Mercy Academy - Thesaurus Yearbook (Marshall, MO)

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I had scarcely time to read the last line when the President oi the Staff came in with a brimming bowl of Pep Gravy a la Castle which she distributed generously. The five members of the Staff smiled reminiscently. This was followed by a dish especially prepared by Ruth. Everyone looked expectantly for Ruth's cakes had so often graced the Senior board that they knew it would be good. Vim Croquettes announced Ruth, which brought back happy memories. Then the door of the Academyiopened and five familiar faces appeared. The tallest smiling sweetly offered them Waldorf Promotions Every Senior gratefully acknowledged these knowing the hours of patient labor that had made them possible. The plates seemed almost empty. Where have they gone? I inquired eagerly. Well, Gwendolyn Daly got to be the sweetheart of the stage. But I had scarcely time to scan this when one of the Sisters held up a large brown box which looked like a basket ball filled with Dates This brought to all present happy memories of splendid times which Sister had so generously labored to provide. I wonder if all the dates are there I ventured. Hush, said a voice which I thought was Agatha's but as I am not certain I must not say it. Then one of the Sisters, dark-eyed and serious, gave out Assorted Cookies of Success Frosted with Admiration. Another held large Pitchers of Syrups a la Chemistry The last held up a placard marked Dead Line for Copy All the Seniors murmured softly, Fortunate are they who have their copy in on time, to which I responded Amen so loudly that the Dowager motioned me from the room and I ran to 369 South English to tell the Juniors all about it. Page I8

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had done to foster good sportsmanship at M. A. I nodded approv- ingly. Don't forget the Squawkeyf' smiled a pretty Senior seated on the other side of the table. But the remark was drowned in the strains of There's a Long, Long Trail a-Winding -from Columbia- which came floating in through the open window. Salted Wafers of Advice Oh, take it away, shouted Ruth, a little hasty, I thought, for she is always such a happy sort, but everyone joined in and I noticed the Dowager looked wise and said nothing. Roasted College Course Stujed with a Mix- ture of Application and Froth Here Mildred and Agatha reached for a generous helping. May- be it was the froth that appealed: Parker House Rolls of Work Battered with Concentration To my surprise Annie Mae, Felice, Bertha Mae, and Rita seemed anxious to get a large portion, although too polite to scramble for it. What kind of work? I ventured timidly. Some one sang out, Annie Mae will work for a husband Wondrous rich and good. Rita, a cat, a bird And spinsterhood. Felice a nurse's cap Atop her curls. Bertha Mae satins and silks And priceless pearls. Here the servitors brought in pickled gleamings of Experience Topped with Exhilaration Jllayonnaise which everyone reached for eagerly. Quality Covered Positions Dusted with Pull Eleanor and Agnes seemed to get the largest portions. Agnes to be the wonder of the stage Eleanor in writing stories all the rage. Pgl7

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CLASS WILL WE, THE Senior Class of 1931, hereby publish our last will and testament, thereby revoking any previous promises made by said class or individuals. We wish to state that at the time of writing, We, the Seniors, are of sound mind and under no undue influence. Item I We give and bequeath to our esteemed and much loved faculty a life free from worries so unconsciously brought upon them by the class of '31. Item II To our beloved principal, an option on our future lives and all shorthand pads which have been overlooked by the present Seniors. We wish these to be distributed to the Commercial Students of the coming year. Item III To the journalism Department, an automatic, Talkie that will at desired intervals notify all staff members that Dead Line for Copy is Friday. We think this will save much time and effort. Item I V To our hall patrolman, a magnifying glass, rubbersoled shoes, and a traffic whistle. May the right always prevail in the halls of M. A. Item V To the Chemistry Department, a new invention, of which the Seniors are the proud originators, by which may be averted the wrath of the various classes brought on by the preparation of Hydrogen Sulfide. Item VI To the junior Class we leave 1. The dignity of Class '31, 2. Our accustomed places at Assembly. 3. The warm spot in the hearts of the faculty now held by the famous dozen. Item VII To the President of the incoming Seniors, Felice Swisher leaves her tactful diplomacy and unerring judgment. Item VIII To Mary Jane Frain, Mildred Castle graciously endows the harness of Editor-in-Chief. Page I 9