McClenaghan High School - Florentine Yearbook (Florence, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1921 volume:

PROFESSOR GEORGE BRIGGS who, by his friendly advice, his constant, loyal service and his interest in all school activities, has guided us through our four years of High School, we affectionately dedicate this volume of The Florentine. The Board of School Commissioners, Florence City Schools R. E. Currin H. E. Davis N. W. Hicks, Chairman A. A. Cohen J. C. McClenaghan ■ Alice Brunson, Editorin-Chiej Editor-in-Chief HOARD OF EDITORS Alice Brunson Associate Editors Art Editor Assistant Art Editors Club Editors Fun Editors Athletic Editors ''Gladys Commander Jennie Mae McCurry Eleanor Newbury Eppes Jones Marie Ragsdale Florence Nofal William Brunson .......Cornelia Ayer f James Hicks Virginia Hutchinson Loris Wyatt I Oliver Berry [ Frances Thornburgh f Florence Howell ' ’' James Worrell f Jack Cults .......[ John Bulchen Mildred King James Calcutt Eugene Greene Business Manager Hartley Coleman Clarence Ivey ’ Rivers McCall Assistant Business Managers George Briggs, B. A. University of South Carolina Principal Florence M. McKenzie, Mathematics Etta Elizabeth Byrd, L. I. Greenville Woman’s College Columbia University George Peabody College for Teachers Domestic Art Jhk Mabel Irene Byrd, B. A., Ph. B. Greenville Woman’s College Dennison University English Meta Dowling, B. A. Greenville Woman’s College French and Spanish Selena Galbraith St. Mary’s School Latin Sarah A. Marcus, B. A., M. A. Winthrop College Science Marie Pecram, B. A. Winthrop College History Huth Rollings, B. A., M. A. Winthrop College History and English Lucie Daniel Wingard, B. A. Converse College English V u in Charles Alpheus Neely “ ought to have my own way in everything And, uhat's more, I will, too.” Alpheus is the “bean pole” of our class. We all have to look up to him. He has been our President for two years and while holding this office he has proved himself worthy of the honor. He always puts “business before pleasure”, and most of the time he succeeds at his business. He plays football, baseball and basketball— and has made himself quite a star on all three teams. He is captain of the football team this year and while in school he has had many honors thrust upon him. As a good all-round hoy, everyone admires him. Cornelia Walter Ayer “The more she achieves in art, the less content is she with former work.” Our worthy Art Editor—Kit. No matter how high others may soar, or how many air castles they may build. Kit sticks close to “terra firma . and bases her philosophy of life on facts. It is because of this that we know she will succeed. Kit is using the good sense to develop the talent that has been given her—that of drawing—rather than to waste time exploring fields that she knows not of. When anyone cracks a joke in class, immediately we hear a gay laugh from the back of the room and we know that Kit has “caught the point. Kit, here’s luck to you always! James Irving Calcutt ‘7a thy face I see The map of honor, truth, and loyalty” James has kept us guessing for a number of years and even still we must label him one of those indefinables that are somtinies discovered. One would think he is a hater of the fairer sex but it has been proved that in this respect he is only a bluff. He takes great pleasure in “knocking” the ladies but his winning smile keeps them from being ofTended. James has made quite a name for himself in athletics. As a pitcher, he is right there with the swing and we hope he will soon share the laurels with Eddie Cicotte. Alice Kim; Bri nson “ she had any faults, she lias left us in doubt: At least in four years we could not find them out. Here’s to the girl who stands “highest” in her class. Alice possesses rare qualities of leadership, and during her last year at Florence Hi has had many honors conferred upon her. She is the “Editor-in-Chief” of The Florentine, and President of the Halcyon Literary Society. Recently, she has developed a great interest in English history—the favorite period being the reign of the “Henrys”. Her hearty laugh and constant (low of language have made her a general favorite among her classmates and those about her. Eucene Alston Greene “Rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun, Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. Eugene, or “Monk”, gets a plenteous amount of teasing about his miniature school-house in the form of the Palmetto Limited, which he drives to town every morning weighted down with children of all the grammar school ages. Eugene is an all-round athlete; in fact, he is a star in all branches of our athletics. The girls are not very well acquainted with “Monk” but they have adopted their opinion, of him from the boys, and the boys say that “Monk” is “all right.” Robert Leonard Campbell “True as the dial to the sun, Although it be not shined upon.” Bob is one of those persons who doesn’t believe in talking just to hear himself talk, for he is usually seen and not heard; yet when he decides to “open up” and become sociable, what he has to say is worth listening to. We have found his remarks to contain no small amount of wit. In geometry class the side black-board is always reserved for him, a sort of unwritten law with his classmates, anil to vary the monotony he usually knows what to write concerning props and exercises. Mary Spencer Harllee “There's language in her eye, her cheek, her lips; Nay, her foot speaks.” Mary is one of the most popular members of the class—for who would not like her, with her sweet disposition and happy smile? The boys certainly seem to appreciate a real girl when they see one for she is the Sponsor of the Baseball Team this year. Mary has always been a favorite with ’Lessor for he thinks “Miss Mary” can do anything—and she was one of his prized Latin pupils last year. Mary is an accomplished pianist, and she will be greatly missed at Florence Hi next year. James Albert Cole Wisely and slow, They stumble that run fast James’ specialties are scanning Virgil and laughing. Oh. that delightful laugh of his. Heard on all occasions, its mellow tone is richer than the note of a flute No doubt he has known many love affairs, judging from his great skill and capacity of winking. The chewing-gum industry also owes many thanks to James for his extensive purchases of that delicacy. Florence Beach Howell Thou hast a mind that suits With thus thy fair and outward character.” It would take a fuller vocabulary than our limited education affords to fittingly describe Florence. She is bright, sweet, and attractive, and has a winning manner that is all her own. She intends to finish her education at G. W. C., and after that we are afraid “Civil Engineering” will interest her most. But whatever she undertakes, we are sure, will be carried out to the best of her ability. Kichakd Campbell Pettigrew “Choice word and measured phrase Above the reach of ordinary men” Richard (or Dick) is a boy we have to know to really appreciate. Me is quiet and reserved and consequently does not take part in the pranks of his fellow classmates. In Latin he is exceedingly bright, and with a little study he could almost outread Virgil himself. Some day we will no doubt recognize our classmate as a famous author. To Richard, composition is a pleasant pastime, and most of our best themes are written by him. He is an ardent disciple of Dickens and Carlyle. In the Annual work, he has lent a willing hand to help it toward completion. Leone Hill Her voice teas ever soft, Gentle and low an excellent thing in woman” Leone came to us last year frpm the “Tarheel State, and “the best always comes last.” She has won many friends by her bright smile and sweet character; she is always willing to lend a helping hand and to share equally in the pleasures and disappointments of her friends. With virtue, modesty, and strong character to guide her, we predict a bright future for our comrade. Charles Wayne Howle “Not too serious, not too gay; but altogether a jolly good fellow.' This is Wayne! His hearty laugh is our ever present guaranty of his cheerful disposition. Hours in the “Lab” are never too long when we have him to keep us both interested and amused, while he so magically transforms red wine (or you think it’s wine until you taste it, than alas! you have no chance to think at all) into blue. Wayne's beautiful wavy locks are envied by every girl in “Hi”. We would accuse him of visiting Mine. Post were it not that his “kinks” are the most self-detested feature of his good-looks. Gladys Elizabeth Commander “Soft and loving is her soul. Swift and lofty soaring” Gladys is one of the youngest members of our class, and indeed one of the brightest. She is one of those few and far between pupils, who finds no need for nervousness before a test or even an exam. She is a sincere friend and a hard worker. She never undertakes anything which she does not complete and does it well. We all love her and trust her. We are sure that whatever college may be favored by her presence, will be as proud of her as we have been for four years. John Allen Cutts There wasn't a minute When Jack wasn't in it. We do not need to mention the name, Jack Cutts, for every one knows Jack. He is the life and fun of the whole school, and every one of the pupils like him. By his jolly-nature and mischievous ways he has won the hearts of all the teachers as well. Besides all of his frivolity, there is also a studious and sober side of his character. He is bright in his studies and when the Class of 1921 graduates, Jack will not be missing, but “Johnny-on-the-spot” as usual. Catherine Louise Rollins “The firste virtue, miss, if thou wilt lern, Is to restraine and kepen wel thy tonge. Catherine, or “Cat” to us, is the most vivacious person imaginable. She is always moving. always “on the go,” and on the basketball court—well, you’ve heard of “greased lightn-• mg . “Cat” has never liked to study, preferring always to steer her Studebaker around town than pore over school books. However, “Cat” has a level head on her shoulders and a good supply of the rarest of all gifts—common sense. She is very “high brow,” for she takes her greatest pleasure in dining at the “Florence Hotel” because of its attractive meals. James Burdett Worrell “O i their own merits modest men are dumb. ' “Tootie” is the possessor of a sweet smile and an athletic record. He is very popular among the girls and hoys in school, and was one of the star football players of last season. “Tootie” does not need to apply himself to his books with eagerness because he is naturally bright —he entertains the class with his original witty remarks. He is always ready for fun of any kind, but manages at the same time to be a favorite with his teachers. Ruth Werblun Or light or dark, or short or tall. She sets a spring to snare them all; All's one to her above her fan She'd make sweet eyes at Caliban. Ruth is truly the society butterfly of the class, for she is an exceedingly popular young lady. At least, one would judge so by the number of boxes of candy she receives, and by the number of young gentlemen with whom she is so frequently seen. Ruth can also play basketball she enjoys the distinction of being one of our best players. Taken all in all, she is a very attractive, accomplished young lady' for “she can dance, she can sing, she can do most every thing”, and she is, with all of this, just a real High School Girl. John Edward Whitton “Up! Up! My friends and quit your books. “Eddie” is our chief source of amusement, especially in Chemistry Class where he is sure to break the monotony of smelling H2S gas. “Eddie’s” ready wit has cured our blues many a dull day, and behind real wit and orginali-ty there always lies an active brain. We expect Eddie to succeed; he just can’t keep from it! Grace Louise Maxwell “The only way to have friends is to be one Grace is one of the best Seniors of the Florence Hi, and she has won many friends by her sweet disposition. She is always ready to laugh at anything funny, but when the “pink slips” appear she becomes very serious. Mildred Agnes King “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens arc” If you want a real good sport, you 11 find one in “Milly”. She is always jolly, good natured, and full of fun, and when it comes to basketball, she’s our star. As guard, she ha no equal. She has great business ability and deposits her savings at the “First National Bank ’ James Hartley Coleman “0 honest worth; truly one on whom we can depend Hartley is an all-round man, good at everything. ery popular and capable, he has been honored with many elections to distinguished positions, both in and out of school. In athletics he has shone brilliantly; in his studies he has proved a good scholar. He lias also served as Secretary of the Halcyon Society this session. No doubt Hartley will be president of a bank. At least one would judge so, since every society or club which he joins elects him its treasurer. That he is a ladies’-man is proved by the fact that the girls even spell his name ll-t-artley. Robert Charles Lee “Such notes as warbled to the string Drew iron tears down Pluto's cheek. If old King Cole were living today, And called for his fiddlers to come and play, That merry trio composed would he Of Kreissler, Elman, and R. Cadieux Lee. Annie Juanita Cannon “Her modest looks the cottage might adorn Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn Juanita is one of the quiet, retiring members of our class, but possesses a ready will to do any one a favor. She is a loyal friend and has a disposition not to worry or fret Juanita has a very calm exterior, but we do not know what lies beneath the surface. We have never known her to “quit on the job” and we know her determination will bring success. Percy Whitton Moore “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” Percy’s greatest worry is keeping his pompadour in tact. Aside from that, we have never found him worrying, over anything. But why should he? Aren’t his reports just about the best in our class? Percy as a rule is very shy, hut he has been known to become very communicative, especially in chemistry “lab”. Mary Alice Bowey This happy creature, of herself Is all-sufficient; solitude to her Is blithe society.” A thought of Alice must, of necessity, be a thought of her good disposition, and quiet manners. Alice has been with us eleven years, always doing her duty and being loved by her teachers and classmates. We predict a bright future for her and we all know that whatever is undertaken by her after she leaves, Florence Hi, will be done successfully. Andrew Johnson Fowler “Along the cool sequestered rale of life He kept the noiseless tenor of his own way Andrew Johnson is his name, hut he is “A. J.” to us always. Quiet, good-natured and a great thinker—that’s A. J. A great thinker? Well, slightly! For he has been known to stand staring vacantly into space for hours at a stretch, without so much as moving an eyelid. A. J. enjoys a good time and a good joke. Indeed, he has—(Sh-h! It’s a deep, dark secret! Once upon a time he occupied the corner for continuous giggling! Imagine it!) A. J. hopes some day to he a great lawyer. In fact he aspires to no less position than Attorney-General of the I nited States. Annie Mildred Farmer “Great shall be her reward when measured according to her worths Whom have we here? A coming chemist of tomorrow. Just take a peep into the Laboratory and watch her testing H2S04 with silk (hose). With her friendly and unselfish nature, Annie has won a host of friends who echo the parting good wishes from her Alma Mater. ¥ Minnif. Hepburn Harrell “ creature not too bright or good For humun nature's daily food. I he mere facl that one is small in stature does not necessarily mean that life holds no pleasure. One glance at Minnie will show that she is as full of fun and life as a ten-foot giant might he. Minnie is the possessor of a pair of very bright brown eyes which the gallant youths seem to find irresistible. She may be seen every Sunday afternoon crossing “Bridges' and bestowing her smiles on all. This little lady is a veritable coquette and her lessons are of secondary importance. Mattie Louise Farmer Still and quiet, but deeper than you think. What a true blue pal is Mattie. Blessed with an abundant supply of good nature and a sense of humor, she is always willing to help and to be helped. But—“There is a time for work and a time for play . During school hours she is quiet and studious. We hope that her “Dip” will be a fitting reward for all her strenuous sfiorts in geometry and chemistry. Jennie Mae McCurry Life’s a jest and all things show it; I thought it onjce and now I know it.” Jennie is the life of our class. Her merry, good-natured laugh is about the most popular sound around the High School. It is that which makes school life worth living. If she were to stop laughing it would he as unnatural and unreal as if the school hell stopped ringing every morning at nine o’clock. We cannot think of basketball without thinking of Jennie, as she is one of the best “jumping centers” in the State. She works hard for the good of her team, and makes every one (even “Colonel”) step lively. In a literary line she is little short of a genius. A liberal part of the success of our Florentine is due to her. We have just cause to be proud of our Juke' . Peaiu. Damon “A one knew thee, but to love thee, i one named thee but to praise.” Pearl is a real girl possessed with a sweet voice, and cheeks made pink with Nature’s own rouge—and she blushes such a fascinating, pretty blush. She tells us that she is going to be an old maid, hut we do not agree with her “old maids” don't usually possess such maidenly beauty. Thelma Matthews “Many books, wise men have said, are wearisome.” Shy and modest, Thelma is one of our new additions, as she did not join our happy throng until her Senior year. Whatever her high and lofty ambitions,.may be they are known only to the intimate few, for Thelma does not mingle very much with her fellow students. Old F. H. S. welcomed her gladly and sends her forth with the very best of wishes. Eleanor Gilman Ravenel Silence is more musical than any song ” FJeanor reminds us of Evangeline with her low, soft voice and quiet manners. She has never been known to speak unless spoken to, and is, in fact, a model pupil. She is the best student in the Senior Class, for she puts her lessons before all else. We will not be surprised to hear some day that she is a learned instructor of English in some college. Annie Ruth Wilkins Why should she study and make herselj sad?” Annie Ruth may be small, but she doesn’t allow anyone to take advantage of her size. She may look like a little girl, but she feels that she is a young lady—for is she not a Senior? Annie Ruth is one girl who may be described by the word “cute” for with her small size and attractive ways, this the only fitting adjective for her. She is very fond of driving her car, and spends most of her time in it—but who can blame her? Julia Elizabeth Brunson “She doeth the little kindnesses Which most leave undone or despise” Julia has been with us ever since we first began to climb the ladder of knowledge. She is a regular girl and believes in putting pleasure and good times before all else. It would not do to take her seriously, for she does not mean half she says. The athletes will lose a great “rooter when Julia leaves them. As she tells us little of her ambitions, we cannot know what Fortune has in store for her: but we think she will follow in the footsteps of F lorence Nightingale. Jeannette Anthony Ross “Such as she, who'll match with me In flying and pursuing? Subtle wiles are in her smiles, To set the world a-wooing Gray of eyes and blonde of hair, Jeannette is one of the prettiest girls in our c-lass. She works hard at everything she undertakes, and the success of the Girls’ Basketball Team is largely due to the faithfulness of her, one of their very best substitutes. “Nette” has made her Senior year the best of all. Her reports never even show a mark as low as “C”. Rosa Lee Cox “Her air, her manner, all who saw admired; Courteous, though coy, and gentle, though retired. Rosa Lee came to us in our Junior year, from Evergreen High School. She has taken an active part in athletics and other interests of Florence High, and has also proved her ability for working geometry exercises. Rosa Lee hopes also to win a college diploma and we all wish her great success in her undertaking. Belva McCall Haynsworth For ij she will, she will, you may depend on’t; And if she won’t, she won’t; so there’s an end on’it.” Here is a girl who is simply irresistible! She can dance and she can sing. In 'fact, Belva can do a little bit of everything. She is quite a musician and even has music in her feet, although she annoys her classmates in her daily practice. Belva is always laughing and talking except in a basketball game (for instance, Hartsville) and there she means business. We have perfect confidence that another score is to be added to our list when Belva gets her hand on the ball. In general, Belva has a good disposition, although she is rather reckless with oranges! Converse, we tell you in advance, you are not only getting a mocking bird, and a good goal-thrower, but a mighty sweet girl as well. CLASS POEM Sometimes when things don’t run just right, When all the world seems wrong, IF hen all our dreams are out oj sight And trials crowd along— fFhen obstacles so great occur, Our minds and hearts appall, IFe’ll realize our school days were The best days after all. When hopes we had are crushed beneath The burden weight of life, With laughter still we try to sheathe Our sorrows and our strife; When things we thought at our command Won’I answer to our call. Then school days were, we’ll understand. The best days after all. Jennie M. McCurry, ’21. HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS PART I.—ANCIENT HISTORY CHAPTER I. The Prehstoric Ace and Early Beginnings. (1917-1918). As all records of the Prehistoric Age have been lost or destroyed, we shall trace the history of the Class of 1921 only during its career at the Florence High School. The various stages of civilization having been acquired during the seven years spent in Grammar School, a tribe of Freshmen gathered at the High School in September, 1917. It was here that this future class of graduates made the acquaintance of one Professor, George Briggs, a most awe-inspiring personage. His was the first face that met the gaze of these timid and excited new-comers, and many little hearts quaked with fear as he sternly separated the sheep from the goats namely, the Latin pupils from the French ones. Before that year had spent its course, many of the Latin pupils were destined to wish in vain that they had chosen French instead. After being initiated into the rule of this institution, the tribe made the acquaintance of Miss Florrie McKenzie of whom they had already heard so much. She proved to be a pleasant surprise, for every one adored her from the beginning, though all were just a little afraid of her. Fhe trihe was divided into three clans 8-A, 8-B, and 8-C. • 8-C proved to be the trial of the Faculty, for it was composed of only the masculine members. Mr. J. J. McFall, present principal of Central School, has reason to remember the savagery of this clan. So the first era of this tribe passed away—leaving it the reputation of being the worst in school. We shall see in the next chapter how the reputation thus acquired was retained. CHAPTER II. The Era of Self-Si fficiency and Social Downfall. (1918-1919). In the beginning of this era. the tribe was reorganized and divided into two clans—9-A and 9-B. Although many members of tin- tribe had entered other fields of endeavor, new recruits has been added to fill the ranks. The dread epidemic, influenza, made its appearance soon'after the gathering of the tribe, which caused it again to l� e disbanded for five weeks. The tribe, upon its second assembly, began to feel its importance and vast knowledge. The Freshmen were treated with contempt, and their lives were made miserable by these over-bearing Sophomores. The Sophomores, unfortunately, forgot the old maxim. “Pride goeth before destruction and an haughty spirit before a fall.” Near the middle of this period the civilization of the tribe suffered a severe blow. The Latin teacher the dread “Feasor Briggs discovered his prized Latin pupils reading their lessons from note-books. The entire social foundation of the trihe was threatened, and there was “weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth before the tribe was again restored as a principal power. As a means of regaining their social prominence, the tribe adopted two French orphans for the cause of humanity. This was not done, however, without protests from some of the less humane members. The course of the year rolled smoothly on after this, and thus closes the second era of this most illustrious tribe.- • PART II.—MEDIEVAL HISTORY. CHAPTER 1. The Ace ok Intolerable Fails. (1919-1920). This age will long be remembered by both the Faculty and the members of the tribe, now-called Juniors. Upon their third assembly at the fair Halls of Learning, they made the acquaintance of one Miss Lantha Cox, whose sanity they were destined almost to corrupt. The afore mentioned Miss Cox. instructor of Science, could not fully appreciate the amiable dispositions of this worst class in school, and abdicated the chair at Thanksgiving, whereupon Mr. Sullivan, previous instructor of History, was called upon to instill into the minds of these reprobates the uses of the hydraulic press, siphon, and other scientific instruments. He found the tribe very perplexing at times as on the occassion in 10-B when Miss Catherine Rollins served canned peaches and cakes. Mr. Joseph Lindsay next attempted to instruct them in History, hut his administration covered only a few weeks. After his departure they enjoyed a period of rest from all historic influences, the time being spent in the exercise of various gastronomic feats under the supervision of different supply teachers. This period of diversion was ended by the arrival of Mr. Hammond, who stayed two days. Another period of rest ensued until Mrs. Brunson appeared upon the scene, after which all pleasure ceased. The Reformation and French Revolution where then dinned into their long-idle brains, and they were even required to prepare a chart. The life of the tribe flowed on smoothly after this, enlivened occasionally by the aid of Eugene Green, who, because of the special privileges he enjoyed, was enabled to slip through the hole in the back fence into Roy’s, where he procured such delicacies as milk chocolates and peanuts. These he deposited on the window-sill to Ik claimed by some fair damsel at the window for that purpose, though seemingly sharpening her pencil. As it was customary for the Junior Class to entertain the Senior Class before the latter left the High School, never to return, this tribe of Juniors decided to eclipse, totally, all former efforts in this particular. A banquet was accordingly arranged in the dining room of the Florence Hotel, for which the unfortunate tribe must needs pay an enormous sum. The affair was one of the most brilliant social events ever attempted in the city of Florence, and the Juniors felt well repaid. This banquet entirely offset any bad reputation that had formerly been acquired, and the prestige of the tribe was now redeemed. So this period of their history closes leaving them looking forward to the day when they, even they, shall become Seniors and the ruling power of their Alma Mater. Many changes were destined to take place before the tribe gathered again. Many surprises and shocks were in store before they would hold their long-coveted diplomas in their hands. PART III.—MODERN HISTORY. CHAPTER 1. Epoch of Restriction and Conqukst. (1920-1921). This last period is by far the most important in the history of the tribe. We have traced their lives during their first years at High School, and we bring them now to their last and greatest era for they are Seniors. The tribe has suffered during this period in more ways than one, but now that they are about to see the doors of High School days close upon them forever, they can afford to forget the bad and remember only the good. The government of the tribe had greatly changed during their three months of rest and recreation. When they reassembled in September, 1920. it was to find that thy would no longer be free at two o’clock each day, but must remain at the seat of learning until four P. M. Many of the leading members of the tribe protested against this law, but the ruling powers withstood all protests. Study Halls, until now unknown to them, became the bane of their existence, and the front door denied access to every one except the teachers. This abolition of the time-honored custom of allowing Seniors to enter the front door was the death-blow, and the morale of the tribe was completely crushed. All the Senior privileges were gone, their sole distinction now being the fact that they were Seniors. Gone also were the feasts in school which had afforded so much pleasure in previous years. The whole social foundation of their civilization had been overthrown, and they were greatly disturbed. Little by little, however, they became accustomed to the new conditions, and life flowed along smoothly once more. They became the proud | ossessors of Senior rings, and from this dates the delightful sensation that they were indeed Seniors. So we bring them to the close of this, their last era in the old High School of Florence. It will fall to the lot of other and later historians to record their deeds in future years, for this is the parting of the ways. Perhaps some members of the Class of 1921 will attain the heights of Fame, but we are sure that no matter how high they may rise, they will never forget the days spent at High School. Alice Brunson, Historian. CLASS PROPHECY I had been told that the Ouija board would not respond to manipulation by one person. Now, I did not exactly disbelieve the statement, yet somehow, there seemed some doubt in my mind as to whether or not 1 entirely accepted it. So to make sure. I tried the experiment for myself. 1 placed my fingers lightly on the three-legged pointer and said, “Well, Ouija, tell me what each member of my class will be doing ten years from now.” 1 felt a strange sensation, and the pointer beneath my fingers began to move so rapidly that 1 could scarcely keep control. The letters to which it pointed were: “A-L-P-H-E-U-S N-E-E-L, etc.” And so. Alpheus Neely, our honored class president was predicted to be America’s greatest poet. We had always admired him but somehow, none of us ever had thought of him as a literary genius. The next member presented was our Editor-in-Chief. Alice Brunson. She would throw her great opportunity to the winds, and marry a handsome circus owner, for love alone. I could feel the disappointment come over me. James Cole was next. He would be mayor of his own home town—the thriving city of Ebenezer. He would make many civic improvements, such as paved streets, and would inaugurate a system of trolley-cars. The pointer stopped for a second, then started again with, “C-a-t-h-e-r-i-n-e K-o-l-l-i-n-s.” The letters came slowly but surely. This person would become an artist, whose fame would extend to all the countries of the globe. This called to memory her apparatus sketch for her manual. A. J. Fowler’s career was next foretold. He was to become a humorous editor of Judge”. His wit would far excel that of Irvin S. Cobb. Here Ouija began describing bright lights and much gayety. At first I was puzzled, but after having the statement repeated, I understood. It was Thelma Matthews who would dance so beautifully amid those bright lights. How proud we, her former classmates, would be of her. Then Ouija stopped, and refused to move, regardless of my persuasion. I finally bethought me to get my class roll and call out the names. “James Calcutt,” I said, and at once the movement began again. James would conduct a boarding school for girls. I was told. This was because of his ardent love for the fair damsels. I felt sure that his aversion to girls, during high school days, would be reversed some day. “Hartley Coleman,” I inquired about next, and was surprised to learn that he would become a master musician. His great talent would be rivaled only by that of Paderewski. Wayne Howie was the next for whom I asked. The answer was, that he and Edward Whitton would become the two famous wizards of the day. Before large bodies of spectators, they would transform blue water to red, and red water back again to blue. 'I bis art was dexterously performed. When I mentioned Jack Cutts, 1 was quite sure that Ouija had made a mistake, for the information seemed quite impossible; Jack would become a minister, quiet and dignified. But Ouija insisted that there was no mistake. I next suggested our friends, the Farmers, Annie and Mattie, (or better known to us as “Hiram and Hayseed”). They were represented as designers of women’s clothing, in a fashionable shop in New York. Jeannette Ross, Ruth Werblun, and Mary Harllee, I asked for in trio, because they were such good, close friends. Cupid hail been active here, I was told, and had pierced the hearts respectively of, Tootie Worrell, Monk Greene, and Bobbie Campbell. I asked what would become of Eleanor Ravenel. our quiet, demure, lady-like Eleanor. Ouija informed me that she would become a leading suffrage woman. With banners held high. she would parade the streets of all the important cities, until every one should be converted to her cause. . , Minnie Harrell, our little dark coquette, was next on my list. Much to my surprise, I was told that she would not continue to charm her admirers, hut would become an author of girls’ DOOK8. Then I asked about Annie Ruth Wilkins and Grace Maxwell. They were to become famous historians and write a reference book of the United States of America. When I asked about Jennie Mae McCurry. I was told that she would become leader of an Hawaiian orchestra. I longed, that instant, to hear the sweet dreamv music of her brown maidens. Ouija said that Robert Lee would be a professional musician, and with his stringed instrument, he would sway immense audiences l oth in America and Europe. I asked next about Alice Bowey, and was told that she would become very wealthy and would have her picture in all the large papers, “The Beautiful Southern Heiress”. Scarcely could I realize that. Julia Brunson and Florence Howell, would become old maid school teachers. I hey would teach math in the 1 immon$ville school. Their severely plain coiffeur and spectacles transformed their youthful appearances- so Ouija said. Juanita Cannon was the next name. She would become a ’gyin” teacher in a large college in Georgia, and would lie voted in 1931, the best athlete in the State. 1 glanced down at my list, and asked about Pearl Damon and Leone Hill. Ouija spelled. Damon and Hill, Attorneys-at-Law . Ibis was sufficient, so 1 passed on to the next name. I was told, in answer to my question concerning Rosa Lee Cox, that she would become Mme. Cox, the great fortune teller. She would be able to reveal the past, tell the present, and prophesy the future. ‘’Ouija,” I said, “Tell me what will become of Mildred King, our basket hall captain.” Ouija replied that she would become a great woman doctor, and have for her partner, the manager of our team, Belva Haynesworth. And Gladys Commander, Ouija. 1 said. The answer was that she would become a Farmerette, and own large acres of truck land. Ouija was getting tired now, and would scarcely move, but as there remained only one more name besides my own, I begged it to go on. “Tell me about Percy,” I said, “Please, Ouija.” It was some time before my question was answered, but presently, I was told that he would become an inventor—Edison the second. Then the movement stopped. Please, ’Ouija, tell me about myself,” I begged. But the only answer which came was, “Good-night.” And so, I shall have to wait ten whole years before I can find out the most important question of all. STATE OF SOI Til CAROLINA, County of Florence. In The Name of School, A men: We, the Senior Class of the Florence High School, being of sound minds, realizing the uncertainties of graduation, but knowing the certainty of our departure from this, our beloved institution, do make, ordain, publish and declare this as and for our last will and testament, hereby revoking all wills and instruments of a testamentary nature whatsoever heretofore by us made. Item 1. We will and bequeath the old Florence High School Building to the birds, spiders, snakes and insects, and. in the event that a Junior High School be established, then to the seventh grade or grades that enter the said Junior High School. Item 2. We will and bequeath the new High School property, situate, lying and being on Swell Head Avenue, containing numerous intellectual possibilities, more or less, and bounded as follows: On the North by Elm Street: on the East by Hicks’ Field and the Railroad; on the South by a home owned by Dr. Smith: and on the West by homes of Catherine Rollins and Belva Haynsworth, to all future High School students, share ami share alike, or as their respective interests may appear. Item 3. We will and bequeath Hicks’ Field and the New Gymnasium to the future athletes of the Florence High School. Item 4. We will and devise certain tools and implements, hereinafter enumerated, as follows, that is to say: To Elma Pearce we hetfueath the eye-brow tweezers of Florence Howell; to Miss .Marcus we bequeath the face powder used by Florence Howell and the rouge used by Alice Brunson; and to Elizabeth Upham we bequeath the manicuring set of Ruth Werblun. Item 3. We will and devise to Arthur Boyd the supply of Olive Oil Hair Dressing of James Worrell and Percy Moore; to Marguerite Belvins the hair curlers of Jennie Mae McCurry; and to Dorothy McPherson and Florence Murchison we bequeath the various coiffures, and appurtenances adjacent and thereunto appertaining, of Belva Haynsworth and Minnie Harrell. Item 6. The quiet and demure manners of Jennie Mae McCurry and Catherine Rollins we will to Joe Waters, subject to the following condition, limitation and proviso: That the said Joe Waters live up to the motto, “Silence is silver and speech is golden.” Item 7. We will and devise the supply of “loud” socks of which Edward Whitton and Jack Cults are now seized in fee and possessed, to Donald McQueen and Abraham Rosenfeld, i. e., if Abraham is large enough to wear them next season, and if the said Abraham is not of sufficient stature at that time, then, and in that event, this bequest is made to Donald McQueen in trust for the said Abraham. Item 8. The surplus energy of Dick Pettigrew and Ruth Werblun is hereby devised to Baker Haynsworth. Item 9. We will and devise the old purple sweater belonging to Mary Harliee to Florence Nofal, and the discarded silk shirts of James Calcutt to Gilbert Gregg. Item 10. We bequeath the winning smile of Dick Pettigrew to Rivers McCall. Item 11. The long list of “study halls” belonging to that “Lone Lorn Creature,” Jennie Mac McCurry, we will to Irene Warren. Item 12. The ability of Wayne Howie and Edward Whitton to change red litmus to blue, we will to Manning Brunson. Item 13. The giggles of Mildred King and Florence Howell we devise to Marie Ragsdale and Jean Osteen. Item 14. We will the hair of Minnie Harrell, that was cut off, to Florence Murchison. Item 15. Robert Lee’s “Coon Fiddle” we devise to Robert Hodges of the Central school Itfm 16. We will and devise various articles enumerated in this item as follows: Bclva Ilaynsworth's “High C voice to Esther Hamilton; Jack (lulls' corporal punishment to Yancy King; Alice Brunson's loquacity to Nonie Havnie; Monk Green's job, i. e.. taking that group of chickens that live at Palmetto for a ride every morning and afternoon, to Gilbert Gregg; Cornelia Ayer's superfluous height to Rivers McCall; Pearle Damon’s Red F’s in Chemistry to Irene Warren; Hartley Coleman's pugilistic propensities to Rivers McCall, (or so much thereof as he may need); Alice Bowey's Latin ability to Edward Baldwin; Rosa Lee Cox's geometry exercises to James Johnston; Jack Cults' job at the “Poor Man's Friend to “Tinks” Ivey; James Cole’s Ford to Julia Brunson; the superfluous weight of Julia Brunson and Annie Farmer to Wilma Williams; Juanita Cannon’s boisterous and rowdy manner to Mary Atkinson; the Pongee silk shirt worn by Robert Campbell to Donald McQueen; a portion of Annie Ruth Wilkins height to Florence Murchison; the “Chocolate Brown suit worn by Wayne Howie to Howard Morrison; Belva Haynsworth’s ability to dance to Sybil Ray: the Apple Green” suit worn by Edward Whitton to John Bulchen; all of the Sport” shirts owned by Edward Whitton go back to Sport Saunders because the sport shirt is his namesake; Gladys Commander’s ability to speak her thoughts to Robert Barnwell; Mattie Farmer's knowledge to Herbert Moody; the quiet manners of Leone Hill and Thelma Matthews to Roy Anderson; the ability of Grace Maxwell to write a pretty hand to “Preacher” McCall; Catherine Rollin's discarded hair nets to Maude Mills: part of Jeannette Ross' hair to Charles McLaughlin; and Alpheus Neeley’s superfluous knowledge of chemistry to John Bulchen. Item 17. We hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the Junior Class as the executors of this, our last will and testament, and if the Junior Class shall for any cause not qualify as such, then we nominate, constitute and appoint the Sophomore Class as executors of this, our last will and testament. Done in the city of Florence this 8th day of June. A. D., 1921. Senior Class of The Florence Hich School. (L. S.) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the Senior Class as and for its last will and testament in the presence of us, who in its presence, and of each other, at its request, have subscribed our names as witnesses. Alpheus Neely, Attorney-at-Law. Sam, J ESSE, Bob. SENIOR DIRECTORY FLORENCE HOWELL Member Dare Devil Club (2). Member Live Wire Club (2). Member Safety Matches (3). Member Latin Club (3). Member Glee Club (3, 4). Member K. of 11. (4). Member Cosmetic Club (4). Member L. N. M. Club (4). Member Geometry Club (4). Member Annual Staff (4). BELVA HAYNSWORTH Member Jaw Workers. Member L. N. M. Member Cosmetic Club. Member Latina? Lingua? Cupidissimi. Member Safety Matches. Member Block F (2. 3, 4). Member Varsity «2. 3. 4). Member Glee Club (3. 4). Secretary and Treasurer Live Wires. Member Dare Devil Club. Member Class Team (1, 2, 3. 4 . Member Duck Club. Member Lkulele Club. President Si Eta Pi. President Swell Head Avenue Strutters. Member K. of H. Secretary and Treasurer Class of 20 (3). Manager of Basketball Team (3, 4). ROBERT CAMPBELL Baseball Team (1, 2, 3, 4). Football Team (4). Member Block “F” Club (1, 2. 3. 4). HARTLEY COLEMAN Member Baseball 'learn (2, 3, 4). Member Basketball Team (2. 3. 4). Member Football Team (3, 4). Captain Basketball Team (4). Manager Football Team (4). Vice-President Class 1920. Secretary Class 1921. Vice-President Literary Society (4). Member Block “F” Club (2. 3, 4). Member F. O. B. Club. Member Geometry Stars (4). Member Chemistry Club (4). Member K. of H. Club (4). Member Si Eta Pi (4). Business Manager Florentine 1921. Member ‘Jli-Y” Club (4). ALPHEUS NEELY Member Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Manager (3). Captain Football (4). Secretary and Treasurer Literary Society (3). President Red Head Club (2). Block “F” (2, 3. 4). President Bo's Club (3). Member F. O. B. (dub (4). Member Si Eta Pi (4). Member K. of II. (4). Member Chemistry (4). Member Geometry Stars (4). President Class of 1920. Junior (3). President Class of 1921. Senior (4). Assistant Business Manager Florentine 1920 (3). Assistant Business Manager Florentine 1921 (4). Class Lawyer 1921 (4). Member Glee Club (4). GLADYS COMMANDER Florentine Staff (4). Member Haleyon Literary Society (4). CORNELIA W. AYER Florentine Staff (2). Vice-President Trouble Busters Club (2). Member of Class Basketball Team (2, 4). Florentine Staff (3). Art Editor Florentine (4). Member Chemistry Club (4). Class Prophet (4). JEANNETTE ROSS Member Class Basketball Team (2, 3. 4.) Member Glee Club (4). Member L. N. M. Club (4). Member Geometry Stars (4). President I. A. T. R. O. Club (4). Member Trouble Busters (2). LEONE HILL Member Geometry Stars (4). PERCY MOORE Member Football Team (4). Member Hi-Y” Club (4). Member Geometry Stars (4). WAYNE HOWLE Member Co. B (1). Football Sc;uad (4). Hi-Y” Club (4). Chemistry Club (4). CATHERINE ROLLINS Member of Ig-nuts Club (1). Captain Class Basketball Team (2). Member Class Basketball Team (2, 3, 4). Member of Beau-Knot Club (2). Member of Seven Spook Sisters (2). Manager of Class Basketball Team (3). Member of Sans Souci Club (3). President of Leap Year Club (3). Member of Block “F” (4). Member of Chemistry (4). Member of l kulele (4). Dargan Street Strutters (4). Member L. N. M. Club (4). Member K. of H. (4). JUANITA CANNON Member Cosmetic Club. President Geometry Stars. Member Chemistry Club. Member L. N. M. Club. Member K. of H. Club. Member A. M. A. L. Club. J. E. WHITTON Member Co. B (I). Member Football Team (4). Member Geometry Stars (4). JENNIE MAE McCURRY Class Historian (1). President Sophomore Class (2). Poet Sophomore Class (2). President Trouble Busters” (2). Literary Editor Annual (3, 4). Member Basketball Team (4). Member Block “F” Club 3. 4). Member Glee Club (3, 4). Member L. N. M. Club (4). Member Chemistry Club (4). Prseident Ukulele Club (4). ANNIE RUTH WILKINS Member Si Eta Pi Club (4). Member K. of H. Club (4). Member Y. T. E. Club (4). Member L. N. M. Club (4). Member Dargan Street Strutters Club (4). Member Chemistry Club (4). JOHN ALLEN CUTTS Joke Editor Annual (4). Assistant Cheer Leader (4). Member Halcyon Society. Member Glee Club (4). Member Chemistry Club (4). Member Geometry Stars (4). Member K. of H. Club (4). Member F. 0. B. Club (4). Member Si Eta Pi Club (4). Member Blazers Club II). Member Swell Head Avenue Strutters (4). ALICE BRUNSON Editor-in-Chief of The Florentine (4). Literary Editor of The Florentine (3). President of Halcyon Society (4). Class Historian (4). Member of Glee Club (4). Member of K. of H. (4). Member of Cosmetics Club (4). Member Latina- Lingua- Cupidissimi (3). Ouija Board Club (3). Tennis Club (3). EUGENE A. GREENE Member Football (3, 4). Member Basketball (3, 4). Member Baseball (3, 4). Captain Baseball 14). Member Block “F” Club (4). Secretary and Treasurer F. 0. B. Club Member Bo’s Club (3). Athletic Editor (4). MARY HARLLEE Member A. M. A. L. Club (2). Member Latin Club (3). Member Mary Club (3). Member Safety Matches (3). Sponsor Baseball Team (4). Member Cosmetic Club (4). RUTH WERBLUN Member Basketball Team (4, 3, 2, 1). Member Leap Year Club (3). Member Block ”F” Club (3). Member A. M. A. L. Club (2). Member Sans Souci Club (3). Member Cosmetics Club (4). Member I kulele Club (4). Member Varsity Team. Member Class Team. JAMES WORRELL Member Baseball (2, 3, 4). Member Basketball (4). Member Football (4). Member Geometry Stars (4). Manager Basketball (4). Member Block F” Club (2. 3, 4). Member Chemistry Club (4). Vice-President F. 0. B. Club (4). Club Editor Annual 14). JULIA BRUNSON Athletic Sponsor 14). Member of Geometry Stars (4). Member of K. of H. (4). Member of L. N. M. (4). Member of Cosmetic Club 14). Member of Glee Club (4). Member of Chemistry Club (4) . Member of A. M. A. L. (2). Member of Jaw Workers (1). Vice-President of Freshman Class (I). MILDRED KJ.NC. Member Block “F” Club (2, 3. 4). Captain Junior Team (3). Captain Basketball Team (4). Cheer Leader 14). Vice-President Class (4). Member Glee Club (4). , Member of K. of H. Club 14). Member of Cosmetics Club (4). Member of Ducks Club (4). Member L. N. M. Club (4). Member Live Wire Club (2). Member Latin Club (3). Member of Safety Matches 13). Member Annual Staff (4). 4 iipT PH3S JH J4 Annik Farmer Nickname Hiram.” Ambition To be a poet. Pastime Staying away from school. By-word 1 reckon.” Edward Whitton Nickname Eddie,” “Jew.” Ambition To be a second Charlie Chaplin. By-word ”I)og-gonnlt. Cornelia Ayer Nickname Kit.” Ambition—To be an artist. Pastime Sketching her teachers. By-word- Well, I hope to tell you.” Robert Campbell Nickname—“Creepy.” Ami'll ion (Hasn't any.) Pastime—Fishing. By-word— Aw, now.” Eleanor Ravenel Nickname—“Eleanor.” Ambition-—To lie Valedictorian. Pastime Translating Latin. By-word-- (Same as Thelma Matthews.) Wayne Howle Nickname—“Fashion Sheet.” Ambition- To Ik a IU-Y leader. Pastime—Selling shoes. By-word— Aw.” Juanita Cannon Nickname Skeet. Ambition To Ik? at school on time. Pastime Baking cakes. By-word—“You don’t mean it.” Hartley Coleman Nickname Swell.” Ambition To be a heavy hitter (in baseball ?) Pastime Studying “Anthony.” By-word—“Golly. Bklva Haynsworth Nickname— Belva.” Ambition To know her Latin in time for class. Pastime Getting excused to see about basketball. By-word— You old crazy. Gladys Commander Nickname— Gar-goo.” Ambition— To be a public speaker. Pastime—Doing nothing. By-word—“Will you please quit? Alphkus Neely Nickname— Big Shorty,” Wop.” Ambition To be popular. Pastime—Making excuses. By-word— What cher say?” Alice Brunson Nickname— Al.” Ambition To own a chicken farm. Pastime—Beading daily letters from H----. B y - word-— You're cock - ey ed. ” Mattif. Farmer Nickna me— ' Ha yseed.” Ambition To get a diploma. Pastime—(Same as her sister.) By-word— Listen here.” Jack Cutts Nickname “Jack.” Ambition- To sell more fish. Pastime—Wearing loud sox. By-word ‘Til swar! Leone Hill Nickname— Jack.” Ambition- To sell Chesterfield cigarettes. Pastime—Just being sweet. By-word— I suppose so.” Rl Til WfcRBLUN Nickname— Babe Ruth.” Ambition—To be u second Anna Pawlova. Pastime—Vamping. By-word— I’ll say so.” James Worrell Nickname Tootle. Ambition- To be a star left-fielder. Pastime Fishing. By-word— Good golly. Mary Harllee Nickname— Mary. Ambition—To put Paderewski on the shelf. Pastime — Playing accompaniments for the Quartette. By-word- He's a prune. Jennie Mae McCurry Nickname— Juke. Ambition- To reduce. Pastime— Making everybody like her. By-word— Huh So m e b od y snitched it.” James Calcltt Nickname— Rube Hayseed. Ambition—To be a bachelor. Pastime—Knocking the women. By-word— Scat back, woman! P earle Damon Nlekname—‘ Strutter. Ambition To be a musician. Pastime—Blushing. By-word— I’ll swan. Mildred King Percy Moore Nickname— Milly. A mbit ion—To be a private secretary. Pastime—Making Florence laugh. Bv-word- • You old cuckoo.” Nickname Mercy Poor.” Ambition—To � e a second Henry. Pastime Beading Horatio books. By-word- Aw.” Patrick Alger's Grace Maxwell Nickname Grace. Aiuliltion To be lovalile. Pastime Studying. By-word— Well, let me see.” Catherine Rollins Nickname Cat.” Ambition- To get thru Florence Hi. Pastime Driving her Studelmker. Bv-word- Take this with you. Had.” Robert Lee Nickname— K. Cadieux.” Ambition—To stun an audience. Pastime Playing in Komi lie's Orchestra. By word - This is where I park.” Rosa Lee Cox Nickname- Cosa Lee Box. Ambition To be a geometry teacher. Pastime Working exercises. By-word (Hasn't any.) Thelma Matthews Nickname- Thelma. Ambition- To Rain quietude. Pastime Being perfectly quiet. By-word—(None been heard.) Minnie Harrell Nickname “Little Minnie.” Ambition— To be a social butterfly. Pastime Riding with “J. I).” By-word- “I don’t know.” Eugene Green Nickname ‘Monk.” Ambition To win Ethel. Pastime—Driving the Palmetto Limited. By-word— She’s some sweet girl.” Annie Kith Wilkins Nickname - Annie.” Ambition To 1)0 tall, l'astlme- Amusing crushes. B -word 'Isn't he adorable. Richard Pettigrew Nickname- Dear Dick. Ambition To be an author. Pastime—Flirting, ((be! He’s bashful !) By-word- (Never heard any.) Jeannette Ross Nickname— Country.” Ambition To have a perfect chemistry manual. Pastime ('hewing gum. By-word— Do! Gee! Alice Bowey Nickname— Alice.” Ambition—To l� c a stenographer. Pastime- -Studying. By-word—'Til help you.” James Cole Nickname— Jim.” Ambition To chew some more gum. Pastime—(Jiggling. By-word— You quit now.” Florence Howell N ickna me— Flossie.” Ambition To be little. Pastime—fining to pictures. By - word- ‘ Messieurc.” Andrew Johnson Fowler Nickname A. J.” Ambition—To have ’Fessor call him A. J.” Pastime Riding the Five-o’clock Limited. Julia Brunson N ickna me Wee-Wee. ” Ambition—To be a leader. Pastime Talking. By-word— Oh, you know not.” i TO THE JUNIORS You are invited to make use of our class-rooms next year, Though you bring along nothing but a feeling of good cheer; We have nothing to sell you, wc wont ask a subscription, No hat check, no war tax, nor charge for admission. We make this emphatic and free from deception, We ivant you to regard it as tho 'twere a reception. You can have our seats of this fast waning season For to help ignoramouses is our generous reason. There's knowledge, and discipline, abundant and gratis, And we don't know anything much better than that is. Now all that we ask in return for our charity Is that you tell the next class of the “knowledge scanty. How we cleaned up this old county from top to end. And how they nad to send out for more knowledge, Because we learned all that was in. If ith Speed for our motto, and transgressing the law, We made stars in history, or math, and wrote themes without flaw. Sages on the school board and wise men oj the city. We regarded with scorn, intermingled with pity; Diligently, their problem, they grimly set about Endeavoring to get something ue had never found out, And daily. their problems, peculiar and multifold. We worked out as easily as the “Wise Men of old. Now please don't think us boastful—far be it from us. But even our teachers admit they can't see us for dust! As to advice, we can give you quite a supply of it For we realize how you are sadly in need of a bit. Study hard; be perfect; even as we always do. Then fear not your exams in 1922. And here we digress to another line of chatter. To the subject of dress-now it's really no matter. How you are groomed as long as it's normal. But please, we implore, don't wear anything formal; For many a class is spoiled when it's too dressy. And besides you'll be sorry if lab things should get messy-just dress like a human, no primping, no flopping. Girls, be as neat, as on a day you go shipping. Guard well the property we are leaving behind. And be in your seat when the clock is striking nine. For your fancy just picture our class excursion. Or going the limit of modern diversion, Or any occasion where smart pupils gather. And when it gets dull, if any would rather. We'll dunce to the strains of the nasal victrola. Or band, or orchestra, or old pianola; And if some of our lot are not too exacting. We'll have folks in our midst entertain us with acting. Anything pleasant, you gather our meaning, II e may even have movie stars amuse us with screening; Perhaps artistic models to keep us from dozing May liven up matters with realistic posing. Before we most reluctantly bid you adieu, Pray let us add another line or two: Keep a smile on your face, our traditions alive. Study well your books and you are bound to thrive; II atch for wooden nickles and wild-cat investment schemes. And don't let your air-castles perish in your dreams. And remember the road to that coveted Dip Is never traversed in a hop, jump or skip; “There's no royal road to learning, quote teachers fair. But to do well your part, dispells any bug-bear. So please permit us with glad shout and laughter Bid good-by and success to those following after. James Calcutt, ’21. 3a 1 -j - -WWt'f j t- K? „ L b mjxs hi1 MU J r uim -,i rsH3zm ■pEg © mb JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Rivers McCall ................................................. President Marie Ragsdale .............................................. Historian Eppes Jones....................................................... Puet Alexander. Willard Anderson, Kov Atkinson. .Mary Baldwin. Edward Barnwell. Robert Brandt, Marion Bulchen. John Boyd. Arthur Brunson. Julia Cole, Beverly Easterling, Sain Flagler, Estelle Garrett, Robert Gilbert. McTyeire Gordon, Gladys Gregg, Gilbert Haigli, Mamie Hanner. Torrence ROLL Harllee, Edna Harrell, Johnnie Havnsworth. Baker Hicks, James Hutchinson. Virginia Ivey. Clarence Jackson, Gilbert Jeffords. Mildred Johnston, James , King, Rives King, Beulah Leach. Allene Lewis. Georgia Lee McLaughlin. Charles McQueen. Donald McPherson, Dorothy McPherson, Theodore Maxwell, George Mills, Maude Moody, Herbert Murchison. Florence Newbury. Eleanor Odom, Lucille Osteen. Jean Parks. Harold Pope, Bertha Powell. Alice Ray. Sybil Reaves, Daisy Summerville, W. C. Taylor, Emily Tharin, Emmie Waters, Joe Warren. Irene Williams. Wilma Wysong, Mary E. JUNIOR HISTORY In September 19l , girls and boys of every size and shape might have been seen entering for the first time the old Florence High School building and immediately upon our arrival, (as though this fickle year had suddenly decided to turn from Autumn to Spring) everything assumed a “green ’ aspect. We trembled with fear whenever an upper classman approached us, to say nothing of the awe-stricken glances cast at the grim and unrelaxing countenance of Miss Florrie. But our fears reached their climax at the utterance of these words, “Now young ladies, etc.,” pronounced by Mr. Briggs as he stalked majestically from one room to another. The “worst was yet to come” though, and it arrived in the form of a class meeting which was extremely noisy and disorderly. Our other trials and tribulations were many and sad to relate. After the June examinations we left many of our classmates to retrace their steps along the rocky road while we marched triumphantly onward and upward. Again September is here but quite different is the hearing of our class which enters with proud and haughty tread the portals of Florence High. The verdant stare has left our faces and in its stead is an expression of confidence and pride, for now at last the long coveted name of Sophomore is ours. We have learned to conduct our class meetings with order and dignity and have also learned to regard Miss Florrie and “Fessor” as our truest friends on whom we can always depend. After condescending to cast a few patronizing looks at the Freshmen we turn our eyes admiringly to the Juniors while far distant gleams the vision of a Junior-Senior Reception. Once more September has arrived bringing with it the cares, duties and pleasures of another school year. Our illustrious class has left behind it the insignificance of the Freshman and the haughtiness of the Sophomore for now we are earnest and hardworking Juniors. Two new objects of terror which beset our path are Geometry and Spanish and it requires all our vigor and strength to combat them. Nevertheless this has been our most enjoyable year for we have taken quite a prominent part in the Literary Society, contributed to the Annual and even at one time discussed the probability of ordering our class rings. Thus far we have completed three steps in our ascent and soon will be on the last one. On that last one let us work as we have never before to be worthy of the respect that is always shown to the greatest figure of high school life—the Senior. Marie Ragsdale, Historian. tmceLWdt SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Margaret Rutledge ................................ President Florence Taylor................................... Historian Virginia Arial......................................... Poet rial. irginia Anthony, Bessie Lee Bradley, Mnna Brunson, Manning Blackman. Charles Brooks, Fred Bowey, Charles Craver, Winnie Calcutt, Mary Cooper Josephine Cohen, De Leon Easterling. Mary Kgerton, Richard Farmer. Robert Fields. Dorothy Gregg, Blackwell Gregg. Claude Gregg, Walter ROLL Gregg. Ennett Green, Lettie Roy Howie, Le Verne Hamilton. Esther Havnie. Nona Hubbard, Bertie Humphries. Marvin Hazelden, Azelma Hoole, Martha Hubbard, Edith Jones, Joe King, Yancey King, Leonard Langston. Edna May Lewis, Dorothy Martin, John McCutchen, Gordon Morrison, Howard Maxwell, Elizabeth Mills. Clyde Moore, Lois McClenaghan. Chas. Nofal. Florence Pearce, Edna Pelham, J. T. Revel 1. Croswell Ross, Dwight Ravenel. V irginia Rutledge, Margaret Stackley, Isabel Stall. Hazelle Saunders. Ervin Spinks, Walter Street. James Stackley, Pauline Scott. Leize Stall. Earline � SOPHOMORE HISTORY The Class of 1923 entered the Florence High School in September 1919 —strong. To date, that’s about the most important thing we’ve done. Prompted by our newly acquired importance, we organized, and elected Margaret Rutledge as President. We had always considered ourselves a group of nice little boys and girls, but now that we were “Misses” and Misters”, we began to try to impress upon others that we had rights and privileges. Well, we have eventually found out by costly experiences the extent of those rights and privileges. If you are in doubt about this, ask—well! ’most any member of our class. During our first year in High School, we developed a few celebrities—Marvin Humphries, Manning Brunson, and Yancey King attained football fame. By hard study, good behavior and the kindness of the science teacher, all those who had been able to stand the strain during the year were passed up, and in September, 1920, we duly became conceited Sophomores, disdaining association with insignificant “Freshies”. This year Yancey King was chosen President of the class, Blackwell Gregg Vice-President, Irvin Sanders Secretary and Treasurer, and this job of “boosting” the class was wished off on me. I can’t find very much to boast about, to tell the truth, but I guess our greatest honor has been to serve on the programs of the Literary Society, as several members of our class have done quite creditably. It ought to be recorded also, that we again had a star on the football team, Manning Brunson. If things continue as they are now, perhaps when we are Seniors, the office of Historian will not be merely of honorary importance. Florence Taylor, Historian. Old Hich School Building FRESHMAN CLASS Mattie Anthony ... Alfred Kafer...... Alfred Lawton Claudia Richardson OFFICERS .... President Vice-President .... Historian ......... Poet ROLL Flagler. Frances Fogle, Grace Gresham, Delia Gregg, Selma Anderson. George Atkinson, James Anthony, Mattie Raker, Radger Berry, Oliver Bridges, J. D. Bryce, Gordon Brunson. William Barnwell. Mary C. Blevins. Margaret Mount, Thelma Boone, Mary Belle Bragdon. Maude Cannon, William Cannon, Evans Childers, Nona Damon, Charles Dowling, Benjamin Dickson. I ouise Dorman, Nannie Eaton. Wilbur Faulkner, Nannie Faulkner, Kate Gramling. Theresa Husbands. Henry Hamilton, Edward Hatfield. Walter Hoffmeyer, William Holman, Wade Highsmith. Lillie Holland, Hilda Holland, James Hull, Elizabeth Johnson, Harry Jones. Haynesworth Johnson, Gladys Johnson. Elizabeth Jackson, Marvin Johnston. Ida Kafer, Alfred Knight, Carlyle Koopman, Lena King. Vivian Le Viner. Gladys Lawton.. Alfred Lewis, Elizabeth Maxwell, Ralph Middleton, Camilla McCall, Margaret Mayes. Catherine McGowan. Raymond McGowan, James McKnight. William Martin. John Meekins, Louise McCoy, Allene I ewell. Ruth Newbury. William Nofal. George Odom, Ruth Oakes, Pauline Pope. irgie Purvis. Rudolph Richardson, Craig Richardson. Mildred Richardson. Claudia Rumph. Fred Reinhardt. John Rosenfield. Abraham Reaves, Sarah Sanderson, William Sansburv, Benton Stone. Francis Saleeby, Mary Shuler, Frederick Spencer, James Taylor. Ola Thornburgh, Frances Thrash, Kenneth Turner, Edward lipham. Elizabeth I I rich. Alma Vail, Mary auglm, j. W. Wheeler, Ralph Williams. Fleetwood ilson. Franklin • Wyatt. Loris Young, Beattie FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY A is for Athletics, ir. which we are well represented B is for Berry and Brunson, of the Florentine Staff. C is for Claudia, the Freshman poet. L) is for Dismissal, the best hour of the day. E is for Eating, a grave offence in school. F is for Fatty, alias Francis Stone. G is for Girls, the attraction of our class. II is for Holland, star centerfielder. I is for Ink, but not red, we hope. J is for James—five in our class. K is for Kafer, all-star football end. L is for Literary Society, in which Freshmen excel. M is for Mattie, our class president. N is for Next Year, when we will be Sophomores. O is for Offence, for which we are detained. P is for “Pink”, the color of punishment slips. Q is for Quizzes, which we all adore! II is for Rosenfeld, a popular young fellow. S is for Study Hall, composed principally of Freshmen. T is for Teachers, the dread of our lives. II is for Uproar, which from our classes breaks forth. V is for Victory, our athletic reward. W is for Wyatt, another Freshman artist. X is for Xmas, our best vacation. Y is for Yelling, in which the Freshmen excel. Z is for Zero, which none of us wish to possess. Alfred Lawton, Historian. Alice Brunson................................................ President Hartley Coleman........................................ Vice-President Yancey King.................................................. Secretary JUNIOR LITERARY SOCIETY Rivers McCall.............................................. President Marie Ragsdale...........................................Vice-President James Johnston......................... ..................... Secretary HALCYON LITERARY SOCIETY GLEE CLUB Top Row: Rivers McCall, Manning Brunson. Second Row: Rives King. Jack Cutis, McTyeire Gilbert. Edwin Baldwin, James Calculi, Hartley Coleman. Third Row: Catherine Rollins, James Johnston, Esther Hamilton. Mary E. Wysong, Florence Howell. Jeanette Boss. Julia Brunson. Alice Brunson, Mildred King. Bottom Row: Belva Hayn«worth. Eppes Jones, Marie Ragsdale, Mamie Haigh. Jennie Mae McCurry, Erwin Saunders, Ruth Werblun, Mary Harllee, Mpheus Neely. HI—Y CLUB Motto: Service. Purpose: To create, maintain and extend throughout our school and community the high standards of Christian Character. Time of Meetings: Regular—Weekly; Special —Conferences, Camps. Etc. Dr. R. M. Johnston Rives King......... James Cooper .... W. C. Summerville OFFICERS ..................................... Leader . ................................ President ............................. Vice-President ....................Secretary and Treasurer Edward Raldwin Torrence Manner William Brunson Walter Gregg Munning Brunson Hartley Coleman Willard Alexander Percy Moore Robert Barnwell Robert Campbell MEMBERS Sam Easterling Herbert Moody Badger Baker Arthur Boyd James Hicks Rivers McCall Fred Shuler Joe Jones George Maxwell Harold Parks Fred Brooks Clarence Ivey William Newbury Baker Haynsworth John G. Martin McTyeire Gilbert James Atkinson Alfred I awton Gilbert Jackson Wayne Howie Joe Waters THE PEACEMAKER I made some mention of Rob Clark, a few days ago to a friend. “Rob Clark?” said he. “Who is that?” 1 was shocked and grieved that the name of so worthy a man. who had done his fellow countrymen such a noted service, had already passed into oblivion. So being moved by this circumstance, I determined to write the story of the adventure which earned for him the name. Peacemaker; an adventure in which I was to some extent involved. And whether I have in the writing thereof, erected a fit monument to his memory, is left with the reader. I take up my pen, and go back to the year of our Lord, 17—, when the greater part of our New England colonies was covered by extensive forests, which concealed many a lurking danger, not least dreaded of which was the Indian. It was the first day of warm weather after an unusually hard winter. The ice in Roaring River had melted and the stream was a raging torrent. Like a wild beast let loose, it tore along its course through the midst of a great wilderness of pine trees. In a clearing on the bank of the river, stood a small log cabin, the only sign of the white man in all that savage section of country. A little column of smoke, curling upward from the chimney, showed that the crude structure was inhabited by mankind. Presently the door was opened and a man appeared in the doorway and stood gazing without. It was evident from his appearance that he was a man of the woods, a man who had known hardships and was the better for having known them. He was clad in a hunting-shirt, a cap of skins, and leggings and moccasins. These garments bore evidence of long wear and rough usage. His face was tanned as dark as the red-skin's. The little eyes were keen and restless, ever alert for the perils of the forest, but his face was frank and open, denoting a sturdy and rugged character. This was Rob. Clark, woodsman. “Well,” he said, after looking about him. ” 'Pears like Spring's here again. River's some swollen, sure!” He walked down to the water's edge and was idly watching the roaring current, when suddenly he started. “That sure looks like a canoe just rounded the bend up yonder. Somebody's in her, too.” He peered closer at the approaching canoe, which seemed at the mercy of the waters. A man was crouched in her, beyond a doubt. It was—yes, it was an Indian! And he had no paddle! “He’ll go over the falls down below,” cried the startled woodman, and be killed on the rocks! Why—why doesn't he swim to shore?” And then he realized that no man could reach shore in that racing, swirling current! The canoe was sweeping nearer the place where the horrified white man stood. Must he stand quietly by and see a fellow being swept to his death? Rob Clark's brain was trained from long experience to meet emergencies, and now he did some quick thinking. A short distance down the bank of the stream, a tall slender tree overhung the waters. Clark's eye rested on it. An idea suggested itself to him; he hesitated and then cried, “I'll do it!” He took a last glance at the canoe which was now arrived almost opposite him; and ran for the tree. An Indian faces death calmly, and this red-skin was no exception. With folded arms, and eyes straight ahead, he seemed not to see the white man running to his aid. The woodsman swung himself up into the tree. It bent beneath his weight and presently overhung the water so closely that Clark could almost have touched the water with his hands. Hanging arms downward, he awaited the canoe which would pass directly beneath him. The Indian saw him now and realized what he meant to do. The red-skin was astounded. A pale-face was risking his life to save an Indian. “Catch hold of my hands,” called Clark, as the boat was swept beneath. The Indian did so, and was swung up into the tree. When they were safely ashore, the Indian faced the white man. “You save my life,” he said in broken English. “I no forget. Me I'm Big Thunder, chief of the Delawares. Some day you maybe want favor of Big Thunder. He glad to give it!” The two stood in silence for a moment, and tlipn before the white man could speak, the Indian was gone into the forest. II. I was a mere boy of seventeen years when Clark saved the Indian's life. At that time, no one knewf of the incident, for Rob Clark was not a man to boast of his adventures. Indeed, few knew that a Rob Clark existed, for he spent his days in the great, wild woods which he loved. It was in the following Auutmn that the Indians began a great massacre of the New England colonists. The soldiers were called out and sent to the aid of the suffering settlers. On their t arrival, the Indian disappeared. General Winston decided, however, to keep his men stationed for a time at Melville, a town in the heart of the troubled district, in case they should return. One day in November, young Captain Wingate decided to ride over to a neighboring town to spend Thanksgiving. “Thomas. he said to me, his orderly. “1 11 take you along.” “Hut,” protested General Winston, “You’ll both get lost, and the Indians “I'll take Dan along.' said Captain Wingate, “He knows the country like a ! ook.” “Oh. all right,” said the General. So it came about that early the next morning, we three, the Captain, Dan, and I set out on horseback and began our journey. We traveled until well into the next day, when suddenly Dan was seized with a sickness. Stopping our horses, we made a bed on the ground and laid him on it, where he continued to lie for some hours. When he had practically recovered. Captain W ingate suggested that he return to camp. “For,” he said. “We can find the rest of the way, with a few directions from you. ’ Dan hesitated, but he felt too weak to accompany us further. So he finally with some misgivings for our safety, turned back and left us to continue our way alone. It was well toward night when we suddenly realized that we were lost—unmistakably, undoubtedly lost. “Well.” said young Wingate, We’re in a pretty fix now. certainly!” As darkness was upon us. we were forced to camp for the night. Tomorrow we would seek out the road. We halted on the hank of a small stream. Suddenly a short distance up shore, a young deer walked out from the forest and proceeded to take his evening drink. “Sli-h-h!” whispered Wingate, “There's our supper.” He grasped his rifle and taking careful aim, he fired. When the smoke cleared away, the deer was breathing its last. “A fine shot!” breathed the Captain, quite elated at his markmanship. Hut for that shot, this story would have never been told. We should have been more cautious. Little did we dream that other ears than ours heard that shot. We lugged the deer to camp and cooked a portion of it. It tasted delicious. It was after we had eaten supper, and were seated about a cheerful fire for a chat, that I heard a twig snap not far off. Our horses which were tied to a nearby tree, whinnied and moved about uneasily. “What was that?” I whispered, nervously. Captain W ingate did not answer. He was trying to pierce the darkness beyond the firelight with his keen eyes. I reached for my rifle and observed that the Captain already had his. He threw some branches on the fire and it blazed up brightly, lighting the surrounding woods' for some distance. I thought 1 could see dimly, dark figures wiggling towards us on the ground from all sides. “Indians.” whispered Wingate, and my heart sank within me. “Run for the horses,” he continued in whisper. Together we sprang up and made a dash for the animals. We had but reached them when the woods were filled with whoops and war-cries which were blood-curdling, and a host of Indians burst upon us. “Ride for it!” shouted my Captain, “And get help. They’ve got me!” And indeed they had completely surrounded him. This I saw, as I swung my horse about and made a break for freedom. A red-skin blocked my way. I rode him down without mercy, for I knew my life depended on it. What followed. I scarcely remember, save that it was a long, wild ride for help which 1 knew not where to find. I rode thus for I knowf not how long, when my horse stumbled and fell. 1 was dazed for a time, and when I roused myself, I was startled and over joyed to hear the voice of a white man. “And what may the trouble l� e? asked Rob Clark, for he it was. though 1 did not know then. He helped me to my feet. I gasped for breath. Then 1 blurted out. “The Indians—!” but 1 got no further, for 1 fainted in his arms. III. Meanwhile, the Indians had surrounded Captain Wingate who, after a hard struggle, gave up hope of escape. He knew why they had not filled him with arrows. They wished to torture him—to kill him in some horrible way. The big chief of them all approached. He stood over Wingate and gloated exultantly. “Ha!” he said grimly, “So we got white soldier, eh? Ugh! Pale-face soldier come to kill Injuns. Hut we kill soldiers first!” He gave Wingate a kick. The soldier was furious. He struggled helplessly. The anger of the pale-face amused the Indian, and he delivered a few more kicks. Finally he tired of this mode of torture. He had a worse! He called an order in the language of the Delawares. An Indian brought forward a coil of rope. “Get up, pale-face!” ordered the Delaware chieftain. The Captain was forced to obey. He was led to a tall pine tree and bound securely to its trunk. A pile of wood and branches was deposited in front of him and a blazing brand from the camp fire was applied to the head. It burst into flames. Wingate struggled to free himself. The ropes cut him, but bis struggles were in vain. He knew what the Indians were preparing. He was to be burned at the stake. The Indians looked on, mildly interested at first. They then formed a circle about the tree and fire and whirled around the captive, chanting their death song. And all the time, the flames crept higher. IV. While Captain W ingate was faring thus with the Indians, I had come to, after my fainting spell. I found myself in a small cabin, lying on a blanket on the rough floor. Hob Clark was bending over me. “Feeling better?” he inquired. “The Indians—” I cried, “They have Captain W'ingate. They'll kill him!” “What’s that?” he cried. I explained hurriedly and told him as well as I could the probable location of my camp, which then held such a disastrous scene. He nodded, hade me rest easy, and hurried from the house. From a sheltered nook, he brought forth a fresh horse and galloping away, disappeared in the woods. Meanwhile Captain Wingate was gazing fascinated at the bon-fire which was to destroy him. It was roaring higher and higher. His hair was singed; his clothes were scorched. A flame shot up, touched his hand, and darted down again. Yet he gazed, fascinated, and marvelled at the wonder of fire. Presently lie was aroused from this stupor -not by a noise, hut rather by a lack of noise the Indians had ceased their yelling, and were crouched, listening. Wingate heard it too, now a distant clatter of a horse's hoofs. His heart sank within him at a sudden thought. Was his orderly foolishly returning—only to give the savages another pale-face to torture? He was soon released from this fear, however, for a white man of rough appearance rode into the circle of light, giving the peace sign. From his dress, he was evidently a man of the woods. Enter, Hob Clark! Straight up to the Delaware Chieftain, he rode, and paused in front of him. He spoke reproachfully. Not an Indian moved. “What. Big Thunder! Attack you the white man?” Big Thunder, for he it was. extended a hand of welcome. “How! Friend Saver-of-Lives! Welcome always!” Clark's eyes never left the red-man's. “I say, why harm you the white man? What has he done to you?” A scowl settled on the face of Big Thunder. Plainly Clark had touched a vulnerable point. “I he white man,” said the Chieftain, “steals the hunting-grounds from the Injuns. He no pays them plenty money!” Now Clark had seen the dreadful peril of the soldier from the creeping flames the moment of his arrival. But he realized that tact must play its part, or the Captain would lose his life altogether. Therefore, he paused to argue with tin red-skin. “What! Big Ihunder,” he said, “Punish you the white man for the sins of their grandfathers? Big Thunder is too wise for that!” The Indian was ashamed. “But.” he remonstrated, “My braves must have their sport!” At this time the attentive warriors muttered their approval. “Ayeh! Ayeh!” The woodsman appeared to consider. “But the white men are my brothers. Kill you the brother of the man who saved you?” Here Big Thunder showed signs of weakness, and Clark hastened to make good his opportunity. “Big Thunder, the day 1 saved you from the river, you promised to do me a favor some day. As you are a man of your word, you will do as I hid. Set free the white man and make peace with the settlers. Attack them no more!” Big Thunder appeared taken aback at first, hut Clark's argument was too strong for him to combat. When his warriors saw his intentions, they wailed their protest. Raids on the whites had been great sport. Big Thunder silenced them with a wave of his hand. “Set free white soldier,” he said, and when W'ingate was at liberty, he continued, “Hearken you, my warriors, the white men become our brothers. Do harm no more them!” A promise which was kept, until his death day. And so it was that Bob Clark became known as “The Peacemaker.” and established u place for himself in the hearts of the Ntw England Colonies. R. C. P., ’21. EPIDEMICS AT FLORENCE HI Hang out the yellow sign! Call up the doctor! Goodness, gracious me! Last year it was the Flu. One epidemic was sad enough. It tore the schools up bad enough! But this year, Dr. Eppi D. Mick has been even more on the job. One species of epidemic was not enough. So Dr. Eppi D. Mick got busy, and stuck his thinking cap on, and he scratched his head thoughtfully, and he kept moving his gold-rimmed spectacles further and further up on his forehead and onto his hair (which was all gone), and on back till he looked as if he had eyes in the back of his head like a teacher. Well, the grand result of all this scheming was several of the latest species of epidemics. First came marbles. Everybody bought marbles; everybody brought marbles to school; everybody played marbles. Indeed, the noble policemen, thinking murder was being committed, came post haste to investigate the prolonged shooting—of marbles. Second came skates. Everybody skated to school, and for several days performed the latest fancy cuts before an admiring audience of fellow-students. Then King Top succeeded to the throne of pleasure land, and for weeks the air was filled with a mysterious buzzing sound, quite uncanny, and life was just one top alter another. Although Florence is not a seashore town, evidently the salty breakers are taking their toll, for as our promising young poet, Shelley Wordsworth, says in his very latest masterpiece: “Broken arms, and broken nose. Broken what else, nobody knows. Broken word, and broken heart. I’ll warrant these have had their part.” Oh, yes, they have! Why, listen, and you'll hear somebody say, “I heard so-and-so broke his nose in the game yesterday. Is it so? Yes, the nose was sore. I’ll bet. Arms have been leisurely residing in slings frequently also. Dr. Eppi D. Mick did not forget the breakers. Oh, no! And last, my patient readers, came a most touching epidemic. Quite a number of our charming young ladies dispensed with their hair,—without a regret, cut it off, and. most noble and generous creatures, sold it and gave the money to charity. A noble monument should be raised to their memory! But at last came King End 0. Term, and Dr. Eppi D. Mick was unconditionally banished from the school grounds until the coming term of 1921-22. R. C. P., '21. BOOK OF JUDGES .Now it came to pass in the tenth year of the reign of Wilfred, called Brooker, that the judges who ruled the schools of Florence in the State of South Carolina, assembled to select a new head to govern their charge. For Wilfred, the son of Brooker, had gone afar to a distant city called Asheville. And after many words of argument and wisdom from the mouths of the judges, the choice fell upon Walter, of the House of Sawyer of the tribe of South Carolina, who was at that time in Florida, ruling the schools of a city in that fair country. And when the messenger had brought him the tidings of the choice of the judges who ruled the schQols of Florence, then did he rejoice at the thought of returning to the State of his birth, and he said unto the messenger, “I will come-’. And thus it was that in the ninth month of the same year he entered upon the duties and the labors of his charge. And Walter looked upon the schools of his charge, and his heart was sad within him and he said: “It is not well.” Then appeared Walter before the multitude and he opened his mouth and spake, saying, “I, even Walter of the House of Sawyer, did look upon the system of your schools, and my heart was heavy within me, for the system was not good.” Thus spake the ruler of the schools of Florence, and he did turn unto the duties of his charge and he labored, and builded a new system. And he did establish unto the schools the two-session day, and he did seek afar and gather unto the schools the best teachers of the land. And the multitude was stirred mightily, and some cried, saying, “Glory unto Walter, of the House of Sawyer, for he hath builded a system which is good.” But some were wroth and they waxed angry and did say, “It is not well. We are displeased with the two-session day. Return unto us, 0 Ruler, the two o’clock day, even as it has always been unto us, yea, verily, since the day that the schools of Florence were begun.” But Walter said, “Be it not so, 0 my people, for I am a wise ruler and knowest that it is best.” And the two-session day was established, and it was even so. And Walter looked upon it, and it was good. And the schools did prosper and flourished exceedingly. Walter of the House of Sawyer did withdraw from his charge, and he did go afar. Then gathered the judges together to choose a new head to govern their charge. Now it so happened in those days, that one Edwin of the House of Wade, of the tribe of Virginia, came unto Florence to visit his sister. And he looked and behold, the schools of Florence were without a head. And Edwin said: “Be it not so; for I will take unto myself the duties of the superintendency of the Florence schools. And when the judges looked upon the young man, their hearts were glad within them and they said unto him, “Come thou unto us.” And Edwin of the House of Wade said unto them, “Be it not so. For I am the ruler of the schools of Bluefield in West Virginia. Yet for a while, I may not come, until I have even so fulfilled my duties in Bluefield. But when the harvest is reaped therein, then will I come unto you.” And the judges rejoiced and were glad, and the hearts of the multitude were glad within them. And when the ninth month was come, then did Edwin of the House of Wade, come unto them. And the schools flourished exceedingly and were prosperous. TO THE RADIATORS Here's to the Radiators, The pride oj Florence High— Long may they pound and hammer As the golden years slip by. How often—oh, how often. In the years that are past and gone, We shivered and shook in cold rooms While the Radiators hammered on! A. M. F„ ’21. THE ROCK OF AGES-FLORENCE HI Our High School—and much is implied in those few short words—is a building of exceptional age, and beauty(?) Not to insinuate any disrespect to our Alma Mater, if Father Time were to review the years of old Hi, how many of our parents would be recorded Seniors in this fair Hall of Minerva? Florence High was built in 18-— (that’s a secret) and has been modeled, remodeled, added to, nad subtracted from in more ways than one ever since. Upon entering the front door of our stately building, the first object that attracts the eye is a Tieatless radiator. Indeed, we have quite a number of these unnecessary objects in our building. We can truthfully say they are heatless but far,from noiseless— especially the ones in the Study Hall! When we are quiet (?) and diligently studying suddenly there comes a most heart-rending noise. You say its the Hi Orchestra practicing? Oh no, not yet—merely the radiators having their dailv “exercises”. Tessor always comes in a hurry at this summons, bringing a bucket and then mavbe borrows a pin from some young lady nearby, to “fix it”. Then lo! the noise ceases. Hut there is only a pause before the presentation of the grand finale—“The Dying Radiators.” Leaving our heating system, for such it is called, let us visit a few of the class rooms. What lovely interior decoration and how artistic! What are those odd yellow spots on the wall? Unique, to say the least! Only the artist himself appreciates the handiwork. And the beautifully carved desks! What a “find” for some art collector,— possibly the junk man would be elated to procure these relics of by-gone days. The class history could easily be collected each year from these desks. It is striking to note how many of them bear the same groups of initials. We have spent many painless days in those old rooms—window, paneless, of course. The most beautiful spot in the whole school is our chapel—or more recently denominated, Study Hall. In that room all the talent of the student body is exhibited. There we patiently endure the Literary Society programs and have the pleasure of hearing the famous Senior vocal quartet. It is rumored that this organization has engagements with Keith next season—to sing we suppose. And who can hear the melodious music of our talented violinist and not feel better—or worse? Study Hall is a dangerous place when it rains. It has been suggested that a few water-wings and a rope be kept accessible in case of “overflow Study Hall”. The pride of our school is the clock. Although it has never been known to be correct, nevertheless we boast of a “time piece”. Don’t forget our “Library” (?). It is a great misfortune that so few schools are equipped with so helpful an asset. Last but not least, is the Dictionary which is usually monopolized by a certain Sophomore who diligently cons it every day. Ere this we think he should be well acquainted with Mr. Webster, or at least be a great student of Noah’s vocabulary. Let us now look at the upstairs. The same beautiful architecture and interior decorations predominate here also. Has one ever seen such imposing stairways? Are they not the product of some great architect? Who would dare deny that our Alma Mater is not the personification of Art and Beauty? Just beyond the staircase is the bell-tower, where in olden days an old cracked bell tolled the awful hour of nine and chimed the glorious hour of two. We have electric hells now! And the bell tower—we won’t tell any secrets but “Bull Durham” has been the cause of many an unhappy scene there. ’Fessor’s office is also the home of “Red Ink”. We bear no fondness for this Herald of Danger ever. We leave our noble structure and come to the Campus, which grows a luxuriant crop of weeds and sage grass throughout the year, while the other half is quite bare. Our fountains—better known as troughs—are a unique piece of workmanship, painted a beautiful shade of green. They are mounted on a long box and the pipe is strikingly similar to a flute. The water comes from various holes and usually with such force that one is indeed lucky not to be nearly drowned while trying to drink. In winter the fountains (?) are usually frozen or decorated with icicles. In summer we have the company of the “Byrds” and bees. Around this picturesque campus is a high board (bored) fence. We have a very cold environment and are firmly fortified as one can readily see. However our Hi is like Tennyson’s Brook—“Students may come and students may go, but Hi stands on forever.” M. S. II., ’21. F. H. S. CALENDAR September 24 We are introduced to the new system. September 26—Seniors weep over not being allowed to come in the front door. September 30 We become familiar with some High School names; such as Bernard Cravin. Billie Sprott, Elizabeth Upham. V irgie Pope, et al. October 4 “Fessor” neglects to allow us to sing “Onward Christian Soldiers ' October 9—Florence Howell falls down and gets late to Latin class. Result: One Study Hall. October 20—Miss Rollings lectures 11-B on their Dips . November 1—Dick Pettigrew hits Robert Lee while the class looks on. November 8—Bernard Cravin departs for Grammar School. Also Billie Sprott and Joe Parker. November 27 Much excitement around “Hi”; Superintendent expelled. November 28 Seniors come in front door. December 3— 10th and 11th Grades begin Chemistry “lab” and look very handsome in their aprons; as Edward Whitton says, “So homelike.” December 21—Seniors get the Christmas spirit and fail to recite History. January 2—Having slept away their vacation and being much refreshed, the student body arrived at school on time. January 5—Alpheus Neely cracks a joke in class. January 6—Eleanor Ravenel “gets the point”. January 10—Miss Marcus sends Jennie Mae up town to buy her a blue lead pencil with a nickel. January 11—Mysterious notice appears on the blackboard reading thusly: “Blue pencils are ten cents!” February 22—Washington's Birthday—and Dick Pettigrew tells Miss Rollings that he wasn't talking. February 26- -Percy Moore erases the board with a rabbit foot before Geoihetry class. March 6 -Schedule changed to please the cooking classes. March 8—Mamie Haigh begins to organize the Annual’s Clubs. March 11—Mr. Wade comes and talks about “Harry”. April 1—Everybody present.!?) � April 8—W'ofTord Glee Club comes to town. April 9—Miserable lessons from the girls at “Hi”. April 18—Dull day. April 23—Annual shipped. ATHLETICS The athletic season for 1920-21 was not as successful as in the preceding years. The games were played on our new athletic field just hack of the new High School on South Dargan Street. This is one of the best and most up-to-date fields in the State. It was named “Hicks Field” by Mr. Early, (“Paw”) in honor of l)r. Hicks, chairman of the Board of Trustees, who takes great interest in all athletics and the boys on the teams. The football season was successful, though not victorious. However, the team should not be criticized too harshly, for we must take into consideration the fact that it was composed principally of inexperienced men, with hardly arty training. I his year the boys practiced from only thirty-five to forty minutes a day and part of this was after dark. Then one of our best players, the captain of the team, was hurt in the first game and did not play any more during the season. 1 his was a great loss to the team, for he always kept the boys in good spirits. The annual game with Darlington was played on Thanksgiving Day at the Fair Grounds. The “Yellow Jackets” showed good training and defeated their old rivals with a score of 24 to 0. This was the last game of the season and one that the boys all like to remember. The Florence Schools lose one of the best coaches they have ever had when Mr. Early leaves us next year to be assistant coach at Carolina. I he boys regret this change very much for they all realize it will be hard to find one who can replace his careful training and leadership. Hie Basketball Squad was coached by Mr. Parks (“Colonel”). At first the tram made a good show, losing by only a few points to the strong Porter and Palmetto teams of Charleston, which are classed above high school teams. Then it seemed as if old luck returned against Qolonel and his team, so it is best not to say any more, except that the team showed good fighting spirit and never gave up until the whistle blew that ended the game. The Baseball Team did not win the championship in 1920, but played some fast games, hitting hard and playing well, and was defeated by only small scores. The season of 1921 has just commenced. In the first game, played with Darlington, the “Yellow Jackets” defeated their opponents by a large score of 21 to 5. From this auspicious beginning it looks as though we are going to give other teams a hard fight for the championship. 1921 GAMES Florence............... 21 vs. Timmonsville.............. 8 Florence .............. 14 vs. Darlington................ 5 Florence................ 8 vs. Marion ................... 3 Florence............... 16 vs. Timmonsville.............. 0 Florence............... 17 vs. Lynchburg ................ 3 Florence................ 8 vs. Columbia ................. 5 Mr. P. . Parks, Athletic Director Athletic Sponsors, 1920-21. Julia Brurrson................................................ Football 'Marie Ragsdale..............................................Basketball Mary Harllee...................................................Baseball Alpheus Neely, Captain Football Team, 1920. FOOTBALL TEAM Top Row: Coach Parks, Timmons, “Paw' Early. James Hicks. Second Row: William Sanderson, Yancey King, Frank Oliver. Wilson Bryce. Wayne Howie, Edward Whitton. Third Row: Robert Campbell. Joe Jones. Eugene Green. James Johnston. Manning Brunson. Harvey Capps. Fourth Row: Joe Waters, George Maxwell. Ben White, Baker Haynsworth, Julian Hines. John Martin. Hugh Hines, Percy Moore. Bottom Row: Rivers McCall, Howard Morrison, Alpheus Neely, Alfred Kafer. Marvin Humphries, Dan Clarke, Hartley Coleman, Janus Worrell, John Bulchen, W. C. Summerville. BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Coach Parks. Players: Charles McLaughlin Alfred Kafer. Joe Waters, Baker Havnsworth James Hicks, James Worrell, Eugene Green. Hartley Coleman, Alpheus Neely. Eugenk Green, Baseball Captain, 1921. BASEBALL TEAM Top Row, Standing: Manning Brunson. James Johnston. Eugene Green. Alpheus Neely, Hartley Coleman. James Worrell, James Calcutt, Coach Parks. Second Row, Kneeling: Charles McLaughlin. William McKnight, 1 free! Kafer, Archie Smith, James Holland. Robert Campbell, Joe Waters. Bottom Row, Sitting: John Rheinhardt. Harvey Capps. Marvin Humphries, Julian Hines. Mildred King, Captain Basketball Team, 1921. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM Hutli Wcrblun, Helva Haynsworth, Catherine Hollins, Jennie Mac MeCurry. Mildred King. Hoy Vnderson, Johnnie Harrell, Mary Wysonp. Allene McCoy. Mascot: Sydney Smith. Senior Class Team Junior Class Team BANQUET AT BLUE BIRD Rotarians, high school i)ovs, faculty members and school hoard olTicials, with several guests equally interested in the welfare of the Florence City Schools and determined to exert every effort to cause their advancement in all lines of the work, met on common ground at the Bluebird Tea Room last night, the occasion being a banquet in honor of the 1920 football squad. Although the gathering was primarily intended to furnish pleasure and entertainment for all present it was realized early in the evening that it would result in something far more material and lasting and that great good would come of it from a number of standpoints. In the first place the bond between the boys and the school was drawn closer, a new spirit of loyalty to its administration was created, and pupil, teacher, and officer alike left the meeting place with the full assurance that as far as the Rotary Club was concerned they would receive every possible support. While athletics was uppermost in the discussions and speeches of the evening it was understood that scholarship was supreme and that representation on any of the teams must carry with it representation of the scholarship of the institution. One outcome of the banquet will be the formation of an athletic association composed of Rotarians and High School hoys through which channel the various problems will be worked out. An excellent turkey dinner was served and enjoyed last night. The Bluebird, always attractive, was made a great deal more so by the Christmas decorations in which the purple and old gold of the school was ingenuously used. The many trophies taken by the various championship teams of the school were on display and attracted a great deal of attention as usual. President Boone Aiken presided anil welcomed the boys. After veils had been exchanged, songs were sung, and stunts pulled off, l)r. S. R. Lucas told of what Rotary wanted to do for the boys in the future, and urged all connected with the schools to co-operate for their greatest good. Dr. Hicks, chairman of the school board, in an address outlining the plan of the board with respect to athletics, declared that it was intended to make athletics just as much a department of school work as any other department and this remark brought cheers from the assembly. To this end a splendid field hail been provided and soon the new High School building would have one of the completely equipped gymnasiums, with hot and cold showers and all other paraphernalia to he found in the South. The system would be so arranged as to provide the time necessary to carry out this idea. It had been found, said Dr. Hicks, that six hours work a day were necessary to complete the work of the schools and this in turn necessitated the double daily session. I bis plan, he said, was working out splendidly and some of its critics had come to realize its value to the pupils. It was impossible, he said, for it to be changed at this time. In the course of his remarks. Dr. Hicks thanked the boys for the interest they had displayed in their work on the field and at the desk. He declared that the work at the schools generally was splendid and that it was being accomplished with a gratifying smoothness. Coach Barney Early declared that the meelin gof Rotarians and boys was a step forward toward making athletics mean a great deal more than the mere winning of championships. Il indicated that a spirit of interest in clean athletics was awakening in the community which augured well for the future. “These teams,” said the coach, “represent the spirit of Florence,- and a sure foundation has been laid.” Mr. Early urged greater interest on the part of the public at large in the sports of their boys. He then went on to outline some of the lessons of football. He stressed clean athletics. Professor Briggs congratulated the team of 1920 and declared that its scholarship was the best of any team that had gone forth to represent the schools. Rivers McCall of the High School thanked the Rotary (dub for its interest, and declared that the fellows would be glad to have the members of the club as their lfig brothers during the years to come. Charles Waters of the Furman football team, which this year won fifth place in the South, declared that his training under Coach Early had made it possible for him to maintain his place of full back on the Purple Hurricane. Wash M. Waters, who has developed a family of football players, struck the keynote when he declared, “Boys we are with you. ’ Mr. Stein, of Illinois, bespoke a stronger support of the local teams on the part of the people of the city. Few people realized, he said, what it meant to a team to feel the support of its people. “Parson” Poyner made a ringing speech and was given an encore when he took his seat. Mr. Poyner is a famous Sewanee quarterback and knows fqotball from the kick off to the goal. He declared his belief in clean athletics. “These boys,” he said, “can make the Florence Schools the greatest in the State. They must always keep before them the idea that the school is supreme and scholarship is ahead of everything else.” It was at Mr. Poyner s suggestion that the formation of the athletic association resulted. Among the essentials for a winning team, he said, were speed, spirit and a good coach, and he believed the locals possessed all three. Among the guests at the bannquet last night were Dr. Hicks, B. A. Early, R. C. King, Mr. Stein, Charles Waters. Paul Barnes, Alison Blount, Edward Lawton, Nat Hicks, James Bradley. J. ilbur Hicks, a former Rotarian now at Harvard and soon to take the chair of law at Furman, was present and made a short address. DARLINGTON VS FL )RENCE annual Darlington-F lorence football game was played in fine order on i hanksgiving Day. I he weather was admirable and a large crowd attended the game, while the boys on each team played hard during fifteen-minute quarters. I he game was started bv Coleman of Florence kicking the ball to Boatwright of Darlington who made a very pretty run of about forty yards. After that the game was closely contested for the first quarter. In the second quarter, Joe Waters of Florence showed his true fighting spirit, and diving through the Darlington line, made the first touchdown for Florence. James Johnston played well the second quarter and when the first half ended, Florence had scored eleven points and Darlington nothing. I lie second half opened with Florence receiving the ball. The “Yellow Jackets” shifted to the right of the field with “Tooty” Worrell waiting in readiness on ihe left end. On the first play Johnston passed the hall to “Tooty” who raced for fifty-five yards for a touchdown, keeping pace with the cheers and shouts of the Florence “rooters”. After this touchdown both teams settled down to line bucking. Florence at last got close enough to the Darlington goal for Johnston to make a pass to Kafer, who made the third touchdown for Florence. In the third quarter Darlington threatened to.score, but they were soon stopped by the tightening up of the Florence line. In the last quarter the ball was in the hands of Florence most of the lime and several long and pretty runs were made, but Florence failed to score any more points. Eugene Green, in playing his last game for Florence High, ran exceedingly well, making several good gains and was strong also on the defense. Yancey King at right half-back played a good game, making some very pretty runs and tackling well. Joe Waters went into the game with determination and did such splendid work that he was recorded as Florence’s best line bucker. Captain Neely played his last game for the High School well both on defense and ofTense. Ben White at guard, Marvin Humphries at center, Dan Clarke at guard, and Hartley Coleman at tackle, all deserve credit for the splendid game they played. Worrell and Kafer deserve much of the credit for the winning of the last game ol the season. I hey were both strong on the defense and seemed absolutely sure of receiving the forward passes. The Darlington team played a good game also, fighting just as hard when they knew they had lost as before. Boatwright was the star player for the Darlington team, being fine on the defense. . The Florence boys proved what they really could do. and in this last and biggest game of the season, every player covered himself with glory. Referee, Terry; Umpire, Langston; Linesman, Stein; Timekeepers, King and James. I DEP VRTMENTS lM-eK i r, � , Ji TMr. hisT In P««rt«irs � i U4 H fl, . A f r a ■ i !■ 0 -r e� . la • 1 i ■« n P� ■� r f a ft Ctmfi'X P � ra SPANISH Twelve o'clock ne'er arrives, but it nearly drives My mind to a state of distraction; My spirits grow sour, for that is the hour For Spanish and mental contraction. E. J.. 22. CHEMISTRY CAUTION: Handle the 0 in H SO carefully that you may breathe more freely. Do not point the test tube toward anyone and do not get the acid on your hands. We, the undersigned, do hereby resolve that the Chemistry students shall abide by the caution. (Signed) i % ENGLISH English is the study most needed. Taught by Wingard, Rollings, and Hyrd Of all modern languages 'tis hardest For foreigners to learn I have heard. English with its phrases and clauses, Its vast store of other frights too, Still, when we think of old Latin, Tis easy to me—how 'bout you? Rut the hardest things about English Are those weekly themes and essays; In my dreams, even, are visions Of short stories, debates, poems, and lays. Rut not yet are the troubles ended. For to school we must tread our way And read aloud those master productions. While our cheeks burn as red as the clay. However, dear friends, 'twould be better To be content with our lot what it be. And do our work cheerfully and promptly And Pass in the end, don't you see? E. P. N.. ’22. MATHEMATICS Oh Geometry, dear Geometry, You hobby of my life— Oh Geometry, my Geometry, My love for you is rife! Cubical triangle, isosceles square, Which on exams do fill me with fear: Vertical semi-circle, how you appall. Circle, square, polygon, triangle and all. Down with Geometry, Away with the tyrant. Come, every student. face it defiant. To arms, to arms, with a hip and hurrah! Down with Geometry make it a law! R. C. P., ’21. LATIN Parva Miss Mujfet, Sedebat on a tufjct, Edens some curds et some whey; Venit a spider, Sedebat beside her, Et ter rebat Miss Mu get away. Parvus Jack Horner, Sedebat in the corner, Edens a Christmas pie; He stuck in his digitum, Et carpebat a plum, In s« V , “Quid puer bonus am � W. A. B., '24. FRENCH $JtJM-fd O- Ory CroX. jfic(yO- c i QjCu+ , J3 jt kaA it ‘P+sSGl (Jt t' 0 W . w'- ' 3 DOMESTIC ARTS How dear to my heart is the old sewing table, As the dearest oj all my pursuits does it loom— As I sit there with Mollie and Susie and Mable, I sew and I cut and I fret and I fume. At the old sewing table. The dear sewing table, The scarred sewing table, In the Domestic Art Room. And how dear to my taste are the cakes and the candy, The muffins and biscuits and tarts made by Mandy. Duty Oh! Taste the cakes that are made by us, Fre shies. How we make them improve as our knowledge progresses. Oh, the hard little pancakes, The flat little pancakes, The tough little pancakes That we Freshies can make! E. L. H., 24. -fl - STUDY HALLS Pupil Offence Annie Ruth Wilkinsj...........................Passing notes in Study Hall. (Now, 1 wonder if—.) Joe Waters ............................... .............. Chewing “Climax'’ during Chemistry Dick Pettigrew Disturbing class by flirting with the girls Robt. Lee I.................................................................................. . , Mattie Anthony....... ........................................................................Algebra Ruth Rollings ................................................................. (Bfg your pardon) “Florence” Banner........................................................... Playing with a spool Robert Barnwell ....................................................... • • • . Attracting attention Catherine Rollins........................................ Studying another lesson in Study Hall Teacher: “Gilliert. are you telling me a ‘fib ? (Gilbert Gregg: ‘’No, I am just using a fib as an intelligent means of avoiding a difficulty. Marie Ragsdale (scanning Evangeline) — James: isn't that ‘iambic pentameter'? Marie: “I am a-what? Speedometer?” Where did Silly Kate (silicate) go when lo died (Iodide)? She went with l Kolia! (alcohol) to Zalena to see Sal Ammonie act isal ammoniac). Miss Wingard to Dick Pettigrew: Richard, get to work. You are getting to he too much of a ladies man. Miss Levin (to John Bulchen, who had moved his seat): “John., come right hack to your seat behind Baker.” John: “Oh, Miss Levin. I can't learn nothing there. Baker ketches all the knowledge before it gets to me. ’ Miss Pegram: “Joe, why did I ask this particular question?” Joe Waters: “To ketch somelmdy I guess.” Miss Marcus: “What will happen if radium is swallowed?” Wayne Howie: “You would be able to fiy like a bird and shine like a lamp.' Miss Wingard, hearing James Worrell call James Calcutt a fool: “Why James, I am sur- prised. Apologize, and tell James Calcutt you are sorry. “Tootie Worrell: “Calcutt, I’m sorry you are a fool.” Jas. Worrell: “Miss Rollings just told me that you flunked.” Annie Ruth: “Yes I know that, honey.” Jennie Mae (while copying Chemistry Exp.): “Miss Marcus, may I evaporate? “Tootie Worrell: “Have you seen Gym?” “Monk” Green: “Jim—who?” “Tootie : Gymnasium.’ Alpheus Neely: “Miss Marcus, how do vou spell vegetable? Ed. W.: “C-a-b-b-a-g-e. Visitor: “How many sections of the tenth grade are there?” John Bulchen: “Three A. B. and Mamie Haigh.” We were informed by “Colonel Parks one day in Chapel that we would not be allowed to play on the new “Gym” floor with shoes on. Barefoot in January! M iss Marcus: “Jack, what is H2S the formula for?” Jack Cutts: “Over-ripe eggs.” Alpheus Neely (making an announcement in Study Hall) : “I want to see the following boys as soon the one o’clock bell rings at a quarter to one.” Miss Rollings: “Minnie, tell all you know about Abraham Lincoln. Minnie Harrell: “Well—I know that he was a Northerner and used to split rails. ’ ______ Miss Galbraith: “ ‘X-m-a-s’ is used by all James Johnston: “Why certainly, 1 use it.” __________ V Mr. Briggs (reading Study Hall list): ‘Jack Cutts, talking; Jack Cutts. misbehavior: Jack Cutts, disturbing class; Jack Cutts, noise. Mr. Sawyer: “Yes, and Jack is going to get ‘cut too.” ---------5— Miss Marcus: “Edward, in what forms are gold found? Ed. Wliitton: “Gold, solid gold, gold filled, and gold fish. Jilt: isiness men now. Fred Rumph: “Miss Wingard, what is the lesson for today? I have been trying all the morning to find out, but none of the teachers would let me speak.” MINING FOR NAMES (Find a Senior s name hidden in each line.) No zeros shall mar my record. Go, Fisherman, kill eels. Oh, how lenient is the jailor! Snow hit tons of unprotected coal. No, my pet, I grew up in strange lands. The mighty FJnio, or Earl, won the fight. Near the camp bellows the cannon. Well, say, can none get rich? Old King Cole managed to always he merry. The raven eloped with the dove. He killed the fowl ere it could fly. Are new or relished pleasures always best? Buy a hot roll in some restaurant. Go, command derby hats to he discarded. Play erring notes never. Aim, ax, well cut. Bob, run son, and be quick. They were blunt but honest. Walking up a green hill 1 gazed into a meadow. Oh. are lovers in love? Will kinsmen ever quarrel? Does relief arm errants for their sins? Ever seen an eel yet not slippery? The tourists visited Calcutta, India. The reaper cuts the oats w ith care. Sic! Sic! 0, let the dog at him. Lincoln did aim at hewing wood. Mr. Me, curriculum of grammar studies, please. Charlemagne was one of the greatest ancients. The Haynes worth but little money. Dr. Drayton’s Co., X-ray specialists, has l een incorporated. St. George killed a montsrous dragon. A DESCRIPTION OF NATURE (By Jack Cutts) My Dear Friends: I will endeavor too write you a short sketch on nature all though I am affraid that 1 cant do it justest. We will start by takeing a hike into the secret and secluded recesses of the mountain groves that abound in profusion near us. Althought it is brow'd daylight, the mist has not as yet assembled upon Nature’s carpet of Jimpson weeds and Dog Fennel. The dence clowds above us in the sky over our heads are preceeding ownward—we know not where. Now we approach and enter the woods, which have just blumed out in a goldern yellor resembling that majestic and inspiring body—the sitting sun. The view which meets our enraptured gaze is two beauty full for the eyes of Neptune to behold. 1 believe that I could write a book of poultry of the wonderful and bewiching charas-tics of the beautyful w'oods. A bunch of thick urdergroth now advened in sight when we were all struck like a thunderbowlt by a terable noise. Thus parillized by the awful sound we lingered for epochs as petrified statures or towering nothingness. When at last we had gained our phormer composlure and self controle, we approached the clumpe of bushes, and employing as our chief implyment of defense a stout, steady and trustworthy limb of the gaint oawk, we parted the bushes apart and to our greate ammazemeant we beholded a monster snake, choaking the last faint glimmer of life from the withered body of one of Nature’s most innocient creatures— a motherless, fatherless, orphan rabbit. Our angry wrath was so enkindled at this blud-curdling scene as we beheld this little molddern heape of humanity as it reclined upon the ground, that revenge spontaneously leaped up and with a mighty plunge nestled in our simpathutic hearts. Fourthwilh, straitwav, and imediately we dispensed with the monster snake, which all glorious deed of heroism brote to our humble station a Carnegie medal for bravery. Thus having meated out just punishment to the criminal murderous monster, we turned our tender affections to the misfortunate Rosebud of Nature, but our loving hands and mustard plasters could not restore the crushed life. Thus saddened and a little kareworn and phatigued we wended our pedestrian foosteps homeward. ADD COLUMN FOR SALE—Several Virgil ponies. Fine pedigee. Apply to Eleventh Grade. WANTED—Synonym for “abscdulely,” by Miss Rollings. LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN- Benard Craven from our Study Hall List. FOUND—New method .of thumping desk, after studious investigation by Miss Rollings. FOR SALE—Grips and gther baggage. Apply to Charles McLaughlin. WANTED—Big supply of red ink by “report Secretary”. FOR SALE—Horse trough, at present serving as fountain. May be had in June. NOTICE—Special courses for those aspiring to be mocking birds. Apply to W. E. Sawyer, Florence Hi. WANTED—Everyone to see our splendid library at Florence Hi. WANTED—To capture the ghost who continually raps in our radiators. WANTED—Best detective to unravel the jnysteries of Milton. WANTED—Everybody to know that Florence Hi is an exception to the “dry” law during the past several years. We have had in our midst “Waters,” “Lake,” and “Rivers”. WANTED—Two successors to our graduating clowns, Alpheus Neely and Jack Cutts. FOR SALE—Old violin, badly worn from constant use in Literary Society. Apply to R. Cadieux Lee. ODE TO THE FACULTY Levin (leaving) home, I met my Dote ling (darling) Out walking on a Briggs (bridge). Clouds ivere Rollings (rolling) overhead, Two Byrds (birds) singing from some twigs. Marcus (mark us) that GalBraith (gal-Braith), to Win (win) — Card (good) chances had then. So.Mc-Ken-sie (Mac can say): “The (Pe)grim (gram) side Of life to me don’t send. R. C. P„ ’21. GEOMETRY STARS Motto: Hitch Your Wagon to a Star. Florence Howell Mary Hurl lee Leone Hill Juanita Cannon Julia Brunson Ruth Werblun Our Aim: To Shine. MEMBERS Hartley Coleman Jack Cutts Richard Pettigrew Janies Worrell Edward Whitton James Calcutt Jeannette Ross Mildred King Percy Moore HONORARY MEMBER Miss Levin Alpheus Neely Robert Lee Aim: To Keep Folks Guessing. Belva Haynsworth Jean Osleen...... James Johnston .. Jack Cults Eleanor Newbury Joe Waters Hartley Coleman Mamie Haigli Knight Haigli Alpheus Neely ■Marie Ragsdale OFFICERS MEMBERS ............... President ......... Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Yancey King Gilbert Gregg Ervin Saunders Baker Haynsworth Annie Ruth Wilkins Rivers McCall Catherine Rollins Mr. P. V. Parks EPICUREAN CLUB Motto: Eat, Drink and Be Merry. Place of Meet in};: Anywhere. Time of Meeting: When Convenient. OFFICERS Lettie Roy Green...................................... President Elizabeth Maxwell ................................... Vice-President Pauline Oakes............................... Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Elizabeth Maxwell Margaret Rutledge Elizabeth ( phani Kitty Margaret Blevins Pauline Oakes Edna Mae Langston Lettie Roy Green Blackwell Gregg Alfred Lawton Yancey King (diaries Blackmon Ennett Gregg Manning Brunson Walter Gregg DISCIPIJLI CICERONIS Motto: Ciceronem Discere. Place of Meeting: In Doino Scholae. Time of Meeting: Tertia Aetate Diei in Scholae. Baldwin.Cato King-Titus .. Gilbert-Pluto OFFICERS .................;........... Chief Orator .......................... Assistant Orator ................................... Scribe Ivey-Cotta Hanner-Marcellus MEMBERS Summerville-Roscius BarnwellFulvius Moody-Theophanes Aim: To Swim Through Life. Place of Meeting: Black Creek. Song: “Over the Waves.’ OFFICERS Mamie Haigh ..................................................... President Belva Haynsworth ............................................ Vice-President Jean Osteen..........................................Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Mildred King Marie Ragsdale Catherine Rollins Mamie Haigh Belva Haynsworth Jean Osteen THE SWELL HEAD AVENUE STRUTTERS Aim: To Strut This Avenue Twice a Day Instead of Four. Time of Meeting: 5 to 9; 15 to 1; 20 to 2; 15 after 3. Flower: Wandering Jew. The Tune We Strut By: “Merrily We Roll Along.” OFFICERS Belva Haynsworth. Main Strutter Mamie Haigh. Coming Strong Marie Ragsdale. Bringing Up the Rear Secretary and Treasurer FOLLOWING STRUTTERS Catherine Rollins Mattie Anthony Jack Cutts Baker Haynsworth ' Haynesworth Jones Annie Ruth Wilkins Bessie Lee Anthony Ervin Saunders HONORARY STRUTTER Mr. Geo. Briggs Y. T. E. Motto: “You Tell'em Fence—You Run Around a Lot. and So Do We.” Place of Meeting: On the Corner. Time of Meeting: When the Gang's All Here. Flower: Trailing Arbutus. Annie Ruth Wilkins ..................................................... President Mana Bradley ....................................................... Vice-President Mattie Anthony.......................................... Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Jonnie Anthony Jimmie Anthony Tubby Bradley Bobby Jones Tommy Ragsdale Tobby Tayfor Billy Williams Eddie Wilkins EL ALUMNOS DE ESPANOL Aim: Jamas Tomar el Espanol Otra Vez. Place of Meeting: El Cuarto Undecimo. Time of Meeting: Son Lasdies y Media. Jeanthe Osteena Maria Haigho .. James Johnstona LOS MEM BROS OFFICERS ................................ Presidente ............................ Vica-Presidente ................... Secretara and Treasura Senorita Eleanor Newburo Senorita Eppthedos Jonos Senorita Maria Ragsdalus Senor Rivos McCallos Senor Backo Hay ns wort ho Senor Theodoro McPhersonotho COSMETIC CLUB Motto: “A Little Powder, a Little Paint, Makes a Girl IF hat She Ain’t.” Lip Stick King..... “Powder Puff” Howell “Rouge” Brunson_____ OFFICERS ...............President ......... Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Djer Kiss” Brunson “Bandolene” Haynsworth “Cold Cream” Harllee “Cutex” Werblun “Hair Tonic” Ross “Lip Stick” King “Powder Puff” Howell “Rouge Brunson “Peroxide” Cannon HONORARY MEMBER “Cara Nome” Wingard SENIOR I. A. T. R. O. C. Place of Meeting: Chemistry Laboratory. Time of Meeting: Just Before Dinner. Object: (1) To Deodorize H2S?). (2) To Decolorize iK-CK-O ?). (3) To Make H-0. and 4) To Cause Explosion. Favorite Flower: Cochineal Roses. Apparatus: Testing Tubes. 1 Deflagrating Spoon. 2 Evaporating Dishes. 1 Blow Pipe. 1 Pneumatic Trough. 1 Tripod, 1 King Stand. 2 Receivers. Material: HCL, H2S, C6, H12O0, H2S04, H20. Big latrochemist: Praseodymium Marcus. Jeannette Boss .. Ruth Werblun .. Catherine Hollins OFFICERS .................................. President ............................. Vice-President .....................Secretary and Treasurer ALL LITTLE “Osmium ’ Werblun “Ytterbium” Boss “Xenon” McCurry “Cranium” Brunson “Beryllium” Ayer “Cadmiun” Wilkins “Dysprosium” Rollins “Scandium” Harrell IATROS “Lanthanum” Calcutt “Ytterium” Neely “Ruthenum” Worrell “Tellurium” Whitton “Zirconium” Howie “Flavine” Cults “Erbium” Cannon “Palladium” Coleman Thalium” Lee K. OF H. Motlo: “Sour hearts, bitter hearts, but give as the sweethearts.” Aim: Never change your mind. Place of Meeting: Lover’s Lane. Time of Meeting: Full moon. Flower: Forget-Me-Not. MEMBERS Alice Brunson Julia Brunson Mildred King Florence Howell Juanita Cannon Catherine Rollins Marie Ragsdale Annie Ruth Wilkins Belva Haynsworth Jas. Johnston Hartley Coleman Gilbert Gregg Jas. Calcutt Eugene Greene Alpheus Neely Baker Haynsworth Jack Cults Yancey King UKULELE CLUB Aim: To Rival the Native Hawaiian . Place of Meeting: At the Beach of Wakihi. Time of Meeting: In Hawaiian Moonlight. Favorite Song: “Yacha-Hoola, Hicka-Doola. OFFICERS Jennie Mae McCurry ................................................ President Belva Haynsworth ............................................. Vice-President Ruth Werhlun..........................................Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Jennie Mae McCurry Belva Haynsworth Ruth Werhlun Erwin Saunders Marie Ragsdale Epps Jones Katherine Rollins t L. N. M. Motto: “To Be An Old-Maid, a Wall-Flower—To Live Alone” Place of Meeting: t p in Mable’s Room. Time of Meeting: When the Men Are Away. hor man is a giddy thing, and this is our conclusion” Jeannette Ross Ruth Werblun Julia Brunson Florence Howell Mildred King Alice Brunson MEMBERS Mary Harllee Annie Ruth Wilkins Juanita Cannon Bclva Haynsworth Catherine Rollins Jennie Mac McCurry F. O. IF Motto: “Bull Others Before They Bull You. 9 Aim: To Be Expert Bull Artists. Place of Meeting: Stock Yard. Time of Meeting: Always. OFFICERS ‘‘Holstein” Brunson .............................................. President Worrell ................................................ Vice-President “Jersey Green..........................................Secretary and Treasurer “Holstein” Brunson “Jersey” Green “Alberdelie” Johnston “Guernsey” Coleman MEMBERS “Yak” Worrell “Red Pole” Neely “Ayrshire” Calcutt “Holstein Friesen” Cutts If It’s Furniture You Want Go to W. M. WATERS ‘ THE HOME FURNISHER” EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets Bernstein 3-Piece Beds Globe-Wermcke Book Cases Buck’s Stoves and Ranges Brenlin Window Shades Bohn Syphon Refrigerators FUNERAL DIRECTOR AND EMBALMER :♦ _:♦ _•� _:♦ � :♦ ■� :♦ •:♦ •� BURCH AUTOMOTIVE CO. Gasoline, Oils, Tires, Tubes and Accessories Free Road Service Witbin Five Miles ■'♦ • •:♦ ♦ ♦ D. W. ALDERMAN, JR. Wholesale Automotive Supplies and Equipment FLORENCE, S. C. PUNCH PLUCK PERSONALITY — PERSEVERANCE There are two kinds of men in the world today, just as there were yesterday and will he tomorrow. One kind, when they wish to get something, sit down and long for it, the other kind just pull up their belts a hole tighter and go after it. No man can dodder along half-heartedly and then expect a miraculous change in the twinkling of an eye to an individual with personality, punch, perseverance and the pluck to work when it comes to the serious business of making a way in the world. Play the game hard, but play it fair. Win if you can, lose if you must. But take defeat without a whimper and come back smiling for another chance. Victory that comes through a conscious endeavor, self-discipline and the honest use of brains and skill is worth all that it costs. LET US HELP YOU TO CROSS THE GOAL LINE OF “SUCCESS” THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FLORENCE “Almost Everything in Banking' ♦ ♦ •:♦ � i PLOWDEN AUTO COMPANY —Dealers in-— DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS For Business and Pleasure Florence, South Carolina ♦ ♦ -i ................................................. W. J. WILKENS AND CO. ARCHITECTS Offices: Florence, S. C. Wilmington, N. C. I!illllllll!lllllllllllllll!illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlllllllllllllllllllllllllll|[|||||||||||||||||ltllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllll!llllllll!lllllll| Established 1899 THE FLORENCE STEAM LAUNDRY (Incorporated) FLORENCE, S. C. Phone 77 HIGH CLASS LAUNDERING CLEANING AND PRESSING We make a specialty of Dry Cleaning Ladies’ and Gents’ Suits Silk Shirts Hand Laundered and Hand Finished MASON C. BRUNSON Editor CHARLES S. GARDINER, Business Manager THE FLORENCE D A I L BRUNSON GARDINER Y T I M E S PRINTERS and PUBLISHERS FLORENCE, S. C. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Payable in Advance One Week ..................................................$0.15 One Month .................................................S0.60 Three Months...............................................$1.75 Six Months ............................................... $3.50 One Year...................................................$6.00 TIMES WANT ADS Ic Per Word........................!................ One Insertion 2c Per Word.............................Three Consecutive Insertions 4c Per Word......................................Six Consecutive Insertions 14c Per Word.........................................By the Month LUCAS AND BRUNSON REAL ESTATE BROKERS FLORENCE, S. C. Farm lands, improved and unimproved. Suburban home sites. Vacant residence lots. Improved residence property. Business property, improved and unimproved. Railroad trackage and manufacturing sites. Our offerings cover the best available propositions on the market. LUCAS AND BRUNSON REAL ESTATE BROKERS FLORENCE, S. C. ■ '21 W. Evans Street . Phone 386 Cokek College Gi.ee Cli ii FRED GERMANY AND CO. The Big Fruit, Produce and Grocery Store WHOLESALE GROCERIES A trial order appreciated. All Merchants Welcome When In Our City FLORENCE, S. C. I PALMETTO BANK AND TRUST CO. FLORENCE, S. C. A connection with the Palmetto Bank Trust Co., may prove helpful to you. Our many satisfied customers attest the service we are giving. May we have the pleasure of serving you? PALMETTO BANK AND TRUST CO. FLORENCE, S. C. POWER SUPPLY-THE KEY TO PROGRESS “The time is here when all of us must do well by our electric light and power companies if we want to do well by ourselves. “Four billions in new capital can come only from little savings of the many. And the companies must have this new capital or the nation will be stopped in its progress because it has outgrown its power and its lights. “Take a good look ahead at your city or town. Is it going to move forward swiftly or stumble and halt? The answer lies in the steady growth of your electric light and power company, as much as anywhere else. For no city moves forward unless it can see clearly and has all of the power it can use. —James H. Me-Graw, President, McGraw-Hill Company, Inc., in April 9, 1921, issue of Colliers. PALMETTO POWER AND LIGHT CO. FLORENCE BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. LUMBER, SHINGLES, SASH, DOORS PLASTER, LIME, CEMENT AND BRICK Florence, South Carolina THEOPERAHOUSE “FLORENCE’S POPULAR THEATRE” Management, M. F. SCHNIBBEN DEVOTED TO THE PRESENTATION OF BETTER PHOTOPLAYS MUSIC BY THE BEST ORCHESTRA IN THE CAROLINAS FLORENCE DRY GOODS COMPANY Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Ready-to-Wear DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS 7-9 East Evans Street FLORENCE, S. CAROLINA mmmsm CAROLINA COAL COMPANY DEALERS DOMESTIC AND STEAM DEPENDABLE FUEL ANTHRACITE — BITUMINOUS - - COKE □ LET CAROLINA SERVICE SOLVE YOUR HEATING PROBLEM ------□------- Carolina Domestic Lump is washed, sprayed and shaker screened at mines. The Superior Domestic Coal, clean and all lump-—it is guaranteed. YARD: LAWSON FRONT PHONE 635-W FLORENCE, SOL Til CAROLINA m m m m m m m m m m m m a LUCAS VAN AUKEN OFFICE OUTFITTERS FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA i s n m m m ays m m m m m i n it §3 THE GATE CITY DRUG CO. WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS MANUFACTURERS, IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS Drugs and Druggist Sundries FLORENCE, S. C. BRUNSWICK | PHONOGRAPH f For Every One WEEKS-BRADLEY HARDWARE 1 STYLE, FIT, COMFORT AND WEAR ARE ALL FOUND IN OUR SHOES We Carry the NEWEST and MOST POPULAR STYLES SHOWN NETTLES SHOE STORE Not the LARGEST, But the MOST REASONABLE 33 East Evans Street FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA EVERYTHING IN THE DRUG LINE PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY Phone 38— And Leave It to Us. Riley Drug Compay, Inc. THE REX ALL STORE FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA ■ MATTHEWS HIGH GRADE HOUSEHOLD FLAVORING EXTRACTS ! Are Made by STANDARD FORMULA. As PURE and GOOD as Can Be Made. MATTHEWS CHILL TONIC and MATTHEWS LNIMENT Made in Florence by The E. M. Matthews Company FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA THE HIGH SCHOOL Girls and Boys If you tcant the purest of DRUGS and the best of DRINKS HUN RIGHT TO ZEIGLER’S X; HOTEL FLORENCE American Plan FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA | THE LEADING COMMERCIAL HOTEL OF THE CAROLINAS FLORENCE ICE AND FUEL COMPANY | Keeps you cool in summer, warm in winter. At Your Service All the While PHONE 143 ;X X;Vi. GEO. M. McCOWN CO. CEO. M. McGOWN, Sole Owner and Proprietor Wholesale and Retail Dealers in DRESS GOODS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES H ATS, CAPS, CLOAKS and SUITS FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA J. F. STACKLEY CO, INC. FANCY GROCERIES Phone 29-30 s. c Florence | W. R. PENDERGRASS EDWARD CRONENBERG g PENDERGRASS GROCERY CO. I :S STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA 1 FOR PROMPT SERVICE AND QUALITY | —TRADE AT— HUBBARD'S GROCERY CO. “HOME OF GOOD EATS” I COLUMBIA STORAGE BATTERIES WE RECHARGE AND REPAIR ANY MAKE OR TYPE OF STORAGE BATTERY “1 :::: I 1 CLARY-CUMMING BATTERY CO.. Inc. j 34 SOUTH DARGAN ST. PHONE 567 g R. E. SIMONT, Manager | § | CAROLINA BUILDING MATERIAL CO.. Inc. 1 I The Best and Latest of Everything in Building Material and Paint | PHONE 788-W 20 EAST CEDAR ST. | THAI). W. JONES, Gen. Mgr. 1 I 1 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOUNDED BY THE STATE IN 1801 IN THE CAPITAL CITY || The University is organized with the following divisions: I. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCE. S II. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION. :$ III. GRADUATE SCHOOL, with advanced courses leading to the de-gree of Master of Arts. IV. SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, CIVIL AND ELECTRICAL, lead- | ing to C. E. degree. :•;! V. SCHOOL OF LAW, with a course leading to the degree of LL.B. VI. SCHOOL OF COMMERCE. VII. R. 0. T. C. MILITARY TRAINING, compulsory for freshmen S: and sophomores. NEXT SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 17, 1921. For further information address W. S. CURRELL, President I COLUMBIA, S. C. :!:! McCOWN HARDWARE CO. ‘THE WINCHESTER STORE” WE SELL STAG PAINT The Paint That Covers Florence —Also— Hardware, Tools, Cutlery, Guns and Ammunition Trade With Us or W e Both Lose McCOWN HARDWARE CO. 130 SOUTH DARGAN ST. PHONE 321 THE CLEMSON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Is South Carolina s College of Agriculture and Engineering It offers four-year scientific and technical courses. It offers short courses in Agriculture and Textiles. It gives a broad, general education supplemented by specialized training. It has excellent equipment in the form of buildings, class rooms, laboratories, shops and apparatus. Clemson offers to South Carolina hoys over 200 Scholarships. The members of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (R. O. T. C.) receive financial aid from the National Government. A technical education is a safe and sound investment. It becomes more valuable with use. Write for catalogue and other information. THE REGISTRAR, Clemson College, S. C. FLORENCE MOTOR SALES CO. 32 EAST EVANS STREET “EVERY MOTOR NEED PHONE 429 The most complete stock of Tires, Tubes, Springs, Tools, Oil, Sporting Goods, and Auto Accessories in the State at the lowest price to our customers. “Come See Us” HUPMOBILE CARS COULD WE HAVE A BETTER LINE? THAD SALEEBY CO. THE HOME OF DRY GOODS AND FASHION 19 North Dargan Street High class Men’s, Women and Children’s Ready-to-Wear at low prices. We specialize on Ladies’ and Misses’ Dresses, Coat Suits, Waists and Skirts. Yard Goods of all kinds. Shoes for everybody. 19 North Dargan Street WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY SILVERWARE AND CUT GLASS Bring me your Watch and Jewelry for Repair. If Finkelstein can’t fix it, throw it away. FINKELSTEIN Tke Jeweler 27 East Evans S Florence, S. C. LET US SERVE YOU With a lovely line of programs to select from, we have never had the pleasure of quoting prices to the graduating class of Florence High School. Surely we would appreciate the privilege, and it is probable we can at least sell as low as a traveling salesman. PEE DEE PRINTING COMPANY THE MAXWELL-EFIRD COMPANY GENTS’ FURNISHINGS —And— HABERDASHERY FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA WALK A BLOCK AND S AVE A DOLLAR Florence Department Store—Greatest Underselling Store We Sell for Cash—We Sell for Less Complete Line of Shoes, Dress Goods, Clothing, Hats, Ladies’ and Gent’s Furnishings. FLORENCE DEP ARTMENT STORE FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA “THE NEWSY HUT NEWSDEALERS, STATIONERS, BOOKSELLERS FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA WE FRAME PICTURES G. C. CHANDLER Distributor STUDEBAKER Automobiles Service, Supplies, Vehicles, Harness, Live Stock, Etc. 20-30 North Irby Street. Phone 352 FLORENCE, S. C. YOU KNOW US F. U. LAKE DRUG CO. WE KNOW YOU | A Business Education Pays a Continuous Dividend Superior Advantages are Offered by THE MOTTE BUSINESS COLLEGE JUST EAST OF OPERA HOUSE | FLORENCE, S. C. WE DO NOT SACRIFICE QUALITY FOR QUANTITY OR PRICE Yours for Service Sj HOWELL GROCERY COMPANY | EXCELSIOR PATTERN HATS FOR INDIVIDUAL TASTES | Shown by Mrs. Kate T. Plowden LEVENSON'S QUALITY SHOP 9 South Dargan Street FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA The Photographs for the “Florentine' Were Made by M. D. HARLEE FLORENCE, S. C. Copies of Originals May Be Had at Any Time PIANOS VICTROLAS FULL LINE OF VICTROLA RECORDS PLAYER RECORDS SHEET MUSIC MUSICAL MERCHANDISE SEIGLING MUSIC HOUSE, INC. ESTABLISHED 1819 The Oldest House in America 49 W. Evans Street G. T. Walker Company, Inc. Style eadquarters Where SOCIETY BRAND Clothes are Sold 35 E. Evans Street Bell Phone 150 1 1 } | | : 1 i; ARTEE FRUIT CO. j: ii WHOLESALE AND RETAIL :? 1 : Fruits, Produce, Vegetables and Candy s I | Special Attention to Mail Orders 1 1 i j: FLORENCE, S. C. ! | 1 1 1 •i ; 1 s HAYNESWORTH LAWTON General Contractors :::: Office 5th Floor Farmers and Merchants i Bank Building i Si | Florence, S. C. Phone 401 HARRISON SHOE STORE Ladies', Gents and Children s Fine Shoes STETSON REGAL and BURT and PACKARD SHOES For Gents UTZ AND DUNN DOROTHY DODD and STETSON SHOES For Ladies The Famous Lad and Lassies for Children A Complete and U fi-to-Date Line of Stylish Footwear 5 E. Evans Street Phone 360-J PETTIGREW AND COMPANY Heating and Plumbing Contractors PRIVATE PUMPING PLANTS AND SEWER DISPOSAL Areola Heating Plants a Specialty T. C. CUTTINO, Manager PHONE 279 28 W. EVANS ST. FLORENCE'S ONLY EXCLUSIVE OPTICAL SHOP O.L. WALTER OPTIC AI COMPANY OPTOMETRISTS and OPTICI ANS 30 WEST EVANS STREET Phone -149-J WELLSWORTH WINDSOR c most becoming spectacle foripjvn people C. D. HOFFMEYER 12 EAST EVANS STREET CITY AND COUNTY SCHOOL BOOK DEPOSITORY Fountain Pens, Pencils and Ink Chalk, Crayons, Tablets and Erasers Blank Books and Office Supplies Typewriter Ribbons, Carbons and Papers BOOST FLORENCE AND OUR SCHOOLS WATCH THEM GROW FLORENCE SHOE STORE, INC. 3 EAST EVANS STREET FLORENCE, S. C. EVERYTHING IN FOOTWEAR ALWAYS RIGHT UP TO THE MINUTE WE TAKE PLEASURE IN SERVING YOU Cook and heat with Gas, the ideal fuel. FLORENCE GAS COMPANY CAREFUL WORK AND QUICK DELIVERY The same high quality of workmanship, , no matter what the size of the job. FLORENCE PRINTING CO. S. VAUGHAN FURNITURE CO. EDISON PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS ( The Phonograph With a Soul) Everything to Furnish the Home FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS FURMAN GREENVILLE Strong faculty. Championship baseball and football teams. Unrivaled athletic field. Beautiful campus. Great student body from the best homes in South Carolina. Furman is the college for ambitious and gifted boys. Law School. Education Department. Pre-inedical work. For catalogue, write PRESIDENT W. J. McGLOTHLIN, Greenville, S. C. WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE AND TRY TO DESERVE SAME BY SHOWING ONLY HIGH CLASS PICTURES O'DOWD THEATRE BASEBALL TENNIS AND OTHER SPORTING GOODS PAINTS AND VARNISHES GREGG-BARRINGER HARDWARE CO., Inc. SHELF AND HEAVY HARDWARE FLORENCE, S. C. THE CITADEL THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOI TH CAROLINA Thorough courses in Civil Engineering, Sciences and Liberal Arts. :g Military training unsurpassed. Physical development a specialty. All :g % forms of athletics. New six hundred thousand dollar barracks completed gi :$ this year. For catalog address, :•!; COL. 0. J. BOND, g: The Citadel, Charleston, S. C. g: THE LEADER DEPARTMENT STORE 12-14 N. Dargan Street FLORENCE, S. C. The Latest Styles — Ladies’ and Men’s Wear Money's Worth or Money Back KIRSCHBAUM CLOTHES :j:j E. W. MILLER. Pres. Treas. S. R. TWITTY. Vice-Pres. Mgr. g: :g T. W. RHE.M, Secretary g: THE PALACE DREG CO., :g (Incorporated) DRUGS ig Toilet Articles, Stationery and Druggist’s Sundries The Nyal Store---- Agents Norris’ Candies :$ 31 E. Evans Street g: I PHONES 302-303 FLORENCE, S. C. § MILK TOAST PHONE 716 Let’s put aside tomorrow’s roast And eat a meal of hot milk toast. We’ll make the toast of crusts you know. And use more milk to make it go. No waste to toast; we’ll eat it all. ’Tis good for people, great and small. Such simple food makes children grow, And keeps the cost of living low. Then let us dine on hot milk toast, In every state, from coast to coast. No one shall hunger, faint or fast, So long as good milk toast shall last. When we want more we’ll promptly say, “Please pass the hot milk toast this way.” CENTRAL MILK STATION CLARIFIED AND PASTEURIZED MILK 106 S. CHURCH ST. FLORENCE, S. C. LUCIUS TYLER AUTO PAINTING AND TOP BUILDING General Repair and Blacksmithing REAR OF THE HOME FURNITURE CO. NORTH DARGAN STREET FLORENCE, S. C. In planning a future include a home and build it of BRICK FOR PERMANENCY and of BUNGALOW BRICK FOR BEAUTY CAROLINA BRICK COMPANY FLORENCE, SOUTH CAROLINA “WE DO FT QUICK” DARGAN-HARLLEE REALTY CO. (Incorporated I REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND BUILDING CONTRACTORS Phone 796 Florence. S. C. VELIE AUTOMOBILES AND ACCESSORIES SOUTHERN MOTOR CAR CO. FLORENCE, S. C. 31-33 South Dargan St. Phone 82 FOLLOW THE WELL DRESSED MAN AND YOU'LL ARRIVE —AT— THE MEN S SHOP Home of HART SCHAFFNER MARX STYLISH ALL-WOOL CLOTHES WHEN YOU BUY JEWELRY, WATCHES SILVERWARE or anything in that line from R. W. Muncaster you know you get the best value for your money. ----□---- R. W. MUNCASTER N. B. BAROODY WHOLESALE FRUITS, CANDY AND TOBACCO Telephone 325 Florence, S. Carolina , v ’ y .. ■ r- . i - '•