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

Page 29 text:

Twenty-seven Class Prophecy Instrumental Miss Carmelita Weaver, the corpulent maid, At her last recital placed Paderewski in the shade. Mr. G. W. Shelby at Paris and Berlin Attracted all the artists’ attention with his violin. To Miss Minerva Moore’s world-famed studio, Pupils have come from Manilla to Toronto. Mr. Lafayette Unthank, most talented man, Just published a composition surpassing Chopin. We regret to say that having conquered fame and honor, Miss Capitola has retired, but not as Miss Bonner. The most famous group of musicians in the land Are now in Mr. Carl Moody’s band. Vocal The critics for the New York Herald Have declared Miss Hillard’s voice sweetest in the world. At Convention Hall last week thousands went to hear The prima donna, Miss Ethel Wier. Reverend Raymond Burgins with his splendid voice Makes the hearts of all who hear him rejoice. Art Miss Vivian Wynn, in France far away, Now lives for art with a Capital “A.” Four artistic young ladies who design gowns which appeal, Are Misses Anderson, Aikens, Williams and Steele. Among the great New York buyers in Paris, I saw Misses McKensy, Aikens, Gentry and Shaw. Dorthy Ridley and Samuel Harris, Painters now are they in Paris. Business All of the elite dejeuner At the Green Williams, Craddock cafe. Goods of quantity, quality and then some more, Are handled by the Frazier Thomas grocery store. If you wish a first class business to see, Visit the Amos Banks dye factory. Good tires, bad tires and camouflage Are evenly distributed in the Maxey Williams Garage. The best millinery shop in town Is owned by Johnson, Brooks and Brown. All housewives now who learn to cook Take lessons from Misses Stewart and Johnson’s cook book. Society Misses Richardson, Cross and Brown In the social whirl have won renown. Messrs. Essex Bellamy, Poole and Kay An Irene Castle stunt now play. Erma Doniphan is quite a “swell,” Reigning, now, as a society “Belle.” Profession Miss Jessie Howell is all the rage, As a commediene on the Chatauqua stage. Misses Henry, Doniphan, Johnson and Hearne, With Miss Goods at the Orpheum this week do an athletic turn. Willa Chapman and Verda Berry In an act also make merry. Gladys Ewing, Louise Crosby, Edna Winston and Hazel Drew As superior housewives are surpassed by few. Schools Miss Katherlen Cowden with wonderful knowledge Of physical culture trains girls in a college. As a domestic science teacher Miss Leola Torry At Lincoln High School has won great glory. Our own little Vallerie Poole Is a French teacher in Lincoln High : School. Disciples of Frochel are these of a verity, Misses Barton, Perkins, Beans and Merity. At Wendell Phillips still retaining her charm Miss Florence Robinson is a busy school marm. Here also we find Miss Graves as a nurse, Telling the dear children they are better or worse. Some more dear teachers (the kids say they’re prigs), Are Misses Mills, Harvey, Hawkins and Briggs. The Principal who forces the youngsters to learn Is dear old Walter Belle, near-sighted and stern.

Page 28 text:

Twenty-six The Pilgrim CAST OF CHARACTERS Pilgrim Novel Cram Miss Dance Study Moving Picture Serial Story Teacher Dry Senior ACT I Place — Schoolroom Pilgrim: Woe is me! I must hie me. to the land of Graduation or I perish in this miserable land of the Flunks. . Enter Teacher: “Ah! Pilgrim, I am indeed glad to see thee, but I fear thou art sure dis- tressed. Pray— what is thy trouble? Pilgrim: Most worthy— I would fain enter the land of Graduation, but I am encumbered by this burden upon my back. I cannot rid myself of it. It contains many different studies which press hard upon me. Teacher: Ah! Thy trouble is indeed small. Choose as thy companion Study, and walk con- stantly by her side ; shun not the paths by which she leads you and all will indeed be well. Pilgrim : Oh, thank you, most gracious teacher ! Summon her hither that at once I may proceed upon my journey. Enter Study: Did someone call? Teacher: Someone, indeed! ’Tis Pilgrim be- seeching companionship to the land of Gradua- tion. Give him your unstinting and never failing support and leave him not. Out to you, Pilgrim ; forget not my advice unto you and I will add: Let nothing turn thee from thy companion. Pilgrim : Many thanks ! Come, Study ; let us be gone. (Exeunt.) ACT II Scene — Band of Temptations Pilgrim: We have journeyed hand in hand for ten full days. Oh, Study, and my burden is so lightened that I realize not that it is present. Enter Dance (to Pilgrim) : Oh, stranger, .where hast thou been? My friends and I have missed thee. (Turns to study) Ohhh ! So Study is now your companion. Pilgrim: Yes, and with her my burden has so lessened and grown light unto my shoulders. Dance: Come with me and you’ll forget your burden. Have I not often made you happy? Study: Come, Pilgrim! Come away! Away! Pilgrim : One moment, dear Study ! His rea- son is sound indeed. Fare you well. Wait not on me. (Exeunt Dance and Pilgrim, Study mourn- fully shaking her head.) Scene 1 — Slough of Exams . Pilgrim : Oh, woe is me. I shall surely sink and become a victim of the dreadful Flunks. Oh ! Such despair ! Such misery ! Enter Study : Oh, Pilgrim ! We meet again ! Why are not Dance and her companions aiding you? You have been with them constantly. Pilgrim : Oh, Study, taunt me not. Only pity me in my willfulness and suffering. Aid me, I pray thee ! Study : I cannot aid thee, oh, Pilgrim, but my cousin Cram shall extricate thee from this slough. (Exit with Cram.) Cram : Fear not, Pilgrim ; with my “Magic Midnight Oil” you shall be saved. ACT III Scene — Same Pilgrim : I am indeed grateful to thy cousin Cram, Study, for rescuing me, although my head aches and I am nervous and ill from the effects of his “Magic Midnight Oil.” Study : Oh, Pilgrim, if you will but keep close to me it shall not again happen. (Enter Moving Picture, Novel and Serial Story. Much laughter.) Moving Picture : Oh, our good friend Pilgrim. How art thou? You look sorely in need of pleas- ure. Pilgrim : I have had much trouble, but have been saved through my best friend, Study, with the aid of her worthy cousin, Cram. Moving Picture : Oh, but, Pilgrim, I have a balm that will cure thee of thy ill feeling; ’tis called Rudolph Valentino. Novel : And I, Pilgrim, have as my tonic the “Sheik” — will indeed thee well immediately. Serial Story: And my antidote, “The Woman Who Stood By,” gives instant relief. Pilgrim: No! I shall stick to Study. Chorus : Oh, come with us ! Do come ! Pilgrim: No! No! (Starts away.) Study: Oh, Pilgrim, it is indeed gratifying to see thee take that brave stand ! Now with the aid of Discretion you shall now be able to associate with thy companions and vet keep by my side. (Exit.) ACT IV Land of Final Exams. Pilgrim : Oh, Study, I cannot keep on ! I do fear me greatly. Study : Come ! Come ! Armed with encyclo- pedia and reference books, we will conquer the demons, True, False and Completion Tests, easily. Come ! Scene 2 — Land of Two Weeks ' Vacation. Pilgrim : Study, we have passed through with- out a scratch! My! What a beautiful land we have entered ! And, oh, Study, my burde n has vanished ! Study: And our journey is nearly completed. Final Scence — Land of Graduation (Pilgrim receives robe of graduation among many other rewards — his diploma). Curtain HAZEL BROWNE

Page 30 text:

Twenty-eight Miscellaneous The firm of Denton, Daniels, and Payne As feminist lawyers have won great fame. Doctors Harold Coleman and William Lee, Household words have come to be. The Collins sisters bluff all patrons In Atlanta U. as matrons. In Y. W. C. A. Miss Chase Fills a secretarial place. In the government service typist all, Are the speedy Thomas, Maxey, and Hall. Finley, Hannon, Howell, and Miles Are lady designers of fine tiles. Misses Harrington and Holloway Teach the Heathen in Cathway. Miss Maurine Harrison also Teaches these Chinese to sew. While Elmorton Colder preaches To the folk that Maurine teaches. Harlan Leonard’s cartoons make Fun for those who White’s paper take. Charles Smith, lawyer, will defend Waterhouse his broken friend. From the open machinations of the Owens co- orpations. Then suddenly from out the blue A queer mosquito came ; He buzzed and buzzed and ’round me flew ; Then doubled back again. Lord Carnavan ! An insect bite ! I dropped the crystal clear, And to my heels directly took And left my classmates dear. Hazel Brown ’ 23 O, What, When, Where and Why What makes Dorothy Green? What makes Gladys Cross? What kind of miles are Beatrice Miles? What kind of a bean is an Alberta Bean? What makes Hazel Brown? When did Otellia Howell? Where is Martha An-der-son? Where is Dorothy’s Brooks? Where is Vallarie’s Poole (Pool) ? Where is Ruby’s Hearn (herring) ? Where is Alverda’s Henry (Ford) ? Erma Doniphan ’23 Can You Imagine — J. M. singing bass? B. H. writing a poem entitled “Why Girls Should Not Flirt’’? F. R. and E. W. enemies? C. W. singing “Oh, How I Hate Baseball” (boys) . H. B. falling in love? M. H. being imposed on by the teachers? H. H. a grouch? H. S. an old maid? A. C., G. H., E. D. and V. B. becoming vamps? R. H. having rheumatism? T. S. not like a water — house? B. W., V. P., D. R. and B. B. being 7 feet? E. J. talking about her own relations? M. A., C. C. and A. F. going into a nunnery? M. M. attending to her own business? M. D. and M. M. putting on airs? A. H. and M. D. becoming suffragettes? C. G. being stiff? E. W. without her bluff? L. D., W. and S. H. joining the Follies? C. C. with a plaster over her mouth? C. B. getting a husband? T. P. and G. D. becoming preachers? T. M. being fat? L. T. proposing t o a gentleman? W. G., M. W. and A. W. as models? R. K. playing on the Varsity teams? By Florence Hollozvay ’ 23 If This Were True — Darthelia Adams is a descendant of President Adams. Margruite Barton owns the Barton Shoe Com- pany. Alberta Bean is a descendant of the bean stalk Jack cut down. Capitola Bonner owns the Bonner Cement Com- pany. Marie Daniels is noted for being the “Daniel that entered the lions’ den.” Berniece Harvey is responsible for the Harvey restaurants from coast to coast. Helen, Jewell, and Esther Johnson are related. Thalia Perkins is a descendant of Silas Perkins. Florence Robinson owns the Robinson Shoe Company. Pearl Rowls holds half interest in the Rowls Joyce Auto Company. Leola Torry is responsible for the Tory party. Alda and Belle Williams are twin sisters. Verda Berry is responsible for the discovery of all the berries in the U. S. A. Erma Doniphan y 23