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

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10 THE LINCOLNIAN VIRGINIA BEATTY B. W.— You tell it! C. D. — Helping- to manage L. H. S. Lunch Room. A. L. — To be a Domestic Science Teacher. THEO KNOX B. W. — Listen Mr. Mozden! C. D. — Talking to Edna. A. L. — To master King’s English. FLORA SCOTT B. W. — Oh My! C. D. — Keeping quiet! A. L. — To be a milliner. stilts. If he will stand on them we may be able to see him when he comes in the lunch room for his lunch without leaning over the counter. To ETHEL MANOS I give this poem, “When Jack Came Back From France ’ knowing it will remind her of a recent joyful day. To CLEMENS WASHINGTON I give these pamphlets on “New Ways of Acting a Clown.” I am sure he is tiring of his old methods. To BEATRICE THOMAS I give this copy of our latest popular song,, ' Oh Boy,” knowing that it will remind her of the dances her “Eddie” gives. To JAMES GRANGER I give this book on “The Latest in International Jokes and Comical Sayings.” To HELEN WHITE I present this comb, brush and book on “How to Fix One’s Hair Becomingly.” To GEORGIA MOORE I give this nipple. I hope that by nibbling it she will give her finger nails a chance to grow long enough to be seen. To LILLIAN BAKER I give this “baby’s rattle,” hoping that the next time she be- gins crying, her brother will shake the rattle and the “pretty sound of the bells will cause her to cease the racket. To FANNIE SHERRE L I give these 10 tons of chewing gum hoping that although it is a small supply, she will have enough to at least fill her mouth half full. To HENRIETTA HAWKINS I present this alarm clock, hoping that with its help she will be able to get to school on time when she goes away next year. To EUGENE PERRY I present the book, “When and How Long to Grin.” To MARY BELL MUKES I give the song, “I’m Going Back to Texas,” so that by singing it, she will know what to do when she and her “Tex” “fall out.” To ROBERTA GREEN I give this can of lye. hoping that she will use it to clean her powder puff so the next time she powders her face will not be dusty. To WILLA SUTTINGTON I give this season ticket to the “Gem.” To PALESTINE ROBERTS I present this bottle of Flesh Reducer, hoping that by its use she will obtain the results she has wished for. To EUNICE BACOTE I present this megaphone so that we may hear her when she speaks. To GAYNEL MASON I give this type- writer so she might continue her favorite study. To MABEL CHOUTEAU I give this talk- ing machine so that her family can have amusement on rainy days by seeing which goes the faster, Mabel’s mouth or the rec- ords of the machine. To VAUNCILE OLIVER I give this pair of Indian Clubs and this box of gum, hop- ing that she will be able to club her way to Heaven and chew to her heart’s con- tent along the journey. To CLARENCE BROWN I give this box of paper and pencils so he can cancel and re-cancel his and Deloris’ names until he becomes sure that “pure love” exists be- tween them. To WILLENE WEBB I give this book of “Classical Selections for the Piano,’’ hop-

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THE LINCOLNIAN 9 THELMA WATTS B. W. — Now aint ’cha talk in’! C. D. — Laughing-. A. L. — To cook forever. SAM IRVING B. W. — I don’t want that. C. D. — Teasing the girls. A. L. — To drift about aim- lessly. VAUNCILE OLIVER B. W. — Do it quick! C. D. — Dancing. A. L. — To reign in H- mansion. Now. Mr. John Smith, a prospective orator and lawyer. Mr. Chas. Buford, a star in military tac- tics. Harvey Duckett, a singer, who delights the school with his voice. ‘ Michael Hicks, athlete, baseball and football star. Ten Years Hence. Hon. John Smith, lawyer and prominent citizen of Chicago. Col. Charles Buford of the Colored Regi- ment, U. S. Army, stationed in Liberia. Mr. Harvey Duckett, the great tenor, singing in “Romeo and Juliet,” as Romeo at the Grand Theatre, this week only. Michael Hicks, coach of the football team, Oberlin College. ETHEL MANOS. CLASS GIFTONIAN I have tried to console myself with the thought, “Oh, well, everything is so out- rageously high, I know my classmates won’t expect a gift,” but it seems that I just must give my friends a little token of re- membrance of some sort. My gifts are not expensive ones but I hope they will be ap- preciated and useful. To EDRA WILLIAMS I give this Toilet Set. It contains 3 boxes each of white, pink and flesh tint face powder. I do hope that she will use it so economically as to make it last at least two or three days. To ROSE EVERETT I give this Mani- curing Set, hoping that she will use the shears at least, to reduce the length of her finger nails. To THELMA WATTS I present this book on “Hints for Housewives,” knowing it deals with the only subject of interest to her. To VERNETTA ALLEN I present this collection of Classical Songs, hoping she might find among them numbers for her next recital. To ERNESTINE CRUTCHFIELD I give this book on “How to Amuse People,” hoping that after reading it she will know the difference between “being funny” and “being silly.” To BERNICE LANCASTER I give the permission to go to all the dances given this summer, knowing that she never tires of her favorite pleasure. To MABLE TAYLOR I give this little “Cubit Doll.” It will serve as a remem- brance of her own Henry “Cubit.” To THEO KNOX I give this book on “Verbs and How to Use Them,” hoping he will profit by the study of its contents. To WM. McHUDSON I give this pair of

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THE LINCOLNIAN 11 MABLE CHOUTEAU B. W. — I’ll say she does! C. D. — Trying - to keep up with Edison’s gift. A. L. — To travel. EUGENE PERRY B. W. — Aw gimme some. C. D. — Grinning. A. L. — To be a successful physician. HELEN WHITE B. W.— Sez Vick! C. D. — Talking to Gibs. A. L. — To expect “G” check. ing that by mastering them she will make Paderewski sit down and declare “I’ve failed.” To HARVEY DUCKET I give the per- mission to use all the words he can manu- facture even if his hearers won’t know what he is talking about. To JOHN HUNLEY I present this book on “How to Learn to Dance.” To JOHN SMITH I give this book on “How Many Girls One Boy Should Have.” To ROMA TUTT I give the permission to “fuss” with Mr. Marsden whenever she feels that her classmates don’t know their Eng. Lit. To HOWARD MILLER I give the honor of being the Prize Military Commander. To MICHAEL HICKS I give this foot- ball so that by practicing this summer he will be able to maintain Championship Title when he goes off to school next year. To JOSEPH JOHNSON I give this ad- vice, “You’d better learn to talk to girls.” To LONNIE GILLESPIE I give this bot- tle of ammonia so that by inhaling it con- tinually, he will be able to stay awake in the mornings while in assembly. To SAMUEL IRVING I give these plas- ters to seal his lips so he wont talk so much. To VIRGINIA BEATTY I give the privi- lege to make the cakes for the weddings of all her classmates. To DELORES ELLIS I grant the per- mission to be with Clarence. To THEO. BROWN I give the advice, “For appearance’s sake, please never have all your hair cut off again.” To FLORA SCOTT I give this book on “Gout” so that after reading it she will know that it is not a disease of the throat. To RAYMOND WILLIAMS I give this viola hoping that when he plays it he will be as hapoy as when he is with his other Viola. To SYLVIA MANLEY I give this Height Producer so that when she begins teach- ing the kindergarten we shall be able to distinguish her from the children. To MERICHA McADAMS I give this song. “I Love You Best of All,” to sing to “him” when “he” calls. To CHARLES BUFORD I present this Ford, hoping that with its assistance he will get to school in time for the first period at least once, when he goes away next year. To ZEPHYR DAVIS I present this book, “How to Avoid Being Slow and Solemn.” I am very grateful to my classmates for the gifts which I received and hope that you all will be as pleased with your gifts. I assure you that each one was given in the spirit of true friendship, regretting however, that we are so soon to be separ- ated. Hoping that you all may have the very best of health and luck, I remain. Yours sincerely, LOLA SMITH, ’19. WE THANK YOU! It has rightfully been said that no or- ganization, book or paper can be a suc- cess without the cooperation of the public at large. This has been proven repeatedly