Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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Page 1 0 THE LINCOLNIAN Seniors BERTHA CARTER Quiet ? ? Oh for size 1916 Members Their Charadteri ics and Chief Delight JAMES CHANDLER Needs a Big Ben English, of course EDGAR UNTHANK Editor-in-Chief SAXIE ENGLISH and LESTER HENDERSON ....Associate Editors M. LORRAINE JACKSON Alumni Editor STERING GREEN and LEMUEL WILLIAMS. ...Business Managers BEATRICE PARSONS, NEAL HERRIFORD, ROSA EVERETT, Class Reporters. EDITORIAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS. Always eager to grasp any idea which will better his race, Professor Lee started on Sun- day, November 21, a series of meetings which became to be the most popular affairs ever inauguurated in connection with school work in Kansas City. The quality of the speakers, men of distinguished reputation, soon brought forth to these meetings a representative audience each time. Splendid music by our orchestra and by other talent was always fur- nished by Professor Work, and before the second meeting was had a spirit of eagerness for the next meeting was noticeable among a large majority. But better still the benefits derived from the advice given by those men is priceless. Advice is always acceptable when it comes from those who have mastered the subject upon which they speak. These men were in every instance representatives of their snecial line. Beginning with Dr. Paul Paquin, health director of Kansas City, who spoke on “Sanitation of the Teeth,” these programs continued monthly, seeming each month to be better. Each man seeming to be more elo- quent than the other. On December 19th, Mr. F. C. Trigg, of the Kansas City Star, spoke on “The School and Good Citizenship.” His amazing knowledge of the Bible impressed all, and he ably proved his point by his quotations. On January 16th, Mr. E. E. Rouse, of the Missouri Savings Bank, spoke on “The Saving Habit and Edu- cation.” His chief plea was for everyone to be thrifty. The hodcarriers union were our particular guests on thiis occasion. Judge R. S. Latshaw, on February 20, held those who had always been terrfied by that con- nected with his name in former days, spell- bound by his smooth, impressive voice on the subject, “Education, a Remedy for Crime.” Mr. J. A. Harzfeld delivered the next address and it is the writer’s opinion that there is no better read man, no man capable of quot- ing more from such a varied list of writers, than Mr. Harzfeld. He spoke on “Evidences of Race Progress,” and in a forcible way he encouraged us greatly. The April meeting was in charge of tne women’s clubs, who turned out in full. Mrs. Fuller of the Atheneaum Art Club delivered a most instructive address. The last, which is still fresh in our minds, was a masterpiece in oratory on a simple subject, a feat hard to accomplish. Mr. Billikopf, of the Welfare Board, in a style all his own, gave us some action that impressed all. He spoke in place of Hon Frank Walsh, who although scheduled was forced to be out of the city. This ended the community meetings for 1916, but happy to say they are to be continued next year with an even better and more elaborate pro- gram promised. O what a help to the race, what an addition to Lincoln’s history these meetings have proved themselves. ED J. UNTHANK.

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Seniors THE LINCOLNIAN ‘ Page 9 CLASS NIGHT PLA Y CAST OF CHARACTERS Iamit (bass), the King Edgar Unthank Bui Bui (soprano), his daughter - Naomi Thomas Prince (tenor) Flody Collins Ida (contralto), Court Chaperson Rogena Beard Alain (baritone), Friend of Prince...., Crawford Darden Lilia (mezza soprano) Friend to Bui Bui - - Roxanna Cowden Dorsay (bass), Keeper of Royal Spectacles Lester Henderson Justo (baritone), Keeper Royal Cash Box Eudell Johnson Argument. Iamit has betrothed his only child, the Princess Bulbul, to the Prince Caspain and the prince is on his way to attend the wedding. The couple have never met, and the princess vainly implores her father not to make her marry a man she has never seen. The prince, on his side, determines to see his future wife before the betrothal ceremony. On reaching the outskirts of the city, he disguises himself and his friends as peddlers, and thus clad they seek the palace. The prince enters the garden first and meets the maids of honor. After much persuasion, he is allowed to seek the princess, who is roaming disconsolately through the woods. The prince-peddler speedily wins Bulbul’s affections, and endeav- ors to persuade her to give up Prince Caspain and elope with him instead. This the princess refuses. They agree to meet once more in the ballroom that evening to say good-bye. Un- able to part with the man she loves, Bulbul hides him behind a curtain, bidding him trust her. Consternation reigns later when the king and court learn that the prince and prin- cess are both missing. All are still more hor- rified when Bulbul enters the ballro-om, a long cloak over her gown, and announces that she will not wed the prince, but instead the man she loves — a peddler. Thowing aside the cur- tain, behind which the prince is hidden, she exposes him to the full view of king and court. Grief is turned to joy. The king recognizes in the supposed peddler, the prince, and Bulbul is too pleased at the outcome to be indignant at the prank played upon her. In the mean- time, Ida, who has always had a lingering fondness for the king, proposes to him under a promise he made that afternoon, and he is bound to consent. Alain and Lilia make a third happy couple, and the three weddings are set for “Tuesday at noon.” MACEO WILLIAMS Would-be heart breaker Violin Solos MAYSIE DIGGS Quiet and demure Staying at home

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Seniors THE LINCOLNIAN ‘Page 1 1 AN APPRECIATION. A well known preacher of New York City, who writes for the Kansas City Post, said in a sermon, “The success of any enterprise depends entirely upon two forces, one a force of the mystic Almighty, the other of unseen but forceful influence of an individual booster. This booster, however, may always be found to be an unassuming, modest, sacrificing per- son whose one aim is the success of his enter- prise and is usually a co-worker of the pre- viously mentioned mystic force.” In analyzing this complex but well expressed statement we found that it fitted grandly to the character we wish to discuss. In person of Miss Carolyne Brydie, instructor of Latin and Dramatic Art at Lincoln. She has been the prop of the Senior Class, has grieved at our grievancs, smiled when we smiled and worked for us incessantly, not- withstanding the fact that her recent illness had still held a slight check on her hereto- fore activities. For our programs, our . plays, commencement exercises, and even our con ' duct and dignity, we are indebted to this beloved woman. And in a simple manner we wish to publicly thank her. The Class of 1916 also takes this means to leave with her the impression that, regardless of the number of colleges or the professions we might follow in years to come, the name of Miss Carolyne Brydie will always be dear to us. CLASS OF T6. A VIEW OF THE YEAR. A musical program was given the first Sun- day in each month during the year by the Lincoln High School Orchestra, together with one or two members from the outside. The last program was given Sunday, May 7, 1916. Most of the numbers played were selected by a request from different persons through- out the city. The program was rendered with much talent and skill and should induce tho e who are to attend school next year to con- tinue this work and endeavor to increase the size of the orchestra and assist in building up the reputation of our school. On the evening of November 23, 1915, a social was given at Garrison Field House in honor of the Lincoln High School football squad. We were very glad to have a few of the Sumner High School students. Everyone had a delightful time. Upon invitation of our principal, Professor Lee, Mr. Alexander, who is a business man of this city, made a very helpful talk in the Assembly Hall, Friday morning, December 10th. He first gave us a brief history of his early life, and told how he had been able to succeed in business. He also gave us instri. ;- cions to enable us to achieve success in all of our undertakings. Maceo T. Williams, who is a member of the Senior Class of Lincoln High, gave a violin recital at Ebenezer Church, January 14th. He was assisted by Mr. Weston and Prof. F. J. Work, who are some of the best talent of Kansas City. Friend Maceo did some fine work, of which we were very proud indeed. Mr. Stewart, an ex-student of Lincoln High and a partner of one of the graduates of this school in the real estate business, formerly of Winnipeg, Canada, talked to us January 14, 1916, giving a brief history of his life and success. The motto that helped him to be successful is, “I will find a way or make one.” Prof. Lee dilevered one of his splendid ad- dresses at St. Joseph, Mo., on Saturday, Jan- uary 1st, upon the occasion of the celebration of the emancipation of the Negro race in America. ROBERT ADAMS Some draughtsman Talking to B. D. EDITH GOOCH Tee hee-er extraordinary Lavghing % 1