Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1914 volume:

I u (Eljr-iltragr Published by The Seniors ok Lancaster High School, Lancaster, Ohio. :: Class of 19 14. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO We, the Class of 1914, hereby dedicate this famous hook to the faculty of the Lancaster High School, not because of our great love for them, hut because of our inability to find anyone else who would accept the honor. O— ................. o [ S. H. LAYTON )t plue Jflotoer Ax Okigxal Story nv Virginia Blackman (Cranetown was formerly Lancaster) More than a hundred years ago the Wyandotte Indians, then living at Cranetown, ceded all their property along the Hock-Hocking river to the United States. Soon after the treaty, the Crane chief with many of his tribe, mi- grated northward and settled at Up- per Sandusky. Others remained be- hind, as if unable or unwilling to tear themselves away from their familar hun- ting grounds and the graves of their forefathers. Were it not for these re- maining Indians the events of the story which I am about to relate would never have occured. Among the first white settlers who had come to this territory were many of the sturdiest and bravest pioneers who had ever faced the dangers of the West. One of the most active of these was Charles A. Tracy, who, with his wife and two children settled at Crane- town. Mr. Tracy was bold and self-reliant and although he was warned and even entreated not to isolate himself and fam- ily from the other settlers, he fearless- ly took up his abode in the beautiful valley about five miles South-east of Cranetown. Here, in the midst of won- derful natural beauty and tranquility lie built his cabin; here he planted bis crops: and here he and his ever faith- ful helper instructed their children to the best of their ability. These children, the younger a girl of four, and the elder a boy of six, grad- ually became accustomed to their new invironment and with the curiosity and love of adventure characteristic of child-hood, made frequent brief explor- ations, always keeping within easy ac- cess of the cabin. One day, while leading an imaginary expedition into an imaginary wilder- ness, they discovered, not far from their own roof-tree, a wonderful little cave which filled their souls with awe. Af- ter many daring attempts they entered the cavern band in hand, fearing at every step that some dreadful monster might devour them. However, they found nothing to harm them. Instead, they were charmed by the music of the little spring which bub- bled from between the rocks and fell in a silvery stream to the floor of the cave, whence it flowed to the creek beyond. The first adventure was followed by many more and soon the children had transformed this barren cave into a veritable palace. It was their nursery, their school, their place of entertain- ment, their all. On the sides of the cave the rocks protruded in several places, like shelves, and here the children had placed pine cones and hung in fantastic festoons strings of acorns and roselips. One of these shelves was the especial property of the little mistress, for it. held a small piece of looking glass, a wee bracelet, made of snail shells, and a bit of broken plate. The latter occupied a conspicu- ous place near the middle of the shelf and as it leaned against the rock a ray of light from a crevice above fell upon it, revealing distinctly its decorations of tiny blue flowers. Four years passed away and the cave with it’s crude ornaments, remained in- tact. The pine-cones, the shells, the acorns and the blue flowers were all there. The merry laughter of the child- ren was still echoed by every nook and crevice, and was silenced only bv oc- casional rumors of hostile Indians which caused the grave faced men of Cranctown to form themselves into bands and to scour the surrounding country, ostensibly for game. Mr. Tracy, having lived unmolested and in perfect freedom for three years still indulged himself the idea that no real danger existed, and many a time he hunted in the forest with no compan- ion except his dog. On one such occasion he had left home early in the morning, Mrs Tracy busied herself with her household duties as usual while Dick and Kate hustled about bringing in a supply of wood. Suddenly the mother was startled by the shrill barking of the dogs. Rushing to the window she beheld a band of In- dians galloping toward the cabin. Par- alyzed with fear she stood motionless while they quickly dismounted but when the thought, of her children flashed into her mind the terrified woman ut- tered a despairing shriek. In an instant the savages were howl- ing about, the cabin. They half drag- ged her to one of the horses placing her on the back of the animal. With her hands bound behind her and her eyes blurred with tears she was forced to witness the firing of the cabin and outbuildings, but her thoughts were with her children only. Where could they be and what would be their fate? While all this was happening, Dick and Kate were shuddering in the cave to which they had fled, horrified, un- noticed by the savages who rode trium- phantly away from the scene of devas- tation. Thinking that their enemies had gone the children crept cautiously from their hiding place and beheld in dismay and grief, the disheartening scene which greeted them. Bursting into loud wail- lings they attracted the attention of a brawny savage who lingered behind his fellows and lurked in ambush less than a hundreds yards away. In a few sec- onds all was silent again. Little Kate lay dead on the ground, and Dick limp and unconscious from a blow on the head, was strapped to a horse that had been tethered to a tree in a nearby thicket. Then the wily Indian mount- ed behind the boy and gal lopped away to join his comrades enroute to Upper Sandusky to which place the old Crane chief had preceded them. I shall not go into detail in relating the events of the journey northward but for the purpose of the story I must tell you that Mrs. Tracy stunned and ex- hausted, was believed by her captors to be dead and was left, by the roadside a mile and a half from the site of her home. Here she was found by her hus- band when he returned at sundown from his hunting trip. Several months passed. Mrs Tracy had recovered from the ill-treatment which she had received at the hands of the Indians. She and her husband had found shelter with some of the nearest settlers and the Tracy cabin had not been rebuilt. The attack upon the Tracy home had taken place in July and upon the eighth of October Mr. and Mrs Tracy joined a band of missionaries, led by James Finley, en route to Camp Meigs, about one mile from the trading post of Up- per Sandusky. The broken hearted parents hoped that they might learn something of the whereabouts of their lost boy. The mission at Camp Meigs was es- tablished by Finley and the Indians of the vicinity were invited to come and learn of the Great Spirit, the God of the white man. A decade passed. Finley had left the mission in charge of Charles Tracy and had gone farther into the wilderness to spread the gospel. During all these years, there had been no tidings of Dick Tracy but the efforts of his parents to find him had never ceased. The blow that the boy had received upon the head that day when he was taken into captivity had seemingly de- stroyed his memory. The past was like a blur before his eyes; his parents, his age his name, were all a mystery to him. After reaching Upper Sandusky his captors had sold him to a tribe migrat- ing to the north-west. lie had grown to young manhood and was known by the name of Wawatan. Because of his mighty deeds of war and skill in hunting Wawatan was to have for his wife the daughter of a great chieftan. One thing more was required of him to gain this Indian maiden. He was to journey from the Dakotas to the Southland to inquire of the purple martin if the Great Spirit smiled upon his love. Acordingly Wawatan, accompanied by two Indian braves, made his way in the direction of the Great Lakes. The two Indians stopped at Upper Sandus- ky and Wawatan continued his journey alone. When he reached the land of flowers and sunshine the birds delivered to him the message of the Great Spirit, which was this; “Wawatan will never marry the chicftan’s daughter. With- in a few weeks he will meet the braves at the trading post of the north.” Disappointed, Wawatan turned his face northward and at the end of two weeks had reached the banks of the IIock-Hocking, about five miles from the village of Cranetown. It was just at sunset, and the heavens were portent- ous. Vivid flashes of lightining and loud peals of thunder announced a rapidly approaching storm. Nearer grew the rumbling and deeper the twilight. Darkness settled down upon the earth. The voices of the wilderness cried out to Wawatan and warned him to seek shelter. A brilliant flash and a long low peal enforced the warning and when darkness and silence succeeded, Wawa- tan found himself at entrance of the cave. There he sought refuge and taking a flint from his pocket he kindled a fire of twigs and dry branches that someone had left in the cave. Yes, some one had had been there before him; but how lonely he was now. A sense of yearning for lost companionship seemed to steal upon him. Suddenly the blaze grew brighter and as the walls of the cabin became illuminated he beheld a ledge of rock which formed a shelf upon which he saw distinctly a number of pine cones a piece of looking glass, and a bit of broken plate. Gradually the power of association began to take possession of the mind of Wawatan. He arose from the ground where he had been sitting and took the piece of porcelain from the shelf. As he brought it nearer to the firelight he saw that it was ornamented with tiny blue flowers. Steadily he looked at these flowers and as he gazed a child’s face appeared in the midst of them. Suddenly the flood gates of mem- ory were opened. It was his sister’s face, and he was Dick Tracy. Then came the recollection of home, father and mother. Seizing a brand from the fire he rush- ed out. into the night. Yes, yonder were the ruins of the cabin and sheds. As the wind and rain extinguished the light which he carried, a voice seemed to whisper to him, “Your father and mother yet live!” Dropping the brand, he fell to his knees and entreated the Great Spirit to help him find them. Within a month from the time he left his companions from the land of the Dakotas he was with them again at Up- per Sandusky, just as the purple martin had predicted. A few days after his ar- rival he made his way to (’amp Meigs; and Tracy hearing of the presence of a stranger in camp, sent a messenger to him, inviting him to attend the mission. That night, at the close of the service, the devoted missionary told the story of his lost boy. 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Pappooses To the hill of old Mulberry, To the great, red-brick school building, Came the infant class of ’14, Came the future “mighty Seniors”, All the Freshmen drawn together By their yearning ( ?) after knowledge, To the hill of old Mulberry, To the great red-brick school building. And they stood there on the portals With their pencils and their tablets, Trembling like the aspen quivers, Green as April’s verdant meadows, Wildly staring at each other. William C. Brasharcs, the mighty, The dictator of the High School, Looked upon them with compassion, With paternal love and pity. Over them he stretched his right hand, To subdue their frightened heart beats, To allay their fear and trembling, Spake to them with voice majestic, As the sound of far off waters; Welcome to our institution. “Oh my children! my dear children! Let us live in peace together,— Live as brothers, dwell together; All your strength is in your union, All your danger is in discord. Go now to your awaiting teachers, They will help you, and instruct you, Till you reach greater knowledge, Till you gain a Sophomore’s state.” Thence departed each one straight way, Studied, grew, and dwelt together, 'rill in peace, with silent footstep, Slipped one year from them for-ever. Braves Once more when the Autumn sunlight Filled the sky with haze and vapor, Touched the rugged hills with smooth- ness, Bro’t the tender Indian summer, To the school on old Mulberry, Came again the Class of ‘14, Came the valiant class of Sophomores. And so quiet were these people, So discreet, so conscientious, That the great and lofty Seniors, Condescend inly did smile upon them, And did say, “To these sweet creatures Will we give our highest honor, Will we give the honor we sought for By each separate class, each teacher. We will dedicate our annual, The “Mirage”, our famous paper, To the meek and gentle sophomores. To our gentle sister class”. Then our principal, who learning How they studied, how they toiled!!! How unceasingly were their efforts To bring honor to the school, Made for all an Indian picnic, Made a wonderous, festive gathering On Mt. Pleasant’s rugged brow. And they feasted long and merry, Feasted till the cake had vanished. Feasted till the moon rose slowly, Till the moon rose from the water, Rippling, rounding, from the water. Thus again a year departed.— Slipped from them with silent footsteps, Slipped from them a year forever. Warriors “Great men die and are forgotten.” Wise men speak; their mighty words Perish in the cars that hear them. From the memory of the old men Pass away the great traditions. Thus the glory of the Juniors Must depart, must be forgotten, Unless painted with bold brush strokes In the ancient halls of time. Many figures must be painted, Each some word or thot suggesting; First a group, a class united, Drawn in colors black and yellow; Standing at. their head a leader, He of all the group the tallest. Next a tiny dot of gold, A triangular yellow dot, Gold which ‘14’s emblem bears, Must on this canvas painted be. Youths and maidens next arc gathered, Where the footlights shed their glimmer, Where the spectators, applauding, Shower praise upon “The Freshman”. In the spacious halls next painted, Stands the class, the class of ‘14, Talking laughing, greeting parents,—• Parents who enjoy the pleasure That is in each face reflected. Foot-prints towards a great hall pointing, Are a sign of invitation, Are a sign of guests assembling At the annual Junior-Senior. Figures strange and brightly colored, Figures mystical and awful, Each some class-mate representing, Must be painted on this canvas. Songs of mirth ,songs of gladness, Songs of love and songs of parting, All are written in these figures, For each figure has it’s meaning, Each it’s separate song recording. With this jubilant chorus ended Slips one more year into silence; Has the Junior year departed To be gone from them forever. Chieftans On the hill of old Mulberry, At the towering red-brick school house, At the door way of the school house, In the pleasant autumn morning, Al the teachers stood and waited, Waited full of expectation, Till the Seniors in their glory, Till the great and mighty Seniors, Came; and to them thus the teachers, All the Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, Spake, and bade them hearty welcome; “It is well,” they said, “Oh Seniors”, That you come again among us. All our school in peace awaits you, All our rooms stand open for you, You shall enter any classroom, For the heart’s right-hand we give you ! Then the Seniors answered saying, “We have listened to your welcome, We have heard your words of kindness, We will think on what you tell us.” So they organized, those Seniors, Organized, and for their leader, Did they choose that same tall class-mate, Who had been their Junior chief tan, Many were their feats of valor, But among them all, the greatest That which set the town a-wondering, That which made the High School tremble, At the daring of these Seniors, Was the great November Carnival; Happy were these active Seniors When success had crowned their efforts, When success had lighted boldly On ‘1 4’s glorious banner. After the unheard of coldness, The intolerable Winter, Came the Spring with all it’s splendors, All its birds and all its blossoms, And again ‘14’s fair banner Hung above the glimmering footlights. This year was their play “The Sophomore”, And the play won fame and honor. Won extended fame and honor, For ‘14’s dramatic art. But at last arose the Seniors, From the class-rooms rose the Seniors, Bade farewell to all their teachers, To the Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen, Bade farewell, and spake in this wise. To those whom they left behind them; “We are going, oh dear people, On a long and distant journey. To the land of Life we travel, To the unknown Land before us. Many moons and many winters Will have come and will have vanished. When we finally reach our purpose In the Land of the Hereafter.” Class $ropfjcSjt Hv Howard Wilson After graduation in ‘14, I entered the Curtiss Aviation School to train for the aviation department of the White Star Line. When I had spent four years at the school 1 was given command of a large trans-atlantic aeroplane. I made many successful voyages to Europe, but in the year 1925 while on a voyage from New York to London, I encountered a heavy storm and the aeroplane was wrecked. All the passengers and crew except myself were drowned. Clinging to a bit of framework, drifting aimless- ly about the ocean for many days, I fin- ally landed on a small island in mid- ocean. Here I managed to subsist on the berries and fruits which grew on the island. After four years of isolation I was picked up by a huge liner. When I was once on board I was given some clothes to take the place of the tattered rags which I wore. I ate a hearty meal after which I sauntered up to the upper deck, intending to take a little stroll but I had not gone ten paces before one of the deck-hands tapped me on the shoulder and informed me that the Cap- tain wished to speak to me. I followed the man to the bridge, where the Cap- tain stood. Something in the poise of the man seemed strangely familar as he stood there looking out to sea. When he turned and faced me. I received one of the greatest surprises of my life, for the Captain was none other than Allen Silbaugh. After much questioning I found that Allan had decided to put his training received at Buckeye Lake into practical use, and had secured a position on a big steamship. After many years of service he was promoted to the posi- tion which he now held. With him on this voyage was his wife, formerly Flor- ence Hughes. Allen invited me to have dinner with him that evening, saying that he had a surprise for me. The af- ternoon passed and the time for dinner was at hand. When I went to the Cap- tain’s table I was indeed surprised, for there sat Flora Mercer, who was return- ing from a concert tour on the conti- nent. She imformed me that she had appeared before all the crowned heads of Europe. With her was her manager Paul Sexauer. Paul had attained fame by the publication of his latest song hit, entitled, “Why Don’t You Marry Me Now?” After several days the ship reached New York. Here I reported at headquarters, and received a three months vacation, and my back pay. After purchasing some new clothes I walked down town. Stopping before a big store in the heart of the business district, I noticed a sign hanging above the entrance. It said, “Abbot and Com- pany, Wholesale and Retail Shoe Deal- ers”. The name was familar to me, so I walked in and asked to see the pro- prietor. I was shown to a large office and there in a big leather chair sat Hack Abbot. Hack was surprised to see me, and in the course of our conversa- tion, he informed me that Lillian would be down in a short time and wanted me to wait, but I was in a hurry and had to leave him. As I walked down lower Broadway I saw another sign before a large theater. The sign informed me that “Hazel Wadsworth Appears To- night in the Greatest Show of the Sea- son !” Of course I immediately made inquiries at the box office, and by means of a few green backs managed to get be- hind the scenes. I stopped before a door bearing the word “Star” and knocked. A voice bade me enter, and doing so I beheld my old friend “Peg”. We were glad to see each other, and questions flew thick and fast. I found out that “Dutch” Wetzel was the leading man in this same show, but as it was a full hour before the matinee he was not at the theater. “Peg” said he was still single. I had been there only a few minutes when in strolled Walter Graf. Graf was the manager of the show, and said he had as many worries as he did when he was connected with the drama in High School. After a pleasant chat with these old friends I wended my way to the Waldorf-Astoria. As I was about to enter the lobby, a big limousine dash- ed up. The occupants alighted. They were none other than J. Marion Shellen- berger and Mary Ellen Radcbaugh. J. Marion was the owner of a large pub- lishing house which made a specialty of publishing High School and College an- nuals. Shelly said he had systematized things so that the worries of the business managers were entirely eliminated. Mary Ellen had just published her book entitled “Some Old Sweethearts of Mine”, The book contained 1,000 pag- es, and was said to be a great success. Mary Ellen was still unmarried how- ever owing to the fact that she was un- able to decide which one she liked best. I spent the remainder of the day with these two, and was indeed sorry to leave them. Hut I was obliged to bid them farewell at twelve o’clock, as I was leaving New York at 3 P. M. by way of the Pennsylvania lines, bound for dear old Lancaster. In two days I reached the town. The first person I met was Walter Plinke who had achieved fame as a teacher of German. “Plinke” was the author of a book, which if read once, would leave the reader with a complete knowledge of the German language. Walter said that there was a big reception that night at the club house built by the class of ‘14, and invited me to attend. Nothing loath, I accepted. That night as I entered the hall, I was greeted by a reception committee composed of Ferd Bright, 'Martin Wal- ker, Lucille Stout and Xeita Elder. Ferd said he was the owner of a large farm north of town, where he was raising a new seedless variety of watermelon. Martin Walker had married, and was the proprietor of an automobile factory. Lucille Stout was home for a short visit, having been touring the country for several months giving her famous lec- ture, “The Vulgarities of Ragtime Music”. Xeita had married a member of the class of ’13 and was giving music lessons in her spare moments. She said that Lelah Proxmire was married also but at the present time she was touring the South with a noted concert company. Proceeding into the big library I found Dan Shunting, who was the man- ager of a wholesale produce company. Dan’s firm were the distributing agents for Ferd Bright’s watermelons. While I was talking with Dan, in walked Vir- ginia Blackman. Virginia was the art editor of the Cosmopolitan Magazine, and had come home in order to attend this reception. She told me that Ruby Miskell had surprised them all by going on the stage, where she had become fa- mous in certain classical roles. Upon further inquires I found that Mary Et- ta Allen, like Xeita Elder, had married a member of the class of ’13 and was living in Chicago. And worse yet, Anna Troxel had been elected mayor of Rock- bridge, and had appointed Kathryn Yenrick chief of police. Strolling into the ball-room, I found Vivian Abele. Vivian was on the Keith Vaudeville circuit in a fancy dancing act and was booked for the week at the Lyr- ic theater. Vivian said that while in Buffalo she ran across Doris and Eliz- abeth Wheaton, who were conducting a “School For Young Ladies”. Their object was to fit the girls to become preachers’s wives. Francile Muck, she said, was a dramatic critic on the Col- umbus Dispatch. While I was talking with Vivian, in walked Marie Smith and Hattie Bray. Marie said she had just started to write a book entitled, “How to Give Correct Physics Grades in High School.” She said she was thinking of sending a copy to a former science teacher of the L. II. S. Hattie had just sold her business college, and had accepted a position as head stenograph- er in the Standard Oil offices in New York. She intended to leave Lancaster in about a week. Before I could get any further infor- mation as to my old class-mates, re- freshments were served, and this kept me busy for sometime. After the refresh- ments were eaten, I suggested that I be given more information concerning my friends. This sugesstion was eager- complied with, and this is what I was told. Clarence Apple, they said, had be- come rich by his recent invention, a de- vice to roll a perfect cigarette from the ordinary “makin’s”. Apple, also own- ed a number of oil wells in Mexico. Marjorie Mack was traveling about the country demonstrating the latest styles in switches and other aids to the woman without much hair of her own. Harold Beck was president of the Ice Trust, and had just raised the price of ice to 15 cents per pound. Forest Kiger was a noted composer of sentimental songs, such as “Where, Oh Where Did That Little Girl Go?” “Please Can I Take You Home?” Herbert Malone had become a world- wide authority on the causes of crime, and in his spare moments was coaching the Yale Football and Basketball teams. Herb had married a member of the class of ‘15. Ernestine Hoffman had married a German prince, who they say is seven feet tall. Margaret Workman was true to her name, for she was run- ning an employment bureau for maids and valets. Kosa Bush had long been employed by the government at the Wooster Experimental station, and was very succesful in producing new varie- ties of flowers. Dorothy McClenaglmn had, for the past ten years, been the president of the Audubon Society of the United States. She had indeed done much for the protection of our feathered friends. Roscoe Vogel had succeeded Mr. Cur- rier at L. H. S. and was busily engaged in showing the Freshies and Sophomores how to spell and how to pound the type- writer keys. Grace Sears had married a farmer, and was raising a superior breed of Plymouth Rocks. Sarah Frics- ner, after graduating, had attended the Harvard Law School, and was now en- gaged in the very profitable practice of drawing up wills that “can’t be broken”. Ruth Skinner was the Physical Instruc- tor in the women’s department at Ohio State, and had turned out some very good basket ball teams, it was said. Hel- en Wenzell was running a correspon- dence school, at which the principal course was “How to Cure Yourself of Giggling. Based on MY OWN exper- iences”. Jack Emde had recently been elected Pres, of the Pipeliners Union. with head-quarters at Sugar Grove. Margaret Crowley and Myrtle Slater had been trying for three years to run the men out of Oklahoma, but so far had not succeeded. Myrtle was also fa- mous for her ability to argue on any known subject under the sun. Gladys Jackson was the head of a big millinery establishment on High street, Columbus, Ohio. I was told that she would not sell a hat for less than thirty dollars. Finally the reception was ended and taking leave of my class-mates I de- parted for my hotel. I had spent a most en joyable evening and had renewed all my old friedships. I was proud of old ‘14, whose members had achieved more fame than those of any other class, and who had striven to preserve the bonds of friendship which had been so strongly welded together in the class rooms of our dear old Lancaster High School. Class Will WE, the members of the Senior class of 1914, Lancaster High School, Fair- field county and State of Ohio, being of sound mind and disposing memory do hereby make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby re- voking all former wills bequests and de- vises of whatever nature made by us. Item I. We bequeath to our loving Superintendent and each member of our faculty a cluster of small but beautiful flowers—pansies for thoughts of us. Item II. We will to our dear friends the Juniors, all our dramatic ability, to use in whatever way they may desire. Item III. We bequeath to our Eng- lish instructor, Miss Perfect, a gold bound copy of “I)r. William’s Gram- mar” and a set of “Dickens”. Item IV. We will to Mr. Hawk, either the English instructor of the sec- ond year pupils, or the physical culture teacher, whichever one will consent to share a home with this bird. Item V. We bequeath our learning power and ability to our friends ‘Toots’ Groff and Ralph Webster, which we earnestly hope they will utilize in a help- ful manner. Item VI. We will to Herr Thomas a fishing tackle, with which he can amuse himself during the summer months. Item VII. We will all our surplus money, which we find we will not be able to spend, to the different classes to be divided equally among them. Item VIII. We bequeath Walter Graf’s “gift of gab” to Harold Ruff; the radical ideas of our class president to Rov Whiston and Lawercnce Ruff to be divided share and share alike; and Howard Wilson’s audacity to Mr. Hick- son. Item IX. We will to our disting- uished Agriculture teacher, a little red Ford to take the place of his lost horse so he need not tire himself walking over hills and through valleys to see his be- loved. Item X. We bequeath to our sister classes the right, to become members of the world-famous “Hikers Club”. We do hereby nominate and appoint the School Board as executors of this will. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hand and seal this first day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fourteen. (Signed) Class of 1914 LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL Witnesses— Mr. .1. M. Shallenberger. Mr. J. H. Wilson Class ong Flora Mercer ‘14 L. H. S. is known in song and story. Her fame has gone abroad o’er land and sea; And in the constellation of her glory, The star of fair ‘14 will beckon her. Chorus: Oh ’14 may you ever shine as brightly! May you ever stand for love, truth, happiness; And may your light unwavering and mighty Shed radiance on our dear old L. H. S. This wondrous radiance ‘14 sheds around her, Is not reflected from one central sun. For every member of the class shines star-like The glory of ‘14 rests not on one. (Chorus) The gold and black which ‘14 wears so proudly Are emblems of her tho’ts of L. H. S.; Black, the sorrow each heart feels at parting, Gold, the memories sweet our hearts possess. ( Chorus) jWtrage STAFF OFFICERS Edltor-in-Chief Lillian Cunningham Associate Editor.........Flora Mercer Music....................Paul Sexauer Society...........Mary Ellen Radebaugh Current Events and Chapel Notes..... .......................Helen Wen .el Art.................Virginia Blackman Athletics....................Lafayette Abbott Jokes................... Russel Wetzel Business Mgr....J. Marion Shallenberger Asst. Business Mgr....J. Howard Wilson REPORTERS Marcillete Stukey...............Junior Hart Wilkinson...............Sophomore Marian Groves.................Freshman Helen Sharpe.............Post-Graduate Editorials New departments with the latest and most, practical improvements have been added this year. A manual training department has been established. Fresh- men and Sophomore boys make up the High School classes while the Seventh and Eighth grade boys also share the advantage of Mr. Kline’s cffecicnt in- struction. This is not only very inter- esting work, but is also extremely prac- tical. The work is carried on in what we term “The Shop”, a small but well equipped building to the west of the main building. Of course, it will take time before the minor details run with- out a flaw, but in the meantime, the boys are gaining knowledge wihch will be of much benefit to them in their everyday life. The Y. W. C. A. was instrumental in bringing to the girls of L. II. S. the op- portunity of physical culture. Miss Chubb, the charming and graceful in- structor, divides her time between the classes composed of High School girls, and the classes made up of Y. W. C. A. members. Over a hundred of the High School girls have shown their apprecia- tion of this privilege by heartily boost- ing the Gym. and co-operating with all its interests. Having faithfully performed dumb- bells and Indian Club exercises, skinned the cat, and gone through military drills the girls have reached the point of phys- ical endurance where, if necessary, they could imitate their Mexican sisters, and go to war. Again, they will be prepared for the time when they will be compell- ed to shoulder arms and aid their En- glish sisters in fighting for Woman Suffrage. In all, this department has been of inestimable value to the school. L. H. S. has broadened in another di- rection. The Business Course has been added to the curriculum and Mr. Cur- rier reigns supreme over bookkeeping and typewriting. This tall, genial man has by no means an easy task, since many of his pupils arc post-graduates. But this group of students are welcome guests, and add much to school life in general. The business department is surely one of the most practical in the course. It affords an efficient training for immed- iate entrance into the business life of our city. We may justly be proud of L. H. S. for offering her pupils these new oppor- tunities, to enter life well-equipped and as efficient men and women. This year Physics has been transfer- ed to the elective column with General Science and Economics as an alterna- tive. The boys in the science depart- ment have shown their mastery of elec- tricity in such a way that they were able to wire the shop building. Also eight lockers have been built by the boys for use in the Chemistry classes. The laboratory lias been made very at- tractive by the addition of a number of beautiful pictures which have been ar- tistically arranged on the walls of the recitation room, by Ruby Miskell and Virginia Blackman. In all, the Science department is very well equipped and is adding many new articles that will be of great help to all concerned. The class of ‘14 following the example of former classes, has left behind it a memorial to the school. In more senses than one, ’14 is a bright and shining light. It has left cluster lights on either side of the front entrance. Formerly at games, spreads, plays and other fes- tivities of a similar nature at night in the High School, one was in imminent danger of breaking his neck in attemp- ting to climb the front steps.. Now this difficulty has been done away with, and we hope that he who enters the bril- liantly lighted building, will murmur a blessing on the class of 1914. The Fair For the second time in its history, L. H. S. had an exhibit at the Fairfield County Fair. It consisted of drawings, notebooks, stories, wood carving; in fact, each department of the school was thoroughly represented. The Virgil class sent a model of Caesar’s Camp, which attracted much attention and cal- led forth much praise. Harold Lobaugh and Walter Pfeiffer exhibited a small biplane, which was cleverly construc- ted. From the “brainiest” production of Science department to the last col- lection of Freshmen English composi- tions, the exhibit was a credit to the school, an inspiration to those who visi- ted it. The prizes were as follows: Individual Prizes English Composition, Flora Mercer, first premium, $4.00. Doris Mossman, second premium, $2.00. Physics Note Book, Corl 1). La Ross, first premium, $4.00. Harry Kirn, second premium, $2.00. Pieces of Manual Training, John Emde, first premium, $4.00. Malcolm Becker, second premium, $2.00. ('oELECTIN' E EXIII HITS General Exhibition, first premium, $4.00. Best collection of English Composi- tions, Seniors, second premium, $2.00. Juniors, first premium, $4.00. Collection of Physics Notebooks, first premium $4.00. Best collection of Weeds, second prem- ium, $2.00. Best piece of Wood Carving, second premium, $2.00. Metal Work Corl I). LaRoss, second premium, 50c. fe vncL' ,mwmS Miaw aoows orb«w n«a'V NlrtWOO luntars By Marcii.lete Stukey To enter High School seems almost an awakening to those who have gradu- ated from the grammar grades. To be called a freshman is as high an honor to one as the word senior is to those who hold that title. The troubles of one to whom the name Freshman applies, are hard to recollect and express, such as finding class-rooms, the inferior posi- tion }rou hold in the mind of the superior classes, and the embarrassment of re- citing before a dignified Senior. But as time moves on, and one grows older, the same difficulties confront these creatures, who are to assume the title of Sophomore. Assuming the name of Sophomore we were able to meet the requirements of the school and by this time a class spir- it had developed to such a degree that we were the first class of L. II. S. organ- ized in our second year. Of course our superiors thought of us as mere sopho- mores and did not care to notice us when we organized; but we made them think that perhaps we were a little more than silly Sophomores. Day after day pass- ed as we solved those geometrical prop- ositions, translated that difficult book of Caesar, striving for the name of Jun- iors. Finally we proudly claimed that name and organized September 10th, 1913, electing the following officers: President, Frederick Sexauer; Vice- president, Robert Hastings; Secretary, Mildred Sherrick; Treasurer, Harry Meyers; Sergeant - at - arms, Philip Floyd; Business Manager, Harry Wolfe. The faculty warned us of the fact that our course would be more difficult than that of preceding classes. We did not ask for the reason, for we quite un- derstood that our brain capacity was made greater than that of preceding classes. Many new stunts had been introduc- ed into the class and one worth mention- ing was the football spread given for the football teams of L. H. S. and Cir- cleville, on October 31. Next year as Seniors under the colors of scarlet and gray we hope our many dreams will come true. We want to prove to the public that our class of ‘15 has given L. II. S. a record which will indeed require “some ginger” on the part of succeeding classes to surpass. ©lit 8 «phmtuirp f par By Hart Wilkinson A few days before the school opened to admit us as sophomores, our caps seemed too small and an impatient longing was felt to “get a swat at those Freshies”. This desire grew as the time became shorter, for you see we were real soph- omores now. No longer would we be looked down upon, or pushed or kicked around, nor told that we were greener than a wooly-worm. It was on a bright September day that we swaggered up proudly to the school-house and waited with many om- inous looks and movements for the Freshmen with whom we were to get even for our treatment of the year before. The Freshmen proved a suitable sub- ject for our spite alright. When the excitement had died down a little, the signal rang and we all troup- cd into chapel. By this time our hats had all been taken off, and not from mere politeness, either. We felt as if the High School belonged to Jimmy Bloom and us exclusively. Condescending smiles were cast upon the Freshies and their bewildered won- dering looks added glory to our self-im- portance. The rooms were assigned and our next mode of enjoyment was misdirecting the Freshies. When we were dismissed for the day we stalked proudly home, scarcely deigning a glance at the grammar kids so great was our own estimation of our- selves. The next day we came back with the swagger and disdain even more pro- nounced. But our pride was lessened by the haughty grandeur of the Juniors and the lofty ease with which the Seniors ignored us. Abashed considerably by this we came at last to the conclusion that we were not so great as we had imagined. The teachers didn’t seem to think that we were a bit better than the Freshmen and after careful thought we decided that perhaps they were right and our distant condescending manner was discarded to make place for the more serious business of study . In a week or so we had settled down to work and soon the temporary glory of our first day as real Sophomores was but a memory. JFmihuuui By Marian Groves One rainy Monday morning, the High School received from the eighth grade about ninety-five scared Fresh- men. All summer, everyone had told us how we would be initiated. But it was’nt as bad as we expected. The first day we received only scornful looks. When Mr. Brashares told us where to go of course we misunderstood; when he told us to do one thing we did another, and then when he repeated it, we thought, he said something else. We wandered aimlessly thru the halls until some teach- er sent us to the office. There we re- ceived instructions, and if we seemed too stupid, were given a guide, who con- ducted us to our rooms. The next day, we came back thinking we would have no more trouble. But we found that the worst was yet to come. On the second da}r the boys were initiated. Then recitations commenced. Our knees refused to support us, and our tongues seemed to say. “Don’t Talk”. Therefore, we didn’t, recite. Some of us were counted absent in sev- eral classes because we did not have courage enough to answer when our names were called. After a few weeks the rough edges be- gan to wear off. Then we had a class meeting, or rather we tried to have one. Every one seemed to think he was in- vited to this meeting, in order to have a good time. This meeting was to elect a committee for the Carnival. Al- though the meeting was typical of a young and verdant class, our committee worked out a very clever stunt. The Seven Wonders of the World were a credit to the class of Seventeen. Next came the basketball tournament. Again we proved our efficiency. Both boys and girls stood in second place and both lost by only one point. By this time we could look at a Senior without remembering our large awkward hands and feet. Once in a while, a Sen- ior was even seen smiling at a Freshman. Then for several days, that freshic’s head felt too large for his hat. The year has been full of difficult les- sons, tests, and examinations. But we all passed ( ?) and will be here next year. Thus the class of 1917 have be- come Sophomores. Sept. 8th.—School starts. “Toot” arrives. Late? Of Course! New teach- ers are introduced. Plenty of enthusi- asm! Mr. Brashares reads to us the story of Joseph. September 12th.—Mr. Mercer talks. Be efficient. September 15th.—First meeting of the Mirage staff. Seven o‘clock? Oh fudge! September 23rd.—Hear the birdie? September 24th.—Chapel periods this year seem few and far between but worth while. The orchestra prepared for to day a beautiful program. Any one call Paul Sexaucr lazy? October 2nd.—Today we enjoyed Mr. Wakefield’s interesting talk. Re- member; “You get out of things what you put into them”. “Love is older than the world and Truth is older than Creation. October 10th.—Mrs Madge Sprague talked about fire protection this after- noon. She presented to us some very startling statistics. Hear about the spelling match in Prugh’s room? Octoger 14th.—Out for the Fair. Who’s sorry? October 20th.—Back again ! L. H. S. won thirty nine dollars and fifty cents in prizes. Some representatives of the staff tell you just how good this book is going to be. October 21st.—Teachers meeting. Burr! Grade cards next. October 22nd.—“Courtesy is a coin of which we cannot have too much, which we cannot spend too freely”. Miss Curtiss defines Courtesy as “Reverence, Respect, and Civility”. Mr. Thomas Great Trial!!! Mr. Smoker found guil- ty of insulting Miss High School. Mr. Hawk—Help Jimmy Bloom! Mr. Kline-—Don’t say ‘Hickson’ say “Frau- lein Hickson” oh! er I mean—! Con- clusion—don’t crack any smiles in the hall. You’ll disturb those trying to study. “Kind words never cost much.” They never blister the tongue. They make other people good natured. They also produce their own image on a man’s soul and a beautiful thing it is”. October 23rd.—Prof. Roberts of Ohio Weslyan speaks to us. “We do not lend one cent to a boy who has one bad habit.” October 27th.—Today we welcomed Rev. Mr. Ellsworth of the Methodist church. “To prepare us for complete living is the function which education has to perform.” Mr. Radebaugh gave us this advice, “Help Folks”. October 29th.—The first hike of the “Hikers” was hiked today. We started out with smiling faces (wc had just re- ceived our grade cards) and to the tune of “Going thru the burrs” finally reach- ed the dredge. Mr. Hickson didn’t have any burrs because he is such a slick fellow. October 30th.—Captain Jack Craw- ford delighted us by speaking to us and reciting many of his entertaining poems. Captain Jack is at the head of the Boy Scout movement and is a lover of boys and is beloved by them. Drink your toasts with “God’s sparkling bev- erage”. October 31st.—L. II. S. defeats Cir- clcville. Hurrah! Junior Spread for Foot Ball teams. November 3rd.—This morning we had a very unique chapel period. To- morrow is election day and the boys talked of the issues at stake. From the looks of things some of these days we’re going to have some good conscientious voters, voting on the right side. November 5th.—The orchestra ren- dered another program today. Filcn- burg’s “Guard Mount” was especially appreciated. Wc welcomed a number of visitors this morning. Second Hikers’ hike this evening. November 10th.—Snowing some., Nothing doing in chapel this morning. November 12th.— Misses Elsie Smith Isabel Miller and Mr Elwood Butler ‘09 were with us this morning. ‘09 present- ed three beautiful pieces of statuary to the school. This class certainly is not a dead letter. November 21st.—School this evening. First wc had chapel. Many “dates” served. December 3rd.—Allen Silbaugb, For- rest Kiger and Loyd Thompson report - their trip to the Y. M. ('. A. convention at Fostoria. “And wc had another song”. December 9th.—Dr. Johnson of Case spoke this afternoon. “Don’t waste vour opportunities”. December 10th.—“Who broke the window?” (Poor freshie). Mr. Bra- shares asked four questions; “Should the boy have come to me? “Should the boy, who came to tell his part, tell the names of the rest?” “Who pays the bill?” Should the boy have said “I broke it, what do you want me to do”. Such chapels as this arc interesting and strengthening for our morals. December. 12th.—Basket Ball season opens. Wittenberg at Lancaster. December 17th.—Wc are not having many chapel periods but these arc cer- tainly busy days. The “C. B. S.” is working hard and hope to brighten many homes this Yule tide. Miss Per- fect was the instigator of this society and surely deserves much credit for having shown many of us the joy of serving others. December 23rd.— Holy Night—Ger- man class. Christmas story, Flora Mer- cer. Arc you thankful?, Mr. Thomas. Esther Ritter touched off the fireworks as follows; Piano Solo, Winifred Ob- erdorfer; Reading, Florence Belt; Vio- lin Solo, Priscilla Whiley. Debate, sub- ject—“Resolved, that the myth of San- ta Claus should be taught to children.” Affirmative, Carl Smoot and Russell Wet .el. Negative, Herbert Malone and Walter Graf. The negative side won. Orchestra. January 7th.—“Arc you a hindrance to your school?” Youth is the host time for improvement. Are you one of the twenty-two thousand or do you be- long to the faithful three hundred?” The above is the sum of Mr. Brashares’ talk this morning. I tell you it made us put our thinking caps on. January 14th. — Franklin Day. “Franklin invented stoves for which we are very thankful just now.” (Zero Weather). “Look before and you’ll find your-sclf behind.” January 19th.—Mr. Thomas had charge this morning and of course it was very interesting. His two solos were especially appreciated; also Het- ty Vickery’s solos. January 21st.—The orchestra play- ed this morning. Notice the solo by Ralph Webster? Mr. Mercer talked on the child labor question. January 23rd.—Exams next week!!! Boys’ team at Newark ; Girls’ at Worth- ington. February 11th.—This morning the “exalted” seniors started to entertain the under-classmen. Doris Wheaton, Forest Darfus and Lelah Proxmire were on. Let us hope we’ll all measure up to the standard they’ve set. February 18th.—The “Bird Man” was with us today. Ferd Bright told us about the “Monroe Doctrine” and Marie Smith about “Praxitiles”. March 4th.— Rig Rhetorical, or, as some Freshie was heard to remark “hysterical” today. Keen, Klever Klas- sy. March 9th.—Rev Ellsworth and Rev Dungan were promoting the church go- ing campaign this morning. March 11th.—More seniors. March 12th.—The latest style in hosiery and hair-dressing. March 16th.- -Same old song ser- vice this morning. March 17th. Saint Patrick’s Day was surely not neglected. March 18th.- Senior talks this morn- ing. Mr. Kershner played for us. March 23rd.—One of the talks in which right and wrong are put before us, was given by Mr. Brashares this morning. These talks have had a prom- inent place in the chapel “doing”s this winter. The senior play is over and was certainly a great success. March 30th. Music by our famous orchestra this morning. Great Stuff. April 6th.—This is one of the morn- ings when “it is good to be alive” and of course we’re all so tickled to be back after such a long (?) vacation. April 8th.—Grace Sears and Lucile Stout gave talks this morning. Oh you ragtime music. April 15th.—Some more talks by the seniors. Music by Fatty Brasseur and Herr Thomas. The Ish-gebibblc quar- tet sf.ng, hut where was the music? Several other musicians also performed. April 22nd.—Mr. Brashares asked the “wits” of the school to tell some of the bright things they have heard. We just laffed and laffed. April 28th.—(3:10 to 5)—The Mir- age stenographer, editor, assistant edi- tor, society editor and typewriter, (Royal) met in the Superintendent’s of- fice for mutual conflict. Typewriter busted and English murdered. Hurry up with that dope, you!!! April 29th.—Seng service this morn- ing. Second Rhetorical this afternoon. No hope for the staff. April 30th.— Staff almost dead. May 1st. -Staff died today at 5 P. M. •Personnel of J?igl) jfecfjool dDrefjestra Director .......................................................Paul Sexauer First Violins...................................Luo tie Stout, Juanita Elder Second Violins.................Lucile Turner, Marion Pearce, Forest Kiger First Clarinet and Assistant Director..........................Roderick Shaw Second Clarinets...........Edward Donovan, Darnel Shouting, (Business Mgr.) First Cornet....................................................Harry Wolfe Second Cornet.................................................Alcide Brasseuer Horn ...........................................................Ralph Sexauer Contra Base...................................................Fredrick Sexauer Piano..........................................................Lelah Proxmire Drums .........................................................Ralph Webster ORCHESTRA The school year 1913-14 in the Lan- caster High School has been a remark- able one in several different ways but no department of the work stood out in such prominence or reached so high a degree of proficiency as that of the High School Orchestra, under the direc- torship of Paul C. Sexauer. The or- ganization has been in existence for sev- eral years and has always done good work, but this year has seen it go for- ward with leaps and bounds until we question whether there is any orchestra in an Ohio High School of whatever size that can do more finished work or that has been of any more service to its school than our orchestra. Early in the year an innovation was introduced in the way of chapel con- certs. Four of these entertainments have been given and they have proved to be as attractive and popular as any chapel exercise of the year. On January ninth an evening concert consisting of ten splendid numbers was given to a capacity house. On this oc- casion the orchestra was assisted by four soloists; Flora Mercer, Pianist; Lucilc Stout, Violinist; Ralph Webster, Baritone; and Martin Shonting, Cor- net ist. Another attraction of the even- ing was the fact that the orchestra play- ed for the first time “The Pride of L. II. S.”, a march composed for them by their conductor Paul Sexauer and dedi- cated to the class of 1914 of which he iis a member. For the first time in the history of the school the orchestra has furnished a distinct feature of the exercises of Com- mencement Week, by giving the second in their series of evening concerts at that time. Co-operation has been manifest in the work of the orchestra with that of (the High School Chorus under Mr. Thomas’s leadership. On two occasions the two organizations combined their work making a very creditable showing. Both times the orchestration was the work of Paul Scxauer. One of the most delightful things in connection with it all has been the generosity with which these young musi- cians have given their talent for the en- joyment of other people. Not only have they assisted upon every public occasion such as lectures plays, etc, at the High School, but several different times they have gone out into the city to assist various organizations including a num- ber of the churches and the Young Wo- men’s Christian Association. In addition to all of this they have conducted their affairs on a strictly business basis due in a large part to the untiring efforts of Daniel Shouting their business manager. Their plan to leave in the High School Auditorium the busts of Mozart and Beethoven as a memento of their year’s work. While this gift will be very acceptable and add in no small way to the beauty of the room, the best memorial that they can make, they have already made by their faithful, cheerful and efficient work. The High School Chorus This organization is a permanent sucess in the Lancaster High School. Since Mr. Thomas entered upon the work of directing our music, no year has found us with out a good strong and well trained choral class. This year the work has been of more than us- ual interest, because of the large num- ber of capable and hard-working mem- bers. Other years may have found more members of the star variety, but never have so many of the really effi- cient type been assembled here. The work this year has, as usual, been an at- tempt at mastering the really good things in music, but. the management has not hesitated to introduce many of those tuneful works which make a direct appeal to the average High School boy or girl. The High School is at its best when it can attract the attention of the city as an institution capable of good service in a practical way. No other depart- ment of the school has been so useful in this way as the department of music. The churches have sought and secured services of a high type, and our boys and girls have always been not only willing but anxious to serve. The girls’ chorus has done work of which the school is very proud and a male quartet has achieved results which are very creditable, taking into ac- count the extreme difficulty attending (the production of male quartet music. The Mirage takes pleasure in direc- ting the attention of its readers to the excellent work of the High School chor- us and to the special features named above. We wish also to remind the mak- ers of pretty music of the fact that ap- preciation is general in this school, (though little may be said from time to time. Lack of space prevents the mention of the names of our vocalists or even those who have served in some special way. All are working; all are loyal. The management is high-grade and the public appreciative. Therefore the re- sult and the bright prospect. Drift ii Toward the close of the school year in 191.$ the members of the classes of ’13 and ‘14 gave a reception for their parents. The purpose of these recep- tions was to arouse the interest of tlie parents and bring them in closer con- tact with the teachers and the school work. Excellent programs were enjoyed at both events. A few talks and hints from some of the teachers and parents were heard and after the exercises the parents and members of the classes ad- journed to the halls, where refreshments were served. It is to be hoped that these events did much to bring the home and the school closer together and to secure co-operation between the parents and teachers. JUNIOR SENIOR BANQUET 1913 The Junior-Senior is always an event of great importance in the social activ- ities of Commencement week. The Jun- ior-Senior of 1913 was held on the night of June sixth. About seven-thirty that evening the Seniors, Juniors, Faculty, some of the School board, and a few under classmen assembled in the reception room at Bin- inger’s Hall. At eight o’clock the doors of the banquet hall were opened and the guests were seated at the tables, which were prettily decorated with flower and fern leaves. The hall was decora- ted with the class colors, black and gold. A mass of black and gold streamers hung from the ceiling above the center of the middle table, and beneath these was placed a large basket of daisies. A splendid three course banquet was served and it was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. After the banquet the Jun- ior class president, Russell Wetzel, arose and called for toasts. Miss Davidson “roasted and toasted” the “cases” of old L. H. S. Mr. Brashares gave a most touching toast entitled, “My Wife”. This toast certainly was enjoyed by everyone. Cori I). LaRoss, the Senior Class president, told some very good jokes, after which Priscilla Whilcy, in behalf of the Senior Class, gave a splendid toast in the form of a poem. Flora Mercer responded for the Juniors using as the framework for her toast the names of popular songs. Miss Perfect gave a very good toast, following which Mr. W. II. Radebaugh. President of the School Board, in his goodhearted way, told us what to do and what not to do. After the banquet and toasts, all en- tered the general “gab-fest”, which lasted until ten-thirty, after which guests and hosts and hostesses wended their way homeward. SENIOR CARNIVAL The carnival was given by the Sen- iors in the High School Gym. on Nov- ember 14th. It was a big attraction and hundreds of people came. Weeks before, on the street corners and in store windows, appeared posters of all de- scriptions. The carnival was put be- fore the public in such a way by the art and publicity committees that when the evening arrived it looked as if all Lan- caster were coming. It was just like the Fairfield County Fair. First, there was the Minstrel Show, given by the Juniors. This seem- ed to be the main drawing card of the evening. The Gym. was so crowded that it seemed as if it would be necessary to get the “cops” to control the crowd. Luckily there was no pocket picking. But to tell the truth the “cops” were on hand, for Herr Thomas and his squad of Dutch policemen were on the floor and it was great fun to watch them make arrests and conduct the trials of different offenders. Among the other attractions there were the “In juns”, the “Human Stom- ach”, “Seven Wonders of the World”, “Hungarian Orchestra” “Four Genera- tions”, “Cycle Plane”, and last but not least, the “Katzcn-Jammer Kids”. The “Baby Show” also attracted much at- tention. Here the Seniors and Facul- ty displayed their baby pictures. Mr. Hickson’s picture was probably the most admired. The Brass Band played some music but mostly discords. The carnival was a great success and no doubt this will be made a yearly affair. The Juniors certainly know how to entertain, and have the school spirit alright. About seven o’clock, on the evening of October 31st we all gather- ed in the Gym. in readiness for the spread. The balcony was decorated beauti- fully, and down stairs, all around the room, were placed cozy corners. Every one was in a hilarious mood, as we had beaten Circleville that day by a large score. It “sure” was a send-off for the football boys. We ate to our hearts content. Fred Sexauer, the Junior Class president, in his droll way made a “peach” of a toast master. In the toasts that night many interesting things were heard and we all got some pointers. Although Circleville had lost the game they too enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent. After the banquet the building being turned over to us, the halls, rooms, and Gym. were filled with merry crowds. Before midnight we adjourned and all voted that the juniors knew how to entertain and to get up the “good thing to eat”. SENIOR PLAY SPREAD On April 14th, the members of the cast of “The Sophomore” assembled in the lab. for the purpose of stuffing their toil worn skeletons with various edibles prepared for the occasion by Hunt and the girls who were in the play. The “big eats” were scheduled to start at 7:30 prompt, but owing to various business (?) engagements some of the fellows didn’t arrive until 8:30 “Believe me”, though, when that bunch once got together and started to eat there was no loafing, even by “Red” Wilson, who eats less than anyone in High School. Miss Hunt had prepar- ed the salad, and if she ever marries a certain school teacher I advise him to call for salad at every meal. The feed was supposed to be chaper- oned by Miss Hunt and Mr. Hawk, but for some reason or other Mr. Hawk failed to appear, so his place was dec- orated with a piece of crepe (paper) in Following are the names of the class of 1904, L. H. S.: Edna Melick Axlinc, Emily Gifford. Caroline Dresbach Green, Hazel Hart, Edith Hyde, Amelia Sabina Klein, Mayme Schopp, Ethel May Ward, Clark Duncan Beck, Fred Cherington, Harry Creed, Carl Peters Claypool, Hoi DcLancy, Ray Disinger, George Hood, Harry Howard, Earl Orville Kiley, James Hengst McCleery, Carl Jacob Powers, George Switzer. Of the girls, Edna Axline (Mrs. James M. Lantz), Caroline Green (M rs. (’has. Radcliffe) and Amelia Klein (Mrs. Henry K. Beck) have “gone and married,” and settled in Lancaster, where they arc well enough known to make further comment un- necessary. Hazel Hart, who moved to Zanesville several years ago, Mayme Schopp and Emily Gifford are living in simple but intellectuaul enjoyment of the culture accquired while attending L. H. S. Edith Hyde is more or less widely known by her drawings for the numerous text-books on botanical and geological subjects used in some of our universities, in connection with the au- thor, her brother, Prof. Earl Hyde, of Queen’s College, Kingston, Ontario. M iss Hyde is at present attending the State University of Illinois. Ethel Ward is a contralto of some repute lo- cally and shows every indication of be- honor of the occasion. Some one was heard to remark that maybe it was best that he din’t come, because if he had we might not have had enough to cat. But as it was every one ate until he could eat no more, and after the inner man was satisfied we all went to the chapel and burst into grand, harmon- ious song. After waking all the neigh- bors we started home by twos and threes ( ??) to get our next days les- sons. (Somebody falsified). coming more fidely known in the near future. At present Miss Ward is study- ing music at Miami University, Oxford Among the boys, only three have re- mained in their native cit}'. ltoi De- Lancv, who was the recent candidate for mayor of Lancaster on the Progres- sive ticket, is connected with the De- Lancy lumber firm and is a graduate of the George Washington Law school, Washington, 1). C. Mr. DcLancy also attended Williams College, and Ohio Wesleyan University. Earl O. Kiley, farmer, is living the simple life in the country near Lancaster. Carl P. Clay- pool, the valedictorian of 1904’s class, after graduating from O. S. U. with an honorary degree, entered the govern- ment service in the Philippine Islands, where he has been since 1908. Harry Creed is a practicing physician in Springfield, Ohio. Hay Disinger holds a responsible position with a gas com- pany at Danville, Ind. Fred Chering- ton is located in California. George Hood is instructor at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, ('lark 1). Beck is a successful automobile salesman of Columbus, Ohio. George Switzer is al- so in the automobile business in Muncie, Ind. Harry Howard is in charge of the city sales agency of the B. F. Goodrich Tire Co., Chicago, 111., and Carl Powers is traffic manager of the Cleveland Var- nish Co., Cleveland. THE SOPHOMORE The senior class presented “The Sophomore” on the evening of March twentieth. The actors were not only well suited for their parts but all did their best to make it the great success that it was. The play was made more interesting by being localized. The large crowd that attended was entertained between acts by our faith- ful orchestra. The following showed unusual ability in mastering their parts. CAST Ronbbt Stewart, the Sophomore, star full-hack on football team, Russell Wetzel “Bud” Kennedy, Captain football team, Lakeville University...Herbert Malone “Buster” Brown, Manager football team, Lakeville University, E. A. Silbaugh Prof. Alden, M. A. B. B. Professor of Physics at Lakeville University... ............................................................. Walter W. Graf Livingstone, head coach of the Lakeville football team..........Howard Wilson “Kink” Bannister, Sophomore at Lakeville University, J. Marion Shallenbarger “Dutch” Simms, Sophomore at LakewUle University.................Walter Plinkc “Owl” Griggs, Sophomore at Lakeville University “greasy grind” Forest Kiger Hope Ai.den, daughter of Professor Alden Hazel Wadsworth “Aunt” Mary Scott, relative of Aldens..........................Juanita Elder “Cousin” Matilda Dwiggixs, relative of Aldens.................Francilc Muck Violet, servant at Aldens' house..................................Ruth Skinner Musicby High School Orchestra. W alter W. Graf, Business Manager. Howard Wilson, Stage Manager and Electrician. OFT OF TOWN Our post-graduate friends in “Out of Town” proved that 1913 still shines as a bright and particular star in the •field of dramatics. On April 24th this little domestic drama was presented with credit to the class of the school. Each player de- serves praise for his or her clever acting but particular mention must be made of Helen Wolfe as Mrs. Thorndike, Helen Sharp, as Miss Thorndike, and Walter Conklc as Bobby Thorndike. Between the acts the “Ish-gc-bibble” quartet, composed of Messrs, Smoot, Garrison, Malone and Garmon enter- tained the audience, and the orchestra was present with its ever enjoyable mu- sic. The members of the cast are as follows: CAST Mr. John Spencer Ellington, a duke; disguised as a valet in Act III ...................Carl L. Smoot Mr. Robert Mayhkw Thorndike, alias ''Hobby a bacheolor by choice ....................Walter Conkle Jambs, a butler at Thorndikes ...............................Merl Solt. Mils. Jane Harringtjx Thorndikk, a ividoxo mother of Bobby; disguised as Housekeeper.................... Elizabeth Thorndikk, her daughter ......................Helen J. Sharpe Mrs, J. Ludington Monrok, former classmate of Mrs Thorndike,........ ............................................Marjorie Pierce Esther Monroe, her daughter...........................Margaret Gardner Marie, maid at Thorndikes'..................................May Pairan LATIN PLAYS The Latin department, under the di- rection of Miss Curtis presented “A Roman Wedding” by Susan Paxson and “A Convention of the Muses” by Bates on March 31st. “The Convention of Muses” was given in English, while “A Roman Wedding” was in Latin. This cause a complete synopsis was given on the program. Miss Curtiss showed great skill in training the actors and they were well chosen for their parts. This play was not only interesting to the audience but was interesting and very instructive to the actors. It was more difficult and complica- ted than any play that has been given at the High School. Another note- worthy feature was the hymn sung by the Muses, which was composed by Flora Mercer, the High School’s most accomplished musician. Thirty-five dollars were cleared with which the pupils expect to purchase a much needed Latin library. Our Coacii and Tkacher this great progress is wholly clue to the It is needless to say that all Athlet- unceasing toil and interest displayed ics in Lancaster High school have made by our efficient, and beloved coach, and a wonderful advance in the last two teacher, Mr. Karl K. Prugh. years. It is realized by every one that Mr. Prugh attended college at Ohio Wesleyan University. At this school he obtained his wide Foot Ball exper- ience under the coaching of one of the best foot-ball coaches in the country, namely, “Hurry Up” Yost. He was one of the men, who at the end of the season were entitled to a “W”, under the rides and regulations of that school. After graduating he was employed at Witten- burg College as head foot-ball coach and put that school on the map in ath- letics for two seasons. lie then entered the business world at London, Ohio, where he remained for several years. After the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. II. A. Scar- borough, Mr. Prugh was recommended to our Board of Education, and was hired as a Mathematics teacher and Athletic director of this school. Foot-ball season was over when Mr. Prugh came here, which made it a little discouraging to him, as he had never made a special study of Basket-Ball and would have to start right in with that sport. Never the less, he turned out a good fast quintet. He had equal success with the baseball team last spring. As foot-ball is his specialty, he produced a team last fall whose equal was never seen representing L. II. S. This winter he was much better adapt- ed for coaching Basket Ball as he gain- ed a great deal of knowledge in that branch of athletics the preceding sea- son. It is hoped and thought that the 'base ball team this spring will be as good and even surpass that of last spring. Mr. Prugh was instrumental in influencing the Board of Education to purchase about fifty-six steel lock- ers to be used by the boys taking part in diferent branches of athletics. Mr. Prugh has made every effort to teach the boys to play well and at the same time be fair and square and dis- play true sportsmanship. In fact, he has at all times tried to hold this motto before them. “Be loyal and fight, hard, but at the same time keep sweet”. JAMES E. BLOOM The Safety Valve of the High School “Jimmie” Holds ’Em Down 6 $3lajt ers' 1— “Ferd” Bright—This was Ford’s second year in foot ball. He played left tackle both seasons. He was our “ball hawk”. Although not playing an end he made a specialty of recovering the ball when the opponents fumbled He was always on the job. He and Groff made up one of the best pair of tackles in the state. Ferd is a senior and will leave a big hole to be filled next year. 2— John Silbaugh—Although not play- ing regularly on the team this year, “Silly” showed up good when he got in the game. He is a good prospect for next year and much will be expected of him. 3— “Pat” Malone—This is “Herb’s” second year in the game, and his second at quarter. His aduating will leave a big hole to be billed. With “Pat” at quarter the backs had very little trouble getting the ball at he always had it at the right spot at the right time. He made few fumbles and was an excellent open field runner. 4— “Toots” Groff—It was a difficult task to keep “Toots” plugging hard enuf to stay eligible, but it certainly was worth the energy expended. He sure was there on that right tackle. He eas- ily outplayed any men who opposed him. He had a habit which all coaches like to see in their men; namely, that of tearing through the line breaking up plays and nailing the runner. There was some “class’ to “Toots”. 5— “Hack” Abbott—Conceded to be the highest type of football player by all that have seen him work; big, strong, and fast. Abbott stands cut as the best full-back in Ohio high school circles. He was strong in every department of the game, a perfect thrower of forward passes, a terrific line smasher, and a powerful defensive man. So great is his fame that college coaches over the country have made every inducement to him to attend their schools the com- ing year. This is I lackey’s third year on the team and as he graduates in June his place will be filled with great diffi- culty next fall. The school is looking for great things from this big lad when he reaches college. (Coach Prugh) 6— “Jack” Kmdc—played left half and was one of the best Lancaster High ever had on her football squad. He was every bit as good as any High School half-back in the state. This was ‘Jack’s’ second year in I.. II. S. and also his sec- onded year on the team. He came to L. II. S. from Sugar Grove High. He will graduate this year and the loss of him will be keenly felt not only in all bran- ches of athletics but in his classes as well. 7— “Irish” Kelley—He had all but the glass eye. Last winter a year ago Kelly came to Lancaster from Grove City Pa. He was a great find, and fil- led the important position of right half- hack. Kelly has made many friends here and we are all glad that he has another year in school. His hobby was to argue with the coach and in fact, any one who would argue with him. 8— “Fat” Floyd—This was “Fat’s” sec- ond year on the team and he still has another year yet to play. We can ex- pect a great deal from him next year. He certainly filled his position at right guard last fall in the very best of form, wading right through the opposing line with that two hundred pounds of his, making a hole for the backs that was big enough to drive a wagon through. 9— “Whitey” Myers—This is “Whi- tey’s” second year on the team. He played right ends both seasons. He still has another year to play and he certain- ly will be a good recruit for next fall. Whitey was always on the job and when he got loose in an open field there was no overtaking him, for he sure was some sprinter. He pulled down lots of forward passes and got away for good gains. 10— Harry Weaver—“Pretty Pictures” Harr y came to Lacaster late last sum- mer from West Virginia and left before the last game of the season had been played. We were glad to have him with us, as he and Myers made a keen pair of ends. He is very small but al- ways on the job at left end. 11— “Dutch” Wetzel—This is ‘Dutches’ third year on the team and his second year at center. He was a “bearcat” on the defense and as a snapper-back he was fine, always getting the ball just where the quarter wanted it, very sel- dom causing a fumble. When he had the chance he sure could pull down long forward passes, being so lanky that no one could reach above him. Next year there will be a hole in the middle of the line which will be hard to fill. 12— ‘Mack’ McCleery—Although Mack did not play as a regular last fall lie played enough to show that he has the stuff in him to make a good football man, and we all expect him to be one of the big men next year and show some class. 13— ‘Stan’ Garrison—was a “bear cat” on left guard and was always in the thick of the scrimmage. Although of- ten playing men much larger than him- self they were never too much for him. Stan has played two years on the team and still has two years to play. He will certainy be a help to the team next fall. football Schedule for Fall of 1913 L. IT. S., 32.......Groveport High 0 At Home 1.. H. S., 7......North High Col. 13 At Columbus L. H. S., 68..........Nelsonville, 0 At Home L. II. S., 79.....Circleville High 0 At Home L. H. S., 12........Otterbein 2nds 0 At Home 1.. H. S., 13.......West High Col. 0 At Home L. II. S. 211............Opponents 13 Last fall Lancaster High had a foot- ball team representing it that was well worth being proud of. It was made up of a good clean bunch of fellows, always playing square with everyone. It made a remarkable record by scoring 211 points while allowing its opponents to score but 13 points. There were three games of special interest. In the North IT. game of which there was a great deal of talk before-hand, it was the general opinion that L. II. S. would be defeat- ed badly. But instead, North made it’s 13 points on “fluke” plays and horse- shoe luck. Before the game North’s coach was so confident of winning by a large score that he wanted to bet coach Prugh any amount of money that they would defeat us by more than 30 points. But before the first quarter was over he had to admit that our team was all of an equal to North’s. When the game was over told coach Prugh the score should have been turned around, and it would then properly re- present the strength of the two teams. The Circleville game was one that created much interest among both the under-graduates and the old grads. Circleville had defeated I.. II. S. for the last four years, and were so ‘chesty’ about it that sometimes they showed but little sportsmanship. They cer- tainly were easy picking for L. H. S., this year as we walloped them to the tune of 79 to 0. The Otterbein bame was also of much interest as it was quite a treat to the fellows to get to play against college men. Their team was composed mostly of second string men, with sev- eral of their first string men. Al- though we did defeat them we were handicapcd by their superior weight and the muddy field, which made it utterly impossible to play open foot-ball and we were forced to buck their heavy line. As the Mirage went to press too early last spring to get the 1913 base- ball picture in, it has been put in this edition. A very good record was made, the team winning every game. Schedule L. II. S. 5, Canal Wincheester 4 At Winchester I.. H. S. 4 L.H.S. 4 L. IT. S. 9 L. H. S. 5 L. H. S. 4 Pickerington High 3 At Home Fountain Square 1 At Home Sugar Grove 2 At Home Canal Winchester High 4 At Home Groveport High 1 At Home L. H. S. 31 Opponents 15 1914 Baseball Having lost but three men from last year’s team, there is a good squad to pick the team from this year, and a good team will represent L. H. S. Coach Prugh has a number of good games scheduled and we hope to finish the season with as clean a record as the New Lexixgtox Game team of 1913. By the way we have started out it seems as if we will. There were three games played before the Mirage went to press. They were with Oirclevillc, New Lexington and Canal Winchester High Schools. L. II. S. won all three games. Circleville Game Lancaster AB. K. II PO. A. E. Garrison Rf. 2 0 0 1 0 0 Kershner SS. 4 0 1 0 0 1 Abbott IB. 4 0 0 10 0 0 Bright ('. 4 0 0 11 1 0 McClcnaghan 3B. 4 0 0 0 4 1 Pfeifer LF. 3 1 0 0 0 0 Emde 2B. 2 0 0 2 1 1 McClcery CF. 3 1 1 0 0 0 Malone P. 3 1 2 3 6 0 Totals 29 3 4 27 12 3 Circleville AB. R. 11 PO. A. E. Baker 2B, 4 0 1 1 6 2 Watts C. 4 0 1 13 1 1 Weaver SS. 4 1 1 1 0 0 L. Friedman P. 3 0 0 1 4 0 Lilly CF. 3 0 0 0 0 0 Cupp IB. 4 0 2 6 0 0 Warfield 3B. 4 0 0 1 2 V 2 Bcvier LF. 3 0 0 1 0 1 Pontius RF. 2 0 0 0 0 0 M. Friedman 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 1 5 24 r i 5 Batted for Bcvier in ninth. Two-base hits; McClcery, Weaver. Sacrifice hits; Garrison 2, L. Fried- man. Stolen bases; Malone 3, Abbott, McClcnaghan, Pfeifer, Emde, Baker, Cupp. Struck out by Malone, 9; by Freidman, 13. Bases on balls, off Ma- lone 2; off Friedman, 2. Balk Ma- lone. Time 1 hr. 35 min. Umpire, Daugherty. 12 3 4 5 3 7 8 9 R.H.E. L. H. S. 00000021 x 3 4 3 Circlc’llc. 0 00000001 15 5 123456789 R.H.E. L. II. S. 0 7 6 3 0 0 8 1 x 25 14 4 New Lex. 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 Lancaster AB. R. II. PO . A. E. Pfeifer LF. 3 4 1 0 0 0 Garrison RF. 3 2 1 3 0 0 Kershner SS. 5 4 2 0 0 3 Malone 2B. 6 2 3 2 1 0 McClcery CF. 1 2 0 1 0 0 Bright C. 4 2 1 17 1 1 Abbot P. 4 3 2 0 1 0 Wolfe IB. 3 3 1 4 0 0 McClcnaghan 3B. 4 3 3 0 0 0 •Emde RF. 1 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 34 25 14 27 3 4 New Lex. AB. R. H. PO. A. E. Jenkins LF. 4 0 1 1 1 1 McTague 3B. 4 0 0 2 1 0 Cullen SS. 4 0 0 1 1 0 Sears 2B. 4 0 0 1 1 0 French C. 3 0 0 12 2 2 Johnston 1 B. 3 1 0 5 1 1 Dunn RF. 3 0 0 0 0 0 Davev CF. 3 0 0 1 0 0 Henderson P. 3 0 0 1 6 0 Totals 31 1 1 24 12 5 •Elude went to right field in 8th. Stolen bases, McClcery 2; Bright 2; Garrison, Pfeifer 2; Kcrshncr, Malone 4; McClcnaghan 2: Wolfe, French 2; Jenkins, Sears 2; Bases on balls, off Henderson 15. Struck out, by Ab- bot 20; by Henderson 11. Umpire Daugherty. Canal Winchester Game I.. H. S. 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 C. Winchester 5 0 0 0 4 3 0 0 12 Winchester AB. R II. PO . A. E. Pearson 1B. 4 0 0 5 0 0 C. Stevenson P. 3 0 1 1 3 0 C. Alspaugh 3B. 4 1 0 1 0 1 Kershner P. 5 o v 3 0 4 0 Wright 2B. 4 0 1 0 1 0 Bovcr C. 0 •V 1 0 11 1 1 Boyd CF. 3 0 0 0 0 0 Stevenson L. F. 4 0 0 0 0 0 Cherry R. F. 3 0 0 0 0 0 A. Alspagh SS. 3 0 0 1 1 2 Totals 30 2 2 19 6 5 Lancaster A.B. R. H. P.O, . A. K. Pfeifer I,. F. 3 1 0 1 0 0 Garrison B. F. 4 1 0 0 0 0 Malone S. S. 4 1 0 0 0 1 McClccry 2B. 2 o V 3 0 1 0 Abbott IB. ('. 3 3 1 9 0 v 1 Bright C. 4 1 2 10 3 0 McClenaghan 3B. 4 1 1 0 2 Emde C. F. 4 0 0 0 0 0 Wolfe IB 0 0 0 3 0 0 Totals 33 12 7 24 13 6 •Injury forced Bright out of the game at the end of the seventh inning, Abbott replaced him at catcli and Wolfe took Abbott’s place at first base. Stolen base, Pfeifer 3; ICershner, McClecry 2; Abbot 2; McClenaghan 1 ; Emde 1 ; Two base hits, Malone Bright Three base hits, Malone 2. Struck out by Malone 11; by Stevenson 9. Hit by pitched ball, Pfeifer 2 ; Kershner. Um- pire Daugherty. Schedule of Basketball Games L. II. S... ...47 Wittenberg Col At Home 15 I,. H. S... ...37 South High, Col At Home 11 L. II. S... 17 East High, Col At Home 15 L. H. S. ...24 Nclsonville High At Nclsonville 22 L. II. S... ...19 Marietta High At Marietta 33 I,. II. S. .15 Delaware High At Delaware 41 L. II. S. ...21 Newark High At Newark 22 L. H. S... ...32 N. Lexington High At Home .15 L. H. S.... 26 Nclsonville High At Home 11 L. H. s... ...37 Delaware High At Home 11 L. H. s..„ ...19 N. Lexington High. .. At New Lexington .16 L. II. s. ...60 Newark High At Home 14 I.. H. S. 15 Marietta High At Home I.. H. s... 19 Cambridge High At Cambridge 25 L. H. s... 23 Zanesville High At Tournament 15 I.. H. s... .. .14 Aquinas High, Col At Tournament 28 I.. H. s... .26 Newark High At Tournament .13 L. H. s... .36 L. II. S. Alumni .13 At Home L. H. S. 487 Opponents.........357 Our team made a very good showing in Basketball this winter, winning 12 out of 18 games, all being played against the best teams in the state, tak- ing the season as a whole we were real- ly victors, as we scored 487 points against our opponents 357 points, mak- iour margin of 130 points. This year we had the best arranged schedule and played against the best teams that L. H. S. has ever played. Although we did not win the tournament or do anything special, there was still the fact to be a little proud of. Marietta, the winners of the State Championship, were defeat- ed by New Lexington High on New Lexington’s floor, and L. II. S. went to New Lexington and defeated them on their own floor in the finest exhibition of basketball ever witnessed there. New Lexington has been defeated on their own floor but twice since they have been playing the game, and Lancaster High has the honor of doing it both times. The first time being during the season of 1909-10, and the second this last season. The propccts for next year arc very encouraging, although the entire team graduates this June. This winter L. II. S. had a second team to which the first team owes much of it’s success, as they were very faithful, and were at every practice and gave us stiff oppo- sition, which is the making of any team. These fellows are fast, and having re- markable basketball ability L. H. S. will not be wanting a good basketball team next year. Top How- ('each Prugh, Garrison Pfeiffer, Malone, McCleery, Abbott, Kersh- ner. Lower Row—Wolfe, Bright, McClenaglmn, Emde. Top Row—Coach Prugh, Emde, Garrison Malone, LaKoss, Thompson. Lower Row—Reid, Kershner, Groff, Bright. 1, Prugh; 2, Walker; 3, Myers; 4, Enide; 5, Malone; ( , Abbott; 7, Floyd 8. Wetzel. Top llow—Martha Radcbaugh, Margaret Burnett. Middle Row—Helen Wen .oil, Helen Ultican, Ruth Skinner. Lower Row Lillian Cunningham, Joseph ine Thomas. Girl Basket Ball Team L . H. S .13 Worthington 13 L . H. S .13 Cambridge ...14 L . H. S (i Worthington 12 I. . H. S .19 Grove City .... 6 E . H. S . 8 South High, Col .... 7 L . H. S .14 Grove City .... 6 L . H. S . 7 South High Col 9 L . H. S .15 Sugar Grove High.. .... 5 L . H. S .95 Opponents ...72 “Mugs’ ’ Bu mett, (Junior). She was ri ght forw ard on the first team and was always on the job (at shooting baskets). This was her first year on the team, and it has been a very successful one. We are expecting great things from her next year. “Joe” Thomas (Junior). Joe made her debut on the first team this year as left forward. “Joe” voluntered to shoot the basket while “Muggs” tied her shoe, or maybe Worthington tied the score. There are great possibilities for “Joe” starring in the future. “Babe” Cunningham. This was “Babes” second year on the team, both of which she displayed remarkable abil- ity as a guard. Her opponents very seldom scored a basket. As she is a senior and graduates this June there will be left vacant a position on the team that will be very difficult to fill suc- cessfully. “Enie” Ultican, (Junior), Captain. She is one of the best guards L. II. S. has ever produced. Having a very ex- cellent record and we hope that she will be as good and even better next year. “Billy’ Wenzel, (Senior), Sub-guard. She is one of those little but mighty.s. She had an eye for the ball when in the game except when her opponent got it and then she had two eyes for it. She was always there with the goods. “Jake” Skinner. Held the office of manager and played at running center, which positions will be hard to fill next year, as she is in this Junes graduating class. She always had a margin on her opponent. She certainly moved around some, and her motto was, “Not bodily strength, but head-work”. Martha ltadebaugh, L. II. S.’s tall, lanky center, has not yet met an oppo- nent who has anything on her as a basketball player. She has another year in school and will likely hold down the same position next season. “Radie” was not only good at playing the center position but when both of the forwards would be guarded she would throw the ball through the basket from the middle of the floor. alti’ ffiilan ti’ dlult Officers Captain.............Walter Graf Secretary........Tom Wiseman On the twenth-seventh of October 1914 the Science Department Hiking Club of L. H. S. was organized through the efforts of Hazel Wadsworth and Mr Hawk. The purpose of the club was to take hikes through the surrounding country when the weather was favorable and to hold various festivities in the Lab. The membership was limited to those working in the Lab. The first trip was a short one to the dredge. Everyone was covered with burrs but Mr. Hickson, who looked as if he had just been to a beauty doctor. The second hike was to the Wilson cemetery, three or four miles east, of town. The whole club climbed over the wall and took a good view of the old tombstones. It was a footsore but hap- py crowd that reached town at 6:30. A few’ weeks later a hike was taken out the old trail road. The club pulled off a very ingenious “fake” at the Senior Carnival. Every- one wanted to see the six generations. On the evening of December 15th a taffy pull was held in the Lab. followed by a picture show at the Hippodrome, as guests of Mr. Wachter. This was a grand success that another taffy pull w'as held on the twenty-second for the C. II. S. Chocolate and cookies were enjoyed at the close of the evening. Vir- ginia Blackman almost severed an ar- tery; at least that is what Mr. Hawk thought. On January 12, the ice being frozen the club had a skating party on Rising Park pond. At nine o’clock, however, Hankinson chased us off, so we cut a few more stars on the Fairground pond. When “Quo Vadis” came to town we couldn’t aford to miss it, so wre attend- ed in a bunch and sat in the peanut gal- lery. On the third of February a popcorn and fudge party was held. At 9:15 the whole crowd went to see Mary Pickford in “The Bishop’s Carriage” at the Hip- podrome. The initial event of the season was a sled or rather a hay ladder party to Florence Hughes’. We started on sleds but got stuck and had to be hauled on a hay wagon the rest of the wray. At Hughes’ we were set up to a royal feed which we got away with in a hurry. And we didn’t get home until morning. In fact some Hikers started to school as soon as they reached home. When the library contest presented itself this enterprising club took the initiative for the High School. The whole school entered with a vim. Three hikes have been taken so far this spring, all of which were delightful trips. The first to the Camp- grounds and the second to the Children’s Home were, of course, enjoyable but the third which Mr. Hawk led to Salt Peter’s cave on Saturday May 2nd was the most eventful and pleasant. The weather was beautiful, and Mr. Sun was “On the Job” and tinted several of the girl’s noses a bright red. Minerva We are glad to reproduce on this page the statue of Minerva which stands in the main hall of the High School building. It is the Commencement gift of the ('lass of 1913. The statue was unveiled with cere- mony at the close of chapel exercises on May 14th 1913. Cori I). LaRoss, pres- ident of the class made the presentation speech at the close of which the flags draped about the statue were removed by Martha Clare Brashares and Amelia Thomas. Mr. Brashares, in behalf of the school accepted the gift in well chosen words. PRESENTED BY TncCLASS oc 1909 80 @00 COMMITTEE- —� 15ftBEL MILLER. ELWOOD BUTLER ELSIE SMITH O0@03 ALONC. (U XbiuUjJ. to]SmZ w I SkouLo WoRR 5io FdTH w. 80U.IS D Hull a n (. SiSSN This, Children, is a piano. It is a new piano. Does it belong to the High School? No-i ,it belongs to the Girls Music Club. Oh! then the High School pupils can use it whenever they want to? No. You see, the High School has an old piano of their own. Well kin the High School sometimes use the new piano? No. The High Schol cannot use the new piano. But when the Girls Music Club had no piano, didn’t they use the High School piano. Yes, and they even strung and un- strung it several times. Is the Girls Music Club the same as the Y. W. C. A., that owns the big base- ball and use the High School Gym. whenever they want to? No Children, they are different in name, but alike in disposition. Does the Girls’ Music Club use the piano often? No, not often. Do they use the High School Auditor- ium often? Yes, quite often. Does the Y. W. C. A. use the Gym. often ? Yes, every day. Does the Y. W. C. A. let the boys use the big baseball? No, of course not. How absurd! “My! Isn’t this a funny world?” gSSonotstrung?,.q.theieth etahrdltaor HIGH GRADE PIANOS, PLAYER PIANOS, SHEET MUSIC AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE OF ALL KINDS A COMPLETE LINE OF VICTROLAS AM) VICTOR RECORDS WELT ON HAAS 128 South Broad Street Mist Curtiss (to Stanley Garrison Latin Class)—“Stanley, I wish you would apply the “ablative of separa- tion” to that gum you have.” Herr Thomas (To Frank G.)— “Translate into German this sentence, “He stands up”. Frank G.—“Er werfe auf.” (He throws up.) Pa heard him give the High School yell— For joy he could not speak; He murmured, “Mother, listen To our Willie talking Greek.” Mr. Hickson (In U. S. History) — “Russell, tell of the country the English fought for in America”. Russell W.—“It was a splendid place for single people”. C IV. WOODIN CO invite your attention to the most beautiful line of SUITS, ( OATS, DRESSES and COSTUMES for street, after-noon and evening wear ever displayed in our show rooms at our usual Extremely Lore Prices Your attention is also called to our line of washable materials in crepes, voilles and other attractive cotton fabrics suitable for parties and etc. GEO. H. WETZEL Prescription Specialist 118 E. Main St. Lancaster, Ohio. BOTH phones WENDEL JEWELER Opposite Post Office Hammond Bros HABERDASHERS MERC HA XT TAILORS Suits $15 to $45 All that is correct in wearing apparel for men and young men. A $3.00 Hat For $2.00 “Our Aim is to Please” LANCASTER. OHIO 154 West Main Street KIMBALL PIANOS 6717«; YOU A SERVICE THAT YOU FAIL TO OFT IX MOST OTHER MAKE OF PI A SOS Do You Want a Piano That You Can’t Wear Out? Do You Want a Piano Tone That Can’t Be Beat? DoYou Want a Piano with Case Designs That arc Artistic. The Kimball Pianos Embody All Your Wants You Can Pay More. Rut You'll Get Xo More or Better 'Phan a KIMBALL AT KANES CLOTHES FOR young men BEST $8.00 HAT ON EARTH. Be Well Dressed You owe it to yourself young man to wear the best looking clothes you can. Your success de- pends largely upon your appear- ance. Don’t Be Extravagant It isn’t necessary. Our clothes sell for $10.00, ’$12.50, $15.00 and $20.00. They are the pro- duct of the world’s best shops and are calculated to give the wearer that confidence that a well groom- ed man feels. MATTOX FOR HONEST VALUES 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 Streets Lancaster, Ohio AL. WITTEK1ND, Prop. WHAT THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN Mr. (’line.....................Bigger Mr. Thomas.....Salavtion Army Leader Miss Hunt.. Mrs. J. F.— IT.— Mr. Hawk Supt. of a Children’s Home M r. Hickson............Undertak( h)cr Mr. Prugh Harvard Mascot Mr. Currier Stable Boy Miss Strete.....................Pearl Ave. Miss Davidson......................An Angel Miss Curtis............Manicurist Mr. Brashares......Refrigerator Plant Miss Chubb........................Fat Mr. Layton....................... Pres, of a High School Fraternity Mr. Groves..........................A Forest “Student’s faults are many, teachers have but two, Everything they say and everything they do. Overland Buick Cadillac The Three Leading Cars of the Industry There are More of These Famous Cars Sold in Fair- field County Than All the Other Makes Combined THERE IS A REASON .It Will Pay You Well to Investigate Try Ot'R Service It is Different L. E. HUDDLE GARAGE AM) SALESROOMS 210 W. Main STreet Boyibus Kissibus Sweet.i Gi riorum Girlibus Likibus M anti Somorum Pater Puellibus Enter Pariorum Kickie Puerbus Exibus Do rum Nightibus Darkibus Nonus Iamporum Climbius Fencibus Breech ibus 'rorum. Moral: If this home had been electrically equipped these sad events would not have occured. THE OHIO LIGHT POWER COMPANY will help you solve your light problem. STUDEBAKE R STUDEBAKER AUTOMOBILES STUDEBAREH AUTOMOBILES Ske Us fok Demonstration Lenders in Baseball, Football and Basketball, Tennis and Golf Goods THE MARTENS HARDWARE CO. Branch, CANAL WINCHESTER LANCASTER, 0. Fosters Jewelery is a clean new and up-to-the-minute stock. A complete line of all kinds of diamonds, watches and jewelery carefully selected for the bene- fit of our trade, we invite you to call and inspect our goods at all times, we do an up-to-date repair business where quality counts at prices that arc right You are welcome to our store at all times. T. A. FOSTER .1EW KI.ER Lancaster, Ohio OUR (HUES A Disagreeable Girl Annie Mosity A Pleasant Girl Jennie Rossity A Smooth Girl Amelia Ration A (rood Girl to have Sal Vat ion A Math. Girl Polly Gon. A Flower Girl Rhoda Dendron A Musical Girl Sara Nade A Nervous Girl Hester leal A Great Big Girl A War-like Girl A Citv Girl Vera Cruz Helen Sharp—“What is wrong with you ?” Marj. Fierce—“I just swallowed 15c and I wondered if you could see the change in me”. 155 W. Main St. It’s the Furniture for You Parlor, Library and Living Room Suites, Rugs, Beds, and Stoves in a Variety of Styles and Patterns DINING ROOM and BED ROOM SUITES in a vast assortment of designs and made in the popular woods WE Earnestly seek the attention of the discriminating buy- er who will appreci- ate the price, and uality of good fur- niture. This is the store which with- stands the searching spotlight of severest criticism and com- parison. — The one which leaves convinc- ing favor with the Buying Public. Everything for the The Rowlands-King Co. Broadway and Fountain Sq. Home Lancaster, Ohio 128 West Main Street. LANCASTER, OHIO The Home of Quality and Satisfaction Guaranteed Remember! When in need of anything to beautify your rooms consult us we have the goods and the prices to suit all tastes and Pocket Books. The Scovell Decorating Company 120 X. Columbus Street. The following problem was presented to Don Goss in Commercial Arithmetic: “An article is purchased for $9.50 and is sold for $0.75. Does the transaction show loss or gain?” After due consid- eration Don gave the following answer: “A profit was shown in the cents, but a loss in the dollars. Miss Hunt—'“Has anyone in here read “Freckles?” Hod. Share—No, but I have some brown ones.” Helen Gillespie (in the typewriting room)—“Any dummy would know that. I know I would.” What is the difcrence between Nan- nie and Apple?. Apple you have to squeeze to cider: with Nannie he lias to get to side ‘er to squeeze her. FOR VIXOL FOR REX ALL Go To SEXAUER BROS. DRUGGISTS IF ITS ( KMFAT Ask Us The Concrete Pipe and Block Works Fifth and Mr. Pleasant Ave. Fountain Pens, Stationery, Toilet Goods, Post Cards WARD REESE DRUGGISTS Phone, Bell 216. 119 W. Main Street. “Our Highest Aim is to Please Our Customers Meet Me at the EAGLE RESTAURANT Go where you will, you will not find any Restaurant where Ladies and Children can be treated any better than at the KAGLE—an up- to-date chair room. Also a well-kept lunch counter for men and boys. 129 West Main Street. MART HETTINGER, Proprietor Hamilton Because it’s so That the Confections we sell Arc the Best. You’ll find this out Without a doubt If you once but give them An initial test. Hamilton ANNTAL FIELD DAY Summary of Events I. Verbal sonimerset ... Myrtle Slater 1 mile a minute 2. Broad Grin Jimmie Bloom 2 ft. 1 inch 3. Slow race ... Howard Wilson 1 mile 6 hrs. 4. High giggle ...Helen Wenzel High C. Forest Iviger 3 periods straight 6. Most successive sneezes ...Miss Curtis 20 7. Long talk ....Walter Graf Count lost after 4 hours, 29 minutes and 34.5 seconds. 8. Handicap eraser throw .... Ralph Webster 40 ft. 9. Broad statement ...Lelah Proximire 4 vds. ....Miss Perfect -970” C 11. Slam throw Brasharcs “Education is situ ply the encouragement of right habits- the faring of good habits until they become a part of one's nature and are exercised automatically . THE TIME September the First Nineteen Hundred Fourteen rHK PLACE at)f (Columbia (Cnmmrrrtal Itnttirrsitij Catirastrr, (Dljto THE WORK Bookkeeping, Business, Auditing, Commerce, •Business Ethics, Psychology, Shorthand, Typewriting, Office Practice, Lettering, Advanced Classes in Phonography and •Phonetics the real Science of Shorthand. NOTH STUDIES MARKED Graduates of all good Business Colleges absolutely without exception, have paying positions awaiting them—they do not have to advertise for a place, borrow, beg, steal or stand in the bread line. —Elbert Hubbard SYNONYMS QUALITY WYMAX Let Us Prove It WYMAN Dyer and Cleaner 11Fountain Square Lancaster Book Shop Books, Fine Stationery and Novelties, Pennants of all kinds, Tennis Rackets and Balls, School Supplies, Graduation Books and Booklets, Fine Post Cards and everything that makes up a first class Hook Shop. S. F. O’Grady Co. S. F. O’GRADY CO. 12(i S. Broad Street. AN EXTRACT FROM THE POPE- EAR MECHANICS LOCALIZED High 'Pension When Gerald pro- poses and Marybell hesitates. Zero Potential—“When Marj. says. “No.” Cross Arms—Two meanings—The cross beams which support wires on telephones; also the soul-reading pose when lovers stand with hands on each others shoulders. The latter definition is proper and preferred. Dynamo (dye-no-mo) Parting mes- sage of a jilted darkey lover as he swal- lows a pint of grape juice and fakes suicide. Circuit Grounded—When two lovers hiss while their feet are stuck in the mud. Carefully Wired—When her hair stays on straight. (Miss Perfect.) Insulated—When she wears a veil. (Miss Hunt). Permanent Magnet—“A steady”. (Paul Sexauer). Soft Magnet Very Spoony. (Martin Walker). vhort Circuit —The path lovers never take when returning home. Sparking—An obsolete term, no long- er used. Usually meant, “trouble ahead.” Transformer—The minister. Miss Curtiss (In the Virgil Class)— “Robert, you were talking during my lecture”. Robert Hastings—“No I wasn’t”. Miss C.—“How dare you be so dis- courteous, you WERE talking”. Robert H. “No sirce I don’t talk in my sleep”. Accuracy the Keynote It is all important that efficiency and accuracy predominate in optical work, simple or complicated. We hold your eyes and our reputation above all financial interests. The courtesies of our office are cheerfully extended to you always. THE P. C. HARRIS CO., Opticians W. E. Spurlock, Manager 155 West Main St. Lancaster, Ohio J. M. SHONTING GROCER 610 East Main Street Lancaster, Ohio The Only Store East of High St. where the Francis II. Leggett Co’s., Pure Food Products arc Sold FAMOrS SAVINGS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE “Toofs” Groff- “I’m canned again” Xannie Watson—“Oh, I feel so silly”. Helen Sharp— I don’t care”. “You make me tired”. Lucile Southgate “Girls, you know that is the way they do in the city”. ,1 r. Hickson—“I’m very fond of so- hietv.” ( ?). Mr. Hawk—“Some one say some- thing.” “Easy now”, (closely followed by famous chirp). IF. Graf—“Won’t you please put my picture in the Mirage with the faculty ?” . Wadsworth—“Heavens, girls look at my hair”. M. Pierce—“You know Don says”. M. E. Uadehaugh—“I should worry”. II. Wilson- “Well, of all things, Reg- inald”. Jimmy Bloom—“Well, hoys, this is my last month with you”. Miss Perfect—“I)r. Williams says so”. It was Friday afternoon. School had just been dismissed and Mr. Hloom was carefully adjusting the window blinds so that all were of equal height and the strings just so. Some one remonstrated by saying— “Thats all unnecessary, Mr. Bloom, its too old maidish to fix those blinds that way. What’s the use?” “Can’t help it,” answered our peer- less janitor, “ its a habit I have contrac- ted by association. You see, I have been working around old maids all my life.” Barnett (Gen Sci.)—“Mr. Ilawk how do they heat summer cars?” If the taste lingers it’s from Antill’s Shoe That Appeal To Every Woman New models and exclusive patterns arc shown at all times in our dis- play of women’s footwear. Every pair shows elegance of finish and grace in each particular line. We give you fitting qualities in our shoes which cannot be excelled, and as to service—it need only be said that our women’s shoes arc made by the most reputable makers in the country and consequently we guarantee the service. We made the photographs for the cuts in this book, e also do out- door photography of family groups, reunions residences, etc. From a “Cirkut” picture, six feet long down to any of the smaller sizes. e can reach you on short notice by auto Bell 1386. New Martens Block LANCASTER, OHIO Branches— lias'll, Ohio; Canal Winchester, Ohio Here’s Where We Shine Marten’s Lobby SHOE SHINING PARLOR, Pearl Anderson, Prop. Ladies and children’s work given special attention. Prompt ser- vice, post graduate operatives. Skilled workmanship assured. When you want a shine—Try mine BletzacJ e s Art Store EVERYTHING NEW “We Frame Pictures Correctly” Opposite Post Office FOOLISH DEFINITIONS Athlete—A dignified bunch of muscles unable to split wood or sift ashes. Bonnets—A female head trouble, which is contracted the latter part of Lent and breaks out on Easter. Dance■ A brisk physical exercise in- vented by St. Vitus. Echo—The only thing that can cheat a woman from the last word. Face—A fertile open expanse, lying midway between collar button and scalp and full of cheek, chin and chat- ter. The crop of the male face is hair, harvested daily by a lather or al- lowed to run to mutton-chops, spin- ach or full lace curtains. The female face product is powder whence the expression “Shoot off vour face”, came. Each is supplied with lamp snuffers and bread boxes. Football—A clever subterfuge for carrying on prize fights under guise of a reputable game. Hug—A round about way of expressing affection. Humor An outbreak of skin or brain frequently branded as rash. Jury—Twelve men chosen to decide who is the better lawyer. Kiss- Persecution for the infant, ccsta- cy for the youth, fidelty for the mid- dle aged and homage for the old. Laugh—A peculiar contortion of the human countenance voluntary or in- voluntary, superinduced by a conca- tenation of external circumstances seen or heard, of a ridiculous, ludicro- us, jocose, mirthful, funny, facetious or fanciful nature and accompanied by a cackle, chuckle, chortle, caclina- tion, giggle, gurgle, guffaw or roar. Lie—A very poor substitute for the Shoes Repaired While You Wait Fountain Square Shoe Repairing Company truth but the only one discovered up to date. Love A man’s insane desire to become a woman’s meal ticket. Manicurist The only woman who can beat a carpenter at soaking nails. Miracle—A woman who wont talk. Mitten—Something a tender hearted girl gives a young man when she knows she i going to make it chilly for for him. Miss Perfect (in 3rd English)— “Edgar Allen Poe’s life was spoiled by the use of too much money. No boy should be allowed to spend money too freely. Charles Vorys—“Gee, I wish they would spoil me for a week.” Marcillete S.—I’ve been absent from school three half days this week”. Fred S. (Very Softly)—“Absence makes the heart grow fonder”. Myrtle Slater (In IV English)— “Michael Angelo painted his master piece, “The Last Judgement”, on his back.” (Great applause). 1C Wetzel (Giving an example in physics)—“Now a merry-go-round or something like that”. Hawk- ‘What is something like that’ “Dutch —A cream separator”. Sophomore “I know a thousand times more than you do”. Frcshie, (Musingly)—1000 x 0 equals 0. If it. is shining, If it is Cleaning of Fancy Shoes, If it is Dying Shoes, See Us New Kirn Shoe Shining Parlors TO THE CLASS OF '14 With confidence in (rod and four fellow men continue bravely on striv- ing to make yourself useful and noble men and women, that when life's work shall have been completed some good may Imre been done by your having lived. Respects of IF. E. JOGS CO. Footwear Chas. Moyer Grocer Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables ALL THINGS IN SEASON We arc in the Business Call and See lrs— The Farmers and Citizens HANK Individ uni Liability JACOB KELLER E. H. BININGER DIRECTORS C. B. WH1LEY C. F. KIRN Do It Electrically for Everything Electrically SEE H. D. Pearce 180 . Broad St. Both Phones 240 What they arc most capable of:— Martin Walker Flunking II. Wadsworth Giggling Helen Wenzel 1 Bluffing Mr. Brashears............... ..........Giving Good Advice Mr. Hawk........Detective Work There has been some discussion about Virgil Adams hair, and at last some Sherlock Holmes has discovered the “whyfore”. The latest gossips sav that he is growing a switch for Rosa Bush. Miss Perfect (Discussing the “Lady of the Lake”)—“Fdlen married Malcolm Graeme now why wouldn’t Rhodcrick Dim?” Mart Wilkinson—“Why, because it would have given him Fitz. WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW OP'J'OM ET R)', as note defined by statutory tare in thirty-three states, is “The employment of any means, other than the use of drugs, or ■ ? measurement of the powers of the human vision and the adap- tion of lenses for the aid thereof.'' AX APTOMETRIST is a praetioner of Optometry, and is. liter- ally. an eye-measurer, but he is also skilled in Mechanical Optics, which cn bles him to supervise the construction of Right glasses rehen needed. In his examination of defective or strained eyes, he first takes note of any unhealthy condition, in order that he may recommend treatment outside of his own specialty, should the person, for any reason, seem to rsquire such attention. He then satisfies himself as to the focal stato (seeing quality), using the skiascope and other modern instruments and methods. The Optometrist next proves his findings with the usual test lenses and vision charts and finally, measures the straight of the muscles that rotates the eyeballs. Re cause of these thorough examina- tion methods, the Optometrist is the real Eye,stkaix Simhialist . and the public should demand his seance as outlined above. .- A OPTICI AX is one who grinds, fashions or cons r nets lenses out of glass or other transparent material. lie is a maker and some- times a seller of glasses. AX OCULIST is a physician who specializes in eye disease and the medical treatment of same. I PRACTICE OPTOMETRY F. P. BARR Maktkns Hi m.ding LANCASTER. OHIO. The Lancaster National Hank HAS MORE STOCK HOLDERS THAN ANY RANK IN FAIRFIELD COIN TV The Capital is SI()(),()()(). which is as large as any bank in the County. We Pay ft per cent Interest on Certificates and Saving Accounts We solicit the business of all, with the assurance that we are in position to give the very best of service: •I. L. GRAHAM, Cashikr. We are pleased to announce that sev- eral new clubs have been organized in the L. II. S., among which are “The Triplet Club” and “The Radium Club”. Officers and members are below given. TRIPLET CLCR President Mary Etta Allen Vice President Mary Ellen Radebaugh Secretary Mary Relic Thompson Treasurer Martha Relic Thomas RADIUM CLUB Fire Chief. Lloyd 'Thompson Assistant Chief Red Wilson Manager of Hose Mildred Black Mgr. Hook and Ladder Ada (liliespic Chief Fire Fighter Thersa Holland Driver Jennie Applegate Pole Greaser.............“ fed” Goss Chief Feeder Elizabeth Wheaton Assistant Feeder Josephine Wilson Elect Ralph W id rig Doorkeeper Doris Wheaton Bell Bov Harry Wolfe Assistants............ Dutch Mayer Claud Jeicell, Ray Wharton. Mr. Haul• ( Physics)—“Walter, give examples of contraction and expansion. Walter Graf—“In summer the days are long and in winter short. In the summer the heat expands them and in winter the cold contracts them.” Dorothy Me. (in Virgil)—“Fly. Fly” Miss Curtiss...............“They didn’t. have biplanes in those days, did they?” Dorothy “Flee, fiec” Shelly “All the same, insect anyhow” Miss Strcte (After hearing discussion of “dog” in German) “Will you please give me the ending Donnallv?” Red Goss—“Why tail, of course. Nothing More Keen Class of 1914 □ than our assortment of right-up-to-the-minute sporting goods. Yes classy stuff—the kind that couples pride with fun. We take pleasure in exercising considerable know-how in the selection of Our Sporting Goods as the values themselves attest Sure, its always a pleasure to show these goods. Let us help plan your sporting events. Lancaster Cigar Store “ Where everybody meets the other-fel orc” ALWAYS WELCOME Great matters of state settled with or without debate, in our read- ing rooms. Sporting news of the day right off the reel. Delightful place to while away a few moments enjoying your choice cigar. Just try to ask for something in our Smokers and ('hewers de- partment, that we have overlooked. We’ve made a study of the wants of discriminating users of the weed. Double-Jointed, Tango 'Twist Hot Peanuts ID C. MOCK- For Sporting Stock. Per Cent Interest We pay four per cent interest on savings accounts-compounded semi-annually. This is a saving bank place; that is, you can deposit any amount at any time, and withdraw your money when it is needed. The Fairfield Saving� and Loan Company PUBLIC SQUARE MARTENS BUILDING Highland Fricker R K A I) V TO - WE A R (LOTI IING MERC HANT TAILORING HABERDASHERS 133 West Main Street LANCASTER, OHIO WHY THE TEACHER’S HAIR TURNS GRAY. (Answers to examination questions) Good summer resorts and fishing fav- or the formation of deltas. A young valley is trying to cut down it’s bed while man is trying to build up character. “Garden of Allah” deals with the life of Sarah. Industries of deserts are hunting Jack Rabbits. First day of second semester—(Enter the new hunch of freshies). Clarence . .—“Miss Curtiss, is Mr. B. busy?” Miss Curtiss—“Oh yes. our winter-greens. Tending to A DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT SHOE STORE Different in that we give a customer exactly the kind of shoes he may require, excluding every other consideration. “In this day and age of the world men and women are striving to make every dollar count. Our service in furnishing you with your footwear is distinctly personal and we aim to give you one hundred cents worth of value for every dollar you leave with us.” “The House of Kesingcr has only one grade of footwear to sell the best.” “I realize that you as an intellingcnt buyer want quality as well as style in the footwear you purchase. You want the best shoe you can buy at the lowest price for an equal service. In other words, a fair price and a square price. That’s yours here always! “Let me ask you to familiarize yourself with the reasons which have brought the House of Kesingcr to be “Lancaster and Fairfield County's Foremost Shoe Store.” The House of Kesinger The foremost shoe store of Fairfield county. West Main Street LANCASTER. OHIO Hamiltons Ladies and Gentlemen Please fall in line. You’ll find OUR ICE ( REAM VERY FINE ! Quality talks— Talks quite loud. So get in line and FOLLOW THE CROWD. Hamiltons 1