Lincoln High School - Ahdawagam Yearbook (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1915 volume:

THE. AHDAHWAGAM NINETEEN PIPTEEN Tn ICillian iH. (fiaskell, tubosc earnest, faithful ttuirk as a teacher, kiub, helpful guibance as a fricitb, attb high ibeals of life liabe eher inspireb ns to tnorthier aims anb nobler efforts, tohose iteher-failing influence to better ICincoIn 3Bigh School toe are learning to appreciate more anb more, the class of Nineteen Unuhrcb anb Fifteen gratefully bcbicate our J hbahtnagam. (Lmttmts Dedication Board of Education Faculty Toast to Teachers Classes The Senior Man (Poem) The Senior Girl (Poem) Senior Class History The Graduates Senior Class Poem Junior Class History Sophomore Class History Freshman Class History Literary Editorials Athletics Oratory Boy’s Glee Club Girls’ Glee Club Class Plays Calendar Jokes Alumni Advertisements AHDAHWAGAM VOL. HI PUBLISHED BY CLASS OF NINETEEN FIFTEEN NO. IX fchttnrial j aff Editor in Chief - JOSEPH HOLLY Assistant Editor _____ ..DOLORES WARD Art MARGARET RACAN Athletics DEAN BAB( JOCK (Jatiei MARION phii.lko Histories DELMA PADGIIAM Literary RUTH FONTAINE Music _.STA io BRAZEAU Poetry LILLIAN MILLER Jokes_____ ___. ______ ....VERNA WELCH „ _ . . . t MISS GASKELL Faculty Advisers - K. W. WELLS Hiitstnrss § taff Manager _ ___ ________ - GEORGE GIBSON Circulation Manager .... HOWARD MULLEN Ass’t Circulation Manager WESLEY NAT N ICK IWri nf Izfrurattmt ISAAC P. WITTER, President W. H. REEVES, Treasurer C. W. SCHWEDE. Superintendent and Clerk Guy O. Babcock Mrs. B. L. Brown Rev. C. A. Meilieke Mrs. Sam Church Otto Bein Jacob Searls J. W. Nat wick W. F. Kellogg Rev. H. B. Johnson C. A. Hatch J. R. Ragan G. T. Sherman Mrs. E. P. Arpin J. P. Horton The Hoard of Education is composed of men and women who realize the importance of good schools to a community. The membership shows that the educational interests of the boys and girls of Grand Rapids are in competent hands. We, the members of the Lincoln High School, appreciate the oppor- tunities for an education that this Board has provided so generously for us. We trust that the Board of Education will feel as well repaid in the future returns in citizenship as we feel grateful to them for the wise provisions made for our training and education. Jfa cultu t v. Schwede, Superintendent Oshkosh State Normal School University of Chicago “llr is a man of thought on tin most important subjects H. F. Kell, Principal Oshkosh State Normal School University of Wisconsin The eh meats So mimt in him that atari- mipht stand up And saft to all the irorhl. This is a man Lillian M. Gaskell, English Milwaukee State Normal School University of Chicago University of Wisconsin first she is lik'tl irho is alikt to all Olga B. Grime, Mathematics A.B., Lawrence College “The most eertain siftn of irisdom is eontinued eheerfulnes Mary L. Holmes, Director of Domestic Science Lewis Institute “A perfert woman, nohip planned To tram, to non fort, to command Bert W. Wells, Public Speaking and History Oshkosh State Normal School University of Chicago University of Wisconsin “lit hind a froirninp eonntenaner In hides a shininp fare Myrtice Grae Kitto, English A.B., Lawrence College “ller epes stt Itriphf tin p shim at nipht When tit moon am ptrine a trap Louise Ogaik, Supervisor of Drawing Ohio State Normal School A.B., Ohio University, Athens. Ohio “Xrvcr mind trhere pou trork: let pour ran he for tin work it Kate Post, Botany and Physiology A.B., University of Wisconsin “You eoultl almost hear tin fiappinp of her trinps A. Km mat gene Hayward, Botany and Physiology A.B., Milwaukee-Downer College “lit re still is tin smile Unit no cloud t an overcast W. A. Haldauf, Science, Physics and Chemistry A.B., Lawrence College Serene and resolute, and still and calm. and self-possessed Lillie Johnson, Mathematics A.B., University of Colorado She has as many virtues as there are spokes to a wheel Emma Rogers, Latin and German A.B., Milton College University of Wisconsin “Learning} makes me fit company for myself Enid Marguerite Saecker, History A.B., Lawrence College She who sympathizes in all th happintss of others Harry K. .Merritt, Commercial Law, Eighth Grade Work Oshkosh State Normal School Sterliny and rinys true every time Stella A. Emmons, Penmanship, Eighth Grade Work Stevens Point State Normal School The seeret of her sueeess was her eonstaney of purpose Guy J. Khart, Manual Training Oshkosh State Normal School Who deserves well needs not another's praises C. J. Gardner, Manual Training Platteville State Normal School Quiet and sincere, with sueeess as his side object Raymond L. Kittell, Manual Training Oshkosh State Normal School I reiterate: the aye of chivalry is never past Lotta M. Lower, Domestic Science Lewis Institute University of Wisconsin “ Whoever thinks her faulty work to see Thinks what ne'er was, nor is. nor e'er shall he Marjorie Mac Beth, Music and English Oberlin Conservatory of Music Chicago Musical College Music hath charms, and so hath she Eugene Stinebaugh, Commercial Tri-State College Ohio Northern Normal School world makes way for him who has some definite end in view B. L. Hayward Commercial Stevens Point Business College The Sheldon School, Chicago lA good fired is never lost: he who plant kindness gathers love Beulah M. Searls, Domestic Science Stout Institute Wherever she finds herself in life. She'll make a good addition Harry B. Brown, Physical Director A.B., University of Michigan 'Boyish of graee and figure; no grace of the athlete he larks' Bather L. Schunian, Commercial Lincoln High School “A gentle spirit, modest and demure, Xo fate her virtue ran obscure Mabel B. Lynn, Secretary Lincoln High School She takes the world as she finds it and rejoices as she goes; As a result her friends are many and very few art her foes CL a ODitr (Heathers “Here's love to you, teachers of Lincoln. Here's thanks for those messages char, Straight from your oten lives and teachings. Instilled in us year after year. Hire's respect for numberless trifles— Those trifles so vital and blest. Unknown altogether by others. By ourselves, perhaps, never confessed dust a memory here of some lesson. There a word or a smile, 1 glimpse of a soul just beyond us. An insight of aims more worth while. Your lives may seem wasted and empty Sometimes, as you think of the mass. Who tarry just for a little. And then from your vision pass. But ’tis not in vain that you've labored With infinite patience and caret For the best in the lives of your pupils Will reflect your influence there. (lite Senior Jilan CT Blessings on thee. Senior Man, Stand up collar, shoes of tan. With thy bosom shirt of whito Glowing in the evening light; With thy red cheeks, redder still. Flushed by momentary thrill; With thy parents, genteel graces. Happy smiles upon their faces. Frcm my heart I wish thee joy. Wish I were a Senior Boy. “Oh, for Senior’s grand display! He hears the struggling Junicrs say. Duds that mock the doctor’s rule, Which he never wore in school. With the collar high and tight. And the scarlet tie so bright; With his watch—'twas father’s gift— (He was glad to make the shift); Cuff links from Aunt Mary Ann— Oh, you lucky Senior Man! Then he rises, grabs his “role ; Now he beats it from the knoll. As he passes through the door He’s a Senior Man no more. Congratulations come by scores And his head doth madly soar. People nearly die with mirth. Hear them say, “Come down to earth! He must learn to lower his head If he’s going to earn his bread. —S. BRAZEAU, 15. Liliiu-i-iiniii! Blessings on you. Senior Girl, Blushing maid with bobbing curl! With your charm and grace discreet. And your dainty, well-shod feet. In your dress of crepe de chine— Prettier gown was never seen. Mother toiled from noon till eve Just to make one filmy sleeve; Gazes now with honest pride. Tries in vain her joy to hide— Father sits there—love confessed— Dressed up in his Sunday best; Well he knows his hard-earned cash ’S all tied up in that pink sash. Now your sweetheart’s coming in. On his face a happy grin As he sees the flowers he sent. Bought at Paul’s for fifty cents. Now you rise to say your ditty. Wonder if they think you’re pretty. Tommy’s nodding, thinks it fine. Likes to see his sister shine. Roll received, you homeward go. Walking by the faithful Joe; Give your promise, take his pearl— Happy, happy Senibr Girl! —HAZEL BLISS. 15 SKNIOK CLASS OFFICERS NN esley Nat wick Dolma Padgam George Gibson Verna Welch Senior (Class Histuru WARM day in September. 1911, was of great importance to us, the Senior Class of 1915, as it was our first day in High School. We were immediately designated as “emeralds” by the dignified and grown-up Seniors, because of our vivid shade of green. However, since we were one hundred and two strong we soon over- came this characteristic. The upper classmen vied with each other in giving us advice, kindly advice, as they called it. hut which was not cheerfully accepted by cur green minds. When the finals came we were so frightened that we could scarcely write. Consequently it was decided that penmanship must be taken through- out another year. The Freshman year is memorable to each and every one of us. When we think hack over the year, we remember the failures and disappointmnts, the aspirations and victories which ensued during those busy nine months of school. With proud and joyful hearts we bore home our cards promoting us to Sophomores. When as Sophomores we entered the assembly room very much depleted in numbers, but with swelled chests and a mighty high opinion of ourselves, we were greeted as “conceited Sophomores,” and no doubt we were. We were law-abiding citizens who never loitered in the halls: never laughed nor grouped on the stairs: always studied during school hours, and never whispered in classrooms. Most of us pressed on toward the top rung of the ladder, although we were very much grieved to leave a few behind, who either left school or remained to lend a guiding hand to the Freshmen. We were given the Junior and Senior privilege of electing class officers. My! we almost felt that we had reached our goal. The officers were elected as follows: Delma Padgham, president; Stanton Brazeau, vice-president; Verna Welch secretary: and Dolores Ward, treasurer. The class reporters were Marion Philleo and Chester Ridg- man. Among the interesting events of the year was the trip taken by M the botany students. Many happy faces, anticipating a bright and sunny trip, gathered. But alas! They were astonished to see large drops of rain coming down from the lowering heavens. A picnic was planned for the occasion, but the pouring rain drove us from the pleas- ant wood into a dark, gloomy boxcar. None of our members had as yet entered the football and basket- ball teams, but many gave promise of future success. The year passed all too quickly for us, when we look back over it. In September, 1913, our beloved class of only forty-seven entered upon the life of the Junior with the best intentions. Many have fallen by the wayside, and it is with regret that we miss these pleasant faces. At the first class meeting we elected our officers: Dean Babcock, president: George Gibson, vice-president; Stanton Brazeau. secretary; Verna Welch, treasurer. Soon we were members of the Literary and Debating Societies. As the days passed by we realized the necessity of an education, and so spent our time acquiring it, instead of watching the hands of the clock as it quietly reached the hour of dismissal. Three new studies were instituted for the benefit of those who con- templated entering Normal. Aside from our studies many entered into High School activities. The second place in the declamatory contest was awarded to a Junior. Marguerite Ragan; four members of our class. Chester Ridgman, Howard Mullen. Dean Babcock and Wesley Natwick, assisted in making the football team successful. Ray Mullen showed his business ability in financing the debate, class play, minstrel show and the Ahdahwagan. The Seniors no longer treated us as “conceited” Sophomores, for were we not soon to sit in their seats and set the pace for the whole school? Almost before we knew it. we were Seniors, respected and looked up to by the under classmen. The fourth year of our High School life came before we realized the responsibility which rested on the shoulders of the sedate, dignified and, I might almost say, vain. Seniors. We no longer gaze at the clock, but dart fleeting glances at it and regret that the time approaches all too swiftly when we must leave the dear old school and the teachers who, from the experiences of their life in the world, are preparing us to enter life’s school. Soon after school began we called a class meeting and elected the following officers: George Gibson, president; Wesley Natwick. vice- president: Verna Welch, secretary; and Delma Fadgham. treasurer. Joe Holley, George Gibson and Ward Johnson have been successful in debating. Chester Ridgman, Dean Babcock Wesley Natwick and George Gibson entered the oratorical contest. The girls who entered the declamatory contest were Delma Padgham, Helen Johnson. Dolores |il Ward, Claire Timlin and Marguerite Ragan. We entered as a class of one hundred and two; we go out as thirty- five. Today we are one: tomorrow we are many; we are individuals. As a class, we shall never be together again, but wherever we are, we shall always hold most dear the memory of our classmates of the old Lincoln High School. We, young men and women, thirty-five strong, are the representatives of the Nineteenth Century given by Father Time to his youngest daughter, the Twentieth Century. We gladly take our places in the world, and. as we go forth, when failure seems immi- nent. we will say : “Can’t is un American.” LILLIAN MILLER. Class Motto: “Can’t is un-American. Class Colors: Yellow and White. CLlu' CSraiUiates hean ('. Babcock “Bah” Manual Training Course “Trainee! for either camp or court. Skillful in each manly spurt.” Foot hall (2. .‘I, 11, Cap. « 4 . Glee Club Cl. 4 c Minstrel CO. lass Play Cl. 4i. ( lass President (. 1). lUiu; Committee (4c Oratorical Contest. Preliminary. League (4i. Class Basketball (1, 2. .°� , 41. Cap. (4 . Annual Staff (4). Safety First Committee Cl). (j. Stanton Brazeau “Kub” Manual Training Course • l work when I work, but I flebile when I play.- Class Play Cl). Class Play (4 c Vice-Pres blent (2). Secretary t 5). Chairman Motto Committee (4c Program Committee (4). Orchestra (4). Glee Club Cl. 4 c Treasurer Athletic Association (4c Annual Staff (4c Hazel Kloise Bliss “Happy” Domestic Science Course “To those who know thee not no words can paint. And those who know thee know all words are faint. ’ basket ball (1. 2. :i. 4 c Motto Committee (4). Class Play (4c Esther Richstcatft German Course “Learning by study must be won; Twas ne’er entailed from son to son.” Valedictorian (4). Literary Society 3. 4). Lillian Hath Fontaine “Huthie Bell” Domestic Science Course She is beautiful: therefore to be wooed. She is :i woinnii; therefore to be %von.“ class Piny (3b (■iris' Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4 b Aniiuni St3iIT (4). Motto Committee (4 � . Snlutatorhin l4l. Lucy Fugcnia Gazely Domestic Science Course “Modest nml simple and sweet, The very type of Priscilla.” ;hs Club 4� . Literary Society. George J. Gibson “Gibbie” Manual Training Course “He lias coiiiinoii sense in a way that is uncommon. President i4l. Vlee-President (3). Student Manager Athletic Association (4b Manager Ahaliwaguui (4). tills Club (3). Minstrel (3). Track «4►. Safe:y First Committee (3). Class Play (3). Program Committee (41. Debat ng Society (3b Debating Team (4b Football (3. 4 b (‘lass Basketball Team (1. 2. 3. 4b Cap. ( 1. Joseph Holly “Kaiser” German Course “Though modest, on his unembarrassed brow Nature has written ‘Gentleman, tihs Club (3). Minstrel (3b (‘lass Play (3, 4b Debating Society (3b Debating Team (4). Chairman King and Pin Committee (4b Program Committee. Track 4i. Manager High School Play (4b Football (3. 4). AlidahwagMiu (3). Basketball (1. 2. 3. 4 b Cnptain Second Team (4b Kdltor-ln-Cblef Ahdahwaguni (41. Anita Sue tlollmiioller “XitaM German Course “Gentle in ninnner, rtrm in reality. Claw day (. 5). King and Pin Committee (4). Leslie H. Hougeii English Course “The iron strength of many a tiehl lias given him endless glory. ’ Football (4). Traek 4i. King Committet� (4). Erwin B. IIagar “Erne” Manual Training Course •‘.Meanwhile lie keeps on thinking. Class Play 4). Flower and Color Committee 4i. Debating Hoe let y (3). Mahel Margaret Johns .n “.Malw” English Course She looks as clear As morning roses newly wash’d in dew.” T.ongmoiit High School (Colo.| tl. 2. President Literary Society 4 . Helen Johnson Commercial Course It’s m chilly person who won’t l� e thawed under her smile.” Basket hall (1. 2, :i. 4). Class Piny (.‘I). Declamatory Contest. Preliminary (3). Secretary Owl Literary Society (4). Vnr l Johnson “Albit” Manual Training Course Life’s a serious proposition girls, too. Paskethall (4). Football (3. 4). Debating Society (3� . Debating Team 4). Sidney Kellner “Si” English Course “Work makes the man.” Debating Society (3). Idelle Kimdtson English Course “For she was jes the quiet kind. Whose natures never vary.” Owl Literary Society (3. 4). Frank A. Lynn Manual Training Course “A man may laugh, hut he cannot always grow fat on it.” Class flasket hall Team (3. 11. Second Team flasket hall (4). Clee Cluh (41. College Town Class Play (4c Class Play (41. Motto Committee (4). .Maureen Limia hi “The wise are the unassuming. Literary Society (3 4). Lillian K. Miller Ml Modern Classical Course “Led hy simplicity divine. She pleased and never tried to shine.” Literary Society (3). Annual Staff (4). Wesley «J. N at wick “Rucks’ Manual Training Course “A hig, hrond man whose face bespoke An honest heart within. ' Itaskethall (1, 2, .'I. 4), Class Team. Itaskethall Team (41. Class Play (3, 4i. Football 13. 41. Vice-President (4). Program Committee 14 . Track 4 . Annual Staff (41. Minstrel (31. Fern Ora in English Course (Jood nature Is stronger than tomahawks. Literary Society (-'I. 4). Esther l earl I eltier “Picky” Domestic Science Course “Her graceful ease and sweetness, void of pride. Might hide her faults, if faults she had to hide. Class Play (3, 4� . Vice-President Literary Society (3). Flower and Color Committee t4 . Robert It. Prout “Bob” English Course •Hut it Is such a serious thing To he a tall, tall man.” P.iirllngtoii High School tl. 2. 3). Paskcthall 14 I. Class Play 4� . Benton Philleo “Ben Manual Training Course “We grant, although lie had much wit. He was very shy of using It. ’ Debating Society 13). .Marion Jeanette Phi Ileo “Pal” German Course “When she had passed, it seemed Like the eeaslng of exquisite music. (I lee Club (1. 2. 3. 4k Chiss Reporter 2� . Class Play (1. 4 k High School Orohestra (4k Program Committee (4). t'halriiuiii Color ami Flower (4). Animal Staff (I). Cantata (4k Safety First Committee (3). Dclnia Agnes Patlgham Domestic Science Course “Happy am I, from care I m free. Why aren't they all contented like me?” Port Fdwanls High School (1). Class President (2k Treasurer Literary Society (3k (Ilee Club (3. 4). Treasurer (4k Secretary and Treasurer Glee Club (3. 4k Class Play (3). High School Play (4k Social Chairman Literary Society (4). Program Committee (4k Cantata (4k Chester I . Kid nmi “Doc” English Course He wjirn’t no long-faced man of prayer. Glee Club (3). Football (2. 3. 4k Color and Flower Committee (4k Class Play (3. 4� . Basket ball (3. 4 k Marguerite Kathryn Kagan “Peggy” Domestic Science Course in framing an artist, art hath thus decreed To make some good but others to exceed.” Class Play (3). Glee Club (2. 3. 4k Ring Committee (4k Declamatory Contest (3. 4). Preliminary. League. District Contest (3). Art Editor Annual Staff (4). Cantata (4 k Nina Itockstcad Commercial Course “A dainty little maid is she. So prim, so neat� so hire.” Literary Society (.'I, 4). Fred Sehlatterer “Dutch” English Course “Forever and aye a bachelor.” Claire Timlin “Tiinie” Domestic Science Course I t no man accost me unless he hath a mighty reason. Basketball - . Class Play CD. Declamatory Contest CD. Preliniinary. League. Declamatory Contest 14� . Preliminary. Honorary Orator 4� . Dolores Ward “D” Domestic Science Course “Few people do all they are supposed to do; she does. Olee Club C- .‘D. class Play (3). Treasurer (2). Ahdnhwagum Keporter CD. Chnirmaii Program Committee Literary Society 4� . Chairman Pin Committee Literary So- ciety t4). Flower and Color Committee (4i. Declamatory Contest J4 . Preliminary. League. Associate Editor Ahdaliwngtim (4i. Verna M. Welch “Pud” German Course “Her very foot ha� music In it as it comes lip the stairs. ’ Clee Club (1, 2, 3. 41. Boys Hlee Club (pianist) (3. 4). Class Play (3). Secretary (2i. Treasurer (3). Secretary (4). Program Committee (4). Cantata (t . Joke Editor Annual (4). Marguerite Elizabeth Wilier “Mugs” Commercial Course “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn. Sweet as a primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” Motto Committee (4). (’lass Play (3). Verna V. Worland Commercial Course “And file maid that is honest, her ehiefest delight Is still to be doing from morning till night.” owl Literary Society (3, 4). Our School If you want to go to the kind of a school Like the kind of a school you like. You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip And start on a very long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind. For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock for yourself when you knock vour school It isn’t your school, it’s you. E. HAGER. ’15. Senior (Class fluent A — stands for Anita. So sober, yet coy. Who not until lately Would look at a boy. B — is for Brazeau, Our German shark. Who gained his high standings By his witty remark. B — also for Babcock. They say he’s engaged; Let us hope it’s not true. For war now is raged. B — could be Hazel, For her name is Bliss, NWhose bright, happy ways In the future we'll miss. C — stands for Claire, With standings so high, Ninety-nine and a half is not far From the sky. D — stands for Dolores, As prim as they make. Will be a good housewife— You should see her cake. E — is for Eichstedt, Our rosy faced chum. Who can well work a problem Before even begun. F — for Fontaine, Ruth always to be; But as for the last name. It sure will be “B.” G - stands for Gazeley. Some teacher she’ll make. For each naughty, bad boy Will receive a sound shake. G — for Gibson, “Gibbie” by name; He was chosen Class President And well earned his fame. H — stands for Holly, A debater of fame. Just give him a chance And he’ll show you the same. . : ilinHIilllllHlIlliiilHliiiliillilliiliiiliiiH H — is for Hagar. He’s silent, but then It’s a desirable feature In many great men. H is for Hougen. The wisest of guys Came back from Ames College Pleading sore eyes. I — stands for Idleness, By Seniors cast away We will it to others To use as they may. J — is for Johnson— There are three in the class; We can t think of a rhyme. So let them pass. K — stands for Kellner. We all know “Sye.” A No. 12 class ring This year he did buy. K — for Knudtson. So neat and so prim: To tell of her virtues We could never begin. L — is for Lynn, He’s “Frank,” to be sure; For Senioritis He prescribes a cure. L — also for Lindahl. She’s stately and proud. Enjoys life to the utmost. :::: But never is loud. M — is for Miller, A bright, happy lass. In Latin, especially. Heads the class. iji: — stands for Xatwiek, “Rux” is the same; During football season He won a great name. O — for Ocain, She ne’er looks from left. When a Photo Play book Hovers in sight. P — for Peltier, A sweet young girl. Whose pretty brown hair Hangs in many a curl. P — also for Prout, An athlete strong, Who teaches his opponents To stay where they belong. P — for Padgham, A girl of some size; How we love The twinkle of her eyes. P — also for Philleo, Benton and “Pal”; She likes the boys. But he hates the “gals.” R — stands for Ridgman; He drives a Ford; It goes to the “Point” On its own accord. R — also for Ragan. She sure can declaim; She lost at Wausau, But wasn’t to blame. R — stands for Rockstedt, A sweet debonaire. Whose small, pretty head Supports oceans of hair. S — stands for Schlatterer, A boy who has curls; Who always refuses To look at the girls. W — for Wheir, A good little girl. Whose light brown hair Refuses to curl. W — for Welch. A girl of much grace. Who always is seen With a smile on her face. W — also for Worlund. So happy and free; Another one like her We never did see. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Harry Gibson Lawrence Brest Malcolm Johnson Eleanor Staffold HJimtor Class Histnru — N the fall of 1912 we entered High School as Freshmen. rl here were one hundred and twenty-seven boys and girls who filled the ranks of the class of 1910. We were commonly alluded to as green, and were often reprimanded for our follies and misdeeds. In the halls we often heard Juniors or Seniors say, “Oh, it’s noth- ing but those Freshmen,” or, “Oh! I know she's a Freshie.” Hut many new and interesting things were happening. Among them was the honor of electing class officers to aid in the edit- ing of our page in the High School paper, called The Ahdawahgum. an Indian name meaning Grand Rapids. Malcolm Johnson was elected president; Frederic Voss, vice-president; James Lavigne, treasurer; and Eleanor Staffeld. secretary. We also chose two reporters, Mildred Kruger and Lawrence Brost, whose hard work made our Freshman page one of the wittiest and most interesting of the paper. Tnose busy, happy days flew swiftly by. The football and basketball seasons came and went, and in both teams Ernim Smith represented our class. So happily the days passed until a shadow crossed our school life, for death claimed one of our dearest classmates, Helen Anderson. Her death left us sad for many days, and her memory will linger with us long after we have left our school. Spring soon came. The days became balmy and warm, and it was only by diligent study that we eluded the clutches of the epidemic_ spring fever. But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so we decided to have a Freshman party. The dining room and music room in the Witter building were decorated very prettily in green and pink. After a delicious supper we went to the music room, where a delightful program was givfen by various members of our class, after which an instructive and interesting talk, “Advice to the Freshmen,” was given by Mr. Schaefor. This was the first party ever given by Freshmen, and we were very proud of our undertaking. Though we made many mistakes and were often disappointed, we kept on cheerfully and after a few short weeks our Freshman cares were cast aside and our first year’s work was over. From the one hundred and twenty-seven members of our class, but sixty-seven returned to continue their studies in our Sophomore year. School life became a trifle more earnest. Our Freshman seats were occupied by new pupils, for whom we must set an example in study and behavior. With the autumn frosts came the football season. From our class two boys, Ernim Smith and Malcolm Johnson, were chosen to help win the hard fought games. The days passed slowly until after the finals. At the close of the basketball season a class tournament was held, in which the Sophomores won the final honors Most of our Sophomore boys had been on the second team, which accounts for their skill in the contest. After the excitement of the tournament the days dragged on more slowly than ever. Finals were drawing near, and the cramming process began, but as many of us were hard workers, we wore rewarded for our study by exemption from all finals. Once more we were happy, care-free students, ready for vacation, and so our Sophomore year ended. Two years of study were left behind, and again we entered school, this time as Juniors. We welcomed this year eagerly, for it brought new interests and joys. For a few weeks we enjoyed the excitement of settling down, but we soon began to work: this year we began to realize the need of an education. Our Junior boys were interested in all school activities, especially athletics. In football, Ernim Smith a Junior, was chosen captain, while Malcolm Johnson, Charles Stark, Louis Schroeder, Lawrence Brost and James Chamberlain in their various positions helped to win the vic- tories. We were proud of the privilege of entering the Literary Society, which was held after school. The basketball honors were partially due to Malcolm Johnson. Ernim Smith, Charles Stark and David Levin. Lawrence Brost and Donald Sullivan took part in the local oratorical contest, and Donald was awarded first place. Louis Schroeder, Lawrence Brost. and Donald Sullivan in the Debating Club did their share of the work in the contest. Altogether we were well represented in each athletic or literary field. A class meeting was held at which class officers were elected. Harry Gibson was chosen president; Eleanor Staffold, vice-president; Lawrence Brost. treasurer; and Malcolm Johnson, secretary. These busy, happy days of our Junior year have passed all too swiftly. Many times we have been told that cur school days are the happiest days of our lives. Perhaps we smiled and nudged one an- other. But now that our school days are numbered we know that they are happy days. Next year when we are in the coveted Senior seats we shall hope to fill them with as much credit as the present Senior class has done. William Baldauf: “The Germans are to blame for the war.” Our Kaiser: “The Germans are to blame for the war? What da h------------(censored ). My I)(R He runs to meet me every day. Although he is getting old and gr y. No man can drive my dog astray. Nor change his mind when ho wants to play. Soph (Class History HE first day that we, the present Sophomore class, entered High School was one long to be remembered by every one. About one hundred and twenty of us came to school, carrying reports which entitled us to member- ship in the Freshman class. The Freshmen are usually termed “green Freshies,” but nevertheless some honors were won by our members. Later on, as the football season progressed, one of our members, Glenn Shellhammer. became a football “star.” Shortly after we became Freshmen we were summoned to the music room. Nearly every member responded, and the announcement of a Freshman party was made. Under the supervision of two teachers. Miss Frayer and Miss Holmes, who appointed several committees, this party was a great success. It took place at Hallowe’en, and every- thing, decorations and luncheon, was planned to be in harmony with the occasion. A small amount was given by each member who attended and the party was a success from all viewpoints. Again we were called to the music room, where Mr. Schwede talked to us on the value of a High School education. Of course, he tried to convince us that a large class could be kept together effectively only through organization. During the year many of our class dropped their work and occasionally new ones took it up. Our class was called upon to raise money for the Athletic Associa- tion, which was heavily in debt. Miss Grane chose several girls from her gymnasium class and boys were chosen from Mr. Baldauf's class; they worked together for a gymnastic exhibition, which resulted in the making of money for the above purpose. To leave a memento in the school, money was collected for the purpose of placing a picture in one of the rooms. Each member was taxed a small amount, and our picture, “A Heading from Homer,” now hangs in Miss Gaskell’s room. Several different times plant boxes were bought, which are now in the laboratory, but few know that we, now the Sophomore class, left them there. The basketball season, which was anxiously awaited by some, was finally announced. After many weeks of practice our team was chosen for the coming tournament. In spite of their small size they did good work and they promise some day to be stars on the regular team. The long vacation came and after that a number of “green Freshies” became “conceited Sophomores,” although some had squandered too much time during the school year, and consequently their Freshman studies had to be renewed. Out of about one hundred and twenty Freshmen, seventy Sophomores were given places in the main room the following year. In football several boys showed their ability by making the second team. The yell master, Donald McGlynn, who cheered the crowd at the games and also at mass meetings, is a Sophomore. Basketball season came again, and our team took part in the tournament, winning third place. A number of Sophomores are taking up field and track work, and they are working hard. For the beautifying of the school grounds a play was given and members of eveiy class in High School were chosen to take part in it. Out of a cast of nineteen there were several members of our class. Maurine Dutcher, Helen Hougen, Harlow Morrill, Donald McGlynn, Zelda Eggert and Bernice Gill. So we have found that the talent in our class is not all in one line. Our class has held only three meetings of importance so far this year. The first meeting was for the purpose of purchasing flowers for one of the members of our class who wras seriously 111. The next meet- ing was held in the botany laboratory for the purpose of organizing a “Bird Club.” The membership was not limited, but all High School pupils were asked to join. All the officers of this club are Sophomores, and they have drawn up a constitution. We hope in time that this club will have members from every class in school. Just recently Mr. Schwede gave all Sophomores a lecture, telling us about certain changes in our High School education. He told us how it had been made possible for a High School graduate to teach imme- diately after graduating, and to receive fifty dollars per month for a certain length of time. The members of the Sophomore class of 1915 hope some day to be Seniors. I am sure that we are all proud of Lincoln High School and its excellent educational equipment, and we will all be proud to number ourselves among its graduates. We will be glad to have those follow- ing us use the things we have left behind and profit by our example. BERNICE GILL, 17. News in a Nut Shell Jitney bus. Slippery street — Beyond the River We shall meet. German fiddler, Irish dance, Wacttt am Rhein— Ambulance. German picnic. Brass band. Tipperary— Flayers canned. A Seasoned Spasm I tried to write a poem T’other day; But things just didn’t seem To come my way. I couldn’t seem to get My thoughts in tune; I tried to make September Rhyme with June. But here is what I thought I’d try to say: If February didn’t March, April Mae. The summer months are not so bad When you’re sober; But just the same I like September. Morn October. Ilrosh Histnru the fall of the year nineteen fourteen the long dreamed of day, the day when we should enter High School, be- came a reality to us. Our class was composed of over one hundred pupils. We have worked as a unit all through the year; we have tried to surpass all previous efforts of the Freshman classes, and to set a good example to future Freshmen. In these things we hope we have succeeded. At a class meeting, presided over by Miss Gaskell, we decided to have a Freshman party, to which we should invite our mothers. Committees were appointed to attend to the refreshments, the music, the invitations to the faculty, and the basketball game which was to precede the dancing and the refreshments. Fred Dolaway, George Hansen. William Smith, Roy Normington, (Maude Carrington. Ray Johnson and Robert De (luere played that evening. After the game we repaired to the music room, where we danced. The music was furnished by the High School Orchestra. Later refreshments were served, and. my! we did have a time getting rid of all the ice cream. In athletics this year the Freshmen have been prominent. Quot- ing Mr. Brown, the physical director: “The Freshman class was rep- resented this year by an exceptionally promising set of athletes.” Chauncey Millenbah and Aynard Solie both gave a good account of themselves on the football field and look like part of the nucleus of next year’s team. Fred Dolaway, pronounced one of the most physi- cally fit boys in the school, played both football and basketball with his class. The latter sport gave our boys a splendid opportunity to make their class famous in school athletics, for they won second place in the class tournament, being defeated cnly by the Seniors in the final game. Captains Normington, Carrington, Dolaway and Johnson starred for the team, defeating the Eighth Grade and the Sophomores. In the Freshman English room hang the pictures given by former Freshman classes of Lincoln High School. As we looked at those me- morials of other classes we determined to secure one which would commemorate the nineteen fifteen class. Roy Normington has worked with a zeal that we all appreciate, acting as a collector of the fund for the picture, and helping in many ways throughout the year. One evening the Freshman class assembled for organization -aul Arpin was elected president; Roy Normington, vice-president; Stuart Karseboom, secretary; and Frank Reiland, treasurer. Members of the faculty say that they have enjoyed working with us; that our class as a whole is courteous and respectful toward the teachers; and that the Freshman classes grow more interesting each year. We heartily thank all of them for their kind and patient in- struction. Now that we are in High School we long for the future. We wish to be in college, schools of art or music and business. We therefore joyfully take another step toward graduation in becoming Sophomores. Next fall when we return to fill the coveted Sophomore seats we shall feel that we have taken a great stride forward and we shall hope to fill our places there in such a way as to be an honor both to ourselves and to the school. Miss MacBeth asked Lawrence Brost what he got out of Advanced Music. This was Lawrence’s answer: “It’s good if you understand it, a waste of time if you don’t. I seldom understand it.” Miss MacBeth considered his logical reasoning worth 100. NAIKY ANN GILBFKTS FIRST LOVK AFFAIR AIRY ANN eyed the new little boy with interest. There was a bond of sympathy between them. He had red hair, too, and almost as many freckles as she had. There couldn’t be quite as many, she decided, because she was sure she had about seventy million. The new little boy returned her gaze frankly. “Wanna bite o’ my apple? he said, holding out the fat red globe for her delectation. She took the offered bite shyly, and favored the little boy with one of her most expansive smiles. The little boy munched his apple con- tentedly. “Say,” he said confidentially, “you got red hair, too! An freckles! Oh, gee! It’s nice to know you ain’t the only one what’s got ’em, ain’t it? Do they call you Bricks, too?’’ “Redtop,” she answered briefly, sucking her thumb. Just then the bell rang. Sairy Ann went to her seat. Joy of all joys! The little boy was to sit opposite her. She was in a state of perfect bliss and fairly beamed on the whole visible world. Next morning, breathless and rosy, she arrived before the bell rang, just in time to say to the little boy, whose blue eyes beamed at her from across the aisle: “Say, 1 got an all-day sucker! Don’t you wanna help me eat it this recess?’ “Glory!” breathed the little boy. “Say, I’ll—I’ll draw you a pic- ture of the best fire engine goin’!’ School called. Presently the little boy brought our his slate. Sairy Ann watched his proceedings with interest. Little by little a wonder- ful thing grew under his hands. There were wheels here, wheels there, wheels everywhere; not very round, ’tis true, but wheels just the same. There was smoke belching forth from a rather crooked smokestack: in fact there were all sorts of unheard of and wonderful things. Sairy Ann’s blue eyes opened wide. She leaned far out into the aisle to watch. But suddenly a dreadful thing happened! Miss Miller exclaimed in the sternest of voices. “Sairy, since you are so interested in what William is doing you may go over and sit with him.’ Sairy Ann thought she would sink through the floor. With a crimson face, she went over to the seat of the new little boy. Silently he made rocm for her. She glanced at him. He was crimson, too. She burst into a flood of tears. Sitting down on the extreme edge of the seat, she kept as far away from the little boy as she could. That heartless Tommy Williams behind them would keep whispering tauntingly, “Redtops! Redtops! See the twin Redtops! Aw, Bricks!” Hot tears of mortification poured down Sairy Ann’s face. In token of his displeasure, the little boy erased the picture from his slate. Kven the thought of the lollipop failed to console her. How she hated the little boy! How she hated all little boys! In splendid feminine scorn she anathematized the whole sex! For Sairy Ann Gilbert, her first love affair had ended in complete disillusionment. MABEL TIMLIN, 10. — Hi: The chairman said, “The question is Resolved, We should not fiunk. The affirmative is opened now'. By fat and stately Punk.” Punk murmured vaguely to himself And shifted his position, His face became a vivid hue— Not really an addition. Then Toothpick Pet took up the theme His weak knees knocked together. His big ears burned, his hair stood up Like an uncurled ostrich feather. His bright red tie quite matched his face He wondered what to say. What arguments could he advance. Since he had flunked that day? When Willie P. Pschorr stood up to speak. He felt so dazed and crushed. His musical voice would not obey. Though every sound was hushed. At length his clarion tones soared high— He could not stop their flow’. Till Mr. Wells the signal gave: ‘‘Time’s up. You’ve been too slow!” Twelve other lads, from Buzz to Pal. Arose to have their say. To face, to pant, to fairly rant. Seemed the order of the day. To hear them speak you’d surely think They were never known to fail; They talked until their hearers slept. And their own cheeks grew pale. At length they sallied off the stage, ’Mid loud and boisterous cheers; For all who heard had seemed to think The debate would last for years. O reader, if this poem’s dry, And you seek some diversion. Come up to our dear Lincoln High, And hear a first-hand version. MUUOIUE’S SI'HI HISI ELLO, Jim! Have you heard about Cyrus?” asked Oliver, a bright, freckle-faced boy of fourteen. “No; what Is the matter with him? He hasn’t got the measles, has he? Land sakes. I was with him last night and I don’t want them.” “Oh, you needn’t worry,” laughed Oliver. Hurt his “He leg a just fell from the top of a corncrib little. 1 guess you can’t catch that.” “No, probably not.” was Jim’s reply. “Good-bye, I am going home; have just been to the postoffice and sister got a letter. I guess it must be from young Jackson.” and Oliver disappeared. “Here comes Charlie. I will have to wait and tell him the news, though I ought to be home with daddy, thought Jim. “Hello, Charlie! Have you been to see Cyrus? How is he now?” “No; is he sick?” “Oh, no; he fell off the top of their corncrib and broke his leg and hurt his ankle.” “Well, that beats everything. Now that baesball game will be fine, won’t it?” snapped Charlie sarcastically. “So long. I’d stay longer, only that I promised daddy I would be home at four. And. dear me, it’s five minutes to four now. There comes Ida. You will tell her, won't you? I should like to stay and see her eyes grow big when you tell her.” He started on a run, deter- mined not to break his promise. Charlie watched Ida approach with a look of admiration in his fine brown eyes. She was tall and plump. There was always a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. “You look as if you had lost your best friend. What is the trouble?” she asked as she approached. “Well, he is just the same as lost, for a while at least,” gloomily answered Charlie. “Oh, do tell me! Has anything happened to Cyrus?” “Yes. there has. He fell off the top of their corncrib. sprained his ankle, broke his leg and hurt his back. too. I suppose.” Ida’s eyes did “grow big.” as Jim had predicted. “Well, now, if that isn’t too bad! He probably broke his arm. too, or hurt it, because it isn’t very strong; you know, he broke it about three months ago. I imagine his mother and sister Edith will be worried. There comes Marjorie. We will have to tell her.” These words came from Marjorie so fast that she had to stop to catch her breath. “Marjorie, Marjorie!” called Ida, “Cyrus is hurt!” No more was needed to hurry her. for she started on a run and was soon at Ida’s side, demanding the particulars. “This is the way it happened,” began Charlie. “Cyrus climbed to the top of their corncrib and fell off. He broke one leg. sprained his ankle, hurt his back, broke his arm and hurt his shoulder. Mrs. Bar- ing and Edith are very much worried about him. I think it will be a long time before he will be able to be around.” “Let’s have a party for him: not a real party, but let’s all stop in and see him.” said Marjorie. “All right.” said Charlie, “Ida. you go that way and I will go this and we will tell all of the girls and boys that we meet.” Marjorie was left alone in the middle of the road. She looked in every direction. Suddenly the figure of a girl appeared over the brow of the hill. Marjorie ran to meet her. “Edith, Edith!” sYe cried, “how is Cyrus?” “He is all right; at least he was when I left home. I have been over to Aunt Lura’s. I went over last night and stayed all night and today, too. Has anything happened to him?” “Yes; he fell off your corncrib and broke his leg and he is all crip- pled up.” That was all Edith heard, for she started running across the field as fast as she could. Again Marjorie was left alone. She looked at the top of the hill where she had first seen Edith. This time she saw a boy with a gun over his shoulder. “Well, forevermore, what cured you so soon?” Marjorie asked, as the boy she had seen was Cyrus. “Nothing, nobody; I didn’t have anything to be cured of,” he smil ingly replied. Marjorie opened her mouth to speak, but the surprise was too great for her. “Who has been stuffing you?” he asked. Then she told him the story. Cyrus threw back his head and laughed heartily. “And we were going to have a party, too,” she wailed. “Well, that will be fine. I hope they won’t give it up now that I am well, and I hope they bring refreshments, too. 1 feel as if I could eat a whole cake and some sandwiches. I’m mighty glad I’m not hurt, but, as ‘Granny’ says, ‘It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good.’ Come on, let’s find the rest.” RUTH SCHULTZ. IX. A large school is, in many respects, like a little city. The students in the school are the citizens in the little city. Each citizen has a cer- tain kind of work to do. which must be done as the authorities direct. So the student must do, or no one will respect him any more than they would a poor citizen. The teachers correspond to the city authorities and the principal to the mayor of the city, who looks after the welfare of the city. The people who are doing their work carefully and honor- ably in this little world are the people who will be doing citizen’s work honorably, later on, in the larger city. The people who never try to do right bid fair to be the criminals. Let us try to live up to the standard of A Perfect Little City! NEVA LEACH, 18. Spring Cheer, cheer, cheer, the spring is here! The birds are singing in the trees. The buds are sprouting for the leaves. The gleaming brook goes rippling by. And near it sit two passers by. A maiden dear of twenty year, nd by her side an engineer. The youth a boy of twenty-three, Was kneeling on his poor left knee. His eyes were dim, her hand was slim, A wren sat singing in a tree. Telling of the bride to be. And on the clear warm summer breeze Came the song of the chick-a-dee. FIOHERT PROUT, 15. MEMORIES OF (iK.WI) K IMI S things happened long ago of which we know nothing. Very few of the younger generation of today know' of or even realize what happened in the days when our fathers and mothers were young. Some of them per- haps had only an ordinary life, while others experi- enced a most extraordinary one. In the neighborhood of Pittsville, when only six white families were living there and the rest were Indians, one of the worst snowstorms ever seen in this part of the country occurred. The snow’ kept falling until it wras seven feet deep on the level, while in other places it greatly exceeded this. People attempted to communicate with each other but it was very difficult. The supoly of flour soon gave out, and then people began to grind corn in their coffee mills in order to have something in place of flour. Finally one of the Indians attempt- ed to get through to the nearest post to get some flour. His attempt proved successful, but he was able to bring only a very small supply, which was welcomed by every one. Many, many times afterward this Indian kept the whole settlement from starving when a crisis came. One of the old settlers of Grand Rapids had a very interesting and exciting experience. A large shipment of logs had been taken down the Wisconsin River and on as far as its destination. The settler, whom we will call .John Galran for convenience, went down to collect the pay- ment. When he reached his destination and the bill had been settled he had a small satchel of money to take home with him. At that time people had none of the conveniences for sending or carrying money that we have today. John covered part of his return journey successfully, but after reaching a certain town he discovered that twro men were on his trail after the money. Finally he reached the town where he intend- ed to spend the night; up to this time the men had not attacked him. In order to make these men think that he had nothing of value in the satchel he entered the hotel and when he knew’ that these men were noticing his actions he wrent into the coat room and deliberately threw the satchel into the corner and left it there. He left it in that room all night and in the morning it was still there, because his apparent care- lessness had made the men change their minds. So time flew by; many things happened; the people of that day had their experiences and we have ours, but they differ greatly; and w’e little realize, unless told, what the people living before us experienced. ARTHUR C. HATCH. 17. . Mouse Trembling lurker of the gloom. You examine every room. Rut when a shadow you do see To your hole you quickly flee. Then when you no more do fear Again you quietly appear. To the pantry then you hike. This is the only place you like. Here you stay ’till early morn. Then you quietly adjourn. GRANT GEE. ’1$. THE DIARY OF A FRESHMAN DOMESTIC SCIENCE GIRL TEMBER 7, 1914—Today we had our first cooking les- son; but, strange to say, we did not cook. Instead, the teacher lectured about measuring and similar things until we girls sighed and struck weary attitudes on those high stools. There was so much to write that 1 began to think I should soon have to ask to be excused to go to the book room for pencils and paper. Oh! how particular we must be about measuring. There are always just so many teaspoons in a tablespoon and so many saltspoons in a tea- spoon, and the measurements must be just so not one bit more of a certain thing than the recipe called for, or something dreadful might happen; the teacher didn’t say just what that something would be. At the close of her talk we had permission to examine our desks and the rooms. The cooking room is quite large. We found that each desk contained the utensils that are needed for ordinary cooking, while the other dishes are in large cupboards at the side of the room. The e is a laundry, a kitchen, a pantry, a dining room, a sewing room and a home nursing department. The sewing room is a large room having twenty small tables and a chair at each table. At the back and along the sides of the room are long tables. There are six machines, and in the front of the room is a cupboard with glass doors, in which garments made by the girls are displayed. The Home Nursing Department is a small room containing a bed. a couch, a few chairs and a medicine cabinet. There is also a pressing room which contains an ironing board and a table. The walls of the dining room are blue and there is a table, several chairs and a settee. The walls have been repainted lately and different curtains have been hung at the windows. Now, when we enter the room a home-like feeling takes possession of us, quite different from the old lonely feeling which made us hurry from the room. September 8, 1914—Today we had a real cooking lesson and I was housekeeper! Of course, I had to trot around and wait on the other girls. That isn’t my idea of a housekeeper, or it wasn’t until I selected the Domestic Science Course. The girls weren’t a bit careful about the amount of dirt they left on the floor because I had to sweep, not they. I hope there will be an improvement before I am housekeeper again. September 30—Well, this is the end of the month and I feel like a full-fledged cook, for we have made so many things. We study food by classes—carbohydrates, proteids, etc. First we took up the cook- ing of fruits, fresh and dried. One would not believe that there were so many ways of cooking fruits. We did some canning, made jellies, marmalades, and cooked fruit in several ot' er ways. October 19—The next class of foods was the vegetables. Some of the girls were quite surprised to find that some vegetables required a longer time for cooking than others, and could be cooked in different ways. Perhaps our cream soups would have tasted better if they had been made over a campfire but as there was no campfire near we used the stoves. November 3—We had excellent luck cooking cereals; some of us were surprised at the number of uses for cold cereals. December 10—The most exciting part of the cooking year was just before Christmas when wc made candy. This was an interesting stage in cooking, and I think the people who gathered outside of the door thought so too. I believe fondant was the hardest kind of candy that we made. It needed close attention every moment. When the knead- ing process was reached one of the girls stood looking at her candy and cried, “Oh, Miss Holmes! Miss Holmes! Come quick! It is getting hard,” and Miss Holmes, who was busy at that moment, replied that she could not come just then and told her to knead it. Hut her directions were in vain, because the girl continued to stare at her hard- ening candy until it became too hard. Hut Miss Holmes came to the rescue and by some method restored it to the soft stage. We used several different kinds of coloring, dividing the candy into portions and selecting a different color for each portion. We were told to use a small amount of coloring so the candy would be a delicate color, and to be sure to have it mixed uniformly. Some of the colors were most dazzling, and when the portions were put together it looked as though some one had been trying to paint a sunset. Some of it was mixed in spots and stripes, but in spite of that it was acceptable to the friends waiting outside the door, for we had numbers of friends at that. ETHA WEINBAUER, 18. Youth Oh, happy days of youth. So soon to fly. Linger a little while Before you die. Oh happy, happy days, When you have fled. Taking my youth with you. Then life is dead! VIVIAN HEYES. Old Friends While visiting Carl Kluge’s zoological gardens (successor to Carl Hagenbeck), little Oretchen Jones saw a great white bird standing on one leg in a cage. She threw in a piece of candy: the bird gobbled it up eagerly, and thrust its head through the wire for more. Presently Gretchen’s mother came along. “Oh. mother, see here! What kind of a bird is this?” The mother pointed to the sign on the cage, which read, “The Stork.“ “The stork!” cried little Oretchen Jones, enthusiastically. “Oh. mamma, do you know, he actually recognized me!” -Stands for R— -Stands for A— Stands for X -Stands for I — -Stands for Glory, which followed our success. Rigor, which the teachers possess. Amiable, which we all are. Notorious, our athletic stars. Duty, most glorious far. IS Stands for A—Stands for I' Stands for I —Stands for I —Stands for S—Stands for Rules, which we try to obey. Ardor, which we attempt to portray. Patience, a virtue for all. Industry, we answered its call. Daring, in which we excel. Success, which we foretell. II -Stands for I —Stands for G Stands for H— Stands for Honor, in which we surpass. Interest, which we all show in class. Goodness, we have much of this, too. Homage, to the teachers it’s due. S -Stands for C -Stands for II -Stands for O—Stands for O—Stands for L—Stands for Staunchness, in which we believe. Credit, which we all receive. Help, which we often have needed. Order, in which we’ve exceeded. Obedience, which often’s not fun. Laurels we hope we have won. i PKAOTICK MAKES PKRFW’T LICE did not like to practice her music lesson. When practice time came she would go reluctantly to the piano, sit down on the stool and begin her scales. She could play C and G fairly well, but D. A, E and B were ones she thought she never could play, and as a result she did not get along very fast. After she had stum- bled through her scales she tried triads and found she was always putting her fingers on wrong notes and was making a horrible discord. The arpeggios were even worse; she always forgot the fingering of them as soon as she left Miss Thackray’s studio. When she got to her pretty little piece she tried harder than before to make it go smoothly as Miss Thackray did, but. as may be expected, she made little progress with it. Alice felt rather tired when she was through with her hour of practicing, so when it was over she curled up in a big chair to rest a while. “You shameful girl, you didn’t practice well at all today. You get more careless every day, and if you don’t improve we all are going to run away.” “Wha—what?” said Alice. “If you don’t practice better we all are going to run away.” Before her chair, standing on real legs, were all the piano keys. One of them. B, had climbed up on the arm of Alice’s chair, and this was what had been talking to her. “Did you come out of my piano?” asked Alice. “We certainly did,” said B, ‘‘and we want you to sign a Magna Charta giving us our rights; namely, you will not abuse us nor use us in any way for which we were not intended, and you will practice faithfully on us for a full hour each day.” “What if I won’t sign your old Magna Charta?” “Then we’ll run away, as we said, and you’ll only have an empty piano box left,” answered B. “You dare not run away, because you are all mine and I won’t let you.” said Alice heatedly. “We can revolt, and that will suit our purpose, but come with us for a little visit and we ll show you something that may interest you,” replied B. “All right. I’ll get my coat and hat.” said Alice. “You needn’t do that, here we are already.” They found themselves in a large dancing hall filled with girls and boys. There was a man standing near a young girl and seemed to be trying to persuade her to play the piano so the dancing could go on. Alice heard her say, “I really can’t play, Mr. Browne.” “You used to take lessons, didn’t you?” said Mr. Browne. “Yes, but they didn’t do m° much good.” B looked at Alice. She said nothing. Mr. Browne went to another girl. “You’ll play for us, won’t you. Miss Black?” “Certainly, if you want me to.” Miss Black sat down at the piano and soon all the young folks were dancing contentedly. “Now we’re back,” said B, and Alice found herself in her chair again with all the keys before her. and B on her chair arm. “We must go home now,” said he, whereupon all the keys ran to the piano and jumped in. Alice sprang from her chair and, running to the piano, began to call for B to come back. Just then her mother came in and said. “What’s the matter, Alice?” “Nothing, mamma, only I wanted B to come back.” “I guess you’ve been dreaming. Supper’s ready now.” For several days after that Alice practiced as she never had before, and when the time came for her to go to Miss Thackray’s again, she knew her lesson perfectly. HELEN HOUGEN, ’17. HI HOSKINS AXl THK “MKLLOW DKA.MA” , Eben. did yer git around ter take in any of them stock company shows that were put on last week over at the Rapids?” Silas Hoskins, in one of those rare moments on a farm—a moment of leisure—thus addressed his even- ing visitor. Neighbor Eben, who had wandered over to Hoskins’ house, (frankly) quite for the want of some- thing more interesting to do. Si was in an attitude which always presaged volubility: he had perched his feet upon the kitchen table, and had begun to smoke. His neighbor, too, was theoretic ally com fortable, at least, for didn’t he occupy the one big rocker in the house? “No, Si.” drawled out Eben in reply, “I haven’t had a squint at the burg in well nigh two weeks. You know', my Ford’s gone on the hummer, and I’ve been spending all my extra time tinkering with the engine.” “Well, now. that’s too bad. Per you should have seen the snow I seen. It weren’t no high-flutin’ performance, but jest the kind of a thing you and me like ter see fer amusement. Well, I’ll tell you a little about it, and that’ll be as good as goin’, maybe.” He was silent for almost a minute while he dosed himself with smoke; and then started out on theatrical reminiscences. “Well, it was on the tenth, and the stores bein’ open, my wife Flora had it on her mind ter go to town ter git some fool thing—I fergit what it was now; and so we took the kids and piked ofT. After she’d bought what she was after, and I’d got my tobaccer, I seed that there was a show in town at popular prices, and so I sez ter Flora—I sez. •Come on, gal. let’s take in the sights!’ Well, I got two tickets, and we sort of divided the kids ’tween us. I took Georgie on my knee, and Flora she took care of Lillie, and nursed the baby. Old ‘Shep came trailin’ in. too. and crawled under Flora’s seat. And them seats— say. you’d think they was built jest fer little mites like Flora; but with me and Georgie in— twas perty tight squeezin’, you kin bet.” “Say, that reminds me of one time I got stuck in one of them seats,” began Eben. but he didn’t get any further. Si. feeling that a long- drawn-out narrative of the picaresque type was about to ensue, in- terrupted: “Now, jest wait till I get finished with what I was startin’ out ter say. Now—where was I? Oh, yes, in the opery house. Well, jest as we got sit down and I was a startin’ ter think that even if Flora and little Lillie were a crowdin’ me perty tight on the right, at least I had a little breathin’ space on the left; jest as I was a thinkin’ that, as I say. in comes two young chaps ter squeeze down on my left. And them guvs, yer know, began ter talk about shows right away, and to tell w hat they’d a seen, and what they hadn’t seen and I begun ter see as they were perty durn well educated -college folks, yer know. Say Eben. I’ll bet yer don’t know what ‘technique of the drama’ is, and •unity of mood.’ eh? Well, ’tain t so bad when yer know. But that talk’s too deep fer you, Eben, I reckon.” “Well, now, if you’d a give me time, maybe I could tell you.” “Now. Eben. don’t yer go pretendin’ ter know' what yer don’t know. But as I was a sayin’ , I was listenin’ to them high-flutin’ terms so bloked hard that I never seed that the rusher was standin’ afore me tryin ter git my attention. When I seed him he sez to me: ‘Say, you didn’t git your programs and numbers. At that he hands me I w o programs advertisin’ the brew ery’s beer, and tw o young tickets with numbers on in red letters. 1 takes the tickets and see that one had number 1322 on, 1 guess, and the other 1323—yes, them was the numbers. I takes 1322 fer myself and gives Flora 1323.” He paused a moment to reflect upon the humor of palming off such a combination of ill-omened numbers upon an unoffending wife, when Eben recalling a similar singular circumstance, broke in: “You know', my wife got a number something like that at some sort or other entertainment. Maybe it was 333. but--------'' “Yes. numbers is common enough. Kben, but as I was a sayin’ now, what was I a savin’? Oh, yes. I was goin’ ter speech about the pianer player. Say. he made that pianer sound like a full orchestra I’ll be bloked if he didn’t. And it was the liveliest jingle I ever heard. But that college gink didn’t know enough ter appreciate what he was a gettin , and he was makin' such a fuss and a sayin’ ter save the pieces— pieces of music. I suppose he meant—that I jest had ter nudge him so that he’d see that the curtain was bein’ pulled up.“ “ ’E didn’t like the music, hey, Silas?” “No. The stage, now, was all set up like a nice parlor, and the hired gal was a dustin’ the bric-a-brac things on the mantel. First whack she starts in to spout some family secrets, a tellin’ us how the land lay. as it were. But, yer know, them fool college blokes set in ter laugh, and I heerd one say ter the other, ‘Typically trite.’ Now, I didn’t have no more idea what he meant than did ‘Shep layin’ under Flora’s seat, but me and my woman studied it up in our Webster after we got home, and now we knows. Don’t suppose you know what 'typically trite’ means, do yer?” “Come to think of it. guess I have heard that term afore.” “No you haven’t, Eben. I never heerd it in all my.born days, and I guess you ain’t, neither. Well, as I was a sayin’, that gal was telling some pretty hot things, and I could see right there that a nice mess was a brewin’. Accordin’ to them guys aside me. she shouldn’t have gone and told it all. ‘Soliloquy is obsolete in the drama,’ sez they. But. yer know, I kinda like to have 'em tell me things confidentially. Seems as if the actorine’s a kind of givin’ you a little tip on the side kind of friendly-like, yer know. “Say, Si. speakin’ of friendly actorines did I ever tell you about that little stage girl friend o’ mine?” “Land sakes, yes, Eben. Don’t I know every one of them incidents and then some? Don’t get on that tack now. But, as I say, perty soon in comes a big. strappin’, handsome-like young chap—the what- you-call-it—hero fellow. Well, his name was Dave, and he’d jest come home from the woods, and this was his ma’s house. He was jest awful glad to see the folks, and he said so many nice things to his mother that it made tears come right ter my eyes, and I’ll be bloked if I could stop ’em. But Dave couldn't make no hit with them cusses on my left. It almost seems ter me that a feller who can’t appreciate a man like Dave ought to be taken out and shot. Yes, by gum. you’d a be sayin’ so. too, if you’d a seen the fine way Dave bore with all his troubles. Dave, yer know, had a half-brother—Jim was his name, and he pretended he was a regular saint, and most people thought that maybe he was, but yer know it didn’t take long fer me to see that he was a sure enough devil, a makin’ for Dave no end of mischief. Why, first he up and robbed the village bank and then fixed things so as everybody would be suspectin’ his brother. Then, as if that weren't enough for one day’s job, he up and kidnaps his ma’s hired gal. and then drops a piece of Dave’s shirt near the winder so as folks would think that there was a struggle, and that it was Dave as took the gal. Then the rascal began to be afeerd that she’d get away from him and squeal on him, and he’d git found out and put in the pen; so if he didn’t out and murder her! And along comes Dave. Of course, then everybody thinks agin it’s Dave as done it. Talk about your circum- stantial evidence! Why, I would a said that he was guilty on all of them charges if I hadn’t a seen with my own eyes that he wasn’t. Even his own ma was dead agin him from the very start, and Jim had Dave’s sweetheart so muddled up she didn’t know which side of the fence she was a settin’ on. An’ she got mighty close to gettin’ ketched fer bein’ a doubtin’ Thomas, too. The rascal tricked her into cornin’ up to the belfry in a lonesome-like, rickety tower, and I thought she was sure done fer. ‘Give me them papers you got!’ he sez, real awful- like. ‘Never! she sez. Then the planer begins ter give out some of them funny, creepy tones, and the shivers begins to sail up and down my spinal backbone. I sees then that the knave has a pistol, and was a goin’ ter shoot. I tell yer, I was a gettin’ perty excited. An’, by gum, he did shoot!” Turning to Kben, he said: “Yer don’t believe it, eh?” Eben merely blinked. “Well, honest ter goodness, Eben, he did. But, yer know, as luck would have it, the gun happened to be loaded with a blank cartridge. Jest then Dave comes in, havin’ dim up the belfry rope, and butts in so sudden-like that Jim falls plumb out of the belfry winder back- wards!” Si stopped a moment to reflect upon retribution to the wicked and then resumed: “We all clapped ter beat the band, and I gits up and hollers. ‘Hur- rah three cheers fer Dave!’ And there’s so much whistlin’ and laughin’ that nobody can hear the soft things that Dave’s supposed to be sayin’ ter the girl he’s goin’ to marry right quick.” Si stopped again a moment and viewed his auditor, who was in- dulging in one tremendous yawn. “As I sez. everything was cornin’ out lovely except fer the way them guys aside me was takin’ on. They was sayin’ as it was crude meller- drama. and makin’ insinuatin’ remarks about the way the pretty lookin’ girl was actin’. Finally I gets het up under the collar and sails right into them fools. Sez I, kind of warm-like: ‘Now,’ I sez. ‘if yer don’t like this here show, you got the liberty ter git out.’ And then I sez: ‘Now, who’s a gittin’ more out of this here performance, you or me?’ One of them answers right up that he was a seein’ twice as much in the show as I was, and I kin tell yer that that made me perty hot. I was jest about ready fer a fight when, after the curtain had gone down. Dave come out and ’dressed us all. ‘Now, I’m going to call off numbers for the tickets you folks has got,’ he sez. ‘and the feller that shows up the number I call off gets a brand new five dollar goldpiece.’ Then he hollers out loud-like: ‘Number 13, anybody got number 13? Number 13 step right up.’ I looks at my ticket and sees that it was 1322; so I hollers out: ‘Say, you got the front part of my figure.’ Well, everybody laughs at that, and I have to laugh at them. Nobody seems to claim number 13; so he calls out number 2 2. ‘Now yer got the hind part,’ I sez. Then he comes out heavy with number 1323. 1 grabs Flora’s ticket and runs down the center path a hollerin’: ‘Hey. that number—that’s my number—give me my five dollars piece! Silas put his hand in his pocket and brought out the precious coin to examine it again under the light. “Now, Eben.” he said, as he squinted at the piece to assure himself again that it was not counterfeit, “Eben. you jest tell me who got more out of that show, them educated guys or me. Tell me that.” But Eben couldn’t, for he had fallen asleep. FLORA HOSKINS. KnniSlSBi iiyiiliSgyiH THK MIGHTY LEADER An interesting story to you I’ll tell Of a notable prince who was called Herr Kell. And he ruled our school with main and might. For he never was wrong and always did right. A score of teachers this prince did pay, The order to keep in his realm each day. But, due to excuses and mischief, no doubt. Many students pursue this poor prince about. From eight in the morning till late into night The light from his office gleamed out very bright. Where he sat in his chair, with a pen in his hand. Copying numerous slips for the troublesome band. No wonder his face wore a wearied frown Beneath the black locks which came tumbling down. And the poor, tired hands, worn out from care. Had not the power to shove up his hair. But, nevertheless, he was stately and tall. Quelling the murmurs that passed through the hall. Quieting groups by his character rare, Stopping commotion heard on the stair. And the students were pleased to have him about. And all felt badly when school was out. For they missed the mysterious magic spell Of the faithful prince that was called Herr Kell. DOLORES WARD. Rl’TH FONTAINE. Specifications for the lf 15 Model Young Woman. 1. Streamline effect—usual dash and curves—adds to the grace and beauty. 2. Shafting visible. 3. Three speeds—social, home, office. 4. Equipped with a sparking device. 5. Self-Starter. 0. Power unlimited. 7. More hair top. (Mohair top.) 8. No upholstering. 9. Stung some lamp. (Tungsten.) 10. Extra tired. 11. Finished in rouge and carmine. 12. New' features. Price fully equipped and ready to go. An introduction—a marriage license. A REVERIE OF THK MAIN ROOM CLOC K ICK. tick. tick. One, two, three; how slowly the hours go by. My! it's lonesome up here in this school building. It’s so dark that I can scarcely see my own face. I wish that some one would come up here and play and sing or do something to relieve the silence. Ha! ha! It certainly was relieved a few weeks ago during the sixth study period. All the room was plunged in still- ness; every one was unusually studious, for there were about half a dozen teachers in the room giving examinations. Suddenly a crash smote upon the ears of the occupants of the room. Every one jumped: some turned pale and then blushed for doing so. Nothing serious had happened. Mr. Merritt had taken a seat upon the footlights which had been placed around the stage just the day before in readiness for a play which was to be given on the following evening, and the foot- lights were not quite strong enough to hold him. Hence the crash. Every one laughed heartily; some who wished to prolong the fun and anger the teachers continued laughing. Then Mr. Merritt told them the joke was all over; and once again the room was quiet. I am an interested onlooker, also, in the morning from eight to nine o’clock, when the pupils must walk on the balls of their feet. Some days ago I heard Mr. Kell and one of the janitors talking. The janitor was speaking in a very high, angry voice, and as he talked he gesticulated wildly. Seemingly he was very, very angry. I heard him say, “I’m not going to stay here any longer. I won’t be blamed for taking everything. There’s been so many things taken around thir here building and I won’t stand for the blame. Just tonight I went into Miss Johnson’s room and on the blackboard I saw, ‘Find the great- est common divisor and the least common multiple.’ I tell you I didn’t take them and I won’t be blamed for it. either!” I heard Mr. Kell chuckle, but the janitor was so flustrated that luckily he did not hear Mr. Kell. I have been less lonely this year than usual because there have been night school classes up here on several evenings of the week. When the night classes were not in session the plays were practiced or there was orchestra rehearsal. We have a very, very good orchestra this year. Doesn’t it seem funny? The orchestra is composed wholly of boys except for the pianist, Marion Philleo, and our leader. Miss MacBeth. This last week has been vacation and both the buildings have been scrubbed, oh, so clean! I don’t see, though, where my vacation has come in. First, they had to scrub my face till it shone; they scrubbed all the dirt off, though, so I can see through my glasses better. I had been thinking that I’d have to go down to Reichel’s to have my eye- sight tested. Besides, I have put in full time working regular hours all the school year. When vacation came I expected a settlement, but when I found that the school board wanted me to work on tick 1 struck. After considerable persuasion I decided that if they would crank me up again, as I had no self-starter, I would go to work again after my vacation. I have to be very careful of my deportment, be- cause I’m the most closely watched thing in the schoolroom. Isn’t it strange that often as I look at Marina Eichsteadt, Lillian Miller or Arthur Hatch I have never been able to catch their eyes; they are so muvh interested in those books of theirs that I often wonder if they ever think of me. I wonder if any one ever notices my nervousness. My heart some- times beats fast from nervousness. At other times, when I am fright- ened, it almost stops beating. I should think that if I had elbows so my arms could bend, in time I could become a great orchestra leader like Miss MacBeth. I don't see why clockmakers don’t make elbows in the arms of my tribe! My arras feel so stiff that it makes me imagine that I’m growing old. I’ve heard people say that one must cross the river when he dies, and as i|0 I’ve crossed the Wisconsin River once and had my nerves jarred just terribly (I had to go to a hospital for nervous prostration), I do not wish to cross any more rivers. It’s nearly graduating time again; soon the Seniors will be leaving and new pupils will come into the eighth grado. I remember when the Seniors first came into the eighth grade. Seme of them were badly- frightened. I felt like a grandfather to them; they all seemed so little and timid. Overhearing two of them conversing one day, 1 learned that they were afraid to raise their hands to ask for permission to speak, for fear the whole room would turn their eyes toward the blushing inquirer! They were too timid to walk to the back of the room, even! Goodness! If I were as bashful as that I'd be blushing all the time, because I must hang up here in plain view of every one. And talk about green! Why, those Seniors were as green as shamrocks! When they were Freshmen, cne day in physiology, so I heard, the teacher asked Dean Babcock; “Dean, after the food has been digested, or churned, in the stomach, what is it called and what does it look like?” expecting the answer, “It is called ‘chyme and it is a pulpy mass.” Instead of that. Dean replied innocently for he had not studied his lesson. “It looks like butter.’ That class will soon be gone from Lincoln High School. The valedictorian this year is Esther Eichsteadt, and the salutatorian is Ruth Fontaine. Let me see—how many pupils are there in that class? Oh, yes. I remember hearing Margaret Ragan say that there were thirty-five in the class and that it was the smallest class for several years. “But,” she added, “good things come in small packages, you know.’ Who are the officers? I wonder. I know that George J. Gib- son is the president, Wesley Natwick is the vice-president and Delma Padgham is the treasurer; but who is the secretary? Well, well, I just remember now! How could I forget it was Verna Welch, our accompanist! The class colors are yellow and white. Mr. Lowell, down there in that frame, I shall condescend to ask of y-ou the name of the class play. I cannot remember it just now. What’s that you say? Oh. yes; thank you. “The Fortune Hunter.” I think that will be a very good play; I’m going to see it and I’ll advise every one else to do so, too. The class motto is: “Can’t is un-American,’ is it not, Mr. Longfellow? I think that is a fine motto and I hope that when the Seniors leave they will remember their Senior class motto and live up to it. NORM A ROOD 18. Smile a little. Help a little, Push a little, The world needs you. Work a little. Wait a little. Hope a little, And don’t get blue. CAMPING UNDER DIFFICULTIES (Really True) NE day last summer Beany came to me and said. “Let’s go camping. Tubbage.” “Very good. Beany, but two are not enough. So we decided to get young Renee, since Fat was on a farm and no one knew when he’d be back. “Yes,’ his folks said, “he can go if he is careful.” I asked Fop if I might take my Remington .22, but he said. “And pay a dollar for a license for you or a fine if you are caught without one? Nothing doing! So about noon on Thursday we set out. We had the food and canvas in two carts. It was hard pulling and when we came as close to the spot as carts could go we had to tote it all on our backs through a swamp for an eighth of a mile. We fastened the canvas, a square piece about ten by ten for a roof, on four trees so that it would be six feet high at one end and three feet high at the other. Then we ran an old awning around the lower end and both sides. An old horse blanket with another sheet of canvas made the other end. Beany’s Sport and my Pat were with us, so we set the two carts on the sheltered side of the tent, wheels out with a blanket over the top, as a dog garage. We ate our lunch and turned in early to play schmier by the light of a bull’s-eye lantern. At eleven o’clock we went to bed in earnest and Renee had us up at six. He and Beany went after water with the .22, it was Beany’s, while I made a fire, cooked breakfast—weiners and fried eggs—set the table, an old suitcase that contained the dishes, and split some wood. I had just put our bottle of milk into our ice- box, a hole half full of water, in the shade of a small tree, when I heard a shot and in a few minutes Beany and Renee came up with the water and a red squirrel. It must have been watching me, for it was facing camp near the tent when Beany stole up and shot it. Beany was wet to the waist from the dew, and Renee, being shorter, was worse off. We ate our breakfast while they dried ofT. I skinned the squirrel. He was a lean old thief, so we put him on to boil. He needed it. Renee and I kept a fire under him and water around him, while Beany went out again. Pretty soon we noticed a couple of fellows out in the bush watching us, so we called them in. After a whispered consulta- tion they each seized a cucumber and bolted. Renee yelled something, so Peva turned round and threw the cucumber. It exploded like a shrapnel shell when it hit me in the face. Then he ran faster than ever. It was lucky for him that he could run fast. Beany came back before I had all the mush out of my hair. He had a squirrel with him. I skinned it while he and Renee prepared dinner. Then while the squirrel was frying I went down to the creek and soused my head. After that we ate our dinner, which consisted of fat fried young red squirrel, old lean stewed red squirrel, boiled potatoes and a fine fresh cabbage with roasted greencorn. Then we washed the dishes, put the butter into a glass can and put the can in the icebox, sat down and played hearts about two hours. We saw a squirrel, but although we followed him a long way we did not get a shot at him. Then we came back and played some more. We saw several squirrels, but did not get a chance to shoot any of them. At gg last I saw a huge gray brute who sat perfectly still while I put a bullet into his head. Imagine our surprise when he failed to fall. I hit him two more times, then Beany heard a snicker. It was Fat, who had come home the day we left, and was holding a stuffed squirrel on jjjj a wire. I felt like ducking him in the creek. “How’d you fin’ us. Fat? Renee asked. “Oh, Peva and Block saw you out here somewhere, and I knew this was the only place out here where you could stand up. An’ say, Tubbage, what was that about a cucumber?” “Shut up about cucumber or I’ll crack your head!” I spluttered, searching my hair for more seeds. ‘‘It’s none of your business!” “Well, you don’t need to eat me. I was just askin’ you.” he drawled aggravatingly. “Tub, you shut up. Fat, don’t make him any madder. Can you bunk here tonight?” said Beany. “Sure I can. I will bunk here tonight.” So we played four hands until along came a squirrel. Fat and I cleaned him while Beany and Hence went after water. After supper we played checkers a bit, and. of course, I won, for Hence and Fat are very poor players and Beany is not much better. We turned in rather early and in the morning it was drizzling rain. Since Hence’s time was up. Fat went with him to the edge of the woods and he started home- ward as soon as breakfast was over. We spent a dismal day inside preparing for a rainstorm, as it was coming down harder. Beany got a fine gray squirrel, which gave us some fresh meat and kept us in good spirits. At last we got two pails of water, made our ditch deeper and went to bed. About nine o’clock Beany awoke me and said that we all needed a drink. We drew lots to see who should go to the stump to get the pail. Fat got the short stick and was just sticking his head out of the flap when there came a roar of thunder and a glare of lightning that lit up the heavy canvas tent as if it had been cheese- cloth. The head came back quickly. “When you going to get that water?” asked Beany, and received the prophetic answer: “I reckon you’ll have all the water you want in about a minute.” And then it came. Bam, out went the light, but we didn’t need it. Crack! And then Fat yelled, “Dead cats and live ones, look up there!” Every ditch and gully on the hill was pouring barrels of water into the swollen creek. And no wonder. It looked like a cloudburst up there and it was coming toward us. Ham! Splash! Crack! It struck the creek. Zip! Roar! Boom! Hammer! It came to the side—our side. “ ’Tis the Old Nick a coming with a watering pot!” said Beany. ‘‘Has anybody here seen Hover?” sang Fat, and went on: “He’s j||j a shedding rain all over,” in a dull singsong. Zam! It hit the tent, over the canvas, under the canvas, around it, and through it poured the rain. Fat began again: ‘‘Water to right of ’em, water to left of ’em, water all over, volleyed and thundered.” “Cut it. Fat. It don’t do any good,” ordered Beany. “Well, it don’t hurt you.” went on Fat. “Honor the wet brigade, oh, the wet splash they made, half drowned, the six hundred.” “Nix, Fat,” I said, “let him be. He’s so nervous already he don’t know' w’hat to do.” “Well, all right, but every time I think of a good poem somebody has to butt in and spoil it.” We kept awake quite a while. Fat making jingles and parodies like this: “From Greenland’s w’ater mountains and India’s cloudburst strand, they call us to deliver their land from pouring rain.” At last I went to sleep with Fat’s nonsense and Beany’s protests ringing in my ears. The last I heard was: ’Work for the rain is coming,” and: “Shut up, you feller, or I’ll shut you up! See?” About six o’clock I awoke, or rather Sport waked me, so I crawled out, gave the “poet” a hearty kick and went outdoors. Then I built a fire. The sun was shining, so after breakfast we held a council of war to decide whether or not we should go home. Fat said ten words: “Why does the thunder rage?” and, “I’ll be drowned if I stay.” I said the same thing in other words, so Beany finally agreed to go home. Sport settled it by stealing our last loaf of bread, which Pat helped him devour. The swamp was a lake with a thousand islands, so we had to make a road through. Trees, stumps and branches were scattered everywhere, so we had a hard job. At last we had it finished. All hands took hold of the heaviest load and hauled it to the top of the hill. We left Fat to watch it, while Beany and I went back after the other load. When we came in sight of Fat sitting peacefully in the shade. Beany yelled: “Got any more nonsense ready. Fatty?” “Yep. Know what you’re doing?” Beany was crossing a small brush bridge. “Nope!” “Why,” he answered, stepping farther on. “crossing the Rubicon, and Fat ducked behind a tree just in time to dodge a piece of wood. When Beany had settled down to pulling again Fat came out from be- hind the tree. “Get back there,” shouted Beany. Fat smiled. “Nope. The die is cast; the stick, I mean,” and he laughed. The railroad track had been sanded since our going, so we nad to go round by the Irving schoolhouse and hit the sidewalk. When I reached home I ate a pan of fudge that I ran across, and went to bed till next morning. I never want to camp in a swamp again. STUB MORRILL. 17. Sights Seldom Seen Iloddy Mullen studying. Brazeau without an excuse. “Pet” without a toothpick. Ruth Fontaine walking home alone. Pschorr and Prout singing a bass solo. Brazeau and Shellhammer on friendly terms Ridgman not on his way to the Point. Fred’s hair not curled. Erwin Hagar—Talking to a girl. “Punk” with his hair combed. Coach Brown without a smile. Mi. Ehart without Miss Graves. Armie Smith doing the tango or two-step. Joe Folly with his German lesson. Mr. Baldauf without a paper or a magazine. The Boys’ Glee Club with all its members. Junior girls not trying to find a beau. Junior girls with class spirit. Mr. Schwede and Mr. Kell smoking. Mr. Wells not sleeping in Assembly. Miss Saecker without flowers. Oh, These Girls! ! ! He (with whom she has the pleasure of next dance): “Shall we dance or talk?” She (with that blas6 enthusiasm of an iron casting): “Oh, I’m so tired: let’s dance.” Can you guess who the fellow w as? MV (T NTE.MPORAItIHS: OR. A NIGHT AT THK “MOViKS1 N 1041) AST night I went to the movies at the Ideal. The pictures were excellent, but there were three reels that espe- cially interested me. These were the biographies of three of the chief men of today, who. in their earlier days, w'ere my contemporaries. I knew them all in this city, which was then called Grand Rapids, but later it was changed to Ahdahwagam, because of the trouble business men had with their mail, which often went to other states. The first reel was a biography of the great inventor, Mr. Roy Norm- ington. The scene was in the laboratory of this man. where he and two business men were seated at the table. He began to tell them the story of his early life, and while he told the story the pictures illus- trated it. In his early life he spent part of his summer vacation working in the laundry that his father and uncles owned. As he grew' older he spent more of his time in the laundry, and in that manner learned the trade. Soon he noticed that certain changes would make the work easier and would lessen the cost of the labor. However, he did not speak of these things. When his father and uncle withdrew from the business ( 1940) he was well prepared to equip the most wonderful laundry that the world has ever known. This ended his story, but the pictures went on to show how this inventor worked. The clothes were put in a basket at the home of the jjjj owner and transmitted by wireless to a certain door in the laundry, inside of which the clothes were marked by machinery. Next they were weighed so as to find the cost, then they went on to the scarioptic light, which separated the fast colored clothes from those that would fade. From this place they were taken to a little room where a great jjjj number of trained ants separated the woolen garments from the cotton ones. This done, they were taken to the tubs, bleachers, dryers, iron- ers and separator, which separated the clothes according to the owners, after this they were put in a basket, the bill was inserted and the basket was sent back by wireless delivery. In this manner the house- wife was enabled to send her clothes from the back porch at eight o’clock and to have them back again in perfect condition at nine o’clock. The second reel was the biography of the noted teacher of languages in the University of Wisconsin. Professor Harlow Morrill. This man is about to start in this city a class which will meet every week, so the story of his life was opportune. As a boy, he was short but well built. He did very well in his school work, and w hen tw elve years of age he skipped from the seventh B grade to the eighth. While he was in the eighth grade he took first year Latin. It was at this time that he became interested in languages. He liked Latin the best of all his studies, and studied on it more than on any other. When he was about fourteen years of age he liked to write crypto- §g grams that only he and some friend knew-; that is, he made out char- acters and figures to stand for the letters of the alphabet. Many times, just to amuse himself, he wrote these messages in Latin: in this way he received practice in language and cryptography. After completing his course at Yale he went to Paris, Germany and |jji Italy and spent years studying languages, after which he was recog- nized as an authority in all languages and a very good teacher. While working on a new cryptogram one day he discovered a code that would fit all languages. He has created, in this way, the great international language. By using Professor Morrill’s language, a per- M son who speaks only French may talk to an Knglishman who has never h|| heard the language before, and they will understand each other per- ! fectly. Then the pictures showed that Mr. Morrill is traveling all over the state in an airship, giving two lessons a day. He has classes in Supe- rior, La Crosse, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Ripon, Beloit, Janesville and Milwaukee. This ended that reel, but the manager made an announcement. He impressed upon our minds what a great man Professor Morrill is. Then he said that Mr. Morrill was to start a class here Monday morn- ing, and that the attendance at the first lesson would probably decide as to whether he would continue the class or not, and that all should attend, not only because he was once a resident in our city, but because he is an excellent teacher. The manager stated that all applicants for admission to this class must confer with Mr. Arthur Gazeley, Superin- tendent of the Public Schools of Ahdahwagam. The third and last reel showed Mr. Neal Conway, the scientific farmer. As Mr. Conway supplies all residents of Wisconsin with poul try products, it was well that every one in this city should know of his life. Even in his boyhood Mr. Conway cared intensely for outdoor life and little for school. When he was about fourteen years of age he and a friend went into the poultry business. They did not do very well together, so they separated. Mr. Conway made a coop and bought twrenty-five dollars’ worth of White Leghorn chickens. He bought a number of eggs and set them under his hens. In a very short time his business began to thrive. He at once recognized the great oppor- tunity that was before him in carrying on the chicken business. He worked faithfully until he had earned enough money for a bigger coop. Then he bought five acres of land southwest of the city, fenced it and transported his chickens to Leghorn Park. In his winter coops he established a large light. The purpose of this was to get more eggs in the winter. This is turned on at night, about four o’clock, when the chickens go to roost, so they will stay up later, and in the morning it is turned on at five, so they will get up earlier; in this way the chickens yield more eggs at a time when they are most expensive. He did a little truck gardening also, as it is an industry which can easily be carried on wLh the poultry business. His interest grew in this occupation, so when he had his poultry business well established he bought a farm in the southern part of the state. There he became interested in scientific farming. At the end of ten years he had spread the poultry business all over the state and had made several discoveries in agriculture. Among his discoveries in farming were that if the seed of an orange were cut in two and a half added to half an apple seed, and if this seed were planted, it would yield an orange tree that w'ould grow' in the North. The second and most important discovery was that if a thistle were grafted to this northern orange tree it would bear a fruit that could be treated in such a way that a medicine might be extracted from it. This medicine will cure the world’s most deadly disease, cancer. STANTON W. MEAD, ’17. Did you ever think? Did you ever sit and wonder. Sit and ponder, sit and think. Who shoots all the paper wads. Who scatters all the ink? The teacher stares and looks, Stares until her face is yellow; But never once does she stop to look At the frail, innocent little fellow. HE year of 1915 will be remembered for some time to come as the year in which G. R. fell into line with all big city schools and universities as regards a standard emblem. Hitherto each year has brought forth a dif- ferent form and shape of letter with which to adorn the breasts of the athletes winning them. As a conse- quence the value attached to them has not been as great as it might be, the honor of winning them of less importance, and hence athletics have stood in less favor than it seems probable they will in the future. The design adopted was worked out by Grim Nat wick, an old high school graduate, and is excellent for its simplicity and plain- ness. The new emblem will be awarded from now on only to those athletes who prove their worth, the number being limited in each sport. The only difference between the emblems for the four major sports—football, basketball, baseball and track—will be the size, foot- ball being the largest. It is hoped that with the adoption of a permanent athletic award of this nature G. R. will develop among the students of its High School the very highest sense of the honor of athletic achievement. H. E. RROYVN. A NEW FORI) STORY N Memorial Day I went to the cemetery in our automobile. I stopped the car by the side of the road and stepped out with my arms full of flowers. Almost as soon as my foot touched the ground I heard somebody scream, not I, then there was a crash. I was bumped and thrown to the side of the road. I was not injured. The car was a Ford! It had one of its lights broken, the fender was bent and it had internal injuries. It had to be towed to town. The owner threatened to sue me for damages, but I can’t believe that he had any claim on me. The next day, when I was reading the paper, I noticed an account of the accident. According to the report I had a broken leg and arm and a few minor injuries. I think they must have been misinformed, as I was perfectly able to drive our car home after the accident. You see, they didn’t know that the offender was a Ford! RUPERT HOUGEN, ’18. A HIGH SCHOOL MOVIE Introduction HIS five-reel moving picture will probably be the first to be shown at the High School by the moving picture machine which will be presented to the school by the four classes—the Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in nineteen nineteen: Time: 1(108. Place: Mackinac. CHARACTERS Father Marquette........................................Paul Arpin Chief Chingockgook.................................Roy Normington Laughing Water, the chief’s wife........................Helen Arpin Margaret, an eight-year-old girl...................Florence Weeks Brice, a sharpshooter..............................Rupert Hougen Louise..................................................Helen Harvie A DESCRIPTION OF MACKINAC ISLAND Mackinac Island is located on Lake Huron. The land slopes grad- ually, in some places, to the lake, and in other places there are high bluffs overlooking the water. This picturesque, rocky, thickly wooded island is about nine miles in circumference. REEL ONE Brice and Louise are seen starting for an afternoon walk. Brice is dressed in a hunting suit and I ouise is dressed in a Dutch costume, as they had just moved from a Dutch colony to Mackinac Island. She is picking flowers as she walks. They were walking slowly, admiring their new location and discussing how they would defend themselves from the Indians, when they saw in the distance two canoes filled with Indians. A large wooden cross could be seen on the front of the lead- ing canoe. As the boats drew nearer Brice and Louise could see that a white haired, elderly man dressed in black robes stood behind the cross. They were not frightened, as they knew that warlike Indians would not carry a cross, and that a white man would not be with them if they were on the warpath. Brice started hastily back toward the camp to announce the coming of the strangers. Louise would not follow , as she was determined to find out what the men wanted. By this time the canoes had reached the shore. The white haired man stepped out of the boat, followed by the Indians: then they all knelt down and prayed. When the white man had finished he arose and started toward Louise. She saw that he wore a chain with a cross on it, so she knew’ he came from some mission. He told her that he was Father Marquette, that he had been driven from the Sioux tribe by those whom he was trying to convert. REEL TWO The Building of the Blockhouse The next morning at sunrise Mackinac Island was a scene of action, as Father Marquette had told them the night before that the Indians might come to attack them at any time. Men were cutting logs, others were carrying logs to a place where a blockhouse was to be built, others were running steel pins through them to hold the logs together. The blockhouse that they were making was to extend around the few huts that the white people had built before the arrival of Father Mar- quette. At the close of a day’s work Brice made a fire and they all sat around it to listen to the tales that Father Marquette had to tell. REEL THREE The Attack—Capture of Chief Chingockgook The blockhouse had just been completed when little Margaret came running to Father Marquette to tell him that three canoes laden with Indians were coming. Brice was summoned. They looked anxiously over Lake Huron for the boats. They finally saw three small objects in the distance. There was a rush for guns and ammunition. By this time the canoes had almost reached the shore, and Father Marquette recognized them as Chief Chingockgook of the Sioux tribe and his Indian followers. The Indians stepped out of their canoes and gave their war dances and cries. Chief Chingockgook with his face smeared with warpaint was dancing the war dance. Brice fired a shot and killed an Indian, which made the rest run. Chief Chingockgook with one jump was almost out of sight. The blockhouse protected the settlers. Margaret decided that she must have her doll, which she had dropped quite a distance from the house, and so started after it. not making a sound by going out of a trap door at the rear. She had just reached her doll when an Indian seized her and ran to a canoe. Brice shot and killed one Indian, but did not hurt the other, who escaped with Margaret. The rest of the Indians were discouraged, as their arrows were nearly gone, and they made no impression on the people within the blockhouse. Just then the chief gave a signal and they all started toward the two canoes that were left. The chief had almost reached the boat when Brice fired a shot which caused him to fall to the ground. The other Indians stopped for a moment and decided that if they stopped for him they would be killed, as one by one they were falling. The Indians left their chief behind and fled for their lives. REEL FOUR In t!se Indian Camp Margaret was taken to a small tent and told to stay there and no� to try to escape, as a guard would kill her if she did. The next day the squaws came, in turn, to look at her, as a white child was seldom seen. Laughing Water came in to see her and took a great liking to her. Before she left she gave Margaret a knife and told her to cut the canvas of her tent at the back and to escape, after everything was quiet. She did as she was told, but instead of escaping, because she knew that she would not get back safely to her people, she went to the tent of Laughing Water and lay down beside her and fell asleep. The next morning Laughing Water awoke early and found Margaret fast asleep in her tent so she walked around her quietly and went to get her some food. When she returned she found Margaret wide awake, crying because she was so hungry. After Laughing Water gave her the food she talked to her in broken English which Margaret partly understood. By this time the Indian guard was nearly mad because he could not find the white girl, which would mean punishment for him. The other Indians also found that Margaret was gone. They decided to burn the Indian guard. Just when they were ready to. set the brush on fire under him Laughing Water came running out of her tent and told the Indians that she had helped the white girl to escape, as she loved her dearly and did not want to see her mistreated. So they untied the Indian and told Laughing Water that the chief would have to punish her when he returned. REEL FIVE The Surrender of Chief Chingockgook Chief Chingockgook was carried wounded to the blockhouse by Father Marquette and three others. After his wounds were dressed he was put on an animal skin where he fell asleep. At the close of a week’s time, after Father Marauette had talked religion to him and treated him kindly. Chief Chingockgook begged to be sent back to his people. Father Marquette said he would give him his liberty under the condition that Margaret be sent home. At first the chief refused. � but finally consented. The next morning Father Marquette, Brice and three other white men started with Chief Chingockgook to his people. They arrived and saw the squaws playing games with Margaret. They told her that she was to go home with them. She shook her head and said she wanted Laughing Water to go, too, or she would not go. The white people stayed in the Indian camp that night and the next morn- ing. After Chief Chingockgook had been thinking about the religion that Father Marquette had told him about and how kindly he had been treated, he decided to let Father Marquette preach among his people. That night the chief’s two bodyguards built a fire and they all sat around and smoked the pipe of peace. Every time after that that Father Marquette came to talk to the Sioux tribe Margaret would come and visit Laughing Water, and day by day they grew' to be better friends. Brice and Louise took many walks among the Indian tents, buying first a string of beads from a squaw and then a knife or bow and arrow from an Indian. Laughing Water’s punishment was a thing of the past. JANE TAYLOR. ’18. Proposition No. I A humorist is an artist. Given a humorist to prove that he is an artist. All humorists have a sense of humor. Humor is wit. Wit is a quick perception of relations between things. Relation between things is comparison. Comparison is proportion. Proportion is fitness and harmony. Harmony is music. Music is art. Therefore a humorist is an artist. „ _ —Q. E. D. Proposition No. 12 Breezes are blind. Given a breeze to prove it is blind. A breeze is a small wind. Wind is a zephyr. Zephyr is a yarn. ... • � � • A yarn is a tale. A tail is an attachment. An attachment is love. Love is blind. Therefore breezes are blind. —Q. E. L). (■ernian-American War American boys fire marbles and buttons on a German (? ?) The German retreats, but Americans receive punishment from Commander Schwede and Lieutenant Kell. A CAVE (a Real One) had wandered along the river bank for some distance, when we noticed a beautiful, attractive path leading off from the one we were walking along. We left our course and followed this path. It was beautiful; the trees and bushes had not grown across the path, as you find in many paths, but were even, resembling the cedar hedges which one sees about the yards of many private dwellings. The path seemed to lead into a small clearing. Directly before us, on the farther side of the clearing, was a door, beyond which a hill arose. In the opening were two beautiful flower beds. In the center of the clearing was a bed of salvia and cannas The grass was neatly clipped and the garden on the left side of the clearing showed much care. Near the door, which we had all been curiously looking at. stood a large hand-made chair. To the left of the ciair was a coal bin filled with coal. As we stood looking around, the door opened and a man of about twenty-five or thirty years of age stood before us. He was well dressed and had a strong, attractive figure. Mr. Rothschilds, as I afterward learned was his name, had been banished from Germany some five or six years previous; being an exile, he took refuge in America and. preferring to be alone, became a hermit. He was different than most hermits who live in crude dugouts or caves; he lived in what might be called a small underground castle which he had made in one of the most beautiful places ever seen. Mr. Rothschilds was a man who talked to few people. A farmer from whom he purchased his butter, milk and eggs; a storekeeper, from whom he obtained his clothing, food and necessary supplies quarterly were his sole acquaintances. Once in a great while he would speak to t'.e farmer s wife or children. My companion, the farmer’s daugh- ter, and I soon started a conversation with the hermit. My curiosity being fully aroused as to what was on the other side of the door, I asked what was on the inside. Smiling, he told us it was his home and asked if we would like to see it. Replying that we would, we entered, and he readily proceeded to explain how he had made the different articles and told us of those things which he had brought from his home across the sea. On entering we found ourselves in a pleasant room. The walls were of brick, covered with a rich, dark tapestry. On the tapestry were painted scenes of the Alps, the Rhine and different parts of Ger- many. The furniture consisted of a large arm-chair, a rocker, two straight-back chairs, a table on which stood a lamp, and a few books. The floor was of brick, covered with a rich, bright colored rug. The ceil- ing was of white tapestry with pansy designs. From this room led two doors. The one to the left led into a neat, pleasant bedroom. The walls of this room were hung with a light tapestry painted with a rose design. The furniture was of dark wood and consisted of a bed. a dresser, a table and a chair. On the table was a lamp and a Bible which contained the family history. Off from this room was a small closet. The other door from the living room led into a kitchen and dining room com- bined. The furniture in this room consisted of a stove, two chairs, a table on which was a lamp; a cupboard filled with dishes and food, and a woodbox. Everything was neat and the furniture looked as if it had never been used. Off the kitchen was a small storeroom. Mr. Rothschilds was forced to leave this beautiful place and happy dwelling about three years ago because of a summons he received from the king to return to his country to fight a duel. Before leaving he asked his neighbor, the farmer, to cover up the entrance to his home. Today if you were to go there you would find a large heap of ashes and stones blockading the entrance. Mr. Rothschilds, before becom- ing an exile, was a German baron, and. being involved in state matters, had been banished from his country. Mr. Rothschilds, or Baron Hans von Dippy, as he was known in his native country. was an artist and had painted the beautiful scenes which were to be seen in his home. He had won some fame as an artist before becoming an exile. News was received last spring that Mr. Rothschilds was killed in the duel he fought. G. D. J.. 1G. Favorite Songs Hod Mullen: “1 Love the Ladies.” George J. Gibson: ‘‘If That’s Your Idea of a Wonderful Time, Take Me Home.” Doc. Ridgman: “Oh, My Love” (J. D.). Delores Ward: “I’m Here and Here.” Ward Johnson: “I’m Ready to Quit and Be Good.” Joe Holly: “I Ain’t Got Nobody.” Stanton Brazeau: “I C’an’t Stop Loving Her Now.” Marguerite Ragan: “Just for To-night.” Dean Babcock: “When Along Came Ruth ” Ruth Fontaine: “You Were Made for Me.” Marion Philleo: “When He’s a Long, Long Way from Home.” Benton Philleo: “Girl of My Dreams.” Chester Ridgman: “The Little Old Ford. It Rambled Right Along.” Wanted More Worlds to Conquer............................ “Pet Schroeder A gum check room............................................Students A pair of scissors to cut up with......................Jerry Wetter An Automatic Silencer.............................■ • • rank Lynn ......................................................“Punk” McGlynn An appreciative audience..............Junior Public Speaking ( lass Automatic Compound Problem Worker...........................Freshmen Private Secretary......................................... Small Automobile Jack for Karl’s pocket.............Gretchen Jones More Time............................................Dean Babcock Little Yellow Pencil................................ Miss MacBeth Someone to flunk........................Mr. Baldauf. Physics Studies Someone to hold his hand and feed him fudge..............Mr. Kittell Someone to carry my feet ..........................“Rucks Natwick There comes a burst of thunderous sound. The Seniors drop their books. The gentle Juniors turn around. With worried, startled looks: For that rumbling sound declares. That another luckless Freshman Has tumbled down the stairs. AHDAHWAGAM STAFF . « EDITORIALS School spirit means, in its fullest sense, vim and pride enough to back up any undertaking whatsoever of the school. Here in our own school this is sadly lacking. We probably think that we have good school spirit, but if we have, even at that it isn’t one-tenth as good as it should be. Should we stop at having it good when wpe could just as well have it excellent? Should we be satisfied to stand back and see our teams either win or lose and not show' our appreciation of their work? This is what we have been doing, but it is time for a change, and each one of us should work with the rest of the student body for this change by backing up our teams in football and basketball, our casts in the class play, and not expect them to do all their own adver- tising in addition to all the work. We all do our share of talking about the “bum” school spirit, but how' many of us have done anything to try to better it? Some of us haven’t even taken the trouble to come out to the games, debates or plays, but yet we can talk about the poor support given. Hereafter let us all do whatever wre possibly can to help our school win honor and success, and by so doing give ourselves more pleasure in that success. What this school needs is a separate room that may be called a library. The library, in its present location, is not desirable. First, it is inconvenient for teachers and pupils. If a pupil wants to look up a topic he must go from his seat, probably on the Junior side, across the room to the eighth grade side. In doing this he has to cross the main room, and in many cases a pupil would rather let his topic go without looking up than pass in front of the main room. After find- ing his topic he has to sit in one of the eighth grade seats. If the owner of the seat comes into the room he has to move into another seat. It is inconvenient for the teachers, because they have difficulty in keeping track of the books. Many pupils like to congregate near one of the windows, thus making a commotion in the main room. A teacher must then go over to the library and separate the group, which causes a general expres- sion of hilarity from many who should have been studying, but whose attention has been attracted to the boisterous group in the library. A library would improve the general appearance of the school. It is a place for visitors to spend their spare time when visiting school. In addition to the visitors, many pupils would spend their free time in the quiet, comfortable library. Now many use the library as a place of reference and not as a pleasure. Very few of the pupils have cards, and those who have draw- but few books thereon. If we had a separate library room and each pupil had his own card. more interest would be taken in the library. 1 hope that on some future visit I may find a reading room and library among the rooms of the building. In any school that really deserves a name there is a feeling of interest, pride and loyalty in school interests which is known as school spirit. Pride in the beauty of the school and school grounds plays an impor- tant part in true school spirit and should hold just as prominent a part in everyday school life as any other special activity does. We are very apt to forget that the school grounds call for school spirit, and we neglect to do our duty by them. Deep-worn paths cross the grounds from every point that seems a little more convenient than the main walks. One morning, perhaps, we are a little later than usual, and as we were late perhaps a morning or so ago we ran across the grass to make a “short cut” just “for that once.” Rut the person just behind us is a little late, too, and, think- ing our plan is a good one, he crosses the grass also. That noon we are kept a little late and so we use the path we used in the morning, and perhaps the other person does, too. After a time our path seems much better than the old one. As a result the school grounds will soon resemble a geometrical problem, and green grass will be found only in patches. Then the fence around the grounds is in a dilapidated condition. At the entrance gate the boys wanting a “short cut” for their bicycles proceeded to take down the fence. The fence was nailed up and a sign requesting them to keep to the walk was placed in front of it. but we noticed that in a day or two the fence was down again. We all know that these things are wrong, and yet at times we neglect them, and so it does no harm to call our attention to them again and to refresh our memories, for if we worked together we could soon make them look much better without any expenditure of money. Let us all be a little more careful to make our school grounds a credit to the school and city, for we are often judged by our school grounds, much the same as a person is judged by his clothes. Then. too. our grounds could be improved greatly with little expense if we would transplant some of our native trees, flowers and vines. Our grounds are very large, but very bare. We might have more trees in our grounds: for instance, some elms, pines, sumac or other native trees set back of the building would improve the bare appearance. A hedge of sumac, lilacs or bridal wreath would be very pretty along the driveway, and each of these grows extensively in this part of the coun- try and would not be hard to secure. Native vines or tall flowering plants would hide the bareness of the brick engine room and add greatly to the general appearance of the grounds. At the entrances, especially the front entrance, the bridal wreath, lilacs, or a mixed border of some hardy perennials would solve the problem of making them beautiful. Then with the laying out of a few beds of shrubs and a liberal sowing of grass seed over the worn places in the turf, our school and surrounding grounds would be so greatly improved that we would feel angry with ourselves for not stirring ourselves sooner. If we, students of the High School, would become interested in our school grounds we soon would have no reason to be ashamed of them but we would be proud to show our grounds as a proof of inexpensive improvement backed by true school spirit. FOOTBALL TEAM From Left to Right Ridgeman Mullen Coach Brown Stark Natwick Babcock Johnson llougen Smith, Capt. Hill Johnson Holly Brost Chamberlain Schroeder Gibson % 7 � Mill FOOTBALL SEASON 3 football season of 1914 opened with the prospect of having as good a team as Grand Rapids has ever turned out. The school hoard secured the services of Harry E. Brown as coach and general physical director of the school. He came very highly recommended, having several medals and records attached to his athletic career at Michigan. Several of the players on the 1913 team were hack and with a host of promising material from the year before, the prospects were certainly fine. The call for candidates was sent out about a week after school started and the way the fellows responded showed that they were anxious and determined to have a good team. About forty turned out and were sent through the practice of tackling the dummy, punting, passing the ball, and running around the track as a pastime to get good wind. After practicing for about two weeks, the annual game with the Alumni was scheduled. The following teams were picked: High School Alumni Stark L. E Smith L. T John son. W L. G. . . . Stamm Hougen C Klug Gibson R. G . . . . Zimmermann Nat wick. W R. T Trudell Ridgman R. E Ragan Mullen Q. B Shellhammer .... L. H. . . Babcock. H. Babcock. 1) R. H.. . . Natwick. G. Johnson, M F. B Hill Referee—Baldauf The Alumni team, as can be seen, was composed of former stars, and as usual they were determined to run away with the High School team. This being the first game of the season and the first game of football for many of the players, the playing was rather ragged right through. The Alumni, however, succeeded in putting over their lone tally after a series of rushes in the second quarter. Hill finally going over for the touchdown. In the second half. Coach Brown changed practically the whole line-up for the High School and sent in the sub- stitutes. The Alumni succeeded in getting the ball as far as the two- yard line, but that was all. The High School did not seem able to advance the ball and therefore did not put the Alumni goal post in danger once. Ridgman was the one man that stood out for the High School. His tackling and offensive work were fine and he certainly showed his ability in the football line. The showing of the team as a whole was disappointing and the following week stiff practice was the regular order of business. The new jerseys came that week and the team looked very well in them. Our next game was with New London. October 10, 1914—Grand Rapids 94, New London 0. Of all the reversals of form shown in two weeks the High School certainly had the edge on them all. New London, confident of winning the game, was mystified by the speed and brilliancy of our team. The Rapids team, sore about their defeat by the Alumni, tore into the New London bunch and ripped off thirteen tonchdowi s. one drop kick, and eleven goals, before the final whistle blew. New London never made the first down once during the whole game and was forced to punt every time they got the ball. The High School team showed like a bunch of veterans and played the kind of football that fans like to see. fast, clean and full of pep. Merrill was scheduled for the following week. October 17—Grand Rapids 2, Merrill G. The score shows the com- parative strength of the two teams. The Merrill bunch took the High School by surprise, as they were not expected to have much of a team. Grand Rapids made its two points in the second quarter by throwing one of the Merrill men with the ball over their line for a safety. In the third quarter Merrill began to think they were going to be beaten, so they kicked on the next decision of the referee and refused to go on. The Rapids, showing true sportsmanship, conceded the point and pro- ceeded to wipe the field with them. However, in the last quarter, Merrill, by a fluke, managed to get the ball to the Rapids 5-yard line and thence sent it over the line. This took most of the pep out of the team and the game ended with the score in favor of Merrill. The ends on the Merrill team were good, but were outclassed by our men easily. The game was a kickirg duel, with the honors in favor of the Rapids. Although we lost the game, it was Won in the respect that every true sportsman likes to win games. We have neve • had a game with Merrill yet without having some kind of trouble with them. They do not seem to be able to understand how to win a game fairly and squarely without a lot of foul play. October 24—Grand Rapids 0, La Crosse 95. The week preceding the La Crosse game four veterans of last year's team were injured in practice at d it thus weakened our team considerably, as green men were necessarily put in their places. Grand Rapids held La Crosse at the start of the game and seemed to have a chance of holding when La Crosse started in making their scopes. The Grand Rapids team could not stem them at all and they seemed to make touchdowns at will. The team played as well as possible an 1 Natwick and Hougen played a fine game, as they time at d again stopped their opponents’ advance. Alter the game, the fellows were a’l dis-ou raged. Under the circumstances they did fine work, l a ('rosso had an excellent team and finally won state championship honors. They gave our team the finest treatment possible and are to be commended on the clean and manly way they won the game and treated the team. It is a pleasure to play with such a team though we lose. October 31—Grand Rapids 13, Wausau 7. The game with Wausau is the one game that Grand Rapids always puts everything into to win, and this year was no exception. The team put in good practice the w'eek before and had all its men back n fighMng trim and this game with Wausau will be long remembered. In the first half the Wausau team, by use of a forward pass, made a touchdown, and Ponde. their star fullback, kicked goal. In the second half Grand Rapids got started and made Wausau look like a group of first giaders trying to learn the art of carrying a football. AUer taking the ball from one end of the field to the other and making a touchdown, but failing to kirk goal, what did they do but slam back and do it all over again, making the score 13 to 7. This wras the Rapids’ best and most important game and the way the team showed up was magnificent. This game was the last ore for the captains, as Smith again broke his collarbone and Babcock twisted h's knee, putting them out of the game for the rest of the year. The queer thing about the game was the rooting. About a dozen girls went up with the team and equaled the Wausau rooters in yelling even in the first half, when Wausau was ahead. In the second half Wausau shut up entirely and the girls had it all their own way. Between halves Wausau had a snake dance in the middle of the gridiron, but the charm did not work and after the game silence ruled. The second team played the second team of Wausau and put up a fine game. Although Grand Rapids Seconds made two touch- downs. the referee disqualified both. Wausau Seconds managed to get one over. The game ended 0 to 0 in favor of Wausau. The second team have some fine material for next year’s team. Holly and Mullen starred for the Rapids in the first team game and Chamberlain and Schroeder for the Seconds. November 7—Grand Rapids 7. Stevens Point 7. Not having played the Point for three years for different reasons, they were scheduled to play on November 7, our only open date. Stevens Point always did have a strong team and they surely had one this year, although we should have beaten them. In the first half Grand Rapids played them off their feet and put over a touchdown and kicked goal. Several times they were within striking distance, but failed. In the second half the game seesaw'ed back and forth, neither side gaining anything. The game began to look like a victory for the Grand Rapids team. As the end of the game drew near. Grand Rapids held Stevens Point for downs and forced them to kick, which they did. The safety for Grand Rapids accidentally dropped the ball and West, the Stevens Point star end. grabbed the ball and went over for a touchdow'n. The goal was kicked and the score was tied. The Rapids took a brace and would have had a touchdow'n again if time had not been called. The Stevens Point touchdown came purely by luck, as can be seen, but at that they put up a mighty fine game. The line-up was as follows: Stevens Point Grand Rapids Holman L. E Gibson Mosev L. T Horn L. G Hild .... c Bidaul R. G HU1 Marti ne R. T West R. E Ridgmin Burns L. H Brow'n R. H Holly Eagleburger . . . . F. B Anshutz Q. B Referee—Atchison November 14 Sparta 13. Grard Rapids 0. The last game of the football season was with Sparta, our old rival. Sparta had practically the same team that they had the year before and outweighed Grand Rapids 15 pounds per man. They wrere fully confident «hat they would duplicate their last year’s score, if not run up a larger one. Sparta had a fine team. They were fast and were wonders on pulling big end runs. At the start of the game Sparta had it all her own wav, but not for long. Grand Rapids tightened up its belt and it was not until the second quarter that by a ser es of line bucks they slipped a touchdown over and kicked goal, making the score 7 to 0. In the second half. Grand Rapids got the ball on the 10 and 15-yard line three or four times and once on the 2-yard line, but lacked the punch to put the pigskin over. Just before the close of the game, in the last three minutes, Sparta slipped by the Grand Rapids team for another touch- down. In fact, it was so dark that the man could hardly be seen. Sparta failed to kick goal. It was now' dark. The game closed with the ball in Rapids hands. Mr. Hassett of La Crosse consented to referee this game, but his decisions failed to please the spectators, with the result that there were several riots. Mr. Nicho) of Sparta was put out of the game in the third quarter for rough work. On the whole, however, Sparta played a good, clean game. Hougen and Johnson put up a fine game. Several times it was Johnson’s punts that saved the Rapids goal. Johnson is some kicker. His punts averaged between 40 and 50 yards all year. This game closed the season, and although it was not so successful as last year’s, it was mighty good just the same. With practically three-fourths of the team new men, the season was very successful, and with the material left, next year we ought to pull down the state championship. The team did its best in every game and that is the best statement which any team can have pronounced upon it. REVIEW OF THE FAST FOOT HALL SEASON The football team of the season just passed deserves to have said of it above all other things that it played as a team and not as a mere collection of individuals—and this is the best that can be said of any football team. Ernim Smith had very little chance to show the average spectator the stuff of which he is made, for soon after his election to the cap- taincy he sustained an injury to his collarbone in practice that kept him fretting on the sidelines. Not content, however, to lie back, and consider himself of no further use to the team. Smith was out every night helping to drive the men into shape. With his shoulder appar- ently well he went into (Irand Rapid’s most important game (Wausau) and showed his fighting spirit for the few minutes allowed him; after which he was carried to a doctor’s office with a rebroken collarbone. Smith deserves a great deal of credit for his interest in athletics, and for the fight he invariably shows. Dean Babcock was chosen to succeed Smith as field captain, but some peculiar fate seemed inexorably to pursue those chosen to lead. Dean being forced out of participation by a wrenched knee in the middle of the season. Babcock played his position with a snap and a display of head work that is seldom equaled by a High School back. If he could have played throughout the season, he would have been hard to beat anywhere. Wesley Xatwick was the only captain who managed to survive the ‘jinx” which followed the team. Any jinx would have a hard time keeping it licks down for long. A tough proposition—this Nat wick, one would say—a man to stand any amount of hard knocks. Rucks played most of the season in the line—a famously good line, by the way in the position of tackle. Did I say tackle? Why, yes—tackle was his middle name. Ask any of the men he tried it on. Rucks is one of the best of the really good players you run across in High Schools. To believe in his ability to lead—to whip a team into action all you need is to have seen the Sparta game. After this exceptional list of captains the men range themselves in no particular order. They are all good, hard, conscientious players, v ith ratural sprinkling of faults, which have no place in a chronicle of this kind. As, of couise, it becomes necessary to arrange their names in some kind of order, we will use a haphazard one and take them as they come to mind. Harold Hill proved himself an exceptionally valuable second team man: for when the “shake-up” came, due to the injuries before men- tioned. Shaw fitted into the old line like a brick in a wall (one might almost say, an apt illustration, for it must be agreed that Shaw is a brick and you can ask Wausau if the line didn’t answer all the purposes of a brick wall). Speaking of Wausau, that was where Shaw got in some of his best licks. After playing a bone-racking second team game with only a fifteen minute rest, he was called upon to fill the gap caused by Smith’s injury. Wausau thought they’d got something soft, but they changed their minds with appalling suddenness after an attempt to buck through his position. Shaw proved his strength, his endurance, and his right to the G. R. in that game. Joseph Holly might have changed the hard fought Sparta defeat to a victory had he not been compelled to keep to his citizen’s clothes at the very last minute, by reason of a had knee. Earlier in the season Joe had been worked into Babcock’s position at tight, half, a place he seemed born to fill. On a play designed especially for him he invariably hit the line like the German bullet he is hard and true. The Kaiser plays with a vim and energy difficult to check. Twice he tore through both the primary and secondary defense without aid from the back- field for touchdowns, thus bringing to Grand Rapids the much coveted Wausau victory. Leslie Hougen proved to be probably the most valuable find of the season. Never having handled a football and knowing practically noth- ing of the game to begin with, hi brought upon himself much laughter and boisterous comment during the early fall days; but as he gradually “caught on’’ and found the place for which he was naturally fitted, no more laughter was heard. By the close of the season he had proven himself to be the mainstay—the central holding force in that brick wall line—thus commanding the utmost respect and admiration of his fel- lows. The best part of watching him play was the fact that he unde- niably enjoyed every minute of the scrimmage and fighting that surged around, but never through his position as center. On the offense it was his custom to open a hole “as wide as a barn door” th-ough the opposition for his backfield to charge through. Above all the praise that is coming to Hougen for the way he played his position, is that due for overcoming the initial difficulties of making a place for himself in a game of which his ignorance was colossal. Glenn Shellhammer promised to be one of the most useful men on the squad. He is what is aptly termed a versatile athlete in that he could be used in a number of different positions. Perhaps it was this very fact of being so easily adaptable that kept Shelly from making any permanent place for himself on the team. Last year he gained valuable experience at his position on the line as center, but his lack of weight, combined with a natural fleetness of foot and a growing adeptness at catching the forward pass, transplanted him to the back field and later to left end. Shelly showed his best form of the season in the last game (Sparta). Sent into the conflict when it became apparent that forward passes were our only hope, he played his end of the passing game for all it was worth helping to put the ball within half a dozen feet of the Sparta goal. Shelly deserves a good deal of credit for sticking to his determination to play football when the odds seemed strongly against him. Malcolm Johnson brought fame upon himself in every game of the season, without exception, which is a good deal to say of any player. He was our one dependable kicker. More than a few times Pal and “the line” worked hand in hand to save our threatened goal line—“the line” would hold the enemy for downs under the shadow of their own posts, and Pal would punt out of danger. At La Crosse, where the boys went to see the parade, he seemed to be the only paving stone that jutted up high enough to cause said parade to stumble and halt. Pal played an equally dependable game at fullback or tackle—to which po- sition he moved in the last part of the season. George Gibson stands as a shining example of what a man can do by constant practice and perseverance. At the beginning of the season our ends were deplorably weak. No one loomed up sufficiently strong to adequately fill those two berths left vacant by graduation—and a broken collarbone. Gibby had decided earlier in the season that he wanted to be something more than a second string man and he there- fore set himself into the position as end. For a long time it looked as though his lack of real football knowledge and his rather slender build would drag him down and prove too great a handicap. As the season progressed, however, George got a glimmer of a football idea and a little “mad up,” which two attributes will bring almost any man out of mediocrity and turn the calcium on him. Gibby did some happy combining, and before he quit there was scarcely an “interference” in the state that he wouldn’t have been able to spill with neatness and dispatch. In short, George made an end that fitted in smoothly with the rest of the line. He couldn’t have done more. When Chester Ridgman had a head-on collision with Rucks Natwlck in practice one day before the opening of the season we lost a man whom by all laws of the precedent should have been perhaps the most valuable man on the team. Playing a truly stellar game the year before, and with his excellent experience behind him, Doc was certainly well equipped to play his position at right end. In a team where speed was so strikingly lacking he could not have failed to add. with his running strength, a score or two to the team’s total. As it was, Doc was obliged to lie around and nurse his sick shoulder while the other boys were getting strong, and by the time the shoulder healed he was under a great handicap as far as physical condition went. He still showed spurts and flashes of the old Ridgman, though, as long as his wind would last, and made perhaps the most needed long gains at Wausau, when he tore toward the opponents’ goal on a long tack through most of their secondary defense and made a run that put the ball within striking distance of the goal. Howard Mullen ran the team without a word of dispute from the men, which speaks well both for Hoddy and for the team as a whole. No machine will run efficiently whose starting lever is weak or uncer- tainly worked—just so a football machine whose quarterback lacks strength and decision is of little value. Mullen lacked neither attribute on the football field. If his strength was sometimes misdirected or if his decision was not always exactly the right one. that is perhaps only human, and surely Hoddy made up for it by sheer aggressiveness, pep and enthusiasm. During the season he seemed to have a mania for spearing his opponents passes a very bad habit from said opponents’ point of view. With a little more experience and training Mullen would be bound to prove an invaluable asset to any team. Lawrence Brost is a marvel of muscle and endurance and nowhere has he shown it better than in his position as guard on the team this past year. Brost is another man who came out for football with prac- tically no working knowledge of the game and polished himself up into a shining little star—not so little, either, for the rock of Gibraltar itself could be no more stable and uncompromising in event of attack than he. He was one of the five men who stood on their own one yard line at Wausau and held for four desperate downs without yielding an inch, and five minutes later repeated the performance for three more terrific attacks. We can say nothing better of Brost than that he was one of the bulwarks of our defense all through the season. Charles Stark brightened the dimness of our reputation for speed again and again when he sailed down the field under a punt and nailed its recipient in his tracks. Molly is a good speed merchant and a reliable catcher of passes, hence his appearance at end. In another year, with his experience and a little added weight, there will be no denying Molly a permanent berth for the season. Louis Schroeder has the making of an excellent smashing end. His chance to show his ability didn't come very often the past year, but when it did he put all his strength behind his shoulder and w'ent into the line hard. James Chamberlin got into the limelight just once, and that in our final game. Jimmy showed a steady hand and a clear head on this most crucial occasion that would have done a more experienced man ijjj credit. Chauncey Millenbah. by virtue of his various qualifications, had a hard time fitting into a permanent place. Chub played in most of the games and in most of the back field positions. That's going some for a first year man. Chub is a regular live chunk of muscle, and a hard man to hurt. Give him another year of experience and he should de- velop into a most dependable man. Ward Johnson has been saved to the last to make a spectacular ending, if you will. To look at Ward with an unprejudiced eye one would say, “Here is no football player.' He never would do—he's too small. Unless perhaps he could be used at quarter.” But once hav- ing seen him play, no one could look upon Albee with a wholly unpreju- diced eye. Perhaps the most significant thing you say of him is that one acquainted with Ward on our gridiron would refuse to admit he was small—even in stature. Now Albee didn’t even play in the back- fleld. With all his slightness of build he played tackle! What that means as to defense you can easily gather from previous mentions of the line; what it means as to offense you cannot realize unless you had followed the fortunes of the team closely all season. You might have a glimmer of an understanding, however, if you had seen the Sparta H or even the Stevens Point games. The cry was always—‘‘Give it to Albee,” again and again repeated. And give to Albee is just what Mullen did, and each time it meant yards and yards for us. His interference wras good, but more than that, he knew' how to pick his holes and take every inch they gave him. Yes, Ward was a good football player. And without our accidents, who is wise enough to say what a team we would have had? It would not be right or fitting that we should close this section without a mention of three other men. “Dimp” King and David Levin never had the ghost of a show, for a snapped collarbone and a broken wrist put claim upon them. They should be heard from next year, || however, for they have in them good possibilities. And finally, who I would be cruel enough to put a “finis” to this page without word of one who stuck by the team through all its vicissitudes, always ready to fill in. and take his share of the hard knocks if necessary, and always there with the saving grace of good humor. “Punk” McGlynn deserves his mention here, though upon his noble bosom is no monogram of honor. At La Crosse he stood up like a man, as often as our opponents would let him, and took a really tremendous punishment from them without showing for an instant any kind of a white feather. Hnlu IHc III mi It took a little courage. And a little self-control, And a grim determination. Before we reached our goal. It took a bit of striving, And a firm and stern-set chin. No matter what the battle was, If we really wished to win. There was no easy path to glory. And no rosy road to fame. Life, however, as we viewed it. Was no simple parlor game. But its prizes called for fighting. For endurance and for grit. For a rugged disposition, With our don't-know-how-to-quit. We have taken blows and given them. We must risk, and we must lose. And expect that in the struggle We will suffer from a bruise. But we have not winced nor faltered When a fight we once begun. We were men and faced the battle, That’s the only way we won. GEO. J. GIBSON, 15. BASKETBALL TEAM From Left to Right Stark Smith Coach Brown Prout Levin Nat wick M. Johnson, Capt. W. Johnson BASKETBALL— 1SH 1-11)1.1 RTLY after football season dosed, plans were made for our basketball team. Coach Brown sent out a call for candidates and about fifteen fellows came out; more men came out later. The material on hand was promising, as three of last year’s team were on deck. Smith, center, was still laid up with his broken collar- bone, and did not get into the game for some time. The class tournament was scheduled to take place the week before Christmas ai d the number in attendance at the games showed the enthusiasm of the school. The Freshmen showed up unusually well and cleaned up both Sophomores and Continuation classes, but they met their Waterloo when they came up against the Seniors, who did not allow them one field basket. The Juniors won all games except those played with the Seniors. The Seniors won the tournament. Later upon playing the faculty the Seniors were defeated 1(1 to 15. On December 29th the annual Alumni game was scheduled. Score. Alumni 19, High School 10. The Alumni had two complete teams in the field and were out to win. The game was a very good exhibi- tion of amateur basketball as neither side had much practice. How- ever, there were hashes of team-work every once and a while. Al- though we lost this game it showed us some of our weak points and that the team needed some good practice. Very little roughness occurred in the game. Dean Babcock twisted his knee, which put him out of the game for the rest of the season. LINE-UP Alumni High School Mohlki C. ... Starks Babcock. Hill.. . . R. G Ridgman Ragan. Johnson.. L. G Nat wick, W. Nash, Weeks. . . . R. F . . ..Babcock, Levin Nat wick, D L. F January 5—Lawrence Freshmen 12, Grand Rapids 13. The first real game was scheduled with Lawrence Freshmen, who had a reputa- tion all over the state for good playing. Grand Rapids played some basketball, and, as the score shows. Lawrence did too. Although Lawrence expected to win, they were loud in the praises of the treat- ment accorded them here. They played a good clean game and were good losers. January 22—Wautoma 13, Grand Rapids 3G. The team added another scalp to their belts by defeating the fast Wautoma team. This game gave the team the mir h-needed practice and experience that is needed in a pennant race. Smith. Prout and Johnson did most of the heavy work for the Rapids. The second team was put in in the second half to sharpen up on. The Rapids male five field goals and six free throws, while Wautoma made six fields and one free throw. January 29— Scandinavia 10, Grand Rapids 3 7. The first trip out of town was made when the team went to Scandinavia, and they surely covered themselves with glory. Scandinavia never had a chance once through the game and would no have scored at all had not the fellows eased up a bit and let them slip a few through the rim. The team showed up surprisingly well. February 5—Marshfield 21, Grand Rapids X. The team met its first defeat at the hands of their old rival, Marshfield, but never did a team lcse harder. The game belonged to anybody up to the last minute and was fast all the way through. Reynolds for Marshfield did most of the work and made most of the points for Marshfield. Everyone in the Grand Rapids team played a good game and it would be hard to find a star. Although we hated to lose to Marshfield, we consoled ourselves with a dose score. February 12—Wausau !6, Grand Rapids 24. The most important and fastest game of the season was played and won by Grand Rapids when they cleaned Wausau up and pushed them out before a record- breaking crowd. Wausau put up some game, but oh you Grand Rapids! Not once did Wausau lead, but several times they were near it. The game was exciting, and there was some brilliant playing. At the end of the first half the sco e was 18 to 13 in favor of Grand Rapids. The winning of this game put the Rapids in line for cham- pionship. February 19—Stevens Point Normals 11, Grand Rapids 10. The week after the Wausau game the Stevens Point Normal Huskies came down and were going to show Grand Rapids Some basketball. Need- less to say, they were Left. Although it was the fastest game played on the home floor th!s year, it showed just what we lacked— teamwork. The peculiar thing about this game was that the Normals did not score during the first half, and the half ended G to 0 in favor of the Rapids; but in the second half they surely got started and just before the whistle blew they dropped in a final field basket that won the game for them. February 2G—Weyauwega 15, Grand Rapids 12. vVeyauwega showed up surprisingly strong and defeated the Rapids team by one point— teamwork. Grand Rapids played ragged basketball and did not seem to be able to get together. The first half ended in favor of Weyauwega. G—0. In the second half the team showed Hashes of good playing and tied the score 10—10, but from then on they could not get a ball through the net. The same evening Nekoosa beat the city team 22 — 1� , winning the pennant in the Trolley League. March 5—Stevens Point 11, High 23. After losing two games. Grand Rapids braced up and defeated the Stevens Point crowd with very little trouble. The floor at the Point was fierce, as the game was played in a roller rink on a slippery floor. The Pointers had soaked their shoes in kerosene and they walked away with the Rapids in the first half by a score of 11—5, but in the second half the Rapids men were wise; they did likewise and refused the Pointers a score from that time on. Grand Rapids ran up seventeen points to Stevens Point’s none. This game put a little life into the team; it showed that they were still in trim for the championship. March 13—Wausau 34, Grand Rapids 17. The winner of this game was to go to the tournament, and the result shows that wre lost our chance. Wausau was there to avenge their last defeat at our hands, and they did. Grand Rapids started out all right and had the game cinched the first half the score being thirteen to eight in our favor. In the second half Wausau started out with a rush and didn’t stop until they had more than enough to win. Wausau was used to the normal floor and that, in one way. accounts for their victory. The Rapids lost its grip in the second half, and the result was disastrous. March 11—Marshfield 19, Grand Rapids 12. Oshkosh had decided to have a tournament and Grand Rapids was asked to compete, which they did. Each team was to play some other team on this schedule and if it lost it was to be disqualified for the rest of the tournament. Grand Rapids played Marshfield and had the game down fine the first half—eight to five in our favor, but in the second the old jinx came back, and we lost. The boys put up a fine game at that, and if we had had a further chance we should have been higher up at the finish. Fond du Lac finished first at the tournament. March 2G—Thorp 22, Grand Rapids 10; Stanley 2G. Grand Rapids 20. Our final games were at a tournament for the high schools in this vicinity, at Stevens Point. This was an elimination contest also, and any team that lost its first two games would be disqualified. The Rapids’ first game was with Thorp, and Thorp showed surprising strength. We had practically our entire second team in and were saving our first team for the evening. Thorp obtained the lead early in the game and kept it. That evening Stanley played Grand Rapids and we started out well. As usual the Rapids score at the end of the first half was 14 9, but the Rapids let up and Stanley tied them at the end. and before the whistle blew managed to make three more baskets in about as many minutes, which meant defeat for us. Although the basketball season did not end as successfully as we hoped it would, nevertheless the first few games showed what Grand Rapids could do if they wanted to; as the team had several new players besides the old it will be practically the same next year, and if we get as much fight in the games next year as we did in the first game this season. Grand Rapids will be heard from at the tournament. The members of the 1914-1915 basketball team gained for them- selves a very peculiar notoriety. Although the season as a whole, could hardly be called a successful one, the boys never failed even in their most disastrous games to distinguish themselves in the first half of the game. It does not seem an exaggeration to say that Grand Rapids was superior to. or at least the equal of. any team in the state during the first twenty minute clash—and yet during the last half of the season the boys appeared to be utterly outclassed by every team they met in the final period of play. This fact speaks for itself and needs no comment. Malcolm Johnson was chosen to lead the squad as captain. His speed and clever handling of the ball helped Grand Rapids into the limelight early in the season. A cut over the eye and a bad knee held him back from the middle of the season on to the finish. It seems worthy of note here that, as in football, it had to be the captain that sustained the injuries. The other players escaped without anything worse than minor injuries. Robert Prout came to the school with a good reputation as a player, and except for a short time at the start, he lived up to it won derfully. His extreme length and suppleness of wrist caged a large number of Grand Rapids’ baskets. Ernim Smith played a great game at center as long as his strength held out. His three years of experience showed up well. Smith played a fast, clean game, and most of the plays seemed to center around him when the Rapids started to win a game. Natwick, our star football athlete, lived up to his reputation by playing a wonderfully heady game all the season. By reason of his strength Grand Rapids was saved many times from having a basket scored on them, because he could handle three or four men at a time. Natwick always plays a fast game. Ward Johnson was another shining star. Ward, though on a com- parative scale of size with some of his opponents, was small, yet in every case he made his opponent look like an amateur, by means of his speed and endurance. Molly Starks and Dode Levin were two players who were not in it as much as the rest of the team, but when they were in they starred in their respective places. They will be back next year, and with their help Grand Rapids surely ought to be upon the basketball map. HARRY K. BROWN Coach and Physical Director Athletic Association AKI.Y in the fall a meeting was held in the Physics Labora- tory to reorganize the old Athletic Association, which had fallen into decay. Much enthusiasm was shown by the students, among whom were girls as well as boys. After various speeches by members of the fac- ulty and the students, the following were elected: George Gibson....................Assistant Manager Harry K. Merrit...........................Secretary Stanton Brazeau...........................Treasurer According to the V. I. C. A. rules, the Principal of the school must be the Manager, which position accordingly was tilled by Mr. Kell. The officers and members are to be commended for their determination to make the association a success, which they certainly did. JOE HOLLY, 16. IXTEKSrHOLAMTIC DEBATE HAND RAPIDS met Wausau at Grand Rapids and Marsh- field at Marshfield in debate this year. Defeat was our portion in both cases. In constructive argument, we more than held our own: in rebuttal we offered ex- tremes. Mr. Holly received the highest individual grading given any speaker in the triangle and will re- ceive a Lawrence blanket in consequence. Next year each team will be provided with the traditional forensic material—a glass and a pitcher of water- possibly a mascot in addition, and then perhaps the gods will smile upon us with greater favor. Included in our team this year were three Juniors and three Seniors, with some variety of forensic talent: Mr. Johnson.—Expert mathematician, master of charts and “Who’s 1 Who?’ Mr. Gibson.—Never a more able preacher of the duty of the strong toward the weak, but “arbitration” penetrated his shield and held him hors de combat till a counter attack was so longer possible. Mr. Holly.—Anything less than the maximum military efficiency Holly and the other Germans will not stand for. His biood boiled and he gave such a rebuttal that he gained the highest grading given to any of the eighteen debaters in the triangle. Mr. Schroeder.— Knight of the toothpick. It will be of interest to note that Louis discarded this weapon at Marshfield and lashed the enemy with his tongue. The trouble with Louis is that he thinks much faster than he can talk, and when the caboose goes so fast that it gets ahead of the engine, the resultant telescope stops traffic for a time. Mr. Brost.—Let me, like Arnold von Winkelried, gather all of the arrows of the enemy to my broad chest, or carry their cohorts off bodily on my shoulders, and we will win; but when an argument hits my solar plexus, you must give me considerable time for preparation for rebuttal. Mr. Sullivan. “Gentlemen, there is no more possibility of war with any European nation in the present or immediate future than there is of lightning striking our houses at this time of year.” And when an Irishman says there is no possibility of a fight, it carries weight. This page would not be complete without mention of the work of our alternate. Mr. Klug, as porter, librarian, typist, cataloguer, and cus- todian of the archives of the debating teams. Miss Lynn: “Oh, all they have in Oshkosh is an asylum.” Mr. Kittell: “Beg pardon. Miss Lynn, but the asylum is five miles out of the city.” Miss Lynn: “That’s nothing, our Poor Farm is three miles out of Grand Rapids.” Mr. Kittell (with an irrepressible giggle): “Oh. and do you walk in every morning?” Success is the child of two very plain parents—punctuality and accuracy. A good way to find a girl out is to call when she isn’t in. James Sayler wants to know—If a rabbit were painted on Schwede’s head, if it would be a hare (hair)? Mr. .. AFFIRMATIVE TEAM—Debating With Wausau Ward Johnson Joseph Holly George Gibson Resolved, That the Regular Army of the United States Should be Increased to 500,000 Men. Debated February 24, 1915. roach—B. W. Wells. NEGATIVE TEAM—Debating With Marshfield Lawrence Brost Donald Sullivan Louis Schroeder ORATORICAL AH and Death seemed to be the motif in oratorical work this year as well as in affairs in the world at large. Times of stress, times that try men’s souls, give the occasion for great oratory. And great oratory it was, in its reproduction, though we will concede that the world has heard better, and seen better, since action is a part of the art. With a force and precision almost like that of Hugo himself, Wesley Natwick showed us Voltaire battling with the pen alone against the forces of fanaticism and greed which were wreaking death upon France in the eighteenth century. Mr. Xatwick was so affected by his climax that he became bewildered and sat down before he had finished. The well known “two days more” would have brought him an olive crown. Chester Ridgman, in his careful, analytical style, portrayed the horrors of the African slave trade for us as clearly as Wilberforce himself could have done it in the House of Commons. Ireland the century-long struggle for Home Rule while English landlordism was starving and depopulating it, the appeal to the high court of posterity to set aside the judgment pronounced by English courts upon its young martyrs—Ireland presented its case through Lawrence Brost's earnest rendition of John E. Redmond's speech on the coronation of Edward VII. and George B. Gibson’s delivery of Robert Emmett’s vindication speech. George J. Gibson, with dignified earnestness characteristic of him, delivered Victor Hugo’s dramatic protest against capital punishment. First honors in the local event were given to Donald Sullivan, with Tom Corwin’s protest against the taking of territory from Mexico after our victories in the War of 1N4 5-4 7: second place was awarded to Dean Babcock, with Thurston’s plea for intervention and the use of force in Cuba. In the contest with Wausau. April 22, Freeman Otto of Wausau formerly of this school, won out with Sam Blythe’s “The Toll,” Mr. Babcock receiving second place. A Gentle Hint Professor Baldauf (in Logic Lecture): “Now, turn over and we’ll take a few at sight.” Directed, perhaps, at the sleeping member in the back row. A pretty girl without a mate. Alone on the ice. out for a skate. A dude passed by, this girl to win. Stood on the ice where it was thin. Took off his hat, made a bow, There is no ice where the dude is now. “Long live the Teachers!” was the toast. “On what?” murmured a member of the Faculty. DECLAMATORY 3 local event in declamation this year consisted of excel- lent products only, any one of which would have had a very good chance for honors in the league contest at Wausau, April 22. Miss Marguerite Hagan, with Arnold’s “Sohrab and Kustum,” won first place in the preliminary, but unde- servedly was beaten at Wausau by much less able talent than our own competition afforded. Miss Dolores Ward, with “When Elizabeth Tame Home,” received one first at Wausau. Miss Helen Johnson, with “Bille Brad and the Big Lie”; Delma Padgham, with “The Rivals ’; and Claire Timlin, rendering Browning’s “Herve Kiel,” all, though losing out in the local contest in a very close competition, would have had first rate chances in the interscholastic affair. But there is satisfaction both for the individual participants, the school, and the coaches—Miss Kitto and Mr. Wells—in the fact that really artistic work was done by all five. Miss Saecker: “Cecil Chapman, will you please open the window?” “Certainly.” Miss S. (a few minutes later): “Marie, are you cold, if you are, just tell Cecil.” Miss Hayward: “Lee, what is a sure way of raising good sugar- beets?” Lee: “Take hold of the tops and pull hard.” Miss Johnson: “Harold, what is a polygon?” “Shaw”—Huh! gimme time to think. Smarty in the back row: “It’s a figure with sides.” Young man, pretty maid. Tunnel came, and then the shade. Not this time, so have no fright. Porter came, and lit the light. There’s meter Iambic, And meter Trochiac, And meter that’s tender in tone. But the meter that’s neater, and sweeter, completer, Is to meet’er by moonlight, alone. IWs’ ©lee Club A— NE standard of judging a school is by the number of dif- ferent organizations developed within the school. The musical organizations, among which we expect to find orchestras, choruses and glee clubs, contribute to the culture element. According to such a standard our school ranks high with other schools of the state. The purpose of the Glee Club is to arouse school pride and spirit and to bring to the student body an appreciation of the better things in music. Our Boys’ Glee Club was organized last September, one evening after supper, with a great deal of enthusiasm. We soon found that there were several bones of contention as to whether the rehearsals should be held after supper or during the penmanship period, and whether the music would be popular or classical. A number of the members could not see the situation quite as the one in charge saw it, with the result that they withdrew, thereby de- priving the Glee Club of their melodious voices. The rehearsals were then held during the penmanship period and everything went well until we gave a program in the main room. Some did not consider it necessary to thus announce their member- ship, with the result that again the Glee Club was deprived of a few still more melodious voices. This caused quite a few to hope that the organization would disband, but it was made of much sterner stuff. One evening the Glee Club sang at the Ideal Theater. The first number on the program was the Anvil Chorus. We soon discovered that two “anvil choruses” were there, one behind the footlights representing Verdi’s opera, ”11 Trovatore,” the other in front of the footlights making apologies to Verdi and giving a very good representation of a “knockers’ union.” Be that as it may, we hesitate to state definitely who’s who. However, we lived through it. Those who appeared in both programs were: Dean Babcock Arthur Baldwin Stanton Brazeau Lawrence Broflt Francis Daly Avery Denton Fred Doloway George B. Gibson Harry Gibson Harold Gill Leslie Hill Karl Kluge Frank Lynn Chauncey Millenbah George Purnell Joseph Richards Glen Shellhammer Krnest Smith Henry Smith Each of the surviving members has been very faithful in attending the rehearsals, which shows that each was interested and considered that he was deriving some benefit. Much credit is due Miss MacBeth, our director, who assumed the entire responsibility of the Glee Club. At times when the Glee Club appeared to be weak and there was a possibility of its disbanding. wfe relied upon Miss MacBeth’s support and we were never disappointed. Due to her efforts, we have had the first real four-part Glee Club in the career of the Lincoln High School. The fact that the organization has withstood all the trials and tribulations, all the knocks and blows received during the year proves conclusively that the popular music is not essential to the life of a glee club. FRANCIS DALY. 16. (the (Orchestra i HE orchestra was the only instrumental organization in school. It was organized at the beginning of the school year and rehearsals were held regularly through- out the year. The orchestra made its first appearance before the assembly room, on February 12th. It was the first attempt for most of them. They were timid, of course, and withheld their most beautiful tones, but they showed all their ability shortly afterward, when they played for the debate and the Junior Class Play. They rendered a number of high-class overtures at 'commencement, which were appreciated by all. Miss MacBeth conducted the organization very ably. The members: Cornets David Levine Delbert Rowland Cecil Chapman Hoi n Francis Daly Piano Marion Philleo Violins Stanton Brazeau Floyd Lutz Roy Grignon (6trls’ 0)1 ec (Club HE purpose of the girls in organizing a glee club was to improve their knowledge and appreciation of music and at the same time to advance technically. In the fall of 1914 the Girls’ Glee Club, composed of thirty-seven members, was organized on a business foundation to hold the girls nearer together. A presi- dent, Miss MacBeth, and a secretary and treasurer. Delma Padgham. were elected. The two rehearsals a week lasted from 3:20 to 4:30 o’clock, and during the first semester these rehearsals were so arranged by the instructor that part of the periods was spent studying the musical structure of songs, singing them first with the syllables, and then with the words. During the second week of school the Glee Club was invited to sing at a meeting of the Ladies’ Federation, which gave the girls a certain sense of pride in being able to appear in public... They have sung several times in the main room. Their selections included: Independence Day..........................Loomis The Spinning Wheel.........................Manney The Angel..............................Rubinstein The Shepherd Lad..........................Hering Enough interest was then shown to increase the membership from thirty-seven to fifty-five. The president found that it would be more beneficial to spend the time on one large number rather than on mis- cellaneous selections. The result was that they decided to study the cantata “King Rene’s Daughter.” by Henry Smart, and to give it pub- licly the second week in May, 1915. In order to provide social entertainment with the regular rehearsals, parties were given in the music room on the evenings of St. Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day. The “spreads” were served in picnic fashion. The remainder of the evenings was spent in singing or listen- ing to musical selections, games and charades. The girls took a great interest in the work, enjoying i� and being benefited by it. Among other things, the girls learned that members leaving at four o’clock to keep an appointment needed no assistance from the rest. The instructor faithfully promised that if a while ele- phant or any other unusual object was seen c.n the stairs, she would notify them in time to see the “show.” The Glee Club is at this time composed of the following girls: First Soprano Francis Anderson Lydia Beadle Marie Bein Lucile Berard Else Bissig Eva Branstad Amy Carrington Evelyn Chapman Zella Fuller Lucy Gazely Bernice Gill Katharine McGlynn Hazel Plankey Loretta Semrow Isabel Schlig Bessie Shearer Nina Schuman Josephine Ver Bunker Erma Reichow Florence Weeks Isabel Werle Bernadetta Schlatterer Second Soprano First Alto Second Alto Beatrice Arnett Ethel Barnes Helen Billmeyer Else Betcher Kathryn Geoghan Sophie Hagan Bona McDonald Dorothy McTavish Delma Padgham Genevieve Pellersells Ilia See Beatrice Sherburne Aileen Smith Ruth Steinberg Priscilla Akey Leona Dustan Myrtle Graham Marie Hoeneveld Anita Link Gladys Merriam Fern Ocain Helen Plankey Anna Stibbe Perle Williams Edna Jones Gretchen Jones Gladys Natwick Gertrude Philleo Marion Philleo Marguerite Ragan Norma Rood Edna McSwain Verna Welch Erma Brooks D. A. P.. ’15. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB CONCERT HURSDAY evening. May 13th. the Girls’ Glee Club gave a musical. The program was in two parts. Part one being made up of various numbers, including the mixed chorus, double quartet, quartet, and solos. The soloists were Miss Hayward, Edna McSwain, and George B. Gibson. Part two was given over entirely to the cantata. “King Rent’s Daughter.” by Henry Smart, sung by the Girls’ Glee Club, of sixty voices, with pianoforte accom- paniment. The argument of the cantata was as follows: IolanthS—daughter of King Ren6, Count of Provence has been betrothed in infancy to the son of the Count of Vaudemont. Stricken with blindness when but a year old. she has been reared with all knowledge of the faculty of sight withheld from her. A magician has promised to restore her sight, by means of an amulet he has given her. on condition that she is first informed of the missing sense: but the King has refused permis- sion. Iolanth ’s betrothed, wandeiing as a troubadour, lights upon her abode in a valley of VanclU3e. Without knowing her—for a territorial feud has kept their lives apart—the troubadour knight is enthralled by her beauty. He does not know that she is blind, and his words reveal to her the faculty of which she has been kept in ignorance; he thus unwittingly aids the magician’s art, and Iolanth6 is restored to sight. This story is freely adapted from Henrik Hertz’s drama. The characters of the cantata are: Ioianth£, soprano: Martha, mezzo soprano, and Beatrice contralto. The overture was written in duet form. Perhaps t':e most pleasing numbers in the cantata were the open ing chorus, “Valley of Summer Flowers”; trio and chorus. “See How Gay the Valley Shines”; quartet and chorus, “Who Hath Seen the Troubadour”; and the finale, “Ren6 the King.” One hour was re- quired for the performance. The soloists were: Bernice GUI, Isabel Werle, Verna Welch, Marguerite Ragan, Marion Philleo, Gladys Nat- wick, Burnadette Schlattcrer and Miss MacBeth. THE LITERARY SOCIETY PE Owls’ Literary Society, consisting of Senior and Junior girls, has been organized since 1908, and each year it has proved to be more interesting and successful. rI his year the first meeting was held on January 8th, and as no other time could be satisfactorily arranged for the meetings, it was decided that they should be held after school, from 3:20 to 4:00. This met with the approval of the Senior girls, as appearing on the Literary program would make up for their rhetoric als. The officers elected were: Mabel Johnson............................President Eleanor Staffield.............Vice-President Helen Johnson............................Secretary Emma Smith...............................Treasurer Delma Padgham........Chairman of Social Committee Dolores Ward. . . .Chairman of Program Committee The constitution was read, and the subject of the work to be taken up for the coming year was discussed. The society decided to study Dramatic Art. Each member, at some time during the year, was to be on the program. A few leading actors and actresses wfere studied. The following week much amusement was afforded to the whole school because of the initiation of the Junior girls. They were re- quested to wear large aprons to school in the afternoon, which they all did. During the meeting each one was willingly initiated without much comment, until a few were asked to propose to a supposed-to-be girl: but when their blind-fold was removed, they found it to be a boy. On Monday, January 18th, a farewell party was given in honor of Miss Post, who returned to her home in Madison. The evening was enjoyably spent in a soc'al way, and light refreshments were served. Two weeks later another party was given, for the purpose of teaching those who did not know how to dance. The meetings of the society were discontinued soon after the Easter vacation. The purpose of this society is to promote the literary interest of the students, and it has this year, as every member has taken a great interest in the w'ork. and has profited from the study of the character and lives of great actors and actresses. The meetings, besides being instructive, were very entertaining, because of musical selections and vocal solos rendered each time. The officers fulfilled their duties faithfully and Mabel Johnson, who was not here last year, soon learned the customs of the school and made an excellent president. MARGARET WHEIR. Class pilaus KORTTNK HIWTEK (Senior Tiny) EW YORK TIMES” was right when it said that “The For- tune Hunter'’ was one of the cleverest plays ever pro- duced on any New York stage and thoroughly ‘‘American. The Senior Class Play this year is to be none other than this same comedy, which had such a splendid run in New York and which is still being toured by several leading companies. The plot of “The Fortune Hunter” is cleverly written in an up-to- date manner and is sure to please any audience. Nat Duncan is dis- couraged and blue, in fact he is ‘‘down and out.” He will not accept any money or help from his friend. Henry Kellogg, who has tided him over so many financial crises. To make matters seem worse for Nat, Henry has been accepted into the ‘‘Bartlett Co. as the junior partner, thus serving to bring Nat s lack of ability more forcibly to the front. In a fit of despair he promises to accept any scheme for money-making that Kellogg might offer. This plan is as follows: Nat is to go to a small country town and as a well-dressed city fellow, pose as a student in order to attract the attention of the wealthy small town girls. He must then pick out one—the wealthiest one— and shower his attentions upon her, but must not make love to her. In the end he must let her propose to him—thus gaining money in an easy but honorable way” according to Kellogg. Nat agrees. He goes to a small town and follows the rules. In the course of time he acts as soda clerk in Sam Graham's run down drug store. When Nat sees that Graham and his daughter are worse off than he ever was, his real self comes to the front and he gives all the money Kellogg gave him to help build up the drug trade. Soon the business flourishes and Nat finds that he has grown to like work and has given up entirely the city’s careless ways. When Kellogg comes to call him to his bargain he finds that he does not care to marry the banker’s daughter, that the scheme, as he now views it, is low down and miserable. He realizes that he does not care to follow out the bargain but agrees to hold to his promise. At this moment Betty Graham, whom Nat has sent away to school, returns and Nat finds then that it will be really impossible for him to marry the banker’s daughter, as he is in love with Betty When the moment arrives in which to choose the course to take, Nat is falsely accused of robbery. He does not attempt to prove his innocence and the bajiker and his daughter denounce him before the entire village. Betty and her father remain with him as firm friends and then and there the course is laid clear. All ends happily for all concerned and Nat, the fortune hunter, finds his wealth in the love of Betty Graham. The cast of characters is as follows: Nathaniel Duncan (Nat)...........Stanton Brazeau Sam Graham..........................Dean Babcock Henry Kellogg........................Joseph Holly George Burnham Mr. Sperry Roland Barnett “Watty” “Hi” Pete—Sheriff Robbins Tracey Tanner. . Mr. Lockwood.. Tom ........... Willie Bartlett.. Lawrence Miller Betty Graham.. Josephine Lockwood Angie ............. Chester Ridgman . . . Robert Prout .... Irwin Hagar .Wesley Natwick . . Frank Lynn Fred Schlatterer , . . Ward Johnson . Benton Philleo . . Marion Philleo .... Hazel Bliss . . . Esther Peltier Leslie Hougen is acting as business manager and he reports that “The Fortune Hunter” will be staged at Daly’s Theatre the second of June. Miss Kitto has entire supervision of the cast, and must be given great credit for her untiring efforts to make this play a success. “THE LITTLE POLITICIAN™ (Junior Play) HE Junior Class Play this year was without doubt one of the most clever comedies ever given on our High School stage. It was a political play, as the title, “The Little Politician,” would signify. The leading role was taken by Vivian Hayes. The little politician is a girl who outwits the lawyers, chief of police and detectives in discovering a bank embezzler. The action takes place in New York City during election time. Judge Fitzgerald, Pink Dotts, Sidney Manning, in fact all of the char- acters are so engrossed in election and its results that they have no time to see the trickeries being enacted “right under their own noses,” but Mae Mortimer, a wide-awake, every-day American girl, sees, and not only sees, but acts. Before the astonished lawyers, chief of police and detectives she lays bare the facts as to the manner in which she caught a bank robber. All of this results in the election of her fiance, Sidney Manning. The cast of characters was as follows: Mae Mortimer...................... Vivian Hayes Elsi Caulvin.................................Irma Brooks Mrs. Chidsey.....................Geneva Gouchee Judge Fitzgerald......................David Levin Hon. Pink Dotts ......................Leon Arpin Sidney Manning......................Harry Gibson Captain Bradstreet..........................Henry Smith Mr. Mortimer.....................George B. Gibson Willie Witticus.......................Karl Kluge Chief of Police...........................Charles Stark The play was a great success financially and dramatically. Louis Schroeder acted as business manager with Donald McGlynn as stage director. Miss Kitto had entire supervision of the comedy and she remarked that “The Little Politician” cast was noteworthy for the way in which they took hold of the play and the vim and spirit with which they worked. “COLLEGE TOWX” (High School Play) COLLEGE play is always hailed and students are ready to enter heart and soul into the vim and spirit of such a comedy. This year. December 19th, a cast was chosen from the various classes to give “College Town.” This play was given for the express purpose of beautifying the school grounds. “College Town” is just as breezy as the name would suggest, from the college professor down to the rah-rah boy the hurry and rush of college life is depicted. The plot of the play is not deep, but full of humor and fun. which held the audience from beginning to end. A short sketch of the plot is as follows: Jimmie Cavandish gets into trouble on the campus, and in a fit of wild enthusiasm paints the college statue and kisses Mrs. Popp, wife of one of the professors. In order to avoid being suspended he tells the college council that on the night of the supposed catastrophe he was entertaining his Aunt Jane, a New York millionairess, who had come to the college for the “sole purpose of endowing a chair.” Demands are made to produce the aunt. Jimmie, in despair, attempts to persuade three of his pals, who are practicing in widows’ guises for the college play, to assume the part of his aunt. They refuse at first, but finally each one, unknown to the other, appears as “Aunt Jane, just at the time when the real Aunt Jane arrives. The manner in which Jimmie finally rids himself of the aunts is exceedingly humorous. Just at the time when Jimmie is covering himself with glory. Miss “Jim.’ a girl from Dixie, arrives and a clever little love plot is woven in with the hilarity of “College Town.” The cast of characters was as follows: Jimmie Cavandish..................George K. Gibson “Tad” Cheseldine......................Karl Kluge “Sporty” Long.........................David LeVine “Scotch” .............................Harry Gibson “Billy” ..............................Harold Gill Leviticus ........................Donald McGlynn Professor Popp....................Roy Normington Professor Twiggs......................Leon Arpin Professor Schlauberer.......................Harlow Morrill President Gilchrist...............William Metzger Major Kilpepper.......................Frank Lynn Miss Jim...........................Maurine Dutcher Marjorie Haviland.................Eleanore Stafford Mrs. Popp.............................Zelda Eggert Miss Jane Cavandish...................Bernice Gill Ma Bagsby.........................Delma Padgham Miss Twiggs...................................Erna Schaefer Mrs. Twiggs..................................Helen Hougen Mollie Stiles..................... Isabelle Werle Mrs. Gilchrist........................Mary Noltner This was the first play ever given by the several classes of our j| High School, so that it is not to be wondered at that the audience was jig large and appreciative and a neat sum was handed over to the com- ! mittee in charge of the school ground fund. Miss ICttto had supervision of the play. Joseph Holly acted as business manager. (ttaknbar September 7.—School opens. Freshies greener than ever. September H.—All the boys interested in athletics met in the Physics Lot for the purpose of organizing the Athletic Association. Officers elected were: Manager......... Student Manager Secretary ...... Treasurer ...... .........Mr. Kell George J. Gibson .....Mr. Merritt .Stanton Brazeau September 9.— Freshies become acquainted with various rooms. September 12.—Senior class elections: President. . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . .. George J. Gibson Wesley Nat wick . . . . Verna Welch . Delma Padgham October 10.—First game of the season. New London vs. Grand Rapids. Score 92 — 0 in favor of Grand Rapids. October 17. Second game. Merrill vs. Grand Rapids at Grand Rapids. Score 6—2 in favor of Merrill. Mr. Kittell is ill with typhoid fever and removed to the hospital. Mr. Middlecamp of Oshkosh Normal takes Mr. Kittell’s place. October 24.—Third game. La Crosse vs. Grand Rapids at La Crosse. Score 93 — 0 in favor of La Crosse. October 31.—Wausau vs. Grand Rapids at Wausau. First team wins. 13—7. Second team loses, C—0. A special car was run for the Rapids rooters. November (S.— Miss Saecker visits at Green Bay. November 18.— The Bovs’ Glee Club sang at the “Ideal Theatre.” for the benefit of the debating team. November 20.— Miss MacBeth gives a concert in the Assembly. The program was as follows: Selections by Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs: Solos by George B. Gibson and Bernice Gill; Quartet, Misses Ragan, Werle, Philleo and Welch. November Iff.—Preliminary for the debate was held. Gibson. Holly, Hougen, Sullivan, Brost. Klug and Schroeder were chosen. November 2H. Miss Verna Welch leaves for a visit at Green Bay. November 29.—No school! November 30.—The members of the football team were entertained at an informal banquet, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Brown. The evening was spent playing games, singing, and discussing the games of the season. A delightful time was reported. November 31.—A meeting of the basketball team was held to dis- cuss certain plans. Messrs. Schwede, Brown. Babcock and Gibson talked to the boys. December 1.—Mullen, Gibson and Schroeder are put out for refusing to appear before the main room. December 1«.—The play “College Town” was given under Miss Kitto’s direction, for the purpose of beautifying the school grounds. December 18.—School closes for Christmas vacation. The Senior class rings and pins come. December 29.—George J. Gibson and Joe Holly go to Madison to work on the debate, and to Milwaukee for a good time. The High School-Alumni dance was given in the music room. The hall was decorated for the occasion. Music was furnished by the Ellis Orchestra. January 2.—Holly and Gibson return from their trip. January I. School open for the second semester. Kay Mullen and Delbert Trudell visit school. January 5. Mr Schwede speaks In the main room and awards the football boys their emblems. January H.—The Seniors play the Faculty. Score 15—1G, in favor of the Faculty. January II. Miss Ruth Pendell of Lawrence College gave a violin solo before the main room. Her selections were well rendered and greatly enjoyed. January 12. The Lawrence basketball team went down to defeat before the locals in a fast game. Score 13—12. January 13.—The first meeting of the girls '‘Owl ’ Literary Society was held for the purpose of initiating Junior girls. As part of the initiation they had to wear aprons to school. January 15.—The girls’ Literary Society gave a party in honor of Miss Post. January ltt.— Major General Gustave School of the Mexican army gave an interesting talk before main room. After school he gave a lecture and displayed many things of interest from Africa and Mexico. January 17.—The Junior Class Play cast is chosen. January IS.— Hod Mullen is invited to leave Mr. Wells’ Am. His- tory Class. The lady members of the Faculty are entertained by Miss Searles in honor of Miss Kate Post, who has resigned her position as a teacher of the High School. Miss Hayward of Marshfield takes her place. January 22. Mr. Baldauf referees the Marshfield-Wausau game at Marshfield. January 25.—Wautoma basketball team defeated by Local H. S. 30—13. January' 25.—Hod Mullen renews his vows and starts to study. January 2 l.—Mr. Brown posts notices of indoor track meet. January 2! .— Basketball team leaves for Scandinavia. January 30.— Mr. Baldauf referees the Antigo vs. Marshfield game at Marshfield. January 30.—The ‘‘College Town” cast gives a dancing party in the music room. Februaty 1.—The first rehearsal of the “Little Politician” is held. February 2.— Leslie Hougen leaves for Ames, Iowa, where he will enter the Agricultural School. Mr. Kell and Xeil Conway have their daily set-to. Mr. Kell’s patience becomes exhausted. February 3.— Lawrence Brost and Carl Kluge are entertained at supper by Miss Johnson. Febiuary 4.—The La Crosse Normal basketball team practice their signals in the local Gym. enroute to Stevens Point. The debaters spend the day working on the debate. February 5.—Mrs. Kell entertains the lady members of the Faculty. Marshfield vs. Grand Rapids at Marshfield. Score 18—21. in favor of Marshfield. (Worse and more of it.) Mr. Baldauf referees the Neillsville-Arcadia game at Arcadia. February 5.—Verna Welch, Edna McSwain, Hod Mullen and George Gibson visit Nekoosa High School on 4 0 cents. February d. The Freshmen A. play the Freshmen B. After the game a party is held in the music room. February 7. Tests—same confusion. February 8. Debaters in solitary confinement in Mr. Wells’ room. February JL— Misses Anna Faltzer and Alice Mertz of Appleton visit school. February 10.— Freshies elect officers. February II.—Mr. Schwede gives the eighth-graders some fatherly advice at 3:20. February 12.—liig Day. Lincoln’s Birthday. High School Or- chestra gave a fine concert before the main room. February 12.— Mass meeting. Wausau vs. Grand Rapids. Score 16—21, in favor of the locals. February 1:1. The girls’ Literary Society has a party. February 14.—Howard Lyons enters school. February 10. Harold Hill illuminates the school with his bright- colored vest. February 111. Hyland Boorman and Myron Nat wick visit school. February III.— Basketball team goes to Stevens Point. (Our Vic- tory!) Score 23—13. The boys return light and happy of heart. February 20.—Mr. Merritt and Mr. Kittell leave for Oshkosh to attend the Normal game. Miss Saecker also attends the game. February 20. Stanton Brazeau and George Gibson teach the man- ual training classes. February 20. Debaters skip classes and learn their speeches Mr. Baldauf goes to Neillsville to referee a game. February 21.— Miss Kies, a member of last year’s Faculty, visits in the city. February 22.—No school. Washington’s Birthday. Too bad there aren't a few more great men in History! February 2:4. Miss Saecker returns from Green Bay with an en- gagement ring. Oh! How she blushes! February 2:4. Miss MacBeth has a cold, the first in eight years. February 2-1. The debate is held and both teams lose. Leslie Hougen returns from Ames College with sore eyes. February 25.—Seats changed. Miss Cassie Gibson visits school with Hazel Bliss. February 20. Mass Meeting. Stevens Point Normal vs. Grand Rapids. Score 11 —10, in their favor. It is policy to be nice to visitors. Second team goes to Edgar and are defeated, 31—13. February 27.—Constance Boorman, who attends Stevens Point Normal, visits school with Anita Hollmuller. Mr. Baldauf goes to Wausau to referee a game. March I.—Hod Mullen returns from a four-day visit with Frank Youngman at Madison. Hod traveled about the country a bit and saw the Lawrenc? vs. Ripon and Stevens Point vs. Ripon games. .March 2. -Mr. Merritt’s sister visits school. March :4.—Juniors elect officers. March :4.—Senior Class meeting and class honors are given to Esther Eichstead and Ruth Fontaine. March 4.—Ray Grode of Nekoosa visits school with Stanton Brazeau. March 5.—Weyauwega vs. Grand Rapids. Score 15—12, in their favor. Junior Public Speaking (Mass have a debate before the main room. March 8. -Brand new term starts. March 10.— Misses Kit to and Saecker spend the week end at Appleton. March 11. -Miss Gaskell goes to Blair to judge a contest. March 12. Grand Rapids loses to Wausau at Stevens Point in an elimination game for the state tournament. Score 34 — 17. March 18.—The Ahdahwagam Staff meets in Miss GaskelPs room. March 14.—Miss Kit to is ill and does not come to school. Chester Ridgman spends the day in Mr. Kell’s office. March 15.— Mr. Kell gives a heated talk to a few boys in Miss Kitto’s room. .March 10.—Mr. Kittell “comes out” in a new spring coat. .March 17.—St. Patrick’s Day all day; all true Irishmen celebrate. March 18. The Grand Rapids basketball team leaves for the Osh- kosh tournament. Mr. Schwede goes with them. March Iff. Senior class program committee has a meeting in Mr. Wells’ room. .March 20. Grand Rapids loses the first game with Marshfield at the tournament. Score 12—19. March 21.—Junior Class meeting in Miss Kitto’s room. March 22.—Senior Class meeting in Physics Laboratory. larch 2:1.—Junior Class Play. March 24.—Try-out for the contest is held. .March 25.—Joe Holly and Marion Philleo are in time for Ger- man Class! March 25.— Mjss MacBeth gives a Victrola concert in the main room. March 2 7.—Mr. Brown advertises the Junior Class Play, by giving a speech in the Assembly Room. March 28. Program Committee holds a meeting. March :10.—A peaceful, uneventful day. April 1. April Fool’s Day. April 2.—No music. April 1.—Miss Gaskell goes to Marshfield. April 5.— Mr. Merritt's sister visits school. April 11. Senior’s Class Flay first rehearsal. April 7.—Verna Welch returns from Green Bay. April 8. Marion Mitten of “Grafton Hall’’ visits at school. April 11. Junior Public Speaking Class has a debate in the Assembly. April 10.—Mr. Kell invites students to study twenty-five minutes after 3:20 as a cure for unruly feet. April 12.—Donald McGlynn plays train in main room. April 15.—Fire Drill. Mr. Schwede was certain lie smelled smoke. April 14.—Junior D. S. (’lass have a breadmaking contest. Mary Waterman receives first prize. April 15.—Wesley Nat wick and James Sayles have a set-to with Mr. Kell for smoking on the school grounds. April 10. Kola Winger and Bess Margeson, of 1913, visit school. April If!.—German (’lass reports to the music room and sings “Deutsches Lied.” April 20.—Nlel Conway has his daily trouble and is sent home. April 21.—Anita Hollmiller, “a dignified Senior,” makes a mis- take and reports to an eighth-grade class. April 22. “Ruxs” comes to school wearing a white collar. No Penmanship! Freshles clapped for ten minutes. Apiil 24.—Returns of the contest come in. Dean Babcock receives second place. April 20.—Warm weather. Junior boys have a Shirt Sleeve Brigade. April 27.—Cards given out. Standings in Physics all the way from 15 to 65. (Unaccountable.) Miss Hayward has the misfortune to be locked up on the rostrum. April 28. Professor of Ripon College speaks in the main room. April 29. Another six weeks. Now for the home run. Apiil 29.—The staff have their pictures taken. April SO.—Miss Dutcher succeeds in going through a chair in An- cient History class. May S. Mr. Schwede gives an interesting speech. May 4.—D. S. girls give a banquet and dance. May 0.—Delma breaks her beads in English IV class, and Robert Prout has the pleasure of picking them up. May «.—Miss Moore, of Asia, gave a very interesting talk before the main room. May 7.—Chester Lemav has the misfortune to eat a Jack-in-the Pulpit bulb, and becomes somewhat sick. Shaw Hill receives a com- pound as the result. May 10.—Seniors rejoice over the news of no—exemptions. May II. Penmanship over for the year. (Hurrah!) lay 12.—Junior boys give a debate in the assembly room to make up work. Frank Lynn makes the surprising statement that tin cans create flies and dogs. May 12.—Notices of all sorts being posted of the High School Car- nival to be held May 28, on Football field. May 14.—Seniors think of Nothing, but of how they got stung on their exemptions. May 15.—Cold, rainy weather kept the track team from going to the Appleton meet to day. May 17.—Mr. Brown explains the different feats of the Carnival to be given May the 28th. May 18.—The programs arrive. Seniors begin to think they have really graduated. May 19.—Track team working hard for the Ripon meet, which takes place Saturday. What a Fresh it Ho|K s For I want to be a Senior and with the Seniors stand. With a fountain-pen behind my ear and a note-book in my hand; I wouldn’t be a president; 1 wouldn’t be a king; I wouldn’t be an angel, ’cause angels have to sing; I rather be a Senior and never do a thing. t Dear Scout; I’ve been getting next to a lot of fellows about the ole school lately and I can tell you about some of the stuff they’ve been pulling off. You know me! B. V. D. Go There, Young Mail! “Kings of Europe to Lose Crowns.”—What a splendid opening for a lot of graduates in dentistry! Little Violet Hose, Sat on a tack— Little Violet rose! A young theologian named Fiddle. Refused to accept his degree. He said, “ Tis enough to be Fiddle Without being Fiddle D. D. Little girl. Box of paints, Sucked brush— Joined the saints. Healthy boy. Cigarettes, Little grave— Violets. We cannot change our nature, It is beyond our reach; The girl who's born a lemon Can never be a peach! The weather is continually changing, but it never becomes clean. ’Tis Logic “Time is money.” “Money is the root of all evil.” Therefore, if you would rid this world of evil kill time. That’s All, “Liz” Chemistry II is such awful hard dope. To pass the course is beyond my hope; I seriously flunked the first quiz- And the stuff gets harder—Good-night, Liz! Dear Scout: Every time there is a basketball game we hear so much about the fellow Willie Ford, we have to wonder whether he is any relation to that man Henry Ford. Wilhelm Der Grocer. No, but he’s quite a runabout! To flic Office Freshmen do not find this place As nice as Seniors find it: But that’s because the longer you’re here The less you seem to mind it. Memory Gems Snow may come and Snow may go. but wet walks stay on forever. All boys love their sisters. But some so good have grown. That they love other boys’ sisters, Far better than their own. — -—wnwnwwi!-niinwm� � w� wT� w« -i«� iinnimMi� nMwt:mn� iimmraniiimgfMtimii;m:iutt::::::;::::3::::n;;;;;i:- ::::: Mr. Baldauf in Physics Class: “Now, Class, by rubbing this sealing !:H wax rod with this piece of red flannel, negative electricity will be produced.” Joe Holly—“Sav! would it work if that flannel wasn’t red?” • A little iron—a cunning curl; A box of powder—a pretty girl; A little rain—away she goes • A homely girl with a freckled nose. Miss Kitto (in Sophomore English Class); “What have you learned from Silas Marner?” Harold Gill; ”1 learned not to fall in love with another woman when you’re alreadv married. It only makes a fellow feel miserable.' William Pschorr: “Miss Kitto, did Shakespea.e write ‘The Mer- chant of Venus’?” On styles for Freshmen— Just a word— Your neckties should be seen. Not heard. Deep wisdom, swelled heads, brain fever; he’s dead.—“A Senior.” False fair one, hope fled, heart broken; he’s dead.—“A Junior.” Went skating, bumped head, cracked skull; he’s dead.—“A Soplio- more.” Milk famine, not fed starvation; he’s dead.—“A Freshman.” Tributes to the Seniors I!! I We want to go back. We want to go back, Hack to dear old Lincoln High. To the main room let us hie. There to stay til we do die. We miss the teachers. The main room features. That begin at 9 a. m. That’s why we all do hate To think we did graduate From Lincoln High. • II. Tramp, Tramp, this boy does walk With a pugilistic gait. You can hear him through the room. And Rucks you'll know as sure as fate. III. Frank Lynn, who is fond of jeering. Will some day be called to a hearing; Because he can talk, Without any balk. And do it without any fearing. IV. From Colorado there came to us here A maiden stately and fair; We thank Colorado, we send you our cheer; Send us more like her if you dare. V. For Marguerite she is winsome. And Marguerite she is sweet, And her “Sohrab and Kustum Is mighty hard to beat. VI. Dolores Ward has charms galore. So many charms has she; She charmed one boy and many more, And charmed her watch, by Gee! VII. There was a young man named Robert Prout, He stood G foot G in. just about; He went through a door And was knocked to the floor. Because he was taller than stout. VIII. Freddie is so small and spare, And has such curly brown hair. That the girls who sit by him there All do think that he's some bear. IX. Here’s to Ruth, so tall and sweet, Who'll be salutatorian Commencement Week Her books and papers she did glean, But all spare time was spent on Dean. X. Delma Padgam is big and fat And ready to enter womanhood; She is a leader in social affairs, And also is willing to mend tears. XI. Joe Holly, the Kaiser s right-hand man, Is ready now an army to command, A better fellow will ne’er be found. No matter how many times the world you go around. XII. George Gibson, or Gibbie, by name. Is ahead of his class w hen it comes to fame, His smile is perplexing, but his eyes are true; I know him well, let me introduce him to you. A Year-Old Joke Miss Frayer: “Leo, what river is in Italy?” Leo: “Why—er—er—er ” A Boy (behind): “Say ‘Po,’ Leo.” Leo: “Sapolio.” Mr. Baldauf: “What is the unit of measure for horse power? Wesley (half asleep): “The what?”—(Watt.) Mr. B.: “Correct.” Lines in Physics all remind us. We should strive to do our best. And departing, leave behind us. Note-book that will help the rest. May sat upon a seat. Some work she had to do. A tack was there, so she arose, There wasn’t room for two. And so she did not hurry. Nor sit up late to cram. Nor have the blues and worry, But she flunked in her exam. Robert Prout looked at Aline Noel Oh, what a pretty miss! He crept a little nearer. Then gently stole—away (?) The doctors tell of microbes In a kiss that poison folk. But ’tis a happy death to die In bliss then let us croak. Freshman—Irresponsible. Sophomore—Irrepressible. Junior Irresistible. Senior Irreproachable. Little grains of humor. Little bits of bluff. Make the haughty Seniors Think they’re just the stuff. (Lite JMnnuti C CLASS OF 1908 GRACE COXWAY—With her father in general store business at Orient, S. D. JOHN CORCORAN—With loan and trust company at Birmingham, Ala. ROYAL NASH—Engaged in locating and in writing of the dangerous places in factories in New York City. KATHRYN CORCORAN—Teaching in Indianapolis, Ind. EARL BRENNAN—Brakeman on Green Bay Western Railroad; located in Green Bay. Wis. LACY HORTON—Assistant manager Grand Rapids Milling Company, Grand Rapids. JOSIE HUBER—Mrs. Horner, Grand Rapids. CLYDE HERRICK—Proprietor Herrick Hotel, Nekoosa, Wis. LYNN RENNE—Mail carrier. Grand Rapids. RUBY ST. AMOUR—Engaged in Y. M. C. A. work, Winona, Minn. LOUISA SWEET—Married and lives in state of Washington. CAROLYN WASER—Mrs. Earl Andrews, Friendship, Wis. BERTHA HEISER—Married and lives in Oregon. BERNICE JOHNSON—Teaching at Emporia, Kas. GERTRUDE GAYNOR—Student at University of Illinois, Urbana, 111. ORA NISSEN—Mrs. Charles Smith, Holguin, Cuba. GUY POTTER—Engaged in dredging at Gabey, Minn. BELLE QUIN—Teaching in Grand Rapids. AMELIA SCHROEDEL—Teaching in Benton, Wis. WILL TELFER—With the express company; located at Elroy, Wis. ETHEL NISSEN—At home. KATE KELLOGG—Mrs. W. G. Fischer, Grand Rapids. ED POMAINVILLE—In insurance and real estate. Grand Rapids. ANNA JOHNSON—Mrs. Robert Morris, ex-superintendent of county schools. Arpin, Wis. CLASS OF 1904 THOMAS BOYLE—Manager of Excelsior Packing Company, Chicago. ARTHUR CROWNS—Attorney at-law, Grand Rapids. PURL CHOSE—Druggist in Helena, Mont. MARGARET GRANGER—Mrs. Edward Kruger, Grand Rapids. AUGUST JANZ—Whereabouts unknown. SELMA KRUGER—Mrs. Glen Cooper of Rudolph. CLAY LAMBERTON (Class President—Principal training school, Berlin, Wis. GRACE MCCARTHY—Mrs. Thomas Kane, Fond du Lac, Wis. WILLIAM MILSTIEN—Employed in the state capitol at Madison. FRANK NATWICK—Electrician, Grand Rapids. CARL ODEGARD—Postoffice employe, Grand Rapids. HATTIE SCHNABEL—Mrs. Melvin Lind, Hillsboro. Wis. ELLA YOUNG—Mrs. Alfred Hansen, Laidlaw, Ore. RESLO HAVENOR—Now in Belvidere, 111. ESME DOLAN—Mrs. Albert Nlmtz, Grand Rapids. RUTH EMMONS—Teacher in Lowell school, Grand Rapids. AGNES KEENAN—Mrs. Frank Rowlee, Plttsville. COLIN FARKISH— Deceased. SELMER CHOSE—Druggist in eastern Canada. HENRY WINGER—Mechanic in lower California. j CLASS OF 11105 MINNIE WITTE Mrs. Carl Nord, Grand Rapids. ANNA DALY—Mrs. F. L. Joyce, Waterloo, Wis. LILLIAN JORGENSEN—Deceased. BLANCHE MICKLESON—Mrs. Marcelle McCarthy, Grand Rapids. ROSE METZGER—Saleslady in W. C. Weigel's store. GEORGE PELTIER Pathologist, University of Illinois. Urbana, 111. MABEL ROWLAND—Domestic science teacher. Roundup, Mont. MYRTLE ROWLAND—Mrs. H. P. Jackson, Neenah, Wis. MATIE SLATTERY Stenographer, Nekoosa Edwards Paper Company, Port Edwards, Wis. ROSALIE WIPPERMAN—Mrs. William Goodell, Chicago. JOHN BRENNAN Electrician for Consolidated paper mill. Grand Rapids. BEULAH CHANDOS—Mrs. Ben Smart, Grand Rapids. HOWARD McLAUGHLIN—Timekeeper, Rib Lake Lumber Company, Knowlton, Wis. LELAH PURNELL—Head bookkeeper, Libby, McNeil Libby. 353 Rosabel Street, St. Paul. || ALYCE SAUNDERS—Unknown. LUELLA JACKSON—Mrs. Frank Natwick, Grand Rapids. ADDIE BAKER—Died April, 1910. ANNY CAHILL—Mrs. Z. E. Clemons, Milwaukee. CAROLINE GARRISON—Mrs. Rogers Mott. Grand Rapids. IRENE GILKEY—Mrs. Holbert W. Brooks, Green Lake, Wis. EVA HEISER—Mrs. Frank Adamek. Rugby, N. D. CHARLES LOEFFLEBEIN—Traveling salesman for Mulford medicines of Philadelphia; headquarters. Grand Rapids. CALIFERN LOVE—Mrs. Seth Jones. Cincinnati, Ohio. FRANK NIMTZ—Principal of high school, Selby. N. D. FLORENCE QUINN—Mrs. George Peltier, Urbana, 111. CORDELIA RICHARDS—Teacher, intermediate department. Auburn- dale. Wis. REUBEN SWEENEY—Boilermaker, Balboa. Panama. WALTER WEBER—Bookkeeper, Beloit machine shops, Beloit, Wis. CLASS OF 11MM1 ANTOINETTE SMITH Stenographer for J. B. Arpin Lumber Company. LOUIS SWAIN— FLORENCE HANSEN—Mrs. F. S. Jaogditsh, Grand Rapids. RUBY NATWICK—Mrs. Dewey, Chicago. ARTHUR PODAWILTZ—Died July, 1914. ROBERT MCDONALD—In real estate business at Ladysmith, Wis. GEORGE MATHEWS— HENRY BEVER—Clerk for American Express Company, Seattle, Wash. ANTHONY NIMTZ—Principal at Edgar, Wis. WALTER KRUGER Hwmwiwmffliiroi ALEX KOCH -Employed in a bank in South Dakota. ernest McFarland— HORACE PALMET1ER Employed by the Natwick Electric Company. Grand Rapids. MAYME GETSCHALL—Mrs. Will Schroeder. Grand Rapids. AMANDA LAMBERT—Employed by the Tribune printing office. GEORGIA RIDGMAN—Teaching school in Wausau. Wis. FRED EBERHARDT Employed in the office of the Consolidated. ! CHARLES NASH Retail grocer of this city. KATHERINE BEVER—Stenographer for Goggins Brazeau. MAE BARUCH—Mrs. Turk. Milwaukee, Wis. JAMES CORCORAN— DAN REICHEL—Attending College of Mines, Berkeley, Cal. ( LASS OF 15107 MAE CAHILL—Mrs. Arthur Madsen. Port Edwards, Wis. WILL DAMON Electrician, Eau Claire, Wis. | LAURIE DRUMB-Mrs. Sidney Brooks, Nekoosa. Wis. ! BERYL THOMPSON—Mrs. Harold Arpin. Grand Rapids. ISABEL DRUMB—Stenographer for Attorney H. E. Fitch. Nekoosa. Wis. EDNA MUIR—Mrs. Wilbur Herschleb; died May, 1913. HAROLD ARPIN—Looking after his father’s farming interests. ISABEL DEMITZ— Mrs. Louis Stahl, Grand Rapids. MILDRED DICKSON—Mrs. Grover Stout. Babcock. Wis. MABEL LYNN—Clerk in the high school office. LILIAN MOYER—Mrs. Joseph Whier, Grand Rapids. WILLIAM MOYER—Civil engineer in Canada. NELLIE NELSON—Mrs. George Lapprell, Austin, Minn. LELAND RUMSEY—Assistant in postoffice. STANLEY SELIKIN—Bookkeeper for Hart Mnfg. Company. j||| CORA WRIGHT—Mrs. George Lane, Grand Rapids. MOLLIE MUIR—Mrs. Denis Dunham, Rib Lake, Wis. BURT ('HOSE Travels for a drug company out of Helena, Mont. RUSSELL HANSEN Engineer with the Rood Construction Company. LEONARD VOYGER—Electrician in Millevalle, Cal. DORA WATERMAN—Mrs. Ernest Beck, Chicago, 111. CLASS OF 1908 EARL HILL—Attended Ripon College, Wisconsin University. Em- ployed in Johnson Hill Department Store, Grand Rapids. FLOYD PALMER—Employed at Oneida by G. B. W. Railroad. AMANDA VOYER—Telephone operator. Later married to Chas. Smith, Jr.; residence, Madison. LEO NASH—Attended Wisconsin University, Leland Stanford, Cali- fornia. I ater was located on Hawaiian Islands. Present resi- dence, Grand Rapids, Wis. BERTHA GURTLER Attended Grand Rapids Business College. Stenographer. Present residence, Milwaukee. CASSIE CANNING—Attended Grand Rapids Business College. Em- ployed by Goggins, Brazeau law firm. Later married to Hugh Goggins. Residence, Grand Rapids. ELSIE BARUCH—Attending Mr. Sinai Training School for Nurses. Present residence, New York City. N. Y. ROLAND LOVE—Employed by Consolidated Paper Co. Residence, Biron, Wis. LULU MOLL—Teacher. Residence, Biron, Wis. ANTHONY LOOZE Attended Marquette University. Milwaukee, St. Louis University. Intern in St. Louis Hospital. Residence, St. Louis, Mo. LEILLA NICKLESON Attended Wood County Normal. Married to Egbert Bunee. Residence. Wausau. DENNIS CORCORAN—Traveling. GEORGE CROWNS—Attended University of Wisconsin, and present attending Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Resi- dence, Nekoosa. Wis. BENNIE TAYLOR Employed in bank at Bruce, Wis. Married. Residence, Bruce, Wis. RENA PHILLEO—Attended Milwaukee State Normal. Kindergarten teacher in public schools of Grand Rapids, Wis. Residence, Grand Rapids. Wis. MARTIN PANTER In the employ of Grand Rapids postoffice. Resi- dence, Grand Rapids, Wis. GERTRUDE MASON—Married to Dr. Cottrill. Residence, Grand Rap- ids, Wis. BELLA ROCKSTEAD—Working in office. Minneapolis. Minn RUTH BENNETT—Teaching. RYLAND BOORMAN—Class 1914 Uuiversity of Wisconsin, now in Y. M. C. A. at Wausau, Wis. CLARENCE JACKSON—Class 1914 University of Chicago, now with Con- solidated Water Power Paper Co., Grand Rapids, W is. JESSE WAGNER—Clerk in Gaulke’s Grocery Store, Grand Rapids, Wis. WALTER WESENBERG—Attending Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa. RAYMOND WILEY—Attending University at Madison, Wis. ('LASS OF 1901) MABEL BODETTE—Teacher, Auburndale. DEAN BRUNDAGE- Efficiency department of Consolidated Water Power and Paper Company, Grand Rapids. OSWALD DICKOFF—Druggist, F. L. Steib, Grand Rapids. BEULAH MARCEAU—Mrs. Claire Haskell, Kendall, Wis. CAROLINE PECKHAM—Student at Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis. ALEX JONES (Class President)—Reporter on State Journal, Madison. GEORGE ARPIN—Agricultural department of Arpin Lumber Company of Grand Rapids. ALMA EGGERT—Mrs. William Damon. St. Paul. MARVIN HATCH Deceased. LULU HAYES—Kindergarten teacher. Grand Rapids. DOROTHY JACKSON—Mrs. Arthur Hagar, Fort Atkinson, Wis. LLOYD MILLER Insurange agent, Fargo, N. D. MAYHELL V. PALMER—Saleslady, Mrs. G. S. Beardeslay. Grand Rapids. INEZ REICH EL—Teacher Howe Building, Grand Rapids. GRACE SHERMAN—Bookkeeper, Missoula, Mont. INEZ TIMM -Stenogiaphci, Wood Co. National Bank, Grand Rapids. EDITH WEEKS—At home. LORETTA MULROY Teacher, Biron. Wis. PERCY DALY—Manager electric street railway, Merrill, Wis. RAY EARLY—Electrician, Sartell, Minn. WILLIAM MOLL— CHESTER SEVERANCE—Postal clerk, Grand Rapids. ALFRED VOIGT—Assistant manager of Manswell Company, Indian- apolis, Ind. LAIRD WARNER— WILLIAM WASER—Rrakeman, Northwestern Railroad. EARL K. PRICE—Port Edwards. CAMILLA SCHIEBE—Mrs. Paine, Mt. Yacoma, Wash. CLASS OF 1910 HELEN DICKSON Teaching, Babcock, Wis. PHILLIP GOUGER—Traveling salesman, Duluth, Minn. GEORGE HILL—On a dredge, Bodette. Minn. IRMA NISSEN—Stenographer, Grand Rapids. Wis. MABEL TIMLIN—Teaching, Port Edwards, W:s. ROY ARNETT— EVA BROOKS—Director of Kindergarten, Nekoosa, Wis. AGNES DALY —Selling pianos. Grand Rapids. Wis. LILLIE ERICKSON—Teaching, Kenosha, Wis. ARCHIE GOULD—Teaching, Nekoosa, Wis. AGNES HARRIS—Teaching, Oregon City. Oregon. IRMA JOHNSON—Staying at home. Grand Rapids, Wis. EDNA KRUGER—Bookkeeper, Grand Rapids, Wis. MAUDE MOULTON—Married. Mrs. Scheuman, Chicago, 111. FRANK MUEHLSTEIN— Bookkeeper Wood Co. National Bank, Grand Rapids, Wis. LELA POTTER—Staying at home, Grand Rapids, Wis. MARY RANTHUM—Teaching Elocution, Chicago, 111. MINNIE RATH—Died in 1910. LOUIS REICHEL—Operating a truck farm. Fox Chase. Pa. BESS RICHMOND—Attending Downer, Milwaukee, Wis. MARGARETTE RICHMOND—Married; Mrs. Lacy Horton, Grand Rap- ids, Wis. DELLA WINGER—Attending Lawrence, Appleton, Wis. BLANCHE CAMP—Teaching. RUTH HUTCHINSON—Married. Mrs. Chas. Burnell. Grand Rapids. Wis. VERNA LYON— SINCLAIR WILLIAMS— HELEN M. HANIFIN—Teaching. Siegel, Wis. WILBER BERG—Employed by The Grand Rapids Milling Co. LELAND CARDEN—Min'ng, Alaska. HARRY LYNN—Attending Cincinnati University, Cincinnati, O. ALBERT NATWICK—Electrician, Grand Rapids, Wis. MYRON NATWICK—Cartoonist, Grand Rapid, Wis. FRANK RICKMAN—Salesman Lock’s grocery, Grand Rapids. Wis. GEORGE SMITH—Employed by Pigeon River Lbr. Co., Port Arthur, Canada. ROY B. THORNTON—Attending Davey Tree Institute, Kent, O. EDWARD WESENBEKG—Attending Moravian Theological Seminary, Bethlehem, Pa. HAROLD F. DAWES—Valparaiso University, studying law, Valparaiso. Ind. PRAXEDA (JOLLA—Stenographer, Johnson, Hill Co.. Grand Rapids, Wis. ELMER NELSON—Wisconsin University, Madison, Wis. NATELE DEMNITZ—Stenographer Ahdawagam Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Wis. MINERT DICKOFF—Employed by Port Edwards Paper Co., Grand Rapids, Wis. CLASS OF 1JM! FLORENCE ARPIN—Mrs. John Davies of Madison. PHILIP CANNING—With Pigeon River Lumber Company of Port Arthur, Canada. ROSE ERERT—Employed at Leona, Wis. BESSIE PARRISH—At home. WILLIAM KELLOGG Sophomore at University of Minnesota. LENORE LEMLEY—Teaching at Kansas City, Mo. KATHRINE MORAN—Teaching at Hiles, Wis. ELIZABETH NASH Stenographer for Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Com- pany. ISABEL NASH—At home. MAE SCHNABEL—Kindergarten teacher at Rice Lake, Wis. BEULAH SEARLES—Assistant in domestic department in city high school. ARTHUR SMITH—Attending Western University at London, Ontario. RAYMOND VAN HEUKELON—Living at Samoa. Cal. FLORENCE WILLMOTT—Kindergarten teacher at Fitchburg, Mass. LESLIE BOORMAN—Died at his home in March, 1913. BERNICE EGGERT—At home. LELAND HILDEMAN—Attending University of Wisconsin. DONALD JOHNSON—Attending Leland Stanford University in Cali- fornia. KATHARINE STEELE—Engaged in social center work in Boston, Mass. ALFRED THOMPSON—With Christenson-Mendenhall-Graham, a cloth- ing firm of Duluth, Minn. ALLIE BURCHELL—Working for Rood Construction Company at Meadowlands, Minn. ROLLIE BURCHELL—With Figecn River Lumber Company of Port Arthur, Canada. CLARENCE CHRISTENSON—Senior at University of Wisconsin. FRED GETZLAFF—Living at Milwaukee. FRANK GILL—Works with his father. FRANK MANSKE—Employed in an architect’s office in Milwaukee. NINA CARLSON—Mrs. Daniel Hansen of Oakland. Cal. EMMET CORCORAN- With Pigeon River Lumber Company of Port Arthur, Canada. ETHEL HAYES—Mrs. George Halvorsen of this city. 1 MAE JOHNSON -At home. | HILDA MARTINSON—Mrs. Floyd Berger of La Crosse. Wis. | PETRONILLA MULROY—Teaching in Sigel. ELMER BALDWIN—Employed by Ahdawagam Furniture Company. MICHAEL CEPRESS—Assistant in Bank of Grand Rapids. LIDA EKELUND Bookkeeper for Rood Construction Company. CLAUDE LYNN—Assistant bookkeeper at .Johnson Hill Company. ESTHER SCHUMAN—In commercial department in city high school. CURTIS BOORMAN—Traveling salesman out of Milwaukee. CLASS OF 1912 HERBERT ROACH (President)—Billing clerk for Chicago North- western, Milwaukee, Wis.; married in October. 1914, to Miss Orpha Mathis. LUCILLE CHURCH (Vice-President)—Busily engaged at home. MARC A RET NOLTXER (Secretary)—Stenographer in Consolidated office. HELEN TAYLOR (Treasurer)- Junior in domestic science course, Co- lumbia University, New York, N. Y. GERTRUDE REILAND—Stenographer in J. B. Arpin Lumber Company office. FAYE WARNER—Senior at Milwaukee Normal. JOHN ALEXANDER—At home. MAE LOVE Doing office work in accounting department of Johnson Hill Company. DOROTHY STEELE Died at her home in Boston in December, 1914, after a short illness with pneumonia. MARIE LOOZE—Teaching school in Kenosha. Wis. ERIC KARBERG—Traveling for Natwlck Electric Company. MYRTLE ULE At home. CYRIL TIMLIN—Working in bleaching plant of Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Company. RUTH RICHER—Teaching school in Plainfield, Wis. ELDRED MCDONALD—Assistant Manager of Palace Theater. MARTHA KRASKE—German teacher in West Side Parochial School. FRANK DRUMB—Attending linotype school in New York City. GRACE GOGGINS-—Now Mrs. Edward Gleason. Port Edwards, Wis. RUTH HORTON Kindergarten teacher on east side. WALTER MUELLER—Member of United States navy; at present on a submarine near Honolulu. MARION JACKSON—Senior at Stevens Point Normal. GERTRUDE XIMTZ Telephone operator. EDMUND ARPIN—Junior in agricultural course at University of Wis- consin, Madison. IGNATIUS MROZ Bookkeeper for Prentiss-Wabers Mnfg. Company. MYRTLE SEVERANCE—At home. GLA FULLER—Mail clerk on Burlington Railroad. EULALIA JERO—Living in the west. JOSEPH NASH—Employed at Stange Ellis. LOYOLA McCULLOUGH—Living in Jamestown, N. Y. JAMES GAYNOR—Died in Philadelphia hospital in February, 1914, as a result of scarlet fever. LENORE JOHNSON—Teaching school. JESSIE WOLT—Teaching school in Depere. JOHN BUCKLEY—Managing a brick plant in Montrose, Colo. EDWARD CAHILL P mployed by Nekoosa-Edwards Paper Company. CLASS OF 1013 THEO BRADFORD (Class President)—Employed by Consolidated mill at Biron. in electrical department. ESTHER GILL (Vice-President—Senior at Stevens Point Normal; completing the domestic science course. FLORENCE LYNN (Secretary)—Working in office of Johnson Hill Company. LLOYD WELCH (Treasurer) Employed at Abel Podawiltz cloth- ing store. HERBERT WOLF—Attending Oshkosh Normal. ANNINA DALY Sophomore at University of Wisconsin. DOROTHY BRAZEAU—At her home in Port Edwards. SPENCER CAMP—United States mail carrier. MARY JONES—Senior at Stevens Point Normal; completing the do- mestic science course. FRED RAGAN—Demonstrating and selling “Dodge” cars. EOLA WINGER—In training at Augustana Hospital, Chicago. 111. LELAND JOHNSON—Sophomore at University of Wisconsin; taking agricultural course. ROY WEEKS—Employed at Wausau Sulphate Fiber Company, Mosi- nee, Wis. RUTH KLEIN—Employed at the Herschleb bakery. MARIE KRUGER—Telephone operator at local office. HAROLD KUHN- Employed at Nekoosa-Edwards mill. BESS MARGESON—In training at Augustana Hospital, Chicago, 111. LYDA NELSON—Stenographer at Taylor Scott real estate office. HERMAN WENDLAND—Employed at Nekoosa-Edwards mill. ARTHUR KLEIN—Plumbing for Mr. Farley. ETHEL WATERS—Attending Whitewater Normal, Whitewater. Wis. LORENZO PADGHAM—Employed at Nekoosa Edwards mill. LEONARD KINISTER—Local representative for Walker Brothers Company, Syracuse, N. Y. DON NATWICK -Employed at the Natwick furniture store. EVA LIND—Senior at Stevens Point Normal; completing the domestic science course. WARREN BEADLE—Millwright at Consolidated mill at Biron. DOROTHY BRUNDAGE—Attending Stevens Point Normal. GEORGE MULLEN—Sales manager of Mott Fruit Produce Company. GEORGE MOHLKE—Sophomore at Carroll College, Waukesha. Wis. MARIAN ATWOOD Stenographer in Consolidated office. CATHERINE VAUGHN—At home. LAURA BODETTE—Telephone operator in local office. WALTER BARUCH—In United States navy; at present in San Fran- cisco, Cal. CLAIRE MATHIS In the real estate business. ANNA CORCORAN—Stenographer in Gaynor’s law office. EDGAR LUBECK—Working on his father’s farm at Rudolph. GERTRUDE GOLLA—Sophomore at University of Wisconsin. LEOPOLD QUASIGRACH—Attending the University of Wisconsin. WILL MERRIMAN—Sophomore at Ames College. Ames, la. HELEN GORDON -At home. PERCY MILLENBACH—Employed at Nekoosa-Edwards mill. EMMET BURNS—Sophomore at University of Wisconsin. iilUiiiiiiii ('LASS OF HM LEON FOLEY—Attends the University of Wisconsin. BERNADETTE M. GAFFNEY—Attends the Stevens Point Normal. CASSIE GIBSON—Works at the telephone office. KATHERINE GIBSON—Is at home. EDWARD MECZKOWSKI—Is employed in the Nash hardware store. WALTER MERRIAM—Attends the Ames Agricultural School. REGINA MUELLER—Teaches school at Brussels, Wis. NEIL NASH—Attends Georgetown University. OLGA BUERGER—Is a stenographer at the Hart Mnfg. Company. CONSTANCE BOORMAN Attends the Stevens Point Normal. VICTOR BORNICK—Clerks in the grocery department at the Johnson Hill Company. FRANK BRANBECKER—Joined the U. S. N. in August, 1914. DELBERT TRUDELL—Is employed at the Stange-Ellis factory. EVELYN WITTE—Is bookkeeper for the Nash Hardware Company. LAURA WITT—Works in Dr. Pomainville’s office. IDA WITTENBERG—Is a stenographer for the Prentiss-Wabers Com- pany. CHARLES HAGERSTROM—Clerks at Johnson Hill Company. LEONARD HATTON—Works at the Consolidated Water Power and Paper Company. GENEVIEVE HAYES—Is the assistant librarian at the public library. MYRON HILL—Is employed at the post office. EARL AKEY—Attends the Grand Rapids Business College. KARL ZIMMERMAN—Is employed by his father. ERNEST ANDERSON—Works at the Citizens’ National Bank. EDWARD ARP1N—Is employed by his father in Florence, La. HAROLD BABCOCK—Works for the Badger box factory. CARL JOHNSON—Is employed at Cohen’s department store. ARTHUR LEDER—Works at the MacKinnon hub and spoke factory. FREDERICK MAY -Is farming. RUTH McCAMLEY Is at home. FLOYD SHINN—Works for the Weinberg Construction Company. EDITH SIEWERT— Attends the Oshkosh Normal. BERNADETTE SCHLATTERER—Attends continuation school. HILDA SOLEY— LETA RATH—Attends the Stevens Point Normal. ELIZABETH ROEPKA—Attends the County Normal at Grand Rapids. CAROLINE SCHNABEL—Attends the Stevens Point Normal. FERN SEARLS—Attends the University of Wisconsin. ALINE SMITH—Attends the continuation school. CARLTON STAMM—Is employed at the Nekoosa-Edwards paper mill. WALTER STAMM — Is a clerk at Johnson Hill department store. HAROLD TIMM -Is a machinist at the Biron paper mill. CAROLYN DEYO—Attends the Stevens Point Normal. IRMA DICKOFF—Attends the Stevens Point Normal. AGNES DOLAN—Works at the courthouse. LORENA EBERHARDT—Is a stenographer at the Hart Mnfg. Com- pany. ARTHUR ZIMMERMAN—Works in his father’s shoe store. {Tribute (In (Our jVMicrttsrrs If you seek for information You may find it in this wise: By looking o’er the pages Of those who advertise. And remember, as you search. Did these pages not appear The book's price would be double What we ask for it here. And so we give our blessings To the men who advertise. And urge that every reader The firms will patronize. —GRETCHEN JONES. ’1C. JOHNSON HILL CO. GRAND RAPIDS, WISCONSIN Save you money on all lines of Merchan- dise. We carry full and complete as- sortments of Dress Goods, Silks, Lin- ens, Notions, Domestics, Laces, Em- broideries, Hosiery, Underwear, Shoes, Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Furnish- ings, Drugs, Groceries, Carpets, Bed- ding, Wall Paper, Paints, Silverware, China, Art Needlework, Hardware, Farm Machinery and Womens and Misses Apparel, includingCoats, Suits, Dresses, Furs, Undermuslins, Corsets, Millinery. JOHNSON HILL CO VICTORIA GRANO RAPIDS MILLING CO. PHONE 321 Capital $100,000.00 Surplus $100,000.00 AN OLD ADAGE “A young man without a small Bank Account seldom becomes an old man with a big Bank Account.” This old adage is worth thinking about. We appreciate the small accounts because they invariably grow. WOOD COUNTY NATIONAL BANK GRAND RAPIDS, WISCONSIN Drink Grand Rapids Beer BREWED BY GRAND RAPIDS BREWING CO. It’s Absolutely Pure TELEPHONE 177 ORDER A CASE TODAY PROMPT DELIVERY Out to Win PALACE ouse of Quality THE HOME OF MUTUAL MOVIES Because— The Best Players in Motion Pictures The Best Directors of Motion Pictures The Best Photographers of Motion Pictures The Best Dramatists of Motion Pictures Combine their talents to produce them. SEE THEM AT THE PALACE iill ABEL PODAWILTZ CO. VISIT THE IDEAL Always a (load Show WE CARE LITTLE WHAT AMOUNT YOU EARN Whether it be ten dollars a week or ten dollars a day—the fact still remains, that some part of your income should be saved This hank will he glad to assist you in Saving for the Future BANK OF GRAND RAPIDS MRS. S. STEINBERG WOOD COUNTY DRUG STORE EDW. M. COYLE, Prop. THE PRESCRIPTION STORE GRAND RAPIDS. WISCONSIN Ladies’ Coats, Millin- ery, Dress Goods, Dry Goods and Shoes. We either have it, will get it, or it isn’t made WE SPECIALIZE IN PRESCRIPTION AND SICK ROOM NECESSITIES Your Patronage is appreciated Exquisite Perfumes, Fine Toilet Articles, Rubber Goods, Drug Sundries. Cigars, Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Pens, Ink. Mucilage. Pap eterie. Trusses. CAMERA SUPPLIES BARNES HEATH’S RESTAURANT CANDY KITCHEN Rest Meals in Town Ice Cream and Candy Cigars and Tobacco Regular dinners a specialty Quick Service—No Waits The Taste H ill Tell the Truth L. G. HEATH, Prop. Oak Street 2 Doors North No item is too small to go under the head of greater value and guaranteed satisfaction in the Live Store. From Neckties to Dress Suits, this great store leads in giving men what they want at what they want to pay; also we impress upon every customer that if a day, a week or a month afterward satisfaction isn’t perfect, his money or new merchandise awaits his acceptance. It takes right merchandise to uphold such a policy . . . we have it in such as represented by the quality, value and service standards of Kuppenheimer Clothes at $20.00 to $30.00 KRUGER TURBIN CO. THE HOME OF $15.00 CLOTHES OTHERS FROM $10.00 TO $20.00 BRAUER BROS. CLOTHES SHOP SIERCK’S Victrolas and Victor Records NEWS DEPOT Ansco Cameras and Ansco Films Daily Papers and Magazines | are the best. A full line of Drugs Candy. Ice Cream and Supplies | and Prescriptions. Get them at Cigars and Tobacco I CRURCH’S DRUG STORE f Solved By Coming to me, as a Registered Optometrist, for an Examination of the Eyes that will determine once for all the reason why you do not see well— No one ever leaves this establishment with Glasses, until perfect sight is restored. LOUIS REICHEL West Side Jewelry Store W. T. LYLE FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING OUR MOTTO: To Please The People West Side Store Phone 885 Residence Phone 886 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF GRAND RAPIDS has helped many young people solve their financial problems and would be glad to help YOU THE BIGGEST Little Store In Town Daly’s Drug Jewelry Company The biggest variety and the l est in quality. We are always glad to serve you. i Peoples Tailoring Company Suits and Overcoats—Cleaning Pressing and Repairing GIVE US A TRY The Largest and Best Selected Stock of Furniture in Wood County, at J. R. RAGAN’S HAPPY HOMES Less Work • Less Worry No Hoi Kitchen No Hot Tempers Save Fuel Save Fuss Let Us Do Your Baking GRAND RAPIDS BAKERY 1 “Everything Good in Baked Goods Call for Martha Washington Brand, Highest Grade Produced in Pure Food Products. JOANNES BROS. CO. GREEN BAY, WIS. I McCAMLEY POMAINVILLE HDW. CO. Headquarters for all kinds of Sporting Goods GO TO MENZEL’S STUDIO for the latest in Photography at reasonable prices. Enlargements from Amateurs’ Films Prompt Service and Satisfac- tion Guaranteed Leloffs Tailor Shop Cleaning, dressing anti Repairing Suits made to Order I'romptness and Quality “The Conover Piano” was excepted by the Music Committee of the Panama exposition, as the official piano for the World’s Fair. This wonderful piano is made by The Cable Co., of which we are the sole representatives. We Carry a complete line of the new Edison Diamond Disc Phonographs, and new Edison indestructible records are received weekly. You are invited to hear them whether you have any intention of buying or not. THE DALY MUSIC CO. B. E. JONES Watch For The COAL, WOOD AND ICE 1916 Issue Of The PHONES 933-413 Ahdahwagam D. D. CONWAY If It's Flowers —See— ATTORNEY AT I-AW PHONE 338 Paul The Florist PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THIS BOOK DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY LAMBERT PRINTING COMPANY Quality PRINTING ENGRAVING DESIGNING Service Photos by Menzel Dedication Photo by Moore Engravings by Oshkosh Engraving Co.