Main Avenue High School - El Sombrero Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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 HUIiPACI NOVEMBER 12, 1920 THE FUNNY MAN, MR. STEWART SECOND NUMBER OF THE LYCEUM Those, who were not present on that particular Friday evening, certainly missed a splendid evening. Mr. D. A. Stewart was the attraction. He talked seriously and drew funny pictures at the same time. According to the Huisache Weekly, “One minute the crowd was shaking the walls with lauhgter and applause; the next moment the men were sneezing and saying that the room was mighty close. The girls openly dabbed their eyes with their dainty little handkerchiefs ' Mr. Stewart gave a short sketch of his life and made it very amusing. While he was speaking, he was always drawing a different picture. He drew, altogether, about fifteen pictures, and each one better than the preceding one. NOVEMBER 19. 1920—SOPH. MASQUERADE PARTY The Sophs entertained with a masquerade party at Old Hi on the night of November 19. Clowns, ballet girls, demons, and almost every character imaginable were represented. “Wink ’em” and other games were played. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria to this variety of Sophs. The Crowd then went upstairs to the main hall, where dancing was enjoyed. NOVEMBER 20. 1920—JUNIOR BARNYARD FROLIC The brightest star in the Junior “Social sky was the unique barnyard frolic. This affair out-shone the many brilliant events given by that class. The halls of Main never before held such a great number of country folk. Big farmers, little farmers, fat farmers, and skinny farmers could be seen gently whirling pretty innocent country maidens around wheat stacks, and carefully avoiding wild chickens, whose chief purpose was to make themselves heard. The stunts performed at this frolic will be a lasting memory to all fortunate enough to witness them. The tight rope walker exceeded our greatest expectations. The next stunt was historical as well as amusing. Before us was portrayed most vividly the ancient chariot races. We feel confident that had the young participants actually seen a race of this kind, they could not have shown it to better advantage. The red soda-water. sandwiches, and pickels fitted in remarkably well with the rest of the occasion. NOVEMBER 25, 1920—THAT EVENTFUL DAY Yes, Thanksgiving Day; but also the day on which the Feb 21’s goat disappeared. This noble goat’s name was Doc, and he figured in the game against Brackenridge. He survived and reached Main safely, only to be taken to his future home. Miss Mina

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HUIiPACHE to be confronted on the landing by four pairs of gleaming eyes, apparently detached from any orbs. The guide informed everyone that the orbs belonged to members of the class, and that the person guessing their owners would receive a prize. This was only a part of the merrymaking, the rest of which would take pages to describe, but this much brands the Febs as an unusually peppy and original class. OCTOBER 30, 1920—A GHOST CONVENTION The Philomathean Debating Club held a Ghost Convention at the home of Miss Frances Smith in honor of their new members. The spooks were greeted at the porch by big spooky looking Jack-o-lanters, which leered at us in the most “skeery” manner. The guests were admitted after saying the pass word—“S-h-h-h-h! ” The only light in the house came from the fireplace, before which the most hair raising haunted stories were told. After passing around the articles which demonstrated the stories, and frightened even the boys, lights were relit and refreshments were served. Dancing was enjoyed to the music of funeral marches and later real jazz. NOVEMBER 9. 1920—INTERESTING ASSEMBLY FOR MR. SIMMANG At this assmbly, Mr. Howard introduced our visitor and told us a few facts about his life. He was a diplomat in Russia for a short while, and then was sent to Manchuria for a longer period. He came through San Antonio on his way to China, and stopped here, as attorney for the American Chinese Bank. He gave a very interesting talk, in which he told us a lot about Chinese and China. He also told us something about the attitude of the Chinese toward the United States, and assured the students that they could count on him should they ever need a friend in China. NOVEMBER 10, 1920 MAIN PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE WAR HEROES Main honored the heroes of the Great War, who sacrificed their lives for their country, with a very impressive ceremony. Mr. Howard opened it with a serious talk on the significance of Armistice Day. He then introduced Miss Olivia Baldesareli, who gave a four minute address on the same subject. Miss Baldesareli’s splendid articulation and musical voice are a constant pleasure to the whole student body. Paderewski’s Minuet was then rendered on the piano by Miss Lodovine Chester. She showed talent in her playing. After that, Mr. Werner Beckman talked to us. He is a graduate of M. A. H. S. and regards Main as the only school. He said that the first feeling that came over him on that first eleventh of November was one of exultation and pride. The next was a deeper sentiment of reverence for men who had the courage to fight for the right. The assembly was closed with one minute of silent tribute to the heroes.

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 HVIiP-ACHE Alvord’s house. Here he abode in peace (?) until the June 21's were blessed with an inspiration—that of purloining the goal. (The Junes would not stop to steal another’s property; they purloined it which is quite different.) A special committee consisting of Mr. Oscar McCraken. in whose fertile brain the plan originated, Mr. Gordon Lewis, who furnished the transportation, Mr. Spurgeon Mansfield, both of whom lent their elbow grease, sallied forth on the quest of Doc. They knew that the goat was at Mina Alvord’s house on Alamo Heights; so they proceeded in that direction. By some judicious scouting, they found that the goat was browsing cheerfully in the yard. After debate on the question of getting the goat away without being seen, either by a man chopping wood (people ought not to chop wood on Thanksgiving Day) or by some children playing near by (children should stay inside on damp days), a plan was agreed upon and quickly put into action. But alas! nobody reckoned on the car’s protesting. The engine died a painless death just four blocks from the fatal spot. Nevertheless, the resourceful committee managed to get some gasoline from Miss Dama Jones, and they went on their way rejoicing. Doc was unceremoniously dumped at Mr. Mansfield’s house, where he lived until he was presented to the Febs again, their long and endlessly mourned Doc. P.S. It rained very hard just after the purloining of Doc and washed away all the auto tracks. That’s why Miss Alvord’s detective force could not trace the doers of the deed Doc NOVEMBER 26. 192C--JUNE THANKSGIVING DANCE With the corridors of old Main as a rendezvous, the June ’21 Class of Main Avenue held their Thanksgiving Dance and Bunco Party on the evening of November 26. The school was artistically decorated with streamers of the class colors. Bunco (or rolling the bones) was played the first part of the evening. Prizes were awarded to the best players (the most experienced?) Refreshments consisting of chocolate and yet more chocolate and cakes were served in the cafeteria. The party then adjourned to the corridors, whre the strains of that Jazzy Eubanks Orchestra were floating thru the air. Dancing was in order, after which the party broke up and as two or three people expressed themselves: “We are thankful that the June Class is composed of such a con- genial and peppy bunch of young people.” —15—