Lindenwood University - Linden Leaves Yearbook (St Charles, MO)

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painted across the front. It was found that the owner was the husband of Alice Ripley. Alice must be supremely happy having plenty to eati' murmured the ghost remembering Alice's fondness for feasts. But these reflections were brought to a close by the appearance of a young woman carrying a huge bundle of books. The ghost recognized the fast walk but murmured Su'rely this cannot be Mrs. Donnelly still going to school, but still I do remember having heard that she had acquired an infatuation for it and seemed unable to stop. A short distance behind her was Arlie Fleming, her arms loaded with text books and note books on psy- chology and logic. As they walked on the ghost gained from their conversation the following information :-Rhea Moore hav- ing made a success of her music, study- ing in Kansas City and being tired of refusingTHE man decided to make that place her permanent home having a bun- galow next door to a certain other admir- er of K. C. I-Ier old roommate, Margaret Schiltz had entered a convent and was now a nun. Carrie. Collins had become a renowned concert player and was now touring the East. As they were entering the University, groups of students were discussing the new branch of learning- conversationology, which was being plac- ed in all the higher colleges by its founder, Miss W'innifred Warren, the famous NVoman Conversationalist. Loud screams from the atheletic grounds caus- ed the ghost to return to the outside again. There were a number of young ladies dressed in bloomers and short sweaters on the field. They were ap- plauding their coach, 'VVinnifred Olmstead who was advising them as to the best methods to use in winning a game of basket. ball. The ghost hurried on. It was quite dark now and in the large crowd it was easily seen that the most of them were going into a theater. The huge colored board outside satisfied the curiosity of the ghost. Marie Krebs, Impersonator. Another '09 girl leading a public life thought the ghost. The next place was Hot Springs and in passing through the city the ghost was attracted by bright lights and music issuing from a ball room nearby. As the window was reached the music ceased and everyone began fanning and moving toward the punch bowl. The dancers fell back to- ward the walls as the next dance began -a graceful figure floated out to the strains of the waltz, her feet scarcely touching. the floor, so light were her movements. Helen Vaughan Babcock still dancing sighed the ghost. The long distance between I-Iot Springs and Ft. Scott gave the ghost time for reflection in regard to Mary Rice, The college senior of the class, I do hope that she has lived up to my expectations . .The river near,Ft. Scott was crossed and the ghost passed into the city. It did not take long to find Mary, in company with a young man who appeared quite devoted. Married, and after all the hopes I had for her, Its terrible to be so dis- appointed. The ghost then turned toward Colorado thinking of the remaining girl of the class. She will be making somebody happy wherever she is. A scene of confusion. rose before the eyes of the ghost. Solemn- faced men and anxious women were hur- rying from one place to another. There seemed to have been an explosion in one of the mines. Doctors and nurses could be seen relieving the wounded men. Near one cot on which lay a sufferer the

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CLASS PRQPIHIIECY., A tall shadowy form appeared above what had been the resting place of the ghost of the 1909 class. Itpwon't do, said the ghost looking down at the wide crack in the ground, I couldn't wait for the live years to go by before coming back and seeing what the future had brought forth for all the 1909 girls. As it stood thinking of which way it should go another ghost, tired and sadfaced came up. You'1l give up the. search it said, I have been looking for my girls over a year and am now returning to my grave with part of the task uncompleted. The ghost of 1909 having known the class did not continue the subject but asked anxiously, Have you seen any of the 1909 girls in your journeying ? Yes, was the reply and the ghost listened attentively to the directions given as to where one of the girls had been seen. s The place was soon reached and the ghost was surprised td see a large crowd gathered around the entrance to a public building. The doors were being closed and a man was calling through a megaphone Not even standing room left, lecture will be repeated tonight. The ghost drifted in through the small opening of the door and looking around saw Louise Betts gesticulat- ing widely from the platform of the au- ditorium. Upon going closer the subject of her discourse was found to be, Brav- ery of the Confederate Soldiers and Wrongs done the South. Yes it over- heard in passing two men who were dis- cussing the lecture, The cause for which the money is being used may be a good one, but do you really think that cats need a home founded for them ? The ghost passed out and was going down the street when a woman's voice caused it to stop. The owner of the voice proved to be Ethel Allen who was walking with an obedient looking man. They soon entered a house and the ghost found that Ethel had married soon after her graduation and settled down to a quiet, domestic life. The day being quite warm the ghost rested a while and did not reach another place of interest until about 3:30. It was jefferson City, the home of Mary Clay. The ghost passed through the streets of the capital but saw few people as the heat was so intense. When the Clay home was reached it saw Mary dressed as for a walk and looking pensively at a picture of a young man in a military suit. The ghost suddenly remembered that it was Thursday and murmuring force of habit passed on. On the street corner stood a man read- ing a newspaper. Looking over his shoulder the following notice could be read-Miss Lois Dale has returned from abroad where she has been furthering her study of foreign dances, to fill engage- ments in the East. During six months of every year she in company with Miss Louise Keene who has a millinery estab- lishment on Fifth Ave., New York, go South to their bungalow in the Ozarks where they live a life of seclusion, no men being allowed within the gates. So two more have realized their ambitions thought the ghost, but what is this enormous building? It covered an entire block and the sign Largest Wholesale Grocer House in The Southwest, was

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ghost noticed Clara Davis in the white uniform, assisting one of the surgeons. Will l1e pull through? she asked the surgeon. Yes, with your help, was the reply. The ghost did not linger but began the long way back to its resting place, satisned with what it had seen on its journey and anxious to meet ghosts of other classes and- tell them of the splendid successes of the girls of 1909. ' 3 , 11,1 ' Q? 1- 5'5? 'sX 'Q Q 5 a ' 1-1 '. ff -qi li ,, Eiflzgifglifgffj .. - , .,Q -,,-f--- yf..f1'1- Zi ' r 7.4 - , 'Qin gif 4 i 5 .rn :1 -gi-I. A af?-x i'il5fl'iZ7 , l '- L-U FND5 505 fe X , Hi FA ,U x'S+?:1TF13f ,- 9 a 'fl TF he - TLZL E 0 'We ......,.....t .i ' ,.fff ' mill? gk , -A - ' ,,.'--73::- v,1l-,f- 1:55 q f..,. 'rr' - 1 1-1.---J ., ,Q - --- TIf- ,.-. 5... -Magi? 1,13 wg ,gh , 5 M ef--,,....., ......