Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1918 volume:

TABLE OF Cut of Carl Nourse .................. 1st Staff Picture ................... Cut of Superintendent................ Cut of Principal .................... Cut of Faculty ...................... Editorialettes....................... Senior Pictures ..................... Class History.................-...... Class Prophecy....................... Class Poem....................... — Class Song ...................... - Class Will ............—............-. Snap Shots........................... Poems................................ Junior Class......................... Sophomore Class...................... Freshmen Class.................... Dramatics....—........-........... Athletics......................... Special Departments............... Jokes....................... -... Echoes from L. H. S. ................ Second Staff Picture Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 .... Pages 8 to 24 Page 25 Pages 26 to 33 Page 34 Page 35 Pages 36, 37 Page 39 Pages 40, 41 Pages 43 to 45 Pages 46, 47 Pages 48, 49 Pages 50, 51 .... Pages 52 to 54 Pages 55 to 69 Pages 70 to 81 Pages 82 to 87 Pages 88, 89 Page 90 (Carl (C. iiourse in itlemorp of (Carl C. 126ur e Wt tfje fttufaenttf of laiuatftrr Jngfj cfjool ZDetricate tfjia JBoofe, tfje ftccorb of tfje fecfjool |?ear of 1918 J. R. CLEMENTS, Superintendent D. M. HICKSON Principal FACULTY L. H. S. EDITORIALETTES Buy Thrift Stamps and thus not only help your “Uncle Sam” but do a good turn for yourself. Dear Reader:—If you wish to save future Mirage staffs from the night mares that we have been having, please not only “do your bit” but do your best and contribute something for your school paper. The staff wishes to thank all of those who have helped to make this paper what it is. We wish to especially thank Miss Reasoner, our facul- ty advisor, whose suggestions have been invaluable. Perhaps the Mirage this year has been better than others, perhaps worse, but in reading it please remember we have done our best. The Junior chemistry students now feel that they positively know all about chemistry, (having completed their first year.) If you wish to know anything concerning Chemistry, just ask them. They know. We watched the boys departing from school to work on the farms with tears in our eyes and fairly bursting with envy. Ah, me, if we girls were given such a golden opportunity old L. H. S. would positively be a boys school for the rest of the year. Never! Never!! Never!!! will the basket-ball girls make another trip to Sugar Grove. Next year we hope to have all day sessions and thus all be together more. We upper classmen miss our association with the freshmen dreadfully. Poor Dears We seldom see them under our present sys- tem. But then twill not always be thus. YOU “slackers” who haven’t “done your bit” this year in boosting your school paper can partially redeem yourselves by helping next year’s Mirage. Some of our brilliant students evidently thought that by acquiring a fine case of measles they would escape exams. Too bad it didn’t work. The next time you might try small pox. We take this opportunity of advising the sophomore to include Chemistry in their schedules next year. (As they will be Juniors the faculty kindly condescending.) It is such an EASY subject. You NEVER have to hand note books in, you never burn or otherwise maim yourself and in fact next to Caesar we consider it the easiest study in the High School Course. 7 WILLIAM WISEMAN MARY ELIZABETH THOMAS German Course. Vice-President Class 18. Athletic Editor Mirage, ’18. Class Basket-Ball, ’18. Varsity Football. 17 Varsity Basket-Ball, ’18. Literary Society, '15, ’16, ’17, ’18 “Merchant of Venice”, ’17. L” Association. Vice-President ’17. President ’18. Literary Society Merchant of Venice” ’17. Student Council ’17, ’18. DONALD McNEAL CLUMP Class Treasurer '18. Play—“Professor Pepp”. Driver of the Senior Automobile Ambulance FLORENCE RUTH MARKWOOD Class Secretary '18. Mirage Representative '17. Chorus I, II. Literary Society. Carnival '17. 1st Prise of Junior Thrift Essays. 8 J. EDWARD WHITE AUTHERENE CLICK German-Latin Course. L. H. S. Orchestra Two Years. Merchant of Venice, Up-to-date” ’17. What Became of Parker” ’18. Musical Six . Business Manager Class T8. Patriotic Minstrel '18. Shakespearean Centennial. German-Spanish Course. What Became of Parker”, ’18. Picnic Committee, ’15. Carnival Committee, ’16. Class Motto Committee. 9 GEORGE ALFRED M. GENEVIEVE HINE “What Became of Parker” “Musical Six . “Latin Play� ” Tennis. “Patriotic Minstrel. Junior Play. First Rhetorical Committee Spread Committee. ’17. Decorating Committee, '18. Class B. B. Games '18. Play—“What Became of Parker.” NEIL THOMPSON President of Student Council. Editor-in-Chief Mirage. '18. “Merchant of Venice. Up-to-Date , '17. “Profeaaor Pepp”. Cl � B. B. '15. '16. '18. Hikera Club. Orchestra, '17, '18. L H. S. Band. MINNIE I. RITTER Literary Society. Chorus. “German School —Carnival. “Professor Pepp”. “The Merchant of Venice, Up-to-Date '17. Class Basketball. Varsity Team '18. Tennis Tournament. JOHN SILBAUCH Foot Ball '15, ’16, '17, ’18. Literary Society. Room For Rent.” What Became of Parker.” ORAMAY BALLINGER Orchestra. Literary Society. Shakespearean Play”, ’16. Merchant of Venice, Up-to-Date , '17. Professor Pepp”, 18. , Polly and Her Pals”—Carnival 16. Class Basket-ball. Tennis Tournament. 10 DONALD HUNTER Literary Society, '15, ’16, ’17, 18. Chorus, ’15, ’16. ’17, ’18. Class Treasurer, ’17. Adv. Mgr. Mirage '18. Cheer Leader, ’18. Merchant of Venice, Up-to-Date”, ’17. “Professor Pepp”, ’18. Patriotic Minstrel,” ’18. Shakespearean Centennial , '16. MILDRED C. REEF Mirage Typist, '18. Senior Masquerade Committee. Senior Spread Committee. First Remington Typewriting Certificate. Decorating Committee—Rhetorical. Class Basket Ball, '16, ’17, ’18. II WALTER RUGH Gcrman-Latin Course. Junior Spread Committee. The Roman School.” Professor Pepp , '18. MARY CATHERINE CULLUMBER German-Spanish Course. Decorating Committee. Dress Committee. Class Basket Ball. EFFIE MIRIAM SNIDER Mirage Staff, ’18. Literary Society, '15, '16. ’17, ’18. Social Committee, 17. Chorus 16, 17. Professor Pepp ’, 18. MARGARET MARCEILLA DRUMM German-Latin Course. Art. KATHRYN GERHARD German-Business Course. PAUL A. COONEY Latin Course. Spread Committee. German-Latin Course German-Latin Course. Commercial Course. First Remington Typewriting Certificate 13 STEPHEN W. RUCH. Senior Carnival, ’14. Mirage Staff, '18. Senior Carnival, 16. “What Became of Parker”, ’18. Stage Manager, 18. Patriotic Minstrel, ’18. EVA LAMON Literary. '17, ’18. Mirage Staff, ’18. m- LEONORE E. ABELE. German School —Carnival ’15. Polly and Her Pals , Carnival 16. Chorus, ’15, 16. Literary Society. German-Spanish Course. Class Color Committee. EDITH COURTRIGHT Professor Pepp, ’18. Merchant of Venice, Up-to-Date , ’17. German School-Carnival, ’15. Polly and Her Pals —Carnival, '16. Chorus, ’16. Literary Society, ’17, ’18. EDWIN BOLENBAUGH What Became of Parker,” '15. Tennis Team. Tennis Championship. Roman Play. Varsity Basket Ball—Capt. '18. Class B. B., Junior and Senior Champs. Art Editor and Illustrator of Mirage. Literary Society. ALICE HUNTER Chorus, ’16. Literary Society ’16, ’18. Class B. B. Team, ’17, '18. Senior Carnival, '16. 14 HERBERT KNELLER BERNICE S. REPASS L. H. S. Band Patriotic Minstrel, '18. Commercial Course. Commercial Course. First and Second Remington Typewriting Certificates. Latin Course. Class Basket Ball '16. Literary Society. W. WALTER SITTLER Literary Society. What Became of Parker.' EDITH ROBINSON Chorus. German -Commercial Course RICHARD W. MATTOX Professor Pepp”, '18. Merchant of Venice, Up-to-Date , '17. Mirage Cartoonist, ’17, 18. Short Stories, ’18. First Remington Typewriting Certificate. RUTH M. WOLFE Literary Society. German-Commercial Course. “What Became of Parker”, ’18. LESTER S. HORN Gardening—3 years. Football Banquet Committee. Rhetorical Decorating Committee HELEN M. SCHNEIDER. Latin Course. 16 RUTH B. K1STLER. CLARA J. SINGREY German-Spanish Course. Commercial Course. First Remington Typewriting Certificate Literary Society Orchestra Mirage Staff. Hallowe’en Fair. Chorus. Hikers Club. MARY VANETA SNIDER Literary Society Chorus. Spanish Latin Course. Senior Carnival Class Basket Ball. IRVINE M. DUNCAN Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date.' Business Mgr. 17. Debating Team. Literary Society. L Association. Basket Ball. Foot Ball. Literary Society German Course. Prof. Pepp. Literary Society. Prof. Pepp.” 18 GEORGE COURTRIGHT Literary Society. German Business Course FAYE WHARTON Literary Society Latin Course. WRIGHT AMERINE SARAH SHORT Basket Ball. German Course. Prof. Pepp.” Literary Society. Hikers Club. Literary Society. German Business Course. DEWEY DEEDS Orchestra. Band. Literary Society MARY E. MONDHANK Art. Social Committee. Class Basket Ball vorys McLaughlin BLANCHE RICKETTS Literary Society Hikers’ Club. Foot Ball. Remington Efficiency Certificate. Commercial Course. JAMES T. SEARS Merchant of Venice, Up-to-Date.' Prof. Pepp. Orchestra. Band. Literary Society. DOROTHY GRAF Carnival '16. Polly and Her Pals ’17. Literary Society. Prof. Pepp. German Spanish Course. EARL SHENKER Foot Ball. Class Basket Ball. Manager of Boys’ and Girls’ B. B. L Association. “What Became of Parker.” JESSIE BALL Latin Course. Commercial Course HAROLD HOYMAN RUTH M. HARRIS. Literary Society. What Became of Parker.' Literary Society. German-Latin Course. RALPH SEXAUER JANE SCHUMACHER Orchestra Band. Minstrels. “Prof. Pepp. Literary Society. Latin Commercial Course. 22 WILLIAM A. KIEFABER MILDRED BAKER Chorus. Boys' Glee Club. Base Ball. Basket Ball. Ex-Class Basket Ball. Captain of Varsity Foot Ball. Rooms For Rent.” Esmeralda.” Literary Society. Tennis Tournament. ALBERT RUFF Literary Society. Prof. Pepp.” RUTH THOMAS Class Poet. Spanish German Course. Senior Masquerade Committee. Senior Decorating Committee. 23 MARY M. NYE LUCILE HOFFMAN. Latin Play. Class Basket Ball. Literary Society. Prof. Pepp.” Art Course. Decorating Committee. Commercial Course. PAULINE WEIS German Commercial Course. Class Basket Ball. Literary Society. Play Committee. Decorating Committee. ROSA BEUTER German Latin Course. Hikers Club. Decorating Committee. HELENE APPLEGATE Student Council. Literary Society. Vice Pres. Junior Class. Merchant of Venice Up-to-Date”. Class Basket Ball. What Became of Parker. Associate Editor. 24 CLASS HISTORY Colors—Maroon and Gray Motto—B-2 and XL. Officers: Mary Elizabeth Thomas------------------------------ President William Wiseman.................................. Vice-President Ruth Markwood----------------------------------------..... Secretary Donald Clump —.............................. -.-. Treasurer Earl Shenker----------_---------------------------Sergeant at Arms The history of the Class of ’18 briefly told, is as follows. We were received with welcoming embraces as Freshmen (boys especially.) In the second part of our course we realized how really insignificant we were. As Juniors, with the tried and true who had weathered the storm for 2 years, we formed an organization. As a class we took part in all school activities and made a name for ourselves as embodying true school spirit. As mighty and dignified Seniors we are second to no one. Realizing the serious business for which we were preparing; as a unit we have worked with unquenchable zeal to attain our goal. As our patient and learned instructors will testify, when we have a will, we have a way. Coming to the close of our school life, we regret probably that we have not the privilege of again enjoying and living thru the prepara- tory days of life, but as a class, we are proud of our achievements in these halls of learning. In the last year of our school life we had forcibly brought to us the fact that, “Life, is but a fleeting cloud.” In the death of our class pres- ident, we were left dumbfounded and in the heartfelt sorrow at his loss, we were bound into closer fellowship by grief as for a lost brother. We managed to struggle through those dark times however, and now we are awakening to our duty to the country. Several members of our class have seen it to be their duty, to offer themselves in upholding the laws of God and the honor of our Country. “Good luck, fellows, and may you return.” Coming back to our school careers, it may be said that you get out of life what you put into it, and we are glad to say, that as a class, we have always given our best to the task at hand. In telling about our school life, I shall not tire you by recounting our activities, for each his- tory is nearly the same, but if you read the history of our class you must needs look into the future, for there shall we make ourselves felt in the history of the nation. When we approach this parting of the roads it is with a feeling partly of joy, at having reached a long wished for goal, and partly of sadness at the thought, that when we are dismissed for the last time, never again, probably, shall some of us see the faces of our friends, who thru four years of toil and fellowship have been our joy and inspira- tion. At this opportunity, we the Class of ’18 wish to bid you, our teach- ers and all friends of Lancaster High School, “Adieu.” —By Irvine M. Dungan, ’18. 25 C LAS S PROPHECY Time—1940 Place—Enchanted Woods. Characters—Godmother Gail Kerns. Modern Diana—Dorothy Graf. Enter Modern Diana, after a weary chase (for husband?) “Oh! this weary, weary chase! will it never end! Why did I ever obey the dictates of my godmother? For twenty long and weary years I have searched diligently for these ever elusive Seniors of 1918. I have trusted her implicitly only at last to be deceived in my old age. My godmother even told me this was an enchanted wood and here I would find my friends. (Reclines on a rustic bench). Oh! I am so tired of this improfitable journey and how I wish, how I wish_ Enter Godmother, “What do you wish, my child?” Oh, my godmother, is it really you and have you truly come at last?” “Yes, I have come and mean to give you any wish for which you ask. Remember! I can only give you ONE.” Well, I wish I could look far into the future and see my classmates of that wonderful class of 1918, and the individual work of each.” That is all I will ask.” “You shall have your wish my child. I will touch you with my Magic wand then your wish will be fulfilled. Do not try to touch these persons as they pass. Do not try to speak to them for it will be in vain. They are only visions of the future.” “Alright, my godmother; I will earnestly obey your commands.” “Look eagerly, my child, for the Magic is at work. Keep your eyes stead-fastly on them as they pass or you will not be able to tell who they are.” “Oh, I see a man talking and all the people are cheering him but, (who is it?) His face looks familiar but surely he isn’t one of my class- mates.” “Yes he is one of your most honorable classmates. It is Irvin Dun- gan who is now President of the United States and all the people hail him as the grandest President who has ever been at the head of their Nation.” “Glorious, glorius if only the rest have such a brilliant future”. “Yes and there are two girls standing near him eagerly watching every motion of his face, why it looks as if it were Eva Lehman and Ruth Markwood; is it really them and what are they doing? “Yes it is, you know Eva and Ruth always did like Irvin and he was very fond of them, but he never could decide which one he wanted for his wife.” “Well the only thing I can see is for Irvin to become a polygamist.” “I guess you are correct my child that is the safest plan for him to take.” “Who is the girl coming down the road leading those two beautiful Shetland ponies?” “Why, Diana don’t you recognize your old classmate Clara Sin- grey ? ” “Oh, yes, Clara always was fond of ponies during her High School days. But what is she doing with them now?” 26 “Oh, my child, she is now owner and superintendent of a large pony ranch from which she is shipping ponies to all the important High Schools in the U. S.” “Oh, my godmother, I see in the distance a beautiful church. Now I can see the inside of the church, which is crowded with people. Now I hear the strains of the wedding march: Now the minister comes for- ward and that gown covers a figure strangely familiar, I recognize the intelligent face of Walter Sittler. But where is the bridal party?” “Look Diana for they are coming slowly down the aisle. And the strange part about it is that it is a double wedding.” “Of all Miracles! Of course I know them! It is none other than Ralph Sexauer and Harold Hoyman leading the blushing, bashful Hoff- man twins to the altar. “Yes, my child and here has ended a long tiresome, silly and happy romance. “Whose that man coming near dressed in such a peculiar fashion and who is the young lady by his side? “Why, Diana dear, that is Willie Wiseman the Billionaire onion king, and his new wife from Jamacia.” “Well, how like Bill, he always did say that none of the girls of our class were good enough for him.” “Oh yes and how sad to think that even none of the girls in our own United States were good enough for him. What a particular old man he will be.” “And, Oh godmother, here comes a woman and man dressed in the height of fashion. My what a handsome pair! The woman is hold- ing the man’s arm with all her might as though she feared he might escape. Who in the world is it? “Why I thought sure you would recognize them. It is Paul Cooney now a famous chemist and his dear little wife Sarah Lavina Short. “You remember in their High School Days they never could agree but now they have agreed that they can never disagree and are as charming a pair as ever could be.” “Who is that sweet faced girl telling stories to that group of chil- dren?” “Why surely you ought to recognize her.” “Yes for sure, it is Miriam Snider, but why is she here?” “O Diana she is telling stories to the little French orphans in order to keep her mind from the Battle front of Europe where Lois is fighting”. “How like Miriam always loyal and true but why should she worry for she knows his thoughts are always of her.” “Oh Diana do you see the tiny shop in the distance?” “Oh, godmother, is my magic spell leaving for I cannot see the ciny shop?” “Now look my child surely you will be able to see.” “This shop is ably conducted by your most distinguished classmate Madam Jennie Shumaker. Yes and the sign above reads: ‘Dresses Shortened While You Wait.’ ” “You know, Diana, Mr. and Mrs. Castle have departed from this world and new dancers are needed to take their place. This place has been filled by two of your most dignified classmates. Look do you not recognize them?” “Oh, godmother, can this be Alice Hunter and Albert Ruff?” “Alas! So it is for they are conducting a dancing school on Fifth avenue N. Y., and Albert is known everywhere as the man with the slippery feet.” “Look, look what is the reading on that sign projecting from that large building, well can it really be this: WALTER RUGH Corset Specialist For All Shapes and Sizes “Well, you remember, child, Walter always was a sissy and he still clings to girlish fancies.” “Now I hear a great deal of clapping and a large crowd of females are standing around a platform. On this platform is a woman making a speech. Who is it? Those cork screw curls look familiar. Still I can- not recognize here.” Tell me quick who is she? “Dear, it is your old friend Helene Ala Applegate.” “She is now making tours over the country and speaking on wo- man’s rights. One of her most famous speeches is “I held my mouth shut and the men clapped, I opened it and nobody spoke.” “How like Abby of old, always with an open mouth.” “Do you see that man approaching smoking a corn cob and smiling a bull dog grin? “Why my godmother he is the very picture of th' once famous Harry Lauder. “True my child this man is the famous Stephen Ruch, who has in every way taken Harry Lauders place. He is noted everywhere as “The man who can cause a cranky old grouch to laugh until he almost breaks his reputation.” “Oh, this certainly is a romantic scene. It is moonlight and sitting in a hammock I see two persons who are getting closer, closest and now they kissed. I hear her softly whisper, “Don’t be so soft Ed.” But I don’t know them.” “Oh, my child, it is your old friend Edwin Jefferson Bolenbaugh and his sweetheart Rosa Sally Beuter. “My, my, how like old Ed. He always was so soft in his younger days and although he is now an old bachelor, I see he still is after all the young girls with large incomes, curly hair and short dresses.” “Look, look Diana, another of your classmates has now been brought to view.” “Where godmother I can’t see anyone?” “Away, far away in the distance there a man sits bending over a desk. He is now busy writing an essay which he thinks will make him a wealthy man. The title of the essay is “How to get through High School in seven years.” “Surely you recognize him now.” “Oh yes of course, it is my honorable friend William Kiefaber. For who else in our class could have written on such a subject.” “Now, my child, look what is approaching.” “Oh, what is it? Why what a brilliant light! It surely isn’t an au- tomobile light. It is so very bright it hurts my eyes and I cannot tell what it is.” “Well, my dear, do not look at it if it hurts your eyes, for I will tell you what it is. It is Ruth Kistler’s diamond ring. You know her first lover deserted her and she now goes through the world and with the use of this brilliant light is seeking for happiness and another man’s love.” “Well, well, I certainly hope she soon finds what she’s looking for.” “And still they come. My child, look, for it certainly will puzzle you to find out who these two are.” “Gracious, I can’t see anything but a Ford, it seems as if no one is in it.” “Yes, there is, now look.” “Well I should say there is someone in there. But who would have thought that these two would be married, its my two old schoolmates Russell Blume and Marie Ruff. My godmother, what is Russell’s occu- pation now?” “Oh dear, he is still a thriving, bashful farmer.” “Now I see a man with a gun and I really believe he is hunting rab- bits. Well of all things it is my old friend Vorys McLaughlin. What is his business?” “Diana, perhaps it will please you to know he has just invented a gun that will hypnotize an animal long enough to allow a person to take good aim.” “Well that is exactly like Vorys. He was always good at aiming at things but he never seemed to hit them.” “Look do you see the small lady dancing? Do you know who she is?” “I believe, godmother, it is Minnie Ritter but doesn’t she do any- thing except dance?” “No, my child. Minnie is working among the legless Frenchmen She has given up all hopes of having a husband so is patiently devoting all her time to giving “hula hulas” for the amusement of these wounded soldiers.” “Oh, godmother, look! I see a large building in the distance, what kind of a store is it and to whom does it belong?” “Well my child that is a clothing store which belongs to one of your classmates Lester Horn. Can you read the sign in the window?’ “Yes, I believe I can. Is this what it says, “See the Living Model in the Next Window.” “Now, look in the next window, Diana.” “Wonder of wonders! It is my friend, George Alfred. Well, well his Appollo-like form always did display to advantage the latest fashions of the day. And now I am certainly glad he is at last among the things that give him the most pleasure in life.” “Now notice, who comes next Diana. She is a girl who has cer- tainly changed during the last few years.” “Yes, of course I know her, poor Bess Baker! I hear her mumbling softly to herself, “Oh where are those wandering Phi Sigs tonight?” “Well, you know, child, she always did have a time keeping hold of her male friends, but it seems she is having a worse time now than she ever did.” “Now I see a small figure with a paint brush in his hand and a pen behind his ear. He is hurrying to and fro with great eagerness. Alas, I have found my old friend Dick Mattox!” “Oh, godmother! tell me what he has been doing all these years.” “Dick, your old friend is now a famous cartoonist. He just receiv- ed $300,000 for a very small cartoon and he is working on another for which he will receive $30,000,000. He is always kept very busy for his work is so remarkable that a single small cartoon moves the people to tears or rejoicing, according to the sentiment of the picture.” “Now godmother, I see a courtroom and the Judge comes forward with bowed head. His face certainly looks familiar but tell me, quick who is he?” “Well Diana, he is your old friend, George Courtright, who even after all his experience has never recovered from his bashfulness.” “Now I see him tap on the table and the trial begins. Tell me what kind of a trial is this and who is the tall dark haired girl speaking?” “Why, Diana, I thought surely you would know her, it is your dear old comrade, Leonore Abele Murphy, who is seeking a divorce from her husband, Robert Murphy, whom she says is not able to support her on his biscuit salary.” “Oh well, that’s just like Lenore of old. She was always getting into something difficult. But do you know, I really believe she will be able to secure a divorce, for you know her bewitching eyes always did help her a great deal ’ “Diana, now behold the most beautiful theatre in America. It is noted for its marble columns and wonderful paintings. This theatre is ably conducted by two of your school mates, read the sign above the en- trance ' “Godmother is it so, is this the property of some of my classmates? Well, well, it belongs to Herbert Kneller and Dewey Deeds. True these two fellows were always interested in theatres but who would have thought, they would some day own such a wonderful place ’ Again, Diana notice the billboard before you turn away.” “Marvelous, marvelous is this what I see—Mary Elizabeth Thomas the greatest vampire of the day in her masterpiece, Tn Water Up To Your Knees ” “Well, godmother, who would have thought that my pious friend Mary Liz would do such a thing, yet its hard I guess to tell how they will turn out. “Behold now another of your classmates. Can you see the tall wil- lowy figure carrying a basket of eggs on her arm? “Yes, godmother I see her and recognize my dear old friend Mary Catherine Cullumber. But what is her profession? “Dear, she is the most noted chicken specialist in the world and is writing articles for all the important magazines on the subjects “The care of chickens” and “What it really means to be a Chicken Queen.” Now I see a small shop in the distance and on the electric sign I see “Kathyrn Gerhard and Marceilla Drumm (Removers of homeliness.) What do they do godmother I don’t quite understand? “Look at the small printing my child on the window and you will soon find out.” “Oh my, they certainly must be wonderful—“Faces made more suitable for Humanity while you wait.” This surely is a wonderful work they are doing and I hope they are always successful.” “Now, behold Diana that beautiful home in the distance. The one built on the hill overlooking the Hocking River. Do you see it? Well, it is the home of one of your classmates, draw near and discover who it is.” “Oh godmother, I see Oramay Ballinger Ewing sitting before a cheery fireplace, her husband Jack and their happy, cheerful, chubby charming little Jacks and Jills. What a happy family.” “Yes, Diana, it surely is a very interesting and happy family.” “Away off in the distance I see a man with a camera rushing wild- ly to and fro taking pictures. Who is it, godmother?” “Well child, of course he is Neil Thompson who has just invented a camera that is very convenient, for in two minutes after the picture has been taken it is developed and finished. You know, I always thought Neil had a noble mind and now I know it for sure.” “Now, behold this young lady approaching carrying a huge loaf of bread and a can of pickles. She is one of your familiar classmates. Do you recognize her? “Well, how natural, it my old pal Bernice Repass. But what is she doing with those things?” “Diana, your friend Bernice is now Domestic Science teacher at Sugar Grove. Her bread is noted everywhere for its stick-illity and she makes the best pickles in Ohio. She surely is some cook.” “Look, godmother, I see a man approaching and on each side of him 1 see a Red Cross Nurse. Who in the world are they?” “Well, child, it is Wright Amerine, now a noted physician, who is practicing in Europe and his two assistants Helen Schneider and Faye Wharton, who because of the great work they are doing are called: ‘The Two Sunshine Janes From America’. ” ‘‘Again I see a large building and over the gate I see the following words: ‘Sanitarium for the Feeble Minded.’ ” “Godmother”, tell me who is at the head of this Institution?” “Diana, this Sanitarium is ably conducted by Dr. James Chris- topher Columbus George Washington Marcus DeLayfette Sears and his little black-eyed wife Mary Margaret Nye Sears. Mrs. Sears has just written a book which is of great interest entitled: ‘It isn’t dandruff that makes you bald, its just lack of hair.’ ” “Oh, godmother, over in the yard of the Sanitarium I see an old friend of mine Senorita Donald Clump. Why is he here, has his mind become feeble in his old age?” “No, my child, his mind is not feeble, but he is here recovering from a nervous breakdown after he had written a very famous song: entitled: “It’s a Long Way To Lancaster After You’ve Stayed at Pleas- antville All Night.’ ” “Now look, godmother, I see a very corpulent young lady approach- ing, weeping as if her heart would break. In her hand she holds a piece of paper on which is written: ‘Why Olive oil made me fat!’ Who is she, tell me quick?” “Well, Diana, it is Betty Click who has tried all these years to find something to reduce her flesh and catch a husband. But now she truly believes the old adage which says: ‘No one loves a fat man or a fat woman.’ ” “Oh wretched fate!” “Oh, I now behold the most beautiful office I have ever seen. Yes of course I recognize the name on the door, ‘Earl A. Shenker.’ At a desk I see a girl seated before a typewriter and alas I immediately recog- nize my friend Mildred Reef. Oh, godmother please tell me what these two are doing now.” “Well, Diana, your old friend Earl is now the richest oil man in the world. Mildred is now one of the most renowned typists of the day writing 175 words a minute. She is sought by all the important busi- ness houses of America but she is so well satisfied with her salary ($400.00 a week) that she will not leave her position.” “Well, I don’t blame her, do you?” “Oh, hurry, Diana, look at this automobile which is approaching. See it stops and a man, a woman and two charming children alight. Do you know them?” “Oh, of course, I know them it is Ruth Thomas Hartman, her hus- band Leo, a thriving farmer of Baltimore and their two children.” “But what do you suppose they are going to do with that basket Ruth has on her arm?” “Oh, child, they have come here on a picnic.” “Well, well how like they were in the days of yore; still going through life having a picnic.” “Turn and behold, my child, one of the greatest actors of the day.” “Oh godmother is this my old friend J. Edward White, a great ac- tor, pray tell me his latest success.” “Diana, he is now playing the part of Una in the “Faerie Queen”. He is indeed as great as the once famous Julian Eltinge.” “Yes, godmother, I surely can imagine Ed would be good in such a part with his long, slender finger nails, his feet enclosed in number three shoes, his whole body moving and swaying like the waves of the ocean.” “You are right, child, for no female creature is able to portray this as well as Edward. “Oh, I see in the distance two girls walking arm in arm and I truly recognize my two friends Edith Robinson and Blanche Ricketts. Do they not work, what are they doing?” “These girls Diana, do not have to work, for they have made a for- tune by inventing a very useful article which all old maids and young girls were eager to secure. It was nothing but a ‘Husband Catcher’, which they sold for the small sum of twenty-five cents.” ‘‘Now, look godmother, I see a beautiful apple tree and sitting be- neath it, I see an old feeble man. Pray tell me who this can be?” ‘‘Well child, it is one of your classmates, John Silbaugh by name. He is waiting patiently for fortune to smile on him.” ‘‘How like the John of my school days. Always waiting for the chance to get through this world without working. ‘‘Look! look! Diana do you see that girl in the distance standing be- side that Aeroplane?” ‘‘Yes, I see her godmother but I do not know who she is. Tell me who can she be?” ‘‘Well child, that is Mary Mondhank, now one of the most renown- ed aviators of the day.” ‘‘Say godmother I believe Mary’s success is due to her experience on the farm. You know Mary used to drive the cows and ever since that time she’s been successful in driving things.” ‘‘Diana, do you see that drug store in the distance? Now closely notice the two figures standing before it.” ‘‘Oh, godmother, I know who they are for who could forget them? The girl is Ruth Harris talking to Clark Marsdon. Oh I hear her talk- ing and this is what she says, Come home, come home with me now. But he doesn’t seem to move; please tell me what is she doing now?” “Well, my child, Ruth is now a famous teacher in the Hamburg Schools. Her friend Clark says he can never marry a Hamburg school teacher because he wants an heiress for his wife. But still she pleads with him hoping he will heed her call.” “Oh, godmother, now I hear strange sounds in the distance, it sounds like a Jazz band. I see two figures on a street corner, a man and a woman. The woman is playing a grind organ, and the man is accom- panying her on a bag pipe. Who in the world are they?” “Why Diana, I am surprised that you do not know them. It is Edith Courtright Stuckey and her husband J. Russell. Russell is so in- fatuated with his wife that he dares not leave her for a moment for he firmly believes: “United we stand, Divided we fall.” “Oh, I see a large school building and on the building it reads “Ball Institution.” Can this be my friend Jessie Ball and pray tell me what is she doing?” “Jessie, my child, is now teacher and owner of this negro institu- tion and many wonderful persons have come from her school.” “Oh, godmother, I surely hope that Jessie will be successful in whatsoever she attempts.” “Look, Diana, do you see the confectionery store in the distance? Please read the name above the door.” “Oh! of course I know these two. The store is conducted by Lucile Hoffman and Vaneta Snider.” “Well, how are they doing in their business? These two girls are very successful in their work. They own the store formerly conducted by ‘Hamilton Milk Co.’ Their ice cream and whipped cream costs so little that even the poorest can buy. Peace be to their ashes!” “Oh. look, I see a very strong looking man running around with a number of boys at his heels. Well of all things, its my old friend Charles Veidt. What in the world is he doing?” “My child, Charles is now coach at Yale. He has developed some of the best football players in the country. He has never smelled (de feet) defeat and is nobly doing his part in developing more fellows like the famous Chic Harley.” “Oh, godmother, I now see a small girl standing behind a peanut stand. Well, of all things, who would have thought it, it is my old friend Genevieve Hine.” “Yes, you are right my child, this is Genevieve who is conducting a peanut stand near Bremen. She is known everywhere as the little Miss with the $1,000 smile. She has been very successful, due to her size and her disposition.” “Oh now godmother, I see an old friend of mine Pauline Adelaide Weis. Pray what is she doing?” “Well Diana, Pauline has just finished a five years’ course on “When to give Zeros to Pupils.” And has been employed as Senior Eng- lish teacher in L. H. S.” “Oh, my, I guess she must be taking the famous Miss Reasoner’s place. How I do pity those next seniors.” “Diana look, see that girl sitting in that boat away out on the sea?” “Oh, yes, I know her. It’s Ruth Wolfe, but what is she doing out there?” “She is patiently waiting for her lover and sweetheart, Ralph Bran- urn to return from France.” “Oh, how like Ruth, she always was a sweet, patient little thing.” “Look again and behold another girl of your school years, who is now a famous milliner and is making hats for all the Queens of Europe and all the chief ladies of the United States. The price she charges is considered very reasonable, her smallest price is $150 for the very smallest hat.” “Oh, of course, I know her. It is my old school friend Gladys Peiffer.” “Now Diana I have told you and shown you of all your classmates but three and now behold what will flash before your eyes.” “Oh my godmother I see in the distance “The Star Spangled Ban- ner” and standing on a platform beneath it, I see three men: the first is Donald Hunter, the second is Paul Regan and the third is George Kel- ler. Pray tell me what are they doing here?” “Well Diana, Donald Hunter is now Rear-Admiral of the Navy, Paul Regan is Major-General of the Land Forces, and George Keller is a Secretary of Navy in Pres. Dungan’s Cabinet. “Here are three of your classmates who by their bravery, by their honor, by their service in the land of the stars and stripes have won for themselves glory and praise.” “Oh, godmother, what rewards come to the brave and honorable.” “Diana I have given you your one wish. All I would say is go live and be happy. Be proud that you were a member of such a wonderful class.” “Thank you godmother for giving me my one wish.” “Then I want to say I will ever honor and praise the class of ’18 indeed the most wonderful class that has ever gone forth from old L. H. S.” “Look again Diana and after I have touched you with my magic wand the magic spell will leave you and again you will be just where you were many hours before!” “Goodbye, godmother and thanks for the wonderful vision of the future.” TO THE CLASS OF ’18 Class of ’18, You that march today Into the chapel with wisdom and name Something alert and full of fame As knowing on what stern call you are so gay To wrestle with the world-saw your heads held high, And, that same moment far in a glittering beam Made by the May sunshine, the banner of ’18 and Maroon and Sisterly twined and far above you streamed. I see again the quaint old schoolhouse rise, Rock cradled, still, against its many hopes and fears; Children—You who govern future education’s way Make it a glorious one, to that of bygone years. And those who yet will have a graduation day; Those waiting patiently for this great enterprise, I drink again, that diamond air I thrill Grey, To the lure of a wonder more than wondrous past; And see before me ages yet more vast, Rising and challenging heart and mind and will. And here again is the result of perfect work, Not work half done. Old wisdom breaks Its mold, and learning runs fierce and flind, a stream That floods, dissolves, remakes. Each precious moment, charged to its extreme Quickens unending future, which many shirk But inward minds that fear on coming condemnation They take no master, but you shall yet Transfigure time with still more marvelous men Hail to the sunrise! Hail to one perfect Graduation ! 34 —Ruth M. Thomas, ’18. 1918 CLASS SONG. 1. Maroon and gray the colors shinning out so bold Show to the world her thoughts of L. H. S. And on departing grief shall take its course Eighteen dear eighteen, oh, ever prosper thee. CHORUS: Star of eighteen shine out your ray bright and clear May you ever stand for love, truth, happiness. Be and excel and then your light will come back And shine honor on our dear old L. H. S. 2. Class of nineteen eighteen ever prosper thee Prove to the Nations we stand for sweet liberty Maroon for sweet old memories that our hearts possess Gray for the pride of dear old L. H. S. 35 CLASS WILL Last Will and Testament of the Class of ’18, Lancaster High School. We the members of the Senior Class, of Lancaster High School, County of Fairfield and State of Ohio, being sound of mind and dis- posing of memory, and of clear understanding, do make, publish and declare this as our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former gifts, bequests or devises of whatever nature or kind made by us at any time whatsoever prior to this. Item I. To each member of the Faculty, we bequeath a small but powerful blossom forget-me-not. Item VI. To each of the ushers, we will ten packages of Juicy Fruit, that they may have something with which to occupy their spare time. Item VII. To the Sophomore Class, we bequeath the exclusive right to abuse the Freshmen, and we hope that they will perform their duty conscientiously. Item VIII. To the stage directors of next year, we will all our scenery which we trust they will feed and care for as tenderly as we would. Item II. Item III. Item IV. Item V. To the Freshman Class, we bequeath a cradle that they may not be inconvenienced by changing from the comforts of home to the activities of school. May they rest peace- fully therein. To Harold Moody, we bequeath a recently patented and highly perfected and condensed pony, which, we hope, will aid him as greatly as it has aided its inventor and present owner, Donald Hunter. To Gardner Hodgson, we bequeath the art of acquiring knowledge, now possessed by Albert Ruff. To the Junior class, we will the exclusive right to become next year’s Seniors, providing only that they shall pass the examinations. Item IX. To all following classes, we will our Physics Lab. books, that they may copy their experiments therefrom and thus save themselves much useless labor. Item X. Item XI. Item XII. Item XIII. To Miss Reasoner, we bequeath all our surplus money, which we find we will be unable to spend. To our beloved janitor, James E. Bloom, we will the con- tents of the Mirage box, to do with as he sees fit. To two Freshman boys, namely Arthur Walt and Newell Martin, we bequeath one Sophomore girl, namely Helen Harris, to have and to hold. To Mr. McClure, we will all broken Lab. equipment, to be used in research work. 36 Item XIV. To our Principal, Mr. D. M. Hickson, we bequeath one wife whom we trust he will love, honor and obey. And we do give, devise and bequeath all the remainder and resi- due of our personal property, of whatsoever nature, kind or quality wheresoever found or situated, and not aforementioned in this, our last will and testament, to Miss Hershberger when she shall have attained her majority. And we do constitute, nominate and appoint Miss Curtiss, Mr. Flood and Miss Perfect, as executors of this, the last will and testament of the Class of ’18. In Testimony Whereof, we, the said Class of ’18, have to this docu- ment affixed our hand and seal on this, the 29th day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and eighteen. Signed:—Class of 1918. By Stephen W. Ruch Signed, sealed, published and declared by the aforesaid Senior Class, as and for their last will and testament in the presence of us, who have hereunto affixed our signatures at their request as witnesses there- of, in the presence of said Senior Class and of each other. Signed : Supt. J. R. Clements. Miss Marguerite Loos. Miss Mary Soule Mr. Harley Thomas 37 S O C ] The Senior class of the Lancaster High School delightfully enter- tained on Tuesday evening, March 12, at the High School in honor of a former member of the class. Private Paul Regan of Camp Sheridan, Alabama. He was enjoying a furlough with relatives and friends in Lancaster. The evening was spent in music and games and the follow- ing program was rendered: Master of Ceremonies—Paul Cooney. Life in Camp—Paul Regan. Patriotic Reading—Gail Kerns. Vocal Solo—Neil Thompson, accompanied by Pauline Weis. Violin Solo—Ora May Ballinger, accompanied by Dorothy Graf. Hula Hula Dance—Albert Ruff and Sarah Short. Demonstration of the making of the Curls she wore that night— Genevieve Hines. Acting Natural—Vorys McLaughlin. Value of Agriculture—Edith Courtright. Sketch from Mutt and Jeff—Wm. Wiseman and Richard Mattox. Dialogue—Mary Mondhank and Kathryn Gerhard. Vocal Solo—His Own Composition—James Sears. Supposed to Keep Her Mouth Closed for Two Minutes But She Failed to Do So.—Helene Applegate. Demonstration of the Office Force at the Fourth Period—Mr. Flood After enjoying this splendid program, they adjourned to the Gym- nasium, where games and music afforded entertainment for the remain- der of the evening. At a late hour, all departed for their homes, feeling that they had spent a pleasant evening together and wishing “Pat” success in his work. 3 ET Y THE JUNIOR PARTY About sixty Juniors of the L. H. S. assembled in the auditorium to hear the following program: 1. —A one act play. Characters: Myralda Smith, First old Maid, Miss Loos. Eliza Jane, Second Old Maid, Martha Hoffman. Bess, Maid Servant, Kather- ine Keller. Susan Hampshire, an old lady, Aunita Moore. Mr. J. D. Wellington, a photographer, George Wolfe. 2. —Humorous Story, Robert Throckmorton. 3. —Some Hula dancers—Constance Hummell and Gardner Hodg- son. 4. —A demonstration of a second night’s visit with the same girl, the girl, Royal Adams, the boy, Roy Shriner. 5. —Monologue, Norman White. 6—Twin Solos, Gardner Hodgson and Edwin Wilson. 7.—A Flee’s Poem, Mr. J. T. McClure. J. Russell Stukey, president of the class acted as chairman for the evening’s program. After the program the class adjourned to the “gym” where games and music were enjoyed. About 9:30 light refreshments were served and the party broke up about 10:30, Miss Loos and Mr. J. T. McClure both of L. H. S. were the chaperones for the evening. The committees for the party were Hunter Pickering, Constance Hummell, Mildred Pickering, George Wolfe, Aunita Moore and Ruth Redmon. Miss Loss and the Committees deserve the credit for the good entertainment shown the class. POE CALL TO SERVICE I’d rather be a clod of earth That gives some humble wild flower birth, Or, unresisting, yields to blow Of weary toil-worn peasant’s hoe; I’d rather be the senseless blade That cleaves the cold impassive clod Than falter now, or flinch,—afraid To serve humanity and God. Awake! arise! indifferent one, Forget your stupid pampered self! GIVE till your heart THROBS and your soul Revolts at hoarding sordid pelf! Awake! Arise! O, hear the cry Of valiant, bleeding, shell-torn France, Bind up the Belgians orphan’s wounds Beat down the hellish Prussian lance. Awake! arise! be loyal, brave! Thank God that he has prospered you, That you have power to aid and save. To prove yourself both strong and true. Arise! help crush the Junker fiend That robs, and kills, and maims, and hates; Give! for the FREEDOM OF THE WORLD! Give! for your own UNITED STATES! 43 “FELIS” Acat sedebat on our fence, As laeta as could be; Her vox surgebat to the skies’, Canebat merrily. My clamor was of no avail, Tho’ clare did I cry. Conspexit me with wild reproof, And winked her alter eye. Quite vainly ieci boots, alamp, Some bottles and a book. Ergo, I seized my pistol, et My aim cum cura took. I had six shots, dixi, “Ye gods, May I that felis kill.” Quamquam I took six of her lives The other three sang still. The felis sang with major vim, Though man’s aim was true, Conatus sum, putare quid In tonitru I’d do. A scheme advenit in my head Scivi, ’twould make her wince, I sang! Et then the hastis fled Non lam vidi since. —Ex. ORATION OVER DEFUNCT BODY OF PHYSICS LAB. BOOK. By Marcus Downe (Kicked the Pail April 18, 1918) Friends, Seniors, and Physic-labers, lend me your Queries; I come to borrow them not to swipe them. The good that Queries do lives after them; The evil is oft interred in J. W.’s gradebook; So let it be with me. The honorable Flood Hath told us we were crooked If it were so, it was a grievous fault; And grievously hath our grade-cards answer’d it. Here, under leave of Flood and the rest— For Flood is an honorable teacher; So are they all, all honorable teachers,— Come I to speak my Lab. Book’s funeral. It was my friend, faithful and just to me: But Flood said it was copied; And Flood is an honorable man. I have borrowed many books. Whose queries did it’s empty pages fill: Did this in Me seem crooked? When other’s grades were cut, were mine too: Then would I weep; Crooks should be made of sterner stuff; Yet Flood says I am crooked; And John William is an honorable man. You have seen that in the Lab. I thrice presented him with my book, Which he did thrice return unO. K.’d: was this then crooked? Yet Flood said it was wrong, all wrong; And sure, he is an honorable man. I speak not to disprove what Flood hath spoke, But I am here to speak what I do know! Once my book did J. Flood O. K.,—not without cause; What cause withholds him, then, to O. K. it now? O judgment, thou art fled to fiendish scribes, And teachers who have lost their reason !—Bear with me; My heart lies in the pages of that book, And I must pause till it come back to me. I’m just as mad as I can be An angry farmer said Those early strawberries of mine Desire a folding bed. And my potatoes have declined To ripen underground Unless to keep dust from their eyes. Smoked goggles I have found. The cabbage heads among themselves Indulge in secret chats But I have got their number now They vow they’ll have straw hats. Such foolishness I cannot stand And now just as I feared Each single stalk of wheat demands A barber for its beard. But now the very limit’s reached I learn with a stiffled groan Each ear of corn insists upon A private telephone. —Eddie Wilson. We carried pie to Dean Hickson’s house And scattered the floor with crumbs, And marked the leaves of his choicest books With the prints of our greasy thumbs. We piled his dishes high and thick With a lot of angel food cake While we ate the buttered toast and rolls, Which Dean’s dear Bess did make. We hung around a statues neck Our apple-parings for sport And everyone laughed when a clumsy lout Spilled his tea on the piano-forte. Next day our Dean got down on his knees With his Bess—but not to pray O’ no—’twas to scrape the grease and dirt From the carpet and stairs away. —Eddie Wilson. 45 Books for the soldiers Is the latest urgent plea, When you have read your book Then send it o’er the sea. During Sammy’s leisure moments, After he has fought hard, too. What pleasant recollections He will surely have of you. Send a magazine or book of fiction, And leave the rest to him, With your thoughtful co-operation It will put him in fighting trim. The girls of Lancaster Are not so very pretty, But still it doesn’t bother them, One tiny ’ittle bittie. —’18. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’19 In September 1917 the Junior Class set sail on their yearly voyage in the good ship L. H. S. (France being its destination) with Russell Stukey as Captain, Mary Dickson first Mate, Gardner Hodgson as our purser while Olive Young took care of the log book. The weather was somewhat rough when we started but after a short time it became bet- ter and we were soon going well. We arrived in France after two weeks of sailing and in another week we met our first tests and it was all we could do to weather them. Soon, however, our training was over and we, sixty-five strong, went into the second line trenches while the Seniors held the first line. You may hear some people say that there isn't much doing in the sec- ond line trenches but take it from the Juniors, they don't know what they are talking about. We didn’t sit around and look wise, but were up on the firing step every minute of the time. For example we held numerous consultations of war, at which we got our division well or- ganized and working together. Also we held several messes which kept up our courage and put us back in the trenches with more “pep”—and a full stomach. Then came the crowning event of all—the Junior play. Why the people of France said that this was the best play they had ever witnessed not excepting the attempt of the Seniors. Sometimes our interest would commence to lag, when “zip”, would come a bomb (test) and wake us up. Finally the word was passed around that we were going “over the top” about the middle of May. Well, true to the report we went “over the top” at the reported time. However we stopped at the first line trenches while the Seniors went ahead to battle with the foe. Sad to say, a few of them were wounded and among these were men of such calibre as Charles Veidt. Now this Veidt boy, whom they say used to live to-Morrow is young and innocent and didn’t intend to stay behind at all. Still they all look alike to us and we take things as they come. We might say here that we welcome him to our trench and will assign him positions of honor, perhaps as boss of the “settin’ down” squad. We will have to lay off fighting through the summer because we have run out of ammunition but we will be back on the job next year. We respectfully bequeath the second line trenches to the Sopho- mores and any such material as failed to go “over the top” with us, they may also have. We also wish to utter a few words of consolation to the Freshmen such as: don't be discouraged you will be as great as we are some day—Rome wasn't built in a day—etc. We earnestly hope that they will soon graduate from the training camps and enter active, ser- vice. The Junior class expects to start strong next year and finish stronger and, after a hard battle, capture the Kaiser. Edwin W. Wilson, '19. 47 THE SOPHOMORES This energetic class organized shortly after the opening of school. The following officers were elected: President____________—.....—......... —--------------Charles Rauch Vice President__________ -...—---------------- —..Florence Acton Secretary..................... - ...........Mary Oberdorfer Sergeant-at-Arms ...__________ --------------- —....John Nolder Class Flower........................ -..................- — Rose C0l0rs......................................... Red and White Althought the class meetings might have been more numerous the ones that were held were full of “pep” and enthusiasm. At Christmas, boxes were sent by the class to the two Sophomores in U. S. A. service; Kennith Eifert with Company L, Somewhere in France, and Maurice Boley with Company D, in Montgomery, Alabama. Since that time another member of the class, Harold Moody, has joined the Navy. This class is well represented in athletics, Mary Kerns being re- elected captain of the Girls’ Basket Ball team for this coming year. Many Sophomores belong to the Literary Society among whom is th b Vice President, Mary Kerns. The Sophomore class has shown its patriotism in buying thrift stamps and by sending its boys to the farms to help Uncle Sam solve the great food problem at the present time. Several members have had to withdraw from school for the latter part of this year due to ill health but we hope they may be with us in our Junior year.—Mary Gray. 49 A FRESHIE’S FIRST DAY Dear Cussin: I am now a Freshman at Lancaster Hih school but I am in an aw- full state of mind. I started to school Munday morning. When I got their, their was a lot of other Freshies weighting outside of the school and some juners and some seeners. They all wore pointed shoes and were awfull big. After the rest of the juners and the seeners come they all formed in too lines down the stret and thout they was going to march in the school but they didn’t. It was an awful fealing too see your friends being anitiated and too no that you will soon go through the same ordeel. Pretty soon a big seener come over and grabbed me by the sholder. He said Well Sunny what’s your name! I said Freddy. He said well Freddy, Are you ready! I would have said no but I was afrade and said yes and he said come along then. He took me to the begening of the line and when my back was terned he kicked me with all his mite. Everithing went so quick after that I don’t no what happened. All I no is that they kep kicking me untill I was clear to the end of the line. I was awfull sore and beleeve I frackshured my spinel colem. Just then a bell rung and they said it was the singnel and that it ment we should go in the school. And we did and went in a big room which I found out later was called chappell. Their was a man on the stage who some boy said was the principle and who told us wear to go. Then we all went out but I fourgot and had to go to the offis. Finaly I got to my room, and sat down. The teacher was awfull mean looking an she wore glasses. She called my name but I was to scairt to anser. There was a girl next too me and she was crying and it was terible. The singnel rung after a while and we had to go too other rooms. I got lost 3 times and had too go too the offis eachtime. The principle said it was geting too be a habit of me but I don’t no what he ment. Finaly school was over and I run all the way home so they would not ketch me and anitiate me again. The sofmores are the ones who started their last year by£ they thinks we are there infeeriers. They are awfull proud but the juners are supeerier too them but the seeners are the biggest of all. I think they own the hih school or run it enyway. It is terrible up their but maybee I will get used to it. Maybee I wont go back to the hih school tomurrow because the anitiashun made me sick. Hoping you are the same. Yours truly, 51 “FREddie”. DRAMA TICS The play season at L. H. S. this year has been unusually successful and the amateur efforts of class talent, has been rewarded by an S. R. O. sign at each appearance. Interesting plays with unhackneyed plots have been selected and backed up with strong casts; new and effective scenery has been constructed and painted by the students themselves; the orchestra has furnished it’s share of the entertainment; and the School Board has presented the High School with a brand-new curtain to take the place of the old rickety black one which wouldn’t always work right and even carried part of the scenery up with it once. “PROFESSOR PEPP” The season opened Friday evening, November 23, 1917, when “Professor Pepp”, the first Senior play, was presented to a capacity au- dience. The play was so well received that it was repeated in Carroll where it was again successful. The coaching of Miss Reasoner deserves much credit and the success of the play was due to her efforts. Several offers were received from other schools to repeat the performance in their city, but it was decided to accept these at some future date. Cast of Characters: Professor Pepp----------------------------------- Richard Mattox i Howard Green............- - -.............................. James Sears Pink Hatcher----------------------------------------Russell Blume Buster Brown -------_-------------------------------Neil Thompson Peddler Benson .........—_______ _________________Donald Hunter Noisy Fleming...........—---------------------------- Walter Rugh Sim Batty-------------------------------------------- Albert Ruff C. B. Buttenbuster............. :..................Donald Clump Betty Gardner...._................................Edith Courtright Aunt Minery a Boulder _ .............................Gail Kerns Olga Stopski.........—----------------------------Oramay Ballinger 52 Petunia Muggins ................................ Miriam Snider Kitty Clover ................................... Jane Schumacher Vivian Drew______________________________________ Dorothy Graf Irene Van Hilt___________________________________ Mary M. Nye Caroline Kaye ____________________________________ Minnie Ritter Sketch............................Donald Hunter and Stephen Ruch Stage Managers....................Neil Thompson and Stephen Ruch Business Manager................................. Edward White “HIS MARTIAL AUTHORITY” On Friday night, February 21, 1918, the Juniors presented “His Martial Authority,” the second play of the season. The Auditorium was filled and a large audience enjoyed the performance. The scenery for the play was exceptionally attractive but the effect suffered somewhat from the smallness of the stage which we hope will be remedied when a new stage is constructed in the near future. Miss Marguerite Loos, Junior English Teacher, very capably hand- led the coaching of this play. Cast of Characters: Mr. Featherstone............................. Gardner Hodgson Mrs. Featherstone............................... Helen Ritchey Penelope .................... „............... Beatrice Lowery Ethel Prendergast............ ................. Kathleen Henry Harry Prendergast ................................. Russell Stukey Uncle John __________ ...______________________ Harold Tipton Saunders........................................ Ralph North Supt. Clements suggested a “Patriotic Ministrel” for the benefit of the Athletic Association, which at once found favor with the student body. Because of the decided success this year it will become an an- nual production by this Organization. The first part of the program was composed of musical selections by pupils of the High School and several songs by the Girl’s Glee Club. This treat was greatly apprec- iated by the large audience and anyone who missed it lost an opportun- ity to hear something worth while. The second part of the entertainment was a minstrel, given by High School boys under the direction of Misses Mabel Curtiss and Lacie Perfect with Harold Phillips as Stage-manager. All the songs and jokes were well given, especially the song by Bob Throckmorton and the mon- ologue by Steve Ruch, while Harold Phillips as end-man made things lively. Everyone certainly enjoyed the whole program and will look forward to it’s coming again next year. The Patriotic Musical and Min- strel has certainly won its name and fame in our dramatic department. “WHAT BECAME OF PARKER” On April 19, the second Senior Play “What Became of Parker” was presented in a very successful manner. The play was coached by Miss Loos, who deserves much credit for her valuable services in the play as well as in “His Martial Authority.” The cast included: Misses Betty Click, Ruth Wolfe, Helen Apple- gate, Genevieve Hines; Messers. Edward White, George Alfred, Walter Sittler, Harold Hoyman, Stephen Ruch, John Silbaugh, Earl Shenker and Edwin Bolenbaugh. The third Senior play will close the dramatic season at L. H. S. This will be presented May 29th, Class Night, and we know will form a fitting close for the year. Miss Ethel Reasoner will be the coach and that speaks for itself. Since Miss Reasoner has been with us she has coached, “Rooms for Rent,” “That Letter-Which?”, “A Rival by Re- quest”, “Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard,” and “Professor Pepp”. Those who have seen these plays know that any and all of them speak for themselves and their coach. ATH LETICS REVIEW OF FOOT-BALL—1917 Owing to the fact that school did not take up until Sept. 20, foot- ball was given a late start. Coach McClure called the first practice as soon as possible, and nearly 30 men responded to the call. This crew of fellows, was for the most part “green not having had any previous experience. However the coach “dug in , giving the squad rolling and tackling practice, knocking off the rough spots. Three days after the first call, we played the heavy Ashville team, and the lack of experience and practice was magnified by the score 19-0. In this game, only three of last years letter men were back, Capt. Nourse, Moody, and Dungan. A practice game was secured with the boys of Co. D, and as a re- sult, Capt. Nourse received a broken ankle, which laid him up for the remainder of the season. The last Saturday in September was given to East High of Colum- bus, and the present champions of the state took the long end of the score 69-0. Although the score was very large, the fellows on the team put up a very scrappy fight and sheer weight overwhelmed them. Grov- es, a freshman, made a fine showing in this game, but Silbaugh and Robinson were put out for the season, this leaving another large gap. L. H. S. next met defeat three times, at the hands of South High, Zanesville and Aquinas. Our first win of the season came when we played Bremen on our own field. We took the long end of a 26-19 score but the following week, Circleville came over and gave us a drubbing by the tune of 39-0. Frank worked up an all-star team as a practice game and the coach tried some new plays. They worked very successfully the game being our way every minute of play. Our best and final game was piayed at Canal Winchester on “Turkey Day , and the team certainly did earn its Turkey dinner. Every man, realizing that it was the last game, played his hardest and took Winchester into camp by the tune of 13-7. In the middle of the season, Kiefaber was honored by being elect- ed captain, and “Kief certainly filled his position, always there and ready for more. The following are the games played: Sept. 22, Ashville 19 Lancaster 0 Sept. 29 East High 69 Lancaster .. 0 Oct. 5. South High 40 Lancaster 0 Oct. 20, Zanesville 39 Lancaster _... 0 Oct. 26 Aquinas 7 Lancaster 0 Nov. 2, Alumni 6 Lancaster 0 Nov 9. Bremen .19 Lancaster 26 Nov. 16 Circleville ...39 Lancaster 0 Nov. 22. All Stars 6 Lancaster 13 Nov. 29, C. Winchester .. 7 Lancaster 13 Opponents ...221 Lancaster 52 GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ BASKET BALL GAMES Canal Winchester Hi vs. L. H. S. On P eb. 1st we played the first game of the season away from home, at Canal Winchester. Both teams started in determined to win and when the first half was over the score stood 2-1 in our favor. On account of the unnecessary roughness, a change was made in referees and the game was cleaner and faster during the second half. In this game the playing of the entire team was very good but no one player starred. The close of the game brought victory for our team, altho the score was not high showed that if our team couldn’t score they were not going to allow the opposing team to score. C. W. H. S.—1 Loy McFarland L F Smith Stevenson Dildine R G Townsend Field goals—Hummel, 2; Shinn. Foul goals—Loy. L. H. S.—6 — Hummel — .Shinn — McLain ----- Haus ----Kerns — Brenner CROOKSVILLE HI VS. L. H. S. The game at Crooksville which was played on the evening of Feb. 2, was one of the fastest games of the season. The end of the first half found Crooksville in the lead, altho our team had tried very hard to keep them from scoring. At the beginning of the last half, our team really started to play and as a result we were victorious over our op- ponents. The work of Hummel and Shinn was very good during the last half as was also the pass work of the centers. The score and lineup are as follows: C. H. S 8 C. Cooke 0. Brown Noon R. F L. F L. H. S.—15 Kinsaid 2 C Haus Sutton M. Brown L. G Field Goals—Hummel, 3; Cooke; Brown. 5; Shinn; Brown, 3. Foul goals—Hummel, L. H. S. VS. ATHENS Lancaster made a trip to Athens for a return match expecting to have smooth sailing. Although they did turn in a victory, they certainly did have to do some real work. When Hancock played at Lancaster, she did not make such a good showing; but a lot of things can be accom- plished in three weeks, for they had developed a hundred per cent, both in floor work and in shooting. They had made a change of lineup, putt- ing a little, shifty man on forward and the change seemed to work won- ders with them. Hancock secured an early start on L. H. S., scoring eight points before you could say “Jack Rabbit”, but Lancaster soon woke up and evened the score at the middle whistle, it being 13 all. In the second half, Lancaster opened up and displayed more team work, with the result that Athens never had a look in. 58 The game was played on the University floor and since it is very large, many long passes were used. Lineup as follows: John Hancock, 16. L. H. S., 28. Wise...—______________ .._____X. F..„___.._____________ Dungan Edwards .......... ..........R. F___________ -.... Bolenbaugh Erick_______________________ C. _-------------------Gibson White.................... L. G_____________________Wiseman Link_______________________ R. G_____________________-.Willis Field Goals—Bolenbaugh, 5; Dungan, 2; Gibson, 3; Wiseman, 3; Edwards, 3; Wise, 2; Erick, 1. Fouls—Dungan, 2; White, 4. Referee— Davis. Halves, 20 minutes. WESTERVILLE Vs. LANCASTER Westerville again proved to be a big snag in Lancaster’s winning for this was the second defeat administered by them. I. Collier and Nicholson proved to be stumbling blocks, as they are fast and sure shots; as a result are the big scorers. Lancaster did not appear to have very much ginger and this may be explained by calling it lack of pep, the “mid-season slump”, exper- ienced by all teams. Another handicap to Lancaster was the floor. Although played on Otterbein Universitie’s gym., a better floor could have been insured at Crawfis. On three sides of the floor were steam radiators, which were not only hard but hot, and the baskets seemed to be ready to fly off the supports. These things of course, went against the grain of Lancaster. Lineup as follows: Westerville, 26. Lancaster, 11. Nicholson .................. L. F....—--..----------- Dungan L. Collier _.____________________ R. F....._.......... Bolenbaugh Elliot..... C. ______________________Gibson ______X. G.............. Wiseman-Mclntyre r. G. _____________________Willis -Nicholson, 5; I. Collier, 4; Elliot, Barnhart, Dungan, H. Collier.....— Barnhart......... Field Goals- 3 ; Willis. Foul Goals—Nicholson, 4; Dungan, 3. Referee—Mr. Dun- lap. Halves—20 minutes. GROVEPORT Vs. L. H. S. The L. H. S. girls were defeated at Groveport in one of the closest games of the season. The teams were tied three times during the game and also when the referee called time. In the over-time play, the Grove- port referee called two fouls on Lancaster and the opposing team shot both of them, thus making themselves victorious by two points. Our girls played very well considering the numerous draw-backs with which they had to contend. G H S., 18. L' H. S., 16. Van Gundy ...________________R. F--------....-..-....Hummel Long, Lorimer, Morgan Raimer............. Rager, Lauser ...... McKee —............ Morgan, Dolby ...........L. F............ ________- 1 C.............. .............2 C........... ..........R. G.............. __________X. G. ............ Field Goals—Hummel, 5; Van Gundy, 6; Goals—Hummel, 4; Van Gundy, 5.... Morgan, _____Shinn ....McLain ______Haus ..... Kerns ....Brenner Shinn. Foul ALUMNI V� . LANCASTER On Washington’s Birthday, the 22nd, L. H. S. dutifully paid homage to George Washington by defeating the Alumni 29-27, in a close game. This game was by far the best game of the season, and was attended by a record crowd. Altho it was called a basket-ball game, it resembled a wrestling match, and the greatest wrestler of the evening was “Gabe” Kilbarger. He by far surpassed all others in this time-honored art. The first half ended 10-9 in favor of the H. S. boys and they went back into the second half with a “do or die” look. They started off with a rush and scored 6 points before the Alumni realized it. How- ever they soon came back, tying the score, and the result of the game was always in doubt until the final whistle blew. The game ended 29-27 in favor of L. H. S. Lineup as follows: L. H. S., 29. Alumni, 27 Dungan ......._.—..............L. F.................. Kilbarger Bolenbaugh---------------------R. F____________________ Abbott Gibson ............ —---------— C. ................ Peet-Floyd Willis.................. ....L. G..................... Plinke Wiseman .......................R. G.. ................ Dilger Field Goals—Wiseman, 5; Dungan, 2; Willis, 1; Bolenbaugh, 1; Plinke, 4 ; Abbott, 2; Floyd, 2; Peet, 1; Dilger, 1; Kilbarger, 1. Fouls— Dungan, 11; Plinke, 3; Abbott, 2. Referee—Frank. Umpire—Myers. Time of halves—20 minutes. CROOKSVILLE Vs. L. H. S. The game with Crooksville at Lancaster ended victoriously for the girls of the purple and gold. Crooksville played ? good steady game, but we were able to out-play them and win by a larger score than the previous game. The work of the guards and centers was especially good as they were able to keep the ball at Lancaster’s end of the floor. C. H. S., 2. L. H. S., 12. Cooke ----------------- ...R, F............ Ritter, Hummel Brown...................... L. F................... Shinn Noon...................... 1 C...................... McLain 60 Kinsaid......................2 C ____________________ Haus Sutton.......................R. G............. —......Kerns Brown -----------------------L. G_____________________Kemmer Field Goals—Hummel, 5. Foul Goals—Shinn, Ritter, Brown Cooke. ALUMNAE Vs. L. H. S. On Feb. 22, the girls’ team was defeated for the third time during the season. The game was fast and our girls played very well, but they were not able to defeat a team made up of some of the best players L. H. S. ever had. The work of the entire team was fine and no individual player really starred. Miss Thomas scored the most for her team. Alumnae, 12. L. H. S., 10 Taylor, Burnett R. F Thomas L. F McCleery 1 c Kent 2 C Haus Kilbarger, Grav R. G Kpmmpr Groves L. G Field Goals—Thomas, 4; Hummel, 2; Shinn. Foul Goals—Taylor, 3; Shinn; Hummel, 3; Thomas. EAST HI Vs. L. H. S. In the game with East Hi on Mar. 1, L.H. S. was victorious by a score of 39 to 5. This is the first year for some time that East has had a girls’ team and all the players are new to the game, this and the fact that one of their best players was knocked out accounts for their hand- icap and defeat. Hummel scored the most for our team. E- H. S., 5. L. H. S., 39. Jamer.............—.......-....R. F----------------- Hummel Armstrong......................L. F................... Shinn Hays.............. -....... 1 C------------------- McLain Krepiss........... ......... 2 C----------------- Brenner Gaughran ......... ........ R. G............... -... Kerns Hudson ___________J.____-....L. G--------- --------- Kemmer Field Goals—Hummel, 10; Shinn, 3; Armstrong. Foul Goals—Jam- er, 2; Hummel, 2; Armstrong. O. S. S. D. Vs. L. H. S. On Saturday, the 23rd, Lancaster invaded the Deaf School at Co- lumbus, but did not bring home the bacon. The Deaf School has the reputation of being “sharks” and to back this up, they have won eleven straight games, including the Mt. Vernon Mts. However, it was a very fast game, and exceptionally clean, the O. S. S. D. displaying no foul tactics. The score at half was 28-18. In the second half, the rough game of the night before told on L. H. S. and O. S. S. D. raked in a total of 64 points for the whole game. Despite the large score, Lancaster made an excellent showing, for other teams had been beaten by much larger scores. Lineup: O. S. S. D., 64. L. H. S., 31 Sampson........................ L. F-------------- —.....Dungan La Fountain____________________ R. F _______________ Bolenbaugh Stottler,_______________________ C---------.-......... -..Gibson Bedman................... _L. G_____________ — Wiseman-Veidt Herthia______________________ R. G............ Willis-Mclntyre Field Goals:—Sampson 13; La Fountain, 7; Stottler, 5; Redman, 1; Herthia, 2; Liggett, 3; Bolenbaugh, 5; Dungan, 3; Wiseman, 3; Gibson 1; McIntyre, 1; Veidt, 1. Fouls—Sampson, 1; La Fountain, 1; Dungan 3. Referee—Mead. Time of halves—20 minutes. NEWARK V� . L. H. S. March came in rather roughly for L. H. S. for she suffered a 42-23 defeat at the hands of Newark. Newark came over as rather a dark horse, but she lived fully up to the expectations of all. Her team was very good and displayed excellent teamwork. Lancaster seemed a little “off color”, and was unable to stem Newark’s attack at any time, for her teamwork was absolutely poor, and when it came to shooting—well, the old saying is: “he couldn’t hit the side of a barn door, let alone a bas- ket,” and this held true in this game. However, L. H. S. will be waiting for Newark’s scalp next year. Newark, 42. Lineup as follows L. F Lancaster, 23. Dungan KilnAtrick R. F Bolenbaugh C Gibson Hnrnhv L. G Wiseman-Veidt Powers R. G._. ..Willis-Mclntyre-Halderman Field Goals—Mayer, 9; Kilpatrick, 7; Powers, 4 ; Hornby, 1; Bol- enbaugh, 4; Dungan, 3; Gibson, 3; Wiseman, 1. Fouls—Dungan, 3. Referee—Kilbarger. Time of halves—20 minutes. L. H. S. Vs. CANAL W. INDEPENDENTS The girls of the L. H. S. defeated the Winchester Independents in a fast game on the Winchester floor. Several of the girls on the opposing team were knocked out and because they hadn’t any subs they delayed the game several times. When the last girl was injured and they were wasting time hunting for some one to take her place the game was call- ed off as there were but 40 seconds to play. The pass work of the cen- ters and guards was good. C. W. IND., 9. Muller................ 61 R. F L. H. S., 11. __Hummel Badger, Boyer---------------- L. Shinn Boyer, Ringer..................1 C..... ........ — McLain Wright------------------------ 2 C.—.............. — Haus Wolson ......... -..... ....R. G.....-................ Kerns Rhoades.................... L. G------------------- Kemmer Field Goals—Hummel, 3; Badger, 4; Shinn. Foul Goals—Badger Hummel, 3. DELAWARE TOURNAMENT On March 7, the basket ball squad went to Delaware to take part in the annual race for honors of the state. The squad was entertained at the Chi Phi house and was shown excellent treatment. In the drawing, Xenia was allotted to L. H. S. and on Friday morn- ing, Lancaster’s first clash was held. Sad to say, it resulted in a defeat for the old school, thereby putting it out of the running. However in the afternoon, a consolation game was played with London, and here the earlier defeat was atoned for, by winning 21-5. In both of these 6 games, the team was very much off color and did not display any real form. Lineups as follow: Xenia, 26. L. H. S. 11 Stephan...........................L. F..„_________________Dungan Moore------------------------—R. F--------------------Bolenbaugh Shambaugh______________________C_________________________ Gibson Owens---------------------- X. G___________________ Wiseman Curlett ---------------------—R. G._ _______________Willis-Veidt Field Goals—Stephen, 5; Moore, 3; Shambaugh; Owens; Curlett; Bolenbaugh, 2 ; Dungan; Gibson; Willis. Foul Goals—Stephan; Moore 2. Referee—Martin. London, 5. Lancaster, 21. Davis.....----------------- L. F_____________________ Dungan Cornwell ....— - — .........R. F—-------------- Bolenbaugh Noland —-------------------- C--------------------- Gibson Rea......................... L. G------------------- Wiseman Market--------------------- R. G--------------------- Willis Field Goals—Bolenbaugh, 2; Dungan; Gibson, 2; Willis, 3; Wise- man, 2; Davis; Market. Foul Goals—Dungan, 1; Market, 1. 2 Tiwi LD JVakeThe Ancels ep. OBITUARY “His soul passed upward to his Lord, Just at the close of day, So friends and loved ones, Shed a tear! For “Girls’ Basketball’ slumbers here.” “Girls’ Basket Ball” was born on January 1, 1918, in Lancaster High School Gymnasium. He was beloved by all, especially the girls. After being carried around so many times with the team and usual- ly coming out victorious with the “Purple and Gold”, he took a trip to Sugar Grove on the night of Feb. 28, 1918. Here again he was victorious but on the way home he caught cold and after a short illness (in which he played and won two more games) a high fever resulted and after much neglect of duty and many cruel remarks (on part of L. H. S. faculty) he left this life on March 7, 1918, leaving beside a sorrowing group of friends among the rooters of Lan- caster, a bereaved team in L. H. S. as also in other cities, especially those of Roseville and Columbus. « Owing to the violation of Basket Ball rules by some of the players our Principal decided to cancel the remaining games of the season and so with the Winchester game ended our basket ball career for this year. The stand taken was for the good of both the players and the school reputation. We are very certain that such a thing will never again happen as the punishment will be as a remembrance for all future dis- obedience. Constance Hummel, better known as “Cotty’% played forward on the team this year. At the close of last year’s season she was elected business manager for the coming year. She was not only a good man- ager, but also one of the best players on the team and her absence from the game was keenly felt by all the players. “Cotty” is a Junior and will be with us next year to help make that team far better than this year’s has been. Mary Shinn the fastest floor girl on the team played forward. Whenever the ball went to Lancaster’s end of the floor she was sure to be there to get it and pass it to the other forward. It was through her speed that we were able to win so many games this year. “Shinny” will be a great aid to next year’s team. Helen McLain played center and her playing showed that she knew something about the game. She could out jump any of her opponents and with the aid of her other center kept the ball at Lancaster’s end of the floor. We are surely glad that Helen is not going to graduate this year as her presence will be a great benefit to the team of the com- ing year. Elizabeth Haus is a Freshman and a real basket ball player when it comes to playing side center. She could out run all of her opponents and was always ready to pass the ball down to her end of the floor. Haus has three more years to help make Lancaster’s team the best one in Ohio. Katherine Brenner another of our Freshman stars played guard. She was noted for her large size and her ability to throw the ball. She was one of the best guards on the team and her jolly nature won her many friends who wish her success in the coming years of her basket ball career. Ruth Kemmer played guard on the team and she played with all her might, altho not very tall she was so quick that she could out-play any of her opponents. Ruth is also a Freshie and has three more years to display her ability to play basket ball. Minnie Ritter played forward. She was fast and could run away from her guard and make a basket before her opponent knew what was going on. Minnie graduates this spring and will not be there to help us when next year’s squad is called out. Jeanette Stephens is a Sophomore and a real good forward. She played with a vim that could not be surpassed. “Little Steve” was a good shot as she showed whenever she was given the chance to play. She also will be with next year’s team. Mary Kerns, ’20, Captain 1918, Captain Elect 1919 Captain Kerns as a Freshman student at the High School made the Girls’ Basket Ball team and was awarded her “L”. She was rewarded for her good work by being elected as Captain of the 1918 team when again she was invaluable to the team. A more diligent and faithful worker was probably never on the local floor and again the letter girls showed their appreciation by electing Mary to the Captaincy of the 1919 team an honor never before shown to a player. Mary will be a Junior next year and will be with us two more years. Her services are inval- uable to the team—Coach. REVIEW OF BOYS’ BASKET BALL Probably, the event which helped materially in carrying through a successful season this year, was the class series. In these class games, a line was given upon all men and also ma- terial was developed wonderfully. These two factors gave us an early start on the road to victory and enabled us to better the standing of the school as compared with last year’s results. The year was started off in a fitting manner by defeating Grove- port 23-17, but the second game was dropped to West High of Colum- bus. John Hancock, of Athens, was defeated twice and also Winchester but the two games with Westerville proved stumbling blocks for Lan- caster. In the defeat of the Alumni, L. H. S. put itself on the local map as the team was composed of former stars. The end of the season proved disastrous to Lancaster as three consecutive games were lost although the final one resulted in a win from London. The members of the first team are: Captain Bolenbaugh, ’18, Forward. “Ed” proved to be very dangerous to any opposing player, being always aggressive and an excellent shot. He became a good leader, carrying the team thru’ a successful season. The school will suffer a severe loss through “Ed’s” graduation. Wiseman, ’18, Guard. A good basket ball player is a combination of a thing. He possesses the ability to think and act, the determination to win and the physical make-up to act quickly. “Bill” possessed these things and his true abil- ity was shown in the Alumni game. Faithfulness at practice and a de- termination to better his playing has done wonders for “Bill” who was a tower of strength to the local team—McClure. “Red” Gibson, ’22, Center. Red was “there” all the time and although a little slow in getting started, always played his man to death. He will be a big asset to the next three year’s teams and with a little more development will prove a star. Dungan, ’18, Forward. This player also gave every man he played, a run for his money. Irvine was especially good in floor work, and was always scrapping. Whenever he was near the basket, (it usually meant a basket) and next year’s team will miss this quality. Willi� , ’22, Guard. “Curly” proved to be a good guard always holding down his man and occasionally coming up the floor for a shot. He will be back for several years and will be a good nucleous around which to form a team. McIntyre, ’22, Guard. “Mac” did not get in the game much but when he was in, he al- ways gave a good account of himself, because of his bulldog tactics. Veidt, ’18, Guard. Veidt played a very consistent game whenever he was given the chance not only holding down his man but shooting baskets himself, and was a great help. Next year promises to bring forward a very substan- tial man when Charlie comes back on the floor. Shenker, ’18, Manager. He was always willing to do his share and never complained. It will be very hard to find a manager in years to come who will fill “Shenk’s” shoes in the same way. 66 COACH BOLENBAUGH DUNGAN WILLIS VEIDT 67 GIBSON WISEMAN i 68 McIntyre SHENKER YEAR’S RESULTS IN BASKET BALL Jan. 1. ’18. L. H. S 23 Groveport 17 Jan. 4, '18, L. H. S 14 West 27 Jan. 11, ’18, L. H. S 31 Hancock 11 Jan. 18, '18, L. H. S_______ 53 C. Winchester...................18 Jan. 25, '18, L. H. S.......... 16 Westerville................... 27 Feb. 1, ’18. L. H. S 27 At Winchester 11 Feb. 8,’18, L. H. S Feb. 15, ’18, L. H. S Feb. 22, ’18, L. H. S Feb. 23, ’18. L. H. S 28 At Hancock 11 At Westerville 29 Alumni 31 At 0. S. S. O 16 26 27 63 Mar. 1, ’18, L. H. S 23 Newark 42 Mar. 8, ’18, L. H. S. . 11 Xenia 26 Mar. 8, ’18, L. H. S 21 London 5 Total Points, L. H. S 318 Opponents 316 69 Presentation of “LV At a chapel meeting Mr. McClure presented “L’s” to members of the ooys’ and girls’ basket ball teams in appreciation of their work. The following received them: Ed. Bolenbaugh, Irvine Dungan, John Gibson Wm. Wiseman, Harold Willis, Paul McIntyre, Chas. Veidt, Earl Shenker Mgr.; Mary Kerns, Helen McClain, Katherine Brenner, Ruth Kemmer, Mary Shinn, Elizabeth Haus, Constance Hummel, Minnie Ritter, Jean- ette Stephens. The last week in February, a meeting was held by the football squad and Harold Moody was elected Captain by a unanimous vote. After this meeting, chapel was held, and Coach McClure, presented L’s to the following: Captain Kiefaber, Dungan, Veidt, Wiseman, Shenker, Fisher, Hyde, Willis, Orhm, Moody, Halderman, Shonk, and McIntyre. The Coach was also presented with an L by Capt. Kiefaber, to show the appreciation of the squad for his faithful work. SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS 70 LITERARY SOCIETY President ...................................... ... Donald Hunter Vice-President __________________________________ Mary Kern Secretary...................................... Gardner Hodgson Critic_________________________________________ Helene Applegate Despite the double sessions and the many other hindrances the Literary Society has advanced remarkably. It is with pride that the class of T8 look upon it for they were new together. In 1914 a bunch of green material in shape of the class of '18 and the Literary Society entered L. H. S. They have both developed under the inspiring influ- ences of Lancaster High. We are sorry to say that many of its staun- chest members graduate this year and the last of the charter members William Wiseman and John Silbaugh. The following Seniors have been faithful members for four years: Helene Applegate, Ruth Mark- wood, Gail Kerns, Mary Margaret Nye, Clara Singrey, Miriam Snider, William Wiseman, Donald Hunter and Irvine Dungan. The Society has found a new ally, however, in the class of '21. These Freshmen will take that place that the Seniors vacate as they, of all the classes, are the most interested. The programs which used to be long and prosy, have gradually de- veloped into the kind that make an evening of entertainment. Wit and humor are the predominating characteristics. You will never know how much of good friendship and social en- joyment you’ve missed in your High School course until you join this Society. The programs for the past few meetings have been as follows: MARCH 4TH Current Events....................................... Verne Silbaugh Ohio History ------------------------------_------------ Carl Ochs Humorous Story............................. Mary Kerns Anecdotes------------------------------------------ John Kinzer Extemporaneous Speeches: The Russian Situation...........;.....................Ralph Beck The Junior Play................................ Richard Mattox Basket Ball —............................Jane Stephens, Russell Stukey Senior Rhetoricals ................................ Mary M. Nye High School Athletics............................... Gail Kerns High School Agriculture.......................... Harold Hoyman Should we have a Basket Ball Team...............Vorys McLaughlin Debate: Resolved that military training should be compulsory in all High Schools. Affirmative—Walter Sittler, Russell Stukey. Negative—Gardner Hodgson, Harley Thomas. Judges decided in favor of the affirmative. Critics report. Adjournment. MARCH 18TH Current Events ......Jane Stephens, Thelma Hilyard, Walter Sittler Patriotic Story.................................. Gail Kerns Anecdotes............................. ..._....Paul McIntyre Extemporaneous Speeches: My Favorite Study and Why.......................Vorys McLaughlin The Americans in France.............................. Ralph Beck War Gardens....................................... Hester Alspach Russian Peace Treaty ........................... Walter Sittler War Chest Campaign................................Verne Silbaugh 71 Debate—Resolved that the Federal government should own the coal mines. Affirmative—Harold Hoyman, Pauline Donelly. Negative —Richard Mattox, Vorys McLaughlin. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Critic’s report. Adjournment. APRIL 15TH Current Events.............................. Thelma Hilyard St. Clair.................... ...:.____________ Mary Grey Humorous Story......... ................ Clara Singrey Extemporaneous speeches: The Progress of the War........................ „..Carl Ochs Extemp. Debate—Which is the better vehicle, the horse and bug- gy or automobile?”—William Wiseman and Irvine Dungan. A Membership Campaign ......................... Eva Lamon A Slacker.................. .................. Arthur Mowery The L. H. S. Ministrel ..................................Gail Click The “L” Association ..........‘........ 1......Constance Hummell The Literary Picture ........................ Ruth Markwood Extemp. Debate. “Which is the worthier household animal the dog or cat?” Helene Applegate and Harold Hoyman. Debate proper:—Resolved, that picture shows and libraries should be open on Sunday. Affirmative— Charles Rose, Carl Ochs and Rich- ard Mattox. Negative—Irvine Dungan, William Wiseman and Harold Hoyman. Judges decided in favor of negative. Critic’s Report. Adjournment. 73 COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT BOOKKEEPING The enrollment in the Bookkeeping Department for the year 1917 -18 was considerably heavier than that of preceding years, and included a number of post-graduates who availed themselves of this opportuni- ty to supplement their regular high school course with the work of the Commercial Department. The first semester was devoted largely to the study of elementary bookkeeping, special attention being given to the analyzing of trans- actions and preparing of business statements, such as the Trading, Pro- fit and Loss, Resource and Liability, etc. During the second semester advanced bookkeeping was taken up, the work being in the form of wholesale accounting, with special col- umn journal and cashbook, customers’ ledger and other auxiliary books. Thorough drills were given in such subjects as the preparing of analy- tic statements, opening and closing of double-entry books, adjusting of partners interests, and preparing of general business statements. SHORTHAND Twenty-six pupils have been enrolled in shorthand throughout the year. The entire text on theory in Gregg shorthand has been completed with a thorough review. Eleven pupils have submitted examination papers for the Complete Certificate on the theory, which requires an average of 95 per cent on each lesson, making twenty-six test papers. These papers are now in the hands of the Gregg examiner of New York City, and there is no doubt but that a favorable report will be received. The post-graduates and seniors were given the privilege of two periods during the second semester, in order to take up dictation, which is really the second year’s work. Those who availed themselves of this opportunity have progressed nicely and are now writing shorthand at a fair rate of speed. As a whole the pupils in the Commercial Department have shown an interest in their work and are to be commended for their efforts. 74 PERSONNEL OF HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Director, Ralph Sexauer. First Violins, Oramay Ballinger, Marian Beery, Doris Tidd, Mary Dickson, Ferdinand Brasseur, Russell Stukey, Ralph Nourse and Carl Blume. Second Violins, Clara Singrey, Daniel Hoffman, Joseph Altfater. First Clarinet, Willis Wolfe. Second Clarinet, Neil Thompson, Albert Pfeiffer, (Business Mgr.) First Cornet and Assistant Director, Martin Shonting. Second Cornet, Dewey Deeds, Paul Stoudt. Horn, James Sears. Piano, Clarence Maukins. Drums, Emmitt Erick. —Trombone, Claude Jewell. Vocalist, Kathleen Henry. The school year 1917-18 in the Lancaster High School has been a remarkable 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. One of the most delightful things in connection with it all has been the generosity with which these young musicians have given their talent for the enjoyment of other people. Not only have they assisted upon every public occasion such as lectures, plays, etc., at the High School but several times have they gone out into the city to assist various or- ganizations including a number of churches. In addition of all of this they have conducted their affairs on a strictly business basis due in a large part to the untiring efforts of Albert Pfeiffer their Business Manager and Martin Shonting, Assistant Direc- tor. The organization has been in existence for several years and has always done good work. Never before in the history of the school have the outside people been so interested. Mr. Candee, one of our most prominent business men played the part of the good Samaritan and do- nated to the orchestra many volumes of music. The school board also buy our music and finance our organization. Our plan is to give a con- cert later in the year, the funds from which will buy a remembrance for the school as a memento of the year’s work. Every member showed a spirit of helpfulness, good fellowship and co-operation to help make the year successful. 75 ALUMNI NOTES 1856 Belle Bevelling:..—..............................New York, New York Mrs. Granger, (nee Mamie Reese) ....... _..............Zanesville, Ohio. 1857 Mrs. J. B. McNeil (nee Clara Martin) ................ Lancaster, Ohio Susan Weakley_________________________________________Ann Arbor, Mich. 1863 Mary Hite —------------------------------------------ Lancaster, Ohio. 1864 Mrs. S. J. Wolfe (nee Mary Hamilton) ____________________Lancaster, O. Mrs. Nevin (nee Fannie Borland) .......................Columbus, Ohio. Ella Brumfield --------------------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio. Emma Brumfield___________________________________________Lancaster, O. 1865 Mrs. Fromlet (nee Julia Beck) _________________________Lancaster, Ohio 1867 Sadie Bell---------------------- —...—..............Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. Griswold (nee Anna Reck) ____________________ ....Lancaster, Ohio William Davidson, Attorney............... _............Lancaster, Ohio 1869 Etta Kauffman ....................................... Columbus, Ohio. Ella Hite, City Librarian..............................Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. C. T. McCoy (nee Maggie Sturgeon) ................-..Lancaster, O. Alice Carter----------------- _------------------------Lancaster, Ohio 1871 Ella Trout........................ ---------—.....Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. E. Giesy (nee Becca Hood) ........ ..............Lancaster, Ohio J. C. Scott, Dentist..—----------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio 1872 Anna Davidson--------------------------------- ....--Lancaster, Ohio J. Francis Trout, Physician.......................... Lancaster, O. 1873 Hattie Billinghurst............................... Lancaster, Ohio H. B. Peters, President Fairfield National Bank........Lancaster, Ohio 1874 Arthur I. Vorys, Attorney------------------------------ Columbus, Ohio. 1877 Mrs. Drinkle (nee Kate Vorys) ________________________ Lancaster, Ohio Fannie Mumaugh--------------------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio George P. Rising, Vice-Pres. Fairfield National Bank ....Lancaster, O. Mrs. Whiley (nee Sarah Wiseman) ................... Lancaster, Ohio 1878 Maggie Effinger------------------------------------ Lancaster, Ohio 1879 Lulu Davidson ------- -............................ Lancaster, Ohio 1880 Emma Cook, Teacher............................... Lancaster, Ohio Alice Mithoff —------------------------------------ Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. R. Rising (nee Rose Sturgeon) ________________ Lancaster, Ohio 1882 Mike Effinger, in Postoffice ______________________ Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. Alfred (nee Etta Mithoff) ................... Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. Peet (nee Mattie Vorys) ____________________________ Lancaster, O. 1883 Fannie Wetzler, Newspaper Reporter..................... Lancaster, O. Mrs. J. Mayer, (nee Susie Mechling) -------------------- Lancaster, O. 1884 Mrs. Charles Outcalt (nee Birdie Conselyea) ....—...Lancaster, Ohio. 1885 Harry K. Beck, Asst. Cashier, Fairfield Nat. Bank------Lancaster, O. Mrs. Howard McClenaghen (nee Adah Carter) ............. Lancaster, O. 1887 George O. Beery, Physician ........ ............... Lancaster, Ohio. Fred B. Whiley_____________________ —____________ Lancaster, Ohio. 1889 Alice Malone, Osteopathic Physician................— Lancaster, Ohio. Bertha Peters, In Fairfield Nat. Bank....—...........Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. C. P. Wiseman (nee Anna Wetzler) .............. Lancaster, Ohio. Amos Thomas, In Farmer’s and Citizen’s Bank.............Lancaster, O. 1890 Mrs. John Gardner (nee Margaret Wyman) ------------- --Lancaster, O. Frank M. Acton, Probate Judge ....................... Lancaster, O. Elisabeth O’Grady, Teacher------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio. Guy Rockey________________ -...-__________________ Lancaster, Ohio. 1891 Robinson Whiley, Agriculturist......................... Lancaster, O. Waldo Wolfe, Pharmacist___________________ —------Lancaster, Ohio. Lacie Perfect, English Teacher............-.....Lancaster High School Mrs. Robert Giesy (nee Mabel Wolfe) ................—Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Bertram Swinnerton (nee Elizabeth Boerstler) ...Carnegie, Penn. 1892 Mrs. Will Bauman (nee Mae Spybey) ............. —...Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. Samuel Whiley (nee Lulu Willey) ............ Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. Wm. Gravett (nee Louise Rippman) .............. Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. F. Swartz (nee Dora Walter) ....................... Bremen, O. 1893 Will Repass ..............-........................ Lancaster, Ohio. Lawrence Thomas, Lecturer for the Educational Thrift Service Co. ........................................ Lancaster, Ohio. Annette Schleckman, Music Teacher .—.............. Lancaster, Ohio. Maude Welsh ................................. Lancaster, Ohio Morton Clover, Chemist............... —...-.......Detroit, Michigan Mrs. Wm. Joos (nee Anna Justus) ..................... Lancaster, O. Mrs. H. Lovett (nee Mamie Proxmire) .....—............. Barberton, O. 1895 Arthur Walters, Druggist —........................ Lancaster, Ohio Besse Outcalt, Teacher.......—----------- —..... — Lancaster, Ohio. 1896 Harold Reeves .................................... Lancaster, Ohio. Jessie Sites _______________________________ Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Samuel McCracken (nee Bessie Whiley) .............. Lancaster, O. Mrs. Joseph Mattox (nee Fannie Wyman) ................. Lancaster, O. Hettie Thomas, Missionary........................ -..Nagaski, Japan Frank Spybey_______________________________ Lancaster, Ohio 1897 Mary E. Shutt, Teacher .................. —........ Lancaster, Ohio Walter Scott, Dentist_________________________________ Lancaster, O. Clarke Axline, Physician-----------—..... ....—..— Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. S. Wilson (nee Susie Ulrich) ................. Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. Ed. McManamy (nee Emma Zimmerman) ..............Lancaster, Ohio. Ida Schleckman ............................ ...Lancaster, Ohio. 1898 Mrs. Arthur Walters (nee Edna Bell) —.............. Lancaster, Ohio. 77 Mrs. Joseph Dallow (nee Zella Trimble) .......-.......Lancaster, Ohio. Agnes North, Teacher.............. ._..............._ Lancaster, Ohio. Flora Fossler, Teacher............................... Lancaster, Ohio Clara Pickering ................................ .Lancaster, Ohio. 1899 Theodore Proxmire, Physician —....-......_...... .....Lake Forest, 111. Wayne Spybey.............—......... 1............... Lancaster, Ohio. 1900 Helen Towsen.................................................Lancaster, Ohio. Bess Wolfe---------------------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio. 1901 Iva Wells, Teacher,.................... —........... Lancaster, Ohio. Hiram Perry, Instructor, O. S. U_____________________ Columbus, Ohio. 1902 Mrs. Paul Durant (nee Louise Groff) ________________ Lancaster, Ohio. Phil Peters, Cashier, Fairfield National Bank.........Lancaster, Ohio. Ray Smith --------------------------------------- Toledo, Ohio. Elmer Trimble, Westinghouse Co. _____________________ Pittsburg, Penn. 1903 Mrs. Harry DeLancy (nee Gertrude Beck)............ -..Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Earl Hyde (nee Edna McCleery) ___________________Kingston, Canada Mrs. Ralph Pearce (nee Katherine Rippman) ............ Pittsburg, Penn. Lulu Gillespie ----------—........................... Lancaster, Ohio. Joseph Gourley, Instructor, University of New Hampshire. 1904 James McCleery, Attorney................................Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Harry Beck (nee Amelia Klein) _________________ Lancaster, Ohio. Ethel Ward............................................ Lancaster, Ohio Emily Gifford-------------------- I-----—..-......... Lancaster, Ohio 1905 Rilla Coen ...............................................Lancaster, Ohio. Helen Whiley, Instructor, Damrosch Musical Institute, New York, N. Y. Sophia Geiser, Teacher................................. Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Jacob Kirn (nee Irene Gromme)______________________ Lancaster, Ohio 1906 Lorena Garrison Teacher of Spanish and History Lancaster, High School Florence Meyers, Teacher.....-........................ -..Lancaster, Ohio. Carl Brown, Physician....................................... Bremen, Ohio. Floy Courtright —--------------- ..----------------------- Columbus, Ohio. 1907 Wayne Courtright----------------------------------------- Columbus, Ohio Mary Agnes Beck...................................... Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Clyde Mattox (nee Nelle DeLancy) _________________ Lancaster, Ohio. Margaret Ritchie---------------------------------- „ Cincinnati, Ohio. Adale Aten, Teacher, Marion High School_____________________ Marion, Ohio. Mary Silbaugh, Teacher......................... Lancaster High School Louis Hill, Instructor..... .......—Western Reserve Medical College 1908 Earl Foreman ---------------------------- —.............Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. J. Walter Jeffries (nee Margaret Clark) _____________ Columbus, Ohio Mrs. Frank E. Smith (nee Myrtle Ginder) ..:...............Lancaster, Ohio. Henrietta Gromme, Domestic Science Teacher.............Columbus, Ohio. Evelyn Mack, Teacher.................................... Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Glenn Crumley (nee Ethel Gillespie) ............... Lancaster, Ohio. Blanche Nicolia ---------------------------------------- Cleveland, Ohio. 1909 Dorothy Durain ..... Sarah Erick_________ Bess Hammack, Teacher Lancaster, Ohio. ..Lancaster, Ohio. .Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Adolph Kaumeyer (nee Louise Plinke) ------------- Detroit, Mich. Floy Shallenberger...................... —.....Lancaster, Ohio. Elsie Smith, Teacher .............................—...Lansing, Mich. Harry Jackson, ..................................... Detroit, Mich. Grace Shue, Teacher.............. ................ Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Herman Getter, (nee Mable Barr) ................. Amanda, Ohio. 1910 Paul Beck, Optometrist.................. ....—.......Lancaster, Ohio. Charles Drinkle, Teacher ............. _....—w Crawfis High School Elsie Durain ----.„---------------------------------..-Ipsilanti, Mich. Mrs. Theodore Alfred (nee Lauretta Harbison) ....... Lancaster, Ohio. Ralph Acton, Penn. Railroad Co..................... Lancaster, Ohio. Earl Tobin __________ .._____________________ Springfield, Ohio. Charles Miller, Attorney.......................... Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Jake Hoffman (nee Mable Clare Smith) ----------- Columbus, Ohio. Beulah Oberdorfer____________________________________Lancaster, Ohio. Frank DeLancy --------------------------------- Cleveland, Ohio. Mary Hershberger, Teacher .................... Lancaster High School Aileen Townsley ......„.......................... Springfield, Ohio. 1911 Prudence Jackson, Teacher-------------------- —.....Lancaster, Ohio. Fred Corwin ______________________________________ Lancaster, Ohio. Ed. Towt, (in poultry Business) ..................-...Lancaster, Ohio. Minnie Amerine, Teacher ---------------- —...... Carroll High School Clara Floyd, Teacher .............................. Lancaster, Ohio. Catherine Gillispie, Teacher..................... Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Robt. Radebaugh (nee Margaret Sites) _ -........Lancaster, Ohio Mrs. Walter Graf (nee Hazel Tobias) ...........—...-..Lancaster, Ohio Mary Valentine —______________________________________ London, Ohio Roy Duncan, Optometrist--------------------------- Columbus, Ohio Frank Watson_________________________________________ Lancaster, Ohio Elizabeth Whiley.................... -.........-.....Lancaster, Ohio. Georgene Courtright, Teacher -------------------- Rushville, Ohio. 1912 Cora Dupler___________________ -...-................Lancaster, Ohio. Kathleen Floyd, Art Teacher .....-................. Lancaster, Ohio. Louise Griswold, Editor Women’s Page, Huntington Advertiser, ...........................................Huntington, W. Va. Elsie Imler, Teacher------- -------------------------Lancaster, Ohio. Lester Cooper, C. A. C. R. R__________________ -..Lancaster, Ohio. Mary Gray ...........................................Lancaster, Ohio. Edna Baumgardner...........................-................ Lancaster, Ohio. Terrence Malone ........................ ............- Buffalo, N. Y. 1913 Wallace Barr, Agriculturist, ------------------------ Amanda, Ohio. Walter Conkle ..................................................Detroit, Mich. Harry Fisher, Agriculturist .......................—.Lancaster, Ohio. Anna Lou Hyde________________ —----------------------- Columbus, Ohio. Ruth Lamb...................................... .Lancaster, Ohio. Ruth Sprankle ....-.....................—..-........ Portsmouth, Ohio. Mrs. Balthaser (nee Helen Wolf) .................... Lancaster, Ohio. Harold Barnhill, Logan Brick Co.......................... Logan, Ohio. Minnie Swartz --------------------------------------- Bremen, Ohio. Elizabeth Shaw -------------------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio 1914 Walter Graf, Civil Engineer................. —.......Lancaster, Ohio. Herbert Malone, O. W. U., —-------------------------- Delaware, Ohio Roscoe Vogel.................................... -..Lancaster, Ohio. Martin Walker, Martin Hardware Co.......-............ Lancaster, Ohio. Rosa Bush, Telephone Operator.......—................ Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Albert Ream (nee Marie Smith)..................Lancaster, Ohio. Lucile Stout, ------------------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio. Hazel Wadsworth, Mt. Carmel Hospital................ Columbus, Ohio Ernestine Hoffman ..................................Lancaster, Ohio Margaret Crowley.................................._ Cleveland, Ohio. Clarence Apple Western Reserve ____________________ Cleveland, Ohio Mary Ellen Radebaugh, Mt. Carmel Hospital...........Columbus, Ohio 1915 Hugh Bumgardner, Farmer-------------------------Sugar Grove, Ohio. Orvel Blazer, O. S. U. ---------------------- Columbus, Ohio. Paul CuHumber------------------- —.............. Lancaster, Ohio Dwight Deffenbaugh, O. S. U............. Columbus, Ohio. Fred Gerhard, Farmer----------------------------- Lancaster, Ohio. Joseph Hewetson, O. S. U-------------------------_--Columbus, Ohio. Fred Hoffman-------------- -.................... Lancaster, Ohio Russell Saunders —__________________ _____________Columbus, Ohio Karl Schneider, Florist________________________ .Lancaster, Ohio Norman Schneider, Florist....................... Lancaster, Ohio. Charles Vorys-------------------------------------__Ann Arbor, Mich. Carol Condit, with C. W. Woodin Co. .......... ..Lancaster, Ohio. Leota Gwartney............................................Lancaster, Ohio. Theresa Holland, Teacher............. _...........Sugar Grove, O. Ruth Miller....................... —.........—......Lancaster, Ohio. Esther Ochs, O. S. U---------------------------------Columbus, Ohio. Ada Mallon, Teaching near......—_________________ Groveport, Ohio. Harry O’Bear------------------------------------ Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Chas. Wagner (nee Lelia Saine) ............... Rushville, Ohio. Mrs. Fred Beery (nee Leefe Reese) . Mildred Wharton ................... Catherine Wolfe, Teacher .......... 1916 ..Lancaster, Ohio Enterprise, Ohio. ..Lancaster, Ohio. Ralph Geiser___________________________ Paul Leitnaker, Farmer________L......... Harold Lobaugh_________________________ Donald McClenaghan, Farmer...._........ Harold Rowles__________________________ Russell Sheets_________________________ Gretchen Holland_______________________ Earl Bauman____________________________ Minnie Ballmer, O. U. _________________ Mary Beck, O. S. U.____________________ Fern Bolenbaugh ....................... Ruth Busby, O. S. U.................... Helen Gray ............................ Eleanor McBroom _______________________ Doris Mossman.......................... Gladys Sheets _________________________ Helen Vera_____________________________ Josephine Wilson_______________________ Ethel Young, teacher at Stone School near Alice Simcox __________________________ Faye So It_____________________________ Clifford Tibbs_________________________ Edna Fisher, O. U. ____________________ — ....Lancaster, Ohio ------Thurston, Ohio. — ..Cleveland, Ohio. ..—...Lancaster, Ohio. ......Lancaster, Ohio ....Sugar Grove, Ohio ...Sugar Grove, Ohio ------Sugar Grove, O. .........Athens, Ohio. -----Columbus, Ohio. ------- Lancaster, O. -----Columbus, Ohio. ........Lancaster, Ohio. ------Sugar Grove, O. .........Lancaster, Ohio. ----Lancaster, Ohio. .........Dunkirk, Ind. ----Lancaster, Ohio. ......Lancaster, Ohio. ---- Lancaster, Ohio. ----Lancaster, Ohio. ..-..Lancaster, Ohio. ---------..Athens, O. 1917 Alcides Brasseur, with Hup Clothing Co............... Lancaster, Ohio. Gerald Hewetson, Rodman with County Surveyors.........Lancaster, Ohio. Noel Horn, Brown’s Grocery ......................... Lancaster, Ohio. Robert Sharp--------------------------------------Sugar Grove, Ohio. Nellie Behrens ...........................-.....-.....Lancaster, Ohio. Ruth Derbyshire ................................... Lancaster, Ohio. Myrtle Horseman, at the Syndicate ........-...........Lancaster, Ohio. Marcella McClenaghan ----------------—........-...Lancaster, Ohio. Shearl Miller, attending Crawfis Normal School. Dorothy Rarick.....................................Lancaster, Ohio. Viola Thrush, Teacher at Cedar Heights School.....Lancaster, Ohio. Clara Singrey, ’18, Alumni Editor. (Note—This list, along with those published in the two previous issues of the “Mirage” makes an almost complete list of graduates.— Editor.) 81 Can You Imagine:— Bill Wiseman in Knee Trousers? Pats Pairan without dimples? Lester Horn talking to a girl without blushing? Ed. White without his hair curled? A class in which Sarah Short didn’t ask at least ten questions. Jane Schumacher in an ankle dress? Dick Mattox in long Pants? “Ede” Courtright without powder on her nose? Walter Sittler talking to any girl but Midge Reef? Minnie Ritter six feet tall and weighing one hundred and fifty pounds? Dewey Deeds walking to school when there is a “coaley” coming his way. Ruth Markwood with curly hair? Albert Ruff in a full dress suit? Mae Conrad out of humor? 82 Mary Margaret Nye not wearing her “khaki” sweater? Paul Cooney not in love with Sarah Short? A minute in which Helene Applegate has not spoken a word? Ora May Ballinger without a Spit-curl over her left eye? Betty Click without her “nerves”? Mr. Hickson not managing the funds of L. H. S.? Don Hunter not being in love? Miss Curtiss—“Vorys what is the past tense of ‘See'?” McLaughlin—“Seen.” Miss C.—“No, it is ‘Saw'.” McLaughlin—“Then if a sea fish swims by me it becomes a saw fish when it is past and can’t be seen.” Mr. Flood (in Physics)—“Richard, tell the difference between electricity and lightning.” Dick Mattox—“You don't have to pay anything for lightning.” Miss Reasoner—“James, please stop that talking.” Jimmy—“Alright, if it comes my way.” Mr. Flood (in Physics)—“Give me an example of elasticity.” “Steve” Ruch—“The human being’s neck.” Neil Thompson—“It is glorious to die in arms.” “Steve” Ruch—“Well, Tommy, that depends entirely in whose arms you are.” Ed. White—“What do you say to a tramp in the park Betty?” Betty Click—“Goodness! Why I never speak to the horrid things”. At Wool worth’s Music Counter. Robert Throckmorton—“Something I can do for you?” Faye Wharton—“Yes, Have you “Kissed me in the Moonlight?” Robert—“Well-er-a-you ought to know.” Evidently he hadn’t studied lately. Mr. Flood—“George Alfred, will you tell us what was the subject of the last chapter you studied in Physics?” George—“Nagnetism.” Then why did the class laugh? Miss Curtis—“What is the meaning of ‘aaller ego’?” Freshie—“Other I.” Miss C.—“Use it in a sentence.” Freshie—“He winked his allei ego.” Mr. Flood—“Does the moon affect the tide?” George Alfred—“No, merely the untied.” History Teacher—“James Sears, do you know anything about the battle of Saratoga?” Jimmy—“Yes’um. But the censorship is so strict, I’m not allowed to tell it.” Two Irishmen were crossing a bog one day when one of them fell into a mud hole. His companion running to a nearby farm house, asked the loan of a spade. “What do you want it for?” asked the farmer. “Sure, Mike is stuck in the bog and I want to dig him out”, was the answer. “How far is he sunk?” questioned the farmer. “Up to the ankles.” “Be gorra, then he can easy walk out.” “He can’t,” exclaimed Pat. “He’s in wrong end up.” Miss Reasoner—“Wright what part of speech is ‘woman’?” Amerine—“Woman is not part of it but all of it.” “What’s your dog’s name, Charlie?” “Ginger!” “Does he bite?” “Naw! Ginger snaps.” A recent church notice in a small town read. “A potato pie supper will be held on Saturday evening.” Subject for Sunday morning “A Night of Agony.” Big Automobile Accident. Willis Wolfe driving Ford runs into an alley and the cause unknown, but witnesses say that driver was paying more attention to the fair-haired Lucile than to the steering wheel.” John Silbaugh—“Say, do you know I have a new theory about getting through examinations.” Companion—“Good Heavens! What was that noise?” Silbaugh—(wearily)—“Only Mr. Hickson and my latest theory ex- ploded.” Miss Garrison—“What is an ‘ally’?” Freshie—“An ally is a baby street.” Miss Loos—“Gardner, define syntax.” Gobbo—“Oh, ab-er-why, I didn’t know there was any tax on sin.” Mr. Hickson—“Don, state the relation between the Lieutenant- Governor and the Governor.” Clump—“The Lieutenant-Governor assists the Governor in time of death or removal.” Teacher—“What name is given to the English soldiers?” Lovetta W.—“I don’t know.” Teacher—“You should know that name vary well.” Lovetta—“Oh, yes, Tommies!” Miss Soule (In Freshman Algebra Class)—“What is the meaning ofx?” Freshie—“Well, its a sign you use when you don’t know what you are talking about.” A Sophomore was sent to the store for a certain English book, but had forgotten the title. The clerk asked if he couldn’t remember any- thing about the title. “Well, er, it said something about the women in the lake.” replied the Sophomore. Lost—“My little porker. Responds to the name of Wright—Mrs. F. W. Amerine. Favorite Songs of Two Freshmen. Dot—“Oh, Johnny! Oh, Johnny!” Johnny—“I hear you calling me.” Don’t spit on the floor, Remember Mr. Flood. It was so quiet you could hear Betty Click. If Miss Soule is tall, is Sarah Short? Biff the Kaiser on the nose The harder you hit him, the farther he goes. Walter Rugh (to Don Hunter)—“What kind of a job are you fib ted for, Don? Don Hunter—“I could make good as a cook in a raw food restaur- ant.” Mr. Flood—“What do we mean by a land flowing with milk and honey?” Pauline Weis—“They raised cows and bees there.” If Mississippi wore Louisiana’s New Jersey, what would Delaware1' If Montana Plows would Idaho? Mr. McCandlish—“Is there any flax raised in the United StatesV Freshie—“Yes, in Ireland.” V. Silbaugh—“If I undertake to hit you am I an undertaker?” McLaughlin—“No, but you’ll need one.” Brilliant Junior —“Gee! It smells like rotten eggs in the Lab.” Listener—“What is it?” Junior—“Oh, Its Mr. McClure—oh I mean—his mixing chemicals”. Miss Hershberger—“Miesse, Translate this sentence.” Miesse B.—“Caesar sic dedo et dicat agessi lictum. Caesar sicked de dog on de cat and I guess he licked him. ” Hickson (to John Silbaugh)—“Good morning John. I am glad to see you early of late. You used to be behind before, but now you are first of last.” In the parlor there were three. She, the parlor lamp, and he; Two is company, no doubt. So the little lamp went out. First Soldier—(looking at two pictures of himself)—“Which do you think is the better Mike?” Second Soldier—“Well, personally, I think the one in the gas mask is the better.” Jack Spratt could eat no fat; His wife could eat no lean; Now no one can eat anything. But a slice of navy bean. At the Red Cross—“Have you ever had experience in Red Cross work?” Helen Moody—“Well, I rather think so. My brother owns a fliv- Max Taylor reciting in Agriculture. Mr. McCandlish—“Max, how can you keep potatoes from sprout- ing?” Max Taylor-----“By eating them.” Freshie—“Gee! I don’t feel very well. I’ve got a cold in my head.” Junior—“You’re lucky to have a cold in it. I always thought it was empty.” Chunky North—“Gee Whiz! Why don’t the School Board buy the classics and let us buy the other books?” . Favorite Songs of Famous People. “Sweet Adeline”—Donald Hunter. “Love Me and the World is Mine”—Neil Thompson. “I don’t Want To Get Well”—Russell Stukey. “My Bonnie Sweet Bessie”—D. M. Hickson. “Count Your Blessings”—Ethel H. Reasoner. Colonel—Well, what do you want? Hobo—Colonel, believe me, I am no ordinary beggar. I was at the front. Colonel—You were? Hobo—Yes sir, but I couldn’t make ’em hear, so I came around to the back—Puck. Stukey—“How did you get in to see the show? I thought you were broke.” Hodgson—“I passed a counterfeit quarter.” Stukey—“Well, how was the show?” Hodgson—“Oh, I got my money’s worth anyway.” Newspaper Man—“I should like to telegraph home immediately that the commanding general is an idiot. Officer—I am very sorry sir. but the department allows no strict military secrets to be let out.—Widow. He—How long does it take you to dress in the morning? She—Oh, about twenty minutes. He (proudly)—It only takes me ten. She (ditto)—I wash.—Panther. It was a winter evening; The stars were shining bright. The sidewalk was a mirror; My feet were tripping light. With stilted gait, I gazed toward heaven And thought, “All things are right.” My feet flew up, when nearing home Those stars fell down and hit my dome. And I thought “How far those stars do roam.” As I bade the stars good night. “Is Mr. Flood modest?” “Why yes. he's so modest he brags about it”—Widow. Teacher—Anonymous means “Without a name”. Now write me a sentence with the word in it.” And Willie Wrote—“Our new baby is anonymous.”—Awgwan. “Pop”, the son asked, “what’s the Latin word for people?” “Don't know”, answered his father. “Populi!” was the child’s happy answer. And the father’s slipper demanded a penalty.—Lehigh Burr. “But, my dear,” said his wife, after he had complained about the food the new cook had brought in, “you know during these terrible times it is absolutely necessary that we make great sacrifices.” “Oh, of course, but what I object to is that cook’s making hers in the form of a burnt offering.”—Star. He—Did that Columbus man take you anywhere last night? She—No, we held down the sofa all evening. He—It must have been a close call.—Record. Prof—Write a short theme on baseball. Bright Student—Rain, no game.—Orange Peel. Freshman—f passed Shakespeare today, father. His father—Did he speak?—Panther. “Where were you last night?” “Oh, swinging the dumb belles.” “At the gym?” “No at the deaf mutes dance.”—Gargoyle. Contributed by Admiral Hunter. “A life on the ocean wave, A home in the rolling deep; If you can’t afford roast beef, Eat tripe because it’s cheap. What’s become of the young man who used to slice meat for sand- wiches here? O, he’s working for the tobacco company now, slicing calling cards for cigarette papers.—Record. 86 Fresh—Say is old Prof. Flunkus going blind? Soph.—I dunno. Why? Fresh—I went to see him and he asked me twice where my hat was and it was on my head all the time.—Gargoyle. SOUL FLIGHTS “Have you bombed those Allied Hospitals?” “Yah Majesty.” “Spread the small pox germs?” “Yah majesty.” “Mutilated all the Armenian Women?” “Yah Majesty.” “Poisoned the wells?” “Well you may go. I want a few silent moments with God.”—Life. Minister—My man do you keep the Ten Commandments? Druggist—No but we keep something just as good—Purple Cow. She—“Is molasses good for a cold?” “He— It’s sold for consumption”—Gargoyle. Recruiting Officer—Why don’t you fight for your Country, young man? Reluctant Oscar—What do I want to fight for the country for? I live in the city.—Panther. First She—What branch of service is Harold in? Second She—He wouldn’t tell me the name of it, but I don’t think it is a very good one. First She—You don’t, Why? Second She—Well when I asked him, he said, O. N. G. 87 Say what will make good leather for shoes? I don’t know but bananas make good slippers. Ha, Ha. Sammie give your gun a shine, And rub it with a will For soon you will be across the Rhine A chasing Kaiser Bill. Little Boy—Mamma, we are learning poetry and prose at our school now. Proud Mamma—And what is poetry dear? Little Boy—Well it’s like this, There was an old woman who lived on the hill, Sometimes she was well and sometimes she was ill. Proud Mother—And now give me another example. Little Boy—There was an old woman who wasn’t very well, And when she died she went to— What do you want Mamma poetry or prose? That girl’s heart reminds me of the books in a circulating library. How’s that? You can keep both of them just two weeks—Gargoyle. Doctor—Your throat is in a very bad condition, have you ever tried gargling with salt water? Skipper—Yes I have been torpedoded six times. Raw Recruit—What did the sergeant mean when he was talking about “pup tents?” Bright Private—Why that is where they keep the dogs of war. ECHOES FROM L. H. S. March 1.—L. H. S. was presented with a service flag this morning at chapel by two members of our faculty, Miss Perfect and Miss Curtiss. This was one of the most inspiring chapel services we have had. Rev. Dungan, Attorney Brooks Shell and our Principal Mr. Hickson gave ex- cellent talks. We are certainly indebted to Miss Perfect and Miss Cur- tiss. March 4.—Why, oh, Why can’t Eddie Wilson be a nice little boy? March 5.—Didcha ever? Tests, tests, tests. March 6.—The “chief” informs us that Mirage material must be in etc. At which we all grin knowlingly and stroll across the hall leav- ing a somewhat bewildered chief glaring furiously. March 7.—The first Rhetorical is tonight. Needless to say the com- placent seniors are not at all “fussed up.” March 8.—Would there were Rhetoricals every night! ! Miss Gar- rison assigns a short (get it?) History lesson. March 11.—Our disgust is unutterable to think that we had to have more tests. As we say so glibly in Spanish, “Me faltan palabras.” March 12.—Miss Reasoner remonstrates with her classes today and chids them gently, oh very gently, because they haven’t their lesson. March 13.—And nothing happened either. Well we never were superstitious anyway. March 14.—Horrors! Did you ever imagine that Irvine Dungan would say “Darn?” March 15.—Aren’t our little Freshmen meek? Yes, they are not. March 18.—School may have its alleviations but we fail to see them. March 19.—What was the topic of conversation today? Yes, you guessed exactly right. It was the weather. March 20.—We have some aversion towards our faculty today. I do wonder why? March 21.—Oh la! la! Aren't we the frolicsome creatures? Spring has come at last. Rhetorical tonight. March 22.—This was George’s birthday. But our faculty absol- utely refused to celebrate it and have chapel. March 25.—Why worry? ‘Twill not always be thus? “No, we won’t always have to study Caesar,” says Ed Bolenbaugh. March 26.—The staff pictures are to be taken tonight. March 27.—We were mighty glad to have with us, in our chapel services two Canadian soldiers, Private O’Brein, a hero of Vimy Ridge and “Snapper” Pinney. Both of the men gave interesting accounts of their experiences and we were certainly fortunate to have them with us. March 28.—This day was spent in thinking how we would enjoy our vacation tomorrow. April 2.—Several corsages appear in the halls today. That is they were corsages. April 3.—Staff holds a meeting today, we certainly did enjoy it. April 4.—The Editors held a meeting in the “Soop’s” office at which a lot of energy was expended in talking, and ’tis even said Miss Reasoner lost her patience at the meeting. April 5.—The Class pictures were taken today. But the big thing is to be the Minstrel show tonight. April 8.—Whew! What are they doing in the lab. mildly inquires Miss Garrison as the pleasant odor of H2S. issues into the office. April 9.—The “Chem” students are having some time in the lab. Now don’t you wish you were taking chemistry? April 10.—The seniors have such a worried look in their faces. Now isn't that just too provoking to think Miss Reasoner would inflict one of her always welcome “lectures on them. April 11.—Rhetorical tonight. April 12.—The Glee Club holds an important session this morning. April 15.—Sat. the “chem students went to Columbus and that accounts for their beaming faces this morning. April 16.—J. Russell Stukey proves himself to be quiet adapt in the art of embroidery today. April 17.—More tests! Oh, well, was there ever a day passed that we didn't have either a test or a “Quia? April 18.—Rhetorical tonight. April 19.—Oh! this is Friday and tomorrow there won't be any school. Sweet consolation, isn’t it? April 22.—Rain, Rain, Rain. April 23.—The Freshmen are truly patriotic and if all of our up- per classmen were just as willing to work “Old L. H. S. would have a record to be proud of. April 24.—James Bentley Ball repeats the concert tonight, which he gave here Friday under the auspices of the Freshmen class. April 25.—Eddie Wilson does not appear at English today. Too bad you were so ill, Eddie. April 26.—All Mirage material must be in today. So we do our best and have it all in by 2:30. The Senior Spring play will be given tonight and doubtless will be as big a success as the first one. • i 9 DOBBS HATS C. K. HATS FELT HATS “LEWIS” UNION SUITS KAHN TAILORED-TO-ORDER CLOTHES. HAMMOND BROS. v STRAW HATS Panamas, Bankok, Javas, Sennetts, all Shapes. rRIANGLE COLLARS Ready-to-Wear Top Coats, Rain Coats, Palm Beach Suits, Sport Coats and Trousers —111 '.man SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS OUR CHIEF ASSET The foundation stone of business is service to customers. Put yourself in the customer’s place, think as he thinks and the problem is half solved. Business friends, like other friends are won by service. True service consists in giving the customer what he wants (good footwear) when he wants it, and how he wants it, (honestly priced and properly fitted) . We are at your service. Dependable Footwear LANCASTER CIGAR STORE ATHLETIC GOODS READING ROOM Open day and night. Daily Papers, Magazines. Score Board. A Hearty Welcome. West Main Street, Lancaster, Ohio. Among those who have a fine sense of the fitness of things are many who constantly use Crane’s Linen Lawn for their correspondence. There is an unusual satisfaction and pleasure in writing letters on good pa- per. It instinctively suggests your ex- cellent taste and your knowledge of good form. Ever since it was first offered, Crane’s Linen Lawn has been known not only as good paper, but as the best. Its correctness, as well as quality, is uni- formly a visible part of it. WARD and REESE 119 W. Main St. Bell phone 216 It’s Never Too Early to Think of the Future You’ll soon be needing some China. Dinnerware, Glassware, Wall Paper, Window Shades, Etc. You’ll have to “search some” to find a better place to purchase them, than here—because we have the Right Goods at the Right Prices. EVERITTS “The Best Place to Shop, After All” 107 N. Columbus Street. Bell 617. THE KELLER QUALITY SHOP 121 West Main Street For High Grade Groceries Of Every Description Our Business is conducted on the Government Food Administration plan—you do not pay for delivery or credit accommodation unless you want to. Renew Your Used Garments There is a very urgent demand for economy in woolens. It is really a patriotic duty to save every garment that can be saved. Let us help you make your old garments do. CLEANER and DYER. WYMAN Both Phones 130. SUMMER CLASSES Beginning Monday, June 3rd, 1918, for High School Graduates, Teachers, College and University Students and others in INTENSIVE BUSINESS TRAINING BY ACTUAL OFFICE METHODS At Bell phone 42. Lancaster, Ohio. Classes Throughout the Summer in STENOGRAPHY, (Benn Pitman) BOOKKEEPING PENMANSHIP CORRESPONDENCE COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC TYPEWRITING COMMERCIAL LAW BUSINESS ENGLISH OFFICE TRAINING DRAFTING and CIVIL SERVICE PREPARATION For Field and Departmental Service With the Federal Government OUR HONOR LIST of Lancaster High School Graduates now at Washington, D. C., helping win the war, as a result of their training at C. C. U. Gail Crossen, Stenographer Typist, Treasury Dept, (now assistant head of his department.) ♦Berniece Brodrick, Stenographer and Typist, Ordinance Dept. Gladys Smith, Typist, Department of Agriculture. ♦Dallas Tobin, Stenographer and Typist, War Department. ♦Kathryn Lamb, Stenographer and Typist. Writers of BENN PITMAN PHONOGRAPHY. NO COMPETITOR WHO HAS PREPARED AT C. C. U. FOR CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS HAS FAILED. We expect to add more names of L. H. S. graduates to this Honor list in a few weeks, as the result of recent examinations. Besides the above L. H. S. graduates, we have also qualified a number of other High School graduates for the Civil Service, in Stenographer, Typist, Book-keeper and Clerk capaci- ties. Examinations are given by the Commission at our building when a class of our applicants are ready. “Tempori Paredum” A PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FOUNDED IN 1891. for the active, intelligent and efficient training of Book-keep- ers, Stenographers, Accountants Private Secretaries, Commercial and Shorthand Teachers, Re- porters and all classes of Cleri- cal Help. Our Complete Catalog will be mailed on request HERMAN K. BALTHASER, Principal. KODAKS Photographer’s Supplies, Waterman and Conklin Pens. REED and WALTERS Fountain Square Druggists. THE NEW CARNIVAL CARNIVAL BICYCLES will save you time, also money in the long run on your business or pleasure trips. Also Second Hand Bicycles, Tires and Supplies J. E. SMITH’S CYCLE SHOP 201 North Columbus St. GESLING PLUMBING CO. SANITARY PLUMBING HOT WATER HEATING Office and Salesroom. Bell phone 1024. New Kirn Building. LANCASTER,. OHIO. □ I I 11 “Poise, that sense of power in re- pose which comes from perfect self- control—do your best to make your body comfortable and beautiful, then forget it.” —Pompey. C. W. WOODIN CO. Tea Coffee Spices Cereals INTERCITY TEA CO. 117 N. Columbus St. Lancaster, Ohio. CHAS. C. SHOTTS, Mgr. We Both Lose If You Do Not Trade at ROTHBARDTS JUST FOLLOW THE CROWD Always a Good Show At The MAJESTIC O. L. Taylor, Proprietor. FAIRFIELD NATIONAL BANK LANCASTER, OHIO. TWC ! k!l 1 T't SERVICE' H l0iiAyiSI6§ m rm book SIC ' £13 ftO'jmigBtf !5tf GHAVJMS CO, SC JWl AMNMtJL sN HMS i £AN Q li0 � 0 D. and M. SPORTING GOODS Full Line of Tennis, Base Ball, Basket Ball Goods. THE MARTENS HARDWARE CO. EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE YOU SACRIFICE NOTHING—In the Service Quality Deliciousness Assured by HAMILTON’S PRODUCTS “NO SUBSTITUTES” “Give me liberty or give me death”, is certainly as applicable to- day, as it was when so well said many years ago. There would be no thralldom more galling than that of Germany should she succeed in her mad desire to conquer the world. THE LANCASTER NATIONAL BANK Lancaster, Ohio. Is co-operating in all possible ways, to the fullest extent with the Government in the prosecution of the war. THE PASTIME A CLUB FOR GENTLEMEN BOWLING, BILLIARDS, POCKET BILLIARDS, CIGARS, CANDIES, SODA. Agency for Reymer’s and APPOLLO Chocolates. Fresh by Express Every Week. THE PASTIME ED. OWENS, Prop. 128-130 North Columbus St. CITY NEWS AGENCY BOOKS, MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS Your Patronage Solicited. THOMAS BAUS, Prop. Fountain Square Lancaster, Ohio. ANDY’S Popular Candies Always Pure, Always Fresh. Assorted Chocolates, Carmels, Nut Candies, Taffies, Brittles and Fudges. We carry a fine assortment of Box candies. Hot Drinks and Sandwiches Served at Our Fountain. ANDY ANTILL 215 S. Broad Street. Bgg|G= r- . =aiF -nr- =«]fc= Between friends the gift that conveys the most personal thoughtfulness. H. E. GILLESPIE Formerly Outcalt Co. School Supplies Books Stationery- Engraved Cards Gifts for All Occasions THE WILKINSON PRINT-SHOP “Printing for Particular People” 239 West Main St. LANCASTER, OHIO. Bell 1018. PIANOS, PLAYER PIANOS, VICTROLAS AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE FARMERS CITIZENS BANK LANCASTER, OHIO. INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY DIRECTORS: E. H. Bininger, C. B. Whiley and C. F. Kirn. 3 Per Cent. Paid on Time Deposits. J. C. WELTON CO. 127 South Broad St. Lancaster, Ohio. Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent. THE LYRIC “Home of Quality Movies” Showing Foremost Stars, Superbly Directed in Clean High Class Pictures. PICKER I NG BAK E RY Corner Broad and Cleveland Ave. Bell phone 2236. Grocery Orders Taken 5J| BEST J I--------■ 1_______________ BEST by ZcHEVRom7 TEST L_J TEST AUTOMOBILES and TRUCKS Model 490 2 Passenger .. _....$670.00F. O. B. Flint Model 490 Five Passenger _....... $685.00 F. O. B. Flint Model 490 Coupe................. $1060.00 F. O. B. Flint Model 490 Sedan.....................$1060.00 F. O. B. Flint Model F-A-5 Roadster ......... $995.00 F .0. B. Flint Model F.-A-5 Five Passenger...... $995.00 F. O. B. Flint Model F.-A-5 Sedan —.—---------- $1475.00 F. O. B. Flint All of these Automobiles are equipped with the Chevrolet Valve-in-head motor. New Garage. Rear of Wilson Bldg, on West Wheeling Street. VACUUM CUP CASING Guaranteed 6,000 Miles TON TESTED TUBES JOS. H. GOLDCAMP CO. 124 North Columbus St. Hardware, Stoves. E. C. HOWARD O. S. HOWARD THE PLACE TO BUY FURNITURE” THE HOWARD FURNITURE CO. FURNITURE, CARPETS AND STOVES 200-202-204 South Columbus St. Bell phone Main 339. Citizen 127. Lancaster, Ohio. Bicycles, Tires and Repairing You Can Buy Wheels on Easy Terms and Save Street Car Fare. CALL AND SEE MY LINE $32 UP. G. M. RICKETTS 115 S. Columbus St. Bell phone 1891 Winter Number MIRAGE L. H. S. 1918 All our new Spring weight woolen samples are in—the complete assortment of fashions and fabrics, ready to be tailored for you into bright, new Kg Ti lai)oTed ($)oiJiQS • 20 to 45 ; T j Wise men will come in now to make their Spring selec- tions—for goods are going to be hard to get as the sea i son advances. 1 1 1 Of course, we'll not ask you to TAKE the clothes until Spring arrives in earnest—but it will be comforting to know that they are ready when you want them. - MIRAGE PLAY TH E GAME! 0 It's the steady, intense, vigilant fighting with every ounce of strength given to every minute of play that wins the game of business—the pennants of commerce. 0 Ignore the odds against you—the long struggle ahead—the strength of the opposition—the jeering of the multitude. 0 Keep your eye on the ball—your hope and determination on the goal. Plan every move—watch every signal—sieze every oppor- tunity as tho it meant the winning play. 0 A mountain is only a large mole hill; a Gibralter must yield to incessant dripping. And it's this steady, pushing, pounding, ham- mering of ceaseless play that lands the ball on the right side of the goal line—and on the right side of the ledger of life. PLAY THE GAME! Our work is the efficient training and coaching of young people to “Play the Game.” r ' a . . LANCASTER. OHIO + • ♦ � GESLING PLUMBING CO. SANITARY PLUMBING Office and Salesroom. Bell phone 1024. HOT WATER HEATING New Kirn Building. LANCASTER.. OHIO. MIRAGE 3 ...............................:• Bell Main 3053 Citizen 2971 F. P. BARR EYE-SIGHT SPECIALIST 409 410 Citizen Bank Bid . Gay and Hiffh COLUMBUS. O. KODAKS Photographer’s Supplies, Waterman and Conklin Pens. REED and WALTERS Fountain Square Druggists. 1 FARMERS AND CITIZENS BANK Individual Liability. DIRECTORS C. B. Whiley, E. II. Bininger C. F. Kim -J 1— At EVERITT’S •THE BEST PLACE TO SHOP AFTER ALL” For China, Glass, Dinnerware, Housefurn- i.-hings Goods, Wall Paper, Paints, Etc. Bell 617. No. 107 Columbus St. North. ♦ I MIRAGE STAFF Editor-in-chief .......... Neil Thompson Associate Editor ........ Helen Applegate Assistant ..................Ruth Redmon Business Manager —---------Roy Shriner Advertising Manager Donald Hunter Alumni Exchange...................Clara Singrey Jokes ........ Eva Lamb and Stephen Ruch Society _______________________________ Kathleen Henry and Hester Alspach Echoes from L. H. S. Miriam Snider William Wiseman and Mary Kerns Cartoons and Stories ..Richard Mattox Art ....................Edwin Bolenbaugh Typists Mildred Reef and Edith Thompson Faculty Advisor Miss Ethel H. Reasoner TABLE OF CONTENTS Mirage Officers 4 Our Soldier Bovs 6 Our Board of Education 9 Roll of Honor 8 Editorials .11 Stories 14 Poems 21 Basket Ball . .23 Society 30 Snap Shots 19-20 Special Departments 32 Almuni and Exchange 37 Echoes From L. H. S. 35 Jokes 39 6 MIRAGE Paul Regan L. H. S. can be proud of the fact that one of her most prominent members Paul Reg- an has responded to the call of our country and is now in the National Guard at Camp Sheridan. Pat” was a prominent member of the Senior class and a great booster of all class affairs. The latest news from Pat” shows that he is full of enthusiasm in his camp life, and anxious to leave for France. Pat” certainly will make the Kaiser “look sick” when he goes over the top.” MIRAGE 7 George Keller George Keller another member of the Senior Class is now in the Naval Aviation Corps at Pensacola. Fla. George, while a student here, was an ac- tive member of the Literary Society and an enthusiast in all school activities. He first enlisted in the Naval reserve and just re- cently applied for a place in the Naval Avi- ation Corps. George like all the rest is an- xious for active service in France. Maurice Boley Maurice Boley a sophomore at L. H. S. enlisted in Co. D. 7th Regiment at Pleasant- ville and is now stationed at Camp Sheridan Ala. Maurice expects to leave for France soon. He is a big husky chap and when he gets “over there'’ it is certain he will go through Von Hindenburg’s line for a touch down. Kennith Eifert. Kenneth Eifert. a Junior at L. H. S., enlis- ted at the first call as a Private in Co. L 166th U. S. Infantry and is now in France. Soon after enlisting he was made a first class private. His letters home show he is very anxious to get in the first line trenches and show the “Boches” how to fight. The “Mirage” regrets very much the fact that they were unable to obtain a picture of Kennith. 8 MIRAGE fP THE HONOR ROLL fP Lancaster Hi. certainly is proud of her Honor Roll, and of the Boys whose names are printed here. We are backing them to the finish and when they go over the top they go with a cheer from old L. H. S. Miss Perfect and Miss Curtiss are making a Service Flag which we hope soon to un- furl. At present there are 58 boys in the service and new names are being added ev- ery day. There are no slackers at L. H. S. for are well represented in every branch of service. Paul Regan Chas. McCoy Herbert Shipley Kenneth Eifert Cecil McAfee Geo. Keller Howard Carmon Ross George Wilbur Wolf Fred Sexauer Paul Sexauer Dan Shonting Harry Nourse Russell Cunningham Webb Vorys Rhoderick Shaw Earl Gray Leon Miesse Ralph Miesse Fred Rissler Ralph Eineman Frank DeLancy Edward Alten Karl Griffith Homer Eyman Henry Lowry Marion Shallenbarger Harry Work Austin Cartmel! Theodore Alfred Carroll Black Lawrence Derbyshire Howard Wilson Karl Eyman Ralph Vorys Clarence Creighton Carl Robinson Ralsie Van Arsdalen Maurice Boley Raymond Fatig Lafayette Abbott Ellsworth Dickson Edward Gillette Edgar Junkerman Weaver Barnes Carl Groff Virgil Adams Harvey Smith Carl Brown Russell Barr Paul Pairan Earl Carr Joe McFee William Pfeiffer Clifford Wagner Willis Orman Harry Goss Walter Lutz MIRAGE 9 10 MIRAGE The Board of The Mirage Staff are pleas- Education ed to present in this issue the familiar faces of the School Board, obtained after repeated re- quests as these men are busy men of af- fairs, with no thought of themselves in con- nection with school work. While we have had splendid school boards in the past yet to these men, whose pictures are shown here, belongs the honor of placing Lancaster schools on the most ef- ficient basis in their history. The campaign for the bond issue of a quarter of a million of dollars was carried to a successful finish, which many people said could not be done. The work of sup- erintending the building and improving the four buildings has been quietly and well done, better than most residents of Lan- caster realize. This has meant labor and sacrifice and very often individual expense to the men who are serving without one cent of pay. Another fine thing they have done for the High School is the new curtain which they presented the students for it certainly adds to the appearance of the auditorium. The pupils of L. H. S. are anxiously awaiting the time when they can occupy the splendid new rooms, and we wish to ex- press our appreciation to these men for their efforts for us. VOLUME 1. NUMBER 2. MIRAGE WINTER NUMBER EDITORIALS “The New Will you believe it? Of course Curtain” you won’t, but that most ben- evolent body of benefactors, the School Board, presented the High School with a stage curtain. A really, tru- ly, stage curtain, which rolls beautifully without hitches. It is old rose silk poplin and made like the one in Hartman Theatre, Columbus. It was intiated the night of the Senior play and every member of L. H. S. thrilled as they saw it, the thing which the student body has so long desired. They are truly thankful and take this means to express their appreciation. Especial thanks are due to Mr. Thompson and the Senior class, as being the instigators of the affair. “The Class'l'here was a new spirit intro- Cups” duced into the Class Basket Ball games this season due to the fact that two of Lancaster’s business men donated two silver loving cups as pri- zes to the victorious classes. One cup was for the girls and one for the boys. Each class team played every other class team twice. Then the teams having highest standing played each other. The results were that the Senior boys captured the boys cup. while the Junior girls took the girls. The name and year of these classes will be engraved upon the cups and the class win- ning them two years in succession will be the proud owners. The men donating the cups were P. Miller Sons Clothiers and C. Mock of the Cigar Store. We suggest that our faculty be given commissions as Camofleurs. We feel sure that Mr. Baker has not heard of their abil- ity in this line or certainly he would have drafted them into this branch of service. Their ability lies in the fact that they cam- oflauge un-announced tests up as “written lessons” and almost get by with it. The very essence of eamoflauge—unannounced tests all camoflauged up as “written les- sons. L. H. S. is always quite happy to wel- come back any ex-graduates. We were very glad to have with us this semester several of our ex-graduates and enjoyed their visits very much. Among them were noted: Ralph Beck, Robert Giesy, George Rutherford, St. Clair Burden, Hugh Sil- baugh, Guy Jackson. Harry McClanahan, Dwight Dilger, Orville Blazer. George Young. Edward Bumgardner, Harold Hal- derman. Lawrence Derry. Alcide Brasseur, Frederick Hoffman, Harold Lobaugh, Har- old Philips, Thomas Wiseman, Harold Reeves. Harry Nourse. Miriam Grove. Hel- en Redmon, Olive Taylor. Marion McCleery Louise Wilson, Nellie Shaner. Dorothy Rarick. Marie Deffenbaugh. Bernice Walters and Ruth Derbyshire. 12 MIRAGE MIRAGE 13 Mr. J. H. Nourse and family:— The Senior Class of the Lancaster High School desires to express to the bereaved family and friends of Carl Nourse. our deepest sympathy for them in their great loss. We share their grief because of the sincere affection and high esteem in which Carl was held by us. his classmates and comrades of every day. Altho his place may be occupied in school activities, it can never be filled. It was not his efficiency alone, but it was the comradeship and spirit which he showed that made him so well loved. We prized him always as a good student, an all-round leader in school athletics and in every wholesome feature of school life. He was always fair and considerate of everybody; friendly and cheery toward all. His loss is a personal loss to every one of his class mates, and is a great shadow’ up- on the bright sunshine of our school life. It is a deep regret to us that he cannot be with us in our last days in High School but we will always remember his cheerful and smiling presence and our happy associa- tions wdth him. The Class of 1918. Committee, Mary Elizabeth Thomas, Ruth Markwood, Irvine Dungan. Neil Thompson Miss Ethel Reasoner. Lancaster. Ohio, January 4, 1918. 14 MIRAGE FELINA “Aunt Jane, I’m ready,” came from a girlish treble in the adjoining room. “Well, that’s not saying that other peo- ple are.’’ snapped the lady addressed. “Pa- tience is one thing you should cultivate,you are entirely too selfish in your views. Niece Elizabeth, where are your overshoes? The idea of going out in winter without them. You never see me without mine,” and the grim and austere lady looked down with approval at the heavy artics that encased her feet. Well. I have them on now, is there any- thing else the matter with me?” turning herself around before the gaze of her Aunt. “I hope you don’t call those things overshoes. What is the world coming to anyway,” then she added in a slightly mol- lified tone: “If you are ready we might as well go.” Aunt Jane was vexed and Eliza- beth knew from experience that it was wise to yield at once. Elizabeth Howe had come to spend the winter at her Aunt’s, but owing to the fact that all of her rooms were filled with col- lege boys she was compelled to stay next door at the home of Patricia Montgomery otherwise known as Patty, who had been her room-mate and chum at boarding school. Patty liked nothing better than mischief, and she and her friend made quite a team. “I really wish. Elizabeth, that you would conduct yourself better on the street. The idea of an eighteen year old girl acting as you do. I am very glad that your poor, dear mother is not here for you would certainly send her into hysterics.” So admonished. Elizabeth walked quite se- dately beside her maiden Aunt, but with a sly twinkle in her eye and a twitch of her lips causing several dimples to play hide- and seek in a cheek almost hidden by the jaunty turban which she wore. Even if she was under her Aunt’s watchful eye, she was going to have one grand, good time or else why did she in the dead of winter come to a college town to visit? “Oh. Polly dear, wait a moment.” (No one ever called Elizabeth Howe anything other than Polly, excepting her Aunt) and a girlish figure bounded across the street to meet them. “I have the loveliest thing to tell you. Come in here”, and she led the way into a restaurant. “Ted Browning and his club are giving a skating party Thurs- day evening in your honor, (of course). Won’t we have some fun?” accompanying her flow of conversation with a toss of her gloves and purse to a nearby chair. Aunt Jane with a contemptuous toss of her head, had gone off muttering half aloud, “That young people nowdays never had any bringing up.” “O joy,” cried Polly, as she clapped her little hands gleefully, “who is going to take you?” “Why Bob Stone of course, and as you were a newcomer the boys drew cuts to see which one would have the pleasure of your company. The honor fell to Adolph Brown a freshman, who is rooming at your Aunts”. “Good heavens. Patty, who in the world is Adolph Brown? Such a name and I am quite sure that I won’t enjoy myself with a freshman.” “Maybe you will think better of it by to- morrow. Polly” and Patty linked her arm in her chums as they left for home. Several hours later they lay in bed. nib- bling chocolates and talking about their many friends, for these girls were quite popular. Polly a blonde and Patty a bru- nette. they were striking in their different types. Sleep at last put an end to their chatter, but the next morning as the rays of the sun stole across her bed. waking her Polly thought she heard a softly whisper- ed, “Adolph.” “Well. I would certainly like to meet that young man for I have heard enough about him,” she drowsily thought to herself. The eventful night came at last, and Polly and Patty, in trim white skating cos- tumes, with their skates slung over their shoulders stood waiting for their escorts. MIRAGE 15 Polly, with nose flattened against the misty window-pane, at last whispered— They are coming. Introductions followed and to her surprise Polly discovered that her es- cort was no other than the green freshman who Bob Stone and his friends had plan- ned to initiate. They meant to teach him respect to his superiors, for such the Soph- omores considered themselves. She would also teach him a lesson. She would make him love her and then give him the go- by. Adolph, tall and fair made love to every girl that he met and this beautiful, petite young lady would certainly succumb to his charms, so he thought. The party was quite a success, and as he was taking Polly home. Adolph asked her if he could call the following evening. With a plan already brewing in her mind she answered simply, yes. Don’t he think that he is cute, though , in an ecstacy of mirth Polly had thrown her self on the couch in the richly furnished Montgomery library. O, Patty, I have the grandest scheme you ever heard. Come here. she added. With heads together and busy brains planning mischief Adolph Brown’s die was cast. Remember to call me early. Patty dear we have so much to do tomorrow , and with these words her head was buried deep in the pillows and she was asleep. Polly. Polly, wake up! It’s eight o’clock remember the fun for tonight. I have been up for ages, and Patty tumbled the drow- sy Polly with litttle ceremony out of her warm bed. Gee, it’s cold Patty. I’ll have to hurry and dress before I freeze. I wonder what Aunt Jane would say about such a cold room. Let’s hurry downstairs and telephone to Bob Stone before he has a chance to go downtown, for by this time Polly had com- pleted her rather hurried toilet. “The last one down the stairs has to do the telephon- ing: one. two .three, go!” she cried. As luck would have it she was the last of the two to reach the bottom of the stairs. Five, two, six. please. Hello, is this Bob Stone? all right, this is Polly. Polly Howe. I’m going to have a date tonight with Adolph Brown, so now is your chance for some fun. He is to come at eight. Be on the lookout for him. Good-bye.” Then turning to Patty she continued. Don’t you dare say anything to anybody for he might hear. This is going to be some fine even- ing.” • As silently as boys can walk on tennis shoes six Sophomores hid at the entrance to Adolph’s rooming house, one of whom car- ried a bundle under his arm. “Sh. here he comes”, whispered one of the boys who had been on the lookout. Down the steps came the victim, immaculate in gray, gray suit, necktie, socks, hat. everything was gray ex- cepting a pink rosebud which adorned the lapel of his coat. Swinging his cane and whistling the opening bars of the latest song he was dreaming of the laughing blue eyes of Polly Howe. Oh. I say. by Gad, as his foot caught on a carefully hidden string and he lay sprawling in several inches of snow and mud. “What has happened? Fearfully he glanced up and encountered the unwaver- ing gaze of six pairs of eyes, below which hung small black masks. “Now beat that drum. Freshman, and as you were going calling we will not detain you longer.” Much against his will, he was escorted to the very door of the Montgom- ery home. As the maid opened the door, in answer to his ring, the Sophs hid around the corner of the house. They were not too far away to hear the girl exclaim Oh my grief and conscience! Miss Patty! Miss Patty! there’s a crazy man on our front porch. He thinks that he is a little boy and he is beating a little red drum.” The girl soon arrived at the door, and taking things in at a glance she called her chum. Polly. Polly hurry up there is some one on the porch. Let’s bring him in. I suppose he is quite harmless.” she added with a sly wink at her friend. Come in, little boy, and give us some music on your nice little red drum. Why Patty. I do believe his hair is green. Why he is a freak and should travel with a dime museum, shouldn’t he? Would you like to have a stick of candy?” turning to the fig- 16 MIRAGE ure which was gazing at her with amaze- ment. “Why Miss Howe don’t you know me? 1 am Adolph Brown who took you to the party last evening,” was the frantic reply. “Oh, dear he thinks he is a freshman. This is too funny,” she said to herself, then continued aloud. “I think you had better be going honey, your mother will be worrying about you. Little boys should not be on the street so late at night,” she shoved him outside then added “Be sure to watch out at the crossings.” “Patty” she cried as the door closed on his figure, “Didn’t he look ridiculous? I wonder what he will think of me now. Why! what’s that?” spying the candy box on the floor. ‘'He must have dropped it”, opening it she read the note enclosed: “Didn’t we do Adolph up brown. We’re on the outside watching everything” and signed The Boys.” The following week Polly went to call on her Aunt, and whom did she encounter in the hall but Adolph. “Hello Adolph, thought you were coming around last Fri- day?” (ignoring completely the visit that he had made) I am very sorry. Miss Polly, but some- thing unexpected detained me and I could not get away. I do beg your pardon,” and lipping his hat he said “good-bye”. As he walked away he reasoned that maybe she hadn’t known him in those horrid clothes and thought that it really was a crazy man the week before. O kind fate, if she only had! “Felina, you have the bluest eyes and the—“Felina? why what a funny name. Adolph, my name is Polly” these two were sitting together five months later, on the veranda and the new name had surprised her. “Dear. I thought it such a pretty name and it just suited you,” he answered with much the same gaze that a two year old calf bestows upon you. “He is falling in love with me. 1 hope he isn’t serious,” and Polly dreamed of the time when—her train of thought was in- tern pted by Adolph who said “My brother is going to spend the week-end with me and I want you to meet him. May 1 bring him around?” “Why certainly. What is his name? His name is Jack.” “Well its rather late. Good-night.” Un- der her breath Polly murmured, “Yes it’s rather late for little boys to be on the street.” Polly was unusually happy the following week, and from morning until night she laughed and sang. “Jack, old top, glad to see you.” “Hi. Dolph. how’s school?” Jack had arrived on the 4 :10 train and the two brothers were walking across the campus. “Say Dolph how about that girl you have been writing to me of? Is she pretty?” “Well pretty wouldn’t describe her. I am going to take you around to call on her tonight. I sure want you to meet her.” Slapping his brother on the back. Jack con- tinued, “Why in the world did you ever call her Felina? Do you know what that means? It means feline or cat-like, I think you should apologize.” “Gee, I didn’t know it meant that. Gosh she must have thought me crazy,” return- ed the love-sick brother. “Say. Dolph, you haven’t told me the fair lady’s name.” “Oh. it’s Polly Howe.” “Polly Howe”! Before he could say more he was interrupt- ed by his brother. “Here she comes now.” Jack. I want you to meet my friend Miss Howe.” “Jack!” “Polly!” The introduc- tion was not completed for Polly in Jack’s arms was being smothered with kisses. “Er. er. you seem to know each other.” “Know each other, my dear brother this is my fi- ancee, we became engaged last summer at Saratoga. “Well, I think the name Felina suits her” sneered the jilted brother as he walked away. “You are welcome to her, you poor miserable mouse.” The following month Jack and Polly were married and among other wedding gifts was a very large black cat and a small measly gray mouse. —Mary Elizabeth Thomas, ’18. MIRAGE “SMILES FOR HOME “Take that home with you”, said Mrs. Lewis, her manner half smiling, half ser- ious. “Take what home. Elizabeth? and Mr. Lewis turned toward his wife curiously Now Mrs. Lewis had spoken from the moment’s impulse, and already partly re- gretted her remark. “Take what home? repeated her hus- band. ‘T don’t understand you. “That smiling face you turned upon Mr. Edwards when you answered his question just now. Mr. Lewis slightly turned his head and walked on in silence. They had called in at the store of Mr. Edwards to purchase a few articles, and were now on their way home. There was no smile on the face of Mr. Lewis now. but a very grave expres- sion instead, grave almost to sternness. The words of his wife had taken him altogeth- ed by surprise, and though spoken lightly had jarred upon his ears. The truth was. Mr. Lewis, like a great many other men who have their own bus- iness cares and troubles, was in the hab- it of bringing home a sober, and too often a clouded face. It was in vain that his wife and children looked into that face for sun- shine or listened to his words for tones of cheerfulness. “Take that home with you . Mrs. Lewis was already repenting this suggestion, made on the moment’s impulse. Her hus- band was sensitive to a fault. He could not bear even an implied censure from his wife. So she had learned to be very guard- ed in this particular. “Take that home with you. I wish the words had not been said. There will be darker clouds now. and gracious knows they were dark enough before! Why can’t Mr. Lewis leave his cares and business behind him, and let us see the old. pleasant, smiling face again? I thought this morning that he had for- gotten how to smile, but I see that he can smile if he tries. Why doesn’t he try at home? So Mrs. Lewis talked as she moved along by the side of her husband who had not spoken a word since her reply to his ques- tion. “Take what home? Block after block was passed and street after street crossed and still there was silence between them. “Of course. said Mrs. Lewis, comment- ing to herself, “of course he is offended. He won’t bear a word from me. I might have known beforehand that talking out in this way would only make things worse. “What then. Elizabeth? Mrs. Lewis al- most started at the sound of her husband’s voice for it was in such a softened tone. “It would send warmth through the whole house, said Mrs. Lewis, her tones all a tremble with feeling. “You think so? “I know so! Only try it for this one even- ing. “It isn’t so easy a thing to put on a smil- ing face, Elizabeth, when a man’st thots are oppressed with business. “It didn’t seem to require much effort just now, said Mrs. Lewis. Again a shadow dropped down upon the face of Mr. Lewis which was partly turn- ed away from his wife, and as before they walked on in silence. “He is so sensitive! Mrs. Lewis said to herself. “I have to be as careful of my words as if talking to a spoiled child.” No. it did not require much effort on the part of Mr. Lewis to smile as he passed a few words lightly with Mr. Edwards. The remark of his wife had not really displeas- ed him but had only set him to thinking, finally he said: “You thought the smile given Mr. Ed- wards came easily? “It did not seem to require an effort. re- plied Mrs. Lewis. “No. not much effort was required. said Mr. Lewis, “but you Elizabeth, are guilty 18 MIRAGE of the sober face at home as well as your husband. “But the sober face is caught from yours oftener than you imagine. replied Mrs. Lewis. “Are you certain of that. Elizabeth? “Very certain. You make the sunlight and shadow of your home. Again Mr. Lewis walked on in silence, his face partly turned away, and again his wife began to fear she had spoken too freely. But soon he said : “I am gald, that you have spoken plainly. I only wish you had done so before. I see how it is. My smiles have been for the outside world and my cross words for the ones at home. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis were now at their own door, where they paused a moment, and then went in. Instantly on entering the door he felt the pressure upon him of , his usual state. “Take that home with you”, whispered Mrs. Lewis as they moved along the hall and before they had joined the family. The warning was just in time. “Thank you for the words! said he. “I will not forget them. And he did not. but at once rallied him- self. and to the glad surprise of Jane. Jack and Betty met them with a new face, cov ered with fatherly smiles. They had not expected a greeting like this but soon fell into their father’s pleas- ant manner. Little Jane climbed into her father’s arms; Jack came and stood by his father's chair; while Betty, older by a few years than the rest, leaned against her fa- ther’s shoulder. A pleasant group was this for the eyes of Mrs. Lewis as she came into the room from removing her wraps. Something pleasant must have happen- ed”. said Betty. “Something pleasant? Why do you say that? asked Mr. Lewis. “You and mother look so happy. re- plied Betty. “And we have cause to be happy.” ans- wered the father as he drew his arm tight- ly around her. “in having three such good children.” Jane laid her hand on his cheek and whispered: “Daddy if you are always smil- ing and happy, home will be like heaven. Mr. Lewis kissed her, but did not reply. He felt a reproach in her words. But the reproach did not throw a chill over his feel- ings; it only gave new strength to his pur- poses. “Don’t distribute all your smiles. Keep a few of the warmest and brightest for horre.” said Mrs. Lewis as she parted with her husband on the next morning. He kiss- ed her. but did not promise. The smiles were kept, however, and evening saw them. Other and many evenings saw the same cheerful smiles and the same happy home. —Kathleen Henry. '19. MIRAGE 19 20 MIRAGE MIRAGE Poems—Original and Otherwise TO HIM Under the quiet watch how still you sleep. And that eternal sleep—How peaceful! But the greatest thought of you is ours to keep. Have you wakened in a place of knowing Where Doubt and Anger play so small a part Down Eternal streets with Heaven’s flow- ers growing? The hours we spent with you, are they so small in worth That you forget how near to you they are Our bountiful joy and undiminished mirth? Or was it as Death and Sorrow hastening to a feast On some great day of joy and delight? Was it a young life spurned, a soul releas- ed? Or is it just a peaceful and everlasting sleep Under the quiet watch for evermore. Gray Sorrow, then, has left you in our thots to keep—Class of ’18. It’s up to “the rooms” where we always will flock But where is our brother we always called Doc. He’s gone, fellows, gone and we’ll always remember That shock that came to us in late old Dec- ember. In blue colored smoke that encircles the room There’s a picture of words that spell only gloom Brace up. you fellows and be like that bro- ther Don’t always sit back to wait for the other —The Fellows. My boat is named Hellenbeck. In its sides is many a crack. The ribs are of staves, At the oars there sits slaves And they shove and shove and shove. When I go boating in the eve. I take along my little Steve. And it is so hard to pull When it gets about half full. That I shove and shove and shove. In this boat there is only one seat. Upon which sits. Steve the sweet. I sit on the ribs, And think I’m manning the jibs. When I shove and shove and shove. And the water up it creeps. Till it covers up my feet. And oh my. how wet I feel. And I think I’m on the keel When I shove and shove and shove When I get home that night. I’m always in an awful plight. And when I try to eat my food I do feel awful nude. For my clothes they stick and stick and stick. —Eddie Wilson. When Pa He Goes To Town There’s an awful rumpus ’round our house When Pa he goes to town. Sally she up an’ says she’s goin’ An’ Sue an’ Jane and Katv an’ me. We all wanna go and the buggy 'ill only hold three But that don’t make no difference with us We’re sure to have our regular fuss. An the one that gits’ out an’ piles in first Is the one that’s almost sure to go— Providin' Ma don’t interfere— But when she does you best watch out. ’Cause there’s •sure to be somethin’ doin’ ’round about. Now Ma ain’t no crank don’t think her that But when ever you fight she’s ready for a spat. Well—’bout goin’ to town— Pa said—Sally and Sue could go. • n’ maybe they could cram in me. ’Cause I wasn’t s’much bigger’n a flee. Put here’s where Ma she interfered 1 might ketch cold—was all she feared But that was enough to keep me home. 22 M IRAGE I set up a howl—which made Pa mad An' said that none could go— An’ then Sally. Sue. Jane and Katy. They linned up in a row, An’ almost killed me— They didn’t care even if I was the baby. That’s the kind of a rumpus That’s ’round our house When Pa. he goes to town. Parody on Psalm of Life Tell me not in joyful numbers, School is but a happy dream. As it seems when a freshman slumbers. For things are not what they seem. School is real, school is earnest, And exams., are not its goal, To the note book thou returnest. As the school days quickly roll. Not enjoyment and not sorrow. Is our destined end or way. But to have on each tomorrow. Better lessons than today. Caesar’s long and time is fleeting. And our minds, though stout and strong. On declension still are treating. As we study all day long. In the world’s broad field of learning. In the bivouac of life, Be for knowledge ever yearning. Be a hero in the strife. Wise teachers all will tell us. We can make our lives sublime. And departing leave behind us. Good marks upon records of time. Good marks, that perhaps another. Sailing o’er school’s solemn main. A sad and discouraged brother, Seeing shall take heart again. Let us then be up and learning. Whatever lessons are our fate, Ever achieving, ever earning, o Higher grades for which we wait.—Ex. “Where Do We Go From Here” (Revised) Verse 1. Miss Reasoner had a big grade book And kept it on display. She laid it on the table and She used it every day. In Reasoner’s class no one could bluff No matter how he tried For Reasoner grabbed her gradebook up Put down zero and cried, Chorus: •'You can’t bluff in here boys, you can’t bluff in here.” You can bet they made their threat But Reasoner had no fear. She kept on putting zeroes down And whispered in their ear. You can’t bluff in here, boys, you can’t bluff in here.” Verse 2. Down in the lab. a-keeping lab Of notebooks, sits John Flood. He stays all day and marks “O. K.” •ink as read as blood. But when he spies a lab. book that Is not right up to date He lays it down and with a frown St irts right in to orate, Chorus: “No. O. K.’s in here, boys, no O. K.’s in here. There’s seventy-two experiments due And you’re seventy-one in the rear. Now don’t you think that I’ll waste ink Putting a grade in here. No O. K.’s in here, boys, no O. K.’s in here.” Verse 3. In nineteen one the Freshies were As husky as could be But now they are so very small That they you hardly see, When Hickson saw the latest bunch It nearly knocked him down, And when I asked him what was wrong He answered with a frown. Chorus: “They’re smaller every year, boys, they- 're smaller every year. And if they get much smaller, why They soon will disappear They’ll bring them up in baby-carts When next semester’s here. They’re smaller every year. boys, they’re smaller every year.” MIRAGE 23 BASKETBALL Class Games Previous to this year, basket-ball season was started in a different manner and as a result, the opening games proved to be “fiz- zles.” Immediately after Thanksgiving, prac- tice was begun and a few days after, the first game was played. This system did not work out. as the average student knows, but resulted in a failure, because of inex- perience of the players. This year, we obtained the services of a man full of pep, ginger and common sense: Mr. McClure. The class games were start- ed at the beginning of the season as they were last year. The purpose has always een for the players to become conditioned, ilso to enable the coach to “get a line” on them. As an incentive two trophies were offer- ed. being donated by Peter Miller Sons. Clothiers and by C. Mock. The first games were played on Dec. 4, the Freshman boys winning handily from the Sophomores and the Junior girls winn- ing from the Seniors. After two or three games had been play- ed by all the teams, the Senior and Fresh- man boys stood out as the main contenders among the boys, while the Sophomore and Juniors were the best among the girls. These four teams remained in the finals, the Senior boys easily winning two straight games from the Freshies and the Junior girls in two hard-fought games taking the second cup. Those who make up the Senior champ- ionship team are: Bolenbaugh and Nourse. forwards: Wiseman, center; Amerine, Veidt. and Dungan, guards. The follow- ing games were played: Dec. 5—Freshman boys. 28; Sophomor- es. 7. Dec. 5, Junior Girls. 9; Seniors. 4. Dec. 5. Senior boys, 52; Sophomores. 1. Dec. 5. Sophomore Girls. 5; Freshman. 3. Dec. 6, Freshman boys, 13; Juniors 11. Dec. 6, Sophomore girls, 10; Juniors. 1. Dec. 6. Senior boys. 42; Juniors. 5. Dec. 7. Junior girls, 20; Freshman. 0. Dec. 7. Junior boys. 43; Sophomores, 10. Dec. 7, Senior boys. 17; Freshman, 9. Dec. 11. Senior boys. 50; Juniors. 8. Dec. 11. Senior girls. 8; Freshman. 2. Dec. 12. Sophomore girls. 13; Seniors. 2. Dec. 12. Freshman girls, 12; Juniors, 7. Dec. 12. Senior boys, 14; Freshman. 13. Dec. 12. Junior boys. 51; Sophomores. 13 The girls class games this year were es- pecially interesting as all classes were try- ing to win the cup which was presented by two of our Merchants to the class having the highest percentage. The first week of the games found the Sophomores in the lead but in the finals they were defeated by the Juniors. Sophomore vs. Juniors On Dec. 6. the Sophomores met the Jun- iors in a fast game in which the Sophomores were victorious by a score of 10 to 1. Soph. Juniors Stephens, r. f..............Hummel, r. f. Shinn. I. f. Todhunter. Thompson. 1. f. Kneller, 1 c. McLain. Voightritter. 1 c. Zimmerman. Yenrick, 2 c. Ritchie. 2 c. Kerns, r. g. Hughes. Dickson, r. g. Grimm, 1. g. ............... Moore. 1. g. Field Goals—Stephens. 4; Foul Goals. Stephens, 2; Hummell. Referee, Miss Loos. Sophomore vs. Seniors Dec. 7. again brought victory for the Sophs, in a contest against the Seniors. Sophomores, 10. Seniors, 4. Stephens, r. f. Ritter-Mondhank. r. f. Shinn. 1. f............... Reef. 1. f. Kneller. 1 c........ Nye. Hunter. 1 c. Zimmerman. Yenrick. 2 c. Ritter. Nye, 2 c. Kerns, r. g. W'eis. r. g. Grimm. 1. g. Nye, Mondhank. 1. g. Field Goals: Shinn: Ritter. 2: Stephens. 4; Referee McClure. MIRAGE 25 26 MIRAGE Freshmen vs. Juniors. On Dec. 7, tho Juniors won in the game with the Freshies. Freshmen Juniors, 20 Shenker, Hugh. Anderson r. f. Hummel r. f. Mitty, Mattox. Trimmer. 1. f.......... ..............Thompson. Todhunter, I. f. Haus, Todhunter. 1 c.....— McLain. 1 c. Moody. Brenner. 2 c. Ritchey. 2 c. Sheets. Kisele. r. g. ......Dickson, r. g. Skinner, Kemmer. 1. g....... Moore, 1. g. Field goals, Hummel. 10; Referee. Mc- Clure. Seniors vs. Freshies On Dec. 11, the Senior girls were vie tors over the Freshies by a score of 8 to 2. Seniors Freshies Reef, r. f. __________ Anderson, r. f. Ritter. 1. f. Rugh, 1. f. Cullumber 1 c_________________ Haus. 1 c. Hunter. 2 c. _______________ Eisele. 2 c. Mondhank. r. g. ............Brenner, r. g. Weis, 1. g. ............ .Kemmer, I. g. Field Goals, Reef, 2; Ritter. 2; Rugh. Re- feree, McClure. Dec. 13. Freshman boys, 35; Sophomor- es, 4. Dec. 13, Junior girls, 8; Seniors, 0. Dec. 14. Senior boys, 86; Sophomores, 3. Dec. 14, Freshman girls. 4; Sophomores. 2. Freshman boys. 22; Juniors. 13. Finals The Senior boys in all their games in- cluding the finals, made a total of 324 points to their opponents 61. making a re- cord for scoring the greatest number of points which have yet been made in any class series in L. H. S. Dec. 18. Senior boys, 26; Freshman. 12. Dec. 18. Junior girls. 12; Sophomores. 3. Dec. 19. Senior boys, 37; Freshman. 10. Dec. 19. Junior girls. 19; Sophomore. 6. Lancaster High School Basketball Schedule (Boys) Jan. 1st—Groveport at Lancaster. Jan. 4th—Columbus, West at Lancaster. Jan. 11th—John Hancock. Athens at Lancaster. Jan. 12th—Cambridge at Cambridge. Jan. 19th—Canal Winchester at Lancas- ter. Jan. 25th—Westerville at Lancaster. Feb. 1st—Canal Winchester at Canal Winchester. Feb. 8th—John Hancock, Athens, at Athens. Feb. 15th—Westerville at Westerville. Feb. 22nd—Alumni at Lancaster. Feb. 23rd—Ohio State Deaf School at Columbus. March 1st—Newark at Lancaster. March 15th—Groveport at Groveport. (Girls) Jan 1st—Groveport at Lancaster. Jan. 11th—All Stars at Lancaster. Jan. 19th—Canal Winchester at Lancas- ter. Jan. 25th—C. W. Independents at Lan- caster. Feb. 1st—Canal Winchester at Canal Winchester. Feb. 2nd—Crooksville at Crooksville. Feb. 22nd—Alumni at Lancaster. March 1st—Crooksville at Lancaster. Groveport vs. L. H. S. The first game of the season was played Jan. 1, and altho it was New Years we made a bad beginning. In the first half Groveport was in the lead and altho we did score in the last half the sounding of the final whistle announced defeat for L. H. S. Our defeat was due to the poor foul shooting of the forwards. Minnie Ritter scored the most for our team. Groveport, 9. L. H. S., 7. A. Powell, Van Gundy, r. f. Hummel, r. f. II. Lorimer, Long. 1. f. Stephens. Ritter. 1. f. Van Gundy 1 c--------------- McLain. 1 c. Ranger. 2 c-------------------- Mans. 2 •. Kainier, r. g............Kerns, r. g. M I R A G E 27 Dolby, 1. g. ........ Brenner. 1. g. Field goals—Hummel. Long. Lorimer. Ritter, 2; Van Gundy, 2. Foul Goals: Rit- ter. Lorimer. Referee: Miss Taylor. All Stars vs. L. H. S. On Jan. 11 the second game of the sea- son was played on the home floor. The score showed that our team had been do- ing some practicing, for we tied the All- Stars. among whom were seme of our form- er stars. Ritter was the star of the game making 12 of 14 points. The guards and centers also showed a great improvement. The lineup and score follows: All Stars, 14. L. H. S. 14. Brandt, r. f. .......Shinn. Hummel, r. f. Taylor. 1. f. _______________ Ritter. 1. f. Schulzback, 1 c. ............. McLain. 1 c. Yenrick, 2 c.....-............ Haus, 2 c. Kemmer. r. g. ............... Kerns, r. g. Moody, Grove, 1. g. Brenner, Stephens, 1 g. Field Goals: Ritter 6; Brandt, 5; Taylor. Foul Goals: Hummel, 2; Taylor. 2. Winchester Hi vs. L. H. S. The night of Jan. 18 brought victory for L. H. S. and was a great encouragement to the team. Winchester Hi has a fast team but our girls were able to out play them. The work of Hummel was especially good while her foul shooting also showed much improvement over her former games. The work of the entire team was good and was a sign that our girls were improving with every game. Winchester Hi, 6. L. H. S., 20. McFarland, r. f. ............ Hummel, r. f. Ringer. 1. f...... Ritter. Stephens, 1. f. Smith. 1 c................... Haus. 1 c. Haynes, Alspach, 2 c. McLain. 2 c. Dildene, Boyer, r. g.......... Kerns, r. g. Stephenson, Townsend. 1. g. Brenner. 1. g. Field Goals: Hummel, 5: Ritter; Steph- ens; McFarland; Ringer. 2. Foul goals: Hummel, 6. Referee, Mr. McClure. Winchester Independents vs. L. H. S. The girls of L. H. S. were victorious in the game with the Winchester Independ- ents which is a hard team to defeat. The work of the entire team was very good es- pecially the guarding of Kemmer and Brenner. Hummel was truly the star of the hour, scoring most of the points. Winchester Independents, 9; L. H. S. 15. Muller, r. f. ............. Hummel, r. f. Badger, 1. f. Shinn. 1. f. Arnold. 1 c. McLain, 1 c. W'right. 2 c. Haus. 2 c. Rhodes, r. g. Brenner, r. g. Wilson, 1. g. Kemmer. 1. g. Field Goals: Hummel, 4: Muller, 3; Bad- ger. Shinn. Foul Goals: Hummel. 5; Bad- ger. Referee, Mr. McClure. —Mary Kerns. Groveport vs. L. H. S. On New Year’s night, the basket-ball season was opened in a very successful manner, when Lancaster Hi boys defeated the (juintette from Groveport by a score of 23-17, but the girls were defeated in a very close game. The game was very well attended, most- ly alumni being present, and from the pres- ent outlook, a very successful season is in sight. On the first half somewhat to the surprise of the spectators. Coach McClure, put out a very “shifty” crew and they eas- ily set the pace for the Groveport lads, leading by the score 14 to 6. In the second half, the Groveport boys had an edge of two points on L. H. S. but they were never able to head them. For Lancaster, Bolenbaugh and Dungan played excellent games and Gordon and Lorimer were the best for Groveport. Line-up as follows: Groveport L. H. S. Jordon. 1. f. .Bolenbaugh. Hodgison. 1. f. Lorimer. r. f. _____ Dungan. Willis, r. f. W. Sims. c. .....-........... Wiseman, c. E. Sims. I. g. McIntyre. Gibson. 1. g. Frieby, r. g. Amerine. Halderman. r. g. Field goals—Bolenbaugh. 3; Dungan. 2; Wiseman. 5; Gordon. Lorimer, 3. W. Sims. E. Sims. Foul goals: Dungan. 3; Lorimer. W. Sims, 4. Refereefi Frank. Time of halves: 20 minutes. 28 MIRAGE West High vs. L. H. S. On Friday, the fourth, the second game of the season was ushered in by West Hi of Columbus, who took the long end of a 27-14 score. Lancaster was caught with a crippled lineup, both Dungan and McIn- tyre being out on account of sickness, but never-the-less, L. H. S. put up a dandy scrap. West had a very classy team, being exceptionally good on floor work and shooting, and excelling Lancaster in every department of the game. For West. Haines and Van Meter starred while all of Lancaster’s men were on a par. Preceding the game, a vote was cast for Captain and Bolenbaugh defeated Amer- ine by one vote. Lineup as follows: West, 27. L. H. S., 14. Carmichael, 1. f.... Willis. Veidt, 1. f. Miller, r. f. ......... Bolenbaugh. r. f. Van Meter, c. _____________ Wiseman, c. Haines, 1. g. ............. Amerine. 1. g. Wheeler, r. g. Gibson. Dungan, r. g. Field Goals—Carmichael, 3; Van Meter. 1; Haines. 3; Willis, Bolenbaugh. Wiseman Amerine. Foul goals—Van Meter. Bolenbaugh, 6. Referee—Frank. Time of halves, 15 min- utes. John Hancock, (Athens) 11. Lancaster 31. The recently organized “prep” school at Athens was met on the night of the eleven- th and handily defeated by the locals. The game was played on the local floor and was well attended, considering the very in- clement weather. “The bigger they are the harder they fall”, held true in this case. Athens prov- ed to be very green and inexperienced, ow- ing to it being their first year at the court game. McClure shifted the lineup somewhat placing Gibson on center and the change worked very well, considering that it was new to the players. The first half was ra- ther close, the locals leading 11-5 at its close, but the second was a walkaway, the final score being 31-11. Dungan and Capt. Bolenbaugh were the big point makers for Lancaster while Link was the visitor’s best man. Preceding the game the audience was very well entertained by the Musical Six. who rendered several selectionsh quite cap- ably. Lineup: Lancaster, Athens Dungan, Hodgison. I. f. White, 1. f. Bolenbaugh. McIntyre, r. f. Wise. r. f. Gibson, c. .................. W. Sink. c. Wiseman. Ilalderman. 1. g. ..Errick, 1. g. Willis. Veidt. r. g........Gressick, r. g. Field goals—Dungan. 6; Bolenbaugh. 5; Gibson. 2; Wiseman, 1 ; White. 1; W. Sink 3. Fouls, Bolenbaugh, 3; White. 3. The Cambridge Trip. This trip was as a whole very unsuccess- ful. the game not being played and a large expense incurred. The team was scheduled to leave Lancas- ter at 11:30 Saturday morning, but because of late trains, did not leave until 1:30. Arriving in Zanesville, they found the next B. O. train was four hours late, so nothing was to be done but wait. At the end of the four hours the “glad” news that there were no trains running on the B. O. was told, so therefore Mr. McClure took his small flock back home with him. wiser but none the worse for wear. A game may be played later with Car bridge if an open date can be secured. Those making the trip were Coach Mc- Clure. Bolenbaugh. Dungan. Wiseman. Gibson. Halderman, Willis, McIntyre, and “Art Radebaugh acting as mascot. Jan. 18, Canal Winchester vs. L. H. S. Old I.. H. S. again took the enemy into camp when Canal Winchester invaded its domains altho Canal Winchester was in- tent on a victory, spurred on by the sting of the Thanksgiving football game. The visitors team was composed of mem- bers of the football squad but this did not seem to have any effect on the scoring abil- ity of the home team, it easily winning by a 53-18 score. The Canal Winchester boys started out MIRAGE 29 with a rush, putting in six points before the spectators had a chance to take a breath. However, the locals soon grasped the ball with both “feet” and tied the score at six all. From then on to the end of the half it was simply a walkaway for Lancaster, they scoring 4 baskets to their opponents one. A nice system of team work was develop- ed in this game, Gibson batting off to Dun- gan and thence to Bolenbaugh. who rung in a bucket. The guards also came up the floor, and made some nice shots, helping to pile up the score. The last half was simply a repetition of the first except that the score was greatly increased. Lineup. L. H. S. Canal Winchester Dungan, Veidt. 1. f........... Boyd, 1. f. Bolenbaugh. Kiefaber. r. f. __________ ________________ Badger. George, r. f. Gibson, c. .................. Mueller, c. Wiseman. Horn. 1. g. Zeigler. Wilson. 1. g. Willis. Moody, r. g......... ..... Barnhart. Burtner. r. g. Field Goals: Bolenbaugh. 9; Wiseman, 5. Dungan. G; Gibson. 4 : W’ilson, 1; Boyd. 1: Mueller. 2; Badger, 5. Foul Goals: Dun- gan 5 out of 11. Badger, 1; Mueller. 2. Re- feree—P'rank. Time of halves, 20 minutes. Westerville, 27; Lancaster, 16. Friday, the twenty-fifth. Lancaster met its second defeat of the season, the victors being from Westerville. In the first half, it was simply a walkaway for the visitors they excelling both in teamwork and in basketshooting, with the result that the score was 23 to 9 at its close. The locals were very much handicapped by the ab- sence of Captain Bolenbaugh who was laid up with an imitation of the measles, and as he is the chief point maker, the scoring fac- ilities of the locals were very low. Between halves. Coach McClure gave the boys some wholesome advice, with the re- sult that they scored twice as many points as their opponents, but not enough to even up the score. However, they will have a chance to redeem themselves at Wester- ville in a return game. The final score was 27 to 16. Westerville Lancaster L. Collier. 1. f_____________ Dungan. 1. f. Nicholson, r. f...Kiefaber. McIntyre, r. f. Freeman, c. ..... Gibson, c. H. Collier, 1. g. ........ Wiseman. 1. g. Barnhart, r. g. ........Willis, r. g. P'ield Goals: L. Collier. 4; Nicholson. 1; Freeman. 5; II. Collier, 1; Barnhart. 1; Kiefaber. 1; Gibson. 3; Wiseman. 1; Wil- lis. 1. Fouls. Nicholson, 3; Dungan. 4. Referee. Frank. Time of halves 20 min- utes. Feb. 1, L. H. S. vs. Canal Winchester On Friday evening. Lancaster invaded Winchester with a capacity crowd, and as you might say, brought home the bacon. A special car could easily have been obtained considering the number of rooters that ac- companied the team, and the crowd filled the old barn which they called their gym- nasium, so much that you could hear the beams cracking and splitting. The game started off with a rush. Canal Winchester setting the pace, but Lancaster easily keeping up with it. A defensive game was the order received from head- quarters by the team, so this style of plav- was devoted to during the greater part of the first half. Between halves. McClure 'two some more wholesome advice, part of which was to open up. and as a result a more open game was played. Their gym is long but very narrow, so it was very hard to get much team work nevertheless the game ended with Lancas- ter holding the long end of a 27 to 11 score. Winchester Lancaster Boyd. 1. f. _________ Dungan. 1. f. Badger, r. f. ........... Bolenbaugh. r. f. Mueller, c. ................. Gibson, c. Wilson. 1. g.........McIntyre. Veidt. 1. g. Zeigler. Burton, r. g. Willis, r. g. Field goals: Bolenbaugh. 5; Gibson. 4: Willis. 1: McIntyre, 1 : Dungan. 1; Badger 2; Boyd. 2. P'oul goals: Dungan. 3: Wilson 3. Referee: P'rank. Time of halves, 20 minutes. 30 MIRAGE SOCIETY The evening of Nov. 6, 1917 was the scene of a delightful event, when Miss Ed- ith Courtright entertained with a delight- ful party, at her beautiful country home, northwest of the city, in honor of her birth- day anniversary. Music, games and danc- ing were enjoyed throughout the evening, and at an appropriate hour a dainty lunch was served. As a remembrance of the oc- casion the guests presented Miss Courtright with a beautiful chest of silver. Those par- ticipating in the joys of the event were. Miss Ethel Reasoner as chaperon. Dorothy Graf. Helene Applegate. Ruth Wolfe. Paul- ine Weis, Leonore Abele, Mary Margaret Nye. Mary Elizabeth Thomas. Ruth Harris. Jane Schumacher. Marcella Drumm and the hostess. Messrs. Carl Nourse. Russell Stukey. Donald Hunter. Donald Clump. Gardner Hodgison. Neil Thompson. Billy Wiseman. Paul Cooney. Harold Hoyman, George Courtright. Richard Mattox. M iss Marguerite Peters entertained a party of friends in a delightful manner. December first, at her pleasant home, west of the city. Games, music and contests were the favorite diversions of the event, and at a seasonable hour, a delicious lun- cheon was served. Pretty favors in the con- test were awarded to Miss Ruth Markwood Miss Huldah Thrush and Mr. Russell Mar- tin. The guests enjoying the event were Miss- es Mary Beck of Ohio State, Miriam and Vaneta Snider, Ruth Markwood, Gertrude Courtright of Columbus. Catherine Bishop of Lithopolis, Clara Kern. Mary Lawrence Charlene Hughes. Huldah Thrush. Mae Martin. Evelyn Hughes. Florence Crumley of Amanda and the hostess: Messrs. Geo Rutherford of Wooster, Clarence Gardner. Harold Hughes. Russell Martin. Freeman Hughes. Paul Shonk. Everett Hunter. Paul Cruit, Card Getz and Harry Cook. Honoring the birthday anniversary of Miss Ruth McLain, a delightful social event was held Monday evening, Nov. 5th, at her home on East Wheeling St. Music, games and dancing were the favorite pastimes of the evening and a prettily arranged lun- cheon was served at an appointed hour. The guests participating in the celebration were Misses Eva Reed. Viola Barr of Am- anda, Gladys Pfeiffer. Mary E. Todhunter. Anna Mary Shonting. Iona Dale. Catherine Yenrick, Georgia Hennis, Helen McLain. Brunella Dilger and Ruth McLain. Messers. Leland Muck, Guy Cullumber. Ralph Dun- ford. Boyd Hutchins. John Kirkwood, Ray- mond Bowers. Ralph Roberts of Amanda. Dane Terrill and John McLain. A number of beautiful gifts were given the guest of honor in remembrance of the enjoyable occasion. Mr. and Mrs. J. I). VanGundy of West Mulberry St. entertained with a six o’clock dinner Nov. 10. in honor of their daughter Gladys’ birthday anniversary. The table was very prettily decorated with chrysan- themums.and carnations, the color scheme being (pink and white). There were place cards for Misses Gla- dys Van Gundy. Vida Markwood. Lenore Abele. Mary Margaret Nye. Mildred Sex- auer. Helen Cullumber. Florence Acton. Beatrice Smith. Myrtle Winterhalter and Esther Van Gundy. Games, music and the telling of ghost stories were enjoyed during the evening. Miss Van Gundy was the re- ceiver of many beautiful gifts. Misses Jane Chester and Helen Barnes of Columbus eiu.ed a visit with Miss Betty Click Monday. Dec. 3, and returned to their homes. Misses Ruth Wolfe. Pauline Weis, Jane Shumaker and Edith Courtright were mem- bers of a congenial party of schoolmates who went to Logan. Nov. 3, where they were entertained over the week-end as MIRAGE 31 the house guests of Miss Mary Elizabeth Thomas, formerly of this city. Pleasant Evening at Eisele Home Honoring her daughter. Miss Merce- des Eisele. Mrs. Chas. Eisele entertained .vith a delightful social function on Friday evening Feb. 1. 1918, at her home on Wil- son Avenue. The hours of the evening were spent in an enjoyable manner, games, contests, music and dancing being the fav- orite pastimes. In a series of contests, pretty trophies were awarded to Miss Esther Rugh. Mr. Robert Dickson and Mr. James Monahan. At an appointed time, a daintily appointed repast was served the guests. Enjoyable Event. Mr. George Keller was the guest of his parents the first of November. He was on a furlough from the United States Navy Department and during that time he was ihe guest of honor at a delightful spread given by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Weis of North Columbus Street. The affair was a very pleasant though informal one and the members of the Sen- ior Class of Lancaster High School were the guests. After a social evening of discourse a four course luncheon was served. Appropriate speeches were made by Class President. Carl Nourse and by Mr. Keller. At a late hour all departed for their hom- es extending to the guest of honor best wishes for success in his work. Miss Helen Ritchie was a very delightful hostess, at her home, on North Madison avenue, on Tuesday. January 15. A num- ber of girl friends of her Sunday School class, met at her home, and had an enjoy- able evening. During the evening, an in- teresting musical program was rendered, and three contests were arranged. The pri- zes were awarded to Helen Allen. Ruth Waits. Lucile Wilson and Lena Osborne. A dainty luncheon was served to the follow- ing: Anita Moore, Margaret Shonting. May Allen. Myrtle Horseman. Jennie Waits. Lena Osborne. Helen Allen. Lucile Wilson, Ruth Waits, Lucile Denton. Lelia Rugh. Helen Turner. Edna Fatig. Ethel Smith. Anna May Shonting. Miss Adelia Duffy. Assistant-teacher. Ethel Tipple. Gladys Hoyman, a guest of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Shirley. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ritch- ey, and son Loren. The members of the Senior play cast of 1918 of Lancaster High School enjoyed a delicious “spread”, Dec. 20. at the home of Miss Jane Schumacher on W. Walnut St. Christmas decorations were attractive- ly arranged about the rooms, where the ev- ening was spent in a delightful social man- ner. Those participating in the festivities of the evening were: Miss Ethel Reasoner director of the play. Misses Minnie Ritter. Ora May Ballinger, Gail Kerns. Mary Mar- garet Nye, Edith Courtright. Dorothy Graf. Miriam Snider, and the hostess Jane Schu- macher. Messrs. Edward White. Edwin Bol- cnbaugh. Donald Clump. Albert Ruff. Wal- ter Rugh Steven Rueh. Donald Hunter. James Sears, Russell Blume. Neil Thomp- son, and Richard Mattox. Miss .,arc Ambrose of Logan was the guest of Miss Helen Monahan at the Hotel Mithoff. Dec. 21. 32 MIRAGE Special Departments ORCHESTRA The school year of 1917-18 thus far has been a remarkable one in several ways but no department of the work has stood out in such prominence or reached so high a de- gree of proficiency as that of the High School Orchestra. The organization has been in existence for several years and has always done good work, but this year has seen it go forward with leaps and bounds until we question whether there is any or- chestra in an Ohio High School of what- ever 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 a chapel concert. This chapel proved to be as attractive and popular as any chapel exercise thus far. We were very ably assisted in this concert by Miss Kathleen Henry. She is one of Lancaster’s leading vocalists and we feel proud of her. One of the most delightful things in con- nection with the orchestra has been the generosity with which these young musi- cians have given their talent for the enjoy- ment of the people. Not only have they assisted upon every public occasion such as lectures, plays, etc., at the High School, but several different times have they gone out into the city to assist churches. Our orchestra has been backed financial- ly as never before. Mr. Candee, one of Lancasters’ prominent business men. play- ed the part of the good Samaritan and do- nates music monthly. The Board of Edu- cation also buys quite a few copies. It is our plan to give a concert later on in the year and with the fund leave something as a memento of our years work. Senior Play. November 23. 1918 the Senior Class pre- sented at the High School Auditorium “Pro- fessor Pepp in a very entertaining man- ner. A crowded house witnessed the produc- tion, and a large sum of money was realiz- ed. The High School Orchestra furnished splendid music throughout the evening and a pleasing sketch was given between acts by Donald Hunter and Stephen Rusch. After having such fine results at home, they decided to give it again at Carroll. Jan. 19. 1918 they took the 6:40 car to Carroll and for the second time were suc- cessful. Besides the members of the cast, a large crowd accompanied them and the Musical Six furnished entertainment while Harold Phillips sang a few beautiful solos. Miss Oramay Ballinger with her violin helped to delight the audience between acts. The success of the plays are due to the efforts of our Coach and class adviser. M iss Reasoner. Cast of characters are: Professor Pepp............ Richard Mattox Howard Green ............... James Sears Pink Hatcher Russell Blume Buster Brown .............Neil Thompson Peddler Benson Donald Hunter Noisy Fleming ..............Walter Rugh Sim Batty ................ Albert Ruff C. B. Buttenbuster ........ Donald Clump Betty Gardner Edith Courtright Aunt Minerva Boulder Gail Kerns Olga Stopski Oramay Ballinger Petunia Muggins ......._... Miriam Snider Kitty Clover —......_.....Jane Shumacker Vivian Drew ............... Dorothy Graf Irene Van Hilt Mary M. Nye Carolina Kaye...... Minnie Ritter Business Manager Edward White Stage Managers Neil Thompson. Stephen Rusch. Literary Society The Literary Society has been holding its regular meetings, which have been unus- ually interesting and instructive. We are glad to see that the students M I R A G E 33 have so willingly responded when called upon to serve on the programs, and that the attendance has been so large. Following are the programs: October 1, 1917 1. —Current Events Ruth Mark wood 2. —Why is Ohio Called the Buckeye State?.......... .......Cameron Dungan 3. —Humorous Story -.....—Mary Kerns 4. —My Favorite Short Story. Eva Lehman 5. —Extemporaneous speeches: a. Argentine and the Present War ....................Mr. Hickson b. Wilson’s reply to the Pope’s Peace Terms__________________Alice Hunter c. What’s wrong with L. H. S. Spirit ............. Constance Hummel d. The New High School Building .............. Mary E. Thomas ( —Debate. Resolved, That all aliens should be subject to the draft. Aff. Donald Hunter, Russell Stuckey. Alice Hunter. Neg. Ralph Beck, Mary Kerns. Hunter Pickering. The judges voted two to one in favor of the affirmative. Oct. 15, 1917. 1. —The underground railroad in Ohio .._......... ..... Hunter Pickering 2. —Humorous Story Miriam Snider 3. —Extemporaneous Speeches. a. County Fair .........HarleyThomas b. School Exhibit .... Gail Kerns c. Coal Shortage..-.—.....Ralph Beck d. War Outlook ........Donald Hunter 4. —Debate. Resolved: That the franchise should be extended to women. Aff. Irvine Dungan, Gail Kerns. Neg.. Helene Applegate. Vorys Mc- Laughlin. The judges, Donald Hunter, Dorothj Graf and Ralph Beck decided two to one in favor of the affirmative. Nov. 6, 1917. 1. —Current Events ______ Harley Thomas 2. —The Ohio Boundary or Erie War Porter Rudisell 3. —Anecdotes .......... Alice Hunter 4. —The Ordinance of 1787 .......... ............... Ruth Markwood 5. —Extemporaneous Speeches: a. The Italian Reverses. Alice Hunter b. How I think the Election is going and why Hunter Pickering c. What is your opinion of the chapel exercises we have been having __________________ Edna Borchers Nov. 19, 1917. 1. —Humorous Story Mary Kerns 2. —Anecdotes ......... Esther Shaw 3. —Nullification in Ohio .Ruth Harris 4. —Lloyd George . Eva Lamon 5. —Extemporaneous Speeches: a. Our game with Circleville....... _______William Wiseman b. Germany's Twenty-first enemy___ Mr. Hickson c. The High School Orchestra...... Clarence Mulkin d. The Senior Play Vorys McLaughlin e. The Student Council. Russell Stuckey f. The New Heating System_________ Harley Thomas 6. —Debate: Resolved: That the national government should own the coal min- es. Aff. Donald Hunter Russell Stuckey. Neg. Gardner Hodgison. Helene Apple- gate. The judges. Etsher Shaw. Harley Thom- as and Dorothy Graf, decided two to one in favor of the negative. Dec. 3rd. 1917. 1. —Anecdotes Jeanette Stephens 2. —John Haye’s Policy of Anglo Saxon- ism ................ Hunter Pickering 3. —Is the basket-ball season going to be a success? ..............Esther Shaw 4. —Why everyone should attend the class games ................... Mary Kerns 5. —The new stage curtain Ruth Markwood 6. —Talks by Mr. Hickson and the mem- bers of the Society on ways the So- ciety has benefited them. 7. —Debate: Question: In times of war nil rail-roads in the U. S. should be oper- ated by the federal government. Aff. Alice Hunter. Irvine Dungan. 34 MIRAGE Neg. Donald Hunter, Miriam Snider. The judges decided two to one in favor of the negative. Dec. 17, 1917. 1.—Humorous Story Edna Borehers ?.—Extemporaneous Speeches: 1. The Halifax Disaster. Richard Meikle 2. The Class Games Russell Stuckey 3. What I think of the membership cam- paign Jeanette Stephens, Harley Thomas 4. The recent cold spell. Verne Silbaugh 5. Is your class going to win the cup? Paul McIntyre, Mary Kerns, Vorys McLaughlin. 6. Our Live Wire. Mr. McClure ...— _ - . ............ Mary M. Nye Jan. 10, 1918. 1. —Current Events .............. Mr. Hickson. John Sill ugh. Porter Ru- disell. 2. —Humorous Story Mary Kerns 3. —Anecdotes __Hester Alspach 4. —Clark’s conquest of the North-west Harley Thomas 5. —Extemporaneous Speeches: 1. My idea of the Gov. action in taking over the railroads Edna Borehers 2. The Russian Situation. Charles Rose 3. The West High Game _........... ______________ Constance Hummel 4. The Sugar Shortage __.._Mary Kerns 5. The L. H. S. Basket-ball team.. .............. Vorys McLaughlin G. What I Think of L. H. S. Spirit. ............... Verne Silbaugh 7. The Senior Play Edith Courtright 8. The good of a college to a person both mentally and physically. Ralph Beck. Jan. 21, 1918. 1. —Current Events Ruth Wolfe, Mr. Hickson. Donald Hunter. 2. —The beginnings of the Colonial Sys- tem of the U. S._...„....Ruth Mark wood 3. —Indian Tribes in Ohio, Edith Courtright 4. —Anecdotes Florence Acton 5. —W. T. Sherman_______________Mary Gray 6. —Extemporaneous Speeches: 1. Dr. Garfield’s recent action toward fuel consumers.... Richard Mattox 2. Our recent double basket-ball victory .............._.......... C. Pool 3. —The Senior Play at Carroll, Ralph Beck 4. —What do you think of a winter picnic for the members of the Society... ................... -Russell Stuckey 5. Should everyone be forced to take the exams? ...........-Clarence Mulkin G. What I think of the student body at the basket-ball games ___________ .....-........Constance Hummel 7. What I think of the new officers. .........—......... Charles Rose 8. Debate: Question: Resolved: That the U. S. should make no discrimination be- tween the immigrants from Japan and those from other countries. Aff. Helen Applegate, Irvine Dungan. Ralph Beck. Neg. Porter Rudisell. Gardner Hodgison. Donald Hunter. The judges decided in favor of the neg- ative two to one. MIRAGE 35 Echoes From L. H. S. Nov. 12.—Great game with Bremen on Friday. Why so great? Because we won. Nov. 13—Bad weather! Unknowing pu- pils! Semester Themes due! Nov. 14.—Senior play cast enjoy a mar- velous lecture delivered by Captain Reason- er. Nov. 15.—Tests! Lectures! and snow (luries! Which do we enjoy the most? Nov. 16.—Our team is defeated by Cir- cleville but—? ? Nov. 19.—Splendid programme given by our High School Orchestra of which we are all very proud. Nov. 20.—Have you heard about the high and mighty Senior who missed her seat and reposed on the floor for a few short seconds, during a German decitation. Down mil the Kaiser! Nov. 21.—Busy. Busier. Busiest. Nov. 22.—Much ado about nothing. Nov. 23.—One of the crowning events of the year. —The Senior Play! “Bombs” and “Bumski.” Nov. 26.—It is rumored that our grades go in next Monday. How delightful. Nov. 27.—Pills before pleasure. Tests! Nov. 28—We’re off on a much longed for furlough in order that we may get turkey if we are as fortunate as to be able to in- dulge in such an unheard of luxury in war times. Dec. 3.—Climax reached in final Soot- ball game at Canal Winchester when our boys bring home the bacon. Dec. 4.—Wm. Wiseman gains notoriety by falling down stairs. No damage done. Dec. 5.—A large angora cat invades the girls locker. It has always been said that all old maids like cats. Does this account for the cat’s popularity? Dec. 6—Class Basket Ball games in pro- gress. Freshmen prove to be more than mere infants. Dec. 10—We are all very proud of ourl new stage curtain and we wish to thank ourl most honorable School board for its co-op- eration. Dec. 11.—Have you noticed the new “Star Spangled Banner” that floats over our heads every day. Whom shall we thank now? Dec. 12.—More class games. Spirit pro- gressing ! Dec. 13.—Chapel! Coach McClure talks of class games. Shows the two cups which are to be presented to the winning class. Dec. 14.—Just one more week of agony and then Santa Claus will come. Dec. 17.—Bill Wiseman is talented in more ways than one. He scared Miss Rea- soner and the 5th period Senior English Class by ailing them that Una’s Lion in the “Fairy Queen” went Wo-oo. Dec. 18.—Chapel! Mr. J. T. Rose gives interesting and helpful talk on the “War and the Red Cross Society.” Orchestra plays and Miss Floyd speaks to those tal- ented in art. Dec. 19.— Will you please join the Red Cross?” is the plea that greeted each class this morning. Many new members obtain- ed. Dec. 20.— Many of the noted ex-gradu- ates come back to tramp again thru the roor. s where they gained their knowledge. Do you suppose we will ever have that privilege? Dec. 21.—Miss Perfect should be con- gratulated for the splendid programme she arranged for our pleasure this afternoon. Santa has come and we are all happy. Dec. 26.—“Doc is dead!” are the words •vhDpererf about! The entire school mourns the loss of one of its greatest members. Jan. 3.—“The same old thing, the same old place, nothing is changed.” By per- mission of Don Hunter. Jan. 4.—Our boys won from Groveport on New Year’s night while the girls lost. The order wj.- reversed tonight when our boys lost from West High Columbus. The 36 girls did not redeen themselves because they did not play. Jan. 7.—One counts it a compliment to have a good understanding teday. Jan. 8.—More ice—More tumbles. Jan. 9.—Impressive chapel services held in honor of our beloved classmate, Carl Nourse. Miss Soule. Mr. Hickson. Re Ells worth. William Wiseman and Neil Thomp- son give beautiful talks. Jan. 10.—Physics Npte Books due again. Jan. 11.—Isn’t this exciting? Our bas- ket ball team win great double header vic- tory! Girls play Ashville. Boys play Ath- ens. Jan. 14.—Coal shortage becomes alarm- ing in a section of the city but fret—L. H. S. has plenty. Jan. 15.—Loving cups presented to the Victorian Junior girls and Senior boys Bas- ket Ball teams. Coach McClure makes pre- sentation speech and Beryl Jones and Don Hunter, as representatives gracefully ac- cept them. Jan. 16.—Everyone is worn out with tests! Too bad! Jan. 17.—Lost! Strayed! or Stolen! a happy thought! Jan. 18.—Winchester was our guest this evening. More bacon for us. Jan. 21.—Sleighing fine. Sophomores plan joyride. Jan. 22.—Mr. J. T. Rose and Rev. Dun- gan address us in chapel on “War Savings Stamps.” Jan. 23.—Time is flying rapidly. We see exams, in the distance. Miss Curtiss talks to the young women. Jan. 24.—Senior class meeting 4th per- iod. Much excitement! Jan. 25.—Girls play Winchester All Stars. Boys play Westerville. Girls win, boys lose. How nerve racking. Jan. 28—Horror of Horrors, the deed is done! Our beloved Principal is engaged? Jan. 29.—Mirage Staff meeting this ev- ening. All work is handed in. Let us shout! MIRAGE 37 Alumni and Exchange Class of 1912. Edward Alten, Iowa Motor Ammunition Train, stationed at Camp Cody. New Mex- ico. Howard Benadum. Mattox Clothing Store. Lancaster. Ohio. Lester Cooper. Majestic Theater. Lancas- ter, Ohio. Gail Crossen. In Government Service, Washington. I). C. Charles Kilbarger. Crystal Ice Co., Lan- caster. Ohio. Ralph Miesse, Co. L. “Somewhere in France”. Harry Peet, Cashier. Lancaster National Bank, Lancaster, Ohio. Everette Young. Zanesville, Ohio. Florene Abbott, Lancaster, Ohio. Flora Brown. Book-keeper, Columbus Glass Co., Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Webster S. Krout, (nee Sylvia Clump). Amherst. Mass. Elva Cooney, with Denny Co.. Lancaster Ohio. Helen Corts. Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Ralph Acton, (nee Anna Dickson). Lancaster. Ohio. Mrs. W. J. Thompson. Jr., (nee Florence Lyman), Lancaster, Ohio. Catherine Drinkle. Teacher of History, Lancaster High School. Ruth Fickel, English Department. Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio. Kathleen Floyd. Art teacher. Lancaster Ohio. Ruby Miller, Teacher in Lancaster. Ohio. Margaret Sears, Book-keeper, Hocking Valley National Bank. Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. W. R. Peters, (nee Pauline Tanne- hill). Lancaster. Ohio. Olive Whiley, Lancaster, Ohio. Louise Griswold, Huntington, W. Va. Mrs. Chas. Bailor, (nee Henrietta Schlei- cher). Portsmouth. Ohio. Class of 1913 Earl Gray. Co. L„ ‘Somewhere in France’ Carl LaRoss. Attending Chicago School of Arts, Chicago. 111. Mrs. Clayton Burnett, (nee Ruth Sharp) Portsmouth. Ohio. Clayton Burnett. Portsmouth. Ohio. Harry Kern, attending Ohio State Uni- versity. Columbus. Ohio. Clarence Myers. Shipping Clerk, Lancas- ter. Ohio. James Reid, attending Notre Dame, S. Bend.Ind. Carl Smoot. Goodrich Rubber Co.. Ak- ron, Ohio. Pearce Wright, traveling for the D. E. Auld Co. Winifred Abele, with G. M. Hickle Co- Lancaster. Ohio. Mrs. Marion Pearce, (nee Dorothea Boerstler). Akron, Ohio. Bernice Broderick, employed in Ordin- ance Dept, of Government, Washington D. C. Mrs. George Schmidt, (nee Helen Court- right), Carroll. Ohio. Margaret Gardner. Dr. O’Grady Dental Office. Lancaster. Ohio. Bessie Friesner. with Martens Hardware Co.. Lancaster. Ohio. Louise Harris, attending Ohio University Athens. Ohio. Edna Keeley. Teacher. Toledo, Ohio. Ruth Lamb. Carroll. Ohio. May Pairan. Book-keeper, Kirn Bros. Shoe Store. Lancaster. Ohio. Mary Peet, Teacher. Lancaster, Ohio. Marjorie Pierce. Zanesville, Ohio. Mrs. James Alspach. (nee Katherine Schmidt) Columbus. Ohio. Helen Sharp, Nelsonville, Ohio. Nina Weiland, Everett Bros. Dept. Store Lancaster. Ohio. Priscilla Whiley. Toledo, Ohio. Marie Zarbaugh, Teacher. Green Springs Ohio. Class of 1914. Walter Graf, County Surveyor of Meigs County. Pomeroy, Ohio. 38 MIRAGE Herbert Malone, Attending Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio. Walter Plinke, with Gordon Supply Co. Lancaster. Ohio. Paul Sexauer and Daniel Shonting are with Co. L.. “Somewhere in France.” Allen Silbaugh, Lancaster. Ohio. Russell Wetzel, attending O. S. U., Col- umbus, Ohio. Vivian Abele, Bell Telephone Co., Lan- caster, Ohio. Mary Etta Allen, Attending Chicago Nurses’ Training School, Chicago, 111. Lillian Cunningham, attending State Un- iversity, Columbus, Ohio. Forest Darfus, Lancaster. Ohio. Juanita Elder, Boving’s Jewelery Co., Lancaster, Ohio. Sarah Friesner, Reporter for Daily Eagle Lancaster, Ohio. Gladys Jackson, teacher. Cedar Heights School. West of Lancaster. Dorothy McClenaghan, Teacher. Maple Grove School. East of Lancaster. Ruby Miskell. Perry Drug Co., Lancas- ter. Ohio. Telah Proxmire, teacher, Lancaster, O. Mrs. James Logan, (nee Ruth Skinner), Rochester. N. Y. Marie Smith, Lancaster, Ohio. Helen Wenzell, Lancaster, Ohio. Mrs. Vincent Gill (nee Doris Wheaton) Port Clinton, Ohio. How We See Others “The Observer. Decatur, 111. Your pa- per is one of the best of our exchange. The editorials are especially commendable, while the “Peter and I” stories were very clever. “The Signal” Sistersville, W. Va. The joke heading is good—but the jokes? The Exchange is well conducted, but we will let the cover speak for itself. “The Red and Black, Fostoria. Ohio. The material in your paper is very good, but the advertisements scattered through the book lessen its attractiveness. The Mirror”, Norwood High School. Cincinnati. Ohio. This paper is the good result of much interest and hard work. The cover designs have been especially fine. “Voice of South High.” Youngstown, O. The subject matter is good and well ar- ranged. The covers have been new and at- tractive. The High School Herald,” Westfield. Mass. The Alumni notes are written in a very unique and interesting manner. All together it is quite an original paper. The Highlander.” Grandview. Ohio. The material in your paper is good but the advertisements scattered through the book detract from its attractiveness. “The Elyrian,” Elyria, Ohio. The sub- ject matter in your paper is very good. Is the school behind your paper? If so, why not have better material in its make-up? “The Oracle,” Plainfield. N. .1. Your pa- per through-out shows a really fine patrio- tic spirit. Your editorials and the Literary department are both commendable. “The Lyceum,” Chillicothe, Ohio. Your exchange department is extensive. Where is your table of contents? “The Owl”, Fredericktown, Ohio. A very interesting paper. The Literary and Roasts” departments are commendable. The Messenger.” Wichita, Kansas. A good monthly magazine. We should like to receive a copy of the Wichitan.” You must have lots of pep” in your school. We would be much pleased indeed if our exchanges would comment upon our paper. These comments are valuable and would help us to improve our paper; as we hope our criticisms will help our exchanges to see their weak points. Tell us frankly what you think of “The Mirage.” Why not make these exchange departments the mirrors of our papers? MIRAGE 39 JOKES Sam was reading the paper, when sud- denly he snorted and addressed Mrs. Sam: What tomfoolery, Maria! It says here that some idiot has actually paid a thous- and guineas for a dog! Well, my dear, those well-bred dogs are worth a lot of money, you know,” ans- wered the wife. Yes, of course. 1 know that. But a thou- sand guineas! Why. it’s a good deal more than I’m worth myself.” Ah. yes. Sam. but then some dogs are worth more than others, you see.” Aviator (home from the war on leave) : “And then when you are up pretty high— three or four miles, say—and you look down, it’s positively sickening. It is stu- pendous. awful! A great height is a fear- ful thing. I can tell you. Lady (feelingly): Yes. 1 can sympath- ize with you, poor boy. I feel just that way myself when I’m on top of a stepladder.” I want a pair of pants for my husband” exclaimed the lady. What size?” asked the clerk. I don’t know, but 1 think he wears a 14 1-2 collar.” Doctor— This is a very sad case, sir; very sad indeed. I much regret to tell you your wife’s mind is gone—completely gone.” Peck—“I’m not one bit surprised. She’s been giving me a piece of it every day for the last ten years.” Mr. Hickson— Your history reports should be told that even the most ignorant may understand them.” Albert Ruff— Well-er-what is it you don’t understand, sir?” English Teacher— Donald, please tell us the difference between a drama and a melodrama.” Hunter— Well in a drama the heroine merely throws the villian over. In a melo- drama she throws him over a cliff.” See here, this ice in this lemonade is all melted.” Yessah; we ain’t allowed to sell nothin’ but soft drinks here, sir.” An accomplished Pitcher—A young lady whose stock of baseball knowledge was not so large as she believed, sat watching a game that was proving very disastrous to the home team. Along about the eighth inning of the farce she turned to her es- cort and exclaimed: Isn’t our pitcher grand? He hits their bats no matter where they hold them!” You said you would show me a real time tonight.” she claimed bitterly, as he steered her toward the movies. “Yes,” he chuckled, villian that he was “I did. Thoughtless of me not to have spelled out the reel” for you when I said it.” What was that racket in the shower last night?” “Oh. Moody was using one of his crash towels.” My fellow is half-back on the team.” Huh! My fellow is more than half- back—” On the team?” No. in his studies.” Albert Ruff— My father is a veteran and has a hickory leg.” Amerine— Huh! That's nothing. My sis- ter has a cedar chest.” Nowadays Why are you leaving us, Bridget? Something private?” No mum—sergeant.” 40 MIRAGE “What are you going to call the baby?” “I don’t know what we’re going to Call him. My wife has named him Algermon. Oh! My”, she said impatiently. “We'll be sure to miss the first act. We’ve been waiting a good many minutes for that mo- ther of mine. “Hours. I should say.” he replied rather tartly. “Ours.” she cried joyfully. “Oh. George this is so sudden.” While Hooverizing we suggest the fol- lowing changes in the well known poem: “There’s so much food in the best of us That it hardly be hoovers any of us. To talk about the rest of us.” “Do you write to Grace any more?” “No. 1 wrote her three letters and she didn’t answer—so I broke off the corres- pondence.” Pat—“What’s the use of choppin’ down a tree?” Mike—“Why shouldn’t I?” Pat—“Well you have to chop it up again. Ma—“Dear! dear! what’s the matter with the baby?” Pa—“Oh. he bumped his head against one of the piano pedals. Ma—“Poor little thing! Did he hurt him- self?” Pa—“Oh, no! It was the soft pedal he hit.” Hunter—“Have you ever seen a mosqui- to weep?” Rugh—“No, but I have seen a moth ball” Traveler—“Is your father at home?” Clump—“Yes, he’s over feeding the pigs. He’s the one with the hat on.” Schumacher—“Why, what’s the matter with you?” Wiseman—“I just swallowed fifteen cents and I wondered if you could see the change in me.” Robert Cunningham, (in Latin): Gacius Graccus, when hard beset by the Romans, committed suicide to save his life.” Mrs. Jones was married three times and and as each husband die. she had him cre- mated. Mrs. Brown was telling the elder- ly Miss Smith of it. Miss Smith replied, “Laws me, it don’t seem right. Mrs. Jones has husbands burn, and I can’t even get one.” “Queer, isn’t it?” “What’s queer?” “Why. the night falls—” “Yes?” “But doesn’t break.” “No.” And the day breaks—” “Yes?” “But it doesn’t fall.” “Why is Wall Street, N. Y., like a river?’ Because it has banks on both sides.” He who makes no mistakes does noth- ing. He who makes too many loses his job.” English Teacher—“John name two or three of Shakespeare’s comedies. John Silbaugh—“Well-ah-um the only ones I remember are ‘Nothing Much Doing’ and ‘Just as You Say.’ ” Ede Courtright—“I’m worried about my complexion, doctor. Look at my face.” Doctor—“You will have to diet. Ede—“I never thought of that. What color would suit me best, do you think?” The celebrated soprano was in the midst of her solo when little Tommy said to his mother, referring to the conductor of the orchestra: “Why does that man hit at the woman with the stick?” “He is not hitting at her. replied the mother. “Keep Quite.” “Well, then what is she hollerin’ so for?” MIRAGE 41 Helen McLain—“Awfully sorry to have kept you waiting so long, but I was com- posing.” The Fellow—“I had a suspicion that you were making up.” Helene Applegate—“I prefer a man with a future; I hate men with a past.” Jane Schumacher—“I’d rather have men with a present.” Stukey—“Why do girls keep their shoes shined so well? Hunter—“Well, there’s an old saying that the shoes reflect one’s best characteris- tics.” Senior Boy—“I’ve decided to go on ? farm for the rest of the year.” Senior Girl—“Oh,, do you really think you will flunk out on the exams?” Man in passing car—“Have an accident old fellow?” Man under car (grimly)—“No, thank you. just had one.” Modest She—“That scar on your head must be very annoying.” He—“Oh! It’s next to nothing.” Securing an Audience The audience was glued to their seats”, said the delighted actor. “That certainly was a neat way of keep- ing them there. said the listener. M. E. T.—“What do you suppose G---- meant by sending me these flowers?” Ruth M.—“Oh. he probably meant to imply that you were a dead one. When first he went to see her. He showed a timid heart. And when the lights were low They sat this far apart. But as their love grew fonder They learned to hug and kiss. They knocked out all the spaces. Andsatu pcloselikethis—Ex. An intelligent Frenchman was studying the English language. “When I discover- ed that if I was quick I was fast.” said he. and that if I was tied 1 was fast, if I spent too freely I was fast, and that not to eat was to fast. I was discouraged. But when I came across the sentence. “The first one won one guinea prize’. I was tempted to give up trying to learn English. “Why don’t you get rid of that dog. son? “He’s a big help to me in the junk busi- ness. Comes home nearly every day with a kettle tied to his tail. “When a woman winds a towel around her head and calls for a bucket of water it means the beginning of a big day. but when a man winds a towel around his head it means the end of a big night.” “When a person is blind his hearing is more acute. said the professor explaining the law of compensation. “Oi see”, said Pat, “Oi’ve often noticed that if a man has one short leg the other is always longer. The Prof.—“It is raining. Jove, it lightn- ings.” The boy (afternoon spoiled.)—“Now thunder.” The Prof.—“But my dear youth you must allow for the intervening lull that must needs precede the reverberation you desire until the sundered atmosphere rush- es together again.” Pests at Rest Do you remember the drug store clerk, who after he got you what you wanted ask- ed. “And now what else?” with the sac- charine stress on the now. Enjoy yourself, I shot him. Do you recall the buzzard who knew just two questions to try you on namely. “How’s every little thing?” and “How's the world treating you ?’’ Rest happy. I got him. Does your memory go back to the fel- low who knew nothing to start a conver- 42 MIRAGE sation with but, “Well what can I do you for?” Seem tranquil. I found him when he wasn’t looking. Do you recollect the man with the traces of “Oh you kid?” and “I’ll say so,’’ still vis- ible? Sleep peacefully. He does. Remember the nut at the telephone who always squaks. “Do you know who this is?’’ Cheer up. His coffin fits him.” Mandv—“Rastus. you all knows dat yo remind me of dem dere flying machines?” Rastus—“No. Mandy how’s dat?” Mandy—“Why becays youse no good on earth.” First German Bomb—“How will you feel when you drop in on London?” Second German Bomb—“Oh I know I just won't be able to contain myself.” Sweet Young Thing— But how do you stop an airplane when it is up in the air?” Daring Aviator—“Oh we use air breaks of course.” Clancy’s Widow—;“And yez sez yer man is the line for a commission in France?” O'Brein’s Wife—“Shure and why not? Haven’t yez heard the importance of the trench mortars? And Moike the craftiest cement finisher in the city.” Mother—“Bobby, haver you said your prayers?” Bobby—“Oh. ma! God knows what I want. Why must I go over the same old ground every night?” Stage Manager—“Hey there! Run up that curtain will you?” Stage Hand— Say. I’m hired as a stage hand not a squirrel.” Bright Sophomore—“Miss Huntwork how would you draw a dog in a refrigerator in geometry?” M iss H.—“Perhaps you’d be so kind as to illustrate on the board?” Sophomore’s drawing: Miss H.—“How’s that?” Sophomore—“That’s shows the purp-in- di-cooler.” (perpendicular.) Tommy —“Say paw. what’s meant by beastly weather?” Pa—“When it’s raining cats and dogs”. Irate Captain—“Halt there!” Astonished Cavalryman—“Why what’s the matter. Sir?” Captain—“Your horse’s hind legs are out of step with the fore-legs.” Heard at the Skating Rink “Say Gobbo. what’s the hardest thing about roller skating when you’re just learn- ing.” Gobbo— Dunno; unless it's the floor.” Stukey, who was on his way to see Ede had a blowout. He entered a store at Hooker and asked, “What have you in the shape of auto tires?” Clerk—“Stale doughnuts.” Mr. Flood (in Physics) —“George Courtright. State the law of falling bodies.” George—“Well you place a guinea and a feather from a guinea in a vacuum and their rate of fall will be the same.” Ralph Nourse (Confidentially)—“I can go with any girl I please.” Hoyman—“Yes. but you don’t please Miss Soule—“What do you want Roy?” Roy Shriner—“I wanta’ seize her.” (Caesar.) “Hey Mike don’t come down on that lad- der on the north corner! I took it away.” Mr. Flood (in astronomy)—“Wright, what does a meteorite in flight look like?” Amerine—“A meteorite in flight look like a kite, rather white, throws a strong light, and is a great sight, if I am right.” MIRAGE 43 A little boy had been punished by his What gems are found? mother one day and that night at bed time Who travels the bridge of his nose? he prayed thus: Can he use when shingling the roof of “Dear Lord, bless Papa and Sister Luch. his mouth, Brother Frank and Uncle Fred and Aunt The nails in the end of his toes? Mary and make me a good boy. Amen.” Can the crook of his elbow be sent to Then looking up into his mother’s face jail. he said. “I suppose you noticed that you And if so, what did he do? weren’t in it.” How does he sharpen his shoulder blades I’ll be hanged if I know, do you?—Ex. Miss Drinkle—“Have we any signs of culture in this building?” Football a la Shakespere Russell Stukey— Yes, We have Mr. Down. Down—Henry 6. Hickson.” An excellent pass—The Tempest. Miss Perfect, telling the Freshies about I do commend you to their backs— Macbeth. Shakespere’s father, told them he was Let him not pass, but rather kill him— taught the trade of wool combing.” Othello. “Now. Raphael,” she said, what do we Tis sport to maul a runner—Antony and mean by that?” Cleopatra. Raphael Shonk—(in dreamy state of We must have bloody noses and cracked mind)— He was a barber.” crowns—Henry VI. Dick Mattox—(when the new signal Its the first time that I ever heard that breaking of ribs was a sport—AS YOU rang) Take that pan away from the baby. LIKE IT. Russell Noles— Say Chick, how many Favorite Sayings of Famous People: cigarettes do you smoke a day?” Pauline W — Where’s Shenker?” Chick East— Any given number.” Ede C.— All right, just as you say.” Is a fellow really and truly a dead one Neil Thompson— I know I’m running this Mirage.” because he is buried in thought? Helen A.—“Honest! Who told you?” Physical Geography Teacher— Is Rhode Irvine D.—“You think you’re cute, don’t you?” Island a State or a City?” Miss Reasoner—“I’m boss here.” James Bruney— Why. it’s a chicken.” McClure— Now Listen.” A clergyman, having performed the mar- J. W. Flood—“So much for that.” Dot Graf.— Now where's my pencil?” riage ceremony for a couple, undertook to Jane S.— Let me congratulate you.” write out the usual certificate, but being in doubt as to the day of the month, he asked : Dorothy Mattox reciting in English: “This is the ninth, is it not?” Miss Perfect— Describe the Hero. Dor- “Why. pardon.” said the blushing bride. othy.” “you do all my marrying, and you ought to Dorothy—“He walked around with his remember that this is only the third.” coat in his pocket.” Where can a man buy a cap for his knee? There was a young lady named Dorset, Or a key for a lock of his hair? Who laughed at all times and not force Can his eyes be called an academy it. Because there are pupils there? She laughed at joke, till you’d think she In the crown of his head would choke 44 MIRAGE And break all the strings in her shoes—(?) Rose Bueter—My love for Physics. Dick Mattox—My cartoons. Pats Pairan—My exhibit of pins. R. Sexauer—My orchestra. Betty (’lick—My 150 lbs. Bab Culluinber—My height. Edc Courtright—My walk. Lenore Abele—My bewitching eyes. Abbie Applegate—My big mouth. Oramay Ballinger—My “spit” curl. Ruth Thomas—My “Kirby” earrings. Jane Schumacher—My short dresses. Neil Thompson—My Mirage. Jennie Amerine—My just—Plus more. George Alfred—My dancing. Ed. White—My girlish ways. Steve Ruch— My attractive finger nails. Bill Wiseman—My big feet. Don Hunter—My bashfulness. Midge Reef—My vanishing admirers. Walter Sittler—My attractive sister. Vaneta Snider—My major. Pauline Weis—My fancy skating. Minnie Ritter—My high collars. Paul Cooney—My love for Chemistry. Ruth Wolfe—My sailor boy. Albert Ruff—My debating. Rules for Freshmen to Follow If basketball is interfering with studying stop studying. Never stay out later than 9:30 unless by the principal’s permission. Always keep a lemon in the refrigerator. Never use a stronger word than “Dear Me.” Be kind to your elders and hats off to the Seniors. Usually the Case. An orator, my son, is a person who. hav- ing nothing to say. says it with orotund, cir- cumanbulotiuacious flamboyant superxub- erant redundancy. There was a young manne of Zeebrugge Who was won’t to drynke Rumme by ye jugge. He did this so ofte That his brayne it grewe softe And he dwelles in ye house of ye bugge! MIRAGE 45 The Advertisers Help Us. We wish to Help Them. Look for L. H. S. Yells Thru Our Ads. . ®� . ®..® ®.� . ®...®.� .® .� . .®. .®. ®...®.� .®.«.®... ®....... ®®.®.®...®.®. ® ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ I ( • HOTEL MITHOFF Dining Room will be open to the Public in the next few days ‘The Right Place to Entertain Your Friends All of our advertisers are reliable firms and we wish to recommend them to our readers. “BOOST THE MIRAGE” 46 MIRAGE C. W. WOODIN CO. Announce a showing Spring Millinery, Coats. Suits and Dresses. MILLINERY from Rawak, Phipps, Bnrgesser and other hi h class makers at moderate prices. 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Opp. Post Office. ▼ 50 MIRAGE IN WASHINGTON’S TIME there were no methods of cleaning clothing, gowns, or the many ruffled and embroid- ered costumes—such as the dandies of the day wore—as is used today. We can keep a suit of clothing, fine evening dresses, tail- or-made gowns nnd Laundry looking as fresh and new as when they were worn for the first time, by bringing them to the RABE establishment. v .■« GEO. F. RABE CLEANING CO. Crane’s Linen Lawn The Correct Writing Paper From training camp—from “Somewhere in France”—you receive a letter from some loyal son of Uncle Sam. who is helping to make the world safe for democracy. What better compliment can you pay him than to use your best writing paper when you reply? Nothing is too good for those who serve— least of all a letter from home on CRANE'S LINEN LAWN “the correct writing pap- er.” It will carry your letter safely thru every hardship and rehandling that ordi- narily befalls a soldier’s mail. WARD AND REESE PHARMACISTS 11!) W. Main St. Lancaster, Ohio. The reputation we have established for the highest class of cleaning work, among the best people of this community, is due solely to the painstaking care with which every article entrusted to us is handled from the moment it is received until it is de- livered. CkTIOAr ) L WYMAN Cleaner and Dyer Both Phones 130. MIRAGE 51 •+ ♦ ♦ C. A. TODD Automobiles and Supplies Agent for THE CHALMERS See the New Model Before Buying. We guarantee Satisfaction. Corner Columbus and Chestnut Sts. Bell Phone No. 28 Make the Soldiers Happy with Pictures of Home Folks Cloudy or bright days are equally good for sittings. Make the ap- pointment today. THOMPSONS STUDIO Photos of Quality. Rising Block. Main am! Columbus Sts. Phono 928. Andy’s Popular Candies Always Pure, Always Fresh. 52 MIRAGE •t i i ♦ Assorted Chocolates, Carmels, Nut Candies Taffies, Brittlcs and Fudges. We carry a fine assortment of Box Candies. Hot Drinks and Sandwiches Served at Our Fountain. Andy Antill 216 S. Broad Street. 1 T : I “Printing for Particular People” THE WILKINSON PRINT-SHOP 239 West Main St. LANCASTER. OHIO. GKO. W. WILKINSON. Bell 1018 12. Sis-s-s-s-s-s-s. Boom. Ah-a-a-a-a-a-a Lancaster. 13. Vevo and a vivo And a vevo, vivo, vum, Johnny get a rat-trap. Bigger than a cat-trap. Johnny get another, Bigger than the other. Cannibal, cannibal, eat ’em up raw, Lancaster. Lancaster, Rah. Rah, Rah! 14. Banga-a-langa. Bang-a-langa. Bow, wow, wow; Chang-a-langa, Chang-a-langa Chow, Chow, Chow. Bang-a-langa. Chang-a-langa Bang-a-langa Bow, Lancaster High School don’t give a— Hobble, gobble, razzle, dazzle, Zip. Boom. Bah. Lancaster High School Rah. Rah. Rah! MIRAGE 53 1 t i The Lancaster National Bank Wishing to co-operate in every way possi- ble with the GOVERNMENT, invites you to buy your Thrift and War Savings Stamps, and Liberty Loan Bonds of us. We beg to also call your attention to our Savings and Certificate Accounts. These accounts may be drawn at any time and if left four to six months, draw inter- est. Bank on the Corner CRUIKSHANK’S BAKED GOODS DENOTE QUALITY EXCLUSIVE HOME BAKING Doughnuts and Pastry . Fruit Cake, Layer Cakes, Rolls and Bread. HOME BAKERY 120 N. Broad Street. i I i ♦ The Big Roller Skating Rink WHERE? At the Armory Mr. and Mrs. Ackerman, Mgrs. Skating at: 1:30 to 4:30 in the afternoon; 7:00 to 10:00 in the evening. Private parties solicited. Preferably Thursday evening. Special attention given to Ladies and Children in the afternoon for 15c per person. In the evening 25c for all who skate. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE. .+ ♦ 5 I ♦ ♦ f f Lancaster Book Shop Spaldings Foot Ball. Basket Ball and Tennis Goods. All kinds of pennants. Banners, etc., made to order. School Supplies. CALL AND SEE US. 120 South Broad St. 54 MIRAGE The Keller Quality Shop 121 West Main Street solicits the trade of the prudent home-keeper for all kinds of Grocer- ies. You will find here, a large as- sortment of the choicest quality of foods; handled in the most sanitary manner. • H. E. GILLESPIE Formerly Outcalt Co. School Supplies Books Stationery Engraved Cards Gifts for All Occasions ♦ t .t....... . 15. Oh. when you’re up. you’re up. Oh, when you’re down, you’re down; But when you’re up against L. H. S. They’ll always put you down. 16. Rapity. Ripity, rip rap, Zipity, Zipity, zip zap. Rip rap. Zip zap, Let’s give ’em the horse-laugh— Haw, haw haw. 17. Purple and gold, royal and bold. Hot-shot. sis. boom, bah! Lancaster High School. Rah. Rah. Rah! We’re elly elly elegants From L. H.S. Go to L. Go to L. L. H. S. Come and join us elegants. For we’re a jolly bunch. Go to L. Go to L. To L. H. S. | W. O. Hamilton Co. j Manufacturers of Candies and Ice Creams � 111 West Main Street J I ♦ Have You Made An Educational Study ♦ Of Milk { ♦ and Milk Products j As “The King of Foods” ♦ ? 5 “Mighty Interesting.” Especially The Pure Pasteurized Products OF THE HAMILTON PURE MILK ICE (’REAM CO. Bell 915-2 Citz. 145-F MIRAGE 55 +- •+ i ♦ I BLETZACK.ER TIRE CO. TIRE SPECIALISTS 303 North Columbus Street 132 South Broad Street •« 19. Give ’em the ax. the ax, the ax. Give ’em the ax, the ax. the ax. Give ’em the ax. Give ’em the ax. Give ’em the ax. where? Right in the neck, the neck, the neck. Right in the neck, the neck, the neck. Right in the neck. Right in the neck, Right in the neck. T-H-E-R-E. LEAVE YOUR AUTO WITH US NVe will repair it properly—correct every little fault, do it quickly and charge you but the minimum cost. We do not ex- periment with your car—wc passed that stage years ago—we are expert repair men and do our work well. It will pay you well to investigate. THE L. E. HUDDLE CO. 56 MIRAGE DON’T FORGET! the “ANNUAL” Price 50c Won’t You Come See Our Show? While we have never been in the show business —while we freely admit that we don’t even know the smell of saw-dust—we must insist that we are nevertheless “real ring-masters.” And we invite you—now—to come in and see our show. You’ll admit our claim is justified. You’ll see rings of every kind and for every purpose—and at every price. No admission charged. The big show’s going on all the time. Just stop in and see the kind of rings that made us “ring-masters.” THIS INVITATION MEANS YOU ! i ; : ♦ ♦ ♦ ; � : 4 ♦ 1 T ♦ 1 t 4 4ft 4 iMfl.V ttAZKTTC i'IMS'TEES .