Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1913 volume:

©h? iHtragp fhtblialpd bu Ujr QIIubb nf 1313 Hanraster iitgtj B= =0 imitation all tboap utljo, as nipmbpra LI I of tljp 3Farnlty, liaup dtlUpnt- ly attb faithfully pubpatiorph to gnibr its along tlip ftigljutay of Sjparntng during our four aliort gpara in iCanraatrr tJiixxli j$rt}uul, tfjia book ia atfrrtionatplg drdiratpd ijarlatt II. Suarlmnutgh We arc glad to present on the oppo- site page a photograph of one of our former teachers—Mr. Harlan J. Scar- borough. He came to Lancaster in the fall of 1910 in the capacity of mathe- matics instructor and head of the De- partment of Athletics. Previous to his work here he had been connected with the rural schools of Monroe county and had filled the position of principal at New Vienna and of superintendent at Woodsfield. He had received the degree of Bachelor of Science from the Na- tional Normal university at Lebanon, and that of Bachelor of Arts from Anti- och college. He quickly won his way into our hearts by his fair dealing and good hu- mor and commanded our respect by making us work hard—especially in Geometry. In athletics, Mr. Scarborough gave his undivided attention to making win- ning teams. We are all justly proud of our present state of athletics and a good share of the credit belongs to him be- cause of his untiring efforts. It was his enthusiasm and boosting which enliv- ened the teams even in defeat. About the middle of the first semester of the present year, Mr. Scarborough received a very flattering offer from the superintendent of the Akron schools to become a member of their teaching force. Ilis resignation was reluctantly accepted and in the early part of No- vember lie took up his work in the South High school at Akron. We envy that High school their pos- session but extend our good wishes to our one-time instructor for the success of all his work in the future. LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL A Jfontlfaa Effort Chapter I. About one hundred miles from the mouth of the Neuse river in North Car- olina lies the little town of Hutton, whose chief industry is cotton milling. For many years the inhabitants of the beau- tiful little town have worked in the great mills which have grown up there. One day in the early spring of 1880, a freight crept slowly into the yards from the north and after much shifting about of cars, the train-crew left for their homes. A few minutes after the men had withdrawn a young man well built and neatly dressed, with black curly hair and great dark eyes, on whose face sorrow had already left its indeli- ble stamp, dropped from the door of an empty box-car and disappeared in the direction of the business section of the town. A little over a year previous Harry Brown had held a Hue clerical position in one of the large brokerage offices of Wall street. He received a fairly good salary hut the care of an invalid mother added to his own expense, made the ma- king of ends meet sometimes a difficult task. Then, too, the doctors informed Harry that the only chance for his mother’s life was a change of climate. At this news Harry was heartsick, for he realized that without the change his mother would undoubtedly die, but the expense of such a trip was so great that it was beyond their means. Day and night he worked trying to figure out how it could be done. Unexpectedly his chance came. A wealthy client of Har- ry’s firm dropped into the offiice and left five thousand dollars to be used in pur- chasing bonds. The money was turned over to Harry to be put into the safe, but instead Harry, to save bis mother’s life, broke the eighth commandment. The next day Mrs. Brown left for Florida and Harry became a fugitive from justice. But his plans had been well laid and he easily escaped the police net that was stretched to catch him. Some- how the bad news reached Mrs. Brown and the shock of learning of Harry’s embezzlement caused her death. After his mother’s death young Brown left New York and for fear of the police, traveled by the side-door Pullman route. After two weeks of traveling in a box- car we find Harry with a couple of hun- dred dollars in his pocket, leaving the box-car at Hutton. Inquiring of a small boy where work was to be found Harry entered the office of the superintendent of the Hut- ton combined cotton mills, where he ap- plied for work, stating that he was a New Yorker, out of work. When asked what he could do, he told the superinten- dent that his specialty was clerical work. He gave his name as Jack Clark, by which name he was afterwards known. Being short of good office men the su- perintendent hired Jack, (as he will now be known) as his private secretary, and arranged for the young man to live at his home. The great mills never closed, working in three eight-hour shifts each day, and Jack spent most of his off-hours in the mills learning all he could about the work and the machinery. He received an excellent salary and the greater part was used in purchasing stock in the mills. In his home life he was constantly thrown in the company of the superin- tendent’s daughter Ruth Jackson, and the inevitable result followed. He found himself daily loving the beautiful girl more and more. He fought the love with his whole being, for he realized with a dread that cannot be expressed that at any time that wonderful system called the New York Police Force, might find him and take him back to pay the penalty for the wrong doing. Chapter II. Five years passed quickly by and a feeling of safety began to steal over him. More and more openly he showed his love for Ruth and found to his great joy that his love was returned. By this time Jack had worked up to the position of assistant superintendent. When a few months over the five years had passed, Ruth’s father died. At the next annual meeting of the stock-holders, Jack hav- ing acquired enough stock to be a di- rector secured the vacancy left by Mr. Jackson’s death. The directors knowing that Jack knew more about the business than any one of them, gave him Mr. Jackson’s position as managing-director or superintendent. Of course, after this stroke of good luck the new superintendent did what any other sound-minded young man would have done in his place. He pro- posed and was accepted. The date of the marriage was not definitely set, but it was understood between them that the usual year of mourning for Mr. Jackson should be observed. In preparation for the coming event of his life Jack built a magnificent home on the top of a small hill overlooking the city. On the third floor of his new home Jack arranged a room expressly for his own use which he whimsically called the torture chamber. It was a perfectly fitted gymnasium and every morning and evening he spent, an hour on the horizontal bars, with heavy weight fastened to his ankles in order to increase his height and in other ways change his Bertillion measure- ments by which the New York Police could identify him. When the year had passed he had increased his height two inches and felt perfectly safe from dis- covery. His wedding day passed and he set- tled down in quiet home life. Vine years had passed since Jack had embezzled the five thousand dollars. Long ago he had sent the money back to the brokers, sending it from Richmond and now he had no fear. Chapter III. In central station, New York, Detec- tive Chief Barnes sat musing over some papers before him. They were the re- ports of the Brown embezzlement case, showing that all his best men had failed to locate the defaulter. At last he rang 10 a bell. Almost immediately an orderly answered. “Send in .Tones.” The orderly vanished to reappear with a tall, lanky, red-haired man who shuffled into the room, nervously toying with his hat. He was Jones, the man who never failed. “You remember the Brown case?” asked the chief. “Yes.” “Go and get him. Here are the pa- pers and reports. Get the Bertillion measurements and finger prints and re- member our slogan, ‘Never return with- out your man.’ ” So Jones took up the chase. A year passed and finally he located his man. But what a man, so different from what he had expected to find! Here the man whom he was seeking to take back to New York city to face a criminal’s pun- ishment, was the biggest man in a Southern manufacturing town, the rich- est man in the district, loved and re- spected by all and virtually the owner of all the manufacturing industries in the town—a man whom everybody loved and called on in time of need, knowing that they would not be refused help. This was a man with a family. His wife was the most beautiful woman the detective had ever seen. His children the sweetest and prettiest imaginable. What a beautiful picture it made and how changed it would all be if Jones took back his man! Had his man been the ordinary crim- inal, poor, unsuccessful, cowardly and uneducated, he would not have hesitated a minute, but as it was, Jones was up against a blank wall. What should he do? The money taken had been paid back and no one had lost anything. But the loss to the people of this Southern community by the taking away of their head would be immeasurably great. ( haptkr IV. After a few days in the city Jones called on Jack at his office. He told Jack he was a New Yorker looking for an investment, and would like to look over the mills. Jack told the detective that he also, originally came from New Yorl City, but that he had not been back since he was a very young man. For quite a while they talked over familiar places in the great metropolis. Finally conversation lagged and Jones remarked, “I heard a pathetic tale this morning when I was coming in on the train. I was riding with a detective from our city who was down here looking for a man, who years ago embezzled five thousand dollars. The man is now wealthy, loved and respected by all, the owner of some great mills like vours, a great leader of men. In some way he has changed his Bertillion measurements so that he can- not be identified by them. But. still there 11 is another way by which they can know their man. “A short time before he left New York it was found that no two men’s finger prints were alike. By taking the finger prints of a suspect on paper and dusting chalk over them every line shows clearly and these are compared with copies of the finger prints of the man, which are held at the headquarters office. The man wanted in this case, of course, had left his finger prints on the books he worked on, on his desk and in hundreds of places. “The plain clothes man doesn’t want to take him back for his loss would mean much to his community. But what can lie do? As you probably know the New York police slogan is ‘Never re- turn without vour man !’ ” Just then the visitors’ guide came in to show the detective through the great mills. All through the recital Jack had sat without moving a muscle, although he knew this was the end of all his hopes. At the entrance of the guide the super- intendent rose and said lie would accom- pany the guide and the visitors. All through the great mills went the trio, the superintendent explaining to the detective the use of each machine. At last they entered the weaving depart- ment where the great looms with their hundreds of bright, darting shuttles were working away almost noiselessly. As the detective passed up the aisle between the machines his notice was at- tracted by the beautiful face of a young girl who sat at a loom. Two braids of glossy, chestnut hair hung down her back and as she talked to her neighbor, they swung perilously near the flying machinery. The detective started forward to warn her, when a piercing scream rent the air and he stood still unable to move. What he had feared had happened. One braid of hair had caught in the shuttle and was slowly drawing the beautiful head into the machine. A quick thinker is an actor. The sup- erintendent darted forward. In a mo- ment he had reached the great motor which drove the machinery and had cut off the current. Darting back to the girl he grabbed her working shears and in a moment had cut the braid, letting her loose. Everyone crowded about the fright- ened girl. The superintendent still stood by the loom whose bright, darting shuttles, as they were slowing down, held him with a strange fascination. Glanc- ing about to see that no one was look- ing, he dropped his hands in between the sharp needles and fell fainting to the floor, the last proof of his guilt gone. Chai� tkr V. Jones went back to New York alone. He went immediately to his chief’s office. Entering, he stood before Chief Barnes, waiting for his superior to speak. “Well, Jones, what luck?” “First, chief, I want to tell you this is my last case. I’m no longer a detec- tive.” Then he told his story. When he had finished he sat sobbing like a child. “There, there, boy, you did the right thing. So the finger prints were com- pletely ruined? Did he lose any fing- ers ?” “No, chief, but every bone was broken, and his hands will always be covered with those horrible scars.” “Why didn’t you let him alone when you found him as he was? Why did you make him pay such a penalty?” “Because, chief, you told me that our slogan was: ‘Never return without your man’.” AfTKRWORD. Chief Barnes is still on the hunt for criminals. In a few years lie will retire and some younger man will take his place with that sentence ever before him, “Never return without your man.” Jack is still at the bead of his mills. Ilis life is a happy one for he has no fear. He has a beautiful wife and fam- 12 ily, is loved and respected by all, is wealthy and care-free. Jones resigned from the New York Police Force and is now with Jack who says he is the best foreman in the mills. Yes, dear readers, lie married the beau- tiful girl from the mills, but that’s an- other story. Mftmu WmjUutd a pg On a little farm crossed by the main line of the K. Z. H. H., dwelt the Widow Wayland. Childless, she had only her- self and her farm to look after. Kach year she raised a pig, only to butcher it in the fall, thus obtaining her meat sup- ply for the winter. Thereby hangs my tale. .Just as the tracks of the K. Z. line passed the front gate of the Widow Wayland’s place, they started on a sharp up-grade and many a wet, stormy night, when the rails glistened with wa- ter, long freights had trouble making this grade. One day in mid-summer, Widow Wayland’s pig escaped from his sty and after wandering aimlessly about for some time enjoying his new-found lib- erty, he hit the railroad track and began to count ties. The Limited was just due. It was on time. It came. It passed. There was one frightened squeal and then—pork dropped. Yes, that pork- er at least dropped, and in small pieces along about a hundred yards of rail- road. Imagine the widow’s anguish if you can, when she found her winter’s meat supply gone and pork selling at the highest price in years! Imagine, if you can, her feeling of grief over the loss of her sole companion, and her revengeful spirit against the railroad! Dressed in her best black, the widow drove to town and went directly to the railroad station. Here she went in to confer with the ticket agent. Loudly she told him of her loss and asked for a set- tlement of fifty dollars at once. He ex- plained to her that her complaint must go to headquarters, so he made out the blank and sent it in while the widow left feeling that a settlement would be made. A week passed with no word from the railroad. So the widow drove to town again. This time the agent asked her into his office and then told her that her claim had been refused at headquarters. Without a word she left and drove slowly home. That night the westbound freight came thundering along, gathering the necessary speed to go over the grade at Wayland’s. Already the freight was fifteen minutes late and holding up the eastbound flyer at C'rawfis. Suddenly the engineer gave the whistle a blast, and shut his air brakes tight, jarring the long line of cars into a sudden stop. Brakcmen came running forward to find out the trouble. “I’ve run over a man,” gasped the engineer. Flashing their lanterns here and there the brakcmen soon found the innocent cause of the trouble. It was an old suit of clothes and a soft hat, stuffed with straw which lay, cut in two parts by the wheels and to its breast was pinned a piece of paper on which was written: i xcant me $50, pay me or i’ll make trouble for you all. i’ll stop your trains from running. Widow Wayland. Swearing, the train crew got under way, now fully a half-hour late. A lit- tle later, the Flyer came rushing out of the black night bound for the great East. Suddenly a red light flashed three times and the engineer, seeing that he was almost on top of the light, jammed his brakes in stopping. Eor ten minutes the crew hunted but nothing could be found—no person, no lantern, and no damage. So things went on from day to day—a red- light, with a warning to it,—a log across the track with a request for payment on it. Thus did the widow push her course but without result. One day the superintendent of the di vision left Jeffcrsday on a special for an inspection trip. The same day Widow Wayland made soft soap. The next day just an hour before the special was due the widow came forth from her abode with two large water pails and poured something on the tracks up the grade. On and on rushed the special an hour late. Nearer and nearer it came to Widow Way land’s. Swiftly they hit the grade. The pistons Hashed back forth, the exhaust roared. The great wheels spun but—the train moved no more. The engineer backed up and tried it again, but to no avail. Then he climbed down from the cab in time to meet the Superintendent coming from the car. Together they walked to the front of the engine, stooped, put a finger on the rail, then to their noses and exclaimed, ‘‘Soft soap!” “Yes, soft soap and there’s more com- ing if I don’t get my fifty dollars!” The Superintendent whirled to the Widow Wayland standing behind them, her hands on her hips. “Fifty dollars! What for?” he in- quired. Then the widow told her story. When she had finished she said: “I’ll fight you forever if you don’t pay up.” Laughing, the Superintendent pulled a roll of bills from his pocket, stripped oft’ five tens and handed them to the widow saying: “All right, Mrs. Way- land. You can’t get. ahead of the Irish, so here’s your money.” A (gltmpap into jFuturr In 1906 the present High school was thrown open for the inspection of the public and reception of pupils. Prev- ious to and during its construction a great number of citizens of Lancaster objected to the size of the building, claiming it to be very much larger than was needed, thus bringing unnecessary expense upon the taxpayers. At the opening of this building there were en- rolled 230 pupils, at present there are 314. Now, behold in the short space of not quite seven years it is found to be 14 far too small to accommodate com- fortably the large number of pupils who seek admittance. The study halls where the pupils in former years could have quiet periods for the preparation of lessons are turned into class recitation rooms. Even the rest room, a refuge in case of accident or sudden illness, has also been convert- ed into a recitation room. Study halls are an imperative neces- sity. Not many pupils arc able to con- centrate their minds on a dry principle in Physics or a theorem in Geometry when another class in the same room is having an interesting lesson in Ancient History, English classics or the teacher is telling an amusing story in connection with the lesson. The classes have become so large that the teacher cannot give the individual pupils the proper attention. It can readily be seen that in a class of thirty it is impossible for any one pupil to re- ceive special attention when the recita- tion periods arc only forty-five minutes long. In fact, there is scarcely time to hear each one recite. This might be remedied by employing more teachers were there any class rooms for them to use. All over this country parents and edu- cators are beginning to realize that the most pressing need of the time is a prac- tical education, ('an a practical educa- tion be obtained in our High School? No! After spending four years here a pupil can not accept a position as type- writer, stenographer or bookkeeper be- cause he knows nothing of these branch- es. It is necessary for him to spend possibly,the best part of another year in a business school. Then there arc many boys, who in the regular course have taken Latin or German two or three years and cannot understand why the German noun, floicer, is feminine, or when the adjec- tives take endings or when they do not. Now, if these boys, who so far as books are concerned may be dull, were put into manual training classes, they might develop wonderful skill. Boys naturally take to tools and many a fine mechanic and craftsman might trace the beginning of his success to the man- ual training he received in High school. Why is it, then, that these boys arc re- quired to spend their time trying to 15 learn things which will be of such little value to them in the near future? In like manner how impractical the course is for the majority of the girls! What difference does it make to a girl after she is out of school, or, while she is still in school for that matter, wheth- er an elephant weighing 2000 pounds stepping on a barge sinks it five or six inches, and what an undcrslung auto is ? How all the girls dread Algebra and Geometry! It is often with the girl in mathematics as it is with the boy in lan- guage. She may take Algebra several years and yet not be able to understand that the square of two numbers is equal to the square of the first plus twice the product of the first by the second plus the square of the second. Girls should not be compelled to take these studies, when their time might be put on something which would prove more useful to them after school days are over. We refer to domestic science. What girl is not interested in the mixing of ingredients, having explained the chem- ical changes that occur in boiling or baking and who does not enjoy the re- sult, a tempting brown loaf of bread, or golden cake? Why is it so imperative that every girl should have a course of domestic science in school? The answer is this, that the girl of today has no time for domestic duties of any kind but the most trivial. Hence there is the present necessity of domestic science in the school, if there are to be good cooks in the future, who will know the scientific reason for things in a line of work that has been theirs for years. Most assuredly everything learned is of benefit in some way, but so much time is given to things which might be spent on the practical. Another thing that demands atten- tion in the schools today is athletics. A modern gymnasium, fully equipped and a physical instructor would not only add interest to the work and pride in the school’s athletic teams but improve the physical health of both teachers and pupils. The present curriculum of the High School seems to be a preparation for col- lege, which, of course, is just what is needed by those pupils who intend to continue their school work, after com- pleting the course here. Hut for those whose school work must end here some- thing else ought to be provided. He- side manual and business training and domestic science more studies should be made elective. Since our school does not fulfill the needs of the pupils, we take a glance into the future and there see a new building erected on a site adjoining the present structure. The architecture is such that the two buildings harmonize in height and color with a passage-way connecting the two. The most modern system of heating, ventilating and light- ing is used and there are quiet study halls. This High school has two courses, the preparatory or academical and the practical. The academical is the same as it is in our High school today. The practical contains manual and business training and domestic science. The motion picture machine in this new school is considered as a necessity. How much more interesting it is to see a picture of a battle or how germs grow than to read about them! This school is fitted for the pupil, not the pupil for the school. Such a High school would certainly fill needs of this growing city and be a monument in ev- ery way to our civic pride and an inspir- ation to all who would study within its walls. ©ur (greatest Presttent By James Reid. Many rulers of this vast nation of ours have been great, but there is one whose name stands forth from all the rest—one who rose from humble cot- tage birth, rose through hardships and trials, and guided our nation safely through the greatest danger that has ever assailed her. This one is Abraham Lincoln, so honorable, so noble, and so true. The early life of this wonderful man, his integrity, his industry, and his hon- esty, arc almost as glorious as his after- achievements. He was born in a back- woods log cabin, reared in an atmo- sphere of ignorance, with no opportun- ity for an early education. He raised himself, by his perseverance and unfail- ing ambition, from a rail-splitter and a cattle driver to a learned but an un- known lawyer. He soon came to be known for his honest principles and his loyalty, until finally he was brought forth to be placed in the supreme office of the United States, at the most crit- ical period in history. Who is not fa- miliar with his deeds as president? Lincoln knew men; he was a natural leader; no man was braver morally than he; he knew what was right and he did r it, fearless of the opinion of the world. He lmd great strength of character; all the honestv, loyalty, and industry, which he possessed as a boy and a young man, he firmly held all through life. Lincoln was a gentle man, mild, un- boasting, always ready to uphold the right, not a commanding, grasping and bold Napoleon: consider this man tak- ing on his own shoulders the responsi- bility for the freeing of four million slaves, and you may know something of the great and noble character concealed within such a plan and humble exterior. If Washington was the great founder and father of his country, Lincoln was the preserver of that same country. Lincoln’s name is second only to Wash- ington’s in the history of the United States. Washington as commander-in- chief, marched the colonial armies to glorious victory, and, as president, formed the remnants left after the war into the beginning of a great republic, but certainly the achievements of Lin- coln while he was president of our nation greatly excelled the deeds of Washing- ton while holding the same high office. Therefore give to Washington all honor as the father of his country, but let all glory go to Abraham Lincoln, our greatest president. illy Su'Iuuil The words, “my school,” have a dif- ferent meaning to each one of us. To some, they bring memories of the teach- ers, while to others, they mean the atmos- phere created by both teacher and stu- dent called “school life.” Even the latter is interrupted in various ways. “Oh,” one will say, when asked about his school, “We have ever so much fun. Why, I never study; I just manage to get through, somehow.” Another says, “School is pure drudgery. Why do I go? Because mv parents send me, and I want good grades, I suppose.” But to me, “my school” has a differ- ent meaning. Instead of a continual holiday, or a dull uninteresting place, it is the means by which each one of us is prepared for the bigger things of life. Our minds are broadened, and our power of initiative strengthened. We do not attend school because the teach- ers enjoy grading our oft-times faulty work, but because the contact with them will send us into the world, con- scious of greater power which has been developed in us. Thus, geometry and algebra strength- en our reasoning faculties. History and the languages give us a knowledge of other people, their laws, languages and customs. But it is to our English course that we really owe the most. Be- sides giving us a working knowledge of our language, it brings our minds into touch with the master minds of litera- ture,—those whose wonderful thoughts and conceptions of life have come down through the years to us. It broadens our sympathies, and gives us an appre- ciation of all that is beautiful, true, and good. So, to embrace all our opportunities, to broaden and sweeten our natures, to get the most out of our school life,— this is the ideal meaning of “my school.” 17 Ijiaionj of tbf OUaaa of 1913 First Spasm. When in the course of human events it came to pass, that in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and nine, and the one hundred and thirty- third year of the independence of these United States—one hundred and thirty- one insignificant, microscopic, minute, atomic and molecular microbes entered this institution of learning. These specimens of minute objects when placed upon the glass slide of Hawk’s compound microscope, took on the following appearance—very gawky, awkward, clumsy and of a peculiar greenish tint which is characteristic of things which have not yet reached a state of proficiency or excellence. We were promptly classified by the term, “Freshmen,” which, according to Webster means “novice,” and we surely were “some novices.” I expect our class was the greenest of the green for a long while. At least so said our honorable faculty, but they say that about every new class that enters so I’m afraid we cannot be known dis- tinctly by this marked characteristic. Ah, but it was a likely looking bunch tat was herded into the chapel the first morning, and I think our principal real- ized that he had some very promising material--for he read for the morning verse, “Lord, hoxc are they increased xcho trouble me.” Many things were new to us, but we learned fast and by the end of six La Ross. months we knew exactly where each room was and the name of the teacher. One thing which everyone enjoyed was the chapel period where we were told by many people that they were “tickled to death to look into our bright and smil- ing faces.” There were many prominent people who started upon this important period of their life among us. Some of these notables were: Mr. Russell E. Moss, a lad with a bright and beaming countenance, who is now at- tending school in the south; the Honor- able Ellsworth Dickson and Russell Hamilton who are now engaged in put- ting squeaks in shoes in the local fac- tories; Fletcher Lewis, who is in Cleve- land, showing folks how bright a minis- ter’s son is; Clarence Schneider, who is at present putting the “Ham” in Hamil- ton : Porter Kauffman, Fortune Em- bich, Irma Crossen, Lucille Fortier, Helen IIrazee, Rosalind Weiss and many other distinguished or extinguished per- sonages. The faculty at this time consisted of ten able and proficient instructors, namely, W. C. Brasharcs, principal and mathematics; M iss Davidson, History; Mr. Thomas, German; Miss Curtiss, Latin; Miss Thomas, English; Miss Perfect, English; Mr. Hawk, Science; Miss Musser, German; Mr. McCracken Mathematics; Miss McCIccry, Science, all under the careful guidance of our ex- cellent superintendent, Mr. Cassidy. Xothing of importance occurred out- 18 side of exams until January 26, 1910, when the Longfellow Literary society was formed by pupils of M r. McCracken's room. The membership was limited at first to those sitting in this room but was later extended to include all freshics. We had our own orchestra and had for honorary members, Miss Alice M. Long- fellow daughter of the poet, and Messrs. Cassidy, Brashares and McCracken. This was an important organization for our class because it trained us in many ways for future occasions, such as this. And it is for the untiring effort for our own interest and welfare that we as a class owe a debt of gratitude to our friend, Mr. McCracken. At the close of this year he left our midst to enter school at Harvard Uni- versity. He is now Dean of the Nor- mal School, Ohio Northern university, at Ada, Ohio. A sad occasion which marks our his- tory was the death May sixth, of one of our classmates, John Lawrence. He was a member of the Literary society, and there as everywhere else, he was a willing worker. Our first public appearance came May twentieth when the members of the Literary society gave an entertainment for their friends. It is the end of the year and our ranks are somewhat thinned—only 106 stand- ing by the ship. Skcoxd Spasm. Ah, it was with heads higher, eyes to the front and firm tread that we again marched up Mulberry street to the lit- tle red school house on the hill. Mv fair reader may wonder at this show of calm indifference and bold front, but the answer to this perplexing question is simple: 19 We were Sophomores!!! When we assembled and called the roll, only 79 responded. There were many who had dropped behind or had been summoned to other fields. This year’s history is uneventful to a great extent. Our class proved itself wise indeed, as it has on many occasions since, in that it did not attempt to or- ganize, but put off this great and awe- inspiring event to the distant future when we should be Juniors, and for the time lived upon anticipation. Our faculty had changed scenery, though. In McCracken's place there came to us one—Mr. Scarborough—a man as big as his name,—from East Liverpool, Ohio. Of course he had been here before and had seen what sweet girls we had in Lancaster. After captur- ing one he went away but in the mean- time he had been captured by this burg and now came to help us with his vast store of knowledge in solving the depths and mysteries of algebraic equations and geometrical angles. Also Miss Thomas and Miss Musser withdrew from our august company for foreign fields. Miss Thomas is now teaching the stu- dents of Newark High school their A-B-Cs, while Miss Musser is down in New Mexico among the rattlesnakes and sagebrush teaching cowboys “ c , mein- cr, mir. michor probably looking into some bronzed plainsman’s face and mur- muring “ «• hist w e vine Bln me!” At the end of the second round we were still struggling along, but only fifty-one strong. Third Spasm. And now opens the beginning of the most eventful and real period of our class life. But before we proceed further let us study our surroundings. Our faculty was the same—except for the new ones—just like it was before, only it had some new ones. Two charming young ladies came to fill Miss Musser’s and Miss Thomas’ places. Well, gentle reader, they are young— you see the author inquired of Ilawk and he’s an authority on women’s ages. I asked him if he knew how old Miss Perfect and Miss Curtiss were, and he said he’d hate to guess as he might miss it, but he would figure it out for me. I haven’t heard from him yet! Well, as I was about to say before I was sidetracked bv the yard engine, these two charming and accomplished young ladies were Miss Hunt, and Miss Strete («S-t-r-e-t-e) so don’t get her mixed with a road and run over her. At the close of the previous year our efficient superintendent, Mr. Cassidy, resigned his position after a very suc- cessful administration and is now prin- cipal of a large building in Seattle, Washington. Our new head is Mr. S. II. Layton of Columbus, Ohio, a very competent man who has jumped right into things. It was on the 20th day of September that the notice, “All Juniors meet at 3 o’clock in Miss D.’s room,” appeared on the blackboards. Ah, what an eventful day in the history of the universe this was! And so it came to pass that on the 20th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eleven, the great and illustrious class of 1913, Lancaster High school, was or- ganized with “Seedy” LaRoss, presi- dent ; “Fat” Trout, vice president; “Silly” Whilcy, secretary; Mary Emily Pect, treasurer, and “Dutch” Beck, bus- iness manager, and what a crew it was, but it started things anyhow upon a successful future. We selected dark blue and white as colors and the white rose as the flower, and soon had a fine banner to proclaim our nationality. The one great problem of our year as Juniors was how to obtain pecuniary as- sistance in entertaining the high and mighty Seniors in June. Ah, what trials and tribulations we endured and finally surmounted success- fully. On May 17 we made our second pub- lic appearance in the great dramatic farce, “The Sweet Girl Graduates,” with Ruth Sprankle as “The Girl,” and the time that dear little girl had graduat- ing will be remembered long among us. But as a final reward to all efforts and trials, was the Junior-Senior, when we entertained our departing school- mates of 1912 and brought to a fitting close Commencement week and our Jun- ior year. Foi rth axi Last Spasm, or, The Last Struggle. With stately tread and haughty mien, we ascended Mulberry street to the lit- tle red school-house on the hill—so dif- ferent we looked and felt from that eventful day three years before when we trod these pavements on the same jour- ney. But, hadn’t we a right to these feel- ings of sublime grandeur? Had we not attained the heights for which we had toiled through the wee small hours and while others slept in the study periods? For at last we had attained our ambi- tion—to be Seniors, those august per- sonages upon whom the Freshman looks with fear, the Sophomore with admira- tion and the Junior with respect. On the fifth of September, A. D., 1912, the Class of 1913 met for reorgan- ization for the coming year. “Seedy” LaRoss was elected presi- 20 dent; Marie Renshaw, vice president; Helen Wolfe, secretary; “Kenny” My- ers, treasurer, and “Bugger” Gray, bus- iness manager, and we launched the good ship “Thirteen” upon the last leg of her voyage. There were several new ones among the passengers, some of whom were: the Hon. Clayton Burnett, who thought it would be much Sharpe-r to wait for Ruth; Helen Sharpe and Winifred Abelc from last year’s class, who thought it would be much better to grad- uate with us, Nina Weiland, Margaret l'ink and James Reid from St. Mary’s High school; John Kmde and Lewis Buell from dear old Sugar Town. We lost a good shipmate in “Fat” Trout, who has aspirations of becoming a great railroad magnet. There was one great responsibility which now rested upon our shoulders— the school annual, The Mirage, and it devolved upon us to make it the biggest show yet produced under the skylights of I.. H. S. Ten big shows and a laboratory com- bined under one roof, including a mam- moth menagerie of all wild animals from a “Lamb” to a “Hawk.” The managership was put upon the broad shoulders of Mary Emily Feet, and the position of chief ticket seller was presented to “Wally” Barr. This year exams at the mid-years de- termined who were to continue as mem- bers of the crew of old “Thirteen.” But, sad to relate, several who had stuck by the colors were engulfed by the tidal wave which swept our decks. Our third appearance in the public eye occurred February 7 in presenting the college drama, “Thompson of the Varsityin the development of which, as also in the former play we owe a great deal to the efficient assistance of M iss Prudentia St rete. And now the log of old “Thirteen” must close as the good shop is nearing port. I hear a voice from the lookout call- ing “Land ahead,”—and out of the mists slowly unfolds the harbor of “Graduation,” and beyond the fertile fields of “Opportunity” and the busy city of “Industry,” in the beautiful land of “Life.” And after each one of this faithful crew was received his passports at Com- inencent and set out on his path in this wonderful country of “Life,” I’m sure everyone will cherish fond remembrances of experiences and associations while a student in old L. H. S., and a member of the crew of the good old ship: 1913 21 (Class Prnpljfry By Earl C. Gray. The fatigue of a day's burdens which included a grammar lesson in Fourth English, a German quiz, a recitation in United States History and a celebrated lecture on electricity by Mr. Hawk, as well as chorus and gym practice, caused me to seek rest in a large arm-chair. There I sat exploring the pages of a Greek mythology, thinking how credu- lous those ancient Greeks must have been to have believed those marvelous, inconceivable tales of dragons, mer- maids, gods and goddesses. Suddenly 1 realized that I was fast becoming the victim of the Goddess of Sleep, who, together with her able assist- ant the Sand-man, is irresistible. My muscles slowly relaxed and my eyes wandered away from the pages of the book and slowly closed. Then I was suddenly transported to the scenes of the mythology. The pictures had be- come real. I was standing in front of the Delphian oracle of ancient fame and superstitiously gazing at its splendor. Tt occurred to me that I ought to visit mv old idol, the God of the Future, whose acquaintance and good will I had sought in many dreams and whose resi- dence was within the oracle. Ascending the stone steps, I pushed a button at one side of the door. Imme- diately a huge mechanical arm reached out, grabbed me and pulled me inside, removed coat and hat, and stood my cane in the rack. I was somewhat sur- prised to find this ancient building equipped with such mechanical apparatus 22 and I was also embarrassed at seeing no human being. But, assuming a very dignified air, I passed inside the first open door. Here was a magnificently furnished room, American style, with por- traits on the wall including those of such notables as Jimmy Hawk surround- ed by a few Ilawklets, all with the high forehead and intelligent look of the pro- fessor, Herr Thomas, with bearded face, now the President of Ohio State univer- sity; and last but not least, our belov- ed “Billie.” Seated at a magnificent polished ta- ble was the god, reading a copy of the 1913 Mirage. He rose to greet me as I entered and ushered me to a comforta- ble chair by the table. I found him to be as good-natured as Prugh, as bash- ful as Hickson and as willing to do as Jimmy Bloom. Our conversation grad- ually drifted to school topics in which he showed a great interest. Question after question flung at him was answered and at last I asked him the whereabouts of my school-mates, the members of the Class of 1913. He said that he could show me in as little time as it would take to tell it. Pressing a button under the table, he produced an aeroplane ready for flight. Another button was pressed and the roof above opened as if on hinges. We climbed into the machine and were off. Everything was done on the lightning scale and we soon bade farewell to the plains of Greece to sail over Austria- IIungarv and then to the Alps. On one of the highest peaks we stopped at a ho- tel to find our quiet and ever busy ones, Lewis Buell and Clement Corwin as joint proprietors doing well and satisfied. Passing over the land of sunny Italy our craft reached Rome where we found our noisy, ever busy, many-sided Corl La- Ross, making duplicates of many pieces of statuary for which he had become famous. He was hard at his task and I did not interrupt him but went north again to Venice, the city of canals to find Pearce Wright now a Morgan in wealth, seated in a gondola with Bernice, taking in the sights. On we sailed into Germany. Here in Munich I found our efficient musicians, James Reid and Priscilla Whiley pur- suing their musical course under the best of teachers. In Cologne I found Harry Kern, the owner of a large perfume fac- tory. Bernicce Brodrick had become the victim of Cupid’s darts and was now living with her husband, the Duke of Pretzelburg, in a beautiful castle on the famous River Rhine. My attention was now called to Ber- lin where our Bremen representative, Harold Driver, was serving in the ca- pacity of Ambassador to Germany. Leaving Germany, we were ushered into France where I found our beauties, Marjorie Pierce and Margaret Fink cutting quite a figure in Paris society circles. We journeyed to London to find Carl Reed and wife, formerly Clara Kirn, the former being ambassador to England and the latter having become famous by the writing of the song enti- tled “When Susan Sings Sweet Songs in Sunday School.” The Atlantic crossed, we reached New York, where I found Clayton Burnett as the customs collector. He and his wife nee Ruth Sharp resided in a mansion on Fifth avenue and held a high place in society. 23 In Washington, upon visiting the Senate Chamber, I saw Gordon Morris and Clarence Myers debating on the right of a man to kiss his wife in public. Of course Gordon, who had always been contrary, took the negative, but he cer- tainly did not have strong convictions as to being on the right side. I was sur- prised when visiting the House of Rep- resentatives to find among the leading members Maria Swope and Marie Ren- shaw. I was told that Maria was re- sponsible for national woman’s suf- frage and her success was due to her matchless oratory which completely cap- tivated all hearers. Marie had also won fame as the author of a book entitled: “Fools I Have Met,” which was dedicat- ed to James Hawk. Journeying on to Pittsburg I found Wallace Barr managing the steel indus- try which, since Andrew Carnegie’s death, had been entrusted to him. Wal- lace had always taken to such tasks so I was not surprised at his success. In Cleveland, Anna Lou Hyde was musical instructor, having won fame as a vocal- ist. In Columbus Edna Miller the her- oine of many a Lab. explosion, was the head of a Society for Research, and Har- old Barnhill, her once timid compan- ion, was the owner of a fifteen-story structure known as Hotel Buckeye which contained all modern improvements in- cluding electric baths, self-made beds, tipless waiters and mechanical shoe-but- toners. Turning southward, we came to Lan- caster. My! how it had changed! On the Fountain Square stood a large Y. W. C. A. building now under the man- agement of Elizabeth Shaw whose pleas- ure was to make everyone around her happy. Across the street was the home of the Y. M. C. A. which now had a membership of more than two thousand, due to the hard work of Carl Smoot whose ambition was unlimited. Beside our old High School on the hill stood the famous new $160,000 structure built chiefly through the efforts of Herr Thomas. Mary Schleicher was princi- pal, an honor due to the patient hard work for which Mary was noted. Pre- siding over the German department was Katherine Schmidt who after long study in the Fatherland had been engaged to teacher the madchen and knaben of Lan- caster. Helen Wolf, with language just so, after graduating from O. S. U. had taken charge of the English depart- ment. and was engaged in correcting the speech of others. Mabel Snider, the famous lightning talker had been hon- ored with the position of Latin instruc- tor while Gladys Shallcnberger was in charge of the splendidly equipped do- mestic science department. In Oxford, Ohio, I found Edna ICeely holding the position of Dean of Women of Miami university. In Cincinnati were Helen Court right and Ruth Lamb now editors of the “Woman’s Help,” a maga- zine of great renown and excellent pros- pects for the future. Chicago was next visited where I found Minnie Swartz and Ruth Spran- kle entertainers in the Conklc Lecture Bureau, and known as “The Two Invinc- iblcs.” They seemed to get along well with the head of the bureau, Walter Conklc who was a very efficient business man. In Wichita, Kansas, Merl Solt was the superintendent of a government agricultural station and had found a way to grow pickles which had no warts, horse-radish minus the bite, and peaches without seeds. lie is being hailed as a possibility for the Secretary of Agricul- ture in President Layton’s cabinet. In San Francisco May Pairan was filling a very responsible position in connection with the United States mint. Across the Pacific we flew to the Phil- ippines where I found Harry Fisher as Provincial Governor of the islands, hav- ing shown himself interested in the little Phillipinos. In China were Margaret Gardner and Grace Beck studying in preparation for writing a comedy-opera which was to startle the world. At the time they were arguing over the ques- tion as to which hand moves the fastest when eating rice with chop-sticks. In Japan Winifred Abele and Margaret Garling were running a Christian mis- sion house, having converted many hun- dreds of heathen to the Christian faith. In Persia I found our jolly Mary Peet and the coquettish Helen Sharp trying to locate the exact spot of the Garden of Eden just to settle an argu- ment. In Egypt I found Nina Weiland hard at work on a history of Ancient Egypt. Marie Zarbaugh and Florence Baugher, too, were in the land of the Pyramids studying ancient art and sculpture in preparation for becoming teachers in famous American universi- ties. Bv this time my head was fairly swimming from the extensive trip I had taken and now as the aeroplane reached the plains of Greece I noticed that the engine was not going steadily and that we surely must be out of gasoline. Just as we were over the oracle ready to de- scend and I had just put the question to the god concerning my own future, the machine swerved, stopped a moment nad darted quickly to the ground. The con- tact caused me to awake and find myself no longer in the arm-chair, but lying upon the floor. As the visions which had so lately appeared realistic to me grad- ually faded away—a voice whose tones seemed to grow more and more indis- tinct, spoke the following words: “TPif i heart and hand hard to the ta.de 24 A good fair chance is all one could ask; tion I consoled myself with the thought And that is given to all who try that it was enough for me to know that And have as their motto: 'Do or die’. I belonged t6 such an illustrious com- As I rubbed my eyes and gathered pany as the Lancaster High School nyself up from my uncomfortable posi- (“lass of 1913. Mjn’a Mini First. Second. Host admired ...........................H'w Davidson C«rl I.aKoss Most popular................-...........C°rl I.aKoss..............Kutl, Sp,ankle Has done most for I.. H. S..............James Bloom................( oi l I.aKoss Most energetic.......................... '-• ...............Coil Laltoss Best athlete ...........................Lafayette Abbott..........Russell Wetzel Greatest social light...................Ruth Sprankle..........Marcilette Stukey Most likely to succeed.....-............Priscilla Whiley--------...Fred Groff Hardest worker..........................dames Bloom.......................Donally Goss School beauty...........................Helene Ultican......................Helen Sharp Most original...........................Corl Laltoss.........................Karl Gray Best natural ...........................Jiimcs K,oom........................A ary ,1icct Brightest ..................-...........Ferdinand Bright..........Mary Schleicher Wittiest ...............................Karl Gray............................Hart Wilkinson lh-st dresser Miss Hunt......................Marcilette Stukey Most versatile..........................Priscilla Whiley.............. Mr ,,;iwk Biggest bluffer ........................Carl Smoot..............Marjorie Pierce Biggest fusser .........................Ralph Trout.............Harriet Furn.ss Windiest ...............................Ralph Webster.......................Maria Swope laziest ................................Fred Groff.................Ralph Trout Nerviest ...................Ralph WVbster..............Homer Mc( «V Most eccentric 1-... .............Mr- F. Hawk Miss Perfert Greatest grind .........................Mr. W. C. BrashareS Harold Ru Meekest ................................Mr. 1). M. Hickson.........Harold Ruff Noisiest ...............................Ralph Webster........................Corl LaRoss Most scholarly .........................Mary Schleicher Flora Mcrccr 2.5 Corl I). LaRoss—Latin course, Class president, Class historian, Mirage staff, Longfellow Literary society. Construc- tion class, “Sweet Girl Graduates,” “Thompson of the ’Varsity,” President Athletic association, Veil leader. Base- ball, Chorus, Orchestra. Marie Renshaw- Latin course, vice president class. Chorus. 7 - Clarence K. Myers—German course, Class treasurer, Longfellow Literary society. Construction class, “Sweet Girl Graduates,” “Thompson of the ’Var- r sitv.” Baseball, Football ’ll, ’12. Helen E. Wolf—Class secretary, Latin course, Mirage staff, Longfellow Literary society, “Sweet Girl Gradu- ates.” (’horns, Girls’ chorus. Euri ( Gray- Latin-German course, Business manager, ('lass prophet. Mir- age staff', Construction class, “Sweet Girl Graduates,” “Thompson of the ’Varsity-,” Chorus. Mary Emily l’eet—Latin-German course. Editor Mirage, Longfellow Lit- erary society, “Sylvia,” “Sweet Girl Graduates,” Chorus. gJaz. ? ?. Wallace Barr—German course, Bus- iness manager Mirage, “Thompson of the ’Varsity,” Football ’12, Basketball ’12. ’13, Baseball, President “L” asso- ciation, Construction class. Ruth V. Sprankle—Latin-German course, Mirage Staff', Longfellow Liter- ary society, “Sweet Girl Graduates,” “Thompson of the ’Varsity.’ ✓3 Margaret E. Gardner — German course, Mirage staff, Longfellow Lit- erv society. Chorus, Girls’ chorus. Harold R. Rarnhill—German course, Construction class, “Thompson of the ’Varsity.” Helen J. Sharpe—Mirage Staff, Longfellow Literary society, “Thomp- son of the ’Varsity,” “Sylvia,” Captain and Manager Girls' Basketball '1 . ’13, Chorus, vice president and secretary of “L” association. Carl L. Smoot—Latin course. Mirage staff. Longfellow Literary society, “Syl- via, “Thompson of the 'Varsity,” Base- hall. Chorus. r j. • 9 Marjorie Ii. Pierce—Latin-German course, Mirage Staff, Longfellow Liter- ary society, “Sylvia,” Chorus. Clayton Burnett—Latin-G e r m a n course, Construction class, “The Prin- cess. Priscilla Lewis Whilcy—Latin-Ger- man course, Longfellow Literary so- ciety, Basketball ’10, ’ll, Chorus, Or- chestra. . Clement Corwin — German course, Longfellow Literary society, Construc- tion class, Chorus. Lewis E. Buell — Latin course, “Thompson of the ’Varsity,” Football ’12. 0 Mary M. Schleicher—Latin course, Longfellow Literary society. Harry L. Kern—German course, Construction class, “Sylvia,” “Thomp- son of the ’Varsity,” Baseball ’12, ’13, ('horns. Mam Kraft Swope—German course, Longfellow Literary society, “Sweet Girl Graduates,” “Thompson of the ’Varsity.” 7, «(. O' Nine Weiland—German course. ' •• 1(1 C� . Driver—German course, Construction class. Minnie M. Swartz—Latin course, Longfellow Literary society, “Sylvia,” Chorus. Anna Lou Hyde ‘Sylvia,” chorus. 't 6. Pierce Wright—German course, Con- struction class, “Sylvia,” Chorus, Or- chestra. Margaret Fink—Latin course. 1o ulcu fe ccc- Carl Heed—German course, Longfel- low Literary society, Construction class, “Thompson of the ’Varsity.” Mabel Snider—Latin course, Long- fellow Literary society, “Thompson of the ’Varsity,” Chorus. ,«, Ruth E. Sharpe—German course, Longfellow Literary society. James M. lteid—Latin course, “Thompson of the ’Varsity,” Orchestra. Elizabeth Shaw—German course. course, Longfellow Literary society, 'horus, Girls’ chorus. - S-5fci- • Pauline E dna Mille r— German course. Gladys Shallenberger — Latin-Ger- man course, Girls’ basketball ’12, ’13, “L” association. Walter Conkle—Latin course, Long- fellow Literary society, Construction class. Edna Keely—German course. Harry M. Fisher—Commercial course, Construction class, “Thompson of the Marie Zarbaugh—Latin c ours e, Longfellow Literary society. Clara K. Kirn — L a t i n-Gernian course, Longfellow Literary society. Florence N. Baugher—G e r m a n course, Longfellow Literary society. r j i ■— . •' ‘ Berniece B rod rick — Latin course, Longfellow Literary society. Chorus. f-Aoc xk£ . %! 7. Merl Solt—German course, “Thomp- son of the ’Varsity.” Kdnu Ruth Lamb—German course, Chorus. Grace Marie Beck—Longfellow Lit- erary society, “Sweet Girl Graduates,” “Sylvia,” Chorus, Girls’ chorus. Gordon Morris—Latin course, Long- fellow Literary society, Construction class, “Thompson of the ’Varsity.” Clara May Alice Pairan—German course. _ Margaret Garling—German course. 12, ’13, Baseball. Winifred Abele—German course. March 7. John Emde—Gcnnun course, Con- struction class, “Thompson of the ’Var- sity, “L” Association, Football ’12,. Basketball ’12, ’13, Baseball. Helen Edythe Courtright—German course. At- Florene Abbott, Post-Graduate, 1912. Ruth Fickle, Post-Graduate. 1912. ®(je Junior Class By J. Marion Shallenberger. Class Colors..........Black and Gold off a Class Flower............Yellow Rose CLASS OFFICERS: President..............Russell Wetzel Vice President.........Helen Gillespie Secretary..............Nannie Watson Treasurer...............Walter Plinke Business Manager........Paid Sexauer CLASS YELL: ’14 Hah, ’14 Rah, Rah, Rah, ’14. In September, 1909, the present Jun- ior Class bounced into the Lancaster High school as a happy-go-lucky bunch of Freshies, stared around as have oth- ers, lost their way, blundered and did several other stunts well known to Freshmen generally. This seemed to furnish a good deal of amusement to the other classes but it was not. long until they began to recognize their worth and give them due consideration. Since that time the results attained have been fairly satisfactory. After the rough edges had been worn little more, these same famous people were ready for the Sophomore year. The number was reduced owing to withdrawals for various reasons, and failures, but the year on the whole prov- ed interesting and pleasant. When The Mirage was issued at Commencement, time, we felt just pride upon looking at the first page to find that it had been dedicated to the “Mild and gentle Soph- omores.” Then our sister class of 1912 graduated and started out into the world, leaving us to take the place of Jolly Juniors. On September 9, 1912, a meeting was held for the purpose of organizing and electing officers. One feature worth boasting about is that ours is one of the few classes that ever succeeded in get- ting class pins in the Junior year. Another year will see the departure of this brilliant and gifted company from the Lancaster High school, and there is no doubt but that the world-at-largc will receive a direct inspiration from our advent and give us an enthusiastic wel- come. Isopljornorc Class By Norton Out calf. We began our existence in the autumn ter, and somebody saying, “Don’t miss of 1911. Most of us knew very little any of ’em, kick every one.” You can about High school, and some of us imagine how terrified we felt. After didn’t dream of the warm reception going through that line of hazers we en- which we were to receive. As we neared tcred the school and proceeded to the the building, we heard yells and laugh- chapel, where we learned that we were to 39 have three new teach is, and weie told what to do. ri hen our trouble began. We went from one room to another un- til finally we thought we were .settled; but in reality it required several days for usto learn the principal routes to the various rooms. It was not long, however, until we began to make an impression, and when the 1912 Mirage appeared, we were pleased to learn just how favorable that impression had been. Judging from the amount of valuable space given to us in that famous publication, we had 3s it Wte in By Hart The first days of a Freshman’s ca- reer are not as pleasant as he fondly imagines beforehand. He comes on the first day trying to look unconcerned, but secretly his heart is threatening to break his fountain pen with its mad thumping. He hangs around the cor- ner with the other Freshmen, praying and hoping the dreaded ordeal of initia- tion is not as bad as painted and wish- ing it was over with. At last he is forc- ed to run the gauntlet and comes out feeling uncomfortable but stoutly main- taining, “It didn’t hurt a bit.” Then the signal rings and he goes in- to the chapel feeling very insignificant, indeed. He never knew his hair to be so mussed, his hands so red, or that he had such large muddy feet. He is as- signed to his room but he cannot find it and rushes around like a chicken with its head off. Finally his wants are sup- plied bv a teacher and he takes a scat attained an unprecedented degree of popularity. Last fall we commenced the second year of our marvelous career, otherwise called the Sophomore year. This year has been quite successful, and has seen some of us realize our true worth, which for various reasons, we weren’t quite sure of in our Freshman year. Next year we hope to become Juniors, and after that, we (some of us at least) expect to graduate and bid farewell to the High school. beginning Wilkinson. with a sigh of relief. But his troubles are not over, for next comes the search for books. “Where’s Miss Hunt’s room?” “Where Hickson’s?” and so on. But things are settled at last and the Freshman with his hat far too little goes home. How big he is to the Eighth grade boys and girls! High school’s all right and lots of fun, and you may be sure they didn’t dare to give him any initiation, or there would have been trouble! However, he stands up most of the time. Next day studies begin and he then feels little again. He is afraid to let his voice out for fear the Seniors may laugh at him. But how superior he is to the other Freshies! They are green and silly and think themselves as important as he is, which is absurd. But in the course of time this wears off; he falls into the routine of the school, things grow familiar and as the year draws near the close, he forgets the uiw pleasantness of the beginning. iHtrayc PCBLISHEl) BY CLASS OF 1913. Editor-in-Chicf Mury Poet Associate lutitor.......Helen Sharpe Literary ........ Society ...... ....Helen Wolfe .......Ruth Sprankle , xt Calendar — C hapel Notes.........■■ Margaret Gardner ... Marjorie Pierce , , Athletics .....-. Art..Cori D. LaRoss ..Lafayette Abbott Jokes....Earl Gray Reporters: Marion Shallenberger. Norton Outcalt. Hart Wilkinson. Business Manager........Wallace Barr Asst. Business Manager....Carl Smoot It seems that even in the few short years since we—the Class of 1913— entered the Lancaster High school, as Freshmen—the spirit of the morning exercises has developed and broadened to a great extent. Four or five years ago the twenty minutes devoted to chapel exercises in the morning were looked upon as a bore and sometimes used as a study period. Even the Sen- iors forgot their dignified bearing and lofty airs and thus placed a bad exam- ple before the infant Freshmen. But now, how different! Instead of lagging into the auditorium and looking up at the stage expecting to see almost all the chairs empty we usually find ev- ery place occupied by our dearest friends, classmates, or acquaintances of other classes. Our hearts flutter as we wonder if sometime we ourselves will oc- cupy those honored places. Each suc- cessive Monday and Wednesday is a surprise and always a delightful one. Sometimes music, sometimes instructive talks or readings and occasionally a dis- play of the talent invested in the mem- bers of the faculty, occupy the time. Of course, a good thing is often carried too far. Not so with this, for those in charge wisely believe that all frivolity and fun is not good. They realize how much more we appreciate and heed a lecture or sermon when delivered, not ev- ery chapel morning, but rather as a change from the usual routine. So oc- casionally we have presented to us pro- grams of a more serious nature. This improvement, and many others, arising from the thoughtfulness of our principal and his assistants, merit the appreciation of the entire student body. The year of 191 £-’13 has been a great year for athletics in L. H. S. Mr. Prugh came to us in November and to him we owe to a large extent our great success in basketball. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams have made a great show- ing throughout the season. The teams have achieved success, both from the standpoint of victories and from the financial point of view. During the sea- son great interest was shown by the stu- dent body and also outsiders. The games have been attended by unusually good crowds and they have shown no lack of spirit. To our efficient yell leader, Corl LaRoss, we owe the many cheers that we have had at the games. The money made bv the teams is to be spent for sweaters for the boys and letters for the girls. An “L” association has been formed and is composed of the members of the boys’ and girls’ teams. The baseball season looks very prom- ising, and preparation is being made for many games. Class teams have been formed and much spirit is being shown. Other athletics have advanced greatly this year and we hope that a still greater advancement mav be made in the future. 41 Two new teachers have taken their places among us during this year. Upon the resignation of Mr. Scarborough early in November, Mr. Karl E. Prugh of London, Ohio, was elected to fill the vacancy. Mr. Prugh graduated from Ohio Wesleyan university in 1899 with the degree of B. S. Since that time he has spent his time in business, also in tutor- ing and in coaching football teams. He coached the college team at Wittenberg in 1906 and again in 1908. He has also coached the High school teams of Ml. Gilead, London and Columbus East high. He has also made a specality of mathematics and has prepared a great number of boys in this subject for en- trance into Eastern colleges. Because of the introduction of the semi-annual promotion plan, it became necessary to have an additional teacher at the beginning of the second semester and Miss Blanche E. Baker of Johns- town, Ohio, was chosen. Miss Baker is., a graduate of Denison university, hav- ing taken her Ph. B. degree there in 1902. She has taught four years in the Zanesville High school, and one year in Daytonia, Florida. At the instigation of our Superin- tendent of Schools, the High school and Grammar grades of this city, for the first, time entered into competition at the 1912 Fairfield County fair, by entering a large display in a contest in which the various High schools of the county took part. The untiring efforts of the in- structors and the splendid ingenuity of the pupils was clearly shown in the large and varied display and was appreciated by old and young alike. The influence of this competitive exhibition was wide- spread, but we feel that the most impor- tant result lodged in our own midst. Seemingly unbounded devotion to old 42 L. H. S. was brought to the front by the praise showered upon the results of our efforts and the hearts of our boys and girls were inspired to work harder and win still more glory for Lancaster High school at the 1918 County fair. The prize-winners were as follows: I n (livid n a I 1 Vin tiers: Best Physics note-book....Susan Troxel Second best Physics note-book....... .....................Margrctta Steele Best piece of Manual Training....... .......................Fred Smetters Second best piece of Manual Training .................Dudley Bookwalter Best English composition............ ........................James Reid Collective Winners: Best first High school exhibition. Best collection of Manual Training. Best English Composition. Best collection of Physics note-books. The High school has had its first ex- perience this year with the semi-annual promotion plan which has been in par- tial operation in the lower grades for two years. At the opening of the sec- ond semester a class of thirty-one en- tered the school from the various build- ings of the city. They took their places quietly and adapted themselves to their new surroundings in a very remarkable way and have proved a real addition to the student-body. It was because of this increase in the school that a new teacher was required, and Miss Baker came to us. Pearce Wright is the first graduate under the semi-annual plan, as he completed his course at the close of the first semester. He will, however, be considered as a member of the June class and will receive his diploma at the regular Commencement season. Within the last, few years it has grown to be the custom for the Senior class to leave to their Alina Mater a memorial of some kind. The class of 1912 decided to leave pictures as their parting gift. This wide-awake class, in order to add to a fund set aside from their plays and entertainments, planned an Art Exhibit. The pictures were furnished by A. W. Klson X: Co., of Chicago, and consisted of reproductions from all the famous artists. Pictures, ancient and modern, historical, biblical, of every school and style, were exhibited and enjoyed bv the pupils and public. The receipts of this enterprise added to the money already on hand, and en- abled them to purchase the following pictures: “Sherman Statue,” by St. Gaudens, “Cicero’s Oration Against Cataline” by Maccari, “Alice Freeman Palmer Memorial” by French, “Lin- coln” by St. Gaudens, “The Law” by Blush field, “Milton Dictating ‘Paradise Lost ” by Munkacsy, and “Stratford- on-Avon.” 43 iJfiigh 8 rbnol ©rrhfstra [Fir.? Violins ] PRISCILLA WHILEV. NKITA ELDER. JAMES REID. LUC'ILE STOUT. MILDRED PROXMIRE. LOUISE HARRIS MARION PIERCE CORE LuROSS. [Second Clarinet ] RODERICK SHAW. DANIEL SHONTING. [First Cornet and French Horn | PAUL SEX AUER. [First Cornet ] [Second Cornet HARRY WOLE. ALCIDE RRASSKUR. [Bass Viol] FREDERICK SEX AUER. [Drums] [Drums] PEARCE WRIGHT. RALPH WEBSTER. [ Pin nist ] LELAII PROXMIRE. Cfjapel jSotes The chapel exercises of the year have been varied and interesting. They have been held at the first period in the morn- ing on Mondays and Wednesdays. Chorus practice has been held at the same period on Tuesdays and Thurs- days, with orchestra practice on Fri- days. The last named organization, special mention of which is made else- where, has gradually enlarged and im- proved until it has become well known throughout the city and has brought much honor to the school. The opening chapel exercise on September third was made up of numbers by the orchestra together with an interesting talk by Mr. Brash ares. Good music has occupied an increas- ingly large place in all the exercises of the school. Among the many who have contributed in a great measure to the success of these programs, the follow- ing persons should have special men- tion: Flora Mercer, Minnie Swartz, Marcillette Stukcy, Virginia Blackman, Louise Harris, Paul Sexauer, Priscilla Whiley, Ralph Webster, Hart Wilkin- son, Lucille Stout, Mildred Proxmire, Mvrtelle Riegel, Nina Wciland, Ruth Busby, Tryphena Hobson, Winifred Oberdorfer and Fawn Holland. October 21—One of the good musical programs of the year was conducted bv M iss Strcte. The following numbers were given: Piano Duet: Marion Shallenberger, and Frederick Sexauer. Violin Solo............Ralph Yingling Piano Solo.............Walter Pfeiffer Violin Solo.................James Reid Piano Solo........................Ralph Widrig French Horn Solo Paul Sexauer October 28—Dr. George O. Beery gave a very instructive lecture on Tubercu- losis. October 30—The following members of Mr. Hickson’s Astronomy class read the papers which they had prepared as a part of the school exhibit at the Fair- field County fair: Ruth Lamb, Mary Ellen Radebaugh, Elizabeth Wheaton, Carl Reed, Merl Solt. November 6—We were glad on this occasion to welcome delegates who were in attendance upon the annual conven- tion of the Ohio Congress of Mothers in session at the time at Lancaster. Three of the ladies gave inspiring and inter- esting talks. November 14—Dr. W. J. Rogers, who was at the time giving a series of lectures at the First Presbyterian church on “Science and Religion,” ad- dressed the school. November 18—Rev. John Schaibly, chaplain of the Bovs’ Industrial school, conducted the chapel exercises. November 26—A unique program was given under the direction of Miss Curtiss. It took the form of a story- telling contest. A representative had been chosen by each of the four classes as follows: 1913— Earl Gray 1914— Paul Sexauer 1915— Norton Outcalt 1916— Ralph Webster. Two awards were given, one for the contestant telling the best story, the other for the one who told his story best. The prize for the best story was given to Paul Sexauer and the one for the best delivery to Earl Gray. The judges were Miss Davidson, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Hawk. The story told by Paul Sex- aucr on tins occasion was Stockton’s “The Lady or the Tiger?” On Janu- ary (i another contest was held based on the writing of conclusions to this story. The contestants were Mabel Snider, Flora Mercer, Fred Sexauer and Alice Simcox, the first honor being given to Flora Mercer. The judges were Miss Perfect, Miss Hunt and Mr. Prugh. November 27—The following is the program of our Thanksgiving celebra- tion which was in charge of Mr. lira- shares : Music..........High School Orchestra Hymn...........................School “The President’s Thanksgiving Proc- lamation”.............Harold Rowles “The Governor’s Thanksgiving Proc- lamation”...............Harry Becker “Scripture Heading—Appropriate to Thanksgiving”.......Helen Hengst Heading...............Sarah Friosner “Some Criticisms on Our Way of Cel- ebrating the Thanksgiving Season with a Few Suggestions”........ ...................Helen Courtright Music.......................Orchestra “History of Thanksgiving Day”.... ....’.................Helen Wolfe Song ......................... School “Inventions for which We Should be Thankful”...........Harry Obear Discussion—“Is the Idea of Having Athletic Contests on Thanksgiving Day as We are Coming to Have Them Everywhere to be Approved?” Yes ............Corl LaRoss No ................Carl Smoot Vocal Solo.........Estella Moss, ’12 Music..........High School Orchestra Orchestra. December 4—Rev. L. I. Mercer, of the Church of Christ, conducted the chapel program and drew some beauti- ful lessens from Millet’s famous picture, “The Angelus.” December 12—Margaret Van Horn read a well-written paper on “Life in Panama,” based on personal experiences which she had had in that country. December IB—Lucille Fortier was in charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. Drew Whitaker entertained us with vio- lin and piano music and Lucille gave a reading entitled “Emma Jones’ Christ- inas.” January 13—Martin Shouting, a pu- pil in the seventh grade at the East building, played two cornet solos. February 3—Florence Belt recited two poems, after which Ralph Davis, 1911, now a student at Ohio Wesleyan, spoke. February 10—Prof. H. G. Strother entertained the school bv the rendition of several violin numbers. Mrs. Strother was his accompanist. During the month of February a wave of enthusiasm spread over the school regarding the Woman’s Suffrage Movement. Prominent speakers on this subject at different times were: Maria Swope, Margaret VanHorn, Gladys Jackson, Clara Kirn, Margaret Gard- iner, Flora Mercer, Gordon Morris and R alsie Van Arsdalcn. March 5—Walter Graf gave a very instructive talk on the internal work- ings of the moving picture machine. This was so instructive and of interest that many questions were asked and he continued the subject on March 12. March 10—Rev. C. C. Allton, pastor of the United Brethren church con- ducted the chapel exercises. March 17—Through the courtesy of the Wei ton Music Co. and the agent, Mr. Frank McFarland, we were enter- tained with a Victor-Victrola concert. The first part of the program was made up of numbers appropriate to St. Pat- rick’s day, and the latter part pertain- ed to the approaching Easter season. 47 On the afternoons of March 6 and 13 at two o’clock the members of the school and their friends gathered in the chapel to hear lectures by W. H. Rade- baugli, president of the Board of Edu- cation, on the trip he took through the Orient in 1904. At the close of the sec- ond lecture a unanimous vote of thanks was extended to the speaker. Calendar “Sept. 3—First day of school. Every- body happy. Lancaster Daily Eagle— “How we killed the Freshmen.” Sept. 4—Awfully hot. Mr. Brashares and Mr. Layton have sworn off wearing their coats. Mr. Thomas bought some new collars. Sept. 5—Senior class meeting!!?!?!? Sept. 6—Blazes! No school in the afternoon. Sept. 9—Troubles never come singly. Juniors have first class meeting and Freshies have their voices tested. Sept. 10—Neighbor’s dog wants his voice tested, too. Sept. 11—Mirage Staff chosen. “On ('ircus Day.” Sept. 12—First staff meeting. Al- ready they are beginning to wear their worried frowns. Sept. 13—T.o ! We have lived another week. Sept. 16—Everybody knew their les- sons perfectly. Sept. 17—Unlucky Thirteen� ??? “No fun in the auditorium before school.” Sept. 18—Hurried to school so we would have plenty of time to study be- fore the warning bell. Sept. 19—Accustomed to the New Rules. Sept. 20—Friday again. Everybody wearing a long face??? Sept. 21—Prof. J. F. Hawk’s birth- day. Sept. 23—Skidoo’s Birthday. Sept. 24—“Morning after the night before.” Too many late hours celebrating birthdays. Sept. 26—Mirage Box full this morning. Sept. 27—Yells!! “And the taberna- cle shall be filled with music.” Sept. 30—Blue Monday. Football boys defeated. Oct. 1 —A nickel’s worth of inspira- tion. Oct. 2—Jimmy’s bonfire is quite large. Oct. 3—Mr. Hawk grading Physics Note Books and chewing gum. (Didn’t have time for dinner.) Oct. 4—Tomorrow we can rest and be idle. Oct. 7—Fair time coining. Oct. 8—Everyone excited over the prospect of prizes. Oct. 14—Fair over, and L. H. S. leads the list. Oct. 15—“No rest for the wicked.” Oct. 16—A week from today those horrid grade cards—“that tell what we do not do.” Oct. 17—Chorus Practice. Oh, how we fiat high G! Oct. 18—Friday— Oct. 21—“Originality,” Professor Ilawk. Oct. 22—The touching ballad, “An- chored,” was beautifully rendered by Herr Thomas chicks. Oct. 23—Our first grade cards, “A Message to Our Parents. Oct. 24—Boys: “Oh, you selfish, sel- fish girls.” Oct. 25—Mrs. Harris and the girls have a confidential talk. Oct. 28—We are all afraid to breathe—thinking of those awful tu- berculosis germs. Oct. 29—No more Friday nights at the tabernacle. Oct. SO—First of Prof. Hawk’s po- litical lectures. Oct. 81—Bull Moosers in town today. Nov. 1—Everybody taking a day off. Nov. 4—Chilly reception this A. M. Nov. 5—Berniccc B rod rick and Rus- sel Wetzel will never, never match pen- nies again???? Nov. (j—“All things have small be- ginnings.” Nov. 7—Mr. Scarborough is going to leave us. Nov. 8—All the boys contemplate taking the next boat to Ireland, owing to Walter Conkle’s talk in chapel. Nov. 11—Mothers Congress dele- gates pay us a visit. Nov. 12—Howard Wilson’s “Early Bird Catches the Worm” comes to naught. Mr. Scarborough leaves. Nov. 18—Junior class pins are here —those classy little Chicks. Mr. Earl Prugh has been added to our faculty. Nov. 14—Junior play is rumored. Nov. 15—Visions of turkey float past our eyes. Nov. 18—Scrub Football game, Yale vs. Harvard. Nov. 19—Mr. Hawk has been “Hunt- ing.” Nov. 20—Famous L. II. S. chorus is learning “Hallelujah.” Nov. 21 Mr. Hawk took his babes for a tramp to Waterworks Hill. Lu- cile Southgate fell in on the Geometry class. November 22—Picture shows tonight. Nov. 25—Earl Gray and Paul Sex- auer are wearing solid gold medals. Nov. 20—Miss Perfect gave Ralph Trout twenty-three lectures “On Con- duct.” No wonder Trouty is getting so thin. Nov. 27—“While visions of sugar plums danced through their heads.” Nov. 28—Thanksgiving—Everybody sleeping up for tonight. Nov. 29—Vacation. Dec. 2—Nobly trying to do our duty. “Away to the dredge through the rain and the mud.” A bill down at Pearl Anderson’s for Mr. Hawk. Fourteen out in the afternoon. Dec, 8—One of our professors en- deavors to work out a theory “On Rea- sons for Skipping School.” Certainly puts them through the 23rd degree. Dec. 4—“And the day was cold and dark and dreary.” Grade cards ! Dec. 5—Still living. Dec. 6—First basketball game. Boys vs. West High. Girls vs. Grove City. Dec. 9—Nothing doing. Dec. 10—Seniors select their play. Dec. 11—Miss Perfect organizes the C. B. S. Dec. 12—Counting the long and weary hours. Dec. 13—Piano stool was oiled by Mr. Hawk. Three cheers for Hawk, he is a bird. Dec. 10—All “just aweary in’ ” for vacation. Dec. 17 Even Mr. Hickson wears a smile. Dec. 18—C. B. S. very busy. Dec. 19—Everybody is happy. Dec. 20—At last. Vacation. Jan. 2—Visitors by the score. Jan. 3—Boys go to Plain City. 49 THE STAFF. Jan. 6—Hart Wilkinson made his debut- in chapel. Jan. 7—Something new in chorus— at last. Jan. 8—Miss Perfect conducts a prayer meeting after school. .Jan. 9—Ralph Trout tries to teach Paul Sexauer to “inhibit.” Jan. 10—New Lexington Roys vs. Our Roys. Jan. 13—Monday. Mr. Hawk is in a good humor????? Jan. 14—Staff meeting. Miss Strete is going to leave us. Grades go in to- night. Jan. 15—Faculty entertains us in chapel. Miss Strete and Mr. Hawk proved themselves musicians. Miss Strete bids us “Good-bye.” Jan. 16—Miss Strete leaves. Jan. 17—Learn our fate (about ex- ams.) Ham-and-Egg Octette favored us with a selection. Girls at Newark. Newarks Roys vs. Our Roys. Roth games ours. Jan. 20—Exams begin. Miss Strete finds that she likes old L. IL S. best of all. Jan. 21—Exams. Physics. Jan. 22—Exams. Jan. 23—“Same thing over again.” Jan. 24—Exams in morning. Rack to school in the afternoon. Rearrange programs. Russel Wetzel passed First Latin Exam. Marvelous! Jan. 27—Miss Raker arrives. A bunch of winter greens arrive also. Chick Towt singing “School Days” again. Jan. 28—Freshies still running things. Chorus practice. Jan. 29—Honor seats given to the new members of L. H. S. Chick Towt had enough of “School Days.” Grade cards. Jan. 30—Frat boys “down on the carpet.” Jan. 31—East High vs. Our Girls Marysville vs. Our Roys. Won both games. Feb. 3—“All is well.” Feb. 4—Chorus practice—“Lovely June”—for Seniors, at least. Feb. 5—“Music hath charm.” Feb. 6—Lecture given by teachers on “General Conduct.” Free. Girls’ chorus practices for the first time. Feb. 7—“Thompson of the ’Varsity.” Third and fourth German classes go to church. Feb. 10—Rev. J. F. Hawk’s first sermon. Feb. 11—Rev. J. F. Hawk’s second sermon. Feb. 12—Lincoln’s birthday. Feb. 13—Our lucky days. Feb. 14—Valentine day. Rox open- ed. Mr. Hawk receives many beautiful valentines. “Who is Who?” answered by the members of I,. H. S. ’ Feb. 17—Monday. Feb. 18—Tuesday evening. Fresh- men’s Reception for Parents. Feb. 19—Too late hours for the lit- tle ones, they are all so sleepy. Feb. 20—Everybody has the spring fever, even Miss Hunt. Feb. 21—Rhetorical. Basketball game. Plain City vs. Our Boys. Score 26-22, our favor. Mr. and Mrs. Lay- ton’s reception for the teachers. Poor Mr. Hickson. Feb. 24—Mr. Radcbaugh gives the hoys some good advice—“Spend your evenings with the girls.” Feb. 25—Still warbling “Lovely June.” Feb. 26—Mr. Thomas gives us a erv good talk in chapel. We all think that evangelistic work might prove more profitable to him than teaching school. Feb. 27—Test in Physics. Feb. 28—South High vs. Our Girls. Bliss College vs. Our Boys. South High 51 had a splendid young lady referee. “Skygap” was kept busy giving poor Miesse the lemon. Big turnout at the game— all following Mr. li.’s advice. March 8—Dentists! Dentists! Dent- ists ! March 4—Woman’s Suffrage is the chief issue. Oh, those physics test grades. March 5—Boys showing opposition to “Votes for Women.” They think “man should rule.” March 6—Mr. Radebaugh gave a very interesting lecture on the Orient. Parents were invited to attend this lect- ure. March 7—Friday. March 10—“Votes for Women.” All the boys now believe in Woman’s Suf- frage???? March 11—All holding our breath— tomorrow we get our grade cards. March 12—Poor Mr. Hawk! Will there be any stars in his crown? March 1.3—Mr. lladcbaugh’s second lecture on the Orient. Many vacant seats, but he did not mind. March 14—Girls go to Worthington. March 17—“The Wearing of the Green.” Did anyone say Earl Gray wasn’t Irish? March 18—Seniors award prizes to best Agriculture note-books. March 19—Song service in chapel. March 20—Nothing doing. March 21—Friday a gem. Every- body happy. March 24—Cubs and Giants play for Championship. Cubs are victorious. Sharpe and Shelly make their last ap- pearance on the H. S. Basketball floor. “And the rain descended.” March 25—“And the floods came.” March 26—Acts! Acts! Mr. B. said “Judge not that ve be not judged”—and we didn’t. March 27—Snowing snow. March 28—Mirage Staff started to Tobias’ Studio—but decided to wait un- til later. March 81—Mr. Thomas shows us that he can handle big figures. April 1—Poor Seedy LaRoss, how Sprankle did fool him! April 2—Mirage Staff pictures tak- en in Supt. Layton’s office. April 8—Vacation. April 4— April 5—Some more vacation. April 7—Serious accident, Harold Barnhill got mixed up in a belt at the Electric Light plant. April 8—Oh, those busy Juniors, and that wonderful Junior play is finally going to be pulled off after about two months rehearsing. Doctor Cupid busy with cases. He makes daily calls at Ritter’s and Spears’. April 9—Harold Barnhill’s latest novel, “Why I Am No Longer a Wom- an Hater,” is a great success. It’s com- panion novel, “How I Changed Him,” by Florence Belt, is now being read by all the members of L. II. S. and faculty. .JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION. On June 6, 1912—too late to be re- ported in the 1912 Mirage—was held the Junior-Senior reception—the crown- ing event of every Junior’s career. The guests were received by the following members of the Class of 1913: Mary Peet, Priscilla Whiley, Katherine Schmidt, Neita Elder, Wallace Barr, Ralph Trout, Corl Lalloss and Lafay- ette Abbott. After a brief time, during which the guests were assembling, the doors of the banquet hall were thrown open and a most beautiful sight greeted the eye. From a common center massed high with red roses and candelabra radiated eight long tables decorated with myr- iads of tiny glass candle-sticks with red and white candles, in compliment to the honored guests. The sight of these ta- bles surrounded by the happy faces of a hundred and fifty guests all, for the time being at least care-free and jolly, was a scene long to be remembered by all who witnessed it. Corl LaRoss, president of the Class of 1913, officiated as toastmaster. The following persons were on the program: Miss Strete, Priscilla Whiley, Ralph M iesse, Mr. Hawk and Mr. Brashares. The social part of the evening which came after the banquet, was enjoyed by all and marked the close of another suc- cessful year in the history of our school. THE STAFF TAFFY-PULLING. News of the Staff taffy-pulling had trickled through the school long before the great day arrived. Finally that De- cember night came and the honorable Scribes, big and little, old and young, assembled at Helen Wolf’s home on King avenue to enjoy the promised treat. The cooks, whoever they were, immediately proceeded to the kitchen to make that delectable mixture, that would presently issue forth as taffy, amid the wondering “Alls” and “Ohs” of the surrounding crowd. At last the time of pulling came and everyone carrying a plateful rushed for the back-yard, and how they pulled! despite the burnt fing- ers and scorched tongues. Indeed, if it may be expressed in their own words, they had “the best time ever.” Sometimes, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for even our amiable instructors to indulge in society —and so it happened that Superinten- dent and Mrs. Layton extended a most 53 cordial invitation to all the High school and grade teachers to attend a reception on a certain evening, late in February. Well, they went! and so bedecked in silks, satins, flowers, and “Sunday-go- to-mcetin’ ” suits that they could scarcely he recognized as the same tyrants, who, daily, sit behind their desks and glare at us with foreboding frowns. The house (no doubt decorated by our energetic Superintendent) was adorned profusely with carnations, and every nook and corner had been made attractive. However, the dining room was, naturally, the center of interest— and lo! on the table reposed “George’s” tree: yes, the very identical one chopped down several years ago by that august personage. Mrs. Brashares, aided by two of our highly respected seniors. Misses Pris- cilla Whiley and Ruth Sprankle, pre- sided over the refreshments, which were more than delectable. Music was fur- nished throughout the evening by two of Lancaster High’s talented musicians. Misses Lclah and Mildred Proxmire. Last, but not least. Miss Elizabeth Shaw aided the evening’s entertainment by opening the door in front of the ap- proaching guests and later, closing it after their receding figures. FRESHMAN RECEPTION. Tuesday evening, February 18, 1913, was the occasion of a happy and mem- orable event, when the Freshmen with the Faculty, gave a reception for their parents in the High school. The guests were most hospitably re- ceived and after half an hour of social intermingling, during which time the pu- pils escorted their parents to the differ- ent class-rooms, laboratory and gymna- sium, all gathered in the auditorium to enjoy an interesting and instructive program. Fawn Holland and Winifred Ober- dorfer, Hart Wilkinson and Ruth Bus- by rendered piano music, all of which was highly appreciated. Mr. Brashares, representing the school, Mr. Thomas in behalf of the teachers and Mr. Silbaugh in response, gave laconic addresses. The influence or environment and the co-operation of the parents with the teachers, were the thoughts especially emphasized. An opportunity was given the parents to ex- press their views; at this time Rev. L. M. Baker spoke of the great need of having high ideals. Superintendent Layton spoke prin- cipally of the feasibility of introducing an industrial course in addition to the cultural course we now have, thus meet- ing a great demand that should soon he met. The boys added much to the pleasure of the guests by entertaining them with a game of basketball. The High School orchestra also con- tributed much to the success of the even- ing’s entertainment, bv rendering beau- tiful music. Light refreshments were served by the girls at small tables, that were ar- ranged conveniently in the main hall. The event was enjoyed by all. The hearty response of the parents to the invitations and the large attendance is evident proof that such a gathering fills a long-felt need, and it is hoped that it may become a permanent part of the school life of Lancaster. The second of the series of class re- ceptions was held on the evening of April 17, when members of the second year class, assisted by the teachers, re- ceived their parents. As on the prev- ious occasion, the entire building was thrown open for the pleasure of the guests. After an hour’s social gather- 54 ing all went into the auditorium where a program of music and speeches was given. The High School orchestra as- sisted in making the evening delightful. At the close of the program light re- freshments were served in the hallways by members of the class. The following is the program: Selection .................. Orchestra Talks By: Supt. S. II. Lap ton Her. . . H. Redmon IV. H. Ha deb a ugh I rin. IT. Brashares Piano Duett: Mgrtclle Hiegcl, and Mildred Sherriek. Vocal Solo...............Halph Webster Heading Florence Belt French Horn Solo.........Paul Sexaucr (With Orchestra Acc.) Piano Solo...........Marcillete Stakeif Violin Solo..........Mildred Pro.vmire Orchestra. SCHEDULE. September 27: Lancaster, 0; Circlcvillc, 32. Played at Circleville. October 4 : Lancaster, 12; Groveport, 0. Played at Groveport. October 18: Lancaster, 26; Groveport, 10. Played at Lancaster. November 8: Lancaster, 0; South High, 20. Played at Columbus. November 15: Abbott’s team, 25; Groff’s team, 0. Played at Lancaster. THE CIRCLEVILLE GAME. This was the first game of the season for the Lancaster boys, while Circleville had played one game before this. Our team failed from lack of experience. All but two of the boys, namely Wetzel and Meyers, were new at the business, only four of them ever having had on foot- ball suits. Emde, though inexperienced, played a remarkable game with the de- fensive. The line played a fairly good game. Allen proved a strong man on left end after Harry Myers left the game and Abbott backed up the line with much pluck and skill. Malone Malone caught several nice passes. Circleville made its first score on horse shoe luck during the first half. This seemed to discourage Lancaster’s green men and the game resulted in a victory for our opponents. Lancaster. Position. Circleville. H. Myers.........L.E........... Finney Barr..............L.T............ Davis Buell.............L.G............ Adams Garrison.......... C............. lteid Floyd.............R.G.......... Moeller Morris............R.T............Kibler Malone............R.E........... Sawyer C. Myers..........Q.B......... Friedman Emde..............L.H............. Ward Wetzel............R.H............ Brown Abbott............F.B............ Lewis Before this second game was played our men had gained some experience and were more self-confident than on their first appearance. Wetzel had de- serted the team and was replaced by Allen who played a very good game at half. At the end of the first half Clar- ence Myers took Malone’s place at quarter and Harry Myers filled his brother’s place at end. Emde played a splendid game on the offensive and de- fensive. Lancaster. Position. Groveport. Garrison..........L.E......... Larimore Bright ..........L.T. Nafzen-Carthers Buell.............L.G........... Miller Wilson............ C........... Layshon Flovd............R.G............M osier c 56 Morris R.T. C. Myers R.E... Sims Q.B. Layshon L.IL. . Lowcrv-Tavlor R.IL Hanawav Abbott F.B. Car’thr’s-Low’rv GROVEPORT AT LANCASTER. By the time the third game was played the team was well rounded out and was working well. The game was played on a field of mud and water and closely resembled a naval battle. No skill could be displayed as the men could not stand on their feet and the ball was so wet and slippery that it could not be passed forward with much success. Lancaster. Position. Grorcport. Garrison L.E Bright L.T Buell-Renshaw L.G Barr-Wilson .... .. c Layshon Floyd R.G Morris R.T H. Myers R.E Malone Q.B Layshon Emde .... L.II Taylor Allen R.H Abbott F.B Lowery THE SOUTH GAME. This game was played at Recreation park, Columbus. The Lancaster boys stood and watched the South eleven practice as if they thought they were college men. The Soutli men had been under a coach and had good team work which Lancaster sadly lacked, but when they got in the game our boys showed them that they knew what football was like. South got two of their touch- downs on flukes, but they really earned the other one. Gaulke, the star quar- terback of South who had been tearing up things previously did not do any marvelous stunts that day. Abbott was praised by the spectators as the best High school punter who was ever on Recreation park. THE SCRUB GAME. It was decided to end the season with a scrub game between two teams from the school. Abbott and Groff were chosen as captains. The men were divided into two teams as evenly bal- anced as possible. A large number from the school came to the game and rooted for their favorites. Groff’s team was badly beaten. There were three long runs for touch-downs, made by Abbott’s team—two by the captain himself, and one by Renshaw. All three runs were of fifty or fifty-five yards. Abbott's Groff's Team. Position. Team. Thompson .. L.E .. Scarborough Bright L.F Morris Buell L.G Wilson C Renshaw R.G Webster LaRoss R.T II. Myers R.E Malone Q.B. ... C. Myers Emde L.H Garrison R.H Abbott F.B Wetzel BASKETBALL SCHEDULE. December 6: Lancaster, 30; West Columbus, 9. Played at Lancaster. December 13: Lancaster, 18; Marysville, 2 2. Played at Marysville. December 20: Lancaster, 25; West Columbus, 10. Played at Columbus. January 3: Lancaster, 12 : Plain City, 31. Played at Plain City. THE MARYSVILLE GAME. January 10: Lancaster, 51 ; New Lexington, 17. Played at Lancaster. January 17: Lancaster, 33; Newark, 17. Played at Lancaster. January 31 Lancaster, 5 3; Marysville, 1 6. Played at Lancaster. February 21: Lancaster, 26; Plain City, 22. Played at Lancaster. February 28: Lancaster, 45; Bliss College, 12. Played at Lancaster. March 28: Lancaster, 19; L. H. S. Alumni, 14. Played at Lancaster. THE WEST HIGH GAME. This was the first game of the season, and showed material to be developed into a good team. The team work was good but the basket shooting was not well done. If Lancaster had done better shooting the score would have been much more one-sided. The ball was played in Lancaster’s territory most of the time as the Columbus boys had a very poor team. There was no doubt that the Columbus five was completely outclassed by our boys. LaChclm, West’s right forward, was very good, but could do nothing by himself. The line-up is as follow’s: Lancaster—30. West High—9. Emde..........It.F..........LaChelm Malone........L.F............ Peake Wetzel........C............. Mitlcr Vogel-Floyd...R.G............. Wood Abbott........L.G......... Robinson Field Goals—Emde 3, Malone 3, Wetzel 7, Vogel, LaChclm, Peake, Rob- inson. Foul Goals—Malone 3, La- Chelm 3. This battle wras fought on the Ar- mory floor at Marysville. At the end of the first half the score was 12 to 9 in our favor. However, w'hen the end of the game came we found ourselves de- feated with a score of 22 to 18. Vogel was compelled to quit the team just be- fore this game, owing to an attack of appendicitis. The line-up is as follows: Lancaster—18. Marysville—22. Malone..........L.F.....C. Boightler... Emde............R.F..... McDonald Wetzel...........C........... Ford Abbott-Embich ...R.G.... Bcightler Barr............L.G......... Moder Field Goals—Malone 5, Emde 2, Wetzel 2, C. Beightler 3, McDonald, Ford 6. Foul Goals—Ford 2. RETURN GAME WITH WEST. This game wras played at the West Side market house Columbus. It proved to be rather a rough game as the Co- lumbus fellows thought they could win it by that method. “Wally” Barr was the bright and shining star of the game, making four baskets right off the reel and then one the last half. Kilberger was the referee and proved to be very satisfactory. The line-up is as follows: I ancaster—25. West—16. Malone..........L.F....... LaChelm Barr............R.F.Peake - Milloy Wetzel.......... C......... Scolis Abbott..........R.G.......... Wood Emde............L.G................ Robinson Field Goals—Malone 3, arr 5, Wet- zel 3, Emde, LaChelm 4, Wood, Robin- son, Milloy. Foul Goals—Malone, Milloy 2. THE PLAIN CITY GAME. The game wras played at the Cubs’ clubhouse. The Plain City boys were very fast, but we outplayed them on 59 floor work. Lancaster had about five shots to their one, but when they got a shot they made it count. Sherwood and Sheehan arc two of the fastest forwards in the state, and Kilgore is a very good center. Grimm and Kilbergcr were the officials and both sides got a square deal. The line-up is as follows: Lancaster—IS. Plain City—31. .Malone Barr Lr.r R.F Sheehan Wetzel C Kilgore Emde R.G Sweeny Abbott L.G Mills Field Goals—Malone, Wetzel 3, Ab- bott, Sherwood 5, Sheehan 5, Kilgore 4. Foul Goals—Wetzel 2, Sheehan 2. THE NEW LEXINGTON GAME. It had been reported to us that these boys were very good and were coming here with the expectation of defating us, but they proved to be a cinch. It was an easy walkaway that Coach Prugh put in some of the subs at the end of the first half, and would have played them entirely with subs the last half if there had been enough out in suits. This was the first game for Embich and Myers, both of whom played good basketball. The line-up is as follows: Lancaster—51. New Lexington—IT. Malone........ L.F........ Wagner Emde...........R.F....... Johnson Wetzcl-Embich..C........... llall Mvi rs-Barr....R.G.. Greely Abbott.........L.G........ French Field Goals—Malone 4, Emde 5, Wetzel 10, Abbott, Harr, Embich 2, Wagner 3, Johnson 2, Hall, Greely. Foul Goals—Malone 4, Wetzel, Wag- ner, Johnson 2. rough. In this game Lancaster played her best. We had very good team work and made most of the shots count. Laughlin, Newark’s center was no match for Wetzel, and Rrown their star guard made four baskets, but allowed Emde to get six from him. Long, Newark’s right forward, who had been tearing things up in the previous games, had his rec- ord spoiled here. These fellows were the hardest losers that hit this floor this season. The line-up is as follows: Lancaster—33. N kw a r k—27. Emde............R.F...........Long M’lone-Van’dal’n L.F.........Johns Wetzel............C...... Laughlin Harr............R.G..........Brown Abbott..........L.G........ Warner Field Goals—Malone 2, Emde 6, Wetzel 6, Van Arsdalen 2, Johns 5, Long 2, Brown 4. Foul Goals—Emde, Brown 5. MARYSVILLE AT LANCASTER. This was the first game after the Mid-vear Exams and Abbott lost out and Walker was picked up. This was the easiest game of the season for us. Wetzel made most of Lancaster’s points as there was no one on their team that was a match for him. The line-up is as follows: Lancaster—53: Marysville—lb. M’lone-Van’dal’n L.F......... Hovd Emde...........R.F. Kennedy-Zwerner Wetzel.......... C... Ford-Kcnnedy Walker.........L.G.......... Modcr Barr-Myers......R.G..... Beightler Field Goals—Malone 3, Emde 4, Wetzel IT, Van Arsdalen, Boyd, Ken- nedy, Ford 2, Model , Beightler. Foul Goals—Wetzel 3, Ford 3, Zwerner. THE NEWARK GAME. PLAIN (TTY AT LANC ASTER. No doubt this was the hardest fought game of the season, and was quite 60 It was in this hard-fought contest that Wetzel played his best game and I was against good centers, too. Kilgore, Plain City’s best center, stood on the side lines part of the first half, and when called into the game, Coach Prugh introduced him as one of the best cent- ers in Ohio. The last half of the game was very exciting, as Plain City nearly tied the score. The line-up is as fol- lows : Lancaster—26. Plain City—22. Malone..........L.F....L. Sherwood Kmde............R.F........ Sheehan Wetzel.......... C.....Mills-Kilgore Barr,...........R.G.... Sweeny-Mills Walker..........L.G....R. Sherwood Field Goals—Malone, Kmde 2, Wet- zel 7, Barr, L. Sherwood 3, Sheehan 3, Mills, R. Sherwood, Kilgore. Foul Goals—Malone 2, Wetzel 2, Sheehan 4. THE BLISS COLLEGE GAME. The interest which was already high before the opening of this game, was greatly increased when the visiting team took the floor and it was discovered that Miesse, one of L. H. S.’s old stars was to play center for them. However, he and his colleagues did not prove equal to the occasion. Wetzel and Malone made the bulk of our points. The line-up is as follows: Lancaster—45. Bliss—12. Malone..........L.F....... Lafferty Emde............R.F......... Wright Wetzel.......... C...........Miesse Barr............R.G......... Wilson Walker..........L.G....... Mitchell THE ALUMNI GAME. This game ended the basketball sea- son of ’12 and ’13. The Alumni got to- gether this year, the best team they have put out for many years. Although having a very good team they were not quite fast enough for our present team. The game was the roughest ever wit- 62 nesed on the High school gymnasium floor. The guarding of the teams was very good and kept the score from be- ing very high. The line-up is as fol- lows : Lancaster- M alone -19. L.F Alumni—14. Emde .... R.F Abbott C Walker R.G Barr L.G GIRLS’ BASKETBALL. The girls’ basketball team which is composed of Misses Helen Sharpe, cap- tain and manager; Gladys Shallenber- gcr, Martha Radebaugh, Ruth Skinner, Helene Ultican, Lillian Cunningham and Helen Wenzel are deserving of the championship of Central Ohio because they have gone through the season with- out a defeat. They have played some of the strongest teams of the state, such as South and East, of Columbus and Newark. The forwards, Helen Sharpe and Gladys Shallenberger worked very well together and it will be hard to find two like them. The centers, Martha Radebaugh and Ruth Skinner cannot be beaten as centers because they can handle the ball very skillfully. The guards, Helene Ultican, Lillian Cun- ningham and Helen Wenzel, were scored on but very few times. We are unable to give the official line-up of the games played, but a brief account of each fol- lows. Lancaster—34. Grove City—2. The girls played their first game on Dec. 6 at home with Grove City. The passing of our girls was especially good. The Grove City girls failed to get a field goal, while our forwards showed ability in shooting baskets. Lancaster—25. Worthington—2. On Dec. 20, the second game was played. This also was at home, against Woi thington. In this game the girls played about the same as in the preced- ing one. Worthington’s forwards could not hit the baskets and only scored two foul goals. Lancaster—10. N’ ew a k k—2. The third game was played at New- ark on Jan. 17. and the result was an- other victory for Lancaster High. New- ark scored but one field basket, (’enter Radcbaugh secured a basket and this won great, applause as it was the first time anything of the kind had been ac- complished on that floor. Lancaster—12. South—6. The fourth game of the season was played at Columbus against the South High girls, on Saturday, Jan. 25. This game resulted in another victory for the girls. Lancaster—20. East—11. The fifth game was played at home on Jan. 31, against the East. High girls and resulted in a fifth victory for our team. Lancaster—13. Grove City—5. In the sixth game at Grove City on Feb. 1+ our girls did fine work. The passing and work of the forwards was especially good. Lancaster—15. South—13. The girls played the seventh game against South on the home floor on Feb. 28. The game was very exciting and several times during the second half the South girls were in the lead, but when the time was called the score was tie. The tie was played off and Gladys Shal- lenberger made the winning basket. Both teams did good work. Lancaster—9. East—8. '1 he eighth game of the season was played at Columbus, March 7 against the East girls. The game resulted in another victory for Lancaster. The passing of the centers was excellent and I he forwards’ work was also very good. Lancaster—11. Worthington—1. The ninth and last game was played at Worthington on March 14-. This game was played remarkably well by the whole team. Center Radebaugh again made a thrilling basket from center. BASEBALL. On April 1 a mass meeting was held for the purpose of electing managers for the work of the spring and fall. Malone was chosen as football man- ager for the season of 1913. John Emde was elected baseball manager and he is busy scheduling games for the team. Several nights practice has been held and while the nine has not been chosen upon our going to press, the prospects are excellent for a victorious team. It was also decided _ to repeat the plan of class leagues which proved so interesting last year. As there are not enough men in either the Sophomore or Junior classes to fill out a team, these two will combine and contend for hon- ors with the other two classes. 64 “THOMPSON OF THE ’VARSITY.” The (’lass of 1913 scored one of the greatest successes in its history on the evening of February 7th by the pre- sentation of Thompson of the ’Varsity —a delightful little play full of anima- tion and fun. Unusual good judgment was shown by the committee in the se- lection of the persons to take the various parts and the whole entertainment from the first note sounded by the High School orchestra until the final fall of the curtain was worked out with a skill of which any High school might be proud. Much credit for the success of the affair is due to Miss Strete who had the oversight of it all. Every role was well taken and for that reason it would be unfair to mention any of the actors in a particular way. A new feature for our dramatics was introduced on this oc- casion in the form of a clever bit of 65 monologue done bv Earl Gray between Acts I and II. The following is the cast of charac- ters : Phil Thompson...........Corl La Boss Joe Green.......................Carl Smoot ('barley Davis..............Clarence Apple Harry Merrill...................Carl Reed Dean Crowell................Clarence Myers Fred Wood.....................Harold Barnhill Addison Hornblower Wallace Barr Mrs. Green.............Maria Swope Hazel Green............Helen Sharpe Alicia Taylor..................Neita Elder Eleanor Crowell........Ruth Sprankle THE FRESHMAN. A second signal success in the line of dramatics was made on the evening of April 11, when the Junior class pre- sented a clever little play with college setting entitled The Freshman. The class is to be particularly commended as its excellent work was done largely without any outside direction. A large number crowded into the auditorium to witness the first performance and a sec- ond presentation on April 15 for the benefit of the flood sufferers, attracted another good audience. The play itself was brimful of good humor and addi- tional attraction was given to it by the introduction of a number of local “hits.” Every part in the following cast was taken with unusual ability. The High School orchestra assisted with its usual willingness and efficiency. Cast : John Worden, the Freshman and center of attraction............. ...............Ma rioji Shellen berger “Piccadilly” Jerome, Sophomore at Lakeville university...Howwrd Wilson... “Bugs” Stevens, Sophomore at Lake- ville university....Paul C. Sexauer “Owl” Griggs, Sophomore at Lake- ville university.........Forest Kiger “Tiny” McGrath, Sophomore at Lakeville university Herbert Malone Professor Locke, Professor of Mathe- matics and Astronomy.......Walter Graf Horace, Colored factotum and oldest inhabitant.....................Alien Silbaugh Mary Locke, Daughter of Professor I.ocke..........Lillian Cunningham Judith Blaire, the President’s Daugh- ter.................Hazel Wadszcorth Miss Porter, of a very old family... .......................Flora Mercer Violet, Whose mother keeps a hoard- ing house.................Hath Skinner Scenery furnished by Princess theatre. Music by High School orchestra. Howard Wii.sox...... Business Manager Walter Graf......................... ..Stage Manager and Electrician 66 t f Miss My rile Ginder, 1908—Is a stu- dent at Oberlin Ibis year. Mr. Karl Tobin, 1910—Has a posi- tion with G. H. Hartman, druggist, in London, Ohio. Miss Ilclnah Miesse, 1910—Is a stu- dent at O. W. U., Delaware, Ohio. Mr. liussell Barr, 1911—Is filling the position of stenographer and book- keeper for Claude Meeker, broker, Co- lumbus, Ohio. Mr. Ralph Davis, 1911 Is prepar- ing for the ministry at (). Y. L , Dela- ware, Ohio. Mr. Terence Malone, 1012 -Finishes in June his first year at O. Y. U., Dela- ware, Ohio. Miss Elsie Groves, 1911—Finishes in June her Sophomore year in Agricul- ture at Ohio State. Mr. Frank DeLancy, 1911—Is a stu- dent at Case university, Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Charles Drinkle, 1910—Fin- ishes his third year this June in Arts at o. s. u. Mr. Ralph Miesse, 1912—Is a stu- dent at Bliss college, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Gail Crossen, 1912—Is attend- ing Columbia Commercial university, Lancaster, Ohio. Mr. Walter Marshall, 1909—Com- pletes his course in Arts this June at Ohio State. Mr. Francis Wright, 1910—Is a stu- dent i� i the Sophomore class at Ohio State. Mr. Paul Charlton, 1912—Of Colum- bus, is studying at O. S. U. Miss Florence Kyman, 1912—Started the year as a student at Ohio Wesleyan, Delaware, Ohio, but came home at Christmas time on account of poor health. Mr. Harry Pect, 1912—Is attending the Columbia Commercial university at Lancaster, Ohio. Mr. Karl Griffith, 1910—Of Hooker is continuing his education this year at Ohio State. Mr. Samuel Renshaw, 1910—Sugar Grove, Ohio, is a student at O. U., Athens, Ohio. Misses Minnie Amerine, CatherineGil- lespie, Mary Valentine and Messrs. Paul Pairan, John Nixon, Harold Anderson and Ben Endslev, all of the Class of 1911 are attending Ohio university at Athens, Ohio. Miss Edna Bumgardncr, 1912—Is employed at the City News agency, Lancaster, Ohio. Miss Mary Alice Swope, 1910—Com- pletes her Junior year in Arts this June at Ohio State. Mr. Russell Cunningham, 1910- Finishes his Junior year in Arts, O.S.U. f 7 Missos Flo rone Abbott and Ruth Fickel of 1912 are taking post-graduate work in Lancaster High school. Misses Kathleen Floyd, Henrietta Schleicher and Estella Moss are among the many students at O. U., at Athens, from Lancaster High. Mr. Roy Duncan, 1911—Is working for the Green-Joycc Co., of Columbus, Ohio. Misses Florence Older and Margaret Sears, 1912—Are taking a course in the Columbia Commercial university. Miss Louise Griswold, 1912—Is a student at Ohio State. Mr. Frank Watson, 1911 Is taking a course in Applied Design at Carnegie Technical university in Pittsburg. Pa. Mr. Paul Beck, 1910—Is studying at Columbia university in New York city. Miss Catherine Drinkle, 1912—Com- pletes in June her Freshman year in Arts, Ohio State. Miss Olive Wliiley, 1912—Is attend- ing the Balden School for Women, at Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Georgene Courtright, 1911— Carroll, Ohio, finishes this June her Sophomore year in Arts at 0. S. U. Mr. Karl Carr, 1912—Sugar Grove, Ohio, is studvin gat O. S. U. this year. Mr. Howard Benadum, 1912—Has a position with the Mattox Clothing store, Lancaster, Ohio. Mr. James Byrd, 1912—Is attending Ohio State. Miss Flora Brown, 1912—Has a po- sit it'ii with the Equitable Building Co., Lancaster, Ohio. Mr. Frank Busby, 1910—Is a stu- dent at Ohio State. 08 “Dear friend, for heaven's sake forbear To (jet sore at the dope in here; Blest be the unaffected drones, And cursed be he who growls and groans.” WHAT IS IT? The report of the health department of Lancaster High school shows that our school is infected with a terrible dis- ease. This disease causes a boy to carefully comb his hair, brush his clothes, shint his shoes, and a girl to discard the braid. The region of the heart seems to be the most easily infect- ed part of the body. Sometimes the disease runs for short intervals only as is the case with Stanley and Laura, Ho- mer and Forest, James and Bertha, while in others it is almost unconquer- able, as with Arthur and Anna Lou, Ar- thur and Myrtle, Clayton and Ruth, Ralph and Ruth, Lafayette and Lillian, Ralsie and Esther. After consultations and careful diagnosis of the disease it can only be described as a ticklish sen- sation around the heart that is un- scratchable. How little we who have never been inflicted realize the intense suffering endured by those afflicted, who nevertheless go about with smiling faces. Two cases remain that cannot be diagnosed, i. e., those of Walter and Margaret, and Carl and Clara. In these two instances the disease has consumed the power to study, pay attention or do anything but take walks, talk and laugh. The Health Department hereby notifies all persons of the presence of this dreaded malady in our midst and warns all persons to take all possible precaution against contracting the same. WHAT’S IX A NAME? If Hickson is meek is Lola Meeker? If Shaeffer came to town, would Anna Lou Hyde? If Nina Weiland were sick, would Harry Nourse? When Miss Hunt asks a question, is Emma Stuck? If Irene Hengst is crazy over Herbert Malone, why is Leila Saine? If all the Freshmen are slaves to study, how was Harold Freed? If the flowers all wilted, would “Jimmy” Bloom? If Clara Kirn should write a story, would Carl Reed it? If Glenn Hamilton would sell his horse would Minnie Beyer and Harold Driver? If Hawk were lost, would Bertha Hunt? No, dear reader, this is not Billy Sun- day in action, nor is it a great outdoor attraction of a high diver about to plunge into four feet of water, but it is merely Russel Wetzel blowing up anoth- er hydrogen generator—“making his Lab. report,” as the saying goes in the Science department. Those of us who have been with the old institution for some time would per- haps recall that the above moving pict- ure greatly resembles one Russell Cun- ningham, who could not sleep well at night if he had not broken at least four pieces of apparatus during the day. During his High school days he was fa- miliarly known as “Old Top, the De- structive.” Now in the State university, where he is filling out his career, the boys know him as “The Bird they Call the Elephant.” When it comes to smashing as a fine art, the two Russells arc pikers com- pared to another of the Cunningham line who broke into chemistry this year. When she takes it into her head to end the sunlit existence of a piece of appar- atus that has been purchased with good 70 hard coin of the realm, she docs it with such finesse that the test tube seems really glad to be ushered into the great beyond with the unwashed precipitate still clinging to it. , , Mr. Hawk—“Fools ask questions that wise men cannot answer.” Ilomer McCoy—“That’s the reason I flunked in Agriculture.” The Sophomore English class was reading The Vision of Sir Launfal, and when they came upon the line, “At the devil’s booth are all things sold,” Miss Perfect, wishing to impress a nice little moral upon the class, said, “Now they sell cigarettes and”—at this point Ral- sie Van Arsdalen’s voice was heard mut- tering—“False hair.” Slow Music—Exit Ralsie. At 8:00 P. M.— Ralph (at Florcne’s)—“I’d swim the ocean to be at your side.” At 10:00 P. M.: Florene — “When will you come again ?” Ralph — “Wednesday, if it don’t rain.” Better Boost, Than Try to Knock—“Mock.” B---A SPORT Athletic sports have proven their worth, in the development of manly men and womanly women. Yes, in Lancaster, we claim to be “first aid” in supplying athletic sport goods of dependable merit, at right prices. Lancaster Cigar Store CLARENCE MOCK, Prop. “At the Sign of the Speak.” WEST MAIN ST. Cigars Pipes and Smokers’ Specialties. You’ll find every detail of personal taste anticipated in our comprehensive stock. Tobacco The most complete assortment of ‘weed’ values will be found on our shelves in tempting qualities. Post Card Art Gallery Reading Room Open day and night. Daily papers, maga- iznes. Score board. A hearty welcome. L. H. S. LOOK HERE’S “SHEENY” THE HOUSE OF KESINGER LANCASTER’S FOREMOST SHOE STORE YOU probably haven’t given the Spring and Summer Shoe question very much consideration, but for months we have been preparing for your approval, the most attractive collection of Quality Footwear you will find anywhere. Not only their distinctiveness and class will impress you, but the unquestionable quality will convince you that we arc show- ing only those models that are sure to please and whose wearing quali- ties we arc sure of. We are industrious shoe dealers—always looking for more business, and ever endeavoring to win trade by giving better shoe values than can be obtained elsewhere. We are right sure, that the more you test the excellence of our shoes and consider the fairness of our prices, the more you will feel like com- ing here with all your footwear wants. THE HOUSE OF KESINGER LANCASTER, OHIO A FEW JUNIORS. Short but Sweet........Nannie Watson The Optimist...Mary Ellen Radebaugh The Nearest Heaven......R. H. Wetzel The “Smarty”...........Howard Wilson The Little Minister.....Flora Mercer The Sport......Marion Shallenbargcr The Stroller...........Martin Walk-cr Not Quantity, but Quality......... .................... Forest Darfus The Coquette Hazel Wadsworth The Lark........................Doris Wheaton The Popular Man..................Ivan Kelly The Beauty.......Lillian Cunningham Beauty’s Shadow....Margaret Burnett The Jolly Girl..................Helen Weiss The Meek One............Helen Wenzel The Peaceful One.....Josephine Thomas The Musician.....................Paul Scxauer The Spearmint Girl......Sara Freisner The Intellectual Star . Ferdinand Bright The Toiler...................Margaret Workman The Skyscraper......Virginia Blackman The Fruit of the Bunch...Clarence Apple The Immaculate..........Harold Beck The Scientist...........Walter Graf The Panama Girl. .Margaret Yanllorn Miss linker—“Who said, Sic Semper Tyrannis?” Ruth Sprankle—“Booth, when he stabbed Caesar.” Fanner (seeing Phys. Geog. class on a trip)—“Are these all your children?” Mr. Hawk—“No; what do you take me for, an incubator?” Clayton Burnett (in U. S. History) —“I)red Scott, after having been taken back into slavery, sued his master for breach of promise.” Mr. Thomas—“You country pupils will have to quit eating your dinner on my desk; it is all covered with crumbs.” Wm. Kief after (to H. Rowles)— “That’s what makes him so crusty.” The FAMOUS Men’s Furnishings and Classy Ready-to-Wear Clothing HATS and CAPS Made-to-Order Clothing A Specialty. KIRN BLOCK. MAIN AND COLUMBUS STS. LANCASTER, O. AL. WITTEKIND, Prop. Glenn Hamilton—“How long can a person live without brains?” Hawk—“IIow old are you?” L. H. S. BOOKSHELF. “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine”. ....................Howard Wilson “Freckles”.....................Ruth Spranklc “Sandy”.....................Clayton Burnett “The Following of the Star”...... ......................Mr. Hickson “The Harvester”.Emerson Groves “Their Yesterdays”............... ...Ralph Trout and Florene Abbott “Pigs is Pigs”................Ralph Webster “Lovey Mary”..............Mary Peet “Not Like Other Girls” Priscilla Whilcy “The Man of the Hour”....Ivan Kelly “The Jester”...................Fred Groff “Pure Gold”....................Miss Strcte “Vanity Fair”..................Miss Hunt “A Six-Cylinder Courtship”........ ..........Don Goss and Marjorie Pierce “The Traveler”............Miss Baker “The Lightning Conductor”........... .....................Walter Graf “The Country Gentleman”..Lewis Buell “The Designer”........Cori D. LaRoss “The Master Violin”...Mildred Proxinire “Pals”..Bernice Ward and Helen Wolf “Mother Carey’s Chickens”........... ...Dallas Tobin and Hart Wilkinson “Peggy”.....................Margaret Gardner “The One Man”.........Mr. J. F. Hawk “The Firing Line”.........The Office “The Younger Set”...........Freshmen Glenn Hamilton—“Miss Hunt, who wrote Scott’s Ivanhoe?” Mr. Hawk (turning a static machine) —“Now you sec, this machine is turned by a crank.” High Grade Pianos, Player Pianos, Sheet Music, and Musical Merchandise of all Kinds A COMPLETE LINE OF VICTKOLAS AND VICTOR RECORDS. WELTON’S Music Store 128 SOUTH BROAD STREET. Miss Perfect in third English class: “Let’s imagine ordinary people in ex- traordinary circumstances.” Imagine: Russell Wetzel, President of the United States. Allen Silbaugh as Ambassador to Eng- land. Paul Sexaucr going to Spain. Margaret Gardner as heiress to a mil- lion dollars. Gordon Morris with cork-screw curls. Clayton Burnett without Ruth Sharpe. Mary Peet. as slender as Marjorie Pierce. Hart Wilkinson as a giraffe. Herr Thomas without his usual lecture course. Mr. Hickson proposing to Miss Hunt. Mr. Hawk married. (Poor girl! Heav- en pity her!) Ralph Webster without his mouth. Emerson Groves as Mutt. The High school without Jimmy Bloom. Two senior girls were passing Miss Curtiss’ door when the first one said to the second: “Oh, what smells so funny? Isn’t it terrible?” “Yes,” replied the other, “I expect it is some of Miss Cur- tiss’ dead language.” Mr. Ilazvk (in Phys. Geog.)— “Why do they shoot deserters in the army?” Emmet S., (brightly)—“To kill them.” Miss Curtiss—“What gender is flu- men ?” Stanley Garrison—Masculine.” Miss Curtiss—“No.” Stanley—“Feminine.” Miss Curtiss—“No.” Stanley—“Neuter, of course.” C. W. WOODIN CO. High Class Merchandise at Moderate Prices Let us prove to you the correctness of the above assertion—We are now showing dresses and costumes in voille, chiffons and crepes— suitable for any occasion—also the proper garments for outer wear in serges—Ratinee, Charmeuse, Etc. THEIR FAVORITE SONGS. Nannie Watson—“Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly?” Ralph Trout—“Please Go Away and Let Me Sleep.” Mr. J. F. Hawk—“I Can’t be True to One Little Girl when Another Little Girl Comes Around.” Clayton Burnett—“Little Girl, I Love You.” Ruth Sprankle—“I Like My Steady, But, Oh! You Once in a While.” Mary Feet—“Somebody Else is Get- ting Them.” Bernice Ward—“We’ll be Happy, Someday.” Helen Wolfe—“Please Don’t Take My Lovin’ Man Away.” Margaret Gardner, Walter Conkle— “Two Little Love Bees.” Bernice Brodrick—“I Love, Love, Nothing Else.” Corl La Ross—“Louisiana Lou.” Howard Wilson—“Gee, I Wish I had a Girl.” Robert Hastings—“I’m Going to Take Another Fellow’s Girl if I Can’t Find One of My Own.” Ralph Webster—“I’m the Guy that Put the Crust on Bread.” Walter Pfeiffer (in Phys. Geog. Exam.)—“The moon looks different at times because of changes of seasons of weather. The moon is full several times a month and thus causes the tides.” Miss Strete (to Frank Graf)—“What do you know about camels?” Frank—“They have big feet so that they won’t sink in the sand.” Ross V. (in English)—“Aeroplanes will soon be as common as—as—as pretty girls in Lancaster.” The Clothes Shop Perfectly Tailored Suits To Order $15.00 and Up ALL THAT IS CORRECT IN FURNISHING GOODS FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN. Hammond Brothers 154 WEST MAIN STREET. We wish to call your attention to the very excellent Soda Water we dispense at our Fountain and some very good reasons therefor, which by the way not only please the appetite but the eye as well. Our Fountain and glasses are kept clean and sanitary. Our Flavors and Soda Water are pure and icholesome. We serve it delightfully cool. GET IT AT THE Toohey Plum Pharmacy WITH BEST WISHES to the TO THE CLASS OF 1913, WE ARE W. E. Joos Co. FOOTWEAR DRUGS THAT ARE PURE. 1 We made the photographs for the cuts in this hook. « We also do outdoor photography of family groups, reunions, resi- dences, etc. From a “Cirkut” picture, six feet long, down to any of the smaller sizes. We can reach you on short notice by auto. BELL 1886. NEW MARTENS BLOCK. LANCASTER, OHIO. BRANCHES—Basil. Ohio; Canal Winchester, Ohio. BE A PORCH DWELLER Use The Kalfex Poreli Furniture We are showing this porch goods in Brow n and Green, and everything to match. Be a porch dweller; live out doors, and enjoy life. flEROLUX Let us show you through our mam- moth store. See our rooms, from a parlor to the kitchen in all finishes from the solid imported Cuban Mahogany to Lim- bert olland Dutch Arts and Crafts Fur- niture. Exclusi v e Agents for the famous Direct Action G a s Ranges. Rowlands-Kin£ Co. Broadway and Fountain Square Lancaster, Ohio M A K E R S OF HAPPY HOMES t- College Girls ’ Footwear Fashion's latest dictate to the carefully dressed young woman finds ex- pression in our line of Spring and Summer Footwear These pumps and oxfords are made on lasts which are entirely new this season, with patterns which will surely appeal to you. 'They have medium heels and extension soles. 'They are roomy and comfortable— excellent for walking and every-day activity. L. H. S. FRUIT CATALOGUE. Preserved Fruits: Canned Apple—Large shipment just received. Fresh Fruits: Pears: Ruth Sharpe and Clayton Burnett. Helen Sharpe and Fred Groff. Florene Abbott, and Martin Walker. Marjorie Pierce and Don Goss. Carl Reed and Clara Kirn. Walker Conkle and Margaret Gard- ner. Lillian Cunningham and Lafayette Abbott. Miss Hunt and Mr. Hawk. Peaches (ready for picking) : Ncita Elder (again). Margaret Burnett. Mary Mercer. Mary Schleicher. Irene Hengst. Helene Ultican. Seedlings: Florence McCalla. Gertrude Benner. Geneva Griffey. Marie Zarbaugh. Lemons: Mr. Hickson. Ralph Webster. “Billie.” � 4 « The Farmers and Citizens BANK Individual Liability DIRECTORS JACOB KELLER E. H. BININGER C. B. WHILEY C. F. KIRN We want to list We want to help you your property. find a home. Bell phone 318; Citizen phone 247-F. McCAMMON BARR (successors to d. f. smith.) Real Estate City properties, farms and everything desirable in the real estate line. Exchanging of properties a specialty. Insurance of all kinds. OFFICE 108 1-2 WEST MAIN STREET LANCASTER, OHIO. jc)t_A.Ca Your Summer Vacation Are vour clothes in tip-top condition for that trip? If not, let us help you. Be relieved of all trouble and chance you take in having cleaning done while away. You know us and the super- ior quality of our work. WYMAN LANCASTER’S PIONEER DYER AND CLEANER. 113 FOUNTAIN SQUARE. W. E. Shadrach DENTIST MARTENS BLOCK LANCASTER, OHIO. Local Representatives of The Associated Collectors' Co. The National Collectors' Associa- tion The American Collection Service The Merchants’ Collecting and Credit Rating Company J. H. ZIMPFER, Manager. Collections, Credit Rating and Claim Forwarding. ROOMS 5-6 McCLEERY BLOCK 128 1-2 South Columbus Street Lancaster, Ohio. Phones Citizen 187: Bell Main 899. Lou E. Eyman DRUGGIST Mrs. Georgia Smith Fine Millinery Corner Mani and Columbus Streets LANCASTER, OHIO. HOME OF QUALITY Exclusive jAgents For LANCASTER, OHIO Where Satisfaction is Guaranteed Assorted Chocolates A. D. LOUVIS Proprietor WHERE ONE’S TIME GOES. Boys : Meals ................. 1 hour Sleep .................... 6 hours Dressing .................15 minutes Classes................... 3 hours (’Impel ..................45 minutes Gym....................... 2 hours Loafing ................. () hours Notes to girls............ 3 hours To and from classes... 1 hours Boys’ total........... 23l hours Time for study.............. Vi hour Girls: Meals .................... 3 hours Sleep .................... 9 hours Dressing................. 6 hours Classes .................. 3 hours ('Impel ..................45 minutes Gabbing................. 2 hours Girls’ total...........23% hours Time for study..........15 minutes Intelligent Senior (pointing to Bra- shares)—“That fellow over there makes the little things count.” “Indeed?” was the reply. “Yes,” continued the former, “He teaches the Freshmen Algebra.” Awful Calamity ! ! ! ! Several Freshmen were seen tearing up the hall stairs. Mr. Hawk (to loafers in the work- shop)—“Make a noise like a tree!” Several—“How?” Mr. Hawk—“Leave.” Fine Tailored Clothes EXQUISITE FURNISHINGS ARROW COLLARS. SILK HOSE. THE STORE TO FILL THE YOUNG MAX’S WANTS. New Kirn Shining Parlor FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. Dyeing a Specialty. Special attention given to Ladies' Shoes. CLEANERS OF ALL FANCY SHOES. Called for and Messenger Delivered. Service. Lancaster Book Shop S. F. 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