Marston School - Howler Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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The HOWLETT -1929 ec-pfc:5i19 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SIX CLASS Rl l E, the Class of 1929, do hereby grant, bequeath, and bestow the following: That Mr. Woodruff shall have the privilege of altering the school routine at his discretion, and it will not be necessary to have any specific reason in doing so Cas- suming, of course, that he does not have a reasonl, for his fluctuations of change have become too numerous here of late. That Raines shall be permitted to smoke as he pleases, regardless of any objec- tions. 'Tlmr Rupp shall fall heir to Bosley's privilege of leaving the campus and return- ing as he pleases. Thar Mr. Mattson shall be permitted to cry the blues at all times, and that the school shall be conducted according to his ideas. Thar S. Brady shall replace Hayward in Mr. White's class, and must solemnly swear to agitate him as much as john succeeded in doing, but should not be kicked out, or laugh at the Best Latin Teacher in North America. That Mr. Thomas shall be presented with a new pair of knickers to sufficiently clothe him for the coming year, and shall wear them each day. That adequate grass shall be supplied to meet the needs of Coach Middleton during the football games. Thar the back-room shall fall heir to the coming Six Class, and that they shall use it at all times. Tim! Mr. White shall be licensed to shave his beard, as the Class of '29 has so ruled. Tlmr chairs which are guaranteed not to fall apart shall be supplied. That a sanitary drinking fountain shall be installed as the tin cup became badly dented many months ago. That Mr. Fritts shall be allowed to contend with as many students as he sees lit, and all objections shall be overruled. l5Sl

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The HOWLETT - 1929 Qefqaig THE DRAMATIC CLUB HE Marston Dramatic Club has been decidedly active during the season of'9.8 and ,2.9. The players began their season with the production of two one-act plays, which served to introduce several new character actors to the public. Lord Dunsany's A Night in an Inn, a phantastical mystery by the well-known English author, was very well received, partly because of the capable acting of Harry Keating, Webster Kefauver, George Packard, and Pierrepont Adams. The Little Father of the Wilderness, the second of these plays, was cast with Jack Turner, William Russell, Harry Keating, Charles Davis, John McCarty, Allan Erskine, and William Struven. The biggest success of the year came with the production of 'The Cross-Eyed Parrot by Ted and Virginia Maxwell. It was nicely staged, and because of their experience earlier in the year, the players displayed some very capable acting. Allan Erskine as the goofy-chiropractern will long be remembered, but the honors of the play go to Royall Tippett as the insane doctor owing to his stage presence and the under- standing of the dual nature of the doctor, which he portrayed very humanly. Webster Kefauver, William Struven, Harry Keating, Calvert McCabe, Charles Davis, John Turner, and William Russell gave their usual even performances. The year was fittingly ended by a production of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, aided perhaps by beautiful costumes, and a charming setting-the Marston Players achieved a small triumph in amateur theatricals. Outstanding were the per- formances of Calvert McCabe as Portia, and Royall Tippett as Shylock. These two splendid actors were very capably supported by William Struven, Harry Keating, John McCarty, Charles Davis, Webster Kefauver, Allan Erskine, John Turner, Wil- liam Russell, Stansbury Brady, Pierrepont Adams, George Packard, and others of the school. The 197.9 year was opened by The Keynote. Several new additions to the club gave splendid portrayals. james Parks as Miginon, the victim of the crafty Branden Annixter played by Webster Kefauver, stole the laurels from older per- formers in the cast. Mitchell Raines, John Cooney, john Turner, Allan Erskine, and David Maulsby Cparticularly the latterl gave splendid assistance in making the play a success. These productions have been under the able direction of Mr. Fritts, who has conscientiously worked with the boys to make them a success. E573

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The HOWLETT - 1929 Qyeapcigo That Mr. Woodruff shall conduct his algebra classes in such a manner as to at least keep his students awake. We, the graduating class, realize that this is unfair to Mr. Woodruff, but think that school is not the proper place for one to slumber. , That Mr. Thomas shall not be so strict in reporting students, for, as a result, may, perhaps, become quite unpopular among the student body. That Boone shall be allowed to shoot the bull as long as he pleases. Thar Struven shall be honored with Plitt's privilege of taking orders from no one, of being late at his discretion, and of using the back porch at his sagacity. That McCarty shall be bestowed with jack Lansdale's drag with the faculty. Thar all of Mr. White's Latin classes shall be permitted to purchase a pony from the school store and to employ it in the preparation of their lessons. That, in the memory of the Class of '29, the window which leads to the back porch shall never be closed under any circumstances. That all Six Class privileges, few that they are, shall continue to be in force with more added. That Jimmy McCabe's ability to' argue shall be bestowed upon Adams. Thar Moke be allowed to quit whenever he so desires without being molested to return to the job. ' Thar all new Hupmobile roadsters be barred from the campus, owing to the fast appearance of them which is unbecoming to a school with such prestige as that of Marston's. Sworn before me, this fourth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and twenty- nine, at Ruxton, Maryland. CSignedD GEORGE CONORS, Nafafy. ISEALI l59l