Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1919 volume:

MIRAGE c MIRAGE te ft te to ft ir. fta R- + ibi pa Lancaster High School Boys Who Made the Supreme Sacrifice v« ALLEN ANDERSON. Killed in Aeroplane Accident. CARROLL BLACK. Killed in Action. ; ' KARL EYERMAN, Killed in Action. ROSS GEORGE. Killed in Action. EDWARD HENDERLY. Killed in Action. WALTER MARSHALL. Died at Camp Sherman. fttti - « Vte fti tea |«3 fta to to to r _________________________________ MIRAGE______________ to to to to to it to to to to to to HONOR ROLL Owing to the fact that some titles may have inadvertently been overlooked, we have omitted all of them from the honor roll. Abbott, Boyd Cunningham, Russell Hammack, LcRoy Abbott, Lafayette Darfus, Alta Henderly, Edward A. Adams, Virgil DeLancy, Frank Hershberger, Karl Alfred, Theodore DeLancy, Roi Hoffman, Fred Alten, Edward Dickson, Ellsworth Hoffman. Mark Anderson, Allen H. Drinkle, Charles Hooker, Howard Aten, Paul Driver, Russell Hunter. Donald Axline, Clarke Driver, Harold Jackson, Guy Barnes, Weaver Dupler. Russell Jackson, Harry Barr, Russell Eifert, Kenneth Kauffman, Harry Bauman, Charles Eincman, Ralph Keller, George Baumgardner, Clay Emde, John M. Keller, Russell Baumgardner, Woodward Endsley, Ben Kiefaber, Frank Beck, Howard Eyman, Homer Kicfaber, Will Benadum, Earl Eyman, Hubert Kiger, Forest Benadum, Howard Eyman, Karl Kindler, Arthur Benadum, Roy Fa tig, Raymond Kistler, Rollie Benner, Edson Feigley, Willis La Ross, Corl Black, Carroll Floyd, Phil Lowery, Henry F. Boley, Maurice Gaffney, Ralph Lutz, Walter Briner, Erway Garrison, Stanley Marshall. Walter Brown, Carl George, Ross Mayer, Harold Burden, St. Clair Gerhard, Fred McAfee, Cecil Carmen, Howard Gibbony, Austin McFce, Joseph Carr, Earl Gillette, Edward McCleery, Charles Cartmell, Austin Goss, Harry McClcery, James Cartmell, Mithoff Goss, Donally McCleery, Iceland Charlton, Paul Gray, Earl McCleery, Walter Clapper, Homer Griffeth, Carl McClennaghan, Donald Conkle, Walter Groff, Carl Miesse, I.oon Cooper, Lester Groff, Fred Miesse, Ralph Creighton, Clarence Hall, Howard Miller, Charles Ferdinand to to to to to to 7 to to to � r 1� ■ to to to te r ________________MIRAGE_____________________________ R5 K -K r. fis o Pa HONOR ROLL Owing to the fact that some titles may have inadvertently been overlooked, we have omitted all of them from our honor roll. Moody. Harold Shallenberger, Marion Work. Harry Morris, Cordon Shaw, Roderick Wright, Pierce Morris, Neil Shipley, Herbert Wright, Frances Moss, Russell Shonting, Daniel Wright, James Murdock, Launcclot Silbaugh, Allen S. A. T. C. Musser, Fred Sites. Fred Amerine, Wright Nolcs, Richard Smith, Harvey Baumgardner, Edward Nourse, Harry Speriky, Emmett Blume, Russell Obcrdorfer, Paul Stukey, Frank Brasseur, Alcide Orman. Willis Stukey, Raymond Derry, Lawrence Outcault, Charles Norton Thomas, Fred Dungan, Irvin Pairan, Paul Thompson, Lloyd Gciscr, Ralph Peet. Harry Tobin, Dallas Giesy, Robert Pfeiffer, William Towt, Elbert Haldcrman, Harold Pfeiffer. Walter Trout, Harold Malone, Herbert Plinke, Walter Trout, Ralph Rutherford. George Rndebaugh, Arthur Veidt, Charles McLaughlin, Earl Regan, Paul Vorys. Charles Shcnker, Earl Rissler, Fred Vorys, George Shonk, Charles Robinson, Carl Vorys, Ralph Shumaker, William Robinson, Harry Vorys, Webb Silbaugh, Hugh Rowles, Harold Walker, Martin Silbaugh, John Saunders, Russell Ward, Clarke Sittler, Walter Sauerbrei, Oather Watts, Charles Archie Stevenson, Robert Schneider, Karl Watson, Arthur Strigle, Ralph Sears, Ralph Widrig, Ralph Thompson, Neil Sexaucr, Fred Wilson, Howard Wiseman, William Sexauer, Paul Wiseman, Thomas Shallenberger. Donald Wolfe, Wilbur Busby, Margaret, Volunteer Nurse .............Camp Beauregard, I.a. Townslcy. Aileen, Red Cross Nurse ............................. Swope, Mary Alice, Dietitian ........Base Hospital, No. 25, France .............................Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. Vickery, Betty, Ycomnncttc .................................Norfolk, Va. Whiley, Olive Pearl, Canteen Worker .............Y. W. C. A., France te r � m r � • is ■� te te • i te te te $ Ra M I R A G E M IRAGE MR. CLEMENTS Ohio University, 1904; Ohio State, lUlOjM.A. 10 MIRAGE__ DEAN XI. HICKSON. Principal A. B. Ohio State University; M. A. Ohio State University; Summer School, Harvard University, 1916. n MIRAGE __ � 2 i t V MARY SILBAUGH Ohio State University, B. A. English MIRAGE MARGUERITE LOOS Ohio Stato University, 1915, B. of S. in Education Junior English ETHEL H. REASONER B. A. Ohio State University, English and History 12 m r i % 1 3 r JOHN W. FLOOD E. E. 1911, Ohio University, Athens; B. S. in Education. 1918, Ohio University, Athens, Physics E. H. McCANDLISH Collette of Wooster. B. A., General Science, Physical Geography A DALE ATEN B. A. Ohio Wesleyan University, Chemistry and Biology A It ' i J « W W. H. WH1STON Marietta College and Ohio University, B. S. Degree. Diploma in Commercial Dept., Commercial Law, Commercial Arithmetic LUCY HUNTWORK Otterbcin B. A. Geometry MARY M. SOULE Ohio University, B. Pcd., Algebra M I R A G E ANNA M. SOUTAR Ohio University, Bookkeeping, Business English, Salesmanship, Economics ROSELLA HIGHLAND Columbia Commercial College Stenotype Normal Shorthand and Typewriting 16 M I R A G E LORENA GARRISON Ohio State University, B. A.. Spanish and Latin MYRTLE WINTERHALTER Otterbein College, B. A., French CATHERINE DRINKLE Ohio State University, B. A., History MARY A. HERSHBERGER Ohio Stato University. B. Sc. in Home Economics, Domestic Science Domestic Art CARRIE M. HENDRICKSON Otterbein University, B. A., Modern History M I R A G E KATHLEEN FLOYD Ohio University, Art n HELEN M. WHILEY Vassar A. B., Instituto of Musical Art Music Mirage Staff Top row—Esther Shenker, Gladys Van G‘.'.nd; Dor's Tidd, Mary Oberdorfer, Marian Beery. Middle row— Carl Ochs, Gertrude Beck, Edith Thompson, Mary E. Todhunter. Bottom row- Vida Markwood, Frankie Voightritter, Nor.r.an White, Gcldie Hanon, Richard Merkle. is Mirage Staff Top Row—Helen McLain, Helen Ritchie, Martha Hoffman, Gertrude Silbaugh, Catherine Keller. Assistant. Middle Row—Charles Raiich, Bus. Mgr.; Ruth Redmen, Editor-in-Chief; Ferdinand Brassep, Editor; Asst. Bus. Mgr., Mary Dickson, Gardener Hodgson. Bottom Row—Mary Kerno, Charles Bonner, Wilfred Himes, Miss Silbaugh, Miss Aten. 19 M I R A G E V 20 M I R A G E J. RUSSELL STUKEY College Preparatory Course; Class Presi- dent, '17, '18. '19; Literary. ’16, ’17, '18, '19; Orchestra, '16, '17, ’18, 19; Student Coun- cil; Minstrel, '18; His Martial Authority.” '18; Class B. B. Mgr., '18, ’19. He’d sparked it with full twenty gals, He squired ’em, danced ’em, druv ’em, First this one, an’ then thct, by spells. All is, he couldn’t love ’em. MARY DICKSON JAMES GARDNER HODGSON College Preparatory Course; Class Treas- urer, '18, ’19; Literary, '16, '17, ’18, ’19; Secretary of Literary, ’18; President of Lit- erary, ’19; Class Basketball, Capt. ’16, ’17, ’18, '19; Boys' Glee Club, '17; Chorus, ’17, ’18; Latin Plays; Minstrel, ’18, '19; “His Martial Authority”; Joke Editor of Mirage. What a line man hath your tailor made you! I { i Vice President, '17, '18. ’19; Orchestra, ’16, '17, ’18, ’19; L tin-French Course; Much Ado About Betty ; Mirage Staff; Class Basketball. And still they gazed and the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew. NORMAN WHITE Latin Course; Business Manager Class ’19; Mirage Staff; “His Martial Authority ; “Much Ado About Betty”; “Standing By.” That what he will he does, and does so much. That proof is call’d impossibility. AUNITA MOORE Class Secretary, 1919; College Prepara- tory Course; Chorus, ’16; Glee Club. '16; Class Basketball, ’16. '17, ’18, ’19; Much Ado About Betty”; Mirage Typist. Good nature and good sense must ever join. 21 MIRAGE MARY HOFFMAN German-Spanish Course. Then she took up her burden of life again. Saying only, “It might have been.” THELMA HILYARD MARTHA HOFFMAN German-Spanish Course; Mirage Staff. Talent is something but tact is every- thing. College Preparatory Course; Chorus, ’1C, ’17; Literary. ’18: ’19; Art. '16. ’17, ’18, '19. Chorus. '16; Class Basketball Team, '1C, '17, ’18; First and Second Certificate Type- writing; French Course. There is a garden in her face. Where roses and white lilies grow. RALPH HANSBERGER Commercial-Latin Course; Mt. and M. Drawing; Latin Play, ’16; “Much Ado About Betty”; “Standing By”; Exchange Editor. RUTH M. McLAIN College Preparatory Course; First and Second Remington Certificates; Mirage Typist; Chorus, '16, ’17. And if she won't, she won’t. 22 M IRAGE MARGUERITE PETERS Language; Commercial Course; Chorus. Marguerite Peters: Thy voice is sweet as if it took its music from thy face. MARTIN SHONTING LILLIAN IRENE POTTS College Preparatory Course; Spanish Course; Typewriting; “Much Ado About Betty.” Lillian Potts: As merry as the day is long. College Preparatory Course; Orchestra, ’16. ’17. '18, ’ll). Martin Shonting: Your music in my heart I love. Long after it is heard no more. MAGDALENA GOODYEAR Chorus; Language, Commercial Course; Art; First Remington and Second Certifi- cate. Magdalena Goodyear: Her fingers shame the ivory keys They dance so light along. KATHERINE BORCHERS Latin-Spanish Course; Literary, '17, ’18; Chorus and Glee Club, ’16. ’17; Carnival, ’17; Art. Katherine Borchcrs: Things are not always what they seem. 2.1 MIRAGE CONSTANCE HUMMEL KATHLEEN HENRY Orchestra; Vice President Literary. T7; “His Martial Authority,” T8; Glee Club; French Course. Kathleen Henry: Her frowns are fairer far than smiles of other maidens arc. GEORGE O. WOLFE College Preparatory Course; Captain Class Basketball Team. ’16, '17, '18; Liter- ary Society, TG, '17: Vice President, 18, Critic, ’19; Varsity B. B. Team Manure!, '18, '19; Latin Play, ’16; “Standing By; T9; Athletic L Association, ’18; Secretary and Treasurer, T9; Class Secretary, '17; Sergeant at Arms, T8; Chorus, TG, T7. Constance Hummel: College Preparatory Course; “Much Ado About Betty ; Electrician, Standing By. George O. Wolfe: Smile, it's worth while. L. CHRISTINA DITTMAR Commercial Course. L. Christina Dittmar: Like a quiet lake unruffled by the wind MARGARET E. BALLMER College Preparatory Course; Typewrit- ing; Chorus; Gym. Margaret Ballmer: I work with patience, which is almost power. 21 MIRAGE _ EDNA L. BORCHERS Latin Course; Business Course; College To err is human, to forgive divine. HELEN C. McLAIN College Preparatory Course; Vai Basketbnll, '17, '18, '19; Class Basket '16. '17. '18, '19; Captain Senior Basketball '19; Member A. L. A.; Chorus, Glee Club; Art Editor Mirage, '19. She loved nature and after that art. Preparatory Course; Literary Society, Chorus; Glee Club. Edna Borchers: DWIGHT ROLLER College Preparatory Course; Latin Much Ado About Betty. One cannot always be a hero. But one can always be a man. 25 MABLK MARCE MARTIN College Preparatory Course. Silence, when nothing be said, is the elo- quence of discretion. Piay; HELEN TROXEL Latin-Spanish Course; College Prepara- tory Course; Art. Her looks did argue her replete with modesty. M I R A G E GLADYS VAN GUNDY College Preparatory Course. Above all things give me a good com- plexion. HUBERT L. OLDER HAZEL GRIMM Commercial Course; English Course; Senior Play Committee; Much Ado About Betty”; Remington Certificate. Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O’er book consumed the midnight oil. Commercial Course; College Preparatory Course; Much Ado About Betty”; ‘‘Stand- ing By.” Whoever blushes seems to be good. FLORENCE ROBY College Preparatory Course. Great objects can only be seen at a dis- tance. BEATRICE LOWRY College Preparatory Course; Mirage Rc- S� rter, '18; Chorus, Glee Club. 16; “His artial Authority ; “Much Ado About Betty”; Manager Basketball, '19; First .nd Second Remington Certificate; Mirage Typist. Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat. 26 M I R A G E SARA WENZELL French-Latin; Basketball; Literary; Col- lege Preparatory Course. The sweetest thing that ever grew Beside a human door. ROBERT MILLER EDNA L. ALSPACH College Preparatory Course; Chorus and Glee Club; ‘‘Standing By. Singing, she wrought, and her merry glee The mockbird echoed from his tree. College Preparatory Course; Standing By”; Class B. B., 19. I have a heart with room for every joy. RUTH REDMON College Preparatory Course; Chorus '16, '17: Glee Club, '18; Junior Play Committee; Assistant Editor, '18; Editor-in-Chief, '16. True wit is Nature to advantage dress’d. What oft was thought, but ne’er so well expressed. 27 HELEN BALLINGER Literary; German-French Course; Col- lege Preparatory Course. In me behold the end of all the world with all its vanities. MIRAGE LOVETTA GRACE WENDEL Commercial Course. Small of stature, but wide of experience. NELLIE F. SHAEFFER German-Commercial Course; “Much Ado About Betty ; Chorus, '16, '17. The student’s life is strenuous. RALPH NORTH College Preparatory Course; Football, ’16; Latin Play: Manual T. and Mech. Drawing; “His Martial Authority.” It is your will that makes your action good or ill. LOTTIE RUDISILL College Preparatory Course; French Course; Chorus, ’16. I propose to get into fortunes wav. HULDA M. THRUSH College Preparatory Course; Typewrit ing; Chorus; Gym. All words, no play; the price of diploma . i 28 MIRAGE MILDRED PICKERING Latin Course; Chorus, ’17, ’18, '19; Standing By.” Mildred Pickering: There is an unspeakable pleasure in the life of a voluntary student. J jm i I % i r GUY T. CULLUMBER ESTHER MORRIS Language-Commercial Course; Sopho- more Spread Committee; “Much Ado About Bettv”; First Prize Thrift Contest, ’17 Esther Morris: The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. German Course; College Preparatory Course; Electrician, “His Martial Author- ity ; Electrician, Much Ado About Betty”; Stage Mgr., “Standing By.” Guy CuUumbcr: Always Mary. OH LA CAVE College Preparatory Course Business Course Art Music Ohla Cave: From morn till night she plots and plots and plans some greatness to achieve. VERDA W. MARTIN College Preparatory Course; Literary: Play Committee. Chairman; “Much Ado About Betty”; French -German-Spanish. Verda Martin: None knew thee but to love thee, Nor named thee but to praise. 23 M I R A G E LULA MAE SITES “Much Ado About Betty”; Latin Course; College Preparatory Course; Literary, ’lb, ’17; Domestic Art, '17. The sweetest things often come in the smallest packages. FRANKIE VOIGHTRITTER Commercial Course; Mirage Typist, Meek loveliness is around thee spread. College Preparatory Course: Class R B., '17, '18. '19; Mirage Typist, '18, M9; Mirag Staff. '19; First and Second Remir.; ton Certificate. In diligence nothing would surpass her. DANA E. CHAPMAN College Preparatory Course: Latin-Span ish; Latin Play: “Much Ado About Betty.” Tho to be rich is not my wish, yet to be great is charming. EVERETTE S. FISHER College Preparatory Course; “Much Ado About Iletty”: Football, '17, ’18; A. L. A. Association. There are some silent people more inter esting than the best talkers. 30 M I R A G E CATHERINE E. KELLER College Preparatory Course; “Much Ado About Betty ; Assistant Editor. Wisdom! I bless thy gentle sway, And ever, ever will obey. LELEN L. RITCHEY Stenographic and Commercial Course; Dress Committee; First and Second Rem- ington Certificates; Class Basketball, ’ll, ’18; Mirage Staff, ’19; His Martial Au- thority”; Standing By.” VIDA E. MARKWOOD German-Commercial Course: M:rage Tyoist; Shorthand Certificate. Be ye always ready. MARY ELIZABETH TODHUNTER Commercial. Never alone. HUNTER PICKERING Business Course; Literary Society; A L A. Association; Football; Basketball; Latin Play: Much Ado About Betty”; “Standing By.” All great men are dying, And I don’t feel well myself 31 MIRAGE___ MARGARET WALTERS College Preparatory Course; Latin-Span- ish; Chorus, ’16; Typewriting. Modesty seldom resides in a breast that Is not enriched with noble virtues. LUCILLE W. STOVER College Preparatory Course; Latin Spanish. With countenance demure and molest grace. 32 LUCY IRENE GRIMM Commercial Course. Zealous, yet modest. EDWIN W. WILSON College Preparatory Course; Literary, ’17; Football. ’18. ’19; Class Basketball, 17. ’18, '19; Boys’ Glee Club, '18; Chorus, ’17, '18; Minstrel, '18, '19; Latin Play, ’16; A. L. A., ’19. I hope to awake some morning and find myself famous. OLIVE B. YOUNG Spanish-I atin Course; Chorus, '16, ’17, ’18; Secretary Junior Class: Literary “Much do About Betty.” And Razing down with timid grace She felt his pleased eyes read her jdH r 1 ROBERT LLOYD THROCKMORTON College Preparatory Course; “S'anding By.” Bom for success, he seemed With grace to win. with heart to hold With shining gifts tha‘ took all eyes. WILLIAM C. SOLT Much Ado About Betty”: Cass Basket- ball, ’16, ’17; College Preparatory Course. Give us this lad whose life Is one perpetual grin. INA BEAL German, Latin Course College Preparatory Course Glee Club Chorus Virtue is her own reward. KATHLEEN CANNON College Preparatory Course. Say what you have to say in French, and then sit down. _ MIRAGE__ HARRIET PA I RAN College Preparatory. “Standing By.” ‘The Smile that won’t wear off.” 34 HAROLD V. TIPTON College Preparatory Course; “His Mar- tial Authority.” Humor is the harmony of my heart. WILLIAM H. SCHUMACHER, JR College Hill Academy MIRAGE Senior Class History of ’19. On a September morning about four years ago, we, as a class entered the doors of this grand and glorious institution of learning. We hoped to make our presence felt in a body but when we came into the hall and found our upper classmen assembled in groups we feared something must be wrong and fled in all directions. The most of us will never know how we got into the auditorium. However, the first thing I knew, I heard a voice in front of me saying something about a Scripture lesson. I ‘listened more closely and here is what I heard: “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not.” Now everyone of us hoped that when we entered High School we would be ladies and gentlemen, and here it was the very first morning— children! Think of it! Children! Then they began to sing (I say they because our jaws were chattering too much to even try to talk). They sang “Swinging in the Grapevine Swing,” but I’ll tell you right now that I felt as though I had fallen out of a grapevine swing and I wasn’t alone in my agony. Nevertheless the “edge” soon wore ofT and we really began to enjoy life, especially since we only had to be there a half day. When warm weather finally came and we were informed that we could go home to “mamma” until the next fall, wc readily obeyed. Just as sure as night follows the day so will autumn follow spring. Thus with the turning of the leaves we were again called to sendee, being advanced from “privates” to “corporals” and after our summer furlough we were able to enter the battle with renewed vim. We went over the top, over “No Man’s Land,” and stood waiting at the Junior trenches. At this point we were again advanced and now became “sergeants.” We were now an organized company and Captain Stuckey with the rest of the staff have done all in their power to make our battles light and interesting. Victory is sure to come to those who play square and ours came when we as a Junior class presented our first play. One victory only makes you anticipate the next, and so it was that wc entered the fourth line trenches and were commissioned “Lieutenants.” Many who should be in our ranks have given up the battle and quite a few have drifted or been drafted into matrimony. We hope they are happy. Nevertheless when the crowning victory of our life comes and it is not far distant, we will leave these trenches forever for the trenches of life where greater battles will confront us. Will wc fail in these battles? No, we will continue to advance until Father Time has stayed our steps and our life work is done. MARY M. HOFFMAN. 35 M I R A G E Senior Prophecy Scene—Backyard Time—1935 Characters—Mrs. Steamboat-Cottie Hummel Mrs. Fairchild—Esther Morris Mrs. Older—I.ottie Rudisill Postman—Dana Chapman Salesman—Ralph Hansbcrger Mrs S.—Such kids, can’t keep themselves clean for two minutes. Believe me, when John Smith was alive he helped me with the wash. (Enter Mrs. Fairchild). 1 wonder who my new neighbor is? Familiar looking. Guess I’ll ask her about the (ire. She just came in from the street. Beg pardon, did you hear any particulars concerning last night's fire? Mrs. F.—Well bless me, if it isn’t Cottie Hummel! Mrs. S.—Esther! So you are my new neighbor. Where have you been all these years. It surely is great to see you again. Mrs. F.—Three years ago I met Mr. Fairchild, and about three months later we were married. Mr. Fairchild is the agent for a large concern and we have been travel- ing a good deal. I think we are settled now. But tell me something of yourself. Mrs. S.—I am now Mrs. Steamboat. My first having died three years ago. Did you know Lottie Rudisill, who is now Mrs. Hubert Older, lives just across the street? Mrs. F.—No, I haven’t seen any of my neighbors yet. But that surely is great. Mrs. S.—Hubert is a lawyer for a large railroad corporation and is receiving an enormous salary. Edith Thompson is private secretary for the same concern. Mrs. F.—Wonder where all of our classmates are. I have been gone so long, Mr. Fairchild’s work keeping him in Paris most of the time. But now 1 hope I’m settled. And really, nothing would please me more than a class reunion. Mrs. S.—Yes, that certainly would be just the thing. By the way, did you know that Olive Young never left Lancaster and vicinity. The last card I received from her she had almost completed her work at Hooker Station, and intended going to Logan. Mrs. F.—But what is Olive doing? Mrs. S.—She is one of the leading settlement workers of the state. Mrs. F.—Well, I never could have pictured Olive as a settlement worker. Didn’t Russell Stuckey and Olive have their home planned? Mrs. S.—Yes, but the lure of the movies turned his head and he is now playing leading parts opposite Aunita Moore, who is owner of the Moore Company. Mrs. F.—I have heard that the Moore Company has become more popular than the Paramount, but I didn’t know that Aunita Moore was the owner. No doubt she received her idea from our first-class play, “Much Ado About Betty.” Mrs. S.—Perhaps Hunter Pickering writes all of her plays. The latest I believe is “Why I Never Married.” Mrs. F,—Evidently Nellie Shaeffer refused him, for she is now a famous suffra- gette, and after having converted the United States she is making great headway in Europe. When I was in New York the last time, I received the greatest surprise of my life. My husband and I attended the Broad Street Episcopal church and heard a wonderful sermon on “The Evils of Life, delivered by Rev. Robert Throckmorton. Can you picture “Bob” with Rev. for a title. And I guess he has become quite a woman hater, although he is very popular among the fashionable mothers who have marriageable daughters. And perhaps it might interest you to know that after Ed. Thomas married a western girl, Lovetta became Bob’s housekeeper. Mrs. S.—By the way, have you read Eddie Wilson’s latest book on “How to Bluff in History”? (and get away with it.) If there is any truth in the saying that ex- perience is the best teacher, it must be some book. Mrs. F.—Here comes Lottie, won't she be surprised? (Enter Mrs. Older). Mrs. 0.—Cottie, may I borrow a bar of soap. I am trying to get a little washing done, since Hubert and I leave for California tomorrow. Why, Esther, do you live here now. or is this a reunion? Mrs. F.—No, but we had just said how fine one would be. Mrs. O.—Well, if it keeps up, we’ll almost have one right here in Dayton. I met Beatrice Lowery on my way over. She says that they have a weeks engagement here. You know she and William Solt are traveling with a large theatrical company and draw a large crowd wherever they go, Beatrice for her giggler and Bill for his laugh. Mrs. S.—Have either of you heard from Beatrice's old friend Helen Ritchey? Mrs. F.—'Why, yes. Helen, as a hairdresser, has introduced a new fad. That of dressing the hair to suit the character. She simply looks at a person, judges their character and then fixes their hair to represent it. 3« M I R Mrs. O.—What a strange idea. Don’t you imagine some people would be frights? Mrs. F.—It is surprising how many of our classmates I met in New York. Mary Elizabeth Todhunter, now of course Mrs. Cullumber, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph North (nee Mary Dickson), live in the same apartment house. Ralph and Guy are at the head of a Socialist party, and they told me that Ruth Redmon was to be a candidate at the next presidential election. Mrs. S.—I’m glad Nellie has converted the United States so we can all vote. Mrs. F.—Will wonders never cease! If it isn't Dana! We have just been relating a little gossip about some of our old friends. Postman —Yes. And permit me to add a little to the gossip that is evidently going on. Yesterday I heard about them through George Wolfe, who was up here on business concerning the Daily Gazette, of which he is now owner. Ralph Sexauer must have gotten the twins mixed when he called one evening and discovered where his affections really were, for Mary and Ralph are now married. Martha is now consoling herself by posing as Cynthia Grey for the Columbus Citizen, advising Ohio’s youth. Mrs. S.—Well, of all things! Postman—But I must hurry on. Oh, I almost forgot to give you your letter. One from Athens. Mrs. S.—From Athens! Mrs. O.—You don’t suppose any of our friends have landed at Athens, do you? Mrs. F.—Open the letter, quick. Mrs. S.—Why, it’s from Inn Beal. She says she is teaching violin and piano at the university, and she says Robert Miller, the teacher of agriculture, with his bride, Catherine Keller, are living on a farm a short distance from Athens. She says they have the dearest little bungalow. Mrs. O.—Can you imagine Catherine on a farm? But hurry and finish the letter, as I must be going. Mrs. S.—Ina also says that she heard lately from Margaret Walters and Mildred Pickering. They are teaching a country school on the western plains of Colorado. Mrs. O.—I must hurry back now. Cottie. I'll return this soap after dinner. If you want to hear a good popular piece come over and I’ll play Magdalena Goodyear’s latest piece on the viotrola for you. It’s great. Well, good-bye. Mrs. S.—You have started to tell me of our classmates that you met in New York. Did you meet any others there. Mrs. F.—Huldah Thrush and Lillian Potts arc conducting the most fashionable store in Pittsburg. It is called ‘‘The Perfection.” They do sell the most wonderful dresses, all designed by Thelma Hilyard. Their customers belong to high class society who refuse to have anything to do with dresses imported from Paris, as they cannot compare with those sold by “The Perfection.” h 3 AG E Mr . S.—Thelma a designer! No doubt the instructions she received from Miss Floyd back in L. H. S. was a stepping stone in her career. Have you been reading in the papers lately of the wonderful success of our two missionaries, Kathleen Cannon and Florence Iloby? They are in Africa, teaching the natives how to eat properly. Looking back over the classmates we have just mentioned, think of the things they have accomplished. I o you suppose it has been due to Miss Reasoner’s famous lectures or Mr. Hickson's kindly guiding hand? Mrs. F.—Speaking of Miss Reasoner brings back our Senior days. Do you re- member those glorious chapel exercises, and especially the one when Gardner danced for us? It surely must have appealed to some of our class, for Edna and Katherine Borchers have perfected it and are giving two performances a day in a large Paris theater. Helen Troxel is with them as their manager. Mrs. S.—What’s that noise? (Enter Ralph Hansberger). Mrs. S.—Well, Ralph. It’s great to see you again. You remember our old class- mate, Esther Morris, now Mrs. Fairchild? Ralph—Well, Esther, you married too! Mrs. S.—She is my new neighbor, but what are you doing here? Ralph—Why, I’m out demonstrating my new invention. It’s a car that runs with- out gasoline. But before I tell you more about it let me tell you of our old friend Dwight Roller. Met him just before leaving home and he rode to Columbus with me en route for Washington. He and Ohla Cave are happily married. He is one of our senutors, and said that Ohla is a great aid in his work because of her persuasive arguments. He also said that Kathleen Henry is one of the leading society women of Washington, her husband, Harry McClanahan, is holding an important government position. He asked me if 1 had heard of the experiment station and hothouse combined, owned and managed by Vida Markwood and Sarah Wenzell. They have, through various experiments, produced a square pea which is guaranteed not to roll off the knife. Mrs. F.—That will surely be a great aid to humanity. Ralph—Did you imagine when Normnn White was in High School that twenty years later he would be taking such an active part in the Second World War? Mrs. S.—It surely is wonderful the things he has accomplished as a physician. He says that a large part of his success is due to his two nurses, Gladys VanGundy and Lucille Stover. At the present time the three are being entertained by the Prince of Wales. Mrs. F.—I was looking at a wonderful cartoon some time ago, and imagine my surprise when I discovered it was by Helen McLain. Ralph—Why, yes, didn’t you know that Helen’s cartoons appear daily in the New York Herald? Would any of you ever have guessed that Everitte Fisher would become our ambassador to Franco? He is very popular because of his excellent 7 MIRAGE speeches. He must have greatly changed since the school days, when “silence usually gave consent” in his case. Mrs. S.—Well, that’s not any stranger than the work Martin Shonting is doing. He is at the head of the entire Salvation Army, and they surely have accomplished a great deal. Mrs. F.—Guess whom I met in Cincinnati? Frankie Voighritter and Lucy Grimm are private secretaries to two very wealthy women. Christina Dittmar is also making her home in Cincinnati. She is the librarian in the Carnegie Library. Mrs. S.—Ralph, if you are going to be in town tonight, you must be sure and go to hear the Tipton Concert. Ralph—Tipton Concert? Mrs. S.—Yes, Helen Ballinger, Kdnn AUpach and Harold Tipton have formed a musical company and are making a tour through the United States. Mrs. F.—Hazel Grimm, the girl who always received the highest grades, is, instead of using her L. H. S. knowledge, the champion knitter of Ohio. Ralph—By the way, did you know that we have a famous short story writer and a poet in our class. Margaret Ballmer is the poet, or rather poetess, which shows that at least one of our class has absorbed something from all of Miss Reasoner’s labor during our Senior year English. Lula Mac Sites has gained much renown as a short story writer. Her stories in the American Magazine are especially fine. Mrs. F.—Oh, before I forget, let me tell you what Marguerite Peters is doing. I received a letter from her some time ago and she said she was instructor of music in Lancaster schools. And now prepare for a great shock. She said that Hattie Pairan is what the world cruelly calls an old maid. The truth is, that she had so many admirers she was unable to decide which one she wanted, and as a result determined to remain single. Ralph—Well, I for one would never have thought that when we graduated. But I must be going. I’ll be back this way again soon, and perhaps I can bring some more news. If any of you want to buy a good car, remember me. Mrs. S.—Oh, how could we forget Gardner. Do you know what he is doing? Mrs. F.—Of course. I thought you knew. Five years after commencement Verda Martin and Gobbo were made one. So you see Verda’s patience was rewarded. And their marriage bids fair to end like the “Once Upon a Time” stories, “And they lived happily (?) ever after.” Mrs. S.—Well, I might have known that. But, mercy, it must be almost time for dinner, and I want to hurry so I can hear Ruth McLain argue her new case this afternoon. Mrs. F.—Ruth a lawyer! Mrs. S.—Yes, and a splendid one, but I believe part of her success is due to her influence over the jury. But I must go in and get dinner. I’ll stop for you this afternoon and we can go to the trial together. ESTHER MORRIS and CONSTANCE HUMMEL. 3$ “The Class Will” We, the Senior Class of 1919, being of sound mind (no reflection on previous senior classes) and of disposing memory (in spite of numerous tasks imposed by a well meaning faculty), having become possessed during our four year sojourn in the awful precincts of L. H. S. of certain goods, properties, habits, customs, faults, etc. do declare this to be our last will and testament in order to rid ourselves of aforesaid possessions. We with a willingness that surprises ourselves, do be- queath, give and devise as follows: I. To the remaining three classes in L. H. S. we give the privilege to ape the manners, arrogate the wisdom and appropriate the customs and faults of the aforesaid class of '19. II. Certain goods possessed by individual members of the class such as the good looks of Nellie Shaeffer, the good manners of Ralph Hansberger, the good habits of Everitt Fisher, the good behavior of Gobbo Hodgson, the good cheer of “Bob” Throckmartin, the good intentions of “B” I.owery, and in general, all good thoughts, attitudes and qualities of all members of said class of '19, we bequeath to the Juniors as the ones most likely to appreciate such gifts, leaving distribution of said gifts to one Wilfred Himes, a very polished Junior (when his shoes are stained). III. Also to the Juniors we give the right to quote the following bit of poetry which expresses our opinion: “The Seniors' faults are many. The Juniors have but two, Everything they say, and everything they do.” IV. To the lower classes we bequeath the right to call our janitor, Jimmy providing this is not overdone. We also bequeath the privilege of nick-naming our new janitor with any name that seems suitable to the lower classes. V. To the L. H. S. athletic association we do bequeath all profits derived from the vecent well remembered ministrcl show to be used in erecting a suitable monu- ment for the 1919 fooball team and with whatever funds are left over we desire that the alley in the rear of the High School be purchased as a practice and play-ground for the use of all future Olympian aspirants and for a place to stage class hair pullings from time to time. VI. Upon the faculty, one and all, we bestow such little fragments of gratitude as we possess, such bits of patience as we have acquired, so little of forbearance, encouragement and kindness as we have gathered together, and, we express the hope that these will be passed on to the succeeding classes in the realization that there are many times between the beginning and ending of mast student's High School career “When a feller needs a friend.” VII. To one Ferdinand Brasseur, president of the renowned Junior Class we bequeath Wm. Solts' horse laugh. VIII. To Clarence Mulkin, we leave Gardner Hodgson’s bow ties, loud vests, flowers, etc., to further intimidate members of the lower classes. IX. To the Juniors we will one year of hardships under the tutelage of John W. Flood (the iron man) and Ethel H. Reasoner (the iron woman) which if they survive, will certainly fit them for any of life's struggles. We hereby nominate and appoint the school-board as executors of this last will and testament. In testi- mony whereof the Senior Class of '19 does hereunto set their hand this day of 1919. (Signed), THE SENIOR CLASS. By EDWIN WILSON. 40 ► — MIR A G E JUNIORS 4! Junior Class History From North, South, East and West We entered L. H. S. To study and co-operate, And in four years, to graduate. We worked together every day, And found High School no place for play. At all the games we played our best And from the first we stood the test. All were eager for the race And proved no one could fill our place The Freshman year we had our fun But all were happy when ’twas done. Alter this wonderful year of beginning we were promoted with our high grades and good standards to the Sophomore year where we could take part more in the school life. For the first time we chose officers who were to plan for us a very ex- citing school year. Our class had vim and push and we were never slackers which is shown by the fact that we boosted our school paper by giving it $30, and we always supported athletics. The girls’ team made a good showing for the cup, which we should have won, had not some of the best players met with misfortunes. It was from our team that the girls' captain was picked, Miss Mary Kerns, whose great ability and school spirit and her never failing guarding made it possible for the girls’ team to win every game played in our Junior year. A very important feature in our Sophomore year was the Picnic, at Buckeye Lake Everyone helped and by our good co-operation, a most enjoyable day was spent. This, and many other events made our ambitious rise and when we became Juniors our motto was “Be Parallel to None.” We immediately chose new officers and for our president we had Ferdinand Brasseur of many counsels,” who always aroused the spirit of the class. It was our aim to help others as well as ourselves, and for Christmas we sent enough money to keep Miss Marie Louise Quivy, 50 rue dc Longvic, Dijon, (fotc d’or) France, for one year. We were a never failing help to our companions and supported all the games and plays. Not all of our time was spent in studying for in October we gave a spread which proved a great success. It was held in the gymnasium and the decorations were for the Hallow’ecn Season. We had a grand march, cross questions and silly answers and a mock wedding, together with music and very delicious eats. It was next our duty as Juniors to give a play, and we showed our ability to the highest degree. Our players had talent, and “The Arrival of Kitty” was one of the best plays ever witnessed from L. H. S. platform. One-fourth of the proceeds were given for the “Municipal Swimming Pool.” This added another star to the many which were already shining in our crown, and we were soon to add another, for we gave a Junior spread at which the football boys were entertained. Few other evenings have been so well spent. The class put on the play “A Matrimonial Advertisement” which was written by Miss Jeanette Stephens. A most delightful luncheon was served, the color scheme being white and yellow, the Easter Colors. After partaking of the luncheon, the rest of the evening was spent in musical selections from the different members of the class. With all this work accomplished we were satisfied to enter into our Senior year and could easily say: “We are the class whose good co-operation Has made us ready for 1920 graduation.” CORINNE KNELLER. ________ MIRAGE The Journey of the Juniors When school stated early in the fall, Fernand, the heart breaker, was elected supreme leader of the renowned Juniors, great glory of the High School, whose fame shall be noised abroad. After besieging the school for two years, with note-books, themes, geometry, ancient history and etc., we set out on the blissful journey from the land of Sopho- mores to the high walled citadel of Seniors, the place where happiness, wisdom and renown could be found, but we found it in our voyage, in spite of the loss of some of our beloved members and the many hardships. In a short time we stormed the school, sacked the place and carried away the honors, by doing things never thought of. The next place we stopped we had a great party, where we took part in the sports and songs of the evening, we were entertained by the minstrel Cyrus, there was a mock wedding among some members but we found this was a great mistake, for it seemed Utere were many wooers attend- ing this council. One fair haired creature by the influence of the god Cupid, was later turned into a Lamb. Venus and Cupid, the crafty gods, stole one of our grey- eyed goddess’s Mary, a celebrated member, from our midst. The arrow of Cupid, the destroyer of lessons, has crippled a few of our mem- bers, he tempted them with sweet wine and honey. The next place we stopped these members that had tasted the honey, were brought back to our ship, shedding big tears, they were bound down to work and carried on through the year. Sometimes when we would hear the melodious voices of the Sirens in Chapel, our minds left our lessons we dreamed, forgot the existence of the teachers until she, the troubler of the earth, brought about a great storm. We were about to shed big tears when the rosy fingered dawn appeared; the bell rang and all was well with the world. At one place we stopped we entertained the school at chapel. We had discovered in our journey that there had been a great war and to reach our goal we must make sacrifices for those that had suffered, so together we brought forth a small portion of our earthly goods and decided to help and make happy a little French girl, so wo adopted Marie Louise Quivy, of Dijon, France. This seemed to wake the school, so they got themselves up from their idle dreams and they realized we had not been drowned out by any in our journey and we were parallel to none. When we found the gods were with us we wanted to dance for joy but the school authorities, the cloud gatherers, said, “No Dancing.” For a while the wrath of the class was aroused, we were afraid some would lose interest but a class of many devises, we decided to be happy, write our own plays, make use of all the minstrels and henchmen, games and sports were taken part in, contests devised and happiness reigned again. Sorrow seemed to loom in our midsts, we had been warned, that at one time in our journey we would meet with people that would try and turn us into smaller beings, when we put on our play, “The Arrival of Kitty,” many hardships were endured before the play could be given, we were afraid we would have to go into Hades, we were determined we would not sacrifice our fame and ability to the Seniors, we passed safely over the dread Criticism, a creature of —heads, ready to grab us at any time, but the gods were with us. We immediately made sacrifices to Apollo, the god of sports, and helped to make the children glad in Lancaster by helping toward a swimming pool. Our journey has not come to an end, we have been warned that many more hardships will have to be endured, we have arrived at this place in our journey and have stopped to enjoy ourselves in feasting, studying, making sacrifices to the fac- ulty, Hermes, Apollo and to Cupid. Today the fight of Irus took place, the greedy, jealous beggar, our masts wore up, we had sailed into the harbor � of Content and decided to sacrifice a little of our pride, be kind to those that had mistreated us, give more sacrifice by feasting and banqueting and entertaining the evil doers of the morning, but when we saw a mound had been placed for us, the most alive people in school. Wc would not suffer the torment of the unburied, our renowned leader got himself up from among the min- strels and tore down the crepe, that had been put up and a quarrel ensued. Again the gods wore with us and we have been advised to change our course and go else- where. The king and queen, Envy and Jealousy, th green-eyd gods have ruled in vain, we do not want to be among the destroyers of peace and happiness. Hear me, ye Juniors, light-hearted and free, attend your council meetings, work together, each one pick up his oar. that makes the class move towards its goal, and work hard. Take warning or the wrath of the gods will be against you, pleasure will oft times have to be sacrificed for lessons, to attain that long sought for diploma. Support the renowned class, parallel to none and the glory and blessing of all shall be upon you in after years and you will be proud to say, “I belong to the great class of 1920.” The ever active Junior class has again proven their patriotism and “big heart in adopting Miss Marie Louise Quizy, an eleven-year-old French war orphan. Miss Quizy lives with her mother in Dijon, France. Her father was killed in the early part of the war while defending his country. News has been received from her several times telling of their little home since her father’s death and of the conditions of her home town. 43 F. BRASSEUR. ’20. MIRAGE MIRA GE Sophomore Class History Wc, the class of '21, upon entering High School were a very promising bunch, though very awkward and shy. But it did not take very long for this awkwardness and shyness to vanish and soon all the other classes turned green with envy, when we bought a $100 Liberty Bond. Then War Savings Stamps were issued and the Frcshies also did their part in selling them. Our class was organized and then we were almost past the Freshie stage. About the last of May we rallied from a sort of stupor caused by hot days and warm teachers, to pile into machines and set out for Crystal Springs. The place where all Freshics go. Everyone had a fine time and the “eats” were delicious. And when time to depart came, everybody was tired but happy. Upon returning to school in September we felt very dignified and promptly started to tease the Freshics and misdirect them and as a result some became lost in the building. Some members of our class became interested in the merits of the Frcshies and decided to join them, giving for their reason the inability of the teach- ers to recognize their superior merits. Our class colors arc white and olive green. The white is for the true clean class spirit, and the green serves as a reminder of our Freshie” days. Then one Saturday night we assembled in the halls of the High School and en- joyed our first spread. We had a fine time and the luncheon was too delicious to attempt to describe. When Mr. Hickson kindly informed us that it was time to leave we all agreed that it was some” spread. Great things are expected of us in the future and wc will try to make everyone think of the class as “The Best Ever.” VINCENT BLACK. MIRAGE 47 v- •!rr VF t' l'RKSHM KX 48 I MIRAGE . The Class of ’22 We, as P’reshmcn, have not distinguished ourselves by any remarkable achieve- ments, for we have been kept too busy obeying the rules and regulations, and if you know what these are, you will be able to appreciate our efforts. Although we rank the lowest in point of years and experience, we are not the least, for we represent the largest class here now and possibly the largest that ever entered Lancaster “Hi.” The class is well represented in all societies and sports that arc open to under classmen, nor do we lack enthusiasm and school spirit. When we won the loving cup in the inter-class contests, we established a record that will be an inspiration to the Freshmen who succeed us. It was hard for us to realize that studying is the only way to get through the year and earn our credits, but wc toon found out that the only saying, “Sink or swim,” is true. The most of us swim right through our studies, but some swim hard- est just before exams. Just as soldiers are called to follow their general wherever he leads them, even if it is into a far country, two faithful Freshmen, Clarence Walters and Robert Wolf, have gone to follow their Guide and Leader in another land. Their loss is keenly felt among their comrades, and their memory will always be held sacred. We are faithfully striving on, establishing a foundation that will sustain the history that we hope to make in the future, and that will be some history. Keep your eyes on Freshmen and you will find them: F aithful R esolute E nthusiastic S tudious H appy M annerly E ncrgctic N oble 49 M I R A G E L.Y I I MIRAGE A. L. A. ASSOCIATION Top Roy.-- N. Martin, R. Haldermnn, Coach Whiston, Coach Flood. Second Row—P. McIntyre, Mary Kerns, Katherine Brenner, Helen McLain, Elizabeth Hauso, Janette Stephens, Constance Hummel, Hunter Pickering. Botton Row—S. O'Grady, E. Fisher, C. Bonner, H. Willis, R. Throckmorton, E. Wilson. l The Athletic ‘ This organization was revived last year under the direction of our former Coach. Mr. J. T. McClure, in order to inspire enthusiasm in athletics. The charter members are those who earned their letters during the 1917 and 1918 season. The following persons received letters: Football—William Kicfaber, Captain; Irvine Dungan, Harold Willis, Everittc Fisher, Paul McIntyre, Rhoderic Haldcrman, Willis Hyde, Harold Moody, Cleo Orem, Rapheal Shonk, Charles Veidt. John Silbaugh, Earl Shenker, Manager, and J. T. McClure, Coach. Basketball—Edwin Bolenbaugh, Secretary-Treasurer; Katherine Brenner, Irvine Dungan, Elizabeth Haus, John Gibson, Constance Hummel, Ruth Kemmer, Mary Kerns, Vice President; William Kicfaber, Paul McIntyre, Helen McLain, Minnie Ritter, Mary Shinn, Jeanette Stephens, William Wiseman, Wright Amerine. Our object is to promote the general welfare of athletics and to settle with the coach all disputes concerning them. Any one having earned their letter and who is taking part in school work is an active member, but one having a letter and not par- ticipating in any branch of school work is permitted to attend meetings and offer suggestions but no power in voting. Next comes the earning of letters, their meaning and value. We earn them because anyone wearing a letter has worked and practiced and played, also last, but not least, taken the scoldings and bearing the hard feelings always prevalent in the athletic world, no matter how hard one tries to eliminate this, the earning and receiv- ing of a letter arc branded together. This year the Association met with the following as officers: Mary Kerns, Presi- dent; Mary Shinn, Vice President; (this office later being filled by John Gibson), Constance Hummel, Secretary-Treasurer. After a very successful football season many members were admitted to the Association. On March 5th the following football letters were issued: Edwin Wilson, Captain; Harry Murphy, Robert Throckmorton, Rapheal Shonk, Newell Martin, Harold Willis, Everette Fisher, Willis Hyde, Edgar Moody, Rhoderic Haldcrman, Standish Ogrady, John Gibson, Hunter Pickering, Manager, and Mr. John W. Flood, Coach. These new members helped add “pep” to the organization. Two other new members were A G E ‘L” Association added, after the most successful basketball season in years, when Charles Bonner and Coach W. W histon were given membership. The following basketball letters were issued on Wednesday, May 7th: Mary Kerns, Captain; Constance Hummel, Katherine Brenner, Jeanette Stephens, Helen McClain and Elizabeth Haus; John Gibson, Captain; Paul McIntyre, Harold Willis, Rhoderic Haldcrman, Charles Bonner, Hunter Pickering, Manager, and W. Whiston, Coach. This makes a total membership of twenty-five. The “L” conducted chapel upon both mornings and very interesting talks were given concerning the Association, giving the entire school knowledge of our active organization, encouraging them to participate in athletics and through their effort become a member of this Association. It is deemed a great honor to be a wearer of the letter and with this is the membership in the “L” Association and this is quite a distinction. LETTERS WORN BY ITS MEMBERS The football letter is a gold “L,” 10 inches long and 7% inches in width, and is awarded the first year. The second year a person participating in 60 per cent of the total games played, a purple A,” 1% inches by 1% inches is awarded. The third year the same letter is given and the fourth year a purple letter together with the two gold “A’s” of the same dimensions are given. The basketball letter is 8 inches long, 6M inches wide. The second and third year a purple “A” 1 Vz inches by 1% inches, and the fourth year the purple letter with the two gold “A’s”. Thus wc see a very high premium is placed upon the purple “L, and a wearer of this letter must be admired or “looked up to,” because in this respect they are above us. The letters for baseball and minor sports have not been determined by the Association. The organization promises from the past two years of its life to be in a few years “the” organization of L. H. S. It has within its membership the “Live Wires” of the school. Also with this organization, as with athletics, goes the clean, honest, sportsmanlike spirit. “COTTY.” M I R A G E Top Row—C. Wilson, E. Moody, W. Hyde, H. Pickering, J. Gibson, Coach J. W. Flood, S. O'Grady, E. Fisher. Bottom Row—G. Shriver, H. Murphy, H. Willis, P. McIntyre, N. Martin. S3 M I R A G E Football Boys EDWIN WILSON, '19, Captain—Not very long after the beginning of the season Eddie was elected captain. Eddie played quarter and he surely could rattle off those signals. This is Eddie's last year and we arc losing a mighty fine player. JOHN GIBSON, '22, Fullback—Red’s specialty is basketball but when the foot- ball season opened he was right there to help the old school. To sec Red plowing through the line was worth coming a long way to see. WILLIS HYDE, '20, Right Half—Very bashful and shy. Noted for his intimate knowledge of how to drive a Reo automobile and also for entertaining the football boys with parties. HAROLD WILLIS, '21, Left Half—“Curly knew his part of the game and he could get over the ground fast. He did a lot of very brilliant playing and made quite a few touchdowns. HOWARD HOYMAN, ’ll), Left End—He was one of the smallest men on the team, but nevertheless he was mighty. ‘‘Mike was noted for knocking them out.” Very few players ever got around his end of the line. RAPHAEL SHONK, “Indefinite Left Tackle—The man who could always be counted on. “Shonky liked to talk a lot and tell the opposing team what he was going to do to them but nine chances out of ten he got there. EVERETT FISHER, '19, Loft Guard—He played a steady good game. This is Fisher’s last year and his place is going to be very hard to fill on next year’s team. EDGAR MOODY, 21, Right End—Moody is following in the footsteps of his brother. He is fast and he always stopped his man. RODERICK HALDERMAN, ’21, Right Tackle—This is “Chief’s” second year and he is showing up fine. He is another of the old standbys and the whole team counts on him. He is quiet but he just digs in and goes after what he wants. lie has a couple more years yet and great things are expected from him. HARRY MURPHY, ’21, Right Guard—The second Murphy to be heard of in L. II. S. football, and none the less deserving than his brother. Murphy played with a will and not a man got through the line where he was. NEWELL MARTIN, '22, Center—Martin is a new man on the team but if he does in the future as he has done in the past nobody need worry about how the games will come out. The substitutes deserving special mention are Robert Abbott Raymond Horn Robert Throckmorton Paul McIntyre Howard Ball J. W. Flood...............................................-..Coach Edwin Wilson...............................................Captain Hunter Pickering........................................... Manager Schedule and scores: Opp. L. II. S. Sept. 27, St Marys vs. L. H. S. at Lancaster.............. G 27 Oct. 4, Bremen vs. L. H. S. at Lancaster................. 19 7 Nov. 15, Winchester vs. L. H. S. at Lancaster............. 7 14 Nov. 22, Granville vs. L. H. S. at Granville............. 13 0 Nov. 28, Winchester vs. L. H. S. at Winchester........... 7 0 52 48 To JOHN W. FLOOD, Coach of Football. 1918. Great credit must be given “J. W.” for the showing made this year in football, handicapped as he was by having to give football up for over a month. When school was reopened it was almost like starling over again as the boys were out of practice and not a few of them had been ill. He trained a lot of green material and the prospects for next year are very good. Charles Bonner Standish O’Grady Cherith Poole Edward Claire MIRAGE BASKETBALL BOYS Tcp Row—R. Throckmorton, Mgr. H. Pickering, Conch W. Whiston, W. Wolfe. C. Bonner. Bottom Row—C. Weiland, H. Willis, Capt. J. Gibaon. P. McIntyre, R. Haldcrman. 65 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MIRAGE Jan. 10. L. H. S. 32 17. L. H. S. 71 “ 31. L. H. S. 61 Feb. 1. L. H. S. 32 «« 7. L. II. S. 30 •4 7. L. II. S. 39 44 14. L. H. S. 22 “ 15. L. H. S. “ 21. L. H. S. 26 44 22. L. H. S. 38 44 28. L. H. S. 10 “ 29. L. H. S. 38 “ 29. L. II. S. 10 Mar. 7. L. H. S. 32 4 7. L. H. S. 10 «« 21. L. H. S. 37 Total 488 Schedule Grove City Canal Winchester Worthington Westerville John Hancock Worthington Grove City J. Hancock (canceled) Canal Winchester Westerville C. Winchester (tourn) Nelsonville (tourn) Parkersburg (tourn) Bellpoint (tourn) Stivers (Dayton) (tourn) Alumni Total......... 28 Grove City 20 Lancaster 9 Lancaster 15 Westerville 10 Athens 6 Worthington 16 Lancaster Canceled 20 C. Winchester 14 Lancaster 12 Ohio U. 2 Ohio U. 16 Ohio U. 6 Ohio Weslyan 25 Ohio Weslyan 22 ...221 Lancaster G M I R COACH WHISTON. Coach W. H. Whiston is the biggest hearted and most successful man that ever carried our High School basketball teams through the entire season’s schedule without suffering a single defeat. His ability as Coach has never before been equaled in the history of the school; he was well liked by those under him and this coupled with his strenuous drilling arc predominant factors for having such a successful team. Coach devoted practically ull his spare time after school hours for the better- ment of both team’s accuracy in gauging the basket and for giving them the fine points of the game. Not only was the boy’s team a successful one, but it must be remembered that the girls’ team, which is none out of the usual, was an excellent one. Mr. Whiston is a graduate of Ohio University, and while attending here re- ceived most of his knowledge about basketball, this was his first year as Coach, and the student body is very proud of him, for his super-excellent work. “GIBSON.” Our first special mentioning comes to our Captain and Center John Gibson. He is a regular “bear cat,” at all times and is almost always feared by his opposing center. His record in making baskets is one hundred per cent. One only needs to watch him take the ball off the opponents’ backboard and start the offensive play toward the other goal, to be sure that he will be fully 20 per cent of the purple and gold quintet. He is 6 ft. 2 in., and his extreme height is feared by many on the jump balls near the basket. ABOUT McINTYRE. McIntyre is our forward choice. He handles the ball cleverly. He is excellent in dribbling and ducking, and a good shot; he is all you want from an attacking view point. And when playing a defensive game he is always on the job. He is about 5 ft. 6 in. tall, at the beginning of the game he is never regarded as a good player, but before the finish attracts the eyes of all with his keen ability. “THROCKMORTON.” “Bob” is a tornado type of guard, weighing about 145 lbs. and is about 5 ft. 8 in. tall. He shows up well in all departments and in addition to this he has made u commendable record for himself, in every game in which he has played. In an estimation of the L. H. S. basketball fans, Bob is a guard super-excellent and there are but few in his class. The School will suffer a severe loss through Bob’s graduation. 5 AGE “WOLFE.” Another one of our purple and gold “basketball scrappers” is Willie,” you can always bet your last cent that he will be one of the luminaries in almost every game in which he participates. Willis in a boy’s saying is just a “small chap.” His playing cannot be equaled by any of his size. He also comes in for a great deal of praise this season. He is a good floor man, and his basket shooting always entitles him to unusual notoriety. “WILLIS.” Willis is our guard and his defensive record cannot be compared with that of any other player. His dribbling is par excellent and his goal shooting has made him a good player. He always performed his part, and to him must be given much credit for our successful season. He seems to know by instinct just where to plant himself to best meet the opponents attack and a look at the points scored against his team will prove that he turns the trick. “HALDERMAN.” “Chief is a big husky type of guard, and he has done most nobly his share for the good record we have put through the past season. He has a wonderful defensive ability, and along with this, he is a deliverer of many good passes; he never permits a basket when he is in the vincinity of his contender. “Chief” stands out boldly as a premier guard, his man is always held down to a minimum total of field goals. Those deserving some mentioning are our faithful subs, Carl Weiland at for- ward position will be a valuable addition to our next year’s team, and so also will Newell Martin who plays guard and with another year’s experience will be a guard premier. “HUNTER PICKERING.” Hunter deserves much credit as a manager of our successful basketball team; for whenever it came to work he was always on the job, willing to do his share. He took care of the sale of tickets better than any ever-known manager of the school. Although he was “kidded” many times by his fellow mates for slight mistakes, his work for the team could not be equaled by any other member. As this is Hunter’s last year in his high school career, we will suffer a loss through his graduation. 7 MIRAGE Stories of the Games L. H. S. vs. GROVE CITY. Our first appearance upon the basket court was at Grove City, this small school was very proud of themselves, because of the rousing defeat they had given West High of Columbus a few weeks previous. They also thought it was justice that they should “turn the table” on the purple and gold quintet, but their tune was changed. After a few minutes practice on the “two by four” floor, the game began; Grove City seemed to be completely withered when it came to having good floor work, out they seemed to be more adapt in shots from difficult angles, and they gained a good lead on us, but after the “pass word” had been given, which was a basket made by Captain Gibson, from a jump ball near the basket, we were soon on our way to victory, our guards stiffened up and our forwards went “wild,” making baskets that brought gasps of dumb-foundedness to the spectators, for they were sure that their home team would have “easy sailing.” The half closed 20 to 15 our favor. This lead in spite of the stenuous work of the contender, could not be overhauled in the second half, many times they renewed their courage by making a field goal, but our boys had their basketball courage with them too, and every time they would chalk up a basket, we would keep the pace and annex one too, the remainder of the last session was just a repetition, and at the sound of the final whistle, we stood above them by a count of 32 to 28. Lancaster (32). Grove City (28). Bonner, I. f.............................H. Johnson, K. Borror, I. f. McIntyre, r. f........................................Welch, r. f. Gibson, c.................................. ..........Grossman, c. Willis, 1. g.............................. A. Lewis, G. Lewis, 1. g. Halderman, r. g..........................E. Borror, J. Johnson, r. g. Field goals—Bonner, 6; McIntyre, 2; Gibson, 6; Halderman, H. Johnson, K. Borror, 2; Welch, -1; Grossman, 6. Foul goals—Welch, 2. Referee—M. Winser. Time of halves—20 minutes. SECOND GAME. CANAL WINCHESTER vs. L. H. S. Our first game of the season at home was played Jan. 17. The game started with a rush, our teams scoring a basket in the first minute of play; then Winches- ter took the “bit in their teeth,” and caged the oval four times, making it look bad for our five. By this time we realized that we were up against some real players and that we had better be getting some points while the “getting” was good. So we sledded along at such a merry clip, that the half-way mark found us on the long end of a 33 to 15 count. There was no let up in the last half, though it was “easy picking” and just for good measure we chalked up 38 more points, making it a total of 71 to our op- ponents 20. “Captain” John Gibson was our luminary, carrying away the highest individual honors, he “roped in” 13 baskets. L. H. S. (71). Winchester (20). Bonner, 1. f....................................Smith, Freeman. 1. f. McIntyre, r. f..........................................Boyd, r. f. Gibson, c.....................................Zeigler, Chambers, c. Wilson, I. g...........................................Bowen, 1. g. Halderman, Throckmorton, r. g..............Pearsall, Hummel, r. g. Field goals—Gibson, 13; Bonner, 10; McIntyre, 7; Willis, 3; Smith 4; Boyd, 3; Freeman, 2; Throckmorton, 1. Fouls—Bonner, 3; Smith, 2. Referee—Kilbarger. Time of halves —20 minutes. WORTHINGTON vs. L. H. S. On Jan. 31 we were matched up with the Worthington High quintet, and had a little past time, scoring at the expense of the visitors, who finished on the short end of a C! to 9 score. The one sidodness of the scoring served to rob the game of much interest. Bas- kets came so thick and fast, that almost everybody except the official scorer lost all track of the count, and he had to be a “lightning calculator” to keep tab. During the first half the spectators did nothing but watch our boys cage goals from any and all angles, and the team work displayed during this half was never equalled in any other game; after plundering and pounding our visitors the half time period came, and as usual we were way ahead, the tab being 45 to 4. In the second half our team work was somewhat lax and as a consequence, the Worthington five though battered, began to play much improved ball, and made it more interesting, although they only registered five points, the guarding was the biggest eye-opener they had. The reason for our not making more points in the last half was that we had practically our whole second team participating. Although it did excellent work, it cannot be compared with the first team. L. H S. (61). Worthington (9). Bonner, 1. f..........................................Alberts. 1. f. McIntyre, Weiland, r. f...... ........................Wright, r. f. Gibson, Halderman, c....................................Cellars, c. Willis, 1. g..........................................Smouffer, 1. g. Throckmorton, Martin, r. g..............................Neds, r. g. Field goals—Gibson. 11; Bonner, 11; McIntyre. 2; Weiland, 1; Willis, 2; Throckmorton, 2; Wright. 2; Alberts, 1. Fouls—Wright, 3; Bonner. 1. Referee—McDonald, of South High, Columbus. FOURTH GAME. L. H. S. vs. WESTETtVILLE. At Westerville our established record still reighed supreme; the game was play- ed on Otterbein University’s gymnasium, which was not a very convenient place $ to play, because of the hot water pipes along the walls, by which means the gym- nasium was heated. Westerville High as in former years had a “smashing” good team, and during the final minutes of the first half it was either teams’ game; we finally managed at the end of the half to be one point to the good. The score being 9 to 8. The losers made a desperate attempt to win in the last half, but our superior team work and passing was too good to be overcome, and as a result they had to burden a defeat. The score being 32 to 15 in our favor. This made our fourth consecutive victory. L. H. S. (32). Westerville (15). Bonner, 1. f...............................................Finley. I. f. McIntyre, r. f......................................... Collier, r. f. Gibson, c.....................................................Priest, c. Willis, 1. g. Murphy, j. g. Halderman, r. g.. Bishop, Griffith, r. g. Field goals—Gibson, 7; Bonner, 4; McIntyre, 2; Willis, 2; Finley, 3; Priest, 2; Collier, 1. Fouls—Bonner, 2; Finley, 3. Referee—Dunlap of South High, Columbus. I.. H. S. vs. JOHN HANCOCK, ATHENS. Putting on a circus all of our own, we easily won the game, against John Hancock “Prep school of Athens, the score being 30 to 10. This victory gave us seven straights won and none lost in our schedule. Han- cock’s loss was the first in five games played. The work of our team as a whole was superb. We hurdled and straddled and side-stepped around the opposition with such a degree of cleverness that the losers were befuddled at all times with the antics of our offensive stars. Our display of team work and passing gave us the opportunity to return to Athens to play in the Southeastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia Tournament. Athens (10). L. H. S. (30). Edwards, I. f...................................... Bonner, 1. f. D. Wise, r. f.....................................McIntyre, r. f. Erick, c............................................... Gibson, c. Finker, r. g.................................... Halderman, r. g. Anderson, I. g.......................................Willis, 1. g. Goals—Edwards, 2; Erick, 2; Wise, 1; Bonner, 8; McIntyre, 5; Gib- son, 1; Willis. 1. Referee—Krieger. Time of halves—20 minutes. CANCELED GAME. Their return game which was to be played Feb. 15, was cancelled owing to the illness of the Hancock players. L. H. S. vs. WORTHINGTON. On Feb. 8, we journeyed to Worthington and triumphed over their basketball five by a score of 30 to 0. The game was only a fair attraction, as the Worthington boys were far out- classed by our quintet, we set the pace for them at the first blast of the whistle, and kept our old stride until the half ended, the score then stood 26 to 4 all � o our good. In the last half, the game of the previous day at Athens, and the long journey A G E wo had made, told on us, as we did not have the necessary “pep” to keep on traveling: at our old gait, never the less our reliable guards Willis and Halderman were “on the job” allowing them to add only two points, totaling their count to 6. We got 13 points making our count 39. Lancaster (39). Worthington (6). Bonner, 1. f.....................................Albert, Wright, 1. f. McIntyre, r. f.........................................Snouffer, r. £. Gibson, c................................................ Cellars, c. Willis, I. g.......................................... Pinney, 1. g. Halderman, Throckmorton, r. g......................Neds, Lang, r. g. Field goals—Bonner, 10; McIntyre, 4; Gibson, 4; Halderman, Albert, Snouffer, Lang. Foul goals—Bonner, 2; Throckmorton. Referee—Mr. Wright. Time of halves—20 minutes. GROVE CITY vs. L. H. S. The Grove City team was defeated for the second time when they met us on the Armory floor Feb. 14. We took the tow by a score of 22 to 16. The Grove City team trailed at the end of the first half by a score of 9 to 5. Coming back in the second period with considerable vim the Grove City five rushed us off our feet for a few minutes and tied the score. We did not hesitate to awaken to the fact, and immediately took the lead again by some excellent shots. Wolfe, our accurate forward, took Bonner's place, who was out of the game for a good reason and netted five goals, playing an exceedingly good game. L. H. S. (22). Grove City (16). Wolfe. 1. f.................................................Borror, 1. f. McIntyre, r. f..............................................Welch, r. f. Gibson, c..................................................Grossman, c. Willis, 1. g................................................Lewis, 1. g. Halderman, r. g...........................................Johnson, r. g. Field goals—Wolfe, 6; Gibson, 2; Halderman, 1; McIntyre, 1; Gross- man, 5; Borrors, 1; Welch, 1. Foul goals—Wolfe, 4; Welch, 1; Borror, 1; Grossman, 1. Referee— Glass of Bucknell. Time of halves—20 minutes. L. H. S. vs. WINCHESTER. At Canal Winchester we almost tasted defeat; but after being forced to go to the limit we landed six points to the good, the score being 26 to 20. From the very start of the game both teams fought savagely; high power shooting and floor work was the highest point of attraction. At the half-way station we managed to bo ahead 15 tc 12. The last half started out just like a “tornado” and at one period in the half we were greatly amazed, as the score board read 21 to 20, finally the splendid team- work of our five asserted itself and we forged ahead for another victory. More than a hundred fans accompanied us to Winchester by traction and auto, courteous treatment was afforded by the school management, but the outside people were found to be the same as always, “incessantly arguing and fighting.” Lancaster (26). Winchester (20). Bonner, 1. f...............................................Boyd, 1. f. McIntyre, r. f............................................Smith, r. f. Gibson, c................................................ Zeigler, c. Willie, 1. g..............................................Bowen, 1. g. Haldcrmnn, r. g...................................... Pearsall, r. g. Field goal —Bonner, 7; McIntyre, 2; Gibson, 2; Willis, Boyd, 4; Smith, 3; Zeigler, Bowen. Foul goals—Bonner, 2; Smith 2. Referee—Mr. Gangloss. Time of halves—20 minutes. WESTERVILLE vs. L. H. S. On Saturday night of Feb. 22, we closed our season’s schedule, without suffering a defeat by warping Westerville High by a score of 38 to 14. This was the first ever known undefeated team that L. H. . has turned out. We took the lead at the outset and were never headed. The end of the first session we led 18 to 6. Westerville excelled in floorwork and passing but were unable to stop the purple and gold five from making the shots under the basket. Gibson, our star middle man, easily took all individual honors by making six baskets, four of which were made by jump balls near the basket. Lancaster (38). Westerville (14). Bonner, 1. f......................................... Finley, I. f. McIntyre, r. f..................................... Collier, r. f. Gibson, c................................................Priest, c. Willis, 1. g................................Murphy, Griffith, 1. g. Halderman, r. g...................................Bishop, r. g. Field goals—Bonner, 6; McIntyre. 2; Gibson, 6; Willis, 3; Hal- derman, Collier, 2; Priest, 4. Foul goals—Bonner, 2; Finley, 2. Referee—Mr. Dunlap. Time of halves—20 minutes. DELAWARE TOURNAMENT. FIRST GAME. Bollpoint was unable to worst our lads in the- first game at the Delaware Tourna- ment played on Edward’s gymnasium. We started with a lead and was never in doubt about the game. The Bollpoint five fought very hard but with the same effect as that of a man who has been whirled about in a chair for a score of times, and did the ascension act. The playing of both teams was clean throughout the game, there being but few fouls called. The game ended with a decisive victory for our quintet. The tabulation being 32 to 4. DELAWARE TOURNAMENT. SECOND GAME. LL At Delaware on Saturday, Mar. 8, we were forced to lug back home, the short end of a 10 to 25 tabulation, following a bitter basketball clash with the Dayton Stivers, the championship team of Ohio on Ohio Wesleyan Gymnasium. Both aggre- gations fought like wildcats, general gridiron rules succeeding oourt discipline. Tripping proved the popular indoor sport, Matusoff, the Dayton star forward, being yanked from the fracas in the middle of the last half, fourteen personal fouls being chalked up. Play was lightning fast from the first blast of the whisle. Dayton hustled the big sphere in the net for two ringers, then a ringer and two fouls by AG E Benner, the score was evened. It was nip and tuck then, for the next few minutes until Stivers slammed the pill repeatedly from every angle and broke loose with a lead. The end of the first session found the Dayton ’rah, ’rah lads holding the count by a margin 14 to 5. In the second half a series of brilliant passes were uncorked by Stivers, but through the inability to shoot, we soon took the defensive. A razzle- dazzle performance was staged throughout the remainder of the game, and when the gun cracked, the score stood 25 to 10, in favor of the big husky bunch from Dayton. DELAWARE TOURNAMENT, STIVERS, DAYTON Stivers (25). L. H. S. (10). MatusaufT and Manchester, I. f.........................Bonner, 1. f. Sifford, r. f...................................... McIntyre, r. f. Harry Schwab, c........................................Gibson, c. Ward, 1. g..........................................Willis, 1. g. Harvey Schwab, r. g...........................Throckmorton, r. g. Goals—MatusaufT, 3; Gifford, 3; Schwab, 5; Bonner, 1; Throck- morton, 1. Fouls: Schwab, 3; Bonner, 6. Referee—Spangler. Time of halves —12% minutes. OHIO UNIVERSITY TOURNAMENT. At the Ohio University Tournament, according to the headline in the morning’s State Journal we were quickly “sent to the rocks” by an old rival of ours, “Canal Winchester.” The tournament game was played on the University gymnasium floor. The first half started with a rush, but this spirit soon faded away, due to the over-confi- dence we had. We put the game on ice” in the first half by a score of 9 to 2. The second half was more rugged than the first, in the final minutes of play Canal Win- chester crept up and tied the score, and in the last five seconds another basket was made by the C. W.'s and then the gun cracked, leaving us on the small end of a 10 to 12 score. This was the first defeat of our career. C. Winchester (12). Lancaster (10). Boyd, 1. f...........................................Bonner, 1. f. Smith, r. f........................................McIntyre, r. f. Zeigler, c...-....................................... Gibson, c. Pearsall, 1. g.......................................Willis, 1. g. Bowen, r. g................................. Ilaiderman, r. g. Field goals—Boyd, Zeigler, Bowen, 4; Bonner, 4. Foul goals—Bonner, 2 in 3. ATHENS TOURNAMENT. CONSOLATION GAME. LL Parker« burgh, West Va. was our bitter foe in the second consolation game and put us out of third place, as this was the sole purpose of the consolation series; wc were forced to surrender to a score of 16 to 10. At the start, the out-of-state lads went right along and secured 8 points before we could even get started, this gave them a lead that we could not smother out. It was through our inability to even up on long hard shots as the West Virginians :o M I R had done for only once were they under our basket, they rolled in five baskets from the mid-way of the court. The luminaries of the (came were Willis and McIntyre, and Wilson for the opponents. Parkersburgh (16). Lancaster (10). Fink. I. f............................................ Bonner, 1. f. Kelley, r. f................................ Wolfe, McIntyre, r. f. Wilson, c............................... -.......... Gibson, c. De Mucee, r. p:..................................Throckmorton, r. g. Farrell, 1. g..........................................Willis, 1. g. Field goals—Wilson 4; Bonner, 4; Fink, 2; Kelley, 2. Foul goals—Wolfe. Willis. ATHENS TOURNAMENT. CONSOLATION GAME. Nelsonville was our contender, in our first consolation game at Athens, which exhibited only mediocre skill and talent We easily put them aside by a score of 39 to 2, the largest score made in any of the games played during the tournament; had we been hitting this stride” in the previous game with Canal Winchester, they would never had a “look in. When the game started it looked for a few moments that Nelsonville would put up a great game, but as soon as we located the basket we hurled them in from all angles and the half ended 21 to 0. The second half found us none the worse and we annexed 18 more points mak- ing a total of 39, while our opponents could add but 2. and the two points Came as a result from fouls thrown. Throckmorton and Willis put up a good gaurding game, while the rest of the team aided by their teamwork and shooting helped to hand the opposing quintet a rousing defeat. Nelsonville (2). L. H. S. (38). Longs taff, r. f..............................McIntyre, Wolfe, r. f. Crawford, 1. f...................................Wolfe-Bonner, 1. f. Smith, c.................................................Gibson, c. Radm. r. g.......................................Throckmorton, r. g. Mutis, 1. g. Willis, 1. g. Field goals: Wolfe, 4; Bonner, 4; Willis, 6; Gibson, 3; McIntyre, Throekmoi ton. Foul goals—Smith, 2. ALUMNI vs. L. H. S. In a wildcat basketball battle on March 21 we surprised the Alumni with a dc cisive 37 to 22 victory, which left no doubt in the minds of the the spectators as to the superiority of our quintet. This was the second time that the Alumni’s “crack” team had to go glimmer- ing, their good name being hampered the previous year, when they were beaten by a margin of two points. The clever team work and excellent basket shooting on the part of our team, were predominant factors which gained a clear cut victory. Play was desperate throughout, many fouls being chalked up. Gibson as usual c AGE opined the scoring by caging a splendid side court field goal, we caught our drive in the middle of the first half, and whirled toward a safe lead by fierce and Rteady play. At half time, we led by 18 to 8. The Alumni came back strong in the last half, renewing: their hope of victory by making a field goal, but the rejuvenation was short-lived. Our team gave one of the prettiest exhibitions of perfect pass work, and this coupled with some pretty shots, soon gained a good lead. The Alumni's team work was decidedly ragged in the final minutes of play, this revealed the fact that the big quintet was getting stale, and we rushed ahead. Close guarding was the evidence of both sides, both teams’ forwards being held well throughout the game. Alumni L. H. S. Kilbarger and I-eitnaker, r. f.............................Wolfe, r. f. Bolenbaugh, 1. f........................................ Bonner, 1. f. Peet and Ixdtnaker, c........................................Gibson, c. Peet and Amerine, r. g..............................Throckmorton, r. g. Dilger, I. g..............................................Willis, 1. g. The work of Hummel has been especially fine this year as she scored by far the greater number of points. She was in every game and never once lost her pep or ability to make baskets. Cotty will graduate this year and it is with great sorrow that we sec her go but we hope that she may be as successful in after life as she has been in basketball. Stephens has never once missed a pass, she is always right where the ball is und has been a great aid to her colleagues in every game. Without her aid we would not have been able to have had such a successful season. We hope to see Steve again next year working as hard as she has in the past two years. Helen McLain, our ginnt center, played this year with unsurpassed zeal and enthusiasm. Her absence was sorely felt whenever she was not able to play in the game. Helen will graduate this year and although we regret to see her go yet we are glad to know that he has been of such great aid to us for two years. Elizabeth Hause is our remarkable running center. She can jump so high that she always gets the ball and then she is so quick that her opponents arc unable to keep up with her. Haus has been a great success in basketball and next year we will see her when the squad is again called out. Our guard Brenner never allows anyone to make a basket when she is guarding. She has played the entire season with the same steadiness and determination. Katherine usually wins her opponents by her kind and genial nature, but if she is unable to do that she uses her muscle. Brenner has been of unspeakable aid to the team for two years and she will also be a great help to the coming basketball team. MARY KERNS—Mary received her third letter in basketball this season. She was Captain of the team this year and proved her true value in leading the L. H. S. six to victory in every game. Her final test came in the Alumni game when she not only held but prevented Lancaster's former famous star from shooting a basket. She was always out for practice and was a willing and cnoscientious worker. She is a guard among guards. Our only regret is that she has but one more year with us. COACH WHISTON. l Varsity Basketball Tenii Top Row—H. Moody, C. Hummel, Coach W. Whiston, II. McClain, H. Dickson, C. Brenner. Bottom Row—J. Stephens, M. Kcin, E. Haiis. 62 MIRAGE Girl's Basket Ball Season '19 The girls’ basketball team, by the aid and cooperation of each member of the team and by the support of the school as a whole, has been able to go through the entire season undefeated. The first game of the season was played at Grove City. Both teams started out with a great deal of enthusiasm and a very fast and exciting game ensued. The Grove City girls had such splendid pass work that for the first half our girls were unable to keep the ball at their end of the floor and the rosullt was that Grove City was in the lend when the first half closed. The second half of the game turned the tide and in the end we won the hard fought game. The score and lineup are as follows: L. H. S.—10 Grove City—6 Hummel, r. f.................... ............r. f. Leveh Stephens, 1. f..................................I. f. Seeds McLain, 1st C.............................1st C. O'Grady Haus, 2nd C..................................2nd C. Shover Kerns, r. g.........—.........................r. g. Sager Brenner, I. g.................................I. g. Miller Field goals—Hummel 1, Stephenson 4, Leveh 2. Foul goals—Leveh 2. Referees—Miss Groves and Mr. Sager. On January 24 the local girls played the Canal Winchester lassies on the home floor. The game was a very good one as both sides worked hard throughout the game. The Lancaster girls were too much for their opponents and in the end the score stood 17 to 0 in our favor. Following is the score and lineup: L. H. S.—17 Canal Winchester—0 Hummel, r. f..................................r. f. Alspach Stephens, 1. f......... ........................1. f. Root Nolder, 1st C................................1st C. Zeigher Haus. 2nd C..................................2nd C. Boyer Kern-Moody, r. g..............................r. g. Dildine Brenner, 1. g.l............................1. g. Stevenson Field goals—Hummel G, Stephens 2. Foul goals—Hummel 1. Referee—Miss Groves. The girls of the purple and gold met in a contest with the girls’ basketball team of Worthington on the evening of January 31. Although the Worthington team worked diligently throughout the game they were unable to score a single point while we scored a great number. The playing of Hummel and Stephens was especially good as was also the pass work of the centers. L. H. S.—10 Worthington—0 Hummel-Dickson, r. f..........................r. f. Hussey Stephens-Hoyman, 1. f.........................I. f. Conkle Anderson, 1st C...............................1st C. Parks Haus, 2nd C...................................2nd C. Pagels Kerns, r. g................................r. g. Hen-man Brenner-Moody, I. g...........................1. g. Smith Field goals—Hummel 12, Stephens 2, Hoyman 2, Dickson 4. Referee—Miss Groves. February 8th saw us at Worthington contesting again with that team. Remark- able improvement was shown in the playing of our worthy opponents of a week before. They held us down a great part of the first half and it kept us busy during the first few minutes of play to keep the long end of the score in our favor. The second half proved to be less diflicult than the first and we were able to return home with a rather large victory over the other team. The pass work and cooperation of the entire team was remarkable in this game, better than ever before. The score and lineup follows: L. H. S.—27 Worthington—3 Hummel, r. f..................................r. f. Hussey Stephens, 1. f.................................1. f. Conkle Haus. 1st C...................................1st C. Pagels McLain, 2nd C.................................2nd C. Parks Kerns, r. g.................................r. g. Herman Brenner, 1. g................................. 1. g. Smith Field goals—Hummel 10, Stephens 3, Hussey 1. Foul goals—Hummel 1, Conkle 1. Referees—Miss Wahn and Miss Groves. The L. H. S. basketball team played the best and hardest games of the entire- season on the armory floor with the Grove City girls. Both teams played with the determination to win and during the entire first half no progress was made by either side, the score standing 0 to 0. When the whistle for the second half sounded our girls knew it was time for them to get busy and they did. They kopt their opponents from scoring a single point while they scored 9 points and when the second half was over we were the victors. No one individual starred but all the team worked together thus making it possible for us to win. 63 M I R A G E L. H. S.—9 Grove City—0 Hummel, r. f....................................r. f. Loveh Stephens, 1. f...................................f- Seeds McLain, 1st C.........-......................1st C. O’Grady Hnus, 2nd C...................................2nd C. Shover Kerns, r. g.................................... r. g. Flach Brenner, 1. g..................................1. g. Sager Field goals—Hummel 3, Stephens 1. Foul goals—Hummel. Referees—Taylor and Sager. A great deal of spirit and enthusiasm was shown at our game at Canal Winchester as many of our schoolmates went with the team. The game was played clean on both sides yet it was a game in which each one had to play to the very best of their ability. The work of our sub Moody was especially good in this game. The score and lineup are as follows: i L. H. S.—10 Canal Winchester—1 Hummel r. f............................... r. f. Alspach Stephens, 1. f.................................1. f. Root McLain, 1st C.............................. 1st C. Smith Haus, 2nd C....................... 2nd C. Stevenson Kerns, r. g................................ r. g. Townsend Moody, 1. g..................................1. g. Dildine Field goals—Hummel 3, Stephens 1. Foul goals—Stephens 1, Hummel 1, Alspach 1. Referee—Miss Taylor. By far the most interesting game of the year was played on the local floor with the alumnae girls. From start to finsh the game was quick and snappy. Both sides played to the utmost of their ability, yet the alumnae met defeat and our team closed an entirely victorious season. On the alumnae team were many of Lancaster High’s former stars, such as Brandt, Taylor, Kent and McCleery. The work of the guards and centers was especially goov in this game. L. H. S.—10 Alumsae—2 Hummel, r. f................................. r. f. Brandt Stephens, 1. f............................. 1. f. Taylor Haus, 1st C............................. 1st C. McCleery McLain, 2nd C................................2nd C. Kent Kerns, r. g.................................r. g. Groves Brenner, 1. g.................................1. g. Grey Field goals—Hummel 3, Stephens 1. Foul goals—Hummel 2, Grandt 1, Taylor 1. Referee—McDonald. u A is for athletics, A fine recreation; That builds up our bodies. And strengthens the nation. B is for basketball, The game with the “pep”; Sissys and mollycoddles. Cannot keep it up. C is for Catherine, The most powerful here; At her wonderful guarding, The people all cheer. D means direct. What Hunter Pickering does; He issues the tickets, And in general helps us. E is for easy. And thats what we aint; We play all the big teams, So hard that they faint. F is for Flood, The “L” advisor; As for knowing his work. No one could be wiser. MIRAGE- Athletic A. B. C.’s G is for Gibson, Center and captain; From the start to the end. He’ll hold your attention. H is for Halderman, At big Chief they scare; And his fine chiming watch, Tells him when to be there. I is for ineligible, Which isn’t often the case; For we keep up our studies, And on the team keep our place. J is for Jeanette, Full of vigor and vim; When she shoots at the basket. The ball’s sure to go in. K is for Kerns, Captain and guard; Who never is slow. Making her opponent retard. L is the letter, We get when we play; But you rooters would get it. If you all stay away. M is for McLain, Who at jumping’s an ace; She gets all the bat-offs, At any game, time or place. N is for Nolder, (and others), Who are substitutes now; But they will be the real thing. For that we’ll all vow. O calls to our minds, A troublesome debt; But the L. H. S. minstrel, Soon canceled that. P is for Paul A fast runner and player; When John gets the bat-off, Mac’s always “right there.” Q is for quickness, Which is the two Willis’ all over; You see them on one side, And then on the other. R is for referee, Which suggests Miss Groves; She also acts as chaperon, When on our trips she goes. S T U V W X Y is for you. Who come to see us play; It makes us work harder, Therefore you save the day. Z is for Zeus. The god of the sky; He’s calling for more stars, Wouldn’t you like to try? s for somebody, Who’ll get a chance to be great; For the star “Cotty” Hummel, Will soon graduate. is for Throckmorton, Now in the A. L. A.; He too won his letter, Thru his ability to play. is for the uniforms. With which we’re all well equipped; For the public pay money. To see the other team whipped. is for victories, Which we’re piling up; With such playing as Charles Bonner’s; We’ll soon win the cup. is for Coach Whiston, That wonderful man; Who really put athletics. On the ground it now stands. is for the extras, Who practice with the teams; They deserve lots of credit. For their work—it seems. 65 FRESHMAN BASKET BALL Top Row—C. Bonner, Conch W. WMston, Rosa Hilyard. Bottom Row—N. Martin, C. Wciland, Capt. J. Gibson, P. McIntyre, C. Pool. M I R A G E JUNIOR BASKET BALL Top Row—M. Grimm, A. Yeurick, Coach M. Groves. E. Shaw, M. Shinn, M. Anderson. Bottom Row—J. Stephens, M. Kern, G. Blazer. 67 OS MIRAGE Sept. 9—Back to our dear old school house on the hill, Although we are forced to go all day we love thee still. (Editor’s Note.)—This “pome” took first prize in the contest held under the auspices of the Society of ‘would be Poets.’ ” Sept. 10—Freshies prefer standing up today for obvious reasons. Sept. 11—Stop! Ix ok! Listen! Short periods every Wednesday morning on ac- count of chapel. Of course we are sad? Sept. 12—Everything’s quiet except Gobbo’s vest, and it speaks for itself. Sept. 13—No wonder Genevieve Sears fell down stairs today! Sept. 18—Box under drink fountain. Now the Freshics won’t have to go dry. Sept. 19—Everybody thinks he knows his lesson but is sadly mistaken. Sept. 20—Mirage staff appointed, and the victims are duly informed. Sept. 22—Glenn Clubbers try out, but not out for enough. Sept. 23—Lecture by Miss Reasoner entitled “If you must chew the rag, don’t do it in the halls.” Sept. 25—We schlinga da ink and pusha da pen along. Sept. 28—Are we happy when Friday comes around? Well, I’ll say we arc. Sept. 29—Carl Ochs had a date last night and selects a soft seat in the library today and goes to sleep. Oct. 2—Dot Mattox learns to drive the “Super,” all farmers near this metropolis insure their property and petition the county commissioners to widen the roads. LLL LL LL LL LL LL Oct. 3—Katherine Borchers caught drinking Bcvo behind a menu card. Oct. 4—Halderman takes a day off and winds up his petite watch. Oct. 6—Miss Hendrickson, modern History teacher arrives. Oct. 7—Senior meeting to discuss putting baby pictures in Mirage. J. W. Flood— Who has a suitable one? Oct. 8—At last our dream of vacation has come true: most too much of a good thing. Nov. 11—And in flew Enza! Nov. 12—Ain’t got settled. Nov. 13—Everybody’s working all right except the austere faculty. Nov. 14—Nothing ever happens on this day, so why make up any lies. Nov. 15—Miss Ethel H. Reasoner delivers her famous annual lecture on A Square Deal” for the 17th time. Nov. 19—Everybody parades out to the cemetery in honor of the Old Veterans. Miss Athen informs her room that they may “be at rest” after the singing of the Star Spangled Banner. Nov. 20—Wheel Grad cards! Are we all pleased? Well I guess--------NOT!!! Nov. 22—Juniors give big “feed” in the gym. Class of ’09 presents school with Service Flag for their class. Nov. 25—More work less foolishness. We wonder how we will like it. Nov. 27—World famous “gab” Don Hunter visits us today. Dec. 2—We arc startled by the fire alarm. Freshies mistake it for the dinner bell and hiked to the Domestic Science Lab. Dec. 3—Miss Reasoner delivers another of her copyrighted lectures on “School Spirit.” Something we seem to know nothing about. Dec. 4—Paper Wad epidemic starts in the library. Dec. 5—Those “busy” Juniors have another class meeting. A fine example of wasted energy. Dec. 7—Sarah Wenzel informs the History Class that Jackson was “A very simple man.” Dec. 8—Miss Huntworth’s heart hangs around her neck, mystery solved. Warm? Oh! no exposed to the air. Dec. 11—J. Keller Kirns gives an intsructive talk in chapel on art appreciation. Dec. 12—Boys have chapel meeting. Senior girls caught eaves dropping. Dec. 13—“Bill” Solt receives his white shirt back from the laundry and discards his sweater. Dec. 10—All we hear is basketball. Dec. 18—Quartette sings in chapel for the general edification of the student body “LiP Liza Jane.” Dec. 20—Out five days before Xmas so that all Christmas shopping may be done late. Dec. 30—Vacation over everyone returns to school for another long rest. Dec. 31—F. Brasscur and J. Gardner Hodgson sit up all night making a new set of resolutions. I.LIJ.H.LLH.LLLLLL Jan. 2—Mirage staff starts reading “Mox’s Book of Martyrs” to cheer them up. Jan. 3—Miss Loos in American Literature “I’m not getting any good from this re- view,” (voice from the back of the room) “Neither am I.” Jan. 6—Juniors have horrible, horrible night mares in their frantic attempts to become playwrights. Jan. 8—Today we pay tribute to the Great American, Theodore Roosevelt. Jan. 10—When we come to the end of a perfect week and we see what we haven't done. Jan. 13—Bad luck ven if it isn’t Friday. Ferdinand loses a collar button. Jan. 14—Class basketball finals today. Jan. 15—Freshmen show what they’re made of when they knock out upper classmen in basketball. Jan. 16— Jan. 17—Some day! Everybody’s anxious to see the double-header without “deah” opponent Canal Winchester. Do we win? We do! 69 M I R Jan. 20—Mystery of the red ribbons solved! Miss Aten tells us we took second prize. Jan. 22—John Nolder is really studying. The subject in which he so especially interested is how to get his quarter out of the radiator. Jan. 23-24—Minstrel Show the most successful production L. H. S. has produced for some time is given in the City Auditorium. Jan. 27—Miss Hendrickson returns to school after an absence of several weeks. Jan. 28—Two weeks from today the faculty have arranged for the Annual Jubille, given for the benefit of the student body. From present indications there will be an overwhelming after dance. Feb. 3—Cr-rr-a-sh! Calm yourself that was only Windy Himes and Miss Aten col- liding somewhat forcibly. Feb. 5—Miss Loos has charge of the chapel exercises today, and we have one of the most interesting programs of the year. Feb. 7—Examinations only four days away! WORK ! Where have we heard the word before! Feb. 10—Alas, this week we must meet our destiny— Feb. 12—Mid terms! Be square, don’t cheat and we’ll have three extra profs to watch you. Feb. 13—Jewell Pickering decides to grades his own papers. Feb. 14—This suspense is awful. Feb. 15—Seniors give spread out at Verda Martins. Gladys Van Gundy bribes the calendar editor not to tell about her ride. Feb. 17—We make brave beginnings of a new semester. Feb. 18—Everybody studies to make a good impression. You know the first im- pression is always lasting, etc., etc. Feb. 19—L's are awarded to members of the basketball and football teams. Feb. 20—Editor-in-Chicf mobbed by angry Sophomores. Mr. Hickson excuses her to go down town and purchase an Automatic to protect her snap shots. Feb. 21—What a pity George’s birthday wasn’t today! Heroes and great men al- ways did things wrong. Feb. 23—Senior play committee purchase a search light and telescope to hunt for talent for the first Senior play. Feb. 24—Miss Aten, “Now look in your appendix for the table,” G. Hodgson, “I havn't any.” Feb. 26—Another one of those beloved Chapell meetings (sh-sssh!!!) Feb. 27—Minstrel men return from Logan. That is they were supposed to. “ ‘S great life,” says Frindy. Feb. 28—Some of the Seniors are all excited about giving their “horrorations to-nite. March 1—Eleanor Thompson defies the March Lion and appears in her new spring hat. 7 AGE March 3—Mch. 2 was C. Rauchs. March 4—Wo were nearly smashed this morning trying to get good seats for the Senior play. March 6—Another of our High School students has flown away on the wings of Matrimony. March 6—Calendar editor decides to give suffering readers a rest. March 7—Calendar editor changes her mind. First Senior play given to-nite. March 10—There was a little boy named Stuckey who decided one day to play hookey, to L. H. S. he said goodbye— “Went out to Martens and ate mince pie, This very good little boy named Stuckey.” March 11—Senior play repeated, but where, oh where, is the property man. March 12—Will some one kindly explain why Catherine Keller’s dress was mussed in front the morning after the Senior play. March 14— March 17—Freshmen come into their own, everybody wears their colors. March 18—Olivo Young takes up the whole second period English class saying she was not prepared. March 20—George Herman translating Spanish, “I have been praying for her heart.” Oh, George! how could you. March 24—Red Trimmer insists on opening the windows in the Library because she thinks since her hair is red enough to keep her warm, it should keep the whole room at a temperature of 68 degrees. March 25—Senior grades are on the slump—“Deed they are.” March 26—Miss Loos appears on Main Street with a gigantic umbrella. For par- ticulars ask her. April 1—April Fool’s Day. Mr. Hickson tells unsuspecting Freshmen they are the best class in school. April 2—Everybody’s all set for the Junior Play. April 3—Juniors make their bow. Another howling success. April 7—Everybody astonished—Howard looker gets a light hair cut. April 8—J. Russell Stuckey buys new fiddle strings. Complains of lack of guts. April 9—All the boys promise “Nor will I smoke, nor chew, nor—“There’s a place in H— for liars. April 10—Regardless of Miss Reasoner’s lecture Miss Thompson still chews on. April 11—Girls’ Glee Club serves “Chop Suey” in chapel to our great joy. April 28—“Bob” Throckmorten starts wondering what lucrative positions arc open to a football hero. o MIRAGE April 29—Mirage pests out with cameras. Cotty absolutely refuses to have her picture taken unless given two hours to pose. April 30—Chapel!! After much preparation the Juniors were to present “A Matri- monial Advertisement,” written by Miss Stephens, in chapel this morning. But at the lost minute the powers that be, called off chapel. This was a dis- appointment not only to the Juniors but to the rest of the school as well. May 1—Senior meeting breaks up when somebody drops a quarter. May 2—The school is greatly disturbed over Gobbo’s physical condition when he maker. 69 in a Physics Test. May 3—Mr. Flood gives interesting lecture to “children” of Room 27. May 4—Physics Lab. books due. Abused Seniors up until 1:00 A. M. May 5—Everybody does their best to look sweet n’pretty. Cotty receives a bid from the Paramount to pose for them. May 6—Those awful grades went in to-nite. May 7—“L’s” were presented to the basketball boys and girls and some received much coveted “A's.” Mr. Myers, recently returned from Italy gave a very interest- ing talk in Chapel. May 8—Oh, the merry springtime tra-la-tra-la. May 9—Seniors give their second play of the season “Standing By” to-nite. Jupiter Pleuvius weeps because the Juniors arc unable to attend. May 10—Ssscsh!—Awful scandal! J. Gardner caught doing the wicked dance in the hal!. May 16—Editor-in-Chicf and Associate Editor decide to take a constitutional for their nerves. May 20—Editor gets black-hand letter. May 23—Mirage goes to press. May 26—Mirage staff wires for the reservation of a ward in the “hospital at Athens. May 27—Eddie Wilson invoices his brains and threatens to graduate. June 1—And what is so rare as a day in June? Juniors and Seniors managing their financial affairs. June 2—Seniors weep copiously! the end is in sight. June 3—Great hilarity among the lower classmen. The Senior exams start. June 4—The last week for the Seniors. Now, altogether; It’s a pretty good old school after all. � 1 __ MIRAGE__ School News The Lancaster High School has added five new members to the faculty this year, but that docs not mean that we have lost five from last year’s faculty. There have been two entirely new departments introduced this year, one in the commercial de- partment and in the agricultural department, so we have really lost only three teachers from last year’s faculty. Miss Carrie Hendrickson, whose home is in Westerville, graduated from Ottcrbein College in 1905. She has had some successful teaching experience and has taught I.atin and history for the past five years in the Circleville High School. Miss Hend- rickson has been teaching modern history in our own schools, and it is useless to say that she has become a successful and popular teacher. We believe the Juniors will remember parts of the history at least and we know they will treasure their note- books in after years in remembrance of the midnight hours spent on them. Miss Minnie Amerine is the Latin teacher who took the place of Miss Curtiss, who resigned November first. Miss Amerine graduated from our own High School and received the T. B. degree from Ohio University in 1916. She also came to us from the Circleville High School. We realize that the teacher who takes the place of Miss Curtiss had a difficult task before her. We have heard nothing but good reports from the Latin department. Miss Amcrine’s average for the four years of Latin she had under Miss Curtiss was 99%. We feel assured that no one in the present Latin class will ever come so near perfection. In the commercial department Miss Anna M. Soutar succeeded Miss Ida Portner. Miss Soutar’s home is in Sandusky, Ohio, where she graduated from High School and afterward from the commercial department of the Ohio University. Miss Soutar has been teaching bookkeeping and business English and during the last semester a course in salesmanship. Miss Soutar has had a wide experience as saleslady and bookkeeper for a large firm in Florida. This experience has made her a most suitable teacher for our commercial department� We wonder if she knows that among the pupils in our school there are several who worship her from afar. Another important feature of the new addition is the office of the editor of the Mirage. Never before has the editor been so honored as to be given an office of his own, though perhaps this was owing to lack of room. THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING For several years the High School pupils have been going to school for half-day sessions. This year with the finishing of the new addition to our school all this is changed and every one must stay from 8:25 to 3:19. As usual there are two opinions of this plan, one that it works well, which idea prevails most among the faculty, and the other that its too confining, which is the opinion of the student body. But every member of our school is proud of our building. For a city of its size Lancaster has a large high school and a large enrollment. With the new addition have been added an agricultural department, a domestic science and art department and special rooms for manual training, a library has also been added, though as yet the number of books in it is not large. The domestic science room is on the first floor. There is only one room finished for the work as yet. Each girl has her own utensils and materials to work with and under the supervision of Miss Hershberger, the class has progressed rapidly. At least so we judge by the odors that come from the lower floor several days of the week. The art room is on the second floor and a fairly large class has been enrolled this year under the supervision of Miss Floyd. I am sure we wish them all success in their careers as artists. A large class of boys are enrolled under Mr. Schuster in the agricultural depart- ment. Under such an instructor and such conditions they cannot fail to become good farmers. There arc six large classrooms and the library on the third floor of the new addition. On thes second floor are three class rooms, two laboratories and two offices. The principal's office has been changed from the old to the new part and Miss Conrad, our capable stenographer and sympathetic friend of all skippers, has an office of her own also. The old superintendent’s office is now the office of the school board. Mr. George S. Schuster is the new agricultural supervisor who comes from Ohio State University, where he has been teaching farm crops in the Agricultural College. He is a native of Anderson, Indiana, where he graduated from High School. Mr. Schuster has two college degrees, the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1916, and Master of Science in Agriculture in 1918. We feel that old Lancaster High School should be proud of the agriculture course and the work of Mr. Schuster, but we don’t see why he has to stand at the side door whenever we want to slip out when he could stand at the front door just as easily. Mr. W. H. Whiston, whose former home was Sistersville, West Virginia, is a graduate of the Marietta Academy and the Ohio University, having received the B. S. degree in 1915. Mr. Whiston has had extensive training along commercial lines and is very efficient in teaching commercial law, geography and arithmetic. We have often wondered if his pupils have learned Mr. Whiston’s laws outside of commercial laws. We have tried to teach him better but we haven’t succeeded yet. Mr. Whiston was also our basketball coach and his success along that line has made him very popular. Miss Aten, who cannot be considered a new teacher. We missed her very much last year and even though some of us do not see her often this year, her presence and influence are felt all over the school. The chemistry pupils will never forget the tests she has given, let alone her. 72 MIRAGE Miss Mabel E. Curtiss After thirteen years of the most efficient service as teacher at Lancaster High School, Miss Curtiss resigned her position the first of last November to accept a much more lucrative one as private secretary to Marion Lawrence, Secretary of the International Sunday School Association. Our local Board of Education, realizing her value to our school, offered to make her assistant principal, at an increased salary, if she would remain with us, but after due consideration she accepted the proffered secretaryship, not merely because of the higher remuneration and greater possibilities of advancement which it brought with it, but because cf the scope of the work itself which puts her in touch with the Sunday School movement throughout the civilized world. She has been keenly interested in this movement for a number of years, and has traveled extensively in its behalf with her mother, Mrs. Phoebe Curtiss, who holds an important office in the Ohio State Sunday School Association. She has devoted the past four summers to specialization in Sunday School work at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, from which school she received a diploma last August. While a member of the teaching corps of Lancaster High School Miss Curtiss was not merely an instructor in her chosen subject, Latin, but was closely allied with every interest pertaining to the welfare and progress of the school. She came here shortly after her graduation from Lake Erie College for Women, and her work from the beginning has borne the seal of thoroughness and genuine success. Her loyalty, her enthusiasm, her power of initiative and her splendidly developed executive ability have been an inspiration to her pupils and to her fellow-teachers as well. Her breadth of sympathy and appreciation, her unbiased judgment and her uniform courtesy and kindness have won for her the respect and admiration of hosts f friends who regret her departure from Lancaster, but who wish her unbounded success and happiness in her new field of endeavor. Those qualities of leadership that have made Miss Curtiss so great a factor in the success of Lancaster High School, have already won recognition from her co- workers in Chicago, and she has been invited to make two addresses at the Illinois State Sunday School Association, which will convene this month. One of her topics is The Call to the Young People of Today, and it is safe to predict that the keynote cf her address will be Service, unstinted, unselfish, high-minded service, so charac- teristic of her own efforts. 7S LACIE E. PERFECT. If? 1 ! O MIRAGE 74 M I R Chapel every Wednesday morning the third period! When we saw that announce- ment for the year we were so glad that we almost shouted for joy. For you know Chapel programs are to the lives of pupils as the rain drop is to the flower in the heat of summer. This year we know our Chapel exercises would be better than ever for the orchestra was to be there and pluy for us and accompany us in our singing. And then when we saw Miss Whiley, our new musical directress, we were more than inspired by her “pep” which she puts into the singing and into us for the rest of the day. The different members of the faculty had charge of each program and they pro- duced some fine talent which we never knew we had in our school. We had some splendid musical programs, one of the best of which was given under the supervision of Mr. McCandlish. The program was as follows: Selection by stringed trio— Russel Stukey, Edward White, Richard Mieklc I’iano Solo.....................................Rose Augusta Keller Violin Solo ..................................... Marian Beery Clarinet Solo............................................ Willis Wolfe Piano Solo........................................Virginia Richardson Violin Solo.................................................Carl Blum Selection .................................................. Orchestra Some of the Chapel programs were patriotic, talks being given by some of the soldiers who had returned from France. One of our patriotic programs which was most impressive was when the class of 1909 presented their service flag to the High School. The flag had two gold stars upon it showing that two of the members of the class had given their lives for their country. Many of our local ministers talked to us at our Wednesday morning programs and their talks were all interesting and instructive. The athletic coaches had charge of a few of our Chapel programs and like their games these programs were full of life and enthusiasm. One of the best of these athletic programs, in charge of Mr. Whiston, basketball coach, was as follows: Athletic Song.................................................. School Vocal Solo Harold Willis Girls’ Basketball Constance Hummel Vocal Solo Robert Throckmorton Boys’ Basketball.........................................Harold Willis 7 AGE Athens Tournament............................... Charles Bonner Delaware Tournament....... John Gibson Awarding of Honor Letters to Athletes............. Coach Whiston An interesting talk was also given by Olaf Myers, a former graduate of Lancaster High School and recently honorably discharged from the service. This has certainly been as very interesting year of school and really too short as far as the Chapel programs are concerned. We looked forward to every Wednes- day with the greatest anticipation and after each program we went back to our work with greater zeal. But— “Now the last day of many days All beautiful and bright as these The loveliest and the last is dead; Rise, memory, and write their praise.” -Shelly. THE CHAPEL BATTLE—APRIL 15, '19 At the beginning of the school year everybody seemed to be of the opinion that the Senior class had no pep or school spirit. But after the first few weeks they woke up and that opinion has been chunged decidedly. We cannot account for it but it is true that the Junior and Senior classes have always been no exceptions to this rule, but the climax came in chapel Wednesday, April 15th, and the Juniors have never fully recovered from the blow. As a joke several mischief-making Seniors had planned to pin a large bow of black crepe to the Junior colors that had been flying from the registers in the auditorium for several weeks, and to put the Senior colora beside them. Well, everything happened as had been expected and the crepe was torn down, but in their fury the Juniors tore the Senior colors down. After chapel several Seniors attempted to pull down the Junior colors and almost a regular hand to hand fight ensued. This was stopped by the interference of Mr. Clements and Mr. Hickson. For several days our principal was very wrathful at the Seniors, but he finally saw rcuson as one Senior expressed herself and vetoed the decision, that the Seniors engaged in the joke would have to stay from chapel for which all oeace loving Seniors were very thankful and about which all fight loving Juniors were very wrathful. 5 GLADYS VANGUNDY. MIRAGE SNAPSHOTS 77 78 79 [r- 80 18 s: ’’sr 7 MIRAGE M I R A G E Literary Society President....................................... Gardner Hodgson 2. Enthusiasm shown at the football games. Elizabeth Haus. Vice President...................................Jeannette Stephens 3. Resolved, That the use of electricity is superior to the use of gas. Secretary...........................................Verne Silbaugh Carl Ochs. Critic................ ..........................Constance Hummel 4. Lancaster's celebration after the signing of the armistice. The year 1914 was a lucky one for L. H. S. because in that year it became evident Hester Alspach. that the school needed a literary organization. Accordingly, Mr. Hickson, Miss Aten 5. Resolved, That the Freshman class should organize. La Vera Trimmer, and Mr. McCandlish united their efforts and on Nov. 12, 1914, the Lancaster High 6. Should the Literary Society be a decided success this year? Gail Kerns. School Literary Society was organized. Great credit is due these teachers and also December 2, 1918. to the members of the school who made the society a success by giving it their Current Events. George Herman, support. Clark’s Conquest of the Northwest. J Gardner Hodgson. The society has steadily progressed and is now one of the best social organizations The Ordinance of 1787. J. Russell Stuckey, in the High School. Anecdotes. Joe Altfater. The purpose of this society has always been to promote education. To benefit Extemporaneous Speeches: its members by teaching them the value of quick thinking and intelligent speaking 1. Should Holland be required to give up the Kaiser? Esther Shenkcr. is perhaps its greatest aim. It has succeeded. Many of the members who have gone 2. The President’s Peace Tour. Dorothy Mattox, out from Lancaster ' Hi:’ are proficient speakers because of the training and benefits 3. Our football season. Jeannette Stephens, derived from the Literary Society. 4. Why I joined the Literary Society. Howard Looker. Singular attention has been given to the debating work since the year of its 5. The recent plot to restore the Kaiser to power. Cottie Hummel, organization and in 1914 the society arranged its first Triangular Debate. This t . What 1 think of government ownership. Misses Bumgardncr and Kerns, debate featured Delaware High, East High of Columbus and L. H. S. This being the 7. Resolved, The Crown Prince is a greater man than the Kaiser, first attempt the success was only moderate but in the following years two other Norman White and Elizabeth Haus. Triangular Debates were scheduled which proved highly successful. Where are these Debate: debaters trained? In the Literary Society at the regular business meeting debates. Suffrage should be extended to women. The men who have made these debating teams are the finest type to be found Affirmative. Negative, in L. H. S., and by their own efforts they have succeeded in placing themselves among Porter Rudisill Hunter Pickering the letter men of the Lancaster High School. Verne Silbaugh Elizabeth Haus The society now numbers about 120 and every member fully appreciates his or her December 16, 1918. good luck in belonging to such an organization. Current Events. Antonctte Hannon. Regular meetings are held every month on the first and third Mondays. After Ohio History (Col. Crawford) Howard Looker, the business is finished, fine social programs are given. If anyone is in doubt as to Humorous Story. Misses Baumgardner, what these meetings are like, just let said persons visit the society some Monday Ohio Authors (Murat Halstead) Elva Coleman, night and determine for himself. Visitors are always welcome. Extemporaneous Speeches: During the year “spreads are given and at the close of the school term all 1. The lighting system of our city should be changed. Lucile Deffcnbaugh. join in a “swell” picnic. Truly the L. H. S. Literary Society is some organization. 2. The class games. Maurice Wheaton. A few of the programs given were: 3. Our new Coach, Mr. Whiston. Jeannette Stephens. November 18, 1918. 4. What Santa Claus will bring us. Ferdinand Brasseur. Current Events Esther Shaw. 5. Domestic Science in L. H. S. Goldie Hanon. The First Settlement in Ohio Verne Silbaugh. C. Is the island of St. Helena a good prison for the Kaiser? Charles Rauch. Humorous Story Mary Kerns. 7. Demobilization of our great army and navy. Maxwell Heft. Extemperaneous Speeches: 8.' Why I was late. Grace Herman. 1. Your idea of a just punishment for the Kaiser. George Herman. Debate: n MIRAGE Resolved, It is good diplomacy at the present time to form a League of Nations. Affirmative. Negative. Verne Silbaugh Carl Ochs Charles Bonner Norman White Hester Alspach Elizabeth Haus The affirmative won. Critic’s report. January 6. 1919. Current Events. Lueile Deffenbaugh. Humorous Story. Mary Kerns. Anecdotes. May Gordon. Extemporaneous Speeches: m 1. Theodore Roosevelt. J. Gardner Hodgson. 2. My Xmas vacation. Elizabeth Haus. 3. The Literary spread. Gertrude Beck. 4. Our basketball teams. Charles Bonner, Grace Herman. 5. The good of a principal in High School Howard Looker. 6. Resolved, Commercial arithmetic is better than algebra. Constance Hummel and Helen Moody. 7. The L. H. S. Minstrel Show. Ferdinand Brasscur. 8. How I like French. Goldie Hanon. Debate: Resolved, The right of suffrage should be limited to those who can read and write. Affirmative. Negative. George Hermann Maurice Wheaton Gertrude Beck Goldie Hanon Rodney Spangler Marion Coleman January 27, 1919. Piano Solo. Mildred Hay. Duct (mandolin and banjo) Russell Stukey and Richard Mieklc. Reading Mary Kerns. Joe Altfater. Gardner Hodgson. Ferdinand Brasseur. Mabel Spyby. Ohla Cave. Norman White. Margaret Smottcrs. Violin Solo. Vocal Solo. Piano Solo. Extemporaneous Speeches and songs: 1. The L. H. S. Minstrel Show. 2. Why I like to tease Freshmen. 3. A little song (acc. by Charles Bauch) What I think of Musical Programs. Debate: Every male citizen of the U. S. should be compelled to serve two years in the militia. Affirmative, (Seniors). Negative, (Juniors). Norman White Verne Silbaugh J. Russel Stukey Porter Rudisill Ohla Cave Charles Rauch The affirmative won. February ,3 1919. Violin Solo J. Russell Stuckey Current Events Helen Deeds Ancient earth works in Ohio Rodney Spangler Anecdotes Grace Hermann Extemporaneous Speeches: Debate: Resolved, The U. S. should own and operate the coal mines within its borders. Affirmative, (Freshmen). Negative, (Sophomores). Howard Looker Carl Ochs Beryl Hunter Gertrude Beck Misses Baumgardner The Sophomores won. Critic Report. 86 MIRAGE M I R A G E ORCHESTRA M IRAGE Orchestra practice first and second period.'- Wednesday mornings. The Orchestra has played at chapel, Junior and Senior Plays and rhetoricals. Chorus practice third and fourth periods Wednesday mornings. The Chous sang at a Rhetorical in March and at the last Rhetorical in April, and was scheduled to sing at one of the Rhetoricals in April, but such a few were there that the few got stage- fright and refused to sing. The Chorus is better this year than it has been for many years and is quite large. Both of these activities were under the able direction of Miss Helen Whilcy ORCHESTRA Director—Miss Whiley Piano —Clarence Mulkin Russell Stuckey Ferdinand Brasscur Ralph Noursc First Violins Mary Dickson Marian Beery Doris Tidd Joseph Altfater Daniel Hoffman Philip Baun-an Second Violins Ralph Stuart Ralph Darling Ross Hilliard Willis Wolfe Clarinets Vincent Black Cornets Martin Shonting, Student Ditector, Paul Stoudt Drums DeWitt Bauman H'J CHORUS Marguerite Peters Helen McCandlish Velma Hoy man Lucile Defenbaugh Mable Spybey Bonetha Clark Edna Alspach Laura Bruney Margaret Snyder Dora Dessent Henrietta Dickson May Gordon Claribe! Hnrmor. Aileen Erick Ruth Avey Myrtle Fisher Sadie Silver Ina Beal Marie Acker Anna Mary Slisher Anna Pence Ruth Hummel] Eugenie Hummel! Thalda Steinhoff Genevieve Todhunter Genevieve McGee Margaret Johnson Helen Culumber Elva Coleman Fern Pacot Leona Donely Bertha Hartman Verna Fauble Helen Sockman Alice Tod hunter Bess Anderson Velma Evms Helen Widencr Helen Nichols Esther Shaw Jeannette Stevens Hester Alspach Opal Pool Helen Moody Lillian Kramer Eva Trueman Pnuiine Mondhank Isabelle Kistler Piano—Mabel Good School Songs “AN EVERYTHING” There is a dandy High School on the Hill’ an’ everything But don’t you think it will fill the bill, an' everything We go morning, noon and night, And we learn our lessons right. We're a gay old crowd. And we sing it loud. As we gayly march along And we have basket ball and football too, an’ everything And we do not believe in feeling blue, an’ everything. But we have a lot of pep And we’re bound to get there yet Because we come from L. II. S. And pass the test in everything. Shlinga da ink, pusha da pen, shlinga da ink, pusha da pen, We shlinga da ink and pusha da pen along At Lancaster High School, upon the hilltop, We shlinga da ink and pusha da pen along “OH! FRESHIE!” 0 Freshic! O Freshie, Freshic! Altho’ your actions are so new to me, When you carried off the cup We knew we would to you look up. O Freshie, 0 Freshic, Freshie! You’ve won the cup with your good team work, Play on. play on, with any team you see, But now that you have won the cup, O, have a heart and give a chance to me. We have the very best athletic team, an’ everything. Our baseball pitcheis have all sorts of steam, an’ everything. And when it comes to basket ball The others have no chance at all The girl’s performance is just enormous They know the game, an’ everything. We have the best school paper of them all. an’ everything. A paper that is full of news, an’ everything And if you want to meet your fate Just step up—don’t hesitate, Because we come from L. H. S. And pass the test in everything. “SHLINGA DA INK” At Lancaster High School, upon the hilltop, We shlinga da ink and pusha da pen along. At Lancaster High School upon the hilltop, We shlinga da ink and pusha da pen along “BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON” By the light of the moon, By the light of the moon, By the light, by the light, by the light of the moon, If you want to go to High School Just come along with me. By the light, by the light of the moon. “SMILES” High School, that’s the place, to get a great big grin upon your face. For we’ll very soon be grave old Seniors, but then we’ll still have one smile a day. And by the time we’re through, we’ll have the little Frcshies grinning too. That’s the way we educate them, at the old High School. (Chorus) There arc smiles when we are Freshmen, that we do not understand, There are smiles when we are Sophomores, and we think we’re finest in the land For we’ll very soon be grave old Seniors, but then wcl” still have one smile a day. There are smiles when we are merry Juniors, and we smile and smile and smile away. 90 MIRAGE 91 M I R A G E MINSTREL 92 M IRAGE Musical and Minstrel The play season at L. H. S. Opened this year with a Musical and Minstrel.” It was given for the benefit of the Athletic Association on January 23rd and 24th at the City Hall Auditorium and later given February 4th for benefit of the Boy Scouts. At all performances the house was filled to overflowing and was greatly enjoyed by the large audiences. The first part of the program was a musical. The Cornet solo by Martin Shont- ing, vocal solo by Miss Kddna Alspach and Violin solo by Miss Helen Whiley were especially good. Roy Shriner and Emmitt Erick gave a clever sketch. Shriner as colored servant. They played several selections on bells. The second part of the entertainment was a minstrel given by High School boys under direction of Miss Helen Whiley and Harold Phillips. Robert Throckmorton and Harold Phillips acted as “End Men,” they kept the audience laughing with their jokes and songs by different members of the Minstrel and in chorus. MIRAGE ( “MUCH ADO ABOUT BETTY.” m M IRAGE “Much Ado About Betty” (Walter Ben Hare.) The first play of the season was “Much Ado About Betty,” given March 7, 1019, by the Senior class. The play was such a success that it was given over March 11, 1919. Each one in the cast cleverly acted his part. Miss Winterhalter, under whose direction the play was produced deserves much credit for the splendid manner in which the program was carried out. Cast of Characters: Lin Leonard............................. Major Jartrcc......................... Ned O’Hare............................ Mr. E. Z. Ostrich Dr. McNutt............................ Jim Wiles............................. Officer Riley.............................. Officer Dugan.............................. Mr. Ebenezer O’Hare........................ Mrs. Ebenezer.............................. Aunt Winner................................ Ethel Kohler.......................... Violet Ostrich........................ Mrs. Diggins............................... Daffodil Diggins........................... Mis8'Chizzle............................... Diamond.................................... Stage Manager.............................. Electrician................................ ...........................Aunita Moore ..........................George Wolfe ...........................Hubert Older ..........................Dana Chapman .......................Hunter Pickering .......................... Everitt Fisher ...........................William Solt ........................Jewell Pickering ...........................Hubert Older .....................Dwight Roller .......................Ralph Hansberger ...........................Hazel Grimm ..........................Esther Morris ...........................Lillian Potts .........................Olive Young ........................Beatrice Lowry ........................Catherine Keller .....................Olive Young .....................Mary Dickson ..........................Verda Martin ........................Lula Mae Stites .........................Nellie Shaeffer .....................Norman White .........................Guy Cullumbcr MIEAGE ARRIVAL OF KITTY JUNIOR PLAY 5 5 M I R A G E •.v “The Arrival of Kitty” On Thursday and Friday nights, April 3rd and 4th, 1919, the Junior class pre- sented ‘‘The Arrival of Kitty.” The auditorium was filled both nights and each of the nine members of the class who took part did exceptionally well and were heartily ap- plauded for their efforts. During the intermissions special numbers were given by Mary Kerns, reader, and Carl Bloom, violinist. A large part of the success is duo to Miss Mary Silbaugh, who directed the players. Cast of Characters: Ting Director of Stage MIRAGE. JDING BY SENIOR ) F.AY � 8 MIRAGE “Standing By” The second Senior play was given in the High School Auditorium on Friday, May 9. In spite of the rainy weather (and Juniors) a large crowd was in attendance and all enjoyed the play which was shown by the hearty applause. This play which was a partiotic sketch was entirely different from the plays usually given by the High School. Mr. Flood, the Coach, is credited with the success of the play. Cast of Characters: Hunter Pickering ......Edna Alspach .. Gladys Van Gundy .......Hubert Older ......Norman White ...Mildred Pickering ......Helen Ritchey ...Helen Pickering ...Ralph Hansberger Constance Hummel Robert Throckmorton ......Guy Cullumber ......Everett Fisher .......George Wolfe Max Martin................................................. Dr. Brighton....................................... .... Mrs.Wa lton................................................ Mrs. Walton................................................ Bobby Walton............................................... Aunt Polly......-......................................... Electrician................................................ 99 MIRAGE Special Departments Domestic Science and Art While many things contribute to health, the foremost oensideration is that of food and clothing. This is recognized today as never before. The question of how to wisely choose food and clothe oneself has become a serious one. In order that women may know how to intelligently buy food and prepare it so as to supply the needs of the body, in order that they may know the art of sewing and how to choose textiles—every accredited high school has placed in its course, an household economics course. Last year the work was started in this school. We now have a nicely equipped foods laboratory where the girls actually prepare the foods. They study the value of foods in the body, the proper selection and preparation of foods. We have a sewing laboratory equipped with work tables and machines. In this course the girls study textiles, how to select them, how to make garments and how to repair clothing. For a girl to now educate herself without a thorough knowledge of foods and clothing is fast becoming a thing of the past. Each year will add more intensive training to this very necessary work. Agriculture With the beginning of the school year Lancaster High School introduced a four- year course in Agriculture, thus supplying the long felt need of Agricultural train- ing in the high school. The Agricultural course was organized for the boy who says, ‘‘I'm going to make farming my business. Lancaster high school has something to offer that boy now. Something he can use in his life on the farm. Long we have followed the motto “Live and Learn, but now vast sums and untold energy are being expended in learning to live. Two years ago the United States Government and the State of Ohio made appropriations granting certain ac- credited high schools an agricultural department supported by the United States and the state of Ohio. Last year there were forty-five high schools favored with such departments. Lancaster high school was among the first favored. This year twenty- five more high schools in this state will have agricultural departments. The “clod hopper” or “hay seed” of five or ten years ago is now Mr. Farmer in polite terms if you please. He drives his Packard or Hudson Super-Six and is the business man of the hour. The world waits on him because he is feeding her. He lets the other fellow sit the hen upon the eggplant in order to secure an eventual broiler. No longer can Mr. Farmer be sold a book on pharmacy ns a guide to suc- cessful farming. Neither will he answer the advertisement “Learn to raise ducks by correspondence. We often hear this legend, “Why die in the city when you can live in the country? To be sure you can live in the country—if you know how. The Agricultural department has a library of one hundred books and six hundred bulletins containing information as to where insects go in the winter and what they attack in the summer, how to raise sheep with short tails, how to select a sound horse, etc., all of which is essential if you are to know how to live in the country. But is one’s training complete with the books and bulletins? No. One must be able to recog- nize the attacks of the insects, one must know how to dock the sheeps tails and be able to distinguish between blemishes and unsoundness on the horse. To gain this training the pupil goes out of the class room into the big laboratory, the farm. It's a laboratory for the pupil but a real business for the farmer. I too _ MIRAGE Literary New Year’s Call “Lily May! Lily May.” Little Hester Way land opened the bedroom door a wee crack and peeped in: ‘ Lily May!” she shrilled softly. But Lily May slept tranquilly on. Oh, deah! such worthless niggahs,” she sighed vcxedly, and pulled the door gently open, she padded across the room in her little bare feet. She paused a moment beside the bed and stretched luxuriously in the warm Kentucky sunshine, then she bent over and twigged a little bob of a kink, (you couldn't call it a curl) just above Lily May's ear and doubled up in silent laughter as Lily May bounced up in bed. Why Missy Hester!” exclaimed that startled personage, Ah done thought dat was dat bugeah ah was a dreamin' about. Lowsy chile, but you all done sca’d yo‘ Lily May!” Hester’s red lips puckered. “You-nlPs always dreamin’ about buglahs,” she said. “Scem’s you cain't never keep youah mind on impo’tant things.” Seem's a'sif Ah’m alias dreamin' bout buglahs, too,” sighed Lily May. Ah wiahta goodness ah didn’t. It's turrible, Missy Hester—it sho am! Seems ’sif Ah’m hnnted!” She shook her head and rolled her eyes mournfully. D’youh 'spose you are Lily May?” Hester’s eyes took on a mournfulness, too, and a tiny wrinkle appeared between them. It sho’ looks like it, Missy Hester,” said Lily May, wagging her head, it sho’ do. Why, when Ah was hohn Mammy says dah was a sign on Mah fo’ head—it’s come off now,” she explained, as Hester’s eyes searched her forehead. A sign!” breathed Hester. “Yas’m. Jest foh all de world like a revolveh—de bery king buglahs use!” Hester screamed softly. “But don’t you all worry yo’ haid ’bout me, Missy Hester, Lily May said smooth- inly, “caise Ah kin take care ob mahself. Dis yere niggah is safe. Ohly,” she said wistfully, Ah wishta goodness Ah wouldn’t dream 'bout the critters. Uhg!” Well, maybe its—maybe its a good thing”—Hester hesitated— to be bohn with a sign. Maybe things wouldn’t 'feet you—all like they would ordinary folks.” “You all’s jes’ right, said Lily May, things don’t ’feet me like dey do common trash. Mammy says you couldn’t phase his niggah nohow.” But, Lily May,” persisted Hester, why didn’t you all tell 'bout this befoh?” Ah—well. Ah—didn’t jes’ happen to think ob it befoh, Ah reckon,” evaded Lily May. “Least ways,” she added, pcople-bohn wid signs don’ usually ad’ ertise de fac.” Hester gazed long and hard out of the window, her head thrown back and her plump little hands elapsed about her knees. Presently she sighed as if to dismiss the mysterious subject from her mind, and then she said slowly: You all cain’t guess what I came in heah foh, Lily May.” z T’scah me,” guessed Lily May. Hester shook her head. “T’hunt buglahs.” No—o.” -T’play wid mah Dinah, glancing fondly at the delapidated rag doll on the opposite side of the bed. Hester’s lip curled scornfully. No indeedy,” she exclaimed. Y’got me,” reluctantly admitted Lily May.” Ah reckon Ah couldn’t guess from now to de time Gabriel blows his horn.” “Well, I’ll tell you,” condescended Hester. “We-all are going to make some New Yeah’s calls on ouah new neighbors. “You-all and me!” “Hester’s golden heud nodded gravely. Saint’s alive, chile,” exclaimed Lily May, what’ll yo’ mammy say?” Ah’m not going to ask her,” answered Hester with decision. “Not agwinc to ax Missy Wayland,” groaned Lily May. “Lawd a’ Massy! What's dis chile a’comin' to?” No you all just look ahere,” commandet! Hester. “Ah’m plenty old enough to know what Ah’m about. White young ladies of eight don’ have to ask their mother’s permission every time they want to turn around.” Well, cullahd young ladies of eight don’ nuther but Missy Hester, Ah won’t be eight foh a whole week.” “But youah sing ought to make up foh de missin’ week,” said Hester. Any way, you all’s neah enough to eight to pass fohit.” “Yas’m,” said Lily May, meekly. Cose you-all know mothah is going to call on Mrs. Wentworth latah on, but Ah think it would be perfectly propah foh us to call real early—say about nine o'clock, because its such a be-au-tiful day, an’ we’ll explain we-all were just passing that way. You know, Lily May,” Hester went on, “Ah’ we grown so tired of watching mothah and Vahginiah going calling yeah after yeah on Neu Yeah’s mohnings that Ah just made up my mind that being ns Ah was eight it would be pufectly propah —pufectly propah foh me to go—of cose, ’comp'nied by my servant.” Oh, of cose,” assented Lily May. Well, it’s just half past seven now,” said Hester, as the big hall clock down stairs boomed out the half hour, an Ah think we’d bettah get ready for breakfast right away, and then come up an’ get ready foh ouah calls. It’ll take quite awhile to powda'h an’ everything.” Lily May’s eyes rolled apprehensively. Prapps,” she said faintly, praps Ah orter’ve put mah hahr upon curl papahs last night. Ah would of if Ah’d only known,” she sighed. 101 MIRAGE Oh, youah hair is all right, said Hester, amusedly. “Besides, if you had it put up youh hair it would most likely rained an’ taken all the curl out.” Dat’s right, Missy Hester,” agreed Lily May. “Well, Ah’m going to my room an get dressed,’ said Hester, as she trailed out of the room, “and be suah you get down to breakfast soon so’s wc-all will have time to dress propahly foh ouah calls.” Ten minutes later the two children met in the kitchen—Hester with excitement in every line of her face and Lily May looking as mysterious as a Sherlock Holmes’ adventure. Old Dinah, scenting mischief, held her bedoughed hands up in expostu- lation. “Lawdy, chillen,” she cxclain c l, “whata to goodness is you-all up to!” “You-all listen to me, wheedled Hester. “Cain’t Lily May and Ah have some- thing to eat now, so’s we can go out an’ play. It’s so nice an’ sunny, Dinah, an’ the snow’s all melted good and we’ve had to stay in the house foh so long now.” “Why, bress youah pretty heart honey,” said old Dinaah, “of cose old Dinah’ll fix up sumthin’ foh you-all.” She befloured her ebony hands ami rubbed the dough off quickly and then she disappeared into the pantry. A moment later she appeared with two huge ham sand- wiches and some crumbly brown cookies. “Hcah youh is honey,” she exclaimed. “Jest set right up to de kitchen table an’ eat to yo’ hearts content.” The children ate in silence and then ran up the back stairway just as the rest of the family came down the other stairs. At the top Hester seised Lily May by the hand and pulled her down the hall to Virginia’s room. “Heah’s where we’ll get ready,” she explained. “No we must hurry, because we'll have to be ready befoh they finish breakfast. She danced excitedly over to her sister’s wardrobe, selected a fluffy pink creation and holding it up against her flushed face, glanced at Lily May inquiringly. Lily May clapped her hands and danced up and down. “Missy Hester,” she exclaimed, You-all look jes’ like dc angels on mah Sunday School cahds. Hester nodded brightly and then selected a large plumed black hat and held it against the bright sheen of her golden hair. “Jes’ de thing,” shrilled Lily May. “Oh Lawdy, Missy Hester, but you all will look stunnin’.” Then she held her hands up to her little black head woefully and said: “An what’ll Ah wear, Missy Hester, what’ll Ah wear! Ah wont look prespectible side ob you-all! Hester hesitated a moment and the blue orbs of her eyes deepened with thought. Then she said softly: “Of cose, you-all know, Lily May. that it would be moah propah foh you to be dressed very quietly, but seein’ as you was bohn with a sign an’ everything, Ah think Ah’ll let you-all weah Vahginiah’s light blue dress—light blue would look be-auti-ful on you. The next moment the girls had struggled into the dainty dresses and with many a twist and tug had succeeded in fastening the hooks and eyes, and then stood primping before the mirror. Hester regarded Lily May a moment with narrowed eyes and then she said: “Ah think some powdah would improve you-all Lily May—gome pink powdah! Praps youah eyebrows are plenty black—yes, Ah think they are, but some pink powdah an’ some rouge on youah lips would make you look so much bettah.” Lily May produced the powdah and the rouge can and submitted to a generous application of both. Hester stood back and regarded her handiwork with a connois- seur’s eye, and then she admitted slowly, “You-all look quite presentable now, Lily May. Now put on that hat with the big red roses.” Lily May silently obeyed, setting the hat rakishly over one ear and watching Hester with admiring eyes as she placed Che huge black hat on her fluff of golden hair. “You all sho a bohn lady, Missy Hester,” she exclaimed sadly, as Hester drew on her long white gloves and viewed the combined effect over one shoulder. “Well, one’s ansisters certinly do count,” Hester repeated parrot-like then swinging about on her heel she examined herself from another angle. “Ah think wc’ah ready now, Lily May, she said absently and then turning and taking in with a glance the rakish effect of Lily May’s hat she burst into a merry peal of laughter. “Now what’s de mattah?” haughtily exclaimed Lily May, in her pride reaching her nearest approach to a lily. “ 'Scuse me, Lily May, but Ah just couldn’t help it,” exclaimed Hester tipping the hat at an ultra fashionable angle over Lily May’s right ear.’ Now you-all look bettah. Come on,’ she added, carefully leading the way down the hall. Stealthily down the stairs they crept and out the bigfront door, and then lifting their skirts daintily they set out across the fields toward the “rich new neighbor’s” mansion. As they approached the house from the long tree-lined avenue and as the distance shortened between them and the gleaming pillars, their courage oozed perceptibly— particularly so Lily May’s, and it wus only her repeated admonitions and encourage- ments that kept Hester in as brave a frame of mind as she was. When at last they stood before the massive door Lily May’s courage failed utterly, and Hester had to lift the great iron knocker. As it thudded heavily against the door Hester’s heart thudded almost as heavily against her ribs, but she stood with posed calm and awaited the servant. Presently the door swung slowly in and a livered butler stood stifly in the door, card tray extended in his hand. flettcr took a frightened glance at the tray and exclaimed: “Oh, Ah'm so sorry, but At think Ah must have lost my caahds on the way. Praps Ah’d better send Lily May to hunt foh them, but Ah don’t hahdly think she'd find them.” If the butler had been the perfect English servant he would have remainedly abso- lutely passive, but being a mere darky the inevitable smile had to find its way to the surface, and the smile grew to a broad grin as the two “ladies” swept grandly down the hall and entered the reception room. Mr. Wentworth appeared a few moments later, in a soft clinging morning gown, and she smiled widely as she came forward to greet her visitors. Hester translated the smile as one of extreme cordiality, but Lily May, who had seen more of life from 108 M I R its seamy side and who was therefore a more keen observer of human nature, con- sidered that it contained more of amusement than anything else. “Through some error of my butler, Mrs. Wentworth said, smoothly, “your cards did not reach me. Whom have I the pleasure of meeting?” “Ah’m Miss Hester Wayland, of Wayland Co’t,” said Hester, “and this is my— my body guahd. “Your body guard? Do you find one necessary?” Well, one cain’t nevah tell,’’ said Hester, seriously, “and anyway, it’s considered very propah to have one.” There was a long pause during which Mrs. Wentworth rocked backward and for- ward and watched the two children with amusement. Presently Hester broke the silence: “Ah meant to tell you that we-all were just passing this way because it was such a bc-autiful day,” she explained, “but I quite forgot in the excitement of ouah cahds getting lost.” “Well, I’m certainly glad you came,” said Mrs. Wentworth, and then she added. “Will you excuse me a few moments, I wonder? Sambo is going to drive to town this a morning and I’ve a very important letter I must send off. There arc some pictures on the table and I’ll have Mirandy bring in some eggnog. She smiled and then disappeared through the portiers. Lily May rolled her eyes. “Lawdy, Missy Hester, you hain’t agwinc to drink any ob dat aignog stuff, am you?” “Why certainly, Lily May,” said Hester. “It’s perfectly propah.” “Yas’m,” said Lily May, but her little black hat sagged. A moment later Mirandy appeared with the eggnog and Hester accepted her’s daintily while Lily May held on to her glass grimly and gulped the mixture down with determination. Again left alone the children amused themselves with the pictures until suddenly Hester exclaimed: “Lily May, do you-all feel perfectly well?” “No’m ah don't,” said Lily May, miseraably. “Well, wheah do you-all feel bad?” Right heah, Missy Hester,” and Lily May pointed to her stomach. “No wheah else?” Lily May hesitated a moment. “Well, ah cain’t persactly say mah haid is all right, she whimpered. “Lily May!” Hester’s voice was solemn, “Ah feel persactly the same way. Ah’m ’fraid to goodness we're drunk.” Lily May shrieked. “Sh! Do you-all want to disgrace ouah family? demanded Hester. “Ah don’t kere what happens to de fambly, missy Hester,” whispered Lily May. Ah. Lily May,” groaned Heater. “Ah feel just like ah have to dance!” Missy Hester. Missy Hester, what am we agwine to do?” “Listen Lily May, I know what we-all have got to do. We’ve got to go up in de attic and stay until we’ah sobah.” “Ah Lawdy! Up dare wid de cobwebs and spooks. Ah Missy Hester, ah cain’t go.” Now you-all look aheah, Lily May Snrsaparilly Johnstin,” exclaimed Hester. “If 1 AGE you-all think ah'm goin’ to ruin the fam’ly name youah mistaken. Now you just come right along, and seizing her by the hand she fairly dragged her into the hall and up the broad stairs. Up, up, they went until breathless and frightened they sank into disconsolate heaps upon the bare attic floor. Then Hester arose and stood commandingly over the heap that was Lily May. Lily May! she commanded. Lily May jumped to her feet. • tas m.’' Walk that crack! Hester pointed to a long wide crack running the entire length of the attic. “Why Missy ---------” “Do as 1 tell you, Lily May!” demanded Hester. And Lily May walked the crack, a trifle tottcringly at first, but gaining confi- dence until her carriage was just as straight ns the line of her march. Hester clapped her hands jubilantly, her eyes sparkling. Ah thought maybe that would save you, she cried. Why you-all ain’t drunk, Lily May. Youh sign saved you.” “Hallelujah!” cried Lily May. “Now cain’t you-all walk the crack, Missy Hester? a But Hester shook her head sadly. “No, she said, ah wasn't bom with a sign. Why, Lily May, I feel so wobbly—ah deah, deah! I wonder how long it takes to sleep off a drunk.” ’Bout two weeks. Missy Hester, said Lily gravely. “Ah, are you suah—perfectly suah?” gasped Hester. Ycs’m, said Lily May, positively. “Why de time Henrietta’s young gem’man frien’ got drunk dey had to keep him in jail two weeks ’foah he was sobah. “Ah, my goodness, groaned Hester, “you-all don’t spose they’ll find me and put me in jail, do you?” “Ah dunno. Missy Hester. Dey’s pretty likely to hunt foh you.” Hester sank on the floor in a dejected heap. “Ah Lily May, Lily May, what ever will we do? Cain’t you-all use youah sign, Lily May?” Lily May rolled her eyes mysteriously. “Ah’ll tell you-all what ah’l do,” she said. Ah’ll exercise mah sign on you!” Hester’s face brightened. “Walk dat crack! commanded Lily May, pointing an ebony finger floorward. Hester rose uncertainly, lifted her skirts above her shoe tops and tried it. She wabbled a few feet along miserably and then sank to the floor again. “Ah simply cain’t, Lily May.” she moaned. Ah’m ns drunk as—as—as a hard boiled egg, and theah’s nothing to do but stay up heah in all these cobwebs.” Missy Hester!” The jubilanat note in Lily may’s voice brought Hester to her feet. Missy Hester, ah’ve got it!” she exclaimed. “Ah’ll go home an’ tell yo’ mammy you-all have gone to stay wid yo’ aunt foh two weeks.” Hester clapped her hands. 03 MIRAGE “Lily May,” she exclaimed, “you-aall have saved the fam’ly name, an’ when ah die ah’ll leave you my best doll. But praps,” she added, praps it would be bettah foh me to write my mothnh a note. Lily May, you-all will have to sneak down stnhs an pet some papah an’ a pencil. “0 La way,” exclaimed Lily May, “Ah cain’t be no buglah! “It won’t be stealing this time, Lily May,” explained Hester. “Least-ways I don't sec how it will, seein’ as it’s the fam’ly name wo’ah savin’. Go on Lily May, an don’t you-all dah to make a soun’! Poor Lily May crept down the stairs with fear anad trembling and what seemed hours to herself and Hester, returned with a piece of paper und envelope and a pencil. Her eyes were nearly popping out of her hear as she handed them to Hester. “Ah ah hope to goodness my han’ doesn’t shake when I write,” said Hester. Then she wet the lead on the point of her red tongue and started to write, but Lily May seized her arm. “Missy Hester, Missy Hester,” she exclaimed, doan’ put dat pencil in youah mouf agin.” It was evidently a tax on her ingenuity for she paused often, but the result was all the more satisfactory for her patience. Presently she lifted her head. “How does this soun’, Lily May?” she asked. “Dear Muthah: “This mohnin' I met Aunty on the street an she brot me home with her foh two weeks. She sed she wood rite an let you no but I’m afraid she won’t have time so I am riting. Your loving doter, HESTER.” “Dat’s jes’ gran,” applauded Lily May. “Well that’s the best I can do in my condition,” explained Hester, and then handing the note to Lily May she said slowly and impressively: “Now you-all take that note to my mothnh an’ don’t you let anybody see you come out of this house, an’ don’t you ansah too many questions—an’, oh, Lily May, you’ll bring me some- thing to eat when it gets dahk, won’t you?” Lily May shook her head. “Drunk people cain't eat,” she said. “Dey jes’ sleep it off—and de sbonah you- all gits to sleep de soonah you’ll be sobah.” Hester rolled over on the floor quickly. “Seems I just cain’t sleep now,” she moaned. “Now hurry up, Lily May, an’ don’t ansah many questions!” When Lily May’s stealthy tread had passed in silence. Hester stared disconso- lately at the ceiling. She counted every crack in its surface—she even tried to count the grains of wood. Sounds of the outside world came but dimly to her ears as the far-off traffic of a city would penetrate the walls of a dungeon. Thoughts grew vaguer and vaguer and the world seemed to recede into far distance until finally she slept and dreamed that in some unaccountable way the “Family name” was saved. Suddenly a sound as of falling roofs and shattering windows awoke her and she raised up on her elbow and rubbed her eyes wonderingly—and was salecpily surprised to see Lily May burst breathlessly into the attic. “Oh, Missy Hester, Missy Hester, she cried, between gasps. “Ah d n couldn’t help it, ah couldn’t.” “Couldn’t help what, Lily May?” the bewildered Hester ased. “Help tollin’ you’ mammy, honey. She dun wormed it out ob me somehow. She’s somin’ up de staahs now.” “Lily May! and now the family's disgraced.” Lily May doubled up like a jack knife. “Oh Lawdy, Missy Hester.” she giggled, “dat’s de bery funniest pa’t about it. Mirandy down stahs dun tole me dare wan’t no whisky in de aignon at all. Honey, —all dare was in dat stuff was aig-an’ milk an’ nut-meg-an’ a little vanillah-an’-an’ de rest was all Christmus Science.” EDNA ALSPACH . 1919. A Matrimonial Advertisement I. Act. II. Scenes. tx llix I. Scene. “The sitting room of the Cole family.” II. Scene. “In the garden of a deserted house in the vicinity of the Cole Mansion.” Characters. Mary Cole—An orphan, aged fifteen years. Jack Cole—An orphan, aged ten, brother of Mary Cole. Aunt Martha Gordon—An old maid aunt with whom the Cole children are mak- ing their home. Uncle Cyrus Gordon—Brother of Martha Gordon, an old bachelor. Grandmother Cole—The children’s grandmother, very old and deaf. 104 M I R “A MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISEMENT. Stage Direction� . Scene I. Mary Cole reading the evening paper; Jack Cole playing with the balls on Aunt Martha’s work bag; Aunt Martha crocheting; and old Grandmother Cole is knitting. Mary Cole—Aunt Martha, do listen to this, it’s in the Gazette. What a splen- did chance' I declare, I’ve a great notion to answer it myself. Aunt M.—What have you got hold of now? You’re always a-makin’ some pow- erful discovery, somewhere� . Come now? What is it? Something to turn grey eyes black, and blue eyes grey? Mary C.—No; I should say not! It’s a matrimonial advertisement. My, what a wonderful fellow this “C. G. must be! Aunt M.—Oh, shaw! A body must be dreadful hard up to advertise for a part- ner in the newspaper. Thank goodness, I was never in such a strait as that’er. The Lord has been merciful so far in keeping me out of any scraps with the male sec’ts and I trust I shall be preserved to the end. Jack. C.—Gee, your unlucky Aunt Mattie, didn't you ever oven have an offer? Aunt M.— (Indignantly). Why, Jack Cole! What an idea? I’ve had more chances to change my name than you’ve got fingers and toes. But I flattly refused them all. A single life is the only way to l e happy. But it did kinder hurt my feelings to send some of my gentlemen friends adrift, they took it so hard. There was Colonel Turner, he lost his wife in June, and the last of August he come over to our house, and I gave him to understand that he needn’t trouble himself, and he left mad, then he went right off and married the widder Hopkins afor the month was out. Jack C.—Poor fellow, he must have been very sad. And. Aunt Mattie. I notice that Deacon Goodrich looks at you a great deal in meetings, since you’ve got that pink feather on your bonnet. What if he should want you to be a mother to his little ones? ? Aunt M.— (Simpering). Law, Jack Cole! What a dreadful boy you are! (Pinches his ears). The deacon has never thought of such a thing! But if he should, I will do my best. Mary C.— (Impatiently). Do listen, all of you, to this advertisement. Aunt M.—Mary Cole I’m so sorry your head is turned with the vanities of this world. Advertising for a partner in that way is wicked. I hadn't orter listen to it. Mary C.—Oh, it won’t hurt you a bit, Auntie; listen, (reads). “A gentleman of about forty, very fine looking; tall, slender and fair-haired, with very expressive eyes, and side whiskers and some property, wishes to make th eacquaintance of a young lady with similar qualifications,----- Jack C.—A young lady with expressive eyes and side whiskers------- Mary—Do keep quiet Jack! (reads) with a similar qualification as to good looks and amiable temper, with a view to matrimony. Address, with stamp to pay return postage.” “C. G. “Stating when and where an interview may be had.” There what do you think of that? Jack C.—Deacon Goodrich to a “T.” “C. G.” stands for Calvin Goodrich. 105 i G E Aunt M.—The land of goodness! Deacon Goodrich, indcde! A pillar of the church; advertising for a wife! No, no, Jack; it can’t be he! He’d never stoop aa low! Jack—But if all women are no hard hearted as you are, and the poor man needs a wife; think of his ten little olive plants. Granny C.—Plants? Cabbage plants? It isn’t time to set them out yet. The first of August is plenty early cnuf to set ’em for winter. Cabbage never begins to head ’till the nights come cold. Jack—Poor Mr. C. G. Why don’t you answer it Aunt Mattie; and tell him you’ll darn his socks for him, and comb that fair hair of his? Aunt M.—Jack Cole! if you don’t hold your tongue I’ll comb your hair for you in a way you won't like. Me, answering one of them low advertisements. Me, in- deed! I am not so eager to get married as some folks 1 know. Brother Cyrus and I have lived all our lives in meditation, the only sensible ones of a family of twelve children; and it’s my idea that we shall continue on in that way. Mary—Why, don’t you believe that Uncle Cyrus would get married if he could? Aunt M?.—Your Uncle Cyrus! I tell you he wouldn’t marry the finest woman in Scrubtown. I’ve heard him say so a hundred times. Mary—Won’t you answer this advertisement. Auntie? I'll give you a sheet of my nicest gilt-edged note paper if you will! Aunt M.— (Furiously). If you weren’t so big Mary Jane Cole; I'd spank you soundly! I vow I would! Me answer it, indeed not! (Leaves the stage in great indignation). Mary—Look here, Jack, what'll you bet she won’t reply to that notice? Jack C.—Nonsense! Wouldn’t she blaze if she could hear you! Mary—I’ll wager my new box of water colors against your ruby pin that she replies to Mr. C. G. before tomorrow night. Jack—Done! I shall have a new box of paints to use after tomorrow. Mary—No sir! But I shall wear a ruby pin. Jack, who do you think “C. G.” is? Jack—Really, I do not know, do you? Oh! I know you do, by that look in your eyes. Tell me, that’s a darling. Mary—Not I, I don’t expose secrets to a fellow who tells them all over town, besides, it would spoil the fun. Jack—Mary, you are the dearest little sister in the world! Tell me, please. (Takes her hand). Mary—No sir! You don’t get that out of me. Take care now. Let go of my hands. I’m going upstairs to keep an eye on Aunt Martha. She’s gone up now to write an answer to “C. G. And if there is any fun, by and by, Jack, if you are a good boy, you shall be there to see. Granny C.—To sea? Going to sea? Why Jack Cole! You haint twenty-one yet, and the sea’s a dreadful place! (Curtain). Scene II. The garden of the deserted house, with Mary leading Jack cautiously along a shady path. Mary—There, we’ll stoop down behind this bench; it’s nearly the appointed hour. MIRAGE I heard Aunt Mattie talking to herself in her room this morning after this manner: “At eight o’clock this night I go to meet my destiny. In the deserted garden under the old pear tree. How very romantic!” Hark, there she comes! Jack—Well, of all things that I ever heard tell of! Who would have been guilty of answering a matrimonial advertisement? Mary—Hush! Jack, if you make a noise and spoil the fun now. I’ll never forgive you. Keep your head still, and don't fidget so. Aunt M.— (Slowly walking down the patch in the garden talking to herself). Eight o’clock! It struck just as I started out. He ought to be here. Why does lie tarry? If he ain’t punctual I’ll givo him the nut’ten. Dear gracious? What a situation to be in! Me, at my time of life! though to be sure I’m not so old as,— as I might be. The dews falling, and I shall get the rheumatiz in these thin shoes, if he dont’ come quick. What if Jack and Mary should get hold of this, I never would hear the last of it! Never! I wouldn’t have ’em know it for a thousand dol- lars! Goodness me! What if it should be the deacon? Them children of his’n is dreadful youngsters; but if the Lord helps me, I’d try to train ’em up in the way they should be. Hark! is that he coming? No, it’s a toad hopping thru the grass. My soul! What if he should want to kiss me? I’ll chew a clove for fear he should. I wonder if it would be proper to let him? But then s’pose if it’s the deacon, I couldn’t help it I shouldn’t be to blame. There he comes! I hear his steps! What a tall man! ’Taint the deacon. He’s a got a shawl on! Must be the new school-master! (A man approaches. Miss Mattie goes up to him cautiously and asks). Is this Mr. “C. G ? C. G.—Yes, it is. Is this Miss M. G? Aunt M.—It is. Dear sir, I hope you won’t think me bold and unmaidenly in coming out here all alone in the dark to meet you? C. G.—Never? Oh, the happiness of this moment! For forty years I have been looking for thee! (Puts his arms around her). Aunt M.—Oh! dear me! Don’t! don’t! My dear sir! I ain’t used to it! and it ain’t exactly proper out here in this old garden! It’s a dreadful lonely spot, and if people should see us they might talk. C. G.—Lot ’em talk They’ll talk still more when you and I are married, I reckon. Lift your veil and let me see your sweet face. Aunt M.—Yes, if you’ll remove that hat and let me behold your countenance. C. G.—Now, then, both together. (Aunt Mattie throws back her veil and C. G. removes his hat. They gaze at each other a moment in utter silence). Aunt M.—Good gracious! ’tis Brother Cyrus. C. G.—Holy Jupiter! ’tis Sister Martha. Aunt M.—Oh! my soul and body, Cyrus Gordon, who’d ever a thought of you at your age and time of life, cutting up such a caper as this? oYu old bald-headed, gray-whiskered man! Forty years old! My gracious! You were fifty-nine last July! C. G.—Well, if I am, you’re two years older, so it's as broad as ’tis long. Aunt M.—Why, I thought sure it was Deacon Goodrich that advertised. “C. G.” stands for Calvin Goodrich. C. G.—Yes, and it stands for Cyrus Gordon, too. Anyway, Deacon Goodrich was married last night to Peggy Jones. Aunt M.—That snub-nosed, red-haired Peggy Jones! She’d or’t to be chased out of town! Married again! and his wife not hardly cold. Oh! the deceitfulness of men! Thank providence I ain’t tied to one of the abominable sex. C. G.—Well Martha, we're both in the same boat. If you won’t tell on me, I won't tell on you. But it’s a terrible disappointment to me, for I certainly thought “M. G. meant Marion Giles, the pretty milliner. Aunt M.—Humph! What an old goose! She wouldn’t look at you! I heard her laughing at your swaller-tailed coat, when you came out of the meeting last Sunday. But I’m ready to keep silence if you will. Gracious! If Jack and Mary should get wind of this, shouldn’t we have to take it? C. G.—Hark! what’s that? (Voices from behind the bench are heard). Voices—“Oh! there’s many a bud the cold frost will nip and there’s many a slip ’twixt the cup and the lip.” Aunt M.—That’s Jacks voice! Goodness me! Let’s scoot for home. (Real excited). Jack C.—Did he kiss you, Aunt Mattie? Mary C.—Do you like the smell of cloves, Uncle Cyrus? C. G.—Confound you both! If I had hold of ye, I’d let you know if I liked to smell cloves and birch, too. (Curtain Falls). END. JANETTE STEPHENS, '20. The Patriotism of Felice The old town clock struck twelve on one of the most memorable nights that France had ever known. War had been declared! The little town of Toul was in great excitement. People were gatherd in the public places discussing th awful news, and there was great fear, for this town is near the bordr of Germany. Felic De Veaux, a beautiful girl of twenty, stood on the terrace of her lovely home, eagerly awaiting the arrival of her father who was in the town. As she stood there, she heard foot-steps approaching, then a voice she recog- nized and she blushed in the moonlight for it was the voice of Captain Von I.innberg, a young German to whom she was to be married in a few months’ time. She turned quickly and words of warm welcome rose to her lips, but before they were uttered he fook her in his arms and kissed her sadly. Then he thrust an envelope into her hand, whispered good-bye and hastily left her. In great surprise she entered the house and with trembling hands opened the let- ter and read: 10C M I R “Feliee: I must go away. You may never see me again and I cannot explain my conduct. God bless you and protect you. Pray for me. Von Linnberg.” The note fell from her hand. She did not move, neither did she speak. A great nameless terror clutched at her heart. Then she heard foot-steps at the big front doori She moved in a dazed sort of way toward it. Her father entered the room. He was a tail, fine-looking man with a determined-looking mouth and piercing black eyes. His manner was abrupt, but kindly, and he said: My daughter, war has been declared and I know it is my duty to go and fight for France. I have volunteered and if I do not return I want you to go to Paris to live with your uncle.” Mr. De Veaux was a man of few words and prompt action, and when his daugh- ter pleaded with him to stay with her, he said: “It is my duty and I must go.” Felice, knowing her father’s nature, saw it was useless to pursue the subject and with an aching heart she listened to his hasty instructions. Morning came all too soon and in a few hours Felice was left alone in a house that was cold and dreary. A few months passed swiftly, and on a beautiful autumn day she received news that almost crushed her. It was a telegram telling her that her father had been killed. But she knew he would have her help her country and the great chance soon came. One day as she was wandering through the house she strolld into her father’s study. A big fur rug lay in her path, and not noticing it, she stumbled over it and fell with force against the wall. Almost instantly there was a buzzing sound, and springing back in terror and amazement she saw a panel of the wall swing slowly backward! It was the entrance to a secret room! Beyond, all was darkness and a damp musty odor reacher her nos- trils. Fearfully she approached the place, but her steps were arrested immediately by a loud ringing at the front door. With quick shrewdness she ran to the wall and easily found the button so clev- erly hidden. She pressed it and the panel swung slowly into place . Then she ran to the door and was greatly surprised to see an officer in the uniform of her country. He bowed politely and stated his business, telling her that with her permission he wished to conceal a dictagraph in her home. At the same time he intimated that she could be of great service to her country. “t O.—many army, I fear, may soon occupy this town,” he said, and we may oe able :o use this instrument and gain valuable information.” Just for a moment Felice hesitated, then said: “You can conceal it here and I will hide in a secret room that I have just discovered.” Then she lead him into the study and pressing the button, showed him the room that she had found so unexpect- edly. “That is just the thing,” cried the officer after he had recovered from his aston- ishment “We will be able to gain very important information in this way.” Then taking an electric torch they proceeded to explore the room. Going down a short flight of stairs they found a narrow hall with a door on the right. Procced- K AGE_____________________________________________________________________________________ ing very cautiously, for they knew not what they might find in this secret place, they tried the door. It responded readily to the touch. The officer stepped into the room and flashed the torch around, then turning, he motioned the girl to follow him. The room was an ordinary one greatly resembling a study or library. After looking about them, they returned to the library where the officer proceeded to conceal th dietagaph, and with a few instructions he left her. At last, news arrived that the Germans would occupy the village that night. The citizens letf it in terror without a word to the brave girl in regard to her safety. Felice took some food into the secret room and there awaited the coming of the enemy. The officer had left a bomb with her in case she might need it, and had he neglected to do this, the Germans would indeed hav won the victory. At sunset Felice stole out into the garden for a breath of fresh air and looked down on the deserted village thinking to herself how it would appear within a short time. Then she returned to the lonely house. At about twelve o’clock that night she became conscious of a noise and listened with breathless attention. The Germans were in the room above her and among the voices she recognized that of Von Linnberg. She had to stifle a scream that rose to her lips as she heard their plans, for they had possession of the greatest secret of the French army. If that reached the German army all hope of France would be gone. Even as she listened, they were giving instruc- tions to a messenger to carry the information back to the waiting army. There was but one thing to do and that was to blow up the place before the messenger left it. In that secret room Felice fought one of the fiercest battles of her life. The battle between love for Von Linnberg and love for her country. First she saw oVn Linnberg lying dead and realized that she was his murderer. Then came the vision of her countrymen bending under the iron hund of Germany when it lay in her power to help and save them. With a prayer on her lips for strength to do right, Felice took the bomb, and wrapping a cloak about herself, she stole out into the passage and let herself out through a little door directly under the room where the soldiers were. In the dim light of the moon she saw a sentinel on guard duty. Slipping past him, so close that she almost touched him, she re-entered the house by a side door. All was silent and dark within. For some time she stood listening. Then placing the liomb on a table, she lighted the fuse and backed slowly out of the room. In a few seconds there was a terrible explosion, then came darkness. The French arrived the next morning in the town and went immediatly to the scene of destruc- tion. Soldiers were sent to look among the ruins and there they found Felice lying beside oVn Linnberg. Both were dead. Clutched in her hand, they found a few lines telling of her love for the young German, of the secret they possessed and of her greater love for her country. The betrothed couple were buried side by side on a hillside near Toul, and over the grave of Felice floated a little French flag, emblem of the country she had served so well. � 7 THALTA STEINHOFF. ______ MIRAGE _____ The Escapade of O’Neal I. Act. III. Scenes. I. Scene-Setting—A library with rich furnishings including: Fire place, books along the walls and a telephone and stand. Door at the right. II. Scene-Setting—A dining room richly furnished, including all necessities of a dining room and a telephone and stand. III. Scene-Settinfi—Same as second scene. Time—Toward the close of the year 1918 A. I). Place—Washington, D. C. Characters. Terence O’Neal—A lieutenant, just dismissed. Nancy O’Neal—His sister. Jack O’Neal—His brother. Dorothy O’Neal—His brother’s wife. James O’Brien—The stable man. “THE ESCAPADE OF O’NEAL.” Act I. Scene I. Scene—A library. (Enter Terence O’Neal, pulling off gloves and coat and glanc- ing around the room). Terence—Well, well, to think lucky old Jack could be settled down in such a place—a beautiful place too. How glad I am that I am going to live here, in this wonderful place. Quite a contrast to that rigid military life I have been used to. This will be something different—a change in other words fropi, reviellc in the morning, mess, drilling, and taps,—quite a change. Three years of that life was too much for me, but I wouldn’t have missed it for—(Enter Jack). Well, if here isn't Jack. Howdy, old man. Jack—Just fine, Terence. How’s yourself? You surely are looking fine. Army life has changed you from that skinny little brother of mine. (They both laugh). (Enter Nan). But here comes Nana. Terence—Sis is it possible. Little pink-cheeked Nan grown big—Eh? Why Nan! you’re prettier than ever. By the way where are your freckles. You know you had such a wonderful display of freckles when I last saw you. (Enter Dorothy). Dorothy—Shhh!—That's a secret. You shouldn’t ask Nan such personal ques- tions. Terence—Dorothy! The idea! You have surely grown prettier than ever, too. Married life see-ms to make you better looking every day. (To all.) Oh! Say, all of you. I met the “woman for me” coming over here from New York. I merely say her though. I didn’t meet her. Cursed luck! Her Dad was some sort of a Foreign Affair Cent and addressed her as Betty. I’ll bet her real name is Beatrice, and I have vowed I won’t marry anyone whose name isn’t Beatrice. And she certainly was a wonder, a perfect beauty. And she is right here in Washington now. Can you beat such luck! I can hardly wait ’till morning so that I can hunt her up. Jack—(Interrupting). Oh, forget abouti t, Terence, I see you are just as impetuous as ever, you can only consider the length of your nose into the future. Come, go along with us tonight to one of Washington’s fnmous balls, and I assure you that you will meet a woman more beautiful than “the woman for you. Terence—Never! I’d rather stay at home. Nancy—Oh! Jack! he has just got a bad case of love at first sight. Let him be, he’ll soon get over it. Terence—Never! Jack—Come on Terence and go. The girls will be alone coming home, because I have to be present at an important meeting after the ball. Dorothy—Now, Jack! Let him stay here if he wants to. You know he has been traveling for two days and before that he never scarcely saw inside of a home except camp “homes.” Give him the keyes to the book case and make him feel at home and I am sure he would feel much better than at a stupid ball. Terence—Good for you, Dorothy! Isn't it funny how women can just read a fellow’s mind to a T.” Of course, I feel at home, and I shall simply make myself at home, and put cigarette ashes all over the floor. Nancy—Oh, Terence! you tease! No one can be good to you because you always do something wrong. Jack—Yes! I expect it will be better to leave him here since ho has such a wondrous desire to stay at home—for once. I expect James can drive you girls home samely enough without an escort. Goodbye! Terence. We’ll see you in the morning. Go to bed early. Youknow your old room. Good night. (Exit—Jack, Dorothy and Nancy). Terence—My goodness! If I’m not lucky in having this sister and brother, no one ever was. I wonder if I can think of something to do tonight—I wonder. Just something to celebrate this home-coming. (Studies for a moment). I have it. Now for a lark. (Goes to telephone calls stable). Hello! James? This is Terence just got back from camp, (pause). You can give me all that praise in the morning. But will you bring me up a suit of your clothes and have Sam bring the carriage to the front door? I am going to play a little lark on the girls, now hustle! I’m in the library. Goodbye! Oh, this will be rich. Won’t the girls be surprised when I get down off the cab dressed as a driver and as they step out—kiss them! Just think— the driver! And then the laugh I shall have one them. (Enter James). James—Now Mr. O’Neal what devilment arc you up to now. Here’s the suit you asked me to bring, now explain yourself. Terence—Just sit down and I’ll tell you. Now, you let me be the driver in your place, tonight and I’ll give you a “ten.” Does it suit? James—Certainly. But the lark? Terence—Well, I intend to drive the girls home and as they step out of the car- riage—kiss them!- Just think! Won’t they be astonished though? They won't recog- nize me at first and will think it is you. You, James. Won’t I have a laugh on them? (They both laugh.) James—Well. Mr. O’Neal, since you persist, go ahead. But you had better allow 108 me to go with you to get the number of your cab. Because you are unused to such customs. Terence—Alright James. You’re a brick. At ten o'clock you be up here and I'll be ready to go. (Exit James). Now for the fun! (Curtain). Act I. Scene II. Scene—A dining room. Time—The next morning. Enter, Nancy, Dorothy and Jack, and sit at the table. Jack—I really wonder where Terence could be. His hat and coat arc in his room and his trunk has not yet arrived. Nancy—Oh! Jack do you think he could be hurt—or, Dorothy—In trouble! Jack—Don’t be alarmed girls. He is no doubt up to some mischief and is exult ing ov reyour anxiety at this very moment. I will call James and see what he kndws. (Pushes bell). (Enter Maid). Tell James I wish to see him. The Maid: Yes sir! Jack—It’s queer where James was last night too. Did you find it hard to procure a cab? Nancy—Oh! No. Wo immediately found one. I suppose James had one of his troublesome headaches. (Enter James). Jack—James! Have you seen Terence since he has been here? James—Only last night, sir, when he called me in the library. Jack—In the library? Tell me about it. James—Oh! I truly hope he isn’t in trouble. You see he told me to bring him up a suit of my clothes and he would tell me of a lark he was going to play on you ladies. When I came up here he explained that he was going to dress in my clothes and drive you home and then as you step out of the cab to—er—embrace you. Just a lark to scare you, he said. Jack—Thank you, James, you may go. See girls, I told you he was just into mischief. I suppose he has gotten in with some old friends and forgotten all about you girls. Nancy—Oh! surely not, at least, in James’ clothes. (Enter Marie). Here comef Marie she may explain. Marie—A special delivery for you, Mr. O’Neal. Jack—Thank you. (Exit Marie). As I live, it’s a note from Terence. Shall I read it? Both women—Certainly! Go ahead! Jack—Alright. He begins: Dear Jack—Am in an awful scrape at the police court. Tried to play a trick on the girls and got the wrong number of our cab. I’ll explain everything later. Bring Thirty-Five and hurry. I have given the name of James Osborne. Girls, is it possible? TERENCE. Nancy—Almost anything is possible if you consider Terence in it. But are you going? Jack—Certainly, I’ll go and he says “Hurry!” (Curtain). RAGE Act I. Scene III. Scene—Dining room. Same as Scene II. All seated at table including Terence. Dorothy—Now Terence, you promised to wait until dinner time to tell the tale, so now tell it—all. Nancy—I expect I had ought to have a more elaborate stage than this dining chair. Oh! I might stand on it. (Winks at Jack). Dorothy—Now Terence, don’t fool us so long, wc are actually waiting in suspenso to hear what you did last night. Terence—No suspense shall be present from now—on. Ahem! To begin with, I only wanted to have some fun. Jack—Just like you, Terence. You never stop to think a moment what the out- come of it all might be. But go on with your story. Terence—I expect I had ought to begin all over. I have forgotten everything I said. Ahem! You see I thought I would drive you girls home and as you stepped from the carriage I would kiss you. A very cunningly planned lark, I thought. So I called James— Jack—(Interrupting). Never mind that. Wc know all until you were left alone with the cab. James told us. Terence—James told you? The dog! He always gives everything away. I was thinking all the time I was in the police court, how terribly worried you and the girls would be and chuckling—Honest!—with glee. Jack—I told you girls, that those were his sentiments, exactly— Terence—(Interrupting). No more interruptions of my tale, please. Ahem! When James thrust the number of my cab in my hands I merely glanced at it and saw a one and a seven. Just then the traffic cop yelled “71.” I whipped up my horse and went into the driveway. Two ladies got in and of course, I thought they were you two girls. As I drove through the streets I cuused the horses to plunge from one side of the street to ancther, thinking this would scare “you girls” immediately. I was so intent in the horses (because I had to be to keep from upsetting the cab), that I came to streets unknown to me here in Washington. However I kept the horses tear- ing on down the street. At last I thought I would stop the horses and give you girls” “The Scare,” and then after it was all over “you” might tell me where wc were. Therefore I stopped the horses and jumped from my seat to open the door. Just as “you” stepped from the cab I caught one of you and kissed you. You can never imagine my surprise when I heard a woman scream “you-------- beast,” and a policeman jerked me from the lady I was holding. But, Oh! the Joy! on seeing who the lady was, she was none other than “Betty”—“the woman for me.’ And I even had the privelege of kissing her, or rather took that privelege. Jack—But where did the cop come from? Terence—He must have rode up behind me on a motorcycle, being attracted by my reckless driving. He told the ladies to be at court this morning and took me on to the court. Then I wrote the note you received and went to sleep. 109 _ MIRAGE I had not a cent of money with me for I forgot to put any in my Hackey clothes when I changed, therefore I had to tell you to bring me my money. In the morning the ladies came and Betty gave her name as Beatrice Amesly. Nancy—Beatrice Amesly! Why Terence, she was my class-mate at college last •year. I know her well. She was at the ball last night and I invited her out here for supper tonight. Just for your benefit. Terence—Oh! Nan you’re a brick. Do you think she’ll recognize me. Dorothy—Certainly not. She didn’t pay much attention to you this morning in those clothes, and I doubt if she over recalls it to mind again. Terence—Oh! happy fate! Everything is working my way. Jack—But finish your story. Terence—Oh, I nearly forgot that. They made me pay a fine of thirty dollars— and recorded on their books— “Disorderly Conduct—James Osborne.” THE END. Bridget’s First Day It was the first time Bridget had ever worked which I suppose partly accounts for her ignorance. After she was employed her mistress told her that they would generally have breakfast about eight o’clock, to which she replied, “Well, mum, if I ain’t down to it, dont’ wait.” When her mistress explained to her that she must get the breakfast she began at once. “The first thing,” said Mrs. -----, “you must fill this pepper box.” After wait- ing for it several minutes, she exclaimed, “Bridget! how much longer are you going to be filling that pepper box?” “Shure, ma’am, and it’s meself can’t say how long it’ll be takin’ me to get all this stuff in the thing thro’ the little holes in the box.” Her mistress began to have a vague suspicion that she was not right as she showed her how it must be done. “There is either something wrong with her or she is ill,” was the mental comment of Mrs. -----. Oi dont’ feel well at all, at all,” exclaimed Bridget. “Shure, Oi didn’t slape twinty-four hours the whole night.” After breakfast she was sent to do the morning’s shopping. She returned with all but the pig’s feet. Her mistress, thinking that she must have forgotten them, asked, “Bridget, did I not tell you that while you were shopping to call at the butch- er’s and see if he had pig’s feet?” “Faith, mum,” replied Bridget, “his trousers were that long I couldn’t see whether he had pig’s feet or what kind he had. The morning wore on tolerably well and it was not until noon that the mistress had occasion to lose her patience again. She noticed the pretty design on the pies and asked Bridget where she got it. And imagine her astonishment when Bridget replied. “Indadc, I done it wid your teeth, ma’am, that was in a tumbler.” As the afternoon passed a visitor came. She asked if Mrs.--------was in to which Bridget replied that she was not. “You arc sure your mistress is out, arc you?” asked the visitor. “Well, just to make shure, I'll go back and ask her if that’s what she said.” She went at once to her mistress and asked her again if she were in. Mrs. ----looked up at her in surprise and said, “I have told you, Bridget, that you are to say that I am out this afternoon.” After the lady had left, she returned to her mistress who asked, “Did you tell the lady I was out?” “Yes, mum.” “Did she seem to have any doubts about it?” “No, mum,” replied Bridget, “She said she knowed you wasn't.” About four o’clock in the afternoon Willie entered crying. His mother asked Bridget what he was crying for, to which she replied that he had wanted to go across to Tommy Brown’s. “Well, why didn't you let him go?” “They were having charades, ma’am, she said, an’ I wasn’t shure he’d had ’em yet” That night before retiring Mrs. Lang looked over things in the kitchen to see that all war the way she wished it to be. Startled by a loud crash she rushed into the room and found Bridget sitting among a heap of broken china. On inquiry Bridget said, “Shure ma’am in attempting to get some of the china to take home ma’am, I fell and broke the china to pieces, and that’s all ma’am. And she was discharged. no ________ MIRAGE______ All’s Well That Ends Well Weil, well, Dorothy, what's happened asked Betty one bright, sunshiny April day ns Dorothy rushed in the room, slammed the door and threw herself into a chair. Oh, what do you suppose, answered Dorothy. You might know. Dick's going to enlist in the aviation, and he won’t wait 'till commencement. I wouldn’t care if he would wait until after commencement, but there's no use talking to him, he is determined to go now. Well, I asked you what happened, mildly inqured Betty. If you must know, we can't agree so we just disagree that’s all. And try as she would, Betty could get no more information from Dorothy, as to what had happened. The facts of the case are, however, that Dorothy and Dick had been out walking and when Dick had approached the subject of his enlisting with a “bunch of other men from North Western, Dorothy had at first been silent. Then when he had said he was going right away, Dorothy had been strenuously opposed and as a result they had separated at the door of the girl’s “Dorm,” and Dick had gone immediately to the recruiting office and enlisted in the Aviation Corps. It is needless to say that he passed the examinations. So in two wckes he was sent with nineteen other appli- cants from North Western to Camp Disc. Meanwhile Dorothy had absolutely refused to talk to him and the day he left for camp Dorothy found it necessary to go home. For three months Dick was at Camp Dix, where he studied for four weeks the principles of flying, and then at the end of that time he was taken on his first flight by the instructor, and the next time he was told to try it himself. Flying was perfectly thrilling for Dick and he took to it like a duck does to water, and at the end of three months he was commissioned a second lieutenant and given a ten days’ leave. He left on the midnight “flyer” and arrived in Evanston, the next evening. It was commecement week and Dorothy was rushing madly about, packing and getting ready to leave for home. By much hurrying she managed to leave town the next morning after Dick’s arrival, without seeing him. Dick managed to “put in” his ten days somehow, but I assure you, without Dorothy his vacation was not what he planned it to be. When his leave was up he returned to Camp Dix and there he was attached to the 33th Aero Squadron. The 35th Aero Squadron was sent to Newport News and there early one morning in August they silently slid out of the harbor. They landed in England and were sent immediately to France, where they were quartered be- hind the front lines in the Verdun sector. One evening while the squadron was at mess, Dick’s commanding officer received a message from a neighboring squadron asking for one of their planes to assist in patrolling that sector. At once the whole squadron volunteered, but Dick and Captain O’Lecn were selected to go. While the mechanics were rolling out the plane and giving it a final examination, Dick and the Captain were hastily getting into their leather coats and helmets. The whole squadron “turned out” to see them off, for this was the first time any men of this unit had been in action. The two climbed in the plane, adjusted them- selves in their scats, the propellers were given a turn and amid the cheers of the men, the plane rose gracefully off the ground and sailed through th air like a bird. After flying for awhile they caught up with the rest of the rest of the patrol and flew off in the direction of Hunland. Dick though that patrolling was tame busi- ness and was just wishing for some excitement when he saw seven German Alabatross planes flying southeast of them, but coming in their direction. Dick looked around for tho rest of his patrol and to his amazement he found that the patrol was nowhere sight. Evidently when he had dashed through a cloud a few miles back he had gotten lost from his patrol. He knew it would be useless for him to try to talk to Captain O’Lecn, because he could not be heard above the roar of the motor. He wouldn't even consider turning back. So he decided to dash into the Hun machines and trust to Providence that the Captain would use the machine guns to good advantage. Accordingly he dashed right into the Hun’s formation. His bravery and bold- ness so surprised the Huns that before they could surround him, Dick had maneuvered and gotten one of the Alabatross’ off by itself, and what can a Hun flyer do when he has been separated from the rest of the squadron. While this was taking place you may be sure that Captain O’Leen was not sitting idle—far from it. He had pumped one of the guns until it was red-hot, and then turned to use the other, but while he turned the other six planes were surrounding them, and he glanced up and saw an Alabatross sitting directly over their tail. He aimed carefully and then fired, just as coolly as though he were practicing. The first shot entered the engine and the Alabatross turned completely over in the air and started falling. Neither Dick nor the Captain watched it fall, for they were too engrossed in “getting” more Hun planes. They were so greatly out-numbered that they thought they would surely have to fly back over the “Archies,” and try to get to their own lines. Just then they saw three planes coming towards them and recognized them as the rest of their patrol. You can imagine that Dick and the Captain were somewhat relieved. In fact Dick was so glad to see they were Allied planes that he thought he would put on a performance of his own, and slid into the Immelmann turn. The Heinics took one look, saw they were enemy machines, turned their machines and streaked back for Hunland and safety. The Allied machines did not follow them for they were already so far over the German lines, that it would be difficult for them to avoid the Archies on their way back, and since one of Dick's propellers was badly damaged already they too flew for home. Captain O’Leen and Dick were so anxious to return to their own squad- ron that when the patrol alighted at their hangars, Dick merely waved his hand and flew right on home. When they reached their landing field, they saw their mechanics and the whole squadron were out ready to welcome them. Dick fell into the “Spiral,” starightened out and landed. When they landed they found the news of their combat had gotten their ahead of them, and they had three Ilun machines to their credit. That night Dick was given a 10 days’ leave and told that he was to be “decorated.” Dick left for Paris the next morning after being decorated by a French general with the Croix de Guerre. One night while on his leave he went to a “Y” hut where there was an enter- tainment. The entertainer that evening was the justly famous musician, Miss. ill M I R A G E Dorothy Dcbendarfcr. Of course Dick did not know that, for he never dreamed of Dorothy ever being in France. Possibly then you can imagine his surprise when Dorothy came out on the stage. Now, when Dorothy received a note from Lieutenant Richard Floyd, cited for bravery anrt decorated with the Croix de Guerre, asking if he could sec her after the entertainment. Why, of course, she couldn’t refuse u hero in khaki like that. So just as scon as she had finished her last number and after much applause, had gone out on the platform and made a little speech for the men, which perfectly delighted them, just to hear an American girl talk, she hurried to her dressing room. Just as she stepped out of the hut to get into the “Y” cor and be whirled back to her hotel, she came face to face with a broad-shouldered, handsome young Lieuten- ant. “Dick,” she gasped, and now I shall take leave of the happy pair and leav| you, dear reader, to conjecture in your own mind how Dick and Dorothy spent the remainder of Dick’s ten days’ leave. ANONYMOUS. Oversea s Nogent Lc Rothon, March 1, 1919. Dear Miss Aten:— Am going to try to describe our part in the Battle of the Argonne Forest or the Meuse-Argonnc offensive. I will start from the time we left the Lorraine front and tell it in the form of a story. On the Lorraine front in the part of the trenches known as the “Baccarat” sector, Co. H, 148th Inf. was stationed along the front from Herbcrviller to P. P. 5. At Com- pany Headquarters, Joe Stolty., top sergeant, Pat Reagan, gas non-com sat discussing the expected Battalion relief which was to come up that night and relieved us after forty-two days. Overhead we could hear the occasional whine of a G-l can or a German “77.” At six o’clock I sent in my wind report and settled down in the dugout ’till the relief arrived. At ten o'clock the relief came but not Americans. A French company came m and we took the trench to the rear and moved out. Steady licking brought us to the village. We were supposed to rest in, but we moved right on and at seven the next morning we arrived at Moven about thirty Kilometers from the front. Here wc slept most of the day and at seven, were on the road again, arriving at Gerhevillcr at three in the morning. There we boarded a train without the slight- est idea of where we were going. The cars were of th 40 hommes and 8 chevaux variety. Arriving at Pagcy-Sur-Menze that evening, wc detrained and marched to Colombo� about 1 Kilometers from Bar-Lc-Duc. A day and a night was spent in rest- ing and the next day at noon we hoarded the “Hong Kong Express,” or a Chinese truck train. At midnight we could hear the guns booming and shortly afterwards we got off the truck and moved into a big woods. Our rations consisted of a can of corned beef and two boxes of hard tack for three days. On account of aeroplane obser- vations we could not leave the woods in the day time. The second night we moved up to the trenches. At night the roads were filled with motor trucks of ammunition, big guns, little guns and of all sizes and description. The support trenches were in a dense woods about a half Kilometer from the front line. Here under cover we were lblc to cook and wc surely made up for lost time. Then came the word, over the top at 5:30 in the morning. Reserved rations were issued, blankets, overcoats and rain coats were piled up, so those of us who returned could get them. At eight o’clock wc assembled and the platoon leaders were given their final instructions by Captain Letters Kance and I was assigned to laision work with Company Headquarters. At 9:30 the French 75s began a desultury bombardment of the enemy line. At midnight the greatest bombardment of the war started. Prior to this time the German bombard- ment at Chateau-Thierry was the largest. A thousand cannons of all calibres lit the heavens like day and the noise was deafening. During this time we moved just to the edge of the woods and waited for the Zero hour. All this time the bombardment continued and it was necessary to shout if one wanted to say something. At five o'clock the captain had the final conference and the platoons were lined up and nearly everyone was smoking. Then the signals and flares went up and the shells began to fall on the German front line. At five-twenty they moved toward the range and formed the barrage just in front of us and it moved forward four hundred meters. A shrill whistle and we were over the top and in No Man’s Land. Three hundred yards and we were cutting the barbed wires in front of the German trenches. Then the barrage moved over the trench and we received the Boche as they came out of the dugouts. After that events came thick and fast and you know the rest. Northwest of Verdun the first American Army attacked the enemy on a front of twenty miles and penetrated his lines to a depth of seven miles. In the next five days of fighting my canteen was pierced in four places by machine gun bullets but I was not touched. Two hundred and ten men went over, one hundred and twenty- nine came hack. We were relieved by the 32nd Div. and went to St. Mihicl. Sgt. Stoltz was later killed in Belgium. Going to Belgium we had the good fortune to cross the oid battle ground of Ypres where the English and Germans had see-sawed over a space of 42 Kilometers for four years. I don’t believe that one brick is in its original place. It is simply a dead waste forty-two Kilometers wide and a hundred and fifty long. After the Armistice was signed I had the opportunity to go to Brus- sels with the escort of King Albert. Then the inflenza took me to the hospital and I became a casuai. Have visited Bonlongue, Amies, Arrar, Paris, Lc Mans, Angers, St. Nezairc, and a page full of smaller towns. Am now a clerk in the office of the A. P. M. at Nogent Le Rothon. Expect to return to the states in July. Hoping this finds everything, well with you, I remain Your friend, ns PAUL REAGAN. M IRAGE Corporal P. W. Reason, 285th Co. M. P. C. A. P. O. 762. A. E. C., A. E. F. Mare Hospital Center, February 18, 1919. Dear Miss Aten:— Received your Rood letter of November twenty-seventh to-day and was certainly glad to hear from you. Have been in this Camp since January twenty-second and it is a large place. We have finished our work here and are to return to the Company. Four of the boys huve received their seven-day leave which is supposed to be given every four months and they leave here to-night at ten o’clock and are going to visit Paris and Nice. Will be in France nine months the twenty-third of this month and haven’t re- ceived my leave so far, but when I get it, 1 expect to visit the same places as my comrades. Am sending you another card of the ruins which I told you about in the last letter and it is a better view. Am sending a picture which we boys had taken the other Sunday afternoon and we are on the back of a good old U. S. A. locomotive. Have been to several good musical entertainments at the Red Cross Recreation Hut and they arc all given by American soldiers. The instruments used were the piano, violin, mandoline, ’cello and harp, and the boys were all wonderful players. We had from three to four inches of snow on the ground a little over a week ago and we surely enjoyed it while it lasted, for we have rain most of the time and one has to wear boots practically all the time. We have found barracks here and we have it fixed as comfortable as we would have it at home. We have wooden floors, glass windows, electric lights, iron cots, and we have a stove in each room. We are getting fine things to eat here and we do not need mess kits as we have plates and we arc not crowded at the tables as they only are large enough for four or five boys. We have colored soldiers to wait on the tables and you surely get all you can eat and the cooks are colored boys from the South and they certainly can make good desserts, corn bread, pancakes, etc. Would like to be back in Lancaster by June to sec my sister graduate, but I can't tell when we will leave here for there is plenty of work for the Engineers. Mother sent me the final “Mirage” of the class of '18 and it made me feel good when I received it and saw my old school mates, the faculty, the school, the picture of dear old Jimmy and had read it from beginning to end. Will close hoping to see my Lancaster friends soon. Very sincerely, ALFRED D. WEN ZELL. Co. A, 33rd Engineers, Amer. Exp. Forces. Greater Love It was dusk in a small French village. The little nurse in her snow-white garb moved slowly as she worked. In the next room she could hear the low word.s of the other nurses. She could not hear the old Doctor’s voice for he had bent every faculty on the man before him. All day there hud been men on that table, some groaning, some as silent as death. Since ten o’clock that morning the Red Cross wagons had been bringing them in, and the number was more than the hastily constructed hos- pital could accommodate. Three white tents stood nearby, and from two came the groans of the unfortunate who hud just come out from the merciful oblivion of ether. From the third came no sound. The little nurse shivered as she passed on her way to the supply tent. She did not pause for there was too much work to be done, but she looked past the white tent of death to the fading sunset in the West, and breathed a prayer that the one she loved was not in that tent.—not yet at least. He had looked so young and strong that morning, so handsome even in his mud-stained khaki, but others just as young and strong had been carried into that silent place to-day. She hurried forward as the Red Cross wagons came slowly by with their awful burdens. Each time they came a terrible pain tore at her heart. She watched with wide brown eyes as the limp bodies were carried in, a little shudder of relief passing oer her slight form as each one proved a stranger. But wait! Who was that? For an instant everything went black before her and she caught at the wheel of the wagon. It had come—this thing she had felt was coming since that first call for troops had gone out over the nation. Numb with grief, she crept into the operating room. There he lay among the other silent ones. The nurses and the old doctor busy at work did not see her as she slipped to the floor beside him. She did not touch him, he was not hers even in death. There was another woman back in America. The strained lcok in her eyes- softened as she watched him. Her mind went back to the days when there was no war, when happi- ness and health and ambition had been their share of life. They had been in school together, boy and girl lovers, and on the night of their graduation, he had asked her to wait for him, and she had waited. Four years of college were ahead of him. She went to normal school for two years and then began to teach. But when she went out to earn her way alone, he could no longer endure his college work. She pleaded with him, but it was no use, he could wait no longer, but must get to work so they could be married. Three more 1J 3 M I R years passed by. She was busy with her teaching and the strain of the long hours indoors began to show on her as her freshness faded. He soon found the openings for a man without a college education by no means numerous and he finally had to take a clerical position in San Francisco. This was not as they had planned, he was to have been a civil engineer and they would have a little home together. How different the reality! She proved a success at teaching, an! the fourth year a fine pssi'.ion was offered her in a distant city. She went, although it was hard, and both resolved to save so carefully that they might have enough to start their home the next year. But before her term of school had closed, a telegram called her to an eastern city where her only sister lay at death’s door. She we nt without having a chance to see him and months passed before she had any time to write, so great was the care of her ill sister. And just when her sister’s recovery was a certainty her own health broke and for weeks she was in a hospital recovering from an operation that had been necessary. The boy, missirtg the cheerfulness of her long, encouraging letters, like all men, found other company. A young widow who knew the weakness of man, and whose sense of honor was not above taking what was another woman’s. The boy meant no harm. It as not until winter was well on its way that he awoke to the fact that he was in lcve with this woman. He had not thought such a thing could be possible a-. '! for a long time he struggled against this new influence, but to no avail. His pledge, his sense of honor, the memories of those happy days they spent together bound him to his first love, but she was two thousand miles away He wrote her a letter, blam- ing himself for everything, but telling her nothing except that all was over between them and that she must forget him. The girl still sick in mind and body, and hurt by the blow, at first merely wep , but later worked out a solution to the mystery. She remembered that months befo C he had written that some of his savings had been lost in an unfortunate investment. Perhaps this had happened again, and he was so discouraged that he had despii e 1 of ever providing for her as he had planned, and so had given up rather than let her feel the pinch of poverty. He had so often expressed a regret that she must give up a large salary to marry him. She would go to him and show him that such things would never stand in her way and that she still loved him. With this in mind she grew rapidly better. The trees were budding and spring was in the air when r.ho went. Her heart sang with joy as she crossed the bay to San Francisco. That night she wrote him a note—rather cold and stiff—just telling where she was. She did not want to seem bold for he had never liked forwardness in women. The next evening he came. The little nurse moaned aloud as she thought of the agony of Ft n:g t. He • still sick nerves gave way under the strain. He had married the widow on N w Year’s Day. The boy who had never before watched a heart break, was first bewil- dered, then frightened, then repentant. As he saw her white face, three crept over him a fear of this thing he had done. A love like this was not one to trifle with, he had not dreamed she loved him so, for she had always been so shy about her affection I! AGE toward him. For the first time he saw himself as a definite part of the world respon- sible for the life of this girl. The little nurse moaned again as she remembered how she had sent him away and then walked the floor 'till morning in an attempt to recover her self-control. The boy had gone home, repentant and guilty, wondering if then ew love could equal the old. Just three days later came the call to arms. Driven as much by an uneasy conscience as by his patriotism, the boy joined the colors. Knowing him so well, she had expected this, and so offered her services at the Red Cross training camp, and in a few months was sent out as a helper. She had lived in continual fear that he would be sent to the front. This terror and the diligence with which she worked in a vain effort to forget had made her little face thin and white. The youngest nurse had named her the Little White Ghost,” and by this name she was known. The day she heard his company had been ordered to the firing line she fainted. The Ghost is not strong enough for this. She must go home,” said the old doctor. But the next day there was another big battle and no one remembered the Ghost. She had seen the boy on the day his company came, but he did not know that she was near. To-day’s battle had been his first and probably his last? Oh, that could not be! She slipped her fingers under the khaki blouse against his heart, it was still beating. Here, this man next!” came the clear-cut voice of the nurse. She stepped aside half-dazed as they lifted him to the table. Her eyes followed every movement of the old doctor as his merciful hands cut, sewed and bound the torn flesh. Suddenly she stepped forward. What was this she had heard? “Too weak, great loss of blood. If it were only at home,” the old doctor was saying, “I could let in a little blood from some healthy person, and his recovery would be sure. But here”—and the weary doctor sighed. “But you are going to do it here.” Her calm voice claimed his attention. I can’t. It is a very delicate operation at best, and then I have no blood supply.” “1 will do that part, she answered. The tired old doctor turned away, but said gently, “No, my dear, do not let your love for your country blind your common sense.” Then she told him. Just a few words, but he could see in her face what this man meant to her. She forgot the other woman, he was her lover again, as he had been for so many years, and the old doctor bent his white head and said, “I will try.” It was midnight in the French village. The silver stars peered down on the tents of the Stars and Stripes. The little white ghost opened her eyes and whispered, Will he live?” “Yes, dear; you have saved him,” said the youngest nurse. “Now go to sleep.” “To sleep! Oh, yes!” It was in the little French illage. In the distance the battle had begun anew. The old doctor pushed back the soft hair from the contented face of the little white ghost. “Greater love hath no man”—he murmured. There was no answer save the sobs of the voungest nurse. MARY M. HOFFMAN. u 115 M I R Junior Spread The Football Boys of L. H. S. were entertained by the Class of 1920, on Wed- nesday evening, April 16th, at Lancaster High. They assembled in the Auditorium, where the evening’s entertainment was open- ed by a “play,” which was written and coached by Miss Jeanette Stephens, a member of the above cluss. This was carried out in a pleasing manner by members of hte class, and was enjoyed by the “audience.” Following the play were quartets, hula hulas, by which the “audience” were made to “giggle.” These were followed by an address by Miss Ix os, supervisor of the Junior Class. After this entertaining program, they adjourned to the Gym. where a “Grand March” took place. When this ended, they all felt as tho’ they could stand some of those delightful things, called “eats.” The room where they partook of such, was beautifully decorated in spring colors. They had plenty of eats” and they were “some eats.” After all were sufficiently supplied, they had another session of music and sing- ing, and then departed, all hoping that in the near future, they might have another such joyful event. A Surprise Honoring the birthday of Miss Aunita Moore, her friends arranged a pleasant surprise at the home of Miss Helen Ritchey, on Wheeling Street, on the evening of May 1st. The evening was spent in games and music; and a wonderful bouquet of choice flowers were presented to Miss Moore by Mr. Hodgson, with tho best wishes of the “bunch.” In the “wee sma ours o the morn,” a delightful two-course luncheon was served the following: Misses Aunita Moore, Olive Young, Helen Ritchey, Vcrda 1 A G E ( Martin, Mary Dickson, Ruth Kaumcycr, Florence Acton. Messrs. Gardner Hodgson, Russell Stuckey, Robert Miller, Dana Chapman, Ralph North, Herbert Kaumeyer, Lenox Nye. Senior Play Cast Entertained The play cast of the Senior play, namely, ‘ Much Ado About Betty, wero enter- tained by Vcrda Martin at her home west of Lancaster on March 13th. The evening was spent in games, music and dancing. And one game was quite popular. If you don’t believe it, ask “eleven and two.” At an appropriate time, a lovely two-course luncheon was served the following: Bea Ix wry, Aunita Moore, Nellie Shacffer, Verda Martin, Olive Young, Miss Winterhalter, George Wolfe, Russell Stuckey, Everitt Fisher, Jewell Pickering, Dana Chapman, Ralph Hansborgor, Hubert Older, Hunter Pickering, Wren Reese, Forest Martin. Birthday Surprise Party One of the most pleasant events of the season occurred Monday evening, May 12th, when about fifty Lady Maccabees went with well-filled baskets to the home of Miss Madalinc Goodyear on East Sixth Avenue to remind her of her 18th birthday anniversary. The surprise was a complete one and the evening was passed in music, social conversation and dancing. In a very interesting “donkey contest, the first prize was awarded Mrs. Della McCarron of Brooklyn, N. Y., who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Noilie Young, and the consolation prize was awarded Miss Mildred An- derson. In a cutting contest, Mrs. Mayme Anderson received the trophy, which was a large bag of pop corn, in which all the guests shared. The honored guests received many beautiful presents and a delicious luncheon was served those present. After a pleasant evening the guests departed wishing Miss Madaline many more happy birth- days. 16 MIRAGE 117 MIRAGE Senior Class Horoscope Name. As We Know Them Favorite Expressions Ambition Edna Alspach “Ede 0, Gee” To be a nightingale Helen Ballinger ‘•Tom” “Dumb Ass To perfect my southern brogue Margaret Ballmer Maggy” “0 land no” To be a farmerette Ina Beal Allie” “0 Gosh” To be a collogc “Prof.” Edna Borchers ••Farmer” “0 say To be loved Katherine Borchers “Kate “Nothing except a giggle” To be a suffer-get Kathleen Cannon “Cat” “I’ll think about it” To do 2 things at once Ohla Cave “Oh La” “Isn’t it just awful” To be an English “lady Dana Chapman “Chapic” “Deep stuff” Ability to hold two girls at once Guy Cullumber Hi” “0! Liz To get even with White Mary Dickson “Dick” “My Goodness” To grow thin Christina Dittmar “Tiny “Good Gracious” To get fat Everette Fisher “Fishy” “Oh go on” To become a preacher Magdalena Goodyear “Micky” Well now To get a man Hazel Grimm “Cindy” Well, let’s sec” To be a 2nd Reasoner Lucy Grimm Grimy” “Say then” Invent a way to get my books to school Ralph Hansberger “Hansie” “Whee, do you get that stuff” To get over my sissy ways Kathleen Henry Peggy” “That's just like her” To graduate Thelma Hilyard Hil” “Well good nite” To bent someone’s time Gardner Hodgson “Gobbo” “Same as Stuk’s” To be a Hula dancer Martha Hoffman “Marty” “Miss Reasoner says so” To get something with- out working Mary Hoffman Huffy” “It that right” To chaperon my sister Constance Hummel “Cotty” Just like that” To make myself known Catherine Keller “Keller” “Aw shoot To vamp the men Beatrice Lowery “Bea” “Oh! you mean thing” To receive 85 3- Vida Markwood “Woody” “I’ll say” To be a kid teacher Mabel Martin “Mab” “Good” To drive a horse Verda Martin “Birdie” “Darn the luck” To drive a machine to Logan Helen McLain “Mac” “Get out” To beat nature Ruth McLain “Ruffus” “No, by gosh” To learn the game of croquet Robert Miller “Bob” “By gosh” To be Mayor Aunita Moore “Nit ” By heck” 'To be surprised? Esther Morris Esser” “No sir” 1o be a soap-box speaker Ralph North Chunky” “0 Mary” To get out of the Pen (school) 118 ______MIRAGE_______ Senior Class Horoscope Hubert Older “Hubard” “I'm from Witchata” To sleep 20 hours of the day Harriet Pairan “Pats Is my powder on straight” To show my dimples Marguerite Peters “Pete “Don’t fool yourself” To drive a Reo Mildred Pickering “Pick” “Gimmie To follow Kate Borchers Hunter Pickering “Hunt” “Slide with that stuff To get a knowledge bump Lillian Potts “Lillie” “Get rite out of here To be as short as Hulda Ruth Redmon “Scrap” “How do you get that way To have my way Helen Ritchey “Dude” “Oh now” Hypnotizing men Florence Roby “Flo “You know” To be a toe dancer Dwight Roller “Doc” Yes your right” To trust ’em rough Lottie Rudisill “Rudie” “0 kids, I feel awful” To wear loud waists Nellie ShaefTor “Nell” “0, dear” Hunter Martin Shonting “Mart” “I know” To take Sousa’s band Lula Mae Sites “Lu” I should say so” lo learn not to blush William Solt “I’ck” Horn” To act crazy Lucille Stover “Snookums” “0, yes” To raise chickens Russell Stuckey “Stak” “Censored” To beat the time 1 minute Edith Thompson “Tommy” Is that right To be a good stenographer Robt. Throckmorton “Pruf ’ “Take that” To be a coon, an artificial Hulda Thrush “Thrushy” “I don’t care” one To grow Mary E. Todhuntcr “Mary Liz” “0 my, guy” To be a farmerette Helen Troxel “Trox” “Is that so” To become a school ma'am Harold Tipton “Tipy” “0 go to stay put” To murder anyone that Gladys VanGundy “G. V. D.” “You’re off completely looks crazy To go to spreads Frankie Voightritter “Frank” “Gee whiz To own a department Margaret Walters Peg” “0 shut up” store To get a date Lovctta Wendell “Shorty Now you just quit” To give ’em I don’t care Sara Wenzcll “Sara” 0, girls, isn’t it just too bad” To make my voice real Norman White “English “Slide with that slime” dainty Ask Ohla George Wolfe “Shot” “Go on, boy” To settle down Olive Young “Peaches” “I got the giggles” Stuckey Edwin Wilson “Spot” “Censored and also muffled” To get a job m MIRAGE Jokes Freshie—“Don’t Helen McLain look like Helen Brown?” Ick Solt—“Yes but she looks worse in white.” Miss Reasoner— Reviver when spelled backwards spells the same thing. Russell give me another example.” Stuckey (half asleep)—“Tut-Tut.” Things that seldom happen: Miss Garrison out of humor. Helen McLain with her powder on straight. Hunter Pickering satisfied. The freshies not acting green. Everitt Fisher in love. Ralph Hansberger not making a break. We notice that Norman White is the best “Cave” man in school. For Men Only. (Read backwards). It read would you knew we, girls right all that’s Miss Aten—“Constance, what becomes of the insects in the winter months?' Cotty—-Very determined, “Search Me.” Russell Stuckey should be given first prize in W. S. S. contest for selling $1 worth of stamps to Mary Shinn. Miss Aten—“Is this correct, I saw a school of fish?” P. Huddle—“No, I saw a fish in school. This is rather personal, I wonder who is reffered to. Lost, Strayed or Stolen: My little boy. respons to the name of Fernand. Finder return and receive huge reward. MRS. A. BRASSEUR. Mac. in Gen. S.—“What is an oxide.” (ox hide). Shriner—“That is what they take off of an old male cow.” Miss Loss—“Opal, what is a metaphor?” (medow for). O. Pool—“That is what they feed sheep in.” An answer Miss Aten received in Biology: “A snail is only good for the Human Consumption.” N. White—“How much does a fool weigh? O. Cave—“I don't know, get on the scales and find out.” Miss Aten—“Gardner did you look in your appendix for that subject on table II?” Gobbo H.—“No mam, I haven’t any.” Miss Garrison—“I am looking for a man who speaks Spanish.” “SENIOR BUZZ WAGON.” Motor......................................... “Rus” Stuckey. Throttle....................................................Dana Chapman. The “Crank”................................... Hunter Pickering. Cut Out...........................................Prof. Flood. Horn.....................................................“Eddie” Wilson. Radiator................................................. Gobbo” Hodgson. Spark Plug...................................“Cotty” Hummel. Steering Wheel...............................“English White. “Trailer”...................................Ralph Hansberger. THEIR FAVORITE SONGS. “Smiles”................................................“Bea” Lowery. “Mary”........................................... ......“Chunky” North. “Im Always Chasing Rainbows”....................(Pupils)—Prof. Schuster. “O! Helen ..............................................“Jack” Nolder. “I’m Glad i Can Make You Cry”........................Miss Reasoner. “Give Me the Right to Love You”..............................Mae Conrad. My Sunshine Jane”...................................“Gobbo” Hodgson. “0! Ohla”...............................................“English” White. “I Got the Gimmies”.....................................“Cotty” Hummcll. “A Good Girl Is Hard to Find”...........................Porter Rudisell. I Hat to Lose Them”.....................................“Fat” Brasseur. Grace Herman—“Did you know that Kate has hung pistols, and sowda rifles all around her room?” Dot Mattox—“Well, I’m not a bit surprised, she is so used to having arms around her.” In a dark Auditorium— Verne S.—“Has anyone a match?” Somewhere in tl e darkness— Mrs. Hickson— Yes, I have, but I can't find him.” 120 MIRA GE Eleanor Thompson, reciting in Biology-—“The one way to get rid of the M. L. S. Kissing Hurt is, to first take a thorough cleansing and second, etc.” GEOMETRY. S. —, well. REASONS 1. By General Sherman. 2. By students of L. H. S. 3. Things equal to the same things are equal to each other. Q. E. D. He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not is a Freshie. He who knows not, and knows he knows not is a Sophomore. He who knows and knows not that he knows is a Junior. He who knows and knows he knows is a Senior. Mr. Flood.—“Anybody ever hear a smoke stack puff? Peg Henry.—“O! Yes sir, I have. Mr. Flood.— Then you’ve been hearing things. Mr. Shuster should have a Victrola with a record entitled, “Up to the Room Boys,” because it would save him an awful lot of steam. Miss Garrison.--“What is the meaning of these word, ‘Esta libu’?” C. Keller.— Are you engaged?” Class.—“Haw, Haw, Haw.” Arthur W.— Here is a word I can’t pronounce. B-a-c-t-u-r-a-n-a.” Mr. Dinkle.—“Well—er-er-allright, we know you mean.” Miss Garrison.—“Name three strong nouns. Verne.' V. Silbaugh.—“Onions, garlic, and limberger.” Miss Drinkle. —“Who was the last of the Egyptian rulers?” Lucille M.—“Well-er- I don't know. I can’t remember.” Miss Drinkle.—“Well. I see Newell knows; sit down, who was it Newell? Newell M.—“Clcopatria.” Lucille M.—“No wonder he could remember it.” Doctor.—“How’s your breathing Wilfred?” Windy Himes (recovering from “flu”).—“O! boyish.” Doctor.— How’s that?” Windy H.—“It comes in short pants.” A FEW OF THE IMPORTANT CLUBS OF L. H. S. AND THEIR OFFICERS. “TAKE IT EASY CLUB.” President ....................................................Evcritt Fisher Vice-President ................................................Hubert Older See r t? 1a i v Treasurer Motto—“Rest Cureth Every Ailment. “PRIMPERS’ CLUB. Secretary . Lovctta Wcndel Motto— Be of Interest to Yourself.” “FUSSERS’ CLUB.” President Secretary “Motto—“To Be or Not to Be, That’s the Question.” “CRABBERS’ CLUB.” Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Motto—“A Crab Crawls On.” “A G (S) EN (S) ITIVE CASE IN GENDER.” An English gentleman writes a masculine letter of feminine love to u neuter young lady with a feminine pen and feminine ink on masculine sheets of neuter paper, and in- closes it in a masculine envelope with a feminine address to his darling tho neuter, Ohla. He has a masculine head, a feminine hand a neuter heart. Miss Loos.— Ferdinand, give a characteristic of E. A. Poe.” F. Brasseur.—“Hard cider.” “ANSWER THESE YOURSELF. Did anyone Miss A. A. Aten spot?” Did anyone see Jimmie Bloom? Is Norman White? Is Olive Young? Does anyone wish Ani (to) Moore? Did Everitt Fisher? WANTED.—“Some one to make a new invention by which we may take the “Fresh” out of “Freshie.” We don’t dare to kick them anymore. Given—Students of L. H. To Prove—School is H— ARGUMENTS. 1. War is H----. 2. School is war. 3. School is H---. 1S1 English. The inhabitants of Paris are parisites. MIRAGE •‘HIS WEEKLY MISSIVE ’ Dear Old Dad: I’m still alive All I need Is twenty-five. I really hate To bother you If you are short A twenty’ll do. If lacking that Just send me eight Must study now It's geeting late. P. S.— Write to me Often, “by heck,” If what you white Is only a check ZINA LAMB. Your son, Athens, Ohio. “All we need now is the bars. We have to have a permit to sneeze now days.” 1. THINGS THE SOPHS. ALL KNOW. Geometry. I. Parcllei lines are lines that never meet 'till they come together. A circle is a straight line with a hole in the middle. 3. Things that equal to each other are equal to anything else. History. 1. Rome is noted for its cata combs, where skulls of great people are kept. These are very long and dismal. -’. The first occupation of the people of Austria is gathering ostrich feathers. Mary H.—“Miss Garrison this Spanish has absolutely no sense.” Miss Garrison—“Maybe it’s not the Spanish that hasn’t any sense.' Do you know Mr. Everitt Fisher? He’s a brave little Senior boy, He talks and acts and sings, Like a wooden mechanical toy. “Then- is a book called the Mirage, A book all good and well. The staff gets all the barrage, And the editor gets all the H----- Gobbo H.—“When Jackson was elected President of the U. S. his supporters came forth for office.” Prof. McCandlish—“Grace, how does the ocean vary?” C. Herman—“It’s very deep.” R. Clark— If salt makes ice melt on the side walks. What does it do with the ice in that bottle you have?” Mac—“Well, what do you think it would do?” Bob—“Preserve it I suppose.” Ralph S.—“That’s salt, Bob, not sugar. Ferd Brasscur—“Gee, I weigh only 250 lbs. with my overcoat off n’ everything. Joe Altfater—“Don’t you drink water?” Vincent B.—“No, the doctor told me I had an iron constitution so I don’t drink water for fear of rusting it.” “Always laugh when your teacher cracks a joke, it helps class grades.” Miss Amerine—“Paul, what is the difference between the Imperfect and Pluper- fect of the verb possum? McIntyre—“The difference is u (you) in between.” Miss Perfect—“Mabel, you surely have a good name.’ M. Good—“Your’8 is more perfect, tho.” Helen McLain, reciting -1th English—“At the age of 25 Samuel Johnson married a woman—” Paul Abcle giving a composition on a runaway horse—“The horse fell down and a man ran out and jumped on his neck.” 122 MIRAGE Judge—“Five dollars for speeding.” Ed Moody—“Well, here’s a ten spot.” Judge—“What’s the other five for?” Moody—“I want to spots! back.” (And he drives a “Flivver.”) Miss Amerine—“Miesse, what did a Roman sword look like. M. Bumgardner. (absent-mindedly)—“It was seven feet long and double-edged on one side.” K. BorchcFs having her face shot for the Mirage—“How would I look prettiest of all?” Honest photographer—“Standing gracefully behind the scenery.” Mr. Flood—who had been explaining equilibrim with an egg and missing it said— “Well, I wonder where I could have laid that egg.” Mary D.—“I had a dream last night and dreamed I went to heaven.' R. North—“Did you see me there?” Mary D.—“Yes, that’sh ow I knew it was a dream.” Mr. Todhuntcr—“Mary, I have a little message I wish you would give to that young man when he comes tonight. Mary E.—“Yes, father.” Mr. Todhunter—“Tell him your mother and father don’t object to big gas bills, but they do object to him carrying the morning paper with him when he leaves.” Clerk—“This book will do half of your work.” Bill Solt—“Gimme two please.” Customer.—“Is the proprietor in?” G. Hodgson.—“No, he just went out to dinner.” Customer.—“Will he be back after dinner?” Hodgson.—“No, that's what he went out for.” N. White.—“May I come to see you this evening?” Ohla.—“Well, dad turns the lights out promptly at ten.” English W.—“Allright, I’ll be there at ten.” Hostess.—“Where is your wife this evening?” Prof. Whiston (absent mindedly).—“There, I just knew I had forgotten something.” Miss Hershberger, in cooking class.—“Can you get dates this time of the year?” Dot Mattox.—“I don’t seem to be getting any.” Traffic Cop.—“Come on! What’s the matter with you?' Stukey.—“I’m well thanks, but my engine’s dead. Miss Aten, in chemistry.—“If this experiment should fail we will all be blown up, now gather round closely so you will be able to follow me.” Miss Perfect.—“How many persons are represented in the first verse of the Lady of the Lake?” Herb Morris.—“Three—James, Fritz and James.” Miss Garrison, in Spanish.—“What does ‘no se’ mean in English, Carl?' Carl Ochs, (truthfully).—“I don’t know'.” Miss Garrison.—“Correct; sit down.” Miss Hendrickson, in modern hostiry.— What was the ‘Diet of Worms,’ Willis?” Willis Hdye, (probably truthfully).—“We had it for dinner yesterday. It was macaroni and spaghetti.” Miss Perfect.—“Who can give me an example of a concrete noun?” Grace Hermann.—“Cement.” Mr. McCandish, (speaking of specific gravity).—“And what about ice?' George Hermann.—• Ot it’s frozen water.” Miss Perfect.—“What article did you choose from the Literary' Digest to recite on?” Kathryn Nolder.—“Spice of Life.” Mr. McCandish.—“Where is potassium chloride found?” Harold Wilt.—“In the drugstore.” Miss Reasoner.—“Wrhen was the greatest revival of learning?” Chapman.—“Just before the exams. Miss Perfect.—“Didn’t your conscience hurt when you smoked that cigar?” Jack F.—“No—but my head did.” Miss Silbaugh.—“Have you read ‘Macbeth’?” Gibson.—“No.” Miss S.—“Have you read ‘Hamlet’?” Gibson.—“No.” Miss S.—‘Well, what have you read?” Gibson.—“I have red hair.” 123 MIRAGE Senior.—“When I was a boy the doctors told me if I would keep on smoking I would become feeble-minded.” Freshie.—“Well, why didn't you quit?” Miss Drinklc.—“Are you chewing gum?” Goldie H.—M-u-m. Miss D.—“You know what to do with it, don’t you?” Goldie II.—“Swallow it.” Gertrude Beck, telling of the death of a soldier “overthere” said: “He died of pneumonio on the Rhine.” The muse has dedicated this to Martha Hoffman: (Tune to “Long, Long Trail. ) There’s a long, long day a coming, I hope the time will be soon When you and I will walk as one, By Mendelsohn’s tune. HEAP MUCH TRIBE.” Chief “Heap Think —Clements. Braves Little Bear —Hickson. “Much Roar”—Flood. “Long Sleep—Stuckey. “Many Freckles —Chapman. “Big Crab”—Pickering. “Little Beak”—Tipton. “Long Drink”—White. “EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENA. Freshie.—“Balboa discovered the Pacific Ocean climbing to the top of the moun- tain.” Soph.—“I found a dime walking over the Wheeling Sreet. bridge.” Freshie.— Every morning I take a run followed by a shower bath.” The Chapel exercises were very interesting this year; especially so during the last Reason®r- Why Jewell, whats your head for anyway?” nine weeks--the Juniors and Seniors seemed to be the main features on the program. Pickering. To carry my hat on. The minstrel boys always have a good time, but we think that Mr. Brasseur might take better care of his coons for they are wild, especially Hodgson. Miss Perfect.—“Conjugate, 1 pass, Carl.” Welland, just awakening from a deep slumber.—“I make it spades.” McCandlish in G. S.-- Carl, what is a balloon? Greiner.—“A lot of wind with a bagaround it.” The Mirage is just like a hard boiled egg—it can’t be beat. It will make you smile out loud. It beats anything—except a carpet. The best thing out—except an aching tooth. G. Wolfe.—“What are you trying to do? Make a fool of me?1 R. Throckmorton.—“No, I never interfere with nature.” Hickson.—“Is your father very sick?” Ed. Wilson.— No, the doctor just commenced on him this morning.” Herman, translating Spanish.—“The gentleman will drink coffee. Miss Garrison.—“They will after May 24.” Prof. Flood.—“Why is it that water going over falls is purer than other water?” B. Gould.—“Because it falls so hard that it kills all the germs. “Give us material, Something with class, Ae you all know a paper Can’t exist on GAS.” WANTED.—“A boy to deliver eggs seventeen years old.” Chapman.—“That girl winked her eye at me.” Throckmorton.—“What followed ?” Chapman.— I did.” Ed. Wilson.—“That's a peach of a girl over there, I saw her in bathing.' V. Silbaugh.—“That’s nothing, I saw her at the grand ball. “SOME RUNNER.” (Copied from one of the daily paper� .) Coach Flood’s team soon realized that they were up against the “real thing and shortly afterwards scored, when Willis intercepted a pass and ran 40 years for a touch down. 124 MIRAGE The Juniors are so delicate. They once informed the Seniors that if they did not stop teasing them they wouldn’t play anymore. II. Pickering.— My Queen may I kiss the royal hand? N. Shneffer.—“My faithful subject, what is the matter with the royal lips?' Miss Soutar.— Well Hubert, 1 suppose you will step into your father’s shoes?” H. Older.—“0! I suppose; I’ve been wearing out everything else of his since mother learned to cut them down. Freshie, running into a Senior room.— Will one of you girls come and hold me up till I get a drink?” H. Looker.—“Where is atoms?” V. Silbaugh.—“Atoms? I don’t know, you must mean Athens. H. Looker.—“No, I mean atoms, the place where every thing is blown to.1 Stukey (calling up garage—“Come out here, I’ve turned turtle.” Machinist at garage— What da ya think this is, an aquarium?” Miss Perfect—“What are the principle parts of a sentence?” Bright Fre?hie— Solitary confinement, and bread and water.” A sentence in Latin read—“The general was full of anger.’ Freshie (translating)— The angry general was full.” Mr. Flood—“What was that noise?” Ed Wilson— A piece of tin fell on the floor.” Flood—“Oh! I thought you shook your head.” Prof. Mac—“Does the moon affect the tide?” K. Nolder—“No sir, merely the untied.” Coach Whiston—“Gibson, you are lazy. (Pause). What’s another word for lazy?” McIntyre—“Gibson.” Miss Loos—“Tell of the meeting of Penelope and Odysses, Ferdinand.” F. Brassuer—“Well, it was—er-um—, Oh! well it was lovely allright, and she greeted him as a woman should.” Teacher—“What can you tell us of the Caucasian race?” Student— I wasn’t there; I went to the football game.”—Ex. Song by one coon who lost his head: O! Faith think what you’ doin’ you know ma love for you will drive me to ruin.” Wild-eyed Customer—“I want a quarter’s worth of carbolic acid.” Clerk—“This is a hardware store, but we have—er—a fine line of ropes, revol- vers and razors.” AT LOGAN. An excuse was used by one of the little maps of Africa” that he didn’t get home the next morning because he lost his glove and wanted to find it. It waa found alright, but here at home. Wow! thin stuff! On the way down M. Brasscur and his little coons were heard to sing: “We won’t get home until morning and maybe not at all.” Some didn’t. “LIES WK ARE TIRED OF HEARING.” 1. I can’t wear silk stockings, my feet are so tender you know. 2. We aren’t going to buy an automobile this summer, because we can’t find any to suit us. 3. No, we can’t subscribe to the Liberty Loan as we’ve given so much to the Red Cross this year. 4. Oh my, what an intelligent child, he’s so different from other children. 5. No, I wouldn’t think of wearing a cape, they make everyone look so thin you know, and above all things I wouldn't want to be thin or look so, you know. 6. Oh what a wonderful hat, why I’ve never seen any this season quite so chic, it’s a real Paris model. You must look to the past for instruction and to the future for inspiration. When the little wheels in your head refuse to run just use a few drops of the oil of determination and they will start to run again. Did you ever notice that the city planners and civic upliftere generally live just outside the city they plan and otherwise uplife. Real efficiency promotes humanity. No appetite when we’re ill is just nature coming to our relief. Mankind divides itself into two classes—benefactors and malefactors. The sec- ond is vast, the first a handful. 1. It makes little difference whether you are lousy or lazy. It’s all the same. You got to do a lot of scratching to get rid of either. 2. Can the long face—everybody knows what you look like anyway. 3. Scratching around in the graveyard of youth with a wishing spoon won’t produce anything but the bones of regret. You should have done that long ago. You’re headed the other way now, boy. And if it isn’t a clear sunset ahead for you, we’re sorry. 4. What ales the porter? His little daughter wines all the time and he’s going home to liquor. 125 It was the first trip for some of the boys but by no means the last. MIRAGE Miss Winterhalter speaking to H. Ballinger for chewing gum—“You are a fine 'example to set in front of the freshmen.” Miss Perfect—“Helen give me a sentence with an accidental in it.” H. Deeds—“The suicide was accidental.” (To Clarence Keller). “Now get this fixed in your head and you'll have the whole thing in a nut shell.” Bea Lowery.—“Gee! I got up so late I swallowed a half grape fruit whole.” Prof. Hickson.—“I see they are making shingles out of cement now.” Supt. Clements.—“Then I recall my wish to be a boy again.” “Hey! Where’s my nighty?” “Blankety! Blank! Git off ma foot.” Stuk.—“Promise me, darling, that you will never let any one come between us.” Darling's dad, in the background.—“From what I can see of you 1 don’t know how any one can.” Hotel Proprietor—“What’s all this ringing about in there.” Brasseur—“I dont’ know, this guy in here that slept with me swallowed my collnr button and I’m trying to dig this one out of the well. Brassuer—“Say, Hodgson, handle that grip with care.” Willis sang, “I’m glad I can make you cry” to a swell dame and Hodgson sang, “I’m sorry I made you cry” to the same one. Now the question is, which one was out of his head. The Hocking Valley stock raised when the Minstrel Boys got on the train. Hey Curley, turn out the light.” Willis, sleepily: “Aw! w’hat do you think I am light-headed.” Don’t get the wrong idea ye readers. Wilson.—“Hey Wheaton, get up there and pull down that blind the moon is shin- ing on me.” Brasseur, in class.—“Wish I could find u soft place to stand.” Reasoner.—“Stand on your head.” MIRAGE 12? MIRAGE 1856 Belle Develling ...................... New York, N. Y. Mamie Reese—Mrs. Granger..................Zanesville, 0 1857 Clara Martin—Mrs. J. B. O’Neil-----------Lancaster, O. 1863 Mary Hite............................... Lancaster, O. 1864 Mary Hannilton—Mrs. S. J. Wolfe..........Lancaster, O. Fannie Borland—Mrs. Ncvin Columbus, O. 1865' Julia Beck—Mrs. Fromlct....................Lancaster, O. Anna Reck—Mrs. Griswold Lancaster, O. W. B. Bracken Lancaster, O. William Davidson_________________________ Lancaster, O. 1868 Mary Reinmund—Mrs. Tong.. Lancaster, O. 1869 Ella Hite, City Librarian................Lancaster, O. Margaret Sturgeon—Mrs. C. T. McCoy. . Lancaster, O. Alice Carter ............................Lancaster, O. Etta Kauffman.....—........................Lancaster, O. 1871 J. C. Scott, Dentist...................Lancaster, O. Wm. H. Smith, Clergyman Lancaster, O. Ella Trout...............................Lancaster, O. Ella Bope................................Lancaster, O. Rebecca Hood—Mrs. K. E. Gicsy. Lancaster, O. 1872 J. Frances Trout, Physician................Lancaster, O. Anna Davidson ...........................Lancaster, O. 1873 H. B. Peters, Pres. Fairfield Nat. Bank Lancaster. O. Hattie Billinghurst...................... Lancaster, O. H. C. Wiseman, Hardware Merchant.........Springfield, O. 1874 A. I. Vorys, Attorney.......................Columbus, 0. Ella Carnes.............................. Lancaster, O. Clara Williard ......................... Lancaster, O. Ida Wabb—Mrs. Bellcrman .................Lancaster, 0. 1877 Kate Vorys—Mrs. Drinkle Lancaster, O. Geo. Rising, V. Pres. Fairfield Nat. Bk. Lancaster, O. Fannie Mumaugh.............................Lancaster, O. Sarah Wiseman—Mrs. Whiley Lancaster, O. 1878 Flora Williard..................... Maggie Effinger.................... Fannie Sutphen—Mrs. Chas Leonard. 1879 Lulu Davidson...................... 1881 Courtland Boyd...................... Thomas Steele...................... Cora Outcalt—Mrs. Beates........... 1882 Mike Ellinger, Postoftice........... Alice Chapman....................... Mrs. Chas. Alfred................... Mrs. Martha Peet, Teacher........... Mrs. Slutz......................... 1883 Sue Keeley......................... Fannie Wctzler, newspaper reporter. Mrs. John Mayer..................... Anna Whiley....................-.... 1884 Mrs. Busby.......................... Mrs. Charles Outcalt............... 1885 II. K. Beck, Banker ................ Mrs. Hade Scott.................... Mrs. L. P. Martin .................. Mrs. George Cless.................. 1886 Anna Brasce......................... Mary Sweyer........................ Mrs. John Wolfe..................... Lacey Perfect, Teacher.............. Mrs. Robert Giesy ................. Mrs. Bertram Swinnerton .......... 1892 Boyce Whiley, Agriculturist......... Helen MitholT...................... Mrs. Swartz, Druggist.............. Mrs. Sam Whiley.............. Mrs. Wm. Gravett.................. Ella Patridge, Teacher............. Mrs. Boyce Whiley.................. Mrs. Geo. MithotT.................. Harriet Wilt I2S 1893 ....Lancaster, 0. ....Lancaster, 0. ......Butte, Mont. ....Lancaster, O. ....Lancaster, O- ...Ottawa, Ontario Lancaster, O. ..Lancaster, O. Lancaster, O. ..Lancaster, O. ..Lancaster, O. ...Athens, O. .Lancaster, O. Lancaster, O. Lancaster, O. ...Lancaster, O. ...Lancaster, O. .Lancaster, O. ... Newark, O. ....Lancaster, O. ....Columbus, O. ....Lancaster, O. ....Lancaster, O. ....Lancaster, 0. ....Lancaster, O. ....Lancaster, O. .....Beaver, Pa. Lancaster, O. Lancaster, O. Bremen, O. ..Lancaster, O. Lancaster, O. Lancaster, O. ..Lancaster, O. ..Lancaster, O. ..Lancaster, O. William Repass..............................Columbus, O. Lawrence Thomas............................Lancaster, O. David Sites, Attorney Lancaster, O. Annette Schleckman.........................Lancaster, O- Anna Creed .............................Lancaster, O. Mrs. William Gray........... ...........Lancaster, O. Mrs. W. Joos...............................Lancaster, O. 1896 Mrs. S. McCracken (nee Bessie Whiley) Lancaster, 0. Mrs. Jos. Mattox (nee Fannie Wyman)........Lancaster, 0. 1897 Walter Scott, Dentist.....................Lancaster, O. Susie Carter..............................Lancaster, O. Clark Axline, Physician...................Lancaster, O. Thomas Cox ...............................Lancaster, 0. Harry Gillespie Dupo, 111. Belle Cox—Mrs. Fred Snyder..............Dayton. Ohio Mae Feigley—Mrs. Wm. Meiklc, Jr...........Lancaster, 0. Ida Keller—Mrs. Jas. Ditto...............I,ancaster, O. Mary Shutt—Nurse, Mt. Carmel Hosp......Columbus, O. Fannie Smith—Mrs. Louise Mithoff..........Lancaster, O. Leota Wetzel—Mrs. D. Whitaker . . Lancaster, O. Emma Zimmerman—Mrs. E McManamy Lancaster, O. Ida Schleckman............................Lancaster, O. 1898 Madge McCoy, Teacher.......................Paulding, O. Ben Dolson, Attorney..................... Lancaster, O. Edna Bell—Mrs. Arthur Walters Lancaster, O. Edith Brandt—Mrs. Albert Henry............Lancaster, O. Agnes North, Teacher....... Lancaster, O. Gertrude Middleton, Teacher..............I.ancaster, O. Flora Fossler, Teacher....................Lancaster, O. 1899 William Martin. Attorney... Lancaster, O. Theodore Proxmire, Physician...........Lake Forest, 111. Wayne Spybcy..............................Lancaster, O. Grace Wolfe—Mrs. Wm. Campbell Lancaster, O. Stella Eckman............................. Columbus, O. Julia Ilotfmnn...........................I.ancaster, O. Marian Mithoff ......................Lancaster, O. 1900 Edward Kirn, Attorney Lancaster, O. Herbert Noll..............................Lancaster, O. Mary Showalter—Mrs. Chas. Mondhank... Lancaster, 0 1901 Bert Stretton, gas oil well cont....Parkersburg, W. Va. Ethel McCutcheon, Teacher.................Lancaster, 0. Iva Wells, Teacher........................Lancaster, O. Marie Zink.................................Columbus, O. 1902 Herbert Pearce............................Lancaster, 0. Louise Groff—Mrs. Paul Durant.............Lancaster, O. Helen Radebaugh...........................Lancaster, O. Clyde Cole, Insurance Agent...............Lancaster, 0. Earl Hyde, Sc. Prof., Western Res........Cleveland, O. Phil Peters, Cashier, Fairfield Nat. Bk.Lancaster, O. 1903 Gertrudde Beck—Mrs. Harry DeLancy.......Lancaster, 0. Mary Geiser, Stenographer...............Lancaster, O. Lulu Gillespie, Gillespie’s Book Store..Lancaster, O. Edna McCleery—Mrs. Earl Hyde............Cleveland, 0. Harry Bauman, Grocer....................Lancaster, O. Harry DeLancy, Lumber Dealer............Lancaster, O. Thomas Hoffman, Attorney................Pittsburg, Pa. James Schopp, County Surveyor...........Lancaster, O. Thomas White, Agriculturist.............Lancaster, O. 1904 Clark Beck.................................Columbus, 0. Clark Claypool, Teacher.............Philippine Islands Harry Creed, Physician..................Callipolis, O. Roi DeLancy, Lumber Dealer..............Lancaster, O. James McCleery, Attorney................Lancaster, O. Carl Powers.............................Lancaster, O. Edna Axline—Mrs. James Lantz............Lancaster, 0. Emily Gifford...........................Lancaster, 0. Carolyn Green—Mrs. C. A. Radcliffe......Lancaster, O. Hazel Hart..................Canteen Worker in France Amelia Klein—Mrs. Harry K. Beck.........Lancaster, O. Mayme Schopp—Mrs. Taylor................Lancaster, O. Ethel Ward, Teacher.................East Liverpool, O. 1905 Robert Henry............................Columbus, 0. Karl Hershberger........................Lancaster, O. Rilla Coen..............................Lancaster, O. Irene Gromme—Mrs. Jacob Kirn............Lancaster, O. Sophia Geiser, Nurse, Johns-Hopkins....New York, N. Y. Huldnh Mechling, Stenographer...........Lancaster, 0. Fannie Miller, Teacher..................Lancaster, 0. Gretchen Rutter—Mrs. John Allen.........Zanesville, 0. Elizabeth Radebaugh.....................Lancaster, O. MIRAGE Helen Whiley............................Lancaster, 0. 1906 Carl Brown, Physician......................Bremen, O. Austin Cartmell........................ Lancaster, 0. Abbey Claypool—Mrs. Ben Dolson..........Lancaster, O. Katherine Clarke—Mrs. J. H. Long.........Delaware, 0. Floy Courtright..........................Columbus, 0. Lorena Garrison, Teacher.............Lancaster H. S. Geneva Jones................................Akron, O. Faye Stevenson..........................Lancaster, 0. Don Tobin, Journalist....................Columbus, O. Marie Smith, Teacher....................Lancaster, O. Florence Meyers, Teacher................Lancaster, 0. Don Shellenbergcr, Auto Salesman........Lancaster, O. Estella Murphy—Mrs. F. Davis............Lancaster, O. George Vorys..............................Overseas 1907 James Campbell, Glass Factory...........Lancaster, 0. Leon Miesse, Ceptain...............Rainbow Division Frank Stuckey...........................Lancaster, O. Adale Aten, Inst, of Chemistry.....Lancaster, II. S. Hazel Beck, Teacher.....................Lancaster, 0. Mary Agnes Beck, Teacher................Lancaster, O. Nellc DeLancy—Mrs. Clyde Mattox.........Lancaster, O. Gladys Lupher—Mrs. Nelson Rodgers.......Lancaster, 0. Anna Mary McFee—Mrs. M. A. Daugherty, Jr..... ..................................Chicago, 111 Margaret Ritchie.......................Cincinnati, O. Adclc Smith—Mrs. Ralph Webster........Chicago, 111. Mary Silbaugh, Teacher...............Lancaster H. S. Harriet Waters..........................Lancaster, O. Gladys Smith...................... Washington, I). C. 1908 Geo. Alten, Prop. Found. Mach. Works .. Lancaster, O. Earl Foreman.............................Columbus, O. Jos. Hershberger.........................Columbus, 0. Alice Baker—Mrs. Erway Briner...........Lancaster, O. Estella Dannison—Mrs. Roby..........Pittsburg, Pa. Myrtle Ginder—Mrs. Frank Smith..........Lancaster, 0. Ethel Gillespie—Mrs. Clem Crumley.......Lancastro, O. Henrietta Gromme, Teacher................Columbus, O. Isabel Harris, Teacher..................Lancaster, 0. Marie Ruffner......................Kansas City, Mo. Hazel Stonebumcr.......................I-ancaster, 0. Marie Stracham—Mrs. Carl Brown.............Bremen, 0. 1909 Elwood Butler, Agriculturist............Lancaster, O. Scott Courtright........................Lancaster, O. Joseph McFee................................In Service Chas. Miller..................„.........Lancaster, 0. Fred Musser.................................In Service Bertram Waters................Sault Ste. Marie, Canada Hazel Ames—Mrs. H. Ludwick..............Lancaster, 0. Mabel Barr—Mrs. Gettor.....................Amanda, 0. Dorothy Durain..........................Lancaster, 0. Mary Frame............................. Cambridge, O. Bess Hammock, Teacher...................Lancaster, O. Adele Miller.......................... Lancaster, O. Isabel Miller...........................Lancaster, 0. 1910 Ralph Acton............................Zanesville, 0. Paul Aten, Marine Corps, Paris Island, S. C.... .................................Lancaster, O. Paul Beck, Optometrist..................Lancaster, O. Russell Cunningham..........................In Service Charles Drinkle, Attorney...............Lancaster, O. Charles Miller..........................Lancaster, O. Webb Vorys..................................In Service Frances Wright..............................In Service Lola Anderson...........................Lancaster, O. Helen Benner—Mrs. Arthur Watson.........Lancaster, O. Margaret Busby..........................Lancaster, O. Elis© Durain............................Lancaster, O. Marie Feigley—Mrs. Rogers................Columbus, O. Loretta Harbison—Mrs. Theo. Alfred......Lancaster, O. Mary Hershberger........................Lancaster, 0. Kathryn Lamb.....................Canal Winchester, O. Itelnal Miesse—Mrs. Arthur Sterling......Columbus, O. Mabel Clare Smith—Mrs. Jake Hoffman.. .Columbus, O. Florence Webster.........................Columbus, O. Dorothy Whiley—Mrs. Phil Peters.........Lancaster, O. Beulah Oberdorfer.......................Lancaster, 0. 1911 Alberta Lamb.....................Canal Winchester, O. Prudence Jackson........................Lancaster, O. Minnie Amerine, Teacher..............Lancaster H. S. Frank DeLancy...........................Cleveland, O. Margaret Lites—Mrs. Robt. Radebaugh. ..Lancaster, O. Florence Waters, Teacher................Lancaster, O. Elsie Grove, Teacher......................Lorain©, O. Fred Risslcr...........................Rainbow Division 129 Elma Corwin, Teacher...................Lancaster, O. Edward Towt, Attorney..................Lancaster, O. Fred Corwin............................Lancaster, O. Clara Floyd, Teacher.......................Lancaster, O. Elizabeth Whiloy, Teacher..............Lancaster, O. 1912 Edna Baumgardner...........................Lancaster, O. Howard Benadum.............................Lancaster, O. Gladys Brooke..............................Lancaster, O. Karl Carr..........................................In Service Elva Cooney................................Lancaster, O. Lester Cooper......................................In Service Gail Crossen....................... Washington, D. C. Anna Dickson—Mrs. Ralph Acton.............Zanesville, O. Catharine Drinklc, Teacher.................Lancaster, O. Florence Eyman—Mrs. Wm. Thompson....Lancaster, 0. Kathleen Floyd, Teacher....................Lancaster, 0. Bessie Friesner............................Lancaster, O. Louise Griswold.......................Portsmouth, O. Elsie Imler, Teacher.......................Lancaster, O. Charles Kilbarger .....................Lancaster, O. Ralph Miesse. Lieutenant............ Rainbow Division Ruby Miller, Teacher.......................Lancaster, 0. Florence Older........................ Lancaster, O. Harry Peet............................ Lancaster, O. Margaret Sears.............................Lancaster, 0. Margaret Steele—Mrs. Walter Claflin....Lancaster, O. Pauline Tannehill—Mrs. Will Peters.....Lancaster, O. Olive Whiley, Canteen Worker...................France 1913 Clayton Burnett.......................Portsmouth, O. Earl Gray......................................France Corl LaRoss................................Lancaster, O. James Reid.................................Lancaster, O. Carl Smoot. Goodrich Rubber Co.................Akron, O. Merl Solt.....................Lancaster, O., R. F. D. Pierce Wright...........Traveling for D. E. Auld Co. Florence Baugher—Mrs. Russel Groves Lancaster, 0. Grace Beck, Teacher........................Lancaster, O. Bernice Broderick, Stenographer....Washington, D. C. Helen Courtright—Mrs. G. Schmidt....C. Winchester, O. Bessie Friesner............................Lancaster, O. Margaret Gardner.......................... Lancaster, O. Anna Lou Hyde—Mrs. Shaeffer.................Columbus, O. Clara Kern—Mrs. Carl Reed..................Lancaster, O. Ruth Lamb....................................Carroll, O. MIRAGE May Pairan, bookkeeper at Kirn Bros. Mary Peet, Ins., Columbia Bus. College Lancaster, 0. Paul Cullumber Marie Renshaw—Mrs. Earl Tobin Katherine Schmidt—Mrs. Jas. Alspach Springfield, 0. .. Portsmouth, 0. Mrs. Harry Cox (nee Mae Duvall) Detroit, Mich. Harry Wolf, Buckeye Steel Co Columbus, 0. Helen Wolfe—Mrs. Herman Balthaser.. Lancaster, 0. 1916 1914 Walter Pfeiffer Columbus, 0. Walter Plinke Helen Miller. O. II Donald McClenaghan. Steel Co Columbus, 0. Lelah Proxmire—Mrs. Chas. Hamilton, Teacher... Roy Benadum U. S. Service Ruth Skinner—Mrs. Jas. Logan Rochester, N. Y. 1917 Doris Wheaton—Mrs. Vincent Gill ..Pt. Clinton, 0. Isabelle Work, Teacher.. County 1915 Guy Jackson Columbus. 0. Robert Hastings Lancaster, 0. Robert Stevenson 130 MIRAGE Elsie Tucker....................................Akron, 0. Viola Thrush—Mrs. Morris Boothe...............Delmont, O. Marcella McClenaghan........................Lancaster, 0. CLASS OF 1917 Russel A. Lloyd, Hamilton’s.................Lancaster, 0. Gerald Hewetson, Asst Co. Surveyor..........Lancaster, 0. Mury Hood...................................Lancaster, O. Ralph Beck, Lancaster Tire Rubber Co., tancaster, 0. Frances Chapman.............................Lancaster, 0. Louise Wilson, Ohio Wesleyan Uni.............Delaware, O. Harold Phillips, Hocking Glass Co...........Lancaster, 0. Harold Mayer...............................U. S. Navy Grace McMorris..........................Columbus, O. Mariam Grove............................Lancaster, O. Leland McCleery.........................Lancaster, O. Fannie Lake.............................Columbus, O. Marie Dcffenbaugh, Athens University.......Athens, O. Ralph Brenner .............................U. S. Navy Vva Kncllcr, Lyric Theater..................Lancaster, 0. Marion McCleery, Ohio University...............Athens, 0- Walter Noles,...........................Junction City Harry McClanahan, The Pastime...........Lancaster, O. Nellie Shaner...........................Lancaster, O. Dorotha Rarick..........................Lancaster, 0. Mrs. Arnett Sellers (nee Pearl Spears)...Lancaster, O. Roy Sheets.........................Sugar Grove, O. Edythe Cave, Ottcrbein University.......Westerville, O. Ralph Strigle, Joe’s Shoe Store.........Lancaster, O. Robert Giesy, Jr., O. S. U..............Columbus. O. Mignon Hummel.........Pittsburg College of Chriopaeitic Abbie Houser............................Lancaster, 0. Ruth Derbyshire, Telephone Co...........Lancaster, O. Austin D. Gibbony, Naval Aviation.......Great Lakes, 111. Ruth Meeker.............................Lancaster, O. George Young............................Lancaster, O. Douglas Grimm...........................Lancaster, O. Eleanor Pickering, Western College.........Oxford, 0. Robert Sharp.......................Sugar Grove, O. Ralph Einoman, with Engineers...................France Mrs. Roy Armstrong (nee Brunella Dilger)....... .............................Okmulgee, Okla. Harold Rohrbaugh, F. W. Woolworth Co....Columbus, O. Dwight Dilger...........................Lancaster, 0. Grace Fricsner..........................Lancaster, 0. Albert Bronstuhl.......................Lancaster, O. Paul Spears, Lancaster Glass Co.........Lancaster, 0. Bernice Walter.............................Lancaster, O. Eloisc Tidd, 0. S. U........................Columbus, O. Ross F. George, killed in action...............France Nellie Behrens.............................Lancaster, O. Noel Horn, O. S. U..........................Columbus, O. Harold Halderman, Otterbein Uni..........Westerville, 0. Leo Hartman, Lancaster Tire Rubber Co........ ................................... Lancaster, O. Floy Sexauer.............................Circleville, O. Charles Rose.................................Atlanta, Ga. Edwin RutT.................................Lancaster, O. Frank Graf, Twist Drill Co.................Cleveland, O. Florence Stephens, Welton’s Music Store Lancaster, O. A. J. Brasseur, Hub Clothing Co............Lancaster, O. Margaret Shonting, Tobias’ Studio..........Lancaster, O. Lawrence Derry, Columbia Com. Uni..........Lancaster, O. Elizabeth Kent.............................Lancaster, O. Hugh Silbaugh, Northwestern Uni.............Evanston, 111. Elizabeth Schleicher.......................Lancaster, O. Verena White, Teacher.........................Hooker, O. St. Clair Burden...........................Lancaster, O. Ethel Tracy...................................Amanda, O. Geo. Rutherford, Wooster College.............Wooster, O. Rclva Barr.................................Lancaster, O. CLASS OF 1918 Ruth Harris, Teacher A.....................Lancaster, O. Harold Hoyman, with Co. Surveyors..........Lancaster, 0. Earl Shenker, Ann Arbor, Mich.........Ann Arbor, Mich Gail Kerns, Kern’s Tin Stone..............Lancaster, O. Faye Wharton, Columbia Com. Uni........... Lancaster, O. George Courtright..........................Lancaster, 0. Wright Amerine, Lancaster Tire Rubber Co...... .....................................Lancaster, 0. Mary Mondhank............................. Lancaster, 0. Dewey Deeds, Ohio Light P. Co............Lancaster, 0. Helen Schneider............................Lancaster. O. Richard Mattox, 0. S. U.....................Columbus, O. Lester Horn.................................Columbus, O. Ruth Wolfe.................................Lancaster, O. Clara Singrey, O. S. U......................Columbus, O. Vaneta Snider. Ohio University................Athens, 0. Irvine Dungan, O. S. U......................Columbus, O. Bernice Re pass.............................Columbus, O. Ruth Thomas, C. W. Woodin Co...............Lancaster, O. Lucilc Hoffman, Bauman’s Grocery...........Lancaster, O. Mildred Baker, Post Graduate Course......Lancaster H. S. Walter Sittler, Capital University Columbus, 0. Helene Applegate, Business College Rosa Beuter, Past Graduate Course CLASS OF 1918 William Wiseman, Kenyon College Gambicr, 0. Autherene Click, 0. S. U Edward White, Post Graduate Course......Lancaster, O. George Alfred...........................Lancaster, O. Genevieve Hine..........................Lancaster, O. John Silbaugh, Huddle Garage............Lancaster, O. Oramay Ballinger, Western College.............Oxford, 0. Mary Catherine Cullumber, C. W. Woodin Co., Lancaster, O. Minnie Ritter...........................Pittsburg, Pa. Neil Thompson, O. S. U..................Columbus, O. Donald Hunter...............................U. S. Navy Mildred Reef............................Lancaster, 0. Eva Lamon, Business College.............Columbus, O. Gladys Pfeiffer.........................Lancaster, O. Kathryn Gerhard.........................Lancaster, 0. Paul Cooney, Toohcy’s Drug Store Lancaster, O. Stephen Ruch, O. S. U...................Columbus, O. Miriam Snider...........................Lancaster, O. Larccilla Drumm, In training, Grant Hosp., Columbus Edith Courtright, Office Training School, Columbus, O. Leonorc Abele, Teacher..................Lancaster, O. Edwin Bolenbaugh, Pennsylvania R. R. Office, Lancaster, O. Alice Hunter, Athens, Ohio University.......Athens, O. Herbert Kneller, Mgr. Lyric Theater.....Lancaster, O. Albert Huff, O. S. U....................Columbus, O. Vorys McLaughlin, 0. S. U...............Columbus, O. Blanche Ricketts............-...........Lancaster, 0. James Gears.............................Lancaster, O. Dorothy Graf, Ohio University.................Athens, O. m Jessie Ball, Post Graduate Course......... L. H. S. Walter Rugh, Smith Undertakers Co.....Lancaster, O. 1918 Marie RufT........................... Lancaster, O. Mrs. John Wilson (nee Sarah Short) Lancaster, R. F. D. Russell Illume..... .....................Logan, 0. 1880 Wm. Hannum..........................New York, N. Y. Kate Lowrie, Settlement Worker.......Portland, Me. Ella Hannum—Mrs. J. K. Henry.........l«ancaster, O. Emma Cook.......................... Lancaster, 0. Alice Mithoff.........................Lancaster, 0. Rose Sturgeon—Mrs. Rudolph Rising.....Lancaster, O. Nellie Weakley—Mrs. Courtlauelt Boyd.Lancaster, 0. MIRAGE CLASS OF 1916 Harry Noursc .................................Overseas Winifred Oberdorfer.........................Lancaster, O. Wilbur Wolf............................U. S. Marines Mary Mercer..........................Oxford College Dallas Tobin....................................Akron, 0. Ralph Sieber................................Lancaster, O. Hart Wilkinson................................ Akron, O. Rhodcrick Shaw 166th U. S. Inf. Band Paul Leitnaker..............................Lancaster, O. Clifford Tibbs............................ Lancaster, O. Ruth Busby, O. S. U..........................Columbus, O. Edward Bumgardner, Art School.................Chicago, 111. Fern Bolenbaugh.............................Lancaster, O. Josephine Wilson, Teacher in Lancaster Public School Katherine Swinnerton, Teacher...............Beaver, Pa. Marguerite Ballinger, O. S. U.............Columbus, 0. Clara Alien, Farmer’s Citizens Bank ...Lancaster, O. Martha Bell Thomas...........................Logan, O. Mary Belle Thompson, Thompson’s Studio..Lancaster, 0. Dudley Bookwalter, Farmer................Lancaster, 0. Mrs. Chester Conrad (nee Susan Menccr) Lancaster, 0. Ralph Back, 0. S. U....................r.Columbus, O. Laura Baxter, Office Bell Tel. Co.......tancaster, O. Ethel Young....................County School Teacher Pearl Nichols, Farmer....................Lancaster, 0. Loy Kohler, O. S. U.......................Columbus, O. 122 AUTOGRAPHS _MIRAGE