown Louis W. Bortz Isabelle Burns Adah Austin Vera Brooks Lulu Carpenter William J. Clark Page tweuty-tufii T H E M A P L E Katherine A. Francis Alfred Gangwer Julius Guenther Norene Harbert Ross Hackett Godfrey Hartwell Nellie Heald Claude B. Freese T II E M A PEE Page twenty-three Ruth Helland Lillian Johnson Arthur Irving Kunzc ■a Erna LeRoy Page twenty-four r li E M A r L E Fayetta Lingard Cecil Roberts Sheldon Northam Fred Rummel 7 7 11 1XI ATI. Ii Pact tU'tHtjr-five Emma Schallow William Tanke E. Byers Wilcox Margaret Zumstein Emma Youngstrom Page twenty-six T II E M A P L E Words by E. I � . Wilcox. Moderato. IV.Ml [ z =m Music by Warren T. MithofT. iij t_ I I. « )ur school days now are passing and The closing day draws near: We've fought the fight, And by our might Have reached our senior year. ()ur day to graduate will come And we are not dismayed; Toward vict’rys new. t )ur courage true Will lead us unafraid. Hut now new problems face us. and Life’s doors arc opened wide: New duty calls Us from the halls Where we were wont to bide. And yet we do not tremble, for ()ur strength full well we know: In life’s hard race We’ll take our place, Our colors we will show. 2. Our school has been our homestead and An alma mater kind; i’ehind its walls. Within its halls A lasting home we find. We never can forget our school No matter where we roam, We’ll wander back, O’er life’s long track. To call our school our home. 7 II II M A r I. E Page Iweitly-seven JUNIORS '.! • twenty-right T H n M A P L B (the HJmttnr (Class Ijistnru I is a vital fact, one well worth knowing and remembering. that in September, nineteen hundred and nine, a class of some seventy strong, alen ami interested if somewhat fright- ened was initiated into the rounds of high school activities with an appropriate talk by Mr. Kittingcr, the principal. The cla. s. individually, were so very much elated over the fact that tb - were now in a position from which they could gaze on those much talked of seniors that even the thought of the dear ones left be- hind could not dampen their spirits; for they felt that even with these missing there were still enough remaining to make a worth while history in the high school. All through our three years of school- ing we have been active in social, ath- letic and educational pursuits. Our class parties have been well arranged and have l een rare treats to the other clas boys. We have given entertainments in the high school auditorium and elsewhere, and without fail have taken our part in all programs either musical or literary. The annual junior reception is being planned and we are confident of its suc- cess. Representatives for almost every kind of athletics played in our school have been taken from our class. Earl Wise as forward on the basket ball team proved himself a most efficient player, this year, and Leroy Holm has made an excellent record in track work. We have a great many ambitious pu- pils. Some of these are quick and bright; others are capable and studious. A great deal of ability is shown in mathematics and English and judging from the past work there ought to be a few good crit- ics, one or two poets, some excellent ptose writers and some who should take up the teaching of language. Much cred- it is due Miss Matheny for the aptitude of the junior class in English. That the artists of the class have no mean ability is proved by their contribu- tions to this book. The many, too, who arc interested in the art of manual train- ing have preserved a remembrance of our class and of their work by the presenta- tion of a large grandfather clock to the eighth grade history room, and a library bench to the high school auditorium. There are some of the class who have the qualities of good leaders and who have infused the spirit of true democracy into tiie hearts of their fellow students, thereby enabling the faculty to obtain the best results. The presidents have shown their char- acters ljoth by great deeds and little un- conscious actions. Henry Brockman, the German student, was given the honor of being our first president and accomplish- ed his work successfully. Walter Miller, with former experience as financial rep- resentative. took the chair the second year and during our junior and busiest year. Earl Wise has been our admirable leader. Ilis efforts are duly appreciated. It is the ambition of the juniors of 1012 to close their work in a manner satisfactory to the faculty and praise- worthy to themselves. —Margaret Terry. 13. Page thiily T H H M A r L Ji (Tin' JJmttm Class iUcctinq On a certain Tuesday morning, “Father John” did loud proclaim That the junior meeting, Monday, was postponed 'cause so few came, And because of its importance, he did heartily implore That there be a full attendance that aft- ernoon at four. In his announcements, Wednesday, we were all surprised to hear That another junior meeting would be called, and it was clear Twas a question of importance; yet when Friday had arrived We- learned that their assembly on Thurs- day was short-lived. Before the day was over, the president again Tried to call a junior meeting, but his efforts were in vain. And so, among these lively, jolly, happy high-school folk, The meeting of the juniors has become a standing joke! -R. tl .S'.. ’14. I'agf Ikit ty-tico T U : M A r L Ji IWk of Chnniii4i 5-- iipluuuiirc (Elass CHAPTER I. The tribe gathered—a period of rest decreed—the numbers of the band. i. Now there abode in that land which borders on river Knowledge, men of the tribe of Connelly-land and they were a people mighty in valor. _ And it came to pass on the seven- teenth day of the tenth month, of the sec- ond year, of the reign of Arthur, the King, that a great multitude was gather- ed together unto that place which is call- ed Assembly; for it had been spread abroad with a great noise, yea even with the noise of the printing press, that these were preparing to make a journey unto that country which is called I ligh-school- land. 3. And when the time had fully come, I lie scribes and the elders and the mighty men of valor of the tribe of Connelly land, entered in to that place which is called Assembly ami all the people re- joiced exceedingly, and did clap their hands. 4. And the ruler spake unto the pil- grims, yea many words of counsel and warning spake he unto them and they saw that his words were good and wore greatly pleased in their hearts. 5. And a period of rest was proclaim- ed by the king and all rejoiced greatly. And the number about to go on the jour- ney was fifty-one. CHAPTER II. The beginning of the pilgrimage—the division of the march—the tests of the pilgrims. 1. Now when the period of rest was fully passed, all were again assembled on the borders of that district which is called I'reshmandom. 2. And the High Priest, John the lust, spake unto them and expounded un- to them the plans for the journey, say- ing: 3. Behold, among you are many men who arc mighty in valor, but there are also among you many who are less strong in bodv but keen of mind and of great cunning. 4. Wherefore, it is not meet that ye shall travel by one road, but ye shall trav- el by divers ways. Choose ye, therefore, which ye will take.” 5. Now the names of the roads were Cifitneics. Xital. Laicremmoc, and Lair- itsudnni. which being interpreted are Scientific, Latin, Commercial and Indus- trial. 6. And again the High Priest spake unto them and said, “Hear, O ye people. At the end of every two months and of every five months, trial shall be made, and if ye prove not yourselves to be val- iant and faithful, ye, even ye shall most certainly flunk.” 7. Now the people rebelled in their hearts against this thing, but none durst raise their voice against it. for is it not the law, Rebel not against the authority of the High Priest or assuredly thou shalt receive the eighth hour.” � S. And when the High Priest had ceased, they entered the territory of the I rrdimcn and traveled until they reach- ed the utmost borders of I'reshmandom, even unto Sophomoreland. 9. And again Arthur, the King, de- creed a rest, and great was the joy of all. CHAPTER III. The yearly festival is held—the cus- tom of the land in regard to it—the in- habitants of the land are sorely disgusted —dissension arises among the pilgrims— the colors are changed. !. And when the season of rest had fully passed, the pilgrims entered the land of the Sophomores and took it unto themselves. 2. Now it was the custom among the tribes of the realm of High-chool-land, to hold, each year, a feast known as a class party. 3. Put it came to pass that during the second year of the rule of King Arthur Patf thirty- our T II E M A P L E that none was held, for the country roundabout was without a suitable place tor the festival. 4. Now it came to pass that the in- habitants of the surrounding territory, who greatly enjoyed interfering with these assemblies, mocked the pilgrims and cried out. “Lo, these people are a timid people, and do tremble in their hearts and their fear of 11s is exceeding great. 5. Then arose a mighty man of the tribe of the pilgrims, and lie was goodly to look upon, and did comb his hair straight back from his forehead and his name was Cecil, and he spake unto the people, saying: 6. “Verily, if we do not this thing we are sissies.” 7. And the people cried with a loud voice, Tobuye.” which being interpreted is “You bet. 8. Now certain of the Gentiles desir- ed greatly to join with the pilgrims, for it was rumored that there would be much to cat and these Gentiles were a hungry people. j. Wherefore, as their number was small and as they were not a warlike peo- ple. their petition found favor in the eves of the pilgrims, yea, in the sight of the captain thereof; and the Gentiles made a covenant with the pilgrims and were al- lowed to go. 10. Hut now it came about that those who had promised, for hire, to carry the pilgrims to that place which was set aside for the festival were short of tem- per and discourteous and cried: 11. “Lo, these people are not of the number of the pilgrims, therefore, they shall not ride but shall go by foot, yea. verily, they shall hoof it. 12. And the hunger of these people was great, so they did walk to the festi- val, and also thus returned they from the festival: and the thing displeased them, lor the road was rough and muddy (it being just after the rainy season), the night dark and the way long. 13. Now the names of these Gentiles were Robert, son of Hosmcr, Sheldon, the Northamite, Julius, called Good-na- tured. Howard, surnamed the Strong, and Van Dion, yea, even he whom the Gentiles called the Handsome. 14. Now during the sixth month, of the second year, of the pilgrimage, mur- innrings arose from the people, for the colors of the banners did not find favor in the eyes of some, and they clamored for a change. 15. And the scribes and the elders as- sembled the people and spake unto them concerning the cause of discontent. 16. And when they had ceased, lots were cast, and behold, maroon and white were chosen for the banners. 17. Then the people went on their way rejoicing, and for a space there was peace in the land. — Donald Hair, T4. Pag thirty Ux 7 II E M A P L E iFri'slmu'u N glancing over the Maple,”—the valiant effort of the senior class,— the reader should not fail to re- member that in all well regulated schools there is a freshman class long before the senior class can exist. In fact if there were no freshmen class, it follows natur- ally that there could be no senior class. In the fall of 1911. there appeared on the scene as freshmen a most remarkable class,—remarkable especially for two things: its great intellectual powers, and its great number. (ff these two charac- teristics the former was the one which excited the greater amount of attention, —in fact, the unner classmen lost no op- portunity to comment upon it. Some one may dispute the statement that there were seventy of its, but the seeming smallness of our number was due only to the fact that some of us were so tiny that the great, giant upper classmen had to look twice to be able to sec us. This last re- mark with regard to size refers of course only to the girls, for the boys were so large and strong that the older boys nev- er even considered the question of at- tempting a hazing. At our first class meeting, we elected liie honorable” Robert Wilcox president, Frank Lutman vice-president, Leola Ter- ry secretary and treasurer, Anita Barnes member of the literary committee and Norman Kasbaum member of the finance committee. Gilbert Britzen was honored, without election, with the title of “class clown. but as he left school the honor was divided among several of the less capable boys. All of the officers have been wonderfully efficient. In athletics this class is as good as. if not better than most freshmen classes. 'File boys formed a basket ball team early in the year, and have made an enviable record in their games with the sopho- mores. and with the team from tiie sev enth and eighth grades. Our class is fully as original as the upper classes. To tell the whole truth, the unusualness of our expressions seems to be a never ending source of amuse- ment to both teachers and older students. Although we haven't said that the fox ate the Spartan youth’s victuals.” we have called some of the men in ancient his- tory, “dead-beats,” and have said in English that Prince John was trying to make a hit at the tournament. So far. we have had two well attended class parties, at both of which we had the time of our lives.” The first was at the home of Warren Hanson, and the second at the Ben Hur hall. Both times we suc- ceeded in balking the attempts of the up- per classmen to steal our lunch, and al- though a few smart juniors did gain en- trance at our first party, before we arriv- ed, they didn’t gain much by their bold- ness because they were compelled to walk all the way home. At the last party only Bob. the school clown.” slipped in, and 'ne had to crawl thtough the keyhole. The only reason he was allowed to remain was that our boys didn't like to fight one so smali. s we have a good start in athletics, in social activities, and in our studies, we hope to have the teachers say as we go on, that our class was the best that ever passed through the high school. —Leola Terry, '15. Vage thirty-tight 7 I E M A P L h “Che Ifreshies” Kali for the Presides, They’re G. K..! I4!veil if they arc teased Night and day. They have the largest class In old High, They‘11 he Somphoinores Bye and bye! - A S. l'.i£f forty 7 E M A P L E Atlilctirs ❖ ! 2V ITILETICS in the La Porte high school have not flourished the last three years as much as in the past. Although good basketball teams have been developed, the interest in football, baseball, track, and field has greatly de- clined; so much so that the situation all thru, this year has been one of much dis- cussion. There was no football team on the field in either 1910 or 1911. This tact can be accounted for in various ways. A feel- ing that football is not a sport for high school students is gradually gaining a hold upon the thinking people of Ameri- ca. This is the case in our school, and, although the pupils do not greatlv feel this, the faculty have so expressed them- selves. Since a ban of this sort is being placed on football it will be but a few years until Rugby does not exist. It now remains for 11s to decide what shall take the place of it. Soccer football might be substituted for two or three years and if it became popu- lar, as no doubt it would, it could be tak- en up as a high school game in place of football. The danger of serious injury in Soccer is much less than it is in Rug- by and Soccer can be made as fast and as exciting as Rugby, both to the spectator and to the player. If this game should be played for two or three years, there is no question but that just as much keen rivalry could be produced between differ- ent schools as is now displayed when two teams clash in a game of Rugby. Another sport, baseball, might be given a tryout in place of Rugby. IJaseball can be made one of the cleanest forms of ath- letics in high schools with the exception of certain lines of track and field work. Much more science is required in base- ball than in the smash and tear of foot- ball. The one great argument against baseball is the fact that it is played in the spring in most high schools and as a rule the students do not care for the same sport two successive seasons. The jx)siiion which the faculty takes in regard to the eligibility of men and the purity of athletics must he mentioned. First, the rules which govern the eli- gibility of students are very stringent. No person is allowed to enter any form of athletics unless he has lived up to these requirements and has the consent of the principal to participate. This man car- ries out these regulations with a rod of iron and if such were the case in all our schools, the standard of athletics would be much higher. Second, purity of athletics has been a subject of much discussion during the last year. The whole school stands for the cleanest kind of sport. Visiting teams are always given a square deal ami the contests between various schools arc kept as free from dirty playing as is pos- sible. Therefore it can be said in closing that La Porte High School has stood for, and it is hoped always will stand for the high- est standard of athletics. TRACK AND FIELD. Although our school sent a few men to the Northern Indiana track meet at No- tre Dame last year, they did not succeed in carrying away any points. There are several reasons why this was true. The fellows did not show much enthusiasm in this branch of athletics and as a result only a few were trying for the team, and part of these were on the ineligible list. Another obstacle to the success of the team was the lack of a suitable gymna- sium. The building which was used for this purpose was a little old school build- ing, which was kept up by students who did not do their duty very well. It is hoped that in the next two or three years the I .a Porte city school board will see the necessity of a physical culture depart- ment. and that having seen this, they will erect a building which will provide for this need. When this comes about much more spirit will be shown by the pupils T II Ii M A P L E Page forty-one of the high school than heretofore and many more successful teams will he turned out. The prospects for an excellent track team arc very bright this year. Much en- thusiasm was shown at the first meeting of the candidates. Training started in the week following the closing of the basketball season and more men arc now out trying for the team than in the pa.� t tour or five years, i he boys have the . M. C. A. to tram in until it is time to work outside, and things are moving along rapidly. Mr. Walker, who developed a success- ful team from green material at Vin- cennes, Indiana, last year will coach our fellows this year and he lias gone about ii in such a manner that the men are work- ing like Trojans. It is predicted, and by good authority, that our school will car- ry off at least twenty points in the North- ern Indiana meet. In conclusion, we will say Uial we hope this will be the case—it uill he. if the fel- lows show their mettle and exert their ut- most efforts in trying to bring glory to the memorv of LaPorte High School. FOOTBALL. In the fall of 1911 an effort was made to oganize a football team. At the stall everyone was enthusiastic and the pros- pects for developing a team were good, but upon looking more thoroughly into the matter, several discouraging facts were revealed. One was the ruling of the State Athlet- ic Association which declared that each man trying for the team must have the written consent of Ins parents, and also a doctor’s certificate stating that he was physically able to play football. This rule affected tiie LaPorte high school very seriously—more so than it did the larger schools, for in such schools there are a greater number of men who can secure tiie necessary permission: here the secur- ing of the signatures from the parents and the physicians was no easy matter, and as a result there were not enough fel- lows out to make even a first team, to say nothing of a second. 'Flic rule may lie a good one, but nevertheless it is respon- sible for our not having an eleven. ( � ur school itself has a number of reg- ulations which must be met before one can take part in any athletic contest. These, in part, arc very good, for it makes those pupils hustle who are in- clined to let their studies slide, and who would fail, were it not for the fact that they have athletics as a stimulus to keep them above the passing mark. On the other hand some of the best athletes are thrown out on a condition which the students themselves feel is wroiur. Terry, who was captain elect for the season of 1911, together with several members of the faculty, must be given credit for untiring efforts to organize a team. These men worked hard, and the LaPorte high school could have had a good eleven had all the fellows displayed as much spirit and enthusiasm as they. Mr. l?ravy and Mr. Walker offered their services as coaches and were ready to give their time to help in developing a last eleven with what material they could get together. They went so far as to -tart a schedule, and would have com- pleted it. arranging games with all the schools of Northern Indiana, but at this stage the football spirit dwindled to such an extent that the matter was carried no farther. An interclass game between the sen- iors and juniors in which the seniors came off with colors dying, defeating “Pig Louie’s” eleven by the score of eleven to five, took place the latter part of September. Everyone prophesied an easy victory for the '12 eleven, but it can be seen by the score that the class did not have things their own way. but that the junior bunch had something to say in the matter. large crowd witnessed this game and the LaPorte high school would have loy- ally supported a team had one been put in the field. Page forty-two T II E M A P L E BASKET BALL La Porte High School started their bas- ket hall season by defeating Valparaiso, 18-16. This victory augured well for a successful team, but Michigan City soon shattered our hopes by beating 11s on 0111 own floor by four points, after wc had practical!) won the game in the Hist hall with the score 18-7. '1 he next game was with Mishawaka, which team was defeat- ed by our quintet in a very close game with the final result 16-13. Our five put up scrappy games against Gary, Goshen and South Bend, but were defeated in ev- ery contest. e split even with Eikhart, winning the game played with them on our door by the score of 31-30. This was the best game of the season, being by far the fastest and most exciting one. This brief sketch shows that so far as winning games is concerned we were not very successful, but our team won the reputation of being the cleanest five in Northern Indiana. This coupled with the fact that ail the visiting teams wcie given a square deal by the efficient refereeing 01 “Jack” Aspinall is an enviable record, one which at least can not be excelled by any other high school in northern Indi- ana. Another thing which makes our record enviable in the eyes of other teams, is the fact that none of the players had ever played before, and still, aided by the coaching of Mr. Bravy, and by the hard work and ceaseless efforts of Captain Terry, were able to put up hard fights in all the contests. All our home games were played on the Y. M. C. A. floor and we thank the man- agement of that institution for all the favors and courtesies shown us during our practices and games. The Y. M. C. A. wiil be a big factor in the making of winning teams here in the future, for ail the coming high school boys will have the opportunity now of playing basketball at that place. In many ways the season of 1911-12 was a success and the prospect of a good team for 1912-13 is excellent. pi miters of gasket iUall %’s for 1912 Van Die� Terry ............13 games Alfred Bormann ............13 games Julius Guenther ...........11 games Earl Wise ...............11 games Fred Rummel .............13 games Donald Crawford ......... 5 games T II E M A P L 11 Page forty-three CAP” Alfred Bormauu, the ’‘scrappy’ and heady right guard, was the “backbone” of the team. No matter what the odds, one could never tell from Bormann’s playing that La Porte was being beaten. Several times during the season Bonny lost his head for a few minutes but it was due to his “bulldog” tendencies and to his fighting spirit that several games were won. lie played the position of back guard where the responsibility was the greatest and the fight the thickest, and he played like a demon. We only regret that Bormann did not have a year’s ex- perience before starting the season. I f the team had an individual star he was that star. Although he had his heart and soul in the game at all times he often glanced up into the gallery in order to See-more. Bormann leaves us this year. Van Dien Terry, the popular captain and left guard, was the main spring of the team work, and although a little light to “mix it up” he was a dangerous man to opponents at all times. As a captain he w as one of the best that LaPorte High lias ever known. lie was in the game at all times and was never heard to address an official in an ungentlcmanly manner nor known to “lose his head.” Terry had perfect control of his men and no person- al feelings influenced his treatment of players. 1 Ie showed his cleverness by playing guard or forward as the occasion demanded. We shall miss the hard work- ing little captain when La Porte’s quintet makes its appearance next year. •BORMEY” Patt forty-four T B M A P L li Julius Guenther, the center, played a good, consistent game at this position. He was a cool and self possessed player and gave great confidence to the team when on the floor. He played against some of tlie best centers in this part of the state and held up his end well against them. There was hardly a game in which “Gin- ny” did not put tip a strong fight, lie was always cheerful and good natured and this fact counted a great deal in putting life into the team. lie had the happy faculty of getting his nose smashed in almost every game. Guenther will be missed next year. •GINNY Fred Rummel, the left forward, was our most consistent point getter. “Fritz” could generally be depended upon for at least two baskets in each game. lie ranks first as point maker for La Porte and made the team’s eighteen scores, alone, in the Mishawaka game. He was also the ablest free thrower on the team and in this capacity gained a great many more tallies for La Porte. “Fritz” piaved bas- ketball because he liked to make baskets bu he also got into the team work. I fe always wanted to raise cain.” FRITZ 7 H E M A P L E Page forty-five •SKINNY” Donald Crawford, our lair haired and good looking guard, was always read) to jump into practice or a game whenever called upon. I le was one of the most willing workers on the squad. He never lay down and was never heard to knock. He played in only a few games but in these few he showed his ability. Craw- ford made the opening basket of the sea- son and also secured two points in the last game. I le was a good “man.” Carl Wise, our speedy right forward, won fame by making over hand shots. He was a hard worker and was in the trame from start to finish. It was Wise who time after timc“brought down the house” bv his sensational goal shooting. Wise, however, had a great fondness for ice cream, candy and other forbidden things. He broke training several times before games and as a onsequence was unable to hold up his end of the nlay. He has been elected captain for next year’s team and as he is the only member of 1911-1912 quintet that will not graduate he will be the mainstay of the team of 1913. Good luck to him! Q •TUFF” Pat forty-it x T 7 R M A P L E BYK” I red YV. IJravy, the coach and faculty manager, must he given credit for what lie did toward developing a successful team this year. 1 le began with raw. green material, and by careful work and study he finally picked out a good five. He watched the team carefully and cor- rected a great many defects as the season progressed, lie also did a great deal toward furthering the “square deal” spir- it here in the school. He is a popular fellow about the school and ought to turn out a winning team next year. 1‘raw’s gieat fault is his enjoyment in talking. Byers ilcox. our guard, was the most willing worker on the team. “Uyk al- ways did his best every time lie was given a chance. He played only one game dur- ing our season, hut in that one game he showed his mettie by holding his man to four baskets. Alllio’ lie played in only the one game lie was a necessary to the team as the regulars for in practice he made the fiist team work couiinuaily and allowed no loafing. (He preferred to play against “1 riiz.”) He showed his versatility by playing good basketball at Kikhart. eating a dollar meal at Gary, playing the social lion at South Bend and making a speech on every trip. •COACHY T II Ii M A P L h Page forty-uvea -JACK John A. Aspinall, the V. M. C. A. Physical Director, lias made an enviable icpntation in this part of the state lor ef- ficient refereeing. Altho a new man in this section of the country (lie came from North Adams, Mass.), he soon became known as a ‘‘square official and was sought by other schools as well as by out own. Particularly did South Bend take a liking to Roughneck,” as he is called. Jack says, 1 call them as 1 see them. If 1 don’t get you the first time, I will the second.” •% •% L P. H. S. SONGS AND YELLS Kaza-ma-rooh, Raza-ma-rack, What’s the matter with orange and black? Rippity-Zippity. Sis. Boom. Bali. LaPorte High School, Rah, rah, rah. I )ne. two, three. Rah! Who are we? Rah! Who rah—who rah. Rickety rack—Rickety rack. Johnny on the hard tack. Eat ’em up—eat ’em up I.-P-H-S, Rah—Rah-Rah !” Bean soup, pork, and pumpkin pie, Auch du licbcr. LaPorte High.” Strawberry Short Cake. Huckleberry Pie, V-i-c-t-o-r-y. Are we in it? Well I guess, LaPorte High School, Yes, Yes, Yes. “Rush up a tin can, Shinny up a tree. LaPorte High School. Tee-1 Ice-llee.” I iooincracka. I ioomeracka, Bow, wow, wow. Chickeracka, Chickeracka. Chow, chow, chow. 1 iooincracka, Chickeracka, Sis, Boom. Bah, LaPorte High School, Rah—Kali—Rah! hat’s the matter with the team? I’lieyVc all right. Who’s all right ? I lie Team. Who says so? We do. Who arc. who arc. who are wc? We ,ne, wc are, we are tiie P-e-o-p-l-c-, I-a Porte.” Cheer for LaPorte. Boys. LaPorte must win. Light to the finish. Never give in. You do tlu best, boys We’ll do the rest. 1 oys. Cheer for the ’Victory. Say!—What : That’s What. What’s What? That’s what they all say. What do they all say ? 1.a Forte. Sis—Boom—Hurray. ’ 'age forty-eight T 11 Ji M A r L Ji LITERARY 7 li E M A P L E Page forty-� ine A H cita Jititiatiun ‘Jj VERY student of the old college was a prey to the first epidemic of society receptions. The arrival of a little square of pasteboard or of a long i;old envelope beneath a selected door of the dormitory announced that the pres- ence of the lucky fellow receiving it was desired at the annual autumn reception of the Sigma Chi or Eta Beta Pi or of sonic other of a host of renowned broth- erhoods, whose present membership own- ed practically all the property worth hav- ing turnout the whole country and each of whom could prove conclusively that Adam himself hail had the honor of being a charter member of his particular group. The flattered recipients of such bids were, however, not the only ones who knew the contents. Nor were even the senders thereof the only other ones who knew. By means of consultations and informal meetings of all interested fresh- ies, the contents were perfectly familiar to all. All week long the excitement was intense. Certainly Saturday would bring the last bunch of invitations. Some fel- lows were invited to attend several af- fairs and they were perfectly frank in allowing others to know of these signs of popularity. Not that they were supercil- ious though. Kenneth Willis at last hurried to his room to he away from it all, and sat down in his only chair in the midst of a glory of autumn sunlight which shone thru the curtainless window noon the bare walls of a room wholely lacking in decoration or luxury. Only his trunk and other necessary articles distinguished this room from an unoccupied one. His thoughts were not exactly in harmony with the day. For the first time in his life he wanted popularity. He had never been sufficiently interest- ed before to think over why he had miss- ed being one of some social group. Now Uic questions came. Why weren’t there lots of fellows here at school to seek his society and to send bids to receptions, and why didn't they want him to join their societies? As he looked back over his school life he realized that while others were having the times of their lives he had been slighted. This was a new light thrown on it. Now he knew why it hurt. He saw that he was different. He knew the other fellows had long lists of corres- pondents who wrote reams of letters and who waited eagerly for answers from them, l ie wrote weekly to his father and received a weekly answer. He used to write to Hal Wharburt years ago but the correspondence had dropped. He did not know who had written last. Now that he remembered Hal, his only real chum, he wished that lie were there, right then, to occupy the desolate room with him and to talk over old times. He couldn’t think of another fellow he’d really care even to hear from. He wondered wearily why it was he hadn't hosts of friends as his fath- er had always had. Why, his father had been the most popular fellow' in his town even in his prep. days. He’d been fought over by all the best frats in this same old college and had told Kenneth to he sure not to join any of the noisy societies that would rush him the first week, but to wait for the Delta bid and then accept. He laughed grimly. Of course it was natur- al that his father would expect all this for his boy. His father was a Delta. So he mused on. Of the two men Kenneth was equally as strong as the other and by far the more handsome but his reserved dignity warded oft familiarity, while the ready smile of Willis, Sr., made friends every- where. “Work before play for me.” was the father’s motto, and his favorite quota- tion was one from some old poet refer- ring to each man’s being equal to some six feet of sod. 1 le was often heard to say, “You can’t carry your money along so why not enjoy life to its full?” and he put this belief into practice to such an extent that his inherited fortune was nearly all gone. Responsibilities which I'jge fifty T II E M A P L E had rested on the father’s shoulders as lightly as freckles on one’s nose were gradually shifted to the son’s broad shoulders and arrived daily in the unat- tractive guise of a mortgage, long stand- ing debts, bills, etc. For Kenneth the road he should travel before he claimed his six feet of real estate was one full of opportunities and possibilities. Prepara- tion for this journey was a serious matter and occupied much time and thought. Just then a sophie, with arms piled high with clothes, with all kinds of pen- nants, and with sti earners of ties entered quite unceremoniously, deposited his load on one end of the bed, and sat down on the other, causing an avalanche of his belongings to roll toward him. Evidently this fellow in the chair was to be his roommate. “Well, old chap, I've just been wonder- ing who I’d have to bunk with. You know we Betas stayed so long at the house party that we’re obliged to take the leavings!” He eyed the leavings criti- cally and asked the possessor of the room, “Just come?” On being informed that Kenneth had arrived on the first day he viewed the bare walls, noted the absence of a pledge pin (he himself was a left over from the preceding year), reviewed the furniture, and sighed. Why is it that people on the ragged edge of a set always draw such a rigid circumference just outside of themselves, and rub it in to those excluded? This type does not wear well and when their friends tire of their conceit and shallow talk their company is no longer sought. Then they talk of the tiresome crowd and contradict whoever says they have been dropped and declare triumphantly that they climbed out. With a bored yawn and a stretch, the soph, finally finished relating his latest social triumphs and to Kenneth’s great relief sauntered down the hall. Dusk was coming on and Kenneth was dead tired. FIc wanted a chance to think it all over quietly. Perhaps that is why he failed to answer to his name when he heard some- one calling down the hall, but when the familiar broad shouldered figure stood in his doorway and the well remembered face of Hal Wliarburt smiled at him, he iost no time before clasping the out- stretched hand and demanding to know how he came there. They hastily cleared the bed and sat down to talk over everything that had occurred since they had last been togeth- er. They had little difficulty in persuad- ing the Beta pledge to remove himself and his possessions so that Hal might move in. Hal was a sophomore and a Delta and a very popular fellow. Their room was soon the most attractive one in the hall and was always filled with visit- ors. When the whole fraternity bunch met there a little later to go to a conven- tion, Kenneth was as agreeable as pos- sible for Hal’s sake and was absolutely unconscious of the fact that they were in- terested in him for any other reason than that he was Hal’s chum. Therefore, he was the most surprised fellow in the whole school when, a few days later, a Delta pledge was offered for his accept- ance. Every pledge was now doing more work daily for his “fratres in schola’ than he had ever done before in his life. Kach began to think that by far the ma- jority of the students wore the fraternity pin of his own crowd and had a long list of favors to ask, or rather to demand. The mails brought tons of congratula- tions and allowance checks, with addi- tional ciphers at the right side, to pay for initiation fees, dues, and other necessi- ties. Kenneth's fathei was overwhelming in his congratulation and praise. l ie was so glad his boy had not united with an- other set first and assured him that his modesty in not speaking of earlier popu- larity was most becoming, but warned him that he might not succeed as well in a practical way with so little self appreci- ation. Kenneth read this last bitterly, but said nothing and the mystery of the thing did not detract from its glory. As time went on initiation was the con- stant topic of conversation. The Deltas had always been noted for stiff initiations even in the elder Willis’s day, ami they firmly sustained their reputation at thi time. Kenneth’s father had written him T II Ii M A P L li Page fifty-one that they would put him through some trying stunts but bade him keep a stiff upper lip and not let them sec that he gave a rap even if lie did. 7 o the surprise of all the Deltas elect the initiation was for the most part indi- vidual try-outs. In the excitement of the great day Kenneth failed to notice that very little had been said to him. His turn arrived. He was prepared for anything, lie told himself. The worst they had ev- er done was to make a neat acid tattoo of llie coat of arms on a fellow’s back, lest he forget. Most of it was bluff. Young Willis, enter!” announced a voice. Kenneth opened the door and walked in as naturally as possible under the ex- citement. There was a dead silence ex- cept for a subdued conversation hastily hushed at his entrance, then an awkward pause as he stood and looked around. His eyes met those of several friends and he forced a smile. He was not given to smiling at nothing and the result was not altogether satisfactory. It was not re- turned, but instead the men sat silent in a semi-circle and seemed ill at ease and self conscious. The president stood be- fore them toying nervously with a roll of paper. At the end of a pause which seemed a century he said, “Well, you may as well hunt up a seat and we’ll end this matter.” Hal motioned him to a vacant chair beside himself and the president went on, Mr. Willis, you’ll be surprised at what I have to sav, but it’s better said now than later. I find it bard to begin since you have showed us all such a good time whenever we’ve dropped in for Hal. But since we know you well cnoueh to rea- lize that you’ll take it all right and will see that unless we tell you now—well, hang it all. T can’t express myself, hut I guess you understand. Under the cir- cumstances, we’re obliged to withdraw the pledge.” With Hal’s help Kenneth unfastened the pin and ribbons and Hal whispered, “Tell ’em it’s all right or that you don’t care or set up some bluff, quick! Awfully sorry.” With his brain whirling and his fath- er’s advice, so much like Hal’s, rimdmr in bis cars, he stood up and with no notion of what to say, began, “You’ve all been square and frank with me. all through. I don’t see how T came to think that you—Well. I do care and I’m sorry to disappoint you and—” Bill the shouts, laughter and confused congratulations shook the chandeliers as he took the oaths, received his pin and was carried out on their shoulders, a full fledged Delta. —Frances Jones, ’13. IJitst (6irls Tf IVE high school girls were gathered '■y! together at the Livingstons’, the main topic of their discussion be- ing a new girl who had just entered their class at school. “Well, girls,” said Alice Livingston, “how do you like her?” “Goodness gracious, she’s a fright!” exclaimed her sister. Nellie. “And it seems to me that she is a little too anx- ious to know us.” ”Yes, and I wonder where she got that silly style of hair dressing. I sup- pose it’s considered the latest fashion at the place she came from.” put in Georgia Blake, who was considered the class beauty, but who was not very popular. And girls,” said Nellie, “I’m sure that Bobbie won’t like her at all, aren’t you?” 1 should say not.” laughed Alice, adding scornfully, he’s very particular whom he likes, and he never chooses girls that thrust themselves on to people.” Did you just mention something Page fifty-two 7 H E M A P L E about Bobby?” questioned Jean. ‘‘Why, lie’s---” Slie stopped abruptly. ‘ What were you going to say, Jean?' asked Alice, sweetly. “Ob, nothing at all. murmured Jean, suddenly seized with a coughing spell. “Now listen, girls. exclaimed Bessie Woods. “We couldn’t possibly take her up, because 1 just know that she is the kind that would spoil all our fun!” “Why, girls, cried Georgia, disdain- fully. 1 hope that none of you have thought of taking her up. I certainly would leave you girls, if that were done. “Oh, Georgia,’’ said Bessie soothingly, “you must not think of such a thing; we wouldn’t let you. anyway.” “Really, girls.” this from Jean, called “The Wise,” “she doesn’t seem to me to be so bad and I feel that you will all change your opinions, sooner oi later. “Oh, bosh! exclaimed Georgia. You might know that Jean would have some- thing to say in her favor, but 1 simply won’t have a thing to do with her.” “It seems to me, said Nellie, “that we have enough quarrels among ourselves without the addition of another one to cause trouble.” “I don’t know about that, laughed Alice, “probably you would like another for that purpose. But. girls, let’s drop the subject, vvc art getting so cross. “Oh, girls. called Nellie, excitedly, from her seat at the window, “do come here, quick! Then waving her hands in the air she added, dramatically, “Behold our hated rival talking to our Bobbie! The girls rushed to the window, and beheld on the corner, “Bobbie. or Rob- ert Stanton, a very popular boy, and their greatest chum, talking with the much discussed personage. “Well,” said Bessie, meeklv. “I'm go- ing.” “So am I.” This from Georgia. A few days later, Jean. “The Wise,” dropped in to see the Livingston sisters, who had just returned from a visit in the country. “Oh, girls! she gasped, “itA too fun- ny for words!” “What is? asked Nellie, eagerly. “Mercy me, Jean,” said Alice, “don't stand there giggling ; do tell ns.” “Well to begin,” said Jean, “1 just met Bessie and Georgia, and they certainly have changed their opinions about that new girl, Lillian Redding. Bessie is just wild about her, while our dear Georgia sings her praises everywhere. Did you know that she is Bobbie’s cousin? Well, she is. Oh, me! Oh, my! By this time she had sunk weakly into a chair, exhausted with laughter. Neilic and Alice were staring at each other in bewilderment, then both burst into a laugh. “1 think we had better get acquainted as soon as possible,” said Alice. “I knew right away that she was just a fine girl. CDf M-OOUK IArfO rri c A c rc Oust J3O0D £ “And I’m sure we couldn’t help liking her, exclaimed Nellie, seeing that ev- ery one else does.” little later Jean left the house, smil- ing to herself. “Oh. those girls! she murmured. “They arc just too funny!' —Margaret Stciufcult, ’14. T II Ii M A P L E t’age fifty-three ICiflJnrti' Itigh cltiuil’s jJarahtsc i nst Of hidden swings, the secret laws of action. W hereby the powers that he, do rule our lives. Perform enactments, and make dread de- cisions, Which shape great Nature’s vent for all our woes into some vile infringement of the ty- rant’s laws, The exist of our pent up energies To some pretext for untoward punish- ment : Oh, great Muse, sing. At four, the sound of schoolroom bells The closing of the last hour tells. So sooner was the signal given, Than, as the rain that drops from heaven, First gently and then louder falls. So hurried steps along the halls At first were heard a scattering few. Then the dull murmur louder grew. The classroom doors were opened wide, And toward the cloak hall turned the tide; With books thrown down and voices raised. The day’s events are blamed or praised; While small groups gathered, here and there. ('onfuse the tumult in the air. And ever the sound of many feet On the bare hall floors the ear doth greet. And now the sound, quick as it came. Recedes,—the place is still again. And now a subtler sound appears; gentle murmur greets our ears. We look: Ijehold, the teachers all Have gathered in the outer hall, Discussing, as their subjects did, Brief comedies the day has hid. And now the principal appears. The teachers cock their waiting cars, And each instructor seems to feel Mis glance pierce through his soui like steel. He speaks: the teachers’ talking stops; Before him all tiieir sternness drops. He beckons, and they follow him. Oh, teachers’ meeting, now begin. Preliminaries soon are done; 'The teachers’ minds all work as one. For discipline arc they engaged. And many even are enraged At fights in class room and in hall With no dread power to stop it all. Each one his bitter story tells, Of conflicts and of class room hells. Then first up speaks a maiden fair, Vclept the noble name O’Hair. Siie tells of the assembly room; Her talc is shrouded thick with “loom. She finishes. There is a pause, And then a murmur of applause. The next to speak his word doth rise; The meeting listens in surprise. This pygmy now, whose teeth do gnash. This small man with the brown mustache, Can he have suffered woes like these, With naught his anger to apnease? i 1 is tale 1 dare not here repeat; ’Tis one of yells and stamping feet ; ’Tis one of paper wads and gum, And students consequently dumb. He finishes. Again a pause; Again a murmur of applause. And so the teachers, turn about, Decry the pupils in and out, Till they have spoken all hut one, A big fat man. round, like the sun. And now he rises. He is famed I'oi holding seniors, wrongly blamed Of untoward wrestling on the floor, ’Till forty minutes after four. Of this he speaks with boastful mien, Until ’tis very plainly seen This thing he would inaugurate And bring our high school up to date. Moved by his eloquence, unchecked, How much, his hearers little recked, Until, at close, he took his seat, A thunderous applause to meet. Silence. The principal doth speak; The very hoards forbear to creak. His words are few, short, and concise; He thinks the plan is very nice. One teacher, foreordained by fate. Can hold the hour, numbered eight; All wrongs can be atoned for here, T H li M A P L H Page fifty-four And teachers will have naught to fear. The teachers nod a grave assent. The thing is (lone. Our fates are lent To this contrivance of man’s brain Dy which our freedom now is slain. The teachers’ meeting now is o’er ; The teachers quickly seek the door; Through the now dusky halls they go. And out, into the world of snow. Now no sound lives within the rooms Except the scraping of the brooms, A seat upturned, or here and there The thunderous scraping of a chair. The janitors arc quickly through The little that remains to do. And lock the doors behind them tight; The building sleeps, for it is night. Oh Muse, thou’st told thy story ami sung well. Thou hast revealed the hidden springs we sought. Full well we know the powers, now, that rule us. We thank thee. Muse, for wisdom thou hast taught. —E. B. Wilcox, ’12. A (iHtsmierpreicb '©deerant MEN Mrs. Stone went to Green- wood University to visit her only daughter, Janice, she was highly displeased to find that Richard Garrison, the best football player in the university, came to call on Janice almost every Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday evenings,— die only evenings when the girls were al- lowed to receive their friends. Although Mrs. Stone enjoyed her visit very much, nevertheless when she went home she was very much worried about the affairs of her daughter and often discussed them with her husband. About a month later Janice received a letter from home saying that her mother was very sick and she naturally felt rath- er anxious about her. She worried over it a day or two and finally wrote hastily the following telegram: “I am worried. Shall I come home?” and sent it to the office by' a small boy who often did er- rands for the girls. When this telegram reached Janice’s home, there was great consternation. Her mother went into hysterics and her fath- er was stern and forbidding. He stormed about the house, and even the dog and cal were afraid to come within ten feet of him. T y this time he had worked him- self into a great passion and rushing to the telephone he rang the bell angrily and sent this message: “Miss J. Stone, Hillsdale, Ohio, care of the University. You know what we told your brother. The same for you. Stone.” When the messenger hoy came with the telegram, Janice was in Lucy Ma- son’s room making fudge in a chafing dish, for the girls were going to have a “spread” that night. When he asked for Miss Stone, she was so excited that she dropped the spoon, with which she was stirring the fudge, on the toe of Al- lison West’s new white slippers, and snatching the envelope from the boy’s hand, eagerly tore it open and read the contents. When she had finished reading the telegram she stood staring blankly at it for see vial minutes, for it conveyed no meaning whatever to her and puzzled her very much. Meanwhile the other girls were so busy discussing the best way to clean Allison’s shoe that they did not no- tice the fudge until suddenly they were greeted by the smell of burning sugar. Of course their fudge was a failure so they gave it to the washwoman’s little boy, who ate it with relish and thought it was the best candy he had ever tasted. Finding she could decide nothing con- cc ruing the telegram, Janice appealed to the other girls, and after much discus- sion, some one finally suggested, as a last possibility, that maybe it belonged to someone else, and Esther Lane said that T H E M A P L E Page fifty-five she believed she had heard that there was another Miss Stone, whose name she thought was Janet, who had come to the school about a month before and that perhaps it belonged to her. So after fold- ing it and returning it to the envelope, janice gave it back to the messenger boy, who had remained in case there would be an answer, and told him to give it to the other girl by the name of Stone. It happened that Janet Stone’s father had been sickly for some time and that she had received word about a week be- fore that he was worse. Her brother had been at college also, but Janet’s mother had asked him to come home at once to manage the business affairs of his father. Janet wrote home to ask if she should come home, too, but had not yet received an answer. So now when she received ibis message, although she thought it rather an odd one, she packed her trunk and took the next train for home, where she found her father greatly improved and her family very much surprised to see her. She showed them the telegram but they could not account for it and gave up the puzzle in despair. So Janet and her brother went back to college to- gether two days later. Janice waited for a week for an an- swer to her telegram and then began to write letters home, but she received no answer, for her father burned them as soon as they came, without even opening them. She was very much worried about not hearing from home but her friends reassured her by telling her that no news was good news. Janice’s father had sent her an extra large allowance the week before and so bv being economical she had enough money to last until the term ended, five weeks later. Then she borrow- ed a small sum from her chum and went home to spend part of her vacation there am! to find out what in the world could have made her mother so careless about writing to her. She arrived in Stillwater late in the evening and, since she did not wish to disturb her parents at so late an hour, went to the hotel for the night. The next morning as she was starting for home she met a friend, Mr. Russell Rrown, from a nearby city, in the lobby. They chatted for a few minutes, during which he told her that his father had sent him there on business that would take him out into the country and asked her if she wouldn’t go with him for the drive; but she said she couldn’t think of doing such a thing as she hadn’t been home yet. lie offered to carry her suit case for her that they might have a little visit on the way. Before they reached her home, five different people called congratula- tions to her from their porches and though she thought this a sort of coinci- dence, she supposed that they were con- gratulating her only because she had a vacation. As she was entering the yard leading to her home, she thought she caught a glimpse of her father’s face at the window and promptly waved at him hut received no response, for he had dis- appeared just as suddenly as he had made his appearance. Janice tried all the doors and found them bolted and so de- cided that her father and mother had gone away for the day. There seemed now no reason for staying at home so, when Mr. Brown again suggested the drive, Janice consented, and they left in high spirits to he gone over two hours. Meanwhile the rumor was being quickly spread about that Janice Stone was home with her husband. As Mr. Brown and Janice were return- ing from their ride, they met Mrs. Stone, who was on her way to do the market- ing for dinner. Janice called to her moth- er and introduced her friend, then, as this meeting took place only a block from Janice’s home, she thanked Mr. Brown and said she would walk the remaining distance with her mother. As soon as they were alone, Janice asker her mother why she had not written, and Mrs. Stone replied, “You surely know, and though I want you so much, I do not think you had better come home, at least not now. Your father would never allow it.” Janice demanded an explanation for her parents’ strange actions and Mrs. Stone asked in astonishment, “Didn’t you get married against our wishes and knowledge ?” I'agt A ly-iix r H E M A P L E Janice was so surprised she could only gasp, I. married? ’ Disregarding her, Mrs. Sone contin- ued, “When we got the message saying you were married and asking if you could come home—” Janice interrupted her with a peal of laughter. Now she saw that her tele- gram saying, I am worried,” had been somehow misinterpreted by the telegraph operator and this message sent instead, I am married. Can I come home?” She understood now also what the telegram meant which she had decided did not be- long to her. i ler brother had been disin- herited about a year before, because he had married without his parents’ appro� , al. So this was what they had had ref ercnce to when they sent the telegram You know what we told your brother The same for you.” l!y the time Janice had finished cx plaining the error to her mother they had reached home, and had t i go through the same cxpalnaiions again for the benefit of Mr. Stone. When the difficulty had all been straightened out. and some tears shed, they had a hearty laugh over the queer things which had hapi ened and peace and harmony' va restored in the Stone family. — Irene S. Peterson, ’13. j Unmster 05lmst Story (| UK story of my father’s that pleased me most when I was a child, was of the experience of 1 tenry Ger- ard. iny great uncle, who, in the early days, lived in the wilds of northern Indi- ana. on the Ridge Road, which ran east- ward from Ft. Wayne, in Allen county, through one of the most fertile section of the state. Directly south of him. about half a mile as the crow Hies, lived a man by the name of Tommy Hamilton, an Irishman of the most pronounced type. T H Li M A P L E (’age fi ty-ieven who. in common with his countrymen, was vcrv superstitious, firmly believing in goblins, ghosts, and banshee. It was the custom in this neighbor- hood. as in most rural districts in that earlv day. to exchange visits, generally in the evening. In accordance with this custom, one bright moonlight evening, I ncle Henry crossed the fields, to make In's neighbor, Tommy, a friendly call, and as usual, received a genuine Irish welcome. After they had exhausted the subject of the weather and the condition of the crops, they soon fell into the old habit of spinning yarns,” and it was not long until there began to be woven into these stories the supernatural. As one recital followed another, the ghosts be- came more ghostly, until each of the listeners began to look behind him at the slightest sound and to feel the natural dread so commonly inspired by such tales. At last Uncle Henry, glancing at the old clock standing on the broad wooden mantle above the old fashioned fireplace, saw that the hands were [jointing almost to the hour of midnight. He rose hastily, saving, Well, Tommy, I must be ofoing,” took his hat and left the house; but in- stead of going home, he hid in tiie shad- ows, for he suspected that the fun-loving Irishman would try to play a piactical joke on him. In a few minutes he was rewarded by the appearance of Hamil- ton. robed from head to foot in a sheet. Being confident that Uncle Henry would go by way of the wagon road, Hamilton took the short cut across the meadow, in- tending to intercept his friend when he should he about half way home. As soon as Hamilton had gone. Uncle Henry slij - l ed cautiously from the shadows into the house, surprising Mrs. Hamilton i y say- ing. Give me a sheet, quick!” This he hastily wrapped about him and ghost number two was ready to start in pur- suit of ghost number one. He walked rapidly in the direction his friend had taken and it so happened that as he climbed to the top of the rail fence and leaped to the ground, Hamilton, who was only a short distance away, looked hack and saw to his horror a white figure apparently Hying from the sky. All thought of the practical joke he in- tended to play vanished ; a creem feeling passed over his entire body; his hair be- gan to stand up like porcupine quills; and he certainly would have broken the record as a sprinter, as he made a detour to avoid the pursuing ghost, and headed for his own home, with number two fol- lowing in hot pursuit. Hamilton’s ghost- ly garb was forgotten and left in the field, and he rushed into the house like a madman, nearly frightening his wife out of her senses. Uncle Henry, throwing aside his sheet, followed Hamilton’s ex- ample, and ran in out of breath and ap- parently badly frightened. Tommy was trembling like an aspen leaf, but as soon as lie recognized his friend, he cried, “Hank, did you see it, too?” “1 guess I did.” cried Uncle Henry, be- tween his gasps for breath. “Did you see it fly down? And did vou see what long strides it took?” asked 11 am il ton. The excitement continued for some time. At last. Uncle Henry said, “Well. Tom, I’ve got to po home, but I won’t go alone. You’ve got to go with me.” t first Hamilton flatly refused to go, but at last was prevailed upon; and call- ing the hired man. who had gone to bed, and tiie dog to increase their forces, they started. Now, as before stated, the two men lived about half a mile apart, that is, on a straight line across the fields and through the woods, but it was about a mile and a half by way of the road. Still, Uncle Henry insisted that they go the longer way. saying, You’ll not catch me in those woods, tonight.” After they had come in sight of Uncle Henry's home, Hamilton called the dog to him and, seating himself on a log by the roadside, said, Hank, you and Bill go on. I'll wait here till Bill conies back. But after they had gone about half a dozen rods, he sprang to his feet and shouted, Hold on, I’ll go too. Early the next morning, while I ncle Henry's were at breakfast, Bill came in. I'jge Ji tf-eight T 11 E M A P L E “You’ll have to come over. Hank, and tell Toni it was you. He’s been about crazy all night and won’t believe his wife when she tells him it was you; but says she’s telling him that only to quiet him.” And they indulged in a hearty laugh as Bill went out to help finish the chores, after which the} took the short cut back. It was with the greatest difficulty that Uncle Henry persuaded Hamilton that the ghost w as he, Hamilton insisting all the time that Uncle Henry was as badly frightened as he himself; but at last he was convinced, and a sickly smile slowly spread over his broad Irish face as he said. Well, that’s the toime the biter got bit.” —Bessie Bccchgood, ’15. A Visit to Hafti's CANNOT exactly recall just how I arrived in Hades because I must have been in a rather dazed state of mind, but I do remember that 1 enter- ed through a very dark and deep den and 1 hat just as 1 stepped in, I was met by a very bent old lady, who seemed to be much surprised to see a real live human being entering the regions of the dead. She looked at me closely and then said, Thou shalt need a guide, child, if thou vvouldst see the realms of the dead; the way to Hades is smooth but when thou shalt return, thy path shall be steep and rugged. Follow me.” We walked on together until we came to a river, where we were met by a very fierce looking man whose eyes resembled two balls of fire. He was kept busy low- ing men, women, and children to the op- posite shore. While we were waiting for the boat, a number of young men and girls whom I recognized as freshmen of 1912 stepped up ahead of us and were immediately taken across, but when the boatman returned, he positively refused to take us, as it seemed to be a sin to row a mortal across. My guide struck me with her staff and made my body like a soul, very light and airy. Then we step- ped into the boat and started. Having arrived safely on the other shore, the first thing we saw was a huge, ugly-looking dog with three very large heads, which to frighten me the more, glared at me with all of his fiery eyes. We hesitated a moment, but after feeding him a few of the freshmen who had crossed just ahead of us, among whom I was horrified to recognize Eli, Stuart, James, and Katherine, we were allowed to pass. Next, we stood before the walls of a city situated on a river of fire, the name of which my guide told me was Retribu- tion. From behind the wall wc could hear groans and the clanking of heavy chains. Suddenly the great gates openoi and to my astonishment, 1 beheld high school students at various tasks. The first one 1 saw was Warren and although his face had lost its usual happy smile, his pink cheeks still remained. Sitting on a rock was Bob looking very much deject- ed, but still scratching his head. Near him were several illustrious juniors, among them I recognized Malcoim, Rob- ert, Margaret, and Edith, all looking up- ward with frightened faces, at great rocks that were just about ready to tall upon them. My guide told me that the people were compelled to remain here for only a few hundred years. I suppose 1 looked mystified, for she went on to ex- plain that this place served a purpose similar to that served by the eighth hour in the high school. Passing on we came to a very tall tree. This,” said my guide, “is the knowledge tree.” At this I became interested ami looking more closely I recognized sitting in the very top of the tree, Katherine. Donald, Fred, Evadna, and David. These seemed very happy as they waved their hats and sang. On the next branch be- iow these, seated very comfortably and looking quite contented, were Ruth, Har- old, Van Dien, and Emma. Still farther down I saw something that looked rather odd to me—there grasping the lower T H IS M A r I. IS P.tge fifty-nine branches and hanging to the tree were i olljs and Howard. We were about to pass on when to my surprise I beheld Les- lie and Eileen with very worried looking faces sliding down the trunk of the tree. They were grasping familiar looking text books and seemed much interested in the contents. As we went on a little farther, I noticed several more students with books under their arms, standing off at onie distance and gazing toward the tree of Knowledge with sorrowful looking faces. Having seen enough of their troubles, vve walked on some distance until we came to the river Styx. We had followed its shore only a short distance when we noticed a little way ahead of us a crowd of people assembled in what seemed to be a large park. Here were strains of music and everyone was laughing and iiappv. Though it had no name so far as I could discover, we soon found out the nature of the place for we had not gone far when I saw first Louise Ward and Russell Kaplan, then Louis Borgerd and Mary Mann, and Margaret Hall and Walter Brockman sitting on the grass eating lunch. I looked out over the river which here was very beautiful and no- ticed several boats, in one of which I could distinguish Marion, but I could tell nothing about the person who was with her except that he was very tall. I knew' it couldn’t be Cecil, for he was too small, and any way I soon discovered him, sit- ting on the grass very near the river and gazing toward the boat with longing eyes. As I was becoming dazed from seeing so many strange sights, my guide decid- ed to show me the way back to earth. We started on, and, since I thought I had seen all there was to see, 1 paid no at- tention to anything until I heard a famil- iar voice. Then looking around, to my great astonishment I beheld Mr. Walker, answer hook in hand, seated by the side of Katherine F. and trying very hard to explain to her why her cash hook would not balance. We now walked on more quickly and 1 did not look to either side, as I was very much afraid that I might see some people, whom I should not care to see in these lower regions. As vve passed through the gate, we noticed that all three headed dog had disappeared. My guide became very much excited and hurriedly asked a spirit which was stand- ing near if he knew what had become of it. With that peculiar unconcern sup- posed to be a characteristic of souls he replied—“After eating those freshmen, all three of his heads swelled to twice their natural size—and he died!” We again crossed the river and entered the den. My guide lifted her staff, let it touch me for an instant, then disappeared and in the instant I was myself and on earth again. —Ruth IS. Kidder, T4. Jit the (Same c A T was the beginning of a beautiful v spring day. The soft warm air was filled with those delicious odors so pleasing to the senses, and ev- erywhere thousands of birds carolled their joyful songs. It was the time when nature does her best to make the world beautiful and pleasant. It was also the time for the children to come out of their long winter exile and exult in their out- door freedom. On a certain street in a prosperous vil- lage of the middle west, was a pleasant appearing house. A large lawn in front was dotted with bright crocuses, and a large earthen bed at one side gave hopes of other beauties. In front of this house a group of hoys was gathered, playing the season's game of marbles. A large ir- regular ring was drawn in the soft, warm earth, and into this several pairs of hands were shooting marbles of various colors and sizes. Out of the houses there came a little Page sixty T II E M A P L E maid of about five. Her fluffv yellow hair iioated around her head like a veil of some fairy texture. She was singing gaily to herself in her baby fashion, and without hesitation walked over to the group of boys. After watching them for a few minutes in silence she said, “Ted- dy, Marjy wanth thum marbleth. A bright eyed boy looked around and said. “Little Sister, you wants some mar- bles, do you? All right, Teddy will get you some. The rest of the boys looked up and one of them said, “Say, Marjy, if you'll chase after my marbles, I’ll give you one for every ten you bring back. With her big blue eyes Marjy watched him a minute, then she said, “All right, Tommy, and 1 hopth you shooth loth away. So by chasing each runaway marble and bringing it back to its owner she soon had quite a collection. After some time she said, “J wanth to play marbleth wif you. Ted again looked up and said, “You wait awhile, Sister, and then I'll show you how. J want to finish this game first. Just then a pleasant looking woman stepped to the door and called, “Theo- dore, it's a quarter after eight. Come in and get ready for school. Will a regretful glance at the marbles, Ted slowly picked them up and started toward the house. Dear me, Son, but you’re dirty, said Mrs. Warner, for such was the name of the mother of Marjy and Theodore. “You really ought not play out there in the street, it is so dirty, and besides it’s dangerous. “But, Mummy, remonstrated Theo- dore. “Where else could we play? It would spoil the lawn, and we sure can’t play on the sidewalk. “Well, well, Ted, do he as careful as you can, and now run along and wash. bout fifteen minutes later a trans- formed Theodore issued from the house, merrily whistling and swinging two or three books from a strap in his hand. “Goodbye, Vlarjy, lie called. from out in the street by the marble ring, Marjy called, “Bye, Teddy, be real dood, tho you tan tliow me how i,, play wif marbleth. Just then the jangle of a small bell caused Marjy to go to the house, for it was by this signal that Mrs. Warner sometimes called the chil- dren. Lor two or three hours Marjy remain- ed indoors, helping her mother with will- ing hands, at the various household du- ties. At last, however, she came out- docus, went directly to the ring in the street, and carefully took each marble from a hag she held in her small dimpled hand. Down the street slowly came a species of humanity generally termed, in Ameri- ca, at least, a tramp, lie was not one of those vicious looking individuals, oi whom the housewives stand in terror, but was rather pleasing to look at. He was not handsome, but the general ex- pression of his face was one of good na- tu red honesty. I le was walking slowly along in the listless fashion of his kind, looking neither to the right nor the left, his mind seeming to be far away. I le was awakened from this reverie l y tile small voice of Marjy. who was bcndin«r over the ring and talking with great earnest- ness and delight to each marble. “You uli pilty marbleth. she said. Oh! you its ali tiiiney like Dandpath head. The tramp regarded her in silence for a few minutes and a look of tenderness came into his eyes as he said, “Hello, Baby. Marjy jumped when she heard him for she had not suspected his presence. After carefully surveying him with her large blue eyes from the crown of his checked cap to the toes of iiis much worn shoes, she began to smile and finally said, “Hel- lo, and in an instant added, “can you pia marbleth ? Tile tramp quickly answered, “You bet 1 can, hut I haven’t any marbles. Well, you tan play wif mine, and tliow me how, Marjy said, and then as if thinking an introduction hail best be given, she added, My nameth Marjy. The tramp sauntered from the side- walk to the street and said, “All right, Marjy, my name’s Ben. formalities having thus been exchang- 1 H E M A P L E Page uxty-ont c l. lie began t«� solve the mysteries of the «rame for her. Marjy eagerly watched and listened and they soon became great friends. She unquestioningly called him P� en and lie called her Marjy,except when he unconsciously called her Agnes, and seeming to recollect himself, explained that lie once had a little sister her age, but that God had taken her and her mother away. Thus they exchanged confidences and titc time flew, until a sound from the .idcwalk caused them both to look in that direction. Margaret's father coming home to dinner had been attracted by his daugh- ter’s voice to the group in the street. At first he had frowningly regarded them, evidently disapproving of Marjy’s com- panion. but as lie watched and listened to the tramp telling of his sister, the expres- sion of his face changed to one of tender sympathy. As he thought of how much they would miss Marjy if anything should happen to her, he swallowed hard and cleared his throat, and it was this sound which Ben and Marjy heard and which caused them to look up. As they turned around. Mr. Warner said to Ben. Sir, I deeply sympathize with you. I do not know your name, hut if—” But just then he was interrupted by Marjy, who said : ‘‘Why, Daddy Jim Warner hitli name ith Ben.” At the mention of these names the two men started and regarded each other more closely. Suddenly with a mutual recognition they grasped hands, and the tramp cried, in amazement, “James Wal- ter Warner.” And the man thus addressed returned the salutation joyfully with “Ben Brad- ford what on earth brings you here, and in such a garb?” Marjy. who had been watching excit- edly. began to dance about, and cried. “Oh. doody. Daddy knoth Ben.” “You bet I do, sweetheart, said Mr. Warner. “Daddy and Ben used to go to school together.” Then turning to his friend, he said. “But Ben, explain your- self. you haven’t written since you—” Mere he paused and the tramp finish- ed, “since 1 was fired.” But you know if you had only apolo- gized it wouldn’t have happened, Ben,” began Mr. Warner. But Ben interrupted. “Well, we’ll for- get that. Anyway after the faculty de- cided they could exist without me. I went home, and worked hard to help mother make a living for Agnes and herself and to pay the rent of the small cottage they were living in. We lived happily for about three years, and then I came home one day to find Agnes sick with a high fever.” Here the voice of the narrator began to grow husky. “Well, in a few days, wo carried her to the cemetery and in the course of a few weeks. 1 followed mother there. I had lost everything dear to me, and was beginning to have a hol- low cough, which frightened me since— well, you know what father died of. To add to my misfortune, the shop began to lay off men, and I was one of the first tc go. About that time, the doctor advised me to go to the country. I had no mon- ey and didn’t know where my friends were, so started out on foot to go to the strawberry farm, on the other side of this place, hoping that I might get a job and —well, here I am. During the story Mr. Warner had listened attentively and several times a shadow of an idea had passed across his face. At the conclusion of the story he said, Say. Ben. I have an idea. You came just in time. I have a little farm outside of town here, which needs a good superintendent, and you're just the one I’m looking for. “But,” exclaimed Ben. “There, there,” said Mr. Warner, “you will conic and 1 know it. Come on in and take dinner with me and we’ll dis- cuss this later. So the two friends with Marjy in Ben's arms entered the open gate. —Ka hcrinc Riflingn , ’15. Pagt sixty-two T II Ii M A P L li J it ®pporturn Call J| UK sun rose in splendor that beau- tiful spring morning and shed its welcome warmth over the green, flower-decked earth. The gentle breeze wafted the perfume of innumerable blos- soming fruit trees in through the open window, beside which a farmer’s wife sang busily at her task. Her bright face was alight with happiness and good will toward the world, for she delighted in the beauties of soring, and was unusually contented with her lot. Soon, however, a cloud of annoyance and displeasure passed over her face, for a monotonous, complaining chant, en- tirely out of harmony with its surround- ings was borne toward her, “I don’ wanta wear b’owny obey hobbys; I don’ wanta wear b’owny obey hobbys; I don’ wanta wear b’owny obey hobbys.” ilanta car b’onwy obey hobbys.’’ This childish complaint continued until arrested by the mother’s gentle voice. Why, Simmie, what’s the matter? Lit- ti� boys iiave to wear brawny overalls. Von know Papa wears overalls, and all big men do.” I'ut 1 aint a boy, 1 aint a bov, I don wanta be a boy. God dicin’ make me for a boy, he made me for a girl, an’ I wanta wear desses like other girls do. Girls don wear b’owny obey hobbys. I aint a boy; 1 aint a bov; I aint a boy.” “Why, dear, you are a boy. God did make you for a boy, and he wants you to grow up to be a big brave man like Papa. Go on now and play in the nice swing out under the pretty cherry tree.’’ Swings and cherry trees, however, held forth no inducements to the heart- broken little lad. Nature did not com- mune secretly with his soul. He was wroth with the world and with his moth er, whom he believed to be the cause of his troubles. No persuasion on her part could move him, and the threat that she would send him to bed only made his wail increase in volume. He seemed to lecl that no greater humiliation couid be- fall him, than to be compelled to wcai the obnoxious garments of manhood. About this time, the mother’s exasci- at ion grew almost beyond endurance at tin siglit of the neighborhood newsmon- ger driving into the yard. It seemed to her that this was the last drop in her cup of affliction. She resolutely went on with iier work, for she saw that the neighbor had tied his horses and had come evi- dently with the kindly intention of dis- cussing with her the news of the neigh- borhood. She sighed as he greeted her. She saw by his more than usually im- portant manner that he had many secreti to divulge. She looked around for her small son. but saw him nowhere, as lie had fled from the indignity of being seen in overalls. “The Hot Air Merchant,” as he was generally called .leaned against the win- dow sill, and without delay began a long story. Evidently he had a full store of truth and fiction today, lie became elo- quent, as was his wont. He became more eloquent. He became more than elo- quent. A curly head peeped around the corner of the house. Soon a short chub- by body appeared, and the small boy made his way slowly nearer. 'Hie moth- er looked up in amazement, and then her amazement gave way to mirth, for en- tirely forgetful of his b’owny obey hob- bys” the child glided nearer and nearer, held spellbound by the eloquence of the speaker. With no diminution of vim or force, the orator continued. His stock of in- formation seemed never-ending. His speech became constantly more dramatic, more enthralling. One of his listeners, at least, kept his gaze ever fixed on the speaker’s face, and never moved until he heard the words, ‘‘Well, guess I better he goin now. V ish I had time to tell you that story I heard the other day, but I haven't—good morning.” The little fellow stood motionless ami watched the loquacious neighbor until he r I E M A P L E Page iixty-three disappeared in the distance. There was a look of eager longing, and disaonoint- ment in his dark blue baby eyes as he finally turned to his mother who had not broken in on his thoughts, and was anxiously waiting to see what he would saw He surveyed her absent-mindedly a few minutes, and then said in that ab- stract, questioning way children have, Mamma, why didn’t Jim tell the othei story ?” “He couldn’t, dear, he had to go home.” “Why did he have to go home? Did he have to go and put on b’owny obey hob- by s?” The mother smiled a smile of amuse- ment and doubt, for she had hoped that the browny overalls had been forgotten. However, she merely said, “Yes, lie had to go home and put on his browny over- alls.” I fink Jim's the nicest man, don’t yon 1 The mother agreed, but said nothing more, trying to find out what thoughts were being solved in her baby’s mind. He seemed to be pondering over some deep question, lie stood rapt in meditation for a few minutes and then asked the un- expected question hurriedly as though he could not wait a minute longer, “Mamma, d'vou s'pose Jim was a boy when he was little, and did he wear b-b-b-b-b’owny obey hobbys?” He anxiously awaited the answer, his eyes large with excitement. Me was about to know a very important fact, and was impatient for the answer to his question. It was with difficulty that the mother suppressed her smiles as she answered him. “Oh, yes, Jim was always a bov when he was little, and he liked to wear over- alls, and pretend he was a big man like his papa. Yes, he always thought he was a big man.” Did he like to wear b’owny obey hob- bys?'’ The child was astonished, almost shocked, at this great disclosure, lie could not conceive of such a thing as truly wanting to wear overalls. How could any one! He accepted the mother’s Yes,” however, even if he could not un- derstand it all. He was in doubt, grave doubt. Should he wear his overalls, and grow up to be a big man like Jim, not like Papa, or should he cling to his be- loved dresses and aprons? lie could not decide, he must think it over. Accord- ingly, he unconcernedly told his mother he guessed he'd go play with the dog, and walked slowly away, muttering, “I don’ like to wear b’owny obey hobbys, but I guess I will, and be a nice big,— nice big man like Jim.” — Katherine J'roncis, ’12. “J feazg” ’12 |JI}tIosctjjt{er Say Pinky, we ought to be happy be- cause we didn’t have to take that geom- etry test this afternoon.” Well, I guess yes. I’m not shedding any crocodile tears because we got out of it. Hut say, Pinky, said the philosophic senior as he stretched himself on the sott luxurious grass, “only four more times to come to the old building as students, and then—‘out into the wide, wide World!’” Hie afternoon sun sifting through the heavy foliage of maples traced an 11 reg- ular pattern of light and shadow on the green campus. The air was filled with the fragrance of June, and the droning hum coming from the open windows of the high school, had a sort of soothing effect on the seniors stretched out on the grass. “Yes. Skazy, so it is,—only two more days before we say goodbye to this old building for good.” “ ‘For good’ is right, said the philo- sophic Skazy, “and d'vou know, it makes me sad to think about it.” Pinky knew from the tone of Skazy’s P Z iixty- our TUE MAPLE voice that a discourse was forthcoming, so he rolled over on his hack, stuck one leg in the air over the other knee, and looked up into the gently swaying trees. “Go on,” he said briefly. “I’m ready.” “Yes, it makes me a little sad to think that perhaps we have come to the end of the happiest part of our lives. Some good old times we've had within those old walls. Pinky,—times that will never come again, and times that we will talk about when we are old men. “1 remember how big we felt when we were in the ei dith grade, but when we reached our freshmen year, we realized how little we had known in the grades. Every year we’ve looked back at the completed year with a stronger realiza- tion of our insignificance the yeai before. Now that we are seniors, we think that we know it all. but when we are grown men. I bet we’ll wonder that such a con- ceited notion could ever have entered our heads. “Why, I didn't know anything when 1 was a freshman, and still I thought that 1 knew it all. Do you remember how green we were when we fir.-t entered high school, and how. when you were looking for the music room, you thought die football team seem big to us? Kcaiiv. Pinky, the first time I met a senior, I didn’t know whether I should tip my hat or not. “When we reached our sophomore year, wc felt slightly big-headed and looked down on the freshmen, who in our minds seemed very little and the lowest of all ranks. ()ur junior year,— well, don’t you think that was the crown- ing year for fair? Those food sales, those illustrated lectures, that two hun- dred thirty-nine dollar and thirty-nine cent reception and so forth ! Didn’t they furnish sport? Now that I am soon t « become an alumnus I feel quite impon- ant. “Have you noticed, Pinky, how fast those years have rolled away, freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior? It seems more like four months than four years. When you remember the flunks, jokes. Christmas vacations, commencement , and so forth, you can realize all right that four years have passed. Oh. Pinky! you heard something that resembled singing and went in and sat down, only to find that it was a beginning German class reciting the alphabet. oh land, didn’t the fellows on r I I E M A P L Ii Page lixty-fivt it seems hard for me to leave those friends that have grown old and so dear to me. “Yes, I recollect when I entered high school, how long and difficult the road to graduation seemed, and now when I look back, those care-free years seem to he nothing but happiness. “Hut say. Pinky!” Skazy had lazily lifted his head and rested it on his el- bows. “If I m not mistaken here come Ruth and Grace down the walk. Pinky, the ladies’ man, jumped up in an instant. “By lick! that’s who it is, Skazy. Come on, old faint heart, we might as well make those dates for com- mencement now as later on.” And Skazy and Pinky, one iong and one short, straightened themselves out. adjusted their ties, and went forth to meet their Waterloo. — Marie Hummel, '14. if “Contemplations of a Stuftions JSopljomore (With apologies to Edgar Allen Poe.) Once, upon a school-night dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary O'er a paragraph iti Caesar on a certain Gallic War— While I nodded, nearly napping, sudden- ly there ca.r.e a tapping And 1 found ’tvvas Duty rapping, rapping on my study door. Stern-faced Duty saying gently, “Brace up, only three months more!” And 1 echoed—“Three months more!” W ith a sigh 1 turned to study what would tire anybody, Rut again 1 fell to dreaming of the joys when school was o'er. This time 'twas Conscience saying. “In- deed your mind must not go si raying. Remember, you're no Senior! You are yet a Sophomore.” I WONDER WHO? She made me stay the eighth hooouuur She made me stay the eighth hooouuur She made me stay the eighth hooouuur And she is Irish, too. Said Mr. Coachy to the boys. “Buy Gum!” Said the boys to -Mr. Coachy, “We'll Buy none. Wc willingly have bought your shoes, l� ut now decline to buy your chews. —C. And 1 murmured, “Sophomore!” With the recklessness of youth, said I then, “Oh, 'tis the truth. That Duty stern and Conscience quick exhort us evermore. But I stilled my conscience saying, “All working and no playing Will make a person lifeless, let me leave this, 1 implore! Just tonight: I ask no more!” ’Twas in Latin room next morning, that without the slightest warning 1 was called upon to translate, but with eyes upon the floor I shook my head in sadness, and tin- teacher. not in gladness Assigned me to “eighth hour. Said I after -“Nevermore O Eighth Hour—Nevermore! —Path Seymour, ’14. There is a man in our school And lie is wondrous wise; There’s nothing ever happens That escapes his ears and eyes. ()h. this man is a mighty man, He rules our lives at wiii. He is the greatest man on earth. He is our principal. —I ’. Kratli sour I )eadly power Eighth hour! —5. Page stxly-six 7 II E M A P 1. E (Lhe Hxmr—--a Jarn u Between the noon and the evening When the tempers begin to sour. Comes a pause in the day's occupations. 1'hat is known as the dreaded Eighth Hour. 1 hear in the assembly above me The tramping of many feet. The sound of doors that are opened, And voices, some loud, some sweet. From my station I see in the twlight, Descending the great hall stair. Grave Margaret, and laughing Amanda, And Sylvia with golden hair. And in the growing darkness While strikes the clock of the town. To their fate come Robert and Louis, A. Bormann, and dimpled 11. Brown. A whisper and then a deep silence, And the culprits are left there alone, For all of their merry companions To the out-of-door world now have flown. Then the stern tired voice of the teacher Speaks out with emphatic tones, “Work is the thing that counts here. This is no place for drones ’ In after years when dreaming Of the dear old pleasant days. This last hour will be remembered, Not with regret but praise. And each dear teacher and classmate, In the fortress of my heart. Will keep his place forever Till the walls shall crumble apart. —Bessie Beech good. Page Sixty-eight .THE M A P L E iiiustr “Music washes away from the soul the JliSt Of eZ'Cry Joy HfC.”--Auerbach HE main object of all departments of work in the present age is im- provement. Music is coming to be more appreciated now than it has been in former years. Everyone is beginning to feel that he should have a general knowledge of the best music and be able to enjoy it. A great deal of the musical development of the country in recent years can be traced to the increased in- terest in music among pupils and teach- ers in the public schools. Students who are anxious for a good, thorough educa We were very fortunate this year m securing as our instructor, Miss'I da l: krieg. She has not only ably instructed the classes and the chorus, but has alv, organized a semi-chorus, a mixed quar- tette. and a male quartette. They each have one night in the week on which to meet for practice. Although music department has always beett a good one, we have seldom had more than one solist who was capable or willing to take an active part in the work, but this year we have many soloists who have shown their ability in the school enter- tainments which we have had. 'I be mixed quartette made its first ap- lion cannot neglect this study which ap- peals more strongly to the feeling and imagination than any other one. The music course of the Lai'orte High School is one of which we may well he proud. Although it is elective, many realize the advantages gained by it and consequently our classes are. large. Each class recites once a week and the chorus assembles twice a week. Ali forms of music are studied, from the simple folk song to the melodies of the greatest com- posers of all nationalities. The recitation hours are given up to singing and to dis- cussing music in general. pea ranee at the oratorical contest and it work was very creditable. It is compos- ed of the following members. first Soprano—Margaret ferry. Second Soprano—Helen Sallwasscr. Alto—Mary Mann. Hass—Wallace Linard. The male quartette, made tin of First Tenor—Roger Meissner. Second Tenor--Fred Rumniel. First Hass—Cecil Cordill. Second Bass—Walter Harll has been heard many times during th year and is always greatly enjoyed. The semi-chorus has indeed been a T II E M A P L I Page tixty-nine very good musical organization and we always enjoy a program in which the 'o rb of this chorus take part. They help fo make the school entertainments suc- cessful. and we are very proud of them. Their selections arc the best, and they willingly respond to encores. First Sopranos—Lillian Johnson, Mar- garet Terry, Helen Seymour. Mary Lou- ise Taylor. Helen Geltenbort. Second Sopranos—Helen Sallwasser, Marion Gibbs, Elsie Krueger, Adaline Shick. Frances Jones. Irene Peterson. , ltos—Edith Ingram, Mary Mann, Edith Decker, Marie Rummel, Katherine Rittinger. Commencement is always the one event of the year to which we look for- ward, and for which we work, in order that it may be successful. The music is an important part of the. program and we are always careful, in choosing our selections, to get something that every one will like. The chorus has always done all the singing but this year the semi-chorus will be on the program. We are confident that our commencement music this year will be a success, as it has been in former years. The chorus will sing the “Soldiers’ Chorus” from Faust, “When the Sun in Splendor Ris- ing,” from Lucia di Lammermoor, and the “Inflammatus Chorus,” by Rossini. These songs arc being taken hold of with much energy and ability by the chorus. The semi-chorus will sing “Then be Glad Lass and Lad,” by F. Gumbert. —R. M., '12. Dramatics HE preliminary oratorical contest between the members of the sen- ior class, which was held in the high school assembly room Wednesday evening, February fourteenth, demon- strated the. fact that there is considerable oratorical ability in that class. There were four contestants, Donald Craw- ford. Byers Wilcox, Harold Martin, and Walter Farll. First place was won by Donald Crawford, who gave “The Vindication of Robert Emmet.” He rep- resented the school at the University of Chicago contest, which was held in April. Byers Wilcox was awarded second place, his declamation being “Sparticus to the Gladiators.” The audience was impressed by the good delivery and splendid interpreta- tion of the speeches. The speakers were all very earnest in their manner and we hope that their gift of oratory will win them further distinction. The program for the evening, which contained many musical numbers, was as follows: Semi-chorus—(a) Bon Voyage; (b) Lullaby. Sparticus to the Gladiators—Byers Wilcox. The New South and the Old—Harold Martin. Vocal Solo, Daddy—Delmar Ander- son. Piano Solo—Harold Brown. Vindication of Robert Emmet—Don- ald Crawford. Webster’s Reply to Hayne- —Walter Earll. Vocal Solo, I Hear You Calling— Wallace Linard. Semi-chorus—Ave Maria. Mixed Quartette—Serenade. Semi-chorus—Gypsy Chorus. Judges’ Decision. Senior U is rather unusual for the senior class 10 give a play, but this year it will be d°nc- The play, “The Revolving Wedge,” will be given for the juniors and the faculty on the evening of April twelfth in the Ben Hur hall. Tt is a foot- Pagr tevtnly T I Ii M A r L h ball romance in one act and promises to be very entertaining. The cast of char- acters is as follows: Mr. Thomas Martin, a Cambridge gen- tleman—Harold Brown. Bob Martin, his son, a Harvard football player—Byers Wilcox. Mr. Edwin Biddle, of Philadelphia, Mar- tin’s second cousin—Donald Craw- ford. Dr. George Brown, of Cambridge, Mf Martin’s brother—Sheldon North- am. Captain Michael Dolan, of the Cant- bridge police—Alfred Borman� . Mrs. Martin. Martin's wife—Evadtu Flood. Nell Martin, her daughter—Ruth Mann Norah, their servant—May Janes. 3Juuun- |3bro The juniors always give a reception lor the graduating class, and for their entertainment this year they will present a play. The class has worked hard to provide a good time for the seniois and a treat is surely in store for those who will be permitted to attend the reception. The name of the play to be given is “A Box of Monkeys ’ and the following are the characters: Edward Ralston; a prominent young American, half owner of the Sierra gold mine—Sheldon Northam, '12. Chauncey Oglethorpe; his parner, second son of Lord Doncaster—Van Dien Terry, ’12. Mrs. Ondcgo-Jones; an admirer of rank —Helen Garnett. Sierra-Bcngalinc ; her niece, a prairie rose—Margaret Terry. Lady Guinevere Llandpoore; an English primrose, daughter of the Earl of Pay naught—Dorothy Doian. This high school is provided with a literary committee consisting of one member from each class and one from the faculty. It furnishes the school with a program every other Friday morning and on special occasions. A great deal of hard work has been done by this com- mittee to obtain the very best entertain- ment for the school. The members art Elizabeth Matheny, from the faculty, Ruth Mann, from the senior class, Hoi- cnce Andrew, from the junior class, Ruth Seymour, from the sophomore class, am! Anita Barnes, from the freshman class. This committee is very grateful to Miss Krieg for her help in furnishing material for our special programs. —R. A ., '12. As a general thing, one does not stop to consider how large an item in the mu- sical success of the school an able, de- pendable. and willing accompanist is. To have someone who is always ready to help out even at some inconvenience to herself, who is always on hand for chorus and rehearsals, and who does her work in a capable and artistic way. is 3 great good-fortune for any high school. For the past four years we have had such a one in the person of Ruth Mann, '12. and to her must be given a share in the honor of our musical advancement. —Ed. T H E M A P E E Page irxenty-enr It is so ordained and so planned by the l ates, in their weaving, that very seldom shall there be a elass created in any school, so optimistic of success, so confi- dent of its ability, so full of virile energy, a class of such factional peacefulness and so full of harmonizing natures, in a word, a class so strongly built together inevciy joint and corner, that it has the courage to undertake the immense task of publishing an initial number of a year book, the confidence to enter into so strange a field of labors, the fearlessness to take , such a responsibility upon its shoulders, and the thoroughness and tenacity of spirit to carry the work to a successful completion. Such a class is that of 1912. It is one of those few that have all the qualities necessary for such an undertaking. It had the confidence and courage to com- mence this publication and it bad the en- ergy and tenacity of purpose to carry the work to a completion,—a successful com- pletion to the degree that this book im- presses each individual reader. It seems appropriate at this time to in- form the readers of the aims and purpos- es of this production and to place more clearly before their minds its benefits and advantages. hi the first place it was in our minds (there is such a thought alwavs in the mind of every class) to eclipse, in some way. the work of the preceding classes by doing something infinitely more diffi- cult and lasting. It was in our minds to be able to point to the best record, not only for class work, but also for social functions and for other kinds of work. We also considered, within ourselves, the honor and glory that a successful annual would bring to us. This thought is in- herent and natural to all mankind and so cannot be counted amiss in us. Hut let our second aim take preced- ence, in your minds, over the first. It was to secure for ourselves and friends, in this book, a remembrance of our high school life and a reminder of our friends and classmates, who, when we have all passed out from under the protecting roof of our old school, will probably be separated from us and scattered far and wide through the country. It was to ob- tain for ourselves and companions, a book through which we could look, in years to come, and from which we could derive some measure of enjoyment, be- ing reminded by it of the many incidents of our school career and of our many schoolmates. But let our third and last definable aim be of vastly more importance. It lies deeper within the recesses of our hearts and is, therefore, the stronger and great- er. The class that truly entertains some thought for the future of its school and of the possibility of benefiting thatschool, is capable of far greater and nobler thoughts. It was in our minds, lastly, to insure the perpetuity of this annual book. We wished to establish it as a permanent Page seventy-two T II E M ABLE- duty of every succeeding class ; we wish- ed to put our school on an equality with other schools; wc wished to raise the lit- erary and dramatical standard of our school; we wished to improve and en- courage the oratorical record of our school; yea. we wished and hoped and longed to raise the entire intellectual standard and to improve the excellent ef- ficicncv of this institution. It mav seem to some that this hook is hut an added expense for those connect- ed with the school to bear. It may seem to some that it is a vain and fruitless ex- pense. I f. however, those, to whom such a thought occurs, will investigate the matter thoroughly, they will find the timil to be far different from their sup- positions. In the first place, the good that this work has done those who edited and managed the book is immeasurable. How many of you, readers, ever had the op- portunity to get into close touch with the business world and with business men, while you were yet in school; how many ever had the chance to aid in putting to- gether and publishing a book; how many ever had the good fortune to put your literature to the severe test of publicity? The training and actual experience that the editors and managers received in this work is invaluable. Its far reaching influence, however, does not stop here. It spreads over the whole school. We can enumerate here only a few important results which its in- fluence has accomplished.lt has strength- ened the school spirit; it has stimulated the interest in school work; it has created a new atmosphere, as the wind drives away the fog and leaves a bright and clear day. And we fully believe that what the book will do in the future, under the guiding hand of the faculty, toward the general improvement of tin- school. is too great to be estimated. Again—this ever widening influence does not rest within the school walls; on the contrary, it spreads broadcast, out into the community and there, also, dots it work good. The many influences of this book may be likened to the little rip- ples caused by a stone thrown into a pool of water. The ripples spread farther and farther until they are lost to sight among the greater waves, but they never cease to cause some movement, however slight, in the water. So it is with tins book which, like the stone, is thrown suddenly into the calm, unruffled stream of high school life and which sends its little rip- ples out farther and farther, through the whole community and still farther to oth- er communities. It is therefore needless to say that this effort should be encouraged next year, and the next, and for all time. It is need- less to say that the faculty, the parents, the business men. the alumni, yes, all. should do everything in their power to promote this publication and make it suc- cessful in years to come. —Ed. Because the publication of The Ma- ple has been made possible largely through the interest and aid of business and professional men of LaPorte, wc wish, here, to express our deep apprecia- tion of their patronage in advertising. We wish to thank each advertiser forlik co-operation in this work. The readers can aid us in showing our apnrcciation by looking carefully through that part of the annual. The Business Managers. T If E M A P L E Pit ye seventy-three The material in The Pista, publish- ed by the New Albany High School, is good and is well arranged. The literary department is better than that of any other book we have received from high schools. We were sorry to see no men- tion of the art department. The Piston, of South Bend, has a very good collection of pictures, but the book as a whole could hardly be consid- ered a high school book. It would serve well as a scenic history for the school. Tiie Crawfordsville high school puts on a good book. The Athenian. The literary department, however, seems to have been slighted in comparison with the space given to other topics. The ma- terial in the book might have been ar- ranged better. We were much pleased with the Eos, front West Aurora. The book seems to us a representative high school annual. The drawings are original and suggest- ive; the arrangement of the class pictures is splendid; the material throughout is well arranged and organized. The liter- ary department, nevertheless, proved a disappointment, as have the literary de- partments of several high school annuals we have received. The name, Eos, was very cleverly and appropriately chosen, and shows further originality. We also liked the cover. The Rochester high school is to be commended for the work put on the lit- erary department in their high school annual. Manitou Ripples. Their system of giving prizes for the best stories is good. It always pleases us to see that a high school has laid especial emphasis on its literary work. The arrangement of the class pictures is a little crude. It seems to us that The Pekin ion shows careless work in preparation and organization. The Tattler, from the Logansport high school, is an excellent book. The general style and arrangement of the number show that great care and thought have been used in planning it. T he orig- inal drawings show talent and careful work, and their presentation is especially unique. No department, which has been given a place in the annual, has been slighted, but each has been given the amount of space due it. The cover is neat and is in very good taste, and gives a good appearance to the book. Page tevtn!y our T Ji E M A I' L E lu'uunulirance In the morning bright and fair, Lilies blossom sweet and rare, Opening their soft white petals wet with dew; As their pure, pale leaves unfold Showing me their hearts of gold All bring to me, dear love, a tlio’t of you. When the day has older grown And the noonday sun has shone On the roses softly kissed by sun and dew. No fragrance sweet, no note of bird, Xo fair thing seen or sweet otin l heard, lint brings to me, dear heart, a tho't .,f you. When the light dies from the sky, Rvcry song becomes a sigh And tile skies are weeping just as if they knew, That a bond I cannot sever Keeps you from me, dear, forever, And my life is just a longing, love, for you. _£. (Sraiunxtcs 'I here is an air. a something, A sort of subtle charm, A safe, a home-like feeling. Security from harm; There is a sense of comfort In the scene of labors done; A memory of our troubles, Exams we lost and won. There are associations. We find them here and there. In the scratches on the stair case, And the chalk dust in the air; And, surprised, we find within us, Spite of hated teachers’ rule, A sincerely fond ambition, And a love for our High School. —£. B. IV., ' 12, jOiu'S Lives of freshmen all remind us That we once were in their shoes; And departing left behind us, Greener ones, their heads to lose. Lives of sophomores all remind us They have suffered and grown wise; Big heads do not grace their bodies, They who say so. tell ns lies. Lives of juniors all remind us That they’ll seniors be ere long, 1 lelp them not to grow inflated, Singing cock-a-cloocllc’s song. Lives of seniors all remind us We can make our lives sublime; And departing leave behind us Any thing to end this rhyme. su-jKsm i COMPRESSED AIR DAILY Volume .'lSH2(i7() LAPORTK. INDIANA, MAY 23, 1912 No. S I LAPORTE WINS FASTied the ball around the GAME FROM SOUTH rto r as tf 2?U, L. were not there. The lo- BEND TEAM. Cal forwards stepped all ------ around their guards and Undefeated 8enders Fall ' ur own guards made Kirby ami Cassidy travel Before Local Quintet, jjke demons to make ______ I Sou th Bend's six scores. This half ended the game The fast South Bend with the score 31-80 in high school basketball l.aPorte’s favor, team which has not lost There was no part leu a game this year, went lar star for the home down to defeat before the five. Each man played local high school team, his game and played it la t night, in the most ex-hard. The forwards were citing and spectacular right there all the time game ever seen in La and the guards played] Porte. one of the stronges From the first whistle!games of the season to the end of the gamdouenthcr at center did every player was on his his part by holding Mos toes and playing basket-jimnn. tin- headiest and ball Tcrrv made the crolest player nt thn hrst basket of the gamefocsltloni in Indiana, toe for LaPorte and from that time on, the game was anybody's. The first half each team felt for the other’s weaknesses! THE WEATHER. I standstill. (Continued on page 5.) .1. Guenther started on Ithe road, yesterday, as PERS0NAL MENTI0N ing Co. He will covet Donald Crawford LaPorte County, to Plnola this; — defensive. Terry made! three baskets this half and Bormann caged one,! making a total of four for ] Dr 3 went thwArl n'-rnlng to perform an Mr. Bravy will referet the gtmrds while the JVir- |,(.ni|,1.n Jn new t h e Indiana - Wisconsin wards obtained tw’o. The } l basketball game at Indl- half ended 14-12 in South;'°8� ,in ana I nlverslty this even- Bend s favor. | — jnK During the second half Bormann is visiting. __ the forwards got busyjat Howe Military School.! k. h. Wilcox is suffer- and made six baskets,! How can he do it. whenjing from acute Indiges- Wise and Hummel getting Me can Sc - more utjtion ut the Holy Family three each. LaPorte In; home? Chet weittjHosplUU as a result of Oil� half ployoU toKothor xloiiK to want off tho iho bumiuct nerved at the UK,� u niurhlii� •• • ! w.� rK-lntt •� •• Iclllor� rnnvontlnn. LAPORTE WELL REP- RESENTED AT EDI- Snow or hail tomorrow. TORS’ CONVENTION. Brisk southerly winds. BIG MEN SPEAK AT A SAD CASE AT LOG WATERFORD. ANSPORT. „ R. V. D. Terry, W. D. Logansporl, lnd. tSi ec- Crawford, E. Byers ial to the Compressed Alt Wilcox. W. T. Mithoff, really;. A beauttfu. H- Brown Attend From young girl, now a com- LaPorte. plete wreck of her former „ self, was brought to the 'Associated Press.) asyium here today. it ' aterford, lnd., May seems that her insanity 23.—Over 4.000 newspaper has been caused by soira men met in Waterford’s terrible accident, for u. i ■answer to the qu«i � tion� . iput to her. site only 5moans brokenly. ’'Eighth [hour! Eighth hour! Twt .hundred minutes! Thestjtalks on the various two mysterious phrase� branches of the profes- are an tne poor creature sion. am say. A handkereme� ; Harry B. Darling, the was found In iter posses- new- editor of the Boston sion, on which wus cm- Llobe. presided. Darling «.(.T.K. M.icucn iciT broidered the monogram g a native son of La DISTINGUISHED VISIT- s fron, ,,;l Porto and does great OR FROM LAUREL. |no identification has beer hon°r to hls home town. established. She Is now.' o J —— . ,, , „ Porte, made a short I.aurel. Indiana. (Special 1 !_______L sijeooh on The Editor to Compressed Aii v M c A NOTES Obligations to the Com- Dallvi. ' ' c- • l IOT munity at l rge” and new auditorium during the past week, and dis- cussed yellow journalism Many noted editors were present and gave shori Mr. - - start a twelve course dinner? ? well received. E. B ed for IaiPorte today. Hi will he served at the V )' llc‘)X. als° to t ' (intends to visit MI� M. C. A. this evening i 0111 1,1 a debate with Claire O'Hair, who is in Price, $1.00. All are in- ”arve : of tne Los Aii- triiclor in German :tm vlted whe have tlie dol- Seles Times. Ho present - Teutonic languages it lar. 0 b H of the ques- the high school of tiia:{ — tlon with clear logic am' city. He will also ait. i . , Mr. Asplnall will Iec-animatod oratory- Talk- tlie evening «-oncer! «� f I,'ture u|h ii North Atlamt were uIko made hy iw-ver- Wnbash College Ole« tomorrow evening. In thi al other men «liniInguini Club in thm dry. Ireuillng mum. otl tn Jourrmllnm. T HE M A P L E Page icvtHty-itvtH JJofec ilepartnmit WANT ADS: Wanted—Someone to wake me up when it is time to recite— Y. Mithoff. Wanted—A clean spot on the towel— Everybody. Wanted—Competent person to pass me in geometry—W. Earll. Wanted—A girl—B. Wilcox. Wanted—Water at the drinking foun- tains- -Temperance I .eague. Wanted—High school tablets—The Seniors. Wanted—A geometry exam.—NO- BODY 1 V V Mr. Bravy writes on the board. “B. I� . practice tonight. 7-8.” A freshman asks him. ,,Havc you got many B. B.’s for practice tonight. Mr. Bravy?” Miss Krieg (in sophomore music): “What were the three kinds of mediaeval music ?” Ma el-Mae Garwood: “Troubadours, Minstrels, and the Salvation Army. A certain senior says: “When Miss Anderson wanted me to take a seat on the other side of the assembly room, she handed me a slip of paper in class one day, on which was written: ‘Go to H-l the first period every morning. ” And tnat from her! Mr. Bravy (in freshman history class): “Were the Carthaginians given permission to rebuild Carthage?” Julius Miller: “They were riven nei- mission not to.” Mr. Conner (in physics): If 1 didn’t have anything else to do, I could hold a hot water radiator in my arms all day.” Mr. Griffey (in geometry ) : You have a good figure, Claude.” Miss Malheny (speaking of Macau- lay'� : “Now let’s have his life. Miss John- son.” Y. M. C. A.—for men only. • ♦ ♦ • • • If you don't believe that George Wash- ington had red hair, just look at his pic- ture on a postage stamp. OLD SONGS BY NEW COMPOS- ERS. “The Wearing of the Green,” by Ruth Bcnnethum. All Alone,” by Katherine lloff. “I Love the Name of Mary,” by Eli Hi ley. I m Falling in Love with someone,” by Byk Wilcox. “Naughty Eyes.” by Erauicin O’liair. “They Gotta Quit Kickin’ my Dawg Around.” composer unknown, but just wait till we find him! Miss Krieg: It seems to me that young men of our age ought to behave better. Donald Crawford: “They were not as highly civilized as Mr. Wilcox here, for example. Cecil Cordill (interrupting): “They must have been in an awful condition.” Mary had a little lamb. With French peas on the side. The bill came to three sixty-five. And Hiley almost died. •% Miss Matheny (in English): “What have you read of Macaulay’s, Mr. Os- born ?” Osborn: “Biographies, mostly.” B. Wilcox (translating Virgil): “Hel- enus came from the walls with a large band.” Harold Martin: “What did you do in music yesterday, Osborn? Osborn (reflectively): Why. lot nu see—oh. yes, we matched pennies.” Page i •entv-eigkt T II E M A P L E WHO IS IT? Listen my children, and you shall hear, Of a very radical boy, Who lived his life in terrible fear Of any earthly joy. A dance, to him. was a step toward hell, The unforgivable sin : If near the place you might as well Stop trying a crown to win. He was very fond of drawing a crowd, And whiling the time away By talking hours in a voice not loud, Of what Wilhite did say. To ever be saved you certainly must lie dipped in the Baptist way. Or else your soul is bound to rust. And is bound to roast some day. It does seem strange that he should tell That we are bound to die. And our souls will fall to deepest hell. And serve as the devil's pie. But then, poor boy! he can’t be blamed. For he himself lias said. That the loudest noise that can be named Comes from the empty head. —IV. I). C. Mr. Riuingcr (in history class): “Thomas was an ideal soldier; he never lost his head in battle.” Ruth Seymour (writing to Mary Mann) : “You couldn’t help loving A. B.. if you knew him.” Mr. Rittingei : “What were you late for ?” Fred Brooks: “School.” Miss Anderson (in freshman Latin): What three words have we used the most this year? Robert Wilcox: “I don’t know.” Miss A.: “Correct.” Mr. Deamer tells a good one on him- self. It seems that in his childhood days, he had. for the first time in his life, es- corted a fair young maiden to her home. When they reached the gate, he said, fal teringly: “Say—you won’t tell anybody 1 took you home, will you ?” “No, Art,” she replied. “I am just as ashamed of it as you are.” Freshman (boastingly): “I really brought my dog to school the other day and took him into the assembly room with me.” Senior: “That’s nothing; I keep a pony in my desk all the time.” PROPOSITION XIII. Theorem: A lazy dog is equivalent to a sheet of ruled writing paper. Proof: A lazy dog is a slow pup. A slope up is an inclined plane. An ink-lined plane is a sheet of ruled writing paper. Therefore, a lazy dog is equivalent to a sheet of ruled writing paper.—Axiom i. Q. E. I). Miss Taylor: How manv acres in an ordinary farm. Mr. Conner?” Mr. Conner: “Oh. about a hundred and sixty.” Miss O’Hair: “How many acres in your farm, Mr. Conner?” Mrs. C.: “Two hundred sixteen. (Note) : Just wait till Mr. Conner gets his bearings. Miss Matheny: “What is work of Swift’s? Rummel: “‘Pilgrim’s Progrc- another . � Mr. Griffey, talking of Pi in connec- tion with the radical sign: “Pi is rathei a hard article to handle. It is hard to carry it. Now if you put it on the out- side. it wouldn’t do you any good. You would be no better off than before.” Miss O’TIair was caught reading Low Letters of an Indian. Wonder where she got them? ❖ Miss Feet ( giving directions to cook- ing class) : “If the custard should begin to curdle, remove it from the fire in- stantly. and beat it!” T H E M A P L E Page levtnty-nine Miss Taylor: “Have an apple, Mr. Conner ?” Mr. Conner: “No, thanks; I can’t cat anv fruit except lemons.” Miss T. (aside): “Oh. that Someone would hand him lemon !” If Miss Anderson tells the truth about things, does Mr. Kratli? Mary Mann was highly entertained the other night! Junior: “Were you first in anything?” Freshman: “Yes; I was first out of school every day. Ralph Shaw translates the German word “Hochzcit as “high time. We have seen examples where there was a great amount of truth in that transla- tion. Mr. Griffey: “Did you get that prob- Win?” W. Mithoff: “Yes. sir: that is. I got it all but the answer.” • ♦ .r V V % May Bradbury: “Now how am I going to get into the office: I can’t find mv keys anywhere.” Donald Wair: “Oh. that’s all right: just climb right through the kevhole. When Terry heard that Maree Fran- cis was engaged, his face became very dark. That seems strange; we thought a match always brightened things up. Dorothy Dolan (in history, during a discussion of the Diet of Worms): “Mr. Bravv. did they really eat worms? Mr. Bravv: “What is a parricide? F.thel Long (thinking of “parasite”) : “Why, it’s a germ.” Mr. 1� . (after recovering from laugh- ter': “No; you tell us. Floyd.” Floyd Ribordy: “A parricide is a per- son that kills two (a pair).” (Now how did these persons get into high school without knowing that that word means an inhabitant of Paris?) Earl Wise: “Where’s the next basket- ball game?” Terry: “Goshen.” Wise: “Here or there?” • • • Definition of Mary Mann: “Short and sweet. COULD ANYONE IMAGINE— Roger Meissner not chewing gum. Donald Wair flunking in geometry. Leslie not gazing at Amanda. Sheldon N. missing his usual noon hour chats with the lassies in the audi- torium. Kratli chanting something beside “eighth hour.” lionise Ward remaining in assembly room once during second hour. A one-act comedy played in our high school hall every day: Enter Lord Roger: Drawing near the fountain to drink he is interrupted by the sound of a femi- nine voice— Ladv Eileen: “Oh. Roger, have you any gum?” Lord Roger: “Yes, only one left—I just gave the other two to Sliver and Painey.” “Murry and answer that note I just gave you. Exit both as last bell . • • V • • rings for class. Will Donald take his Mann along when he goes to Europe? Mr. Bravy (picking up a piece of can- dy from the floor): “Somebody must have left their gum drop.” Should Leola Terry, would Helen Hunter? The High school isn’t the place to find • oft snaps (exceptions to every rule). Pm afraid Eli will never become a Mann— Tuff Crawford: “That night when 1 went to the nickle show alone— T II E M A PLE Pag ttghty-one Calcnbar (Compiled 1 y W alter Earll.) SEPTEMBER. 5 Dear old school days have come again. (, Say, we miss those departed teach- ers. Especially “Mac.” - All’s quiet. Even the freshmen. ,x The new teachers are accounting for themselves splendidly, ii .Vow they have done it. Instituted a fifteen minutes' study period be- fore each session of school. What do you think of that ? 1� Mr. Conner keeps some students aft- er school to become better ac- quainted with them. 13 Some rumors of a senior reception. also of an annual. 14 Mr. Rittinger invites the students of the history class to discuss the faculty (cabinet). 15 Mr. Kratli. to new chemistry stu- dents—“Now, what is the Penta- teuch ? Student—“They’re some kind of an iron oxide, aren’t they ?” 18 We arc fugitives from Miss O’Hair. im Well, she finally got us. She only wanted 11s to remain in after school. 20 Commonly heard while Mr. Bravy is in charge of the assembly, “1 ley you, forty minutes!” 2! Begin search for members to make up the high school quartette. 22 Mr. Kratli hasn’t smiled yet. 25 A day like this makes one want to defy the truant officer. 26 Nothing doing. 27 Still nothing doing. 28 Mr. Conner—“Now all I want out of you. Howard, is silence, and very little of that.” 29 Alcgebra test. Seniors beat the rest of school at football. Score 15-5. Everybody drunk (with excite- ment). OCTOBER. 2 Day of tests for seniors. PLUNK! FLUNK! PLUNK! 3 Eileen Ellis comes to the assembly with a big checked apron on. 4 Mr. Walker—“What do they raise in the desert, Prank?” Frank— “Dust.” 5 Some of the biggest scandals. Ask the freshman girls. 6 Staff meeting. 9 Senior class meeting. 10 Whole school gets invitation to the senior class party at Otis, some thirteen miles out of town. 11 Class party tonight. 12 Discovery day. No school. Wish there were more Columbuses. 13 Lucky thirteen. Faculty visiting day. More no school. 16 We've had a regular vacation. Ev- erybody glad to get back. 17 Bum day today. Nothing doing. 18 Beautiful weather this; makes 11s want to ski] . 19 A freshman in manual training wanted to measure something fourteen inches long, so, having only a twelve inch rule, he went down town to get a fourteen inch one. 20 If you don't want to work when you get to school, before the morning session opens, that fifteen minute period is a nuisance. 23 Some fun to write this calender. We can’t even spell it. Calendar, we mean. 24 Basketball practice is coming 011 very well. The siquad is being cut down some. 25 Mr. Kratli—“Roger, where are the Hesperides?” “I don’t know; I ain't had ’em.” 26 Some of the girls are talking about leap year already. Page eighty-tuw T II E M A P L E 27 Well, we observe that Mitt has lost none of his old-time ability with the violin, lint it seems twould be better were Genevieve here to ac- company him. 30 This is a terribly blue day. It re- minds us of that story about— well, never mind: it‘s in the Joke Department. 31 A delightful smell of cooking is wafting upwards through the air shafts, and permeating every nook and corner of the assemblv room. NOVEMBER. 1 There seems to be some awful catastrophe approaching. The very atmosphere breathes of it. None of the students can fathom the portents. 2 Restlessness is growing worse. Amanda Me. gets so wrought up she falls in the hall. Ozzy to the rescue. 3 Actually, if something doesn’t hap- pen to break the monotony, we’ll have to stop work on the calendar. 6 It has come. The suspense was re- lieved as by a streak of lightning. The haze lifted and we knew the day was at hand when Mr. Rit- tinger solemnly announced that all those tardy in the future would remain for the EIGHTH HOI R, and pupils were also to be sen- tenced to it for misconduct. 7 Much laughter heard issuing from Miss Taylor’s room. Wonder what it is for? 8 Our instructor, previously departed. E. W. I.x ng. was seen by some students at Mr. Rittinger’s a short time ago. 9 What a relief from the tenors of the past few days. 'I hings are happening rapidly now. 10 Eighteen are assigned to the eighth hour for this evening. Its popu- larity is now assured. 13 Last call for exams: close of quar- ter approaching. 14 Exams. FLUNK. More exams. MORE FLUNK. 15 First quarter reports today. T hose poor freshmen! 16 Many arc the hearts that arc wean- tonight. (Of school.) 20 Rummel and Wilcox scrap during B. B. practice. Mighty battle. 21 Isn’t Mr. Kratli ever goinf to exert himself enough to smile? 22 Mr. Bravy is arranging the I� . schedule. 23 Miss Anderson smiles in Latin class. Fritz flunks. 24 B. B. squad cut down. Much indig nation. 27 Thanksgiv ing is near at hand. savory odor of roast turkey i; in the air. 29 Thanksgiving exercises today. 30 Thanksgiving and NO SCHOOL. DECEMBER. 1 A number of students too sick to re- turn today. 4 No snow yet. 5 An odor of H2S pervades the at- mosphere. 6 An interesting chemical experiment was conducted this morning in the assembly room, when Alfred Bor- maun put some carbide in Godfrey Hartwell’s inkwell. Result: A mixture of acetylene and ink flowed over the desk. 7 Work is now going on under high pressure. 8 Dance question receiving much at- tention at present. 11 The holiday rush is on. 12 Chorus gets complimented again by Miss Krieg. 13 The eighth hour lias become a by- word among the students, but nev- er-the-less it receives its full quota every afernoon. 14 Junior class meeting to decide whether there shall or shall not Ik dancing at the junior reception. Nothing doing. No majority. 15 School closes for two week- and a day. Gee. you’re a happy guy. “Yep, nothing to do till next year.’’ 16 The juniors decided in favor of no dancing at another ciass meeting last night. T H E M A P L E Page eigktjr-thr e JANUARY, 1912. 2 We are back at it again. That was some fine vacation. j Quite a bunch for the eighth hour this evening. All quiet today. . Miss O'Hair freezes her feet. - Dr. Donaldson gave us a fine ad- dress this morning. Referring to btains, Mr. Conner to Don—“Well. I begin to think that you have none.” o That pendulum is broken again. Crawford ran into it as we were leaving the room. 10 Seniors sold 636 Maples this morn- ing. Miss Anderson took sick and went home. No Latin class today. 11 “Rub. in English, “Carlyle's wife’s father died and left them a small farm in the country ' 12 R. R. team goes to Michigan City to- night. Food sale for seniors to- morrow. 15 Michigan City beat us 29-24. Fri- day night. Miss Anderson cracks a joke in Lat- in class today. Mitt has a new joke. Senior class meeting to de- cide on stationery at noon today. 17 Special Latin exam, at four this ev- ening. Terry fell asleep in civics class today. iS English and physics exams, today. 10 Mr. Griffey talked on “Broad-mind- edness this morning, then gave us an algebra test. 22 Seniors to have their pictures taken for the Maple this week. Begin- ning of the last week of this semester. Midyear exams. Oh, you midnight oil. 25 Adah Austin had her picture taken for the Maple this p. m. When Ellis heard of it. he ordered a dozen. 2x History exam, today. 5 Latin exam. 1 ligh school paper at a premium. Heard around the assembly :—“Are you going to gel through? “Darn you, shut up! 26 Report cards today. “And there was gnashing of teeth.” nti- dance faction slips one over the other side at class meeting last night. 29 Beginning of the second semester and second chance to flunk. 30 Another rush for high school paper. Bless the girls, they always have it. 31 Mr. Conner in physics class, “Don, I've had enough of you, get out. ’ FEBRUARY. 1 Some more of the seniors have their mugs shot for the Maple. 2 Mr. Conner gets a mysterious tele- phone call. 5 Bvk is nearly overwhelmed with matrimonial affairs. Takes a tele- gram to straighten them out. M uch mystery. 6 Howard E. in geometry. “These angles are equal, by proposition 534” 7 History exam. 8 Terry says Marshall will be next president. Senior class pins ar- rive. 9 Mitt and his spiritual adviser are scheduled to meet Mr. Rittinger at his desk. 10 Mishawaka game last night. 29-18 in their favor. 12 Donald Reed sit' with Helen Sall- wasser all morning. Those jun- iors do beat me. 13 Methodism is spreading. Ask Byk for particulars. 14 Mr. Rittinger scatters sunshine among the senior girls this p. m. 15 Sylvia C. is after the record for eighth hour assignments. She has kept a margin of 200 minutes for over a week now. 16 Rev. Craig gave a good talk this a. m. 19 Quite a number of pictures taken as specials for the Maple. 20 Someone said “Mary. Did Eli H. blush? 21 “Earll. where are you going? “Where Miss O’Hair is not. 22 Washington’s birthday. No school. Pat eighty-four T 11 E M A P L E 23 24 25 26 2 28 29 8 The semi-choi us makes its second appearance. Freshmen class party this evening-. Funny how much those freshmen will tell when they try to keep a secret. Extra. Report that Sheldon N. was seen standing outside the house in which the party was held, from 9:30 till 2:00 a. m. Report probably true. Was also learned that he was waiting for a young lady friend. Further particulars. He didn’t get the girl. She left through die side door with another gentleman. We extend S. N. our sympathy. Physics exam. Crawford is overcome by the magni- tude of problem 628 in geomctiy, but recovers after application of a huge towel by Fred R. Crawford addresses the assembly for the purpose of securing copy for the annual. MARCH. Physical lab. passes an ordeal of fire and water. Tankc tries to mop the floor with a towel. Byk has another mysterious letter. Won’t let us see even the post- mark. Mitt gets a telegram while in civics class. Everybody knows whom it is from. “Xo they don’t. This one was from someone else.” W. T. M. Report from freshman class that there was an upheaval in the com- mercial room. One of the senior girls whistled in the assembly this p. m. Quite a commotion. 11 Well, Sylvia C. is out of the tacc. Amanda M. comes now with 320 minutes for the eighth hour. H. E. is after those freshman girh again. 12 Miss Matheny asks Don what In knows about carrying umbrellas with one hand and wnethei he en- joys himself or not. 14 Ozzy is the benefactor of the geom- etry students. He has discovered the square root of 1. Says it is .1414. 18 Professor Barber, of Kalamazoo, addressed the high school this a. m. 19 Been trying hard to get a snap oi Crawford and Ruth for over a month. Finally landed it. 21 l eiry in civics, trying to designate a certain hook. “That red hook, there, with the green binding. 22 A large poster was on the board an- nouncing liiat Mr. Conner would hold a woman’s suffrage meeting in his room at four this p. in. 25 Track team gets its first workout to- night. 2f Mr. Conner gets hit 011 the nose with an electrical spark estimated (by him) two thousand volts. 27 Norman Kasbaum in English, Let's see, today's Wednesday, tomor- row’s Thursday, and the next day is Friday 28 Mitt says he is coming out tor track. 29 Goodbye. The Maple goes to press April 1. Report cards today. April 1 to April 8. spring vacation, lime 14, summer vacation. 7 II E M A LOWS’ CLOTHING STORE THE PEOPLE WHO SELL GOOD CLOTHES Now selling the greatest line of good clothes ever shown in Northern Indiana • •. •• : : •••. v V ‘ V. : v • • See the new swell “L” Sys- tem of blue, brown, and gray suits. They are the prettiest ever brought out LOWS’ CLOTHING STORE THE 4 BIG STORES 1st. Jewelry 2nd. Pianos, Music and swell Musical Instru- ments. 3d. China, Crockery and Glassware. 4th. Come and take a look Ob erreich Arnold ALK-OVER quality is a standard of comparison for shoe dealers every where-Walk- Over shoes are admittedly the “Leaders of the World” Boklund’s Walk-Over Boot Shop 914 MAIN STREET LAPORTE. INDIANA That Kink in Your Back Will disappear if you sleep on a “HYGEIA” SPRING SOLD ONLY BY B U C K HEUSI Quality Furniture O. P. M. SQUIRES E. C. LAY SQUIRES LAY pWE YEARS AGO when we laid the foundation of our jewelry business, we promised to build upon that foundation a reputation for squareness, sincerity and doing exactly as we agreed to do. How well we have kept that promise, you are the judge. We have made good. Since that time our business has increased with each succeeding year, until at the end of five years, we are doing the largest exclusive jewelry business in LaPorte and LaPorte County SQUIRES LAY ‘ Buy It Of Us” LAPORTE. INDIANA Kreidler’s Korrect Klothes The reason for buying here is: Our Kind of Clothes Our Kind of Service two advantages you’ll not get any- where else; both worth getting KRE1DLER CLOTHING CO. The Reliable Established 1888 Meissner’s PHARMACY The Store 820 Main Street LaPorte, Indiana STYLISH, HIGH-CLASS MILLINERY AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES The Store That Satisfies” MISS MAY MILLER With the BOSTON STORE after this spring season WM. NILES. Pres. F. H. MORRISON. V-Pres. FRANK J. PITNER. Cashier First National Bank LAPORTE. INDIANA 4 1o Four per cent, interest paid on time certificates of deposit Red Cross Pharmacy LA PORTE'S PRESCRIPTION STORE The Highest Purity in Drugs SELBY WADE. Managers Wabash College CRAWFORDSVILLE, INDIANA A COLLEGE FOR MEN ONLY EIGHTIETH YEAR For further information, address The Registrar, or G. L. MACKINTOSH. President. The Story Of The Plow—And Of Power Ages ago a savage-the wild, untutored kind-gathered wild wheat berries where wild hogs had rooted for grubs. “More wheat, he cried. “Better wheat! Why?- Ah! The hogs snout’ A glance at his war club—a trip to the arrowmaker-then behold the first plow, a crooked stick, rough-shapen to a point! But the wild boar was powerful—the human muscle weak-the savage constitutionally lazy. Even the Squaw rebelled at the drudgery of toiling the soil. The sacred ox was stronger than the boar and more tractable. A forked sapling cut-the bull’s horns lashed to the long end-the short end in the ground-a hand on the trunk, and presto! The human race was released from bondage to the soil. Seven centuries passed. The plow became of steel, beautiful, symmetrical, efficient, but the power remained unchanged. But, now, Watt harnessed steam; Fulton and Stephenson made it draw burdens and in the closing years of the 19th century, cumbersome, wide-wheeled locomotives were made to crawl over the ground with many plows behind. Still now the cities expand--the world s wheat hunger grows apace. Animal power fails to satisfy it—steam is costly—gasoline scarce and dangerous. Kerosene-common lamp oil—-and lower grade by- products, almost waste, show increasing supply and falling demand, though richer than any other known fuel in potential power Then QflBt? the solution. Like the boiling tea-kettle of James Watt, the plain kerosene lamp re- vealed to John A. Secor the secret of perfect power-production from kerosene and heavier oils. The tractor, his master work, solves forever the problem of cheap plowing. The tractor plows, harrows and sows; harvests and threshes the crop; grades the roads and hauls the grain to market. It fills the silo—shells the corn and shreds the fodder-grinds the feed and pumps the water. It is a cheap, complete efficient power- plant on wheels—simply designed and strongly built. Jd hoy can run it. We tell the story of the wS? Tractor and all Rumely Power-Farming Machinery in handsomely illustrated catalogs that may be had by everyone interested. M. RUMELY COMPANY, 1918 R. Street, LaPorte, Indiana RIDERS OF Crown Bicycles Are always satisfied with their machines The Genuine Fnuber One-piece Hanger In- sures Easy Running. Grcat Wist CO.LAPCOTtjMO- The High Grade Saddles. Bars and Pedals Make You Comfortable. What Mote Do You Want ? GREAT WESTERN MANUFACTURING CO. LAPORTE. INDIANA THE LAPORTE □ □ SAVINGS BANK LAPORTE. INDIANA Your SA VINGS Account Res- pectfully Solicited Interest Paid on Deposits of One Dollar or More MONEY TO LOAN “A clean collar is an evidence of thrift and intellectuality” THE AMERICAN LAUNDRY Is prepared to do your Laundry Work just as you want it—try us You can always find the latest in PORTR A ITS -------AT------- Koch’s Studio 809 INDIANA AVENUE A Piano de Luxe A New Stgle Hobart M. Cable You will be charmed with Style T. Its refined, graceful lines fascinate the eye, while the clear, sweet tone is a delight to the car. Style T fitscozily into the daintiest boudoir, but the action, length of strings and hammers are of the same size as in the larger styles. The cases are double veneered in Circassian walnut. San Domingo ma- hogany and choicest white oak - the cabinet work of the highest order, mak- ing Style T a desirable ornament, as well as a musical instrument of qual- ity—a piano of merit. Style T and all Hobart M. Cable pianos are fitted with the new Full Tone” Sounding Board found only in Hobart M. Cable pianos. In this won- derful improved sounding board the Hobart M. Cable Co. have provided for an uninterrupted and free vibration of the sound waves. The result—a rich tone of sur- prising volume— a tone that would be creditable in a small grand—in fact, the new Stgle T is actually a Boudoir grand a Piano de Luxe. THE HOBART M. CABLE CO. . LAPORTE, INDIANA LOCAL SELLING AGENTS. OBERREICH ARNOLD Meyer-Lindorf Company 711-713 MICHIGAN AVENUE :: LAPORTE. INDIANA A CKNO WLEDGED LEADERS IN DRY GOODS. CARPETS, LADIES,' MISSES' AND CHILDREN’S READY-TO-WEAR GAR- MENTS, MILLINERY, ETC. We are showing the Most Complete Stock of the above goods in LaPorte. Buying for and operating five stores in three states enables us to sell you goods at a great saving. MEY ER-LINDORF CO. C. H. oiro MFYFR, President A. R. IINDORF, Vice President t. f. SCHENK, Secretary W. C. BYRANf, treasurer BEFORE DECIDING WHERE TO ATTEND SCHOOL, SEND FOR CATALOG OF Valparaiso University ACCREDITED VALPARAISO, - - INDIANA One of the Largest Universities and Training Schools in the United States. 25 Departments 191 Instructors Excellent Equipments School the Entire Year Students may enter at any time and select their studies from any, or from many of the following DEPAR TMENTS: Preparatory, Teachers’, Kindergarten, Pri- mary, Pedagogy, Manual Training, Scientific,Classical, Higher En- glish, Civil Engineering, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Law, Pharmacy, Medical, Dental, Elocution-Oratory, Music, Fine Art, Commercial, Penmanship, Phonography-Typewriting, Review THE EXPENSES ARE MADE SO LOW THAT ANY ONE CAN MEET THEM General Tuition, $18 per quarter of 12 weeks. Board and furnished room. $1.75 to $2.75 per week. Catalog giving full particulars mailed free. Address I f. B. BROWN. Pres., or O. P. KINSEY. V.-Prcs. CALENDAR .-Thirty-Ninth Year opened Sept. 19, 1911: Second Term. Dec. 12. 1911: Third Term. March 5. 1912; Fourth Term will open May 28, 1912 Mli-Sprini: Term. Aprll2. 1912. Mid-Summer Term. June 25. 1912. lORTICTH YEAR Wil l OPEN UPICMMN IT. 1912 We Have Mo Competi- tion in Our Method of Making Glasses. CURTIS service, under which we make your glasses, is the development of 26 years’ experience. CURTIS service is not obtain- ---------- able anywhere else simply because it is a personal, distinctive, individual application of those things we have learned in designing, making and fitting glasses. service, because it is personal, distinctive and individual assures you glasses that are satisfying to your personal, distinctive, individual needs. CURTIS Service Satisfies DR. ETHELRED CURTIS PHONE :w SOS JEFFERSON AVE. I, A PORTE, INDIANA Exclusive Optometrist and Manufacturing Op- tician Agent for LaPorte County for the Gen- eral Acoustic Company, manufacturers of the Acousticon and Auris. THE STORE WITH THE HIGHEST CLASS TOILET ARTICLES Canfield’s Pharmacy 620 Main Street UNDER RICHTER HOTEL PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY DAVIDSON PORTER Draw your special attention to the Famous “MICHAEL STERN CO. ” Nifty Clothes, for which we are agents. Great Line of Negligee Shirts. Fine Silk Ffosiery and Neckwear for the coming season. DAVIDSON PORTER Style, Comfort and Beauty. The New Season’s Smartest Styles are Here for Your Choosing KELLING’S SHOE STORE Classy Footwear 614 Main Street G. L. McLANE COMPANY 'oolte t� A-.HIOK rAU!.Tie ._H Wooltex Suits and Coats Are guaranteed to give two season’s satisfactory wear. Our stock is now at its best. Coats from $15 to S30. Suits, $20 to $35. Our ready-to-wear department shows the largest stock in LaPorte, and from the medium priced to the best G. L. MCLANE COMPANY Laporte Wear-Best Buggies Place the solid satisfaction of driving a first-class buggy within the reach of those who know the difference. Honest in Workmanship, the Correct thing in Style, but Moderate in Price LAPORTE WEAR-BEST BUGGIES Honestly built for every-day use, affording Style and Comfort and “up-to-the-minute” in equipment and finish -:- LAPORTE CARRIAGE COMPANY LAPORTE, INDIANA C. Emmett Trees T H E Druggist 1002 Main Street : LaPorte, Indiana Rumelys Are Across the Street From Us. Celebrated for its Purity, Whiteness and Strength. Blended with Minnesota Spring and Winter Wheat. Mak.es the Lightest and Whitest Bread and Pastry. Insist on having Morning Qlory Flour. Sold hy all Qrocers. Manufactured by the LAPORTE MILLING COMPANY LAPOKTE, INDIANA W. WILSON LUMBER COMPANY Lumber, Lath, Shingles Also Anthracite, Pocahontas, Egg Nut and Massillon Coal TELEPHONE 132 PROFESSIONAL. DIKEGTOltY CHARLES E. BURLESON, M. D. GEORGE R. OSBORN, M. D. Office. 70S Jefferson Avenue Residence. 1010 Michigan Avenue Office and Residence, 811 Michigan Ave. Phones: Residence 661. Office. 632 Telephone No. 708 ABRAHAM ROSENBERG DR. CHARLES LOOMIS COUNSELOR AT LAW Telephones: Office. 22; House. 712 806 Maple Avenue 816 Main Street La Porte. Ind. Phone 249 LaPorte. Indiana DR. H. J. THOMPSON OSBORN, McVEY OSBORN 707 Maple Avenue LAWYERS Phone 648 La Porte. Ind. 810 Main Street Telephone 192 FREEMAN BROTHERS O. E. TRUESDELL DENTISTS Scott Block REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE Branch Office. Union Mills Open Tuesdays State Bank Building Phone 748 H. H. LONG, M. D. W. L. FISHER Office and Residence: Corner Indiana Avenue and Harrison Sts. DENTIST Office Hours, 8-10 a. m., 1-3 and 7-8:30 p. m. Phone 37 812 Main Street, opposite Court House Phone 333 LaPorte. Indiana O. L. Sutherland. M. D. J. H. Fargher. M. D. J. VENE DORLAND DRS. SUTHERLAND FARGHER ABSTRACTS REAL ESTATE Physicians and Surgeons Office. 807 Jefferson Ave. Phone 184 Insurance of all kinds. 802 Main Street Phone 129 DR. A. R. SIMON C. E. WOLFE REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 806 Madison Street LaPorte. Indiana LaPorte. Indiana RILEY F. SMALL WARREN W. TRAVIS SMALL TRAVIS WEIR WORDEN Sell Farm Lands. City Property. The best Fire Insurance. Aetna Life insurance. Stan- LAWYERS dard Accident Insurance. Agent for the Im- perishable Silo. Rooms 2-3 Guenther Building, corner Main and Madison Sts. Phone 511. 712 Michigan Avenue LaPorte. Indiana PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DORAN CONBOY SUTHERLAND SMITH LAWYERS LAWYERS 710 Michigan Avenue Phone 060 820 Main Street HOMER RAINSBERGER DR. DEXTER A. BUCK LAWYER PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office Hours. 10 to 12: 2 to 4; 7 to 9 Room 1. Guenther Bldg. Phone 181 707 Maple Avenue Phone 98 WASSER WASSER DR. J. LANCIE SMITH DENTISTS 902 Main Street Phone 508 DENTIST Office Hours, 8:30 to 12 a. m.: 1 to 5 p. m. Odd Fellows Bldg. With Dr. J. E. Church A. J. HICKEY N. F. WOLFE HICKEY WOLFE R. B. JONES, M. D. ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Office and Residence. 1107 Jefferson Ave. Phone 354 715 Michigan Avenue Phone 583. FRANKLIN T. WILCOX, M. D. DR. 0. E. PETERSON Office Hours. 1 to 4 p. m. OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Consultation Free 808 Maple Avenue Phone 189 Scott Building Phone 1130 DR. W. DROSBERG DR. F. J. KRESCI DR. LOUIS L. TEN BROECK DENTISTS Office 708 Jefferson Avenue Rooms 1 and 2. Dick Building Phone 1063 LaPorte. Indiana Telephone 136 LAPORTE. IND. HALL SHIELDS LAWYERS and ABSTRACTERS Offices. 9-10 Odd Fellow Building Successors to Harry C. Shannon H. W. SALLWASSER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW NOTARY Stenographer in Office 822-824 Main Street Over State Bank SEYMOUR’S AGENCY Established 1858 MILTON S. SMITH, M. D. GEO. F. SEYMOUR. Prop. OCULIST AND AURIST Insurance and Real Estate 716 Mich. Ave. 806 Maple Avenue LaPorte. Indiana KODAKS ------AND------ Photographic Supplies Expert Developing and Printing MRS. HARTWELL'S Book Stationery Store QARTETTC The Lost Chord TIT MICHIGAN AVENUE Clothes for Young Men and men who staid young YOU like to see a well-dressed man—makes you want to be one yourself. If you re not, we would like the opportunity of selecting a style and pattern that in our judgement would most become you} and let you judge. This store offers the great- est values in suits at $15, $20 and $25. Snappy Hats and Furnishings. Klein ’s. Clothing . Store This Book Was Printed 1 BY THE Argus=Bulletin Co. Printers, Hinders and Publishers Equipped to do the Finest Kind of Book and Job Work No job too large or too small Bring your next job to us and let us quote you a price--we may be able to save you money and we surely can give you a job that will please you Michigan Avenue :: LaPorte, Indiana The North Pole Freezer Quadruple motion freezer, freezing the cream quicker and smoother than any other known freezer SOLD BY H. C. WILHELM A SON Cadet Hosiery ' Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Linen Heels and Toes 25c PER PAIR Every Pair Guaranteed SIMON FOLTZ THE STORE OF POPULAR PRICES The Constantly Increased Demands Each Season Bring New Proof of This Store's Efficiency Our assortments are filled with unusual completeness. New arrivals bring to our patrons furniture and furnishings in accordance with the newer modes of complete equipments. All departments are brought to a high standard of efficiency-equipped to give service that is appreciable by the ever increasing number of patrons. KESSLER’S FURNITURE STORE LAPORTE'S ONLY COMPLETE HOUSEHOLD OUTFITTERS 606-608 MAIN STREET :: TELEPHONE 40 :: LAPORTE, INDIANA FOR a number of years, LaPorte lias been noted for its good schools. Its course of study extends over thirteen years, including the kindergarten. It also maintains a free public night school for six months each year. Courses in commercial, technical, academic and industrial subjects are provided. In every grade, the course of study has been enriched by the addition of art. manual work, music, and physical cul- ture. There are four large school buildings, three of which are modern in structure and equipment. The grounds have been furnished with playground apparatus which is in use the year round. There are five courses in the High School, the Scientific, Latin, Industrial, Commercial, and the Elective. Each course has about one-third of its work elective. In the Elective course, the student may choose any subject and it will count towards graduation. Seventeen units are required in this course. The Latin course admits to any college; the Scien- tific and Industrial courses to most colleges. The LaPorte Schools have received honorable mention at the World’s Fair at Chicago and also St. Louis. A bronze medal was won at Chicago for completeness of sys- tem from Kindergarten to graduation and a gold medal was won at St. Louis in Instruction and Art.