Mondovi High School - Mirror Yearbook (Mondovi, WI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1922 volume:

e c This JfTIRROR sc BELONGS TO iiiMiimr immimiit :iiiiiiiiiiur iiiiiiiihiik liimiimiK lmimnim iiiiiiniiiiitiiiiiitiiinic iiiummm DEDICATIONS j I ’TO THE SCHOOL BOARD, who have per- | formed their duties silenCly but efficiently. | and who have faithfully striven to improve | the standard of Mondovi High School, we, | the Senior Class of 1922. respectfully dedi- | cate this MIRROR. 3 THE SCHOOL BOARD. D. A. WHELAN JAMES DILLON C. A. COSTLEY HMBf THE LINCOLN, WHELAN AND HIGH SCHOOL BUILDINGS. ...............timin'...... itimmi FOREWORD'.esc TN THE preparation and publication of this, (he 1922 MIRROR, we have attempted to present the personell of the faculty and graduating class, to give a faithful record of the activities of the school, and to explain the work of the various departments. If we have failed in any of these respects, we hope, then, that the reader wilt value this annual if only for the memories of the richest days of life which it may recall. If in this we have succeeded, we believe our efforts have been =. repaid tenfold. 1 iiinmiiiiiiiioiiiiiiiiiiinmiiiiiiiHC 1111111111H c •! •Mumiitnm; TjTe Jttirrof Staff Editor-in-chief ..................................... ARNOLD W. SCOTT Associate Editors Classes...................................................EDITH BROWN Departments.......................................Rl'TH SCIIAETTLE Activities and Athletics..........................................RICHARD BLACK Literary Department and Jokes.......................................MARIE HANLEY Artist....................................................MYLES SMITH Business Manager.................................................ODIN AASE (■NEWELL ERICKSON Assistant Business Managers................i LEONARD PETERSON Class Reporters Juniors..........................................MARGUERITE AASE Sophomores..............................LEANNAII A MUNSON Freshmen.............................................MARCUS AASE Faculty Advisor MISS WILKINSON MR. C. L. DODGE University of Wisconsin. ”1 long for dear old Madison.” MISS GREENHECK University of Wisconsin “From the students you can tell, She knows English very well.” MR. GRl'ENEISEN Oshkosh Normal and University of Wisconsin “My favorite Son and Daughters.” MISS JONES Kirksville State Normal and University of Chicago. “She is not conscious of her worth.” MISS McGLASSON Howling Green (Ky.) Commercial College “Tuck me to sleep in my old ‘Tuvky Home.’ 99 MISS MEISEKOTHEN University of Wisconsin “ As n mathematical shark, Bhe has reached the mark.” MR. E. OLDRIDOE Metropolitan School of Music “My main ambition, 4Paderewski.’ MISS SHERVEY Stout Institute, Menomonie, Wis. “A maid of domestic ideals.” MR. E. C. THOMPSON University of Wisconsin “Let’s go boys.” MISS WILKINSON Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, Minn. “Gustavus Adolphus explains the same, As how she lias attained her fame.” EDITORIAL The present industrial depression has wrought many changes. It has brought people to a realization of their extravagance. It has necessitated the expenditure of smaller sums for living sustenance. It has taught that the practice of thrift is to he encouraged. Because of the depression, everyone has attempted to economize in as in my ways as possible. But in so doing we an very apt to propose slashes in expenditures which would lower our own earning power and productive ability. Such, we believe, is the proposal to eliminate several courses from our high school curriculum. During the winter months criticism or several departments was general enough to 1m noticeable. It may be true that teachers salaries are above the pre-war plane and are still on a war scale, but the elimination of courses in our high sclto I cannot be considered until a thorough knowledge of the facts are learned. Should any course be dropped, the desirability of students to enter the high school here would be lessened. At present students are enrolled from points within a fifteen mile radius. There are ninety-one students who pay a total of approximately $6000 per year in tuition fees. Such action would, of course, mean that many would be compelled to adopt a substitute course in place of the course which they desired. It must also be remembered that the elimination of courses would not necessarily mean a reduction in the number of instructors, for, as the students would choose other subjects, tin number of pupils per class would become greater. At present several classes have enrollment above the state maximum. The discontinuance of courses should not be considered unlss the importance of these facts is first estimated. The r as n for such a proposal, we fear, is beeans? of ignorance of the conditions. The industrial depression has served to inerea •• the agitation. It is a safe assertion to state that not more than a half-dozen taxpayers visit the school which they support, during the entire school year. Such a condition is not alarming, but it suggests the idea that the criticism would be more intelligent if conditions were seen at first hand. An intelligent criticism of the high school curriculum would not advise the dropping of any one of the courses, but rather additions. Should a greater interest be shown on the part of the taxpayers by inspecting the school at least once a year, a healthier condition would exist. The students and faculty would realize more their responsibility to put forth their best efforts in an endeavor to improve the standard of Mondovi High School. In conclusion, the editor wishes to gratefully acknowledge the assistance given by the staff and faculty and the efforts of all who have contributed to this annual. Under discouraging business conditions, our local business men have subscribed to a greater amount of advertising that has ever before been carried in a local annual, and it is largely through their support that the publication of this book is made possible. To all who have aided in the support of this undertaking, sincere thanks are due. —ARNOLD Y. 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Students' Association. “As witty as he dares.” EDITH MAE BROWN “Ede” GENERAL COURSE Sec.-Treas., 4; Basketball, 2-3; As t. E litor, MirrSr, 4; Philakean, 3; Sec., 1st. term, 4. 44 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, May all her paths be peace.” WENDELL CLAFLIN 4 ‘ Winkie” GENERAL COURSE Demosthenian, 1; Philakean, 3-4; Athletic Association, 1-2; Stock Judging, 3; Junior Class I'la v. 44 He has won many hearts by the grace of his hop.” ARNOLD EDE 44 Ede” COMMERCIAL COURSE Demosthenian, 1; Athletic Association, 12-3; Phi la ken n, 3. of few words are the best men.” JOE ELLENBEIiGER ENGLISH HISTORY COURSE Philakean. 3-4; On hestra, 3; Junior Class Play; Athletic Association, 1-23; Demo th: n-ian, 1; Band, 1. 44 What his heart thinks his tongue speaks. MARGARET LITTLE GIESE 4 4 Marj’4 ENGLISH LATIN COURSE Nautilus, 1-2; Pliilakean, 3-4; Athletic Association. 1-2-3; Orche.st a, 3-4; Glee Club, 3-4; Junior Class Play. 44 As sweet and musical as Appolo g lute. ’ ANNA GLEASON 44 Ann” ENGLISH LATIN COURSE Nautilu-, 12; Philakean, 3-4; Junior Class Play. JL 44 Innocence betrays her mind.” LENORE M. GODARD “Billie ENGLISH LATIN COURSE Glee Club, 1-23-4; Nautilus, 1-2; Philakean, 3-4; Junior Class Play. ‘‘Clever ami sweet; jolly ami petite. BERNITA LUCILE HANAN “Peggy GENERAL COURSE Entered from Knapp High School, 3; Philakean, 3-4; Class Prophecy. “Come and trip it as you go, On the light, fantastic toe. MARIE HANLEY LATIN TEACHERS- TRAINING COURSE Nautilus, 1-2; Philakean, 3-4; Glee Club, 2 3.; Athletic Association, 1-2-3; Class President, 2-3; debating, 4; Literary and Joke Editor, Mirror. “In books, exceedingly well read; but other things, too, hath she for her head. JULIUS IIAUGIILAN1) AGRICULTURAL COURSE Stock Judging Team, 4. “A real lady 9 mall. SIDONIA llECK “Heck COMMERCIAL COURSE Philakean, 4; Class Vice Pres., 2; Nautilus, 1-2; Giee Club, 3-4; Athletic Association 2-3; Valedictorian. “She is exceedingly wise. LILLIAN CORNELIA IIOLTE “Lil” COM M EBCIAL COURSE Knte cd from Strum High School, 3; Phila kc:in, 3-4; Glee Club, 3; Athletic Association, 3. ‘‘I mi nil right but tin worhl is wrong,” JENNIE ISIIAM 11 Jinks’ COMM WRCIAL COCRSK Philakcan, 3-4; Nautilus, 1 2; Glee Club. ‘‘I am ns you sec me. JEWELL A. JOHNSON 41 Mims” GENERAL COCRSK Dcmosthenian Society, 1-2; Junior Rod Cross, 1: Athletic Association, 1-2 3; Basket bn I, 4-5; Football, 4-5; “I cannot live out of her company. VELMA JOST “Smithy” TEACHKR8 TRAINING COURSE Nautilus, 12; Vice Pre ., Class, 1; Glee Club 1-23; Junior Class Play; Phi Ink can, 3-4. “In teaching I delight.” FRANCES KAPPIS 4 Cranny” TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE Nautilus, 1-2; Philakean, 3-4; Orchestra, 4; Giee Club, 12 3; Junior Class Play. 44She possesses the qualities of a lady.” WALTER KOEPP “ Koepp” ENGLISH AGRICULTURAL COURSE Domostlienian, 1; Athletic Association, 2; Orchestra, -t-4; Philnkcan, 8-4; Junior Class Play; k Football, 4. “I have a reasonably good ear for music.” BERYL LlTETS( TIER ENGLISH LATIN COURSE Nautilus, 1-2; Philakean 3-4; Glee Club, 4; Junior (’lass Play. “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low; an excellent thing in woman.” RALPH MOY ENGLISH COURSE Philakean, 3 4; Demosthenian, 1; Junior Closa Play. “He is a man take him a 11. HAROLD PABST “Pin” AGRICULTURAL COURSE “Who does all hia work, and does it just right.” MARIE QUALE TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE Nautilus, 1-23; Athletic Association, 123. “I long for dear old Modena.” ✓ HAZEL CATHERINE REEI) 44 Susie’ ’ TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE Nautilus, 2. “Sober, steadfast, and demure.1' LUCILLE ROBINSON 4 Lou ’ ’ TEACHERS’ TRAINING COURSE Glee Club 12 3 4; Nautilus, 1-2; Phikkean, C-4; Declanmtoiy, 3 4; Junior Class Play. “She finds joy both here and there.99 LIVIA SCHAKTTLE 14 Hertssic” ENGLISH LATIN OOUR8E Nautilus 12; Philnkean 3-4; Athletic Asjoci:-tion, 1-2-3; Glee Club 1-2 3-4; Junior Class Play. 4 ‘ fc he has brown hair and speaks like a woman. “ ARNOLD SCOTT 4 4 Benedict ’' GENERAL COURSE Class President, 4; See. Treas., 2; Debate, 3-4; Editor-in Chief, Mirror, 4; Football, 2 3 4; Captain, 4; Junior Class Play; Philakcaii Pres., 1st term, 4; Sec., 3; Basketball, 3 1; Captain, 4. “Work makes the man.” J OS IA11 SMITH “ J e” GENERAL COURSE Band, 1; Demosthenian, 1; Athletic Assoein troll, 1-2-3; Philakean 3 4; Junior Class Play. “I am loved bv every woman.” MYLES SMITH “Mike” GENERAL COURSE Football 3-4; Basketball, 3 4; Athletic Asso elation, 3-4. “He has more than a pair of ’em— Yes, he lias a harem.” RALPH WALTER SMITH “R. W.” GENERAL COURSE Demostheiiian, 1-2; Football, 3 4 5; Class Play, 3; (’lass President, 3; Debate, 5; Vice Pres., Class b Mirror Staff, 3; Junior Red Cross, 1; Athletic Association, 12 3; Philakean, 5. “Let the world slide.” WILMA URN ESS “Pete” GENERAL COURSE Nautilus, 1-2; Philakean, 3-4; President, 2nd term, 4; Class HLtory; Debating, 4. “She is fair and always on the square. OSCAR WER(JLANl) “Sharkey” AGRICULTURAL COURSE Stork Judging Team, 3-4; Football, 4. “You tell ’em in Norske, I can't.” MARY WERLEIX “Henry” COMMERCIAL COURSE Nautilus, 1-2; Philakean. 3; Glee Club, 2-3. “As merry ns the day is long.” d 1 s -? i v v ROSALIE WERRKLL • ‘ Rose ’ ’ ENGLISH COURSE Nautilus, 1-2; I’liilakean, 4; Glee Club 1-2. “Sh© asks questions and talks to everyone.” RUTH WORRELL TEACHERS' TRAINING COURSE Nautilus, 12. ‘‘Wise minds are tliose that speak few words.” WILLIAM MYERS ‘•Bill” GENERAL COURSE ‘‘Well, you know love is better than fame.” CLASS OFFICERS President..............ARNOLD SPOTT Vice President - - - WILMA URN ESS Sec.-Treas......................EDITII BROWN Class Colors—Cardinal and White. Class Flower—Dark Red Rose. Class Motto—‘‘On Life's Highway.” Class History. Can you realize the strange feeling, That over 11s did come a-stealing, When you gave this task to do. To account for the class of twenty-two? In September of the year eighteen, As fifty-seven freshmen, green. Thus we began our high school strife, Timid and pale, yet full of life. As the end of our journey now nears, Since pursuing a course of four years, We find a score of classmates missing. Good luck to them now we are wishing. Here you will find in the following pages. Represented people of all sizes and ages. We tried to give at a spicy flavor. So give your attention and do us a favor. Charlie Ilurtley, the first to leave us, decided that he did not like school, so he turned his ambitions in a different direction. The latest report is that he is at St. Louis, Mo., keeping the people prepared for a rainy day, for he is a salesman. and his ambitions turned out in the shape of an umbrella. Cora Hanson left us, moving with her folk to Cornell. She was graduated from the Eau Claire Teachers' Training School last year and no doubt is a “school-ma’am somewhere. Next. Lois Cheney left our fo'd because of illness. We are glad to note that she came back again the next year. Before the year was half gone. Melvin Nelson’s services as farmer were needed at his home near Modena. Curtis Ileibel joined us after school was in session for several months. lie had previously attended school at Gilmanton. At present, he is a student of the Augusta High School. Duiing this, our first year at High School, a reception was given us by the Sophomores. This was not given until late in spring, owing to an eight weeks’ vacation on account of the flu. This affair was one of the most enjoyable of our High School days. When our sophomore year was at hand, we found some more of our classmates missing. During the summer. Myrtle Ilel-wig hail moved to Minneapolis where she attended South Minneapolis High for two years. Last summer she took a position as telephone operator and liked the work so well that she did not go back to school. Mary Pace left for Clinton. Wisconsin, at the beginning of the sophomore year and entered the high school there. She will graduate from the Teachers' Training course this spring. Beinice, her brother, also entered the Clinton High School. We were were grieved to hear of his untimely death due to pneumonia, last fall. Anna Schneider also failed to make her appearance and we have heard that she since has been married to Earl Stokes of Eau Claire, where she now resides. Emma Saxe is another who forsook our class for more housewifely dut’e . She is now Mrs. Clyde Shaw of Cochrane. Leona Bond, the flaxen-haired girl, deserted the class during the sophomore year because of the weakened condition of her eyes. She now lives with her parents at Gilmanton. Elen Thompson left the class at ti e end of the sophomore year, lie decided that traveling was more to his liking, so he took a ti ip out West, but since has come to the conclusion that there’s no place like school, and is now attending Eau Claire High School. Minerva Serum, who believes in the “laugh and grow fat” policy, went to Minneapolis and last year finished her high school education at summer school. She now holds a position of private secretary in a doctor's office. Fred Harrison, who made himself famous by his cartoons, is a student of Spokane High School in Washington, and was a member of its football team. School wasn't interesting enough for Alice Lnnderville, so she left us. and we now recognize her as Mrs. Elwin Thompson of Mondovi. James Hill decided to study “Ag” on the home farm, southeast of town, so that added another to the missing ranks. The fourth one of our class to be married was Ruth Odegard and she entered matrimony with John Hacker. She now lives on a farm a short distance from Mondovi. Of quiet and domestic nature. Myrtle Hill preferred home life to school, so that's where she is now. on a farm near Mondovi. Francis Harrison took big strides towards the west and he entered high school at Spokane, Washington. As a member of the football team, he very likely strode on to victory. Oscar Severson's jolly company was missed the last part of the year. He experienced too good a time at a basket social and hence spent so much time in the hospital that he could not renew his studies. However, he was back at the grind the next year. Alex Lnnderville, our farmer friend, could not abide by the continuous studying so he said his sad (?) farewell and went back to the farm. When we entered as Juniors, to our surprise we found some of the best students missing. Wilbur O’Mera. a promising athlete. had gone to Santa Cruz, ('al- and there he had become a member of the football and basketball squads in his Junior and Senior years. Our absentee list kept on growing even as we entered the last year of school. Cora Anderson left us and took all her giggles to Sehaettles’ Store where she now uses them to to keep her associates jolly. The farm was the only place for Theodore Fleischauer. We hope that as the years advance, he will overcome his bash-fulness. The decision of Paul (Happy) Anderson is to stay another year, for he fears there is no one to take his place just yet. Lloyd Lindsay found that he had not obtained as much Agricultural knowledge as lie wished, so he desired to remain another year. Leo Smith did not like our company so he remains another year, which enables him to wait for his better half. Magdalynn Voll had to miss so much of her Junior year that she is unable to graduate with the class, but she plans to finish her high school work at summer school. Following is the history of twenty girls and eighteen boys who are the graduates of 1922. We fear that as historians we have become serious rivals of A. 11. Hart, with whom we became acquainted in history class. Ralph Moy, a truly conscientious boy. Pursues his work with very great joy. Accurate work does he do in school And we hope he'll never break this rule. Ruth Worrell’s a lady dark and short. Her records in school are of the right sort. To go a-teaching she's inclined. We hope a vocation she will find, J stands for Jewell and Johnson too. He came to us from Peshtigo. In athletics he has won due fame. To “go” in them, has been his aim. Lenore Godard is this merry girl. Who often wears a small spit curl. In her voice, her fortune lies. We wish her success iu her enterprise. Rose Worrell could not smaller be, We hope success she soon will see. she enjoys a dance or any fun. With her clever wit she makes things hum. Walter Koepp. a musician so gay, With music sweet whiles his hours away. When lie gives you a dazzling smile II makes one feel that life's worth while. Here’s Li via, peppy and full of fun, Her daily work she never does shun. She has a talent we love so well. Memories of her music with us will dwell. One of the nicest girls in town We are pleased to say is Edith Brown. She’s a perfect woman, nobly planned. To warn, to comfort, and command. I know 'tis not the proper way. But my thoughts do really roam astray In distant climes from my history lesson. So says our jovial friend Anne Gleason. You know our jolly Mary Werlein, A disposition, has she, so very fine. When Mary’s eyes have a roguish gleam. You just can’t be sulky, so why not beam? Mike Smith is known as our great athlete, In football, basketball he can't be beat; He surely made good use of his time In drawing our cartoons all so fine. Pat played for us on the football team. To all a star he sure does seem. When he chose his little girl. He surely did pick out a pearl. •Julius Ilauglaml, quiet and reserved. Did quite surprise us when we heard He in stock judging did represent At Durand, our Agricultural Department. Ah cruel, cruel maiden. With merry twinkling Irish eyes. Who with smiles beguiling sought. To wreck the heart of Arnold Scott. But he to us is just the same. In ball and debate won his fame. Now this to you I will confide. Sidonia’s name I write with pride. Her work thruout her high school days. Deserves a great amount of praise. This hardy little country lass Is Valedictorian of the class. doe Smith, you know, is a Hirt. oh my, He scares the girls, he makes us shy W ith all his loving, pleasing ways. Will you do it all your live long days? Harold Pabst s specialty is in science, At this he labors with diligence. We hope this work he will pursue ( util his hopes do all come true. Last year there joined us, William Myers. We recognize him as one of those sigiiers. Always wishing for school to be out. So he can follow the familiar route. And now we come to the last of the Smiths Of course you know 'tis Ralph. In debating we proclaim. He has made a name for himself. Oscar Wergland, a country lad. Is very often in overalls clad. And it gives joy to be honest. He judged at the stock judging contest. This girl is Velma who likes to please. And once in a while she enjoys to tease. But to get her angry in a jiffy Then simply say a word against ‘Smithy.’ As school began in gay September Dick Black proclaimed himself a member. Little, but. oh my! oh me! lie's salutatorian you know. Which very plainly his worth doth show. She excels in all things literary. Of work and toil she’s never weary. But best of all she likes debate, In this she argues at no slow rate. Marie Hanley is this girl so clever. Without her lessons she'd be never. Beryl Luetscher finds life rosy, not gray. And we are glad to note and say. That she is surely going up the hill. Her tasks she attempts with a will. She's always out for a jolly time, With this we’ll end this little rhyme. Life is too short, so I 'll not worry. To make it longer. I’ll not hurry, I 'll just calmly take it easy. But don’t get the idea that I'm lazy. We will tell you before we pass. Jennie Isham is this lass. Margaret Giese. a fair little maid. For us the piano often played. And later on we hope to hear That she in concerts does appear. Lucille, a deelajmer, so jolly and gay. Treads her care-free, joyous way. When she starts telling you good news. You slam your hooks and forget your blues. At Menoinonie she did debate, Iler opponents were slain at not a slow rate. From duty’s path Wilma ne’er has strayed. There’s never a task she would evade. Ilazel Reed is a very tall maiden. With books of knowledge ever laden. As a practice teacher she can't be beat, At her country school with success may she meet. And Frances always so neat and trim, Attracts even if one’s eyes be dim. The violin she plays just so, And a will of her own she knows how to show. In judging stock he work for us. Singing tenor amuses us; Wendell must like the sight of curls, 11c chose for himself one of the Junior girls. Joe Ellenberger is alert and keen. Without his red hair he ne’er is seen. To always be known by his hair so bright. And his freckled countenance fair and light. Is his destiny: and he should be proud That he is distinguished from the crowd. Lillian Ilolte, a lovable lass. Came from Strum to join our class. She would any day a mountain climb. Just to have a rousing good time. Then there was a boy named Arnold Edo, In typing we must admit he has some speed. His shorthand reading makes us scream, We hope this doesn’t make him funny seem. Take an occanful of energy, a little bit of nerve, Add a little courage and just twice as much of nerve. Some wisdom, for without his lessons he is ne’er. And as much humor as the teacher says he dares. This mix together, and results we’ll name, 'Tis Cyril Brinkman, by this lie'll win his fame. James Anderson is this son of the soil Who down on the farm very hard doth toil. His work does make the barley grow. The chickens lay, the roosters crow. Bernita came from Knapp last year. We ll tell you she’s something, so lend us your ear. Hhe's a clever little prophetess Who dealt out a mixed up. meddled mess Of our future days in this our life And promised each boy a perfect wife. Marie Quale of the Training Class. Is such a quiet little lass. High School trials she has withstood. As a teacher, we hope she'll make good. WILMA CRNESS. SIDONIA HECK. Class We. the Class of 1922 of the Mondovi High School, in the County of Buffalo, .State of Wisconsin, anil nation of the United States of America, being of a crammed mind ami well trained memory, and, considering the fast approaching departure from this school life, do, theiefore, make, ordain, publish, ami declare this to be our last Will and Testament. First, before bequeathing these possessions. we shall express a few wishes, which we hope will be carefully and properly executed. We wish that the funeral services take place in the office where Lex Souter shall direct the services, also that our burial take place in the front lawn and request Macey to always keep the grass green ami forbid all trespassing by the school children over our graves. The Glee Club, accompanied by the remains of the orchestra, shall sing “Hail, Hail, the Hang's All Here.” Second, after carrying into execution the aforesaid wishes, we do hereby give ami bequeath: 1— To the faculty, our kind affections, lasting memories, heartfelt gratitude, and best wishes for even greater success in the future. 2— To all underclassmen, our no-longer needed hope of graduating with high honors. and our inability for promptness. 3— To the Juniors, our secret for successful class p’avs. our unbattered desks in the Senior rows, and the right to supervise the publishing of the “Mirror” of 1921. providing they do not cause the said publication to excel ours in any way. 4— To the Sophomores, the material from which we gained our knowledge during these four years and our enthusiasm when attending athletic feats of all kind. 5— To the Freshmen, our friendly advice in any matter of importance, our fearlessness in breaking away from old customs and starting something new. 6— To the teams, success ami the unexcelled ability of “Tommy.” Will. Third, although the following may seem trifling bequests to the recipitents, after careful thought and due consideration, we have bestowed these treasures to persons who will guard them with the most fidelity. 1— To Mr. Hodge, Oscar Wergland's stature, that his height may reach his wisdom and ambitions; also the yellow paper, that he hay continue his surprise Physics tests next year. 2— To Miss Wilkinson, who has always “come up smiling,” our friendship thru life and our deepest gratitude for helping us to make this a successful annual. 3— To Mr. Thompson, all the remaining laboratory equipment, and the remains of the basketball and football teams, that he may never forget us and our best wishes. 4— To Miss McGlasson. Arnold Scott's ambition of being “admitted to the bar,” as we think that this profession may be followed by her to advantage in the near future. 5— To Mr. Oldridge, a record of our sweet melodious voices, that he will not forget us when wre are far away. 6— To Miss Jones, our class advisor, the knowledge which we have from time to time given her through our class meetings, themes and examination, that she may use the aforesaid knowledge in publishing a book, if she dedicates said book to us. 7— To Miss Meisekothen, ‘Dick’ Black's ability in Solid Geometry, that she may distribute some of this knowledge among the particularly dense ones in geometry. S—To Miss Greenheck, our motion picture machine, that she may enter partnership on equal basis. 9— To Miss Shervey, our thanks for helping us to arrange menus for our receptions. 10— To Mr. Grneneisen. a roll of complimentary tickets to the Grand Theatre, in hopes that he and his debaters may enjoy all the movies during the ensuing year. 11— To Gladys Heineck. Wilma Urncss’ fond affections for Mike Smith. 12— To Norma Haiuischild and Leo Smith, our happiness -that's all. Id To Marguerite Aase, Sidonia Ileck ’s honor of being valedictorian of the Senior class. 14— To Margaret Fitzpatrick. Edith Brown’s demure ways ami blushes. 15— To Ruth Schaettle. Marie Hanley’s ability as a debater. K —'To Marie Flekke, Anna Glea on’s mischievous ways and continuous giggling that she may take her place next year in annoying all the teachers. 17 To Aubrey I lei wig. Joe Ellenberg-er's high marks in Physics. 18— To Leonard Peterson. Mike Smith’s harem. 19— To Lorraine St. John and Ado Olson. Livia Schaettle's and Joe Smith s location in the lower hall (in hopes that they will occupy it as faithfully as the latter.) 20— To Alice Haldorson, Margaret Giese’s position as high school pianist. 21— To Gladys llalbeig. Lucille Robinson’s smallness. 22— To Ruth Johnson and Newell Erickson. Frances Jacobi's ami Bill Myer’s abode in the library. 23— To Erwin Putzier, Mary Werlcin's position as high school stenographer. 24— To anyone who desires it. Lillian Holte's name, “Bobbie. 25— To Everette Weeks and Francis Kensmoe. Richard Black's and Harold Pabst's patents for all their great inventions. 26— To Pierce Ruseling, Pat Aasc's weakness for red-haired girls. 27— To Margaret Ede and Bernice Brinkman, Velma Jost’s and Frances Kappus’ occupation of teaching. 28— To Jens Severson, a bott e of Ma zola cooking oil that he may have patent leather hair similar to that of Wendell Claflin's. 29— To Leannah Amimson. Minis Johnson’s hour of solitude. 30— To Royce (juarbe g. Cyril Brink-man's ability to use periods and capital letters in theme writing. 31 To Loretta Hanley, Rosie’s curls. (No more electric curlers.) 32- To Lauicnee Hanson. Ralph Smith’s drawing skill, in order that he may draw a good salary, which will give him and F.ances Winter good times for ever and ever. 33— To anyone who needs it. Lenore Godard’s and Beryl Luetscher’s good stand-in with Mr. Grueneisen. Fourth: It is with sadness in our hearts we cannot find a group worthy of our report cards, so we request that they depart from this life with us. Lastly, we do hereby appoint Miss Wilkinson as executor of this, our last Will and Testament. We hereby revoke all former wills, and rash promises which we may have made from time to time. In witness whereof we have ascribed our names this 22nd day of March, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and twenty-two. THE CLASS OF NINETEEN TWENTY-TWO. Per Lenore Godard and Beryl Lnetscher. Witnesses: President llardley. Vice President College. Class Prophecy. TIIK DRAMA OK LIFE. “All the world’s a stage And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances And one man in his time piays many parts.’ You are now in the theater of life and upon the stage you will see enacted before ott the part which the individuals of this class of 22 are to play in years to come, in the drama of life. Wander with us into the realms of imagination and picture the setting of one of these acts. The scenery is that of the native land of Scotland with its rocky crags, mountains and castles old. Before the archway of one of these artistic castles. we discern a figure near the lattice work. We are startled; the figure looks familiar, and as it enters the foreground of the stage we recognize our classmate— Lady Lenore. Having been acquainted with some of her early friends, we do not wonder who has transported her to the native land of Bobby Burns. The curtain falls. When it rises again, we have before us a second scene which is far different from the first. Who is the man advancing towards us? He appears to ns as a native of the Philippines. We cannot place him until he runs his hand through his crimpy black hair and we see in his hand a pink celluloid comb. It is .Joe Smith. Perhaps an explanation is needed. Joe's school day ambition was to become a preacher. lie has realized his dream and has become an ardent missionary of the tropic lands. Presently another figure advances to the foreground. It is a woman and she is dressed becomingly in a white dress and holds a parasol over her head. Who can this charming young woman be? We recognize her. our friend Livia Sehaettle. She has been cruising about the Southern Seas in her private yacht. Livia, you temem-ber. had married a very rich old gentleman after her graduation from college and at his death he left her a neat little fortune. Although Joe and Livia had a misunderstanding during early life, this teutron on the island of Luzon, no doubt ended happily. We next see a large printing establish ment over whose door is the sign, “The Household. but why should this be brot to our notice? Next in order is the interior of the building. Various departments are brought to our notice. Perhaps we would leave this in disgust, had not an open door brought into our direct range of vision one of the graduates of the class of 22. Marie Hanley, it seems, was bitterly disappointed in a love affair. As she sits before her desk she appears to be in a deep meditative mood. The sign over the door reads “Matrimonial Bureau. Marie is a successful business woman. He aim is to prevent sorrow from entering the lives of the young girls by telling them her own experience. I lie next presentation is an apartment which we afterward discover is in Boston. It is here that Beryl Luetscher and M ilma I rness reside. The former is a teacher of English, the latter of Mathematics in one of the high schools there. As we are about to leave this scene of domestic happiness another character enters. It is James Anderson, who appears to be taking a vacation from his exacting duties. He is farming on a small scale in Maine. James, being a practical man. combines business with pleasure and is now viewing the wonders of Boston in company with his old classmates. Wilma and Beryl. Another printing establishment is brot to our notice. In one of the offices we see Mike Smith bending over a bestrewn desk, drawing an educational cartoon with great care. This, no doubt, will appear in your local paper. M e shall leave this scene for one of more beauty. Picture the rolling prairies of Montana with the mountains forming a fitting background. On th horizon appears something moving. As it approaches it assumes a definite shape. It is a horse, and we later recognize the rider as Miss Frances Kappus. Miss Frances has rejected several proposals of marriage and has decided to live in the state of single blessedness, that she may be able to go and come at will, and in general. to do as her conscience dictates. She is the owner of a large ranch and is very happy in her independence. Then we have portrayed to us the “Hippodrome Theater” of New York. People are thronging to the door in an effort to secure tickets for the evening's performance. The billboard in tbe lobby rea ls, “Added Attraction Tonight — Mademoiselle Lucille, the Dainty Little Impersonator and Singer.” In our imagination we enter and seat ourselves, anxiously awaiting Lucille Robinson’s act. When she comes tripping out and gives a clever impersonation and ends with a catchy song, we know that Lucille’s dream has come true. Toot! Toot! We hear the sound of a locomotive down the t:ack and the Midnight Limited rushes into Grand Central Station in a Southern town. A slender, somewhat fastidious man alights. He walks up to the station master and inquires if he has seen a fair young woman with dimples and heavenly eyes of blue, about there. Who can this sentimental person bet Why, it is Cyril Brinkman. He has been east, west, north, and south looking for the dream girl, the subject of one of his themes about whom he wrote in English IV. In a pleasant little valley where the biids are singing and the trees are just beginning to bud, a little white schoolhouse appears to us. Inside its walls we perceive universal order and bright, happy faces. At the desk, a pleasant and competent teacher is revealed to us as Miss llazel Reed. From this refreshing country scene our imagination takes us to a little act all of its own. A polished dancing floor, and in its center we perceive a dapper young man with auburn hair gesticulating wildly and performing many artistic steps. We learn that Joe Ellenberger is the dancing master. He is making his a successful business. Joe has as his assistant Oscar Wergland, who is floor manager and janitor as well. His pianist, a sweet, little damsel, att acts many peep e. She has many suitors among the men who come to learn to trip on the light fantastic toe. Her name is still Margaret Gicse, but if one persistent ex-college man continues in his attentions to her we fear her name will soon be changed. Is our imagination strong enough to picture the land of Japan! An artistic tea roof with the name “Melican Shop” above its doors is bi ought ue.'ore us. We enter and are surprised to see the little miss who advances to meet and welcome all patrons. Marie Quale conducts this tea room foi all American tourists. Ralph Mov, the American ambassador, who is just making a visit in Japan, has been overwhelm (1 with joy to meet so sweet a classmate. A love affair developed. Ralph is going to take her back to Ame -ica after his retirement from public life, which no doubt will occur very soon. Our next presentation : The deep forests of northern Wisconsin. Passing through them we finally come to a beautiful residence. As we exclaim over it and its sur-loundings, a limousine rolls up. Some one alights, and as this tall, stately man is about to enter his home, we have a faint recollection of a tall youth who was with us during our high school days. It is Julius Haughland. After spending some time on his father’s farm, Julius decided to take his chance with fortune. Luck was with him. A1 first, only a lumberman, his fortune gradually increased until he is now the Lumber King of Wisconsin. The scene changes. Picture thousands of people flocking to the grand stand in Madison to view the football game which is to decide the championship between Minnesota and Wisconsin. The battle was hard fought and it was only through the efforts of Arnold Scott, now a professional player, who proved to be the hero of the day, that the game was won for Wisconsin. Mrs. Scott, formerly known to us as Anna Gleason, accompanies her husband. Perhaps it is Anna’s smiling face which encourages and goads Arnold on to victory. We have an ideal setting for a love nest. A picturesque little town is brought to our notice. The Mississippi rushes past, mill dark sombre bluffs are seen on the left bank of the river. At the foot of the bluffs is situated a cozy little bungalow, a short distance from the town. Before the driveway of this home we see a pleas ant young woman. At her side a little cherub, possibly two years of age, comes toddling along. Who are they? Possibly you remember that Odin Aase soon after his graduation married our sweet and friendly little classmate, Edith Brown. Bat has fixed up the old fishing Ford and is kept very busy driving parties about viewing the wonders of the little city of Alma. Velma dost, who has taught school for a few years and has achieved much success. has announced her intention to settle down with her Prince Charming. In our mind we can see her, very prim, before the Justice of the Peace, in her severe tailor-made suit. The one thing which relieves the severeness is a charming hat with a bright colored ornament on it. At her side is—the one man. The conclusion comes naturally. Somewhere in the West, Velma and her husband are happy in their little grey home. Let your thoughts stray again. On a Chautauqua platform a speaker appears. He gives a very interesting talk on present day po'itics. Ralph Smith has found out from his early high school life that life is what one makes it. By hard work and perseverence. he has made an extensive study of politics and there is some talk of having Ralph run as candidate for Congressman. Ilis popularity as a speaker and his clean cut stand in polities insure him success. Next in order we see a small office in a busy grocery store. An intelligent looking man who is busily taking figures from a ledger, appears on the stag of life. Lillian Holte after her graduation, secured a position in Walter Koepp’s Fancy Grocery Store in Osseo. Her employer is very attentive and is striving to gain the hand of his pretty little bookkeeper. We are now ushered into a quiet room in a large city hospital. The nurse in charge glides quietly into the room. As she nears the bed we recognise our dear classmate. Sidonia Heck. If the improved condition and cheerful countenance of the patient casts any reflection on the nurse, then we can truly say that Sidonia is the competent nurse that she so wished to be. Then we are transported to New York where the I mlerwood Typewriting Contest is being held. There are twenty contestants; of these we know only one. Arnold Ede, after his graduation from Mon-dovi High School, went to Gem City Business College. When he finished his course there, he received a recommendation from the President of the College which resulted in his securing a splendid position as stenographer in a law office in New York. Arnold was not satisfied with this. During his spare time one could always find him pounding on his typewriter. After he had succeeded in cutting down his errors in typing and increasing his speed, he was determined to enter the International Contest. The contest is on. but before it is over and the results are learned, the vision fades. In its place we see a winding road with a sign on the side marked, “Six miles to Strum. On either side of the road we see two big farms. Out by the mail boxes appear two women conversing, formerly Jennie Isham and Ruth Worrell. A few years after graduation they married two wealthy farmer hoys in the vicinity of Mondovi. They keep each other company by conversing on modern problems of the farmer’s wife. Medicine shows were unpopular for a time, hut due to the success of Wendell Claflin and Jewell Johnson a very attractive little tent show is now being staged in Mondovi. They are making all the large towns, such as Alma. Eleva. Durand, Strum. Osseo and Modena. Can't you just picture Wendell straining his vocal chords in putting across, to village swains and admiring maidens, the sound of his thrilling tenor? Jewell strums on the old banjo as he thinks dreamily of his school-day love. Now we are riding down State Street in Madison on a bus. We delight in watching the people move along the avenue in the balmy spring air. Two men are walking towards us from the “II.” One of them we recognize by his long swinging stride to be Richard Black. lie is professor of Science at the University and has as his chief assistant, Harold Pabst. You may recall that during their high school days, Dick and Harold were regular sharks in Science. As they walk along, they are merrily conversing with each other. They are anxiously awaiting the spring vacation in order that they might once more visit their home town. As we draw to the close of this drama intermixed with comedy, we will now picture a charming little miss stepping out of an airplane, dressed in aviation togs. In the plane we see a dark complexioned man. Rose Werrell after attending an exclusive girls’ finishing school met an aviator. lie courted her for two years and at last Cupid captured the heart of Miss Rose. Her high school yearnings were to meet a man—an aviator—and have all her dream castles materialize. It is usually the steady, plodding youth who reaches the top of the ladder first, ami who leaves the clever student to follow in his footsteps. Such a student was William Myers, who after he had acheiv-ed a certain degree of success in business. purchased one of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River and naturally called it the Island of William the First. If this saying is true, “A woman is the making or ruining of a man, then we must attribute a portion of Bill's success to the influence of his wife, previously known as Frances Jacobi. It is said that all people in this game of life play either the role of a comedian or tragedian, but we have learned from the above that the majority of these are playing in comedy. “Thou geest that we are not all alone unhappy. This wide and universal theatre Presents more woeful pageants than the scene Wherein we play.’’ MARY WERLEIN. BERNITA IIANAN. CLASS POEM. Many years have we spent in our school. Obeying each and every rule. We have had our times both good and bad, They come to every lass and lad. Our friends, Alma Mater, teachers and all. Have prepared us for a greater call. They taught us that the way to succeed Is to fix a goal, and onward proceed. So we have studied hard and long The numerous books that make minds strong. Thus we progressed both far and fast. Causing long years to slip quickly past. However, we became Seniors at last, The toils of the years in High are past. Came a realization of what was right, So things were looked at in a different light. White is the record this class does boast. Loyal and true is this happy host. Sorry are we for the years that are gone. Yet proud of the honors we have won. We all look forward lo days yet to come. Everyone works, there is not a one glum. For all are happy and free from fear, Glad that at last graduation is near. And soon commencement steps along. With quite a new and different song. “Break loose.” it says, “from your old slow pace, And make things count as if in a race.” And as we now turn our steps away, From dear old High so old and gray; With tears in our eyes we of twenty-two Bid a fond farewell and a sad adieu. JOSIAII SMITH. THE JUNIORS. President - NEWELL ERICKSON 'ic - President - LEONARD PETERSON Secy.-Treas. - - - - MARIE FLEKKE Marguerite Aase Arthur Auer Hern ire Brinkman Lois Cheney Elsie Deutseher Margaret Dillon Margaret Ede Selma Ede Newell Erickson Marie Flekke Wilma Olasspoole Percy Oullickson (iladvs Halberg Margaret Ilanley Lene Ilatighland (iladvs Heineck Belle llovey Ella Isaacson Ruth Johnson Paul Kenyon Raymond Larson Harry Lurndahl Bernice Mickelaon Lester Moy Winthrop Nogle Minnie Olufson Adolph Olson Mabel ()lson Leonard Peterson Elmer East Ruth Seliaettle Oscar Severson Alice Silverness Lex Souter Selma Tho;son Elmer Winter Angeline Werrell Gertrude Worrell Hr SOPHOMORES . 1 � wm :«H M 'j : K OFFICERS President - . - ALICE HALDORSON Vice President - - OUNDA FLKKKE Sec.-Treas. MARGARET FITZPATRICK Lynn Amidon Lcannah Amnnson Hazel Adams Edna Berg Irene Berg Elizabeth Brown Dick Claflin Ruth Claflin Oral ('l;iflin Floyd Cosford Foster Colby Emil Ede Nellie Hide Myrtle Ellenberger Margaret Fitzpatrick Gunda Flekke Marion Giese Orin Goodermote Emily Hacker Alice Ilahlorson Norma Hatinsehild Milton Haunschild Merton Harmon Aubrey Helwig Floyd Helwig James Hill Edward Johnson Harry Knudtson Gordon Kruger Myron Lee Adolph la-rum Lola May Loomis Orval Lurndahl Ivina Moyer Anna Ness Pearl Odegard Arnold Pape Erwin Putzier Sever Quale Rovce Quarberg Clarence Robinson Henry Rosenthal Pierce Ruseling Fern Saxe Maynard Saxe Ruth Schachtler Jens Severson Raymond Steinke Josie Talle Clarence Thompson James Voll Evelyn Walker FRESHMEN OFFICERS President................MARCUS AASE Vice President - ADELL THOMPSON Sec.-Tress.......................WILMA AASE Marcus Aase Milo Anderson Barney Barstow Harry Barstow Grant Bump Odin Clemenson Ray Colby Eliner Deutscher Arnold Ehlert Giles Fitzgerald Lawrence Hanson Clair Holmes Everett Weeks Leslie Hovev Arthur Hubbard Julius Johnson Francis Kensinoe Rudolph Marten Leslie Langert Delbert Lindsay Delmar Linse Raymond Moore llans Ness Russel Ringger Miles Wergland Alden Whelan FRESHMEN Wilma Aa.se Gladys Anderson Ruth Anderson Gonstanee Berg Evelyn Cla.fiin Lillian Chi istopherson Dorothy Cleasby Helen Cleasby Laurel Giese Kaye Goss Sylvia Gifford Maurita Grorud Loretta Hanley Bella Hill Sylvia Johnson Margie Kauihoot Adeline Klevgaard Millie Lerum Cleo Nyre Caioline Odegard Myrtle Olson Olga Olson Emma Quale Ethel Roffler Agnes Serum Lillian Serum Lylah Smith Adell Thompson Regina Wild Frances Winter Frances Wright Ruby Wright THE LOST WILL. Rutherford Plantation lay just outside of the small village of Oldfield. Virginia. The land was under cultivation with the exception of two hundred acres. This stretch was left as a wild park to furnish a place for hunting, the ever amusing sport. At the end of the teriitorv nearest Oldfield the owner, a widower, had built a cozy, moderate-sized home where he intended to spend the rest of his life, enjoying the company of an adopted son. North of the house several rods away, was the little colony of huts which were inhabited by the slaves who toiled day after day for their strict but kind mader. •lohn Rulherfo d and his brother Mark were the heirs to the estate of .lohn Rutherford Sr., who had accumulated his wealth by me ms of the slave trade. John, the elder of the brothers, invested his sha e in the Rutherford Plantation, while Mark carelessly spent most of his fortune in his youth, leading a gay life. In spite ol their differences in character the two lesembled each other remarkably, both being tall, heavy-set. dark complexioned men. Mark never married because, as he said, he hated women, but wiser people would have it that the women hated him. In his early thirties, John entered matrimony with a beautiful young woman but their happy life together lasted barely two years. She died suddenly, leaving her stunned and grieved husband to plan alone. To relieve the monotonous and lonesome ordeal of his everyday life, he adopted a little orphan boy, Harry, to whom he was attracted by his sincerity ami honesty. The two brothers did not waste much fraternal love on each other, for in their youth they were incessantly arguing and tpiarreling. but when Mark found that his money resources we:e nighing an end, he resolved to win the good will of .John; not only his good will but also his wealth, which he expected after John's death would become his rightful property, as he was his only relative. He heartily disliked Harry, for he felt that this boy might be the p o.p clive heir. All the more reason why he. Mark Rutherford, should gain tavor in his brother's estimation. So he became a monthly visitor at Rutherford Plantation. One peaceful October morning on Harry's twenty-first birthday, he and his father were resting on a low hill after an enjoyable chase in the woods. After a moment’s meditation Mr. Rutherford said, 'Look, Hairy, and, pointing out the immense expanse of his property, continued. “All this will be yours some day. I made my will several years ago wherein I bequeath to you all my worldly goods. Nothing pleases me more as the years ad-vance that I leave all this in your able hands. “Don’t, father.” replied Harry. “Don't mention death when you aren't yet fortv-tive. and besides. I can't bear to think of a later life, dep.ived of your pleasant companionship.” “The truth, however liaisli and unpleasant at times, must be faced,” responded Rutherford. “Cheer up. my boy. Tomorrow is Mark's visiting day and 1 dare sav we shall fo get all gloomy thoughts about the future in the me rv hunt. Better go and see whether the horses and hounds are in good condition. “Obedient son that 1 am, 1 shall go at once.” was Harry's smiling answer. “But I can't help but feel uncanny in Mark's presence. He seems to glare into my veiy soul with those eyes of his.” That same night John Rutherford could not sleep, try as he would, so he got up at about three in the morning, and. to pass time away he arranged and rearranged his papers and documents of importance which he kept in a desk in a room near his sleeping apartment. As he was thus busily engaged, he was suddenly aroused by a slight tap at the window pane in the rear. He turned quickly but saw nothing. The only solution he could find for tins peculiar noise was that a night bird must have down against the pane by mistake. Once more Rutherfo.d tried to sleep, and in a state of half-wakefulness all sorts of illusions and questions came to his mind concerning the noise he had heard. Was one of the negroes watching him? That was not very likely since their huts were at the other end of his house. Besides, why should one of the slaves regard his business papers with interest? None of them could read. Was it possible that a white man was spying? Did he have enemies? He coidd not tell. He started suddenly when he remembered that his will was in the desk. But why should anyone seek to obtain that ? He dismissed the question from his mind and fell asleep. His dreams were anythng but pleasant. Always could he see a wicked face glaring into the window and once a hand, bony and hideous, clutched him by the arm and then—he awoke and found his brother shaking him by the hand, shouting. “(Jood morning, good morning!” “Aren't you rather early? It isn’t six o’clock yet,” was the answer the astonished host gave. It was not until late in the morning when the hunting party sta ted. Six other friends had also been invited. The hunt was interesting as well as successful and it was dusk when the horn sounded for adjournment. Everyone assembled except John Rutherford. The ho n blew long and loudly, but there was no answer. The company grew impatient, then worried as one minute after the other passed without a response. Finally they decided to investigate and t.y to locate th?ir companion. After a few minutes' ride, Harry came upon a huddled form lying beside a Dee. He gave a cry. pitiful and full of misery as lie sank down beside the dead body of his father. He sounded his horn. Immediately the other horsemen appeared and after a hurried consultation they bore the body of John Rutherford to his home from whence he had gone in the morning so full of life and expectant hopes. Close to the body walked Harry, senseless with giief. The others of the group tried to solve the mystery and arrived at two eon-elusions. Either it was suicide or he was killed accidentally, mistaken for some game when seen from a distance. Yet when weighed on the scales of common sense both conclusions seemed rather un-leasonahle. Why should a man without apparent worries or enemies take his own life? Did it seem possible that he should be killed when all of the company were trained huntsmen and had gone to similar hunts more than a dozen times before? Late into the night Harry's brain worked furiously, lie thought and thought and could dwell only on one thing, namely, that his father had been murdered. He was certain of that. But why? By whom ? Harry was not the only person in the house who spent the night sleeplessly. Mark was in the loom adjoining his brother's. planning the next best tiling to do. lie had advanced so far and must proceed to gain the end he sought. He had but to summon courage to enter John's den. So he slowly and quietly went into the hall, past his dead brother’s apartment, and into the next room. He smiled grimly as lie recognized the desk wherein he knew John kept his mortgages, bonds, contracts and other papers of importance. He smiled triumphantly as he came upon the small locked box which he knew contained the will. Had he not seen it the night before? He thanked his lucky stais that he had chanced to go by the lighted window, and glancing in. there was revealed to him what he had long wished to know, yet never dared ask his brother. He pocket ed the testament and started towards his room. “Confound it! he muttered under his breath as he stumbled against a chair. I hat s the second time I’ve almost given myself away through my carelessness,’’ alluding to the noise his brother had heard the night before. Harry had gone to his father’s room. Still awake, still pondering over the unanswerable questions, he could not find rest. Suddenly he heard an unusual sound in the next room. It sharpened his wits and put his nerves on edge. The door was ajar and there being no light in the room, he could easily peer out into the hall without being seen. He waited less than a minute; then a tall black form stole bv noiselessly. He could see that it went into the 100m which contained his father s body. Harry knew positively that it was Mark: there was no other man in the house who was as tall as lie. This net of prowling around in the dead of night gave Marry more food for thought. The seemingly endless night came to an end at last. Three days passed. During this time Harry lived as in a dream. He could not realize the awfulness of the tragedy and somehow he could not rid himself of a new idea that had come to his mind: that Mark was his father’s probable murderer. He could not. would not think of his father's case as suicide. He knew him too well. The fourth day was the day of the funeral and the atmosphere was made doubly dismal by the steady falling of rain. John Rut he-ford was laid to rest in a secluded spot in the Oldfield cemetery about a ten minute's walk from his erstwhile home. The day after. Mark attended to matters which consisted, of course, of the disposal of John 's wealth. 1 lie aged Oldfield lawyer who had assisted Rutherford in managing his property was called to testify that a will was in existence. The attorney knew that lie had signed one several years ago but searching both high and low did not disclose to them its hiding place. Harry declared and attested firmly that there must be a will and that it submitted to him all the worldly goods that had been owned by his father. lo this Mr. Mason, the lawyer said, I have forgott-n the provisions and if I did remember them nobody would believe me.” It is very likely that John never made a will since he had only one living relative.” responded Mark. Harry s self-control was quite gone and at this remark he flared up and almost shouted. “But the e was a will and altho 1 have never seen it. I know what it provides for. My father told me the very day before his death.” “All bosh!” answered Mark with sarcasm. This completely unnerved Harry. He cried. ’• What! Do you mean to indicate that I’m nothing but a liar? You infernal coward. I give you my word of honor that—” “Who wants words of honor in a case like this. What I'm after is bare facts and proof for them.” Harry had forgotten that it was neces-snrv to up hold his statements with proofs, and he felt rather ashamed of himself because lie had lost his temper. He could do nothing but let the law decide in favor of Mark Rutherford, the only living relative. In the course of a few days all was settled and it was time for Harry to think of the future. Mark soon let him know of his own intentions and one day said lo him, “Listen. Harry! I’m offering you a po sition as supervising manager of this plantation and considering the situation you are in. you ought to be glad to get such a job. “Never!” replied Harry with fervor. “Before I would accept your offer I would do most anything else. It would break my heart to see you master of what Mas my father’s pride and everyday care. I ask of you only one favor. Will you be so kind as to leave my father's rooms unmolested, leave everything just as he left it!” “Oh, 1 might do that. There are plenty of other rooms in the house. “Thanks. Thanks. 1 shall go now and take a farewell of my happy boyhood home.” Soon after, Mark saw Harry strolling up and down, here and there, and he must have spent many enjoyable hours accompanied by his father. It was indeed a bitter farewell for Harry. “Gosh. I didn't think the hoy would carry on so. The sooner he is gone, the better,” muttered Mark to himself. Ilarry left the next day for Richmond about twenty miles east of Oldfield. Before he went, he gave his address to Mr. Mason in ease anything important should arise. Sam. his negro servant, who had grown old in the Rutherford service, was to stay with Mark, but he would rather have accompanied his young master. As soon as Harry was gone, Mark had an iron fence built around the grave of his brother. At one side was a gate with a lock and Im himself kept tin- key. The community did not know whether to think of this act as one of kindness or one of insanity. They attributed it to the peculiar tastes of Mark Rutherford. Two months had passed and although Mark was master supreme and his cherished dream had come true, lie could not feel happy. He had grown thin and pale, and he was restless and absent-minded concerning the daily work. Sam. who watched him closely, noticed that on rather clear nights at about nine o'clock, he always took walks, which led towards the cemetery, and came back late, so fatigued in body and disturbed in soul that Sam began to worry about his master. Often he was heard talking to himself: his eyes bad a look of uneasiness in them; he sought rest and quiet, yet could not find it. One evening as the grave-digger of Oldfield Cemetery returned from his duty, lie observed a tall figure coming into the gateway of the cemetery and walking straight to the Rutherford grave. He had heard of Mark's nightly tramps and be came extremely inquisitive. So he followed Mark and saw him disappear behind the iron fence surrounding John’s grave. The grave-digger stood nearby and listened attentively. There came a despairing cry which seemed to be wrung from a tortured soul. This is what he heard: “Oh, the curse of a stricken conscience! Would to God I could clear myself of this sin. He waited, hut everything was silent so he started home. Mark came back unusually late that night, very unlike himself. The next morning he failed to appear for breakfast and upon investigation. Sam found him still in bed and very delirious. The Oldfield doctor was called ami he pronounced it a brain disease. In his derangement of mind. Mark continually called for Harry, who was sent for by Mr. Mason. Harry soon arrived. When Mark saw him. he sat up in bed and gasped. “I killed—your father. The will—is —in—his grave. Forgive me.” Whereupon Mark Rutherford fell back dead. The funeral was over. When the will was taken from its unusual and appaling hiding place, it was noticed that Mark, in his insanity had tried to unearth it. The ground was dug away to some extent. Harry was happy, yet lonesome in his old home, lie spent much of his time in his father's room dwelling on fond memories. “1 shall invite my friends to spend part of their time with me; but as long as 1 live here there shall be no more hunting parties, he mused one evening. Thus we leave the owner of Rutherford Plantation. —SIDOMA HECK, 22. A BROTHER S REVENGE. On the park bench two white-capped maids sat with heads close together, little heeding the child playing about. Now and then Nora would absent-mindedly call, “Eileen.” The beautiful little girl would to s her golden ringlets and reply. “Hea I is.” More and more engrossed in their conversation became the maids, until Nora entirely forgot her charge. Eileen wandered down the path, looking wistfully at the groups of children playing happily together, but Nora had said that she must not play with the strange children in the park. So the child wandered on alone. Suddenly she heard a voice calling her name. Looking up she saw a tall dark man beckoning to her. “Oh I’ucu ! is oo hea? she said delightedly. “ I is so g ad. No'a won t pay wif me. and I is ‘onesome. I don't know oo much but she won't care if I p ay wif oo ’cause oo's my uncu.” “Sh! I'm not your uncle. Come along. he said gruffly, but softened by the hurt look on her face, he extended his hand and said more softly. “Come along. Instantly she was all smiles, and placed her hand confidently in his. He led her to the other side of the hedge, and lifted her into a long. low. gray runabout. He sprang in after her. and instantly they were speeding away from the park. “Oh! iss is is fun. Is us goin' fa' fa' away? I'll. Humph!” was the reply. The car sped on and soon they reached the open country, with the great, noisy city far behind. The child chattered happily about the new and fascinating country scenery until she became tired, and tel! asleep, with her head on tin soft cushions. Darkness fell over the land and the meon and stars came out. Still the eav sped on. Still the golden head lay against the cushions. The men stopped at a large, white farmhouse. Here he changed the small gray ear for a large one with a dark red body. A small, pale woman joined them, and the journey was resumed, this time back toward the city. The child slept through it all. Mack in the big house. Judge Stanton and his pretty young wife sat side by side planning the future of little Eileen, the pride and joy of their life. She was their only child and must receive the best they could provide. She was now three years old and they must begin to think of her education. Would they send her to the public school? Oh! no. that surely was not good enough. Would they send her to a private school? No. that wouldn’t 10 cither, for they must have her at home with them. Thus the two planned and did not notice how swiftly tin- time was passing until tea was brought to them. '■ hy Mary, is it tea time already? Is Miss Eileen in the nursery? I wonder why she didn’t stop in here.” said Mrs. Stanton. 1 haven't seen either the little Miss or Nora, ma'am.” said Mary. At that moment Nora rushed into the room, pale with fright. She stood for a few minutes looking from one to another unable to speak. “What is it. Nora? cried Mrs. Stanton. At that she burst out, “Lord save me, ma'am. Miss Eileen is lost.” Nora ! Lost! exclaimed the judge and his wife together. “Yes. I know I was to blame. L should have watched her. Hut now she is gone. Maybe drowned or run over or something.” She burst into a wild fit of weeping and Judge Stanton, unable to gain anything bv forequestioning. seized his coat, whispered a few words of encouragement to his wife and set out on his search, lie came home after midnight and dejectedly sought his wife's room. Quickly she came to meet him. Seeing the look of discouragement on his face, she knew that his quest had been fruitless. She took one of his hot hands, and gently patting it led him to a couch, and waited for him to speak. No trace of her. Beatrice. he said. “I have informed the police and they promised to phone me every half-hour, to inform me of their progress. Don't worry. She probably wandered off and will he found in some good woman s home, before morning. Silence followed his announcement, and the stillness of the long night hours was only broken when one spoke a word ot' hope and encouragement to the other. At every ring of the telephone, the Judge sprang to his feet with new lite. Suiel they would say she had been found. Hut each time he returned to keep watch by his wife's side. Thus the hours passed until the early grey of the morning, when the .lodge renewed his search. Eileen awoke in a large luxuriously furnished stateroom of a London-bound steamer. She sat up astonished. What a strange room this was that rocked to and fro in this perplexing manner. What a queer bed she was in and who was that strange woman? “Whea is I? she called out. “And whea is my mama and Noa ? ” The woman rose and came toward her saying. “You're all right, dear, you remember yesterday you were out for a ride and you went to sleep. Well, the car broke down and we're taking you home in a ship.” ••Oh! is it a weal s'ip? she exclaimed. “An is oo coming to visit us? Yes. dear. Now you must dress and have your breakfast and we 11 soon be home.” The woman helped her dress, but instead of the blue silk dress of the day before, she produced a plain, little white sailor, with a cap to match. “Can 1 wear ose all a time? queried Eileen timidly. “Yes. you must be a regular little sailor girl now. replied the woman, as she slipped the dress over her head, and tucked the curls under the cap. The day was an exciting one for the little girl, but toward evening she complained of not feeling well, and cried for her mother. The woman, thinking she was homesick, tried to console her by promising her that they would surely reach home by morning. Morning dawned, but the child was too sick to know or care where she was. All during the rest of that journey she lay ill with a raging fever. She did not know when she was tenderly carried from the ship and laid in a small white bed in a beautiful little house on the outskirts of London. Nor did she know how anxiously the man and woman hovered about her bed as her life hung in the balance. Many times during that illness she called for her father, and mother, and Nora, but when consciousness returned, and she lay pale and thin with her blue eyes sunken and her head shorn of its golden curls, she seemed to have forgotten them, and soon became attached to the kind little woman and rather gruff man. The years have rolled by, and now Eileen is a tall, beautiful girl with a form as perfect as that of some Greek goddess. Her hair has grown long and thick. Her face has lost its babyish look and has acquired an expression of firmness and decision. Her blue eyes and red lips are ever ready to smile. Despite all there is a hint of sadness about her. She has learned that Mr. and Mrs. Brcnthurst adopted her when her own parents died, back in America. She is well treated, and has learned to love Aunt Margie, as she call the woman: but the dark silent man. although always kind and considerate, holds himself aloof, anil no show of affection on her part will bring response. She has received a good education in the best schools of Europe. Now Eileen is all a-flutter. Hadn't Aunt Margie told her that the next week they wotd start for America to find her relatives? She wonders what they will be like and if they will be able to tell her about her father and mother and perhaps show her a picture of them. But before the day is over Aunt Margie complains of feeling ill. The next two days are days of anxiety for the girl, hovering about the sick-bed of Mrs. Brcnthurst. Everything possible is done for her but Mrs. Brcnthurst passes away as quietly as she has lived. She leaves a letter for Eileen and one for her husband. That evening in her own room. Eileen opens the letter. Another letter and a slip of paper fall out. The paper directs her to go to America. In New York she is to open the other letter. These, with a few words of loving farewell, are all. Long, Eileen sits with bowed head, puz- zliiifr out the meaning of the message. Well, at all events she must do as directed. and bid farewell to familiar scenes, lint what would “I'ncle ' say about it f Maybe he would make her stay with him, and then too he might go with her. Impatiently. she awaits the morrow and his decision. The following week sees Eileen on a steamer bound for America. “I'ncle” has plentifully supplied her with money, lb- had sorrowfully bade her good-bye and his last words had been, ‘‘I wonder if you'll ever forgive me, little girl.” She did not notice the words then, but later she recalled them and understood. Eileen reaches New York. The first thing she does is to dive into her bag for the letter. Trembling, she opens it and spreads it out before her. It reads: My dearest little girl. Will you ever, ever forgive your uncle and me? For truly we are your uncle and aunt. No, it is asking too much, but try, dear child, to think kindly of us once in a while when you reach home. I have something which 1 must tell you now. Your father and mother are alive. At least 1 hope so. Your uncle had trouble with his brother, your father. 1 never clearly understood what it was all about. There were threats and angry words. Hasty though your uncle was, he always re pent ed a f t e rw aid. To have revenge on your father, he kidnapped you one day from the park where you were playing. I think, if after the first days you had cried for your mother, I could not have stood it; but would have persuaded your uncle to take you home. Hut that terrible fever obliterated it all from your mind, and your beauty of mind and form became so endeared to me that I could not bear to be separated from you. We have tried to do well by you. And 1 think, dearest, you will agree we were always kind to you. Now you must seek your father and mother who have probably been mourning for you all these years. I tremble at the sorrow we have caused. Their address is: Judge Stanton. 49 Heaeon House, Fifth Avenue, New York. I suppose you wonder at the name, but your uncle changed his. taking mine. Perhaps it is due to that, that you were never discovered. Due to this illness, my thoughts are beginning to ramble, so I will close this letter. hoping you will harbor at least one little mite of forgiveness for us. I shall always love you. in this world and the next. — Aunt Margie Brenthurst Stanton. Judge Stanton and his wife, sorrowful, and gray-haired before their time, stand together at the door of the bright, sunny nursery which has always remained unchanged. “Seventeen veal’s since little Eileen played in here. Ah! how long it seems. Would that we could see her before we die. Let us go on hoping and praying, Beatrice. says Judge Stanton musingly. “Yes, seventeen years—a long, long time. How beautiful it would be to feel her arms about me once more,” replies his wife. ( uick, light footsteps sound along the hall. Looking up the two perceive a neatly dressed young girl coming swiftly toward them. She stops a few feet away, giving them an opportunity to inspect her. A great longing steals into the woman's eyes at the sight of this beautiful young girl so like her lost baby. Eileen. But fearful of disappointment, she dares not utter that one word, trembling on her lips. Softly the girl speaks. “Mother.” At that, all doubts having fled, mother and daughter rush forward and are locked in each other's arms. After one joyful embrace. Mrs. Stanton reluctantly passes her to the man, bright-eyed and trembling with joy. The old house rings with laughter once more, and so great is the joy of reunion, that the past is forgotten and the three even go so far as to forgive the loving, remorseful little aunt, and the hasty, impulsive uncle. MARGARET IRENE HANLEY. 23. □ □ THE FATE OF AN EASTER BONNET. Mary McKay, a stenographer in a large real estate office, had a mother and small brother and sister to help support; so dollars for a new Easter bonnet were not as numerous as she wished they might be. As she stood before the old hall mirror adjusting the well-worn turban of two seasons, she gave a sigh and said. “Mother. 1 really need a new hat of some sort. Mv clothes are getting to look a fright, and it's no wonder 1 don't get a raise.’ “Now Mary, my dear. 1 know your clothes aren't the newest or the best; hut remember, it isn't the clothes that makes a person. But I'll work real hard and maybe 1 can earn a new hat. replied her cheerful, care-worn mother. “Oh, ‘mumsie,’ your .just an old d-e-a-r and a big one at that. and with that Mary was off to work. As the keys of her typewriter clicked. Mary was thinking and scheming for the Easter hat. As the morning hours wore away, in Mary's mind the hat became a reality. She could just picture the pretty little turban, bedecked with flowers and ribbons, setting firmly on her head. Finally. the twelve o'clock whistle blew. Typewriters were covered and office doors locked, not to be re-opened for an hour and a half. daily did Mary trip down the stairs, and instead of going into one of the busier and more select restaurants, she directed her steps to the Banner Lunch. After sin had ordered and received a meager lunch, she sat down at a small, secluded table. After much planning and figuring she arrived at a decision. She decided to carry her noon-day lunch from home, to buy no candy, magazines, or unnecessary articles, and to put the money thus saved towards the Easter hat. With a lighter heart, she returned to the office and went to work with a smile and a happy look on her face. That evening at five-thirty she left the real estate building with a determined step. Instead of waiting for her car. she directed her steps toward her home. It was six-fifteen when a very tired girl entered the small, weather-beaten, but happy home. “ Why. Mary, are you here? When you didn't get here on the usual ear. I thought perhaps you decided to stay in town with the girls. Now you just sit down and I'll have your supper ready for you in a moment. said the little mother. Oh, mother. I have solved the problem! 1 am going to walk to and from work that I may save my money to buy my new hat. replied Mary joyfully. The smiling mother put the scanty, but nutritious meal before her daughter and then said. “Well, I in glad to set- you so determined to save, but don’t miss all the good times. By the way. isn't tomorrow pay dav?“ “That s right, it is. but there is no danger that any extra money can be saved out of that for every bit is needed for food. rejoined Mary. After the meal was finished. Mary washed and wiped the dishes; and then, told her small brother and sister a story while she put them to bed. When this had been done, she returned to the small living room, where her mother was sitting. busily darning stockings. Together they talked, principally of Mary's small wardrobe. Nothing, however, was said of Mrs. McKay's clothes. By the time the lights were turned out for the night, a simple, but complete new outfit had been planned for Mary. It was now only three days before Easter. Mary had saved the sum of twelve dollars with which to purchase, as she termed it, “a stunning lid. For two weeks she had gazed at the window displays in the millinery shops as she tried to select her Easter bonnet. The morning of the second day before Easter. Mary set out for her work with the lightest heart that she had had for many weeks, for this was to be the crowning day. After hastily eating her noonday lunch, she set out with the twelve hard-earned dollars safely in her pocket. She went immediately to Kloisimer's and there, seated before a clear, large mirror, she tried on a number of striking hats. At last she made her decision and carrying a real Parisian beauty in a paper hat bag. she went happily back to work. She had only gone a block when it came upon Mary that she had forgotten entirely about her mother's shabby and worn clothes. It struck her as lightning strikes a house, and she stopped instantly. “Oh how, how could I have been so thoughtless as to have forgotten about dear ‘raumsie, ’ she who has been so good to me?’’ thought Mary. “I will exchange this hat for one for her.” She turned her steps reluctantly but happily back to the millinery shop. As she entered the door, a clerk stepped up to her and asked what she could do for her. “I just bought this hat five minutes ago. The thought came to me as I was walking down the street that I would rather have a hat for my mother. If you would please exchange this one. I would be so glad,” spoke Mary. “My dear girl, we would be glad to exchange it for you, and we hope that the new hat will brighten your mother’s monotonous life,” replied the clerk. Thus the ‘Parisian hat’ was exchanged for a pretty black and grey turban, which as Mary stated was the ideal hat for dear “Mumsie.” And then Mary returned to her work. At six-fifteen Mary again reached home, and today, instead of appearing with a tired and worn look on her face, it was brightened with a smile. She tip toed up to her mother and placed the turban on her head. Then with a laughing voice she told her story with a prophecy that Easter would surely be a happy day for the small McRay family. —Rl'TH SCIIAETTLE. ’23. A MODERN MOSES. Now my boy Moses is certainly a wonderful boy. 1 tell you there aint no finer boy hereabouts. Why, when Moses gets all spruced up of a Sunday in his green dress suit and his tan shoes, along with the purple necktie, which Daisy Snowton gave him last Christmas, he looks like the son of one of them there millynaires that walk the boidevairs, or whatever they call 'em. Along about the middle of September our county fair come off in the town of Bloomer. Liza, my wife, had a bail attack of the rheumatiz come on. and I never did see much fun in wandering around in such a crowd of people without a woman to explain the exhibits and sort of keep one going, so we decided to let Moses go in the old. trusty Ford. Moses is a good boy about the farm and deserved a vacation anyhow. Of course seeing it was fair time and all of the other young folks would be there. I kinda wanted Moses to make a good showing and so 1 asked him how much ready cash he 'lowed lie would lie able to spend. Seeing as how Moses was real bashful about naming the exact amount. 1 handed him my purse, which contained some fifty piper dollars and some loose eh nge. l’ou can never tel! what might happen, and a little change would come in right handy. After his ina hail told him how to propell himself about them grounds, he set out for the city. Liza and I were sitting in the parlor 'long about nine o'clock, me dozing on the couch and Liza knitting in the big Morris chair, when we heard a step on the porch and in walked Moses. I kind o' jumped, not expecting him then, ’count o' not having heard the car: but Liza dropped her knitting in her lap and folded her hands all quiet like. When Moses came in I noticed he acted queer. 1 once knew a man. a sort of dandy that wore too tight collars and his eyes were ready to pop out of his head and his face alias seemed to me like one of them pickled beets what Liza puts in the cellar of a fall. I thought of this fellow when 1 saw Moses. When I asked him, Moses told how lie had spent the day. The crowd had been large, he said, and lie had had a splendiferous time. Yes, he had spent all his money, he said, excepting about sixty cents. lie had tried different games where you throw a ring over a peg an the like of that, and hadn’t won anything except a kewpie doll, which, he said, he had given to Daisy Snowton. lie blushed a mile vhrn he said this and so I figured si c h:d helped him to spend a good part □ □ of that fifty dollars. Finally I asked him if he had put the ear in the garage and he answered that he had busted two tires and had to leave the car in town. Well, hi .a never said a word and T didn't either, but I .just sat there stern like, after Moses had left the room. I thought and thought but I couldn't figure it out nohow. What can make Moses so different from me. I wonder? I suppose it's because young folks now-a-days are more up-to-date, but I can remember way back in my 'teens when I was satisfied with a new necktie to wear and a dollar or two to spend on my best girl, and just how in thunderation 1 could have spent fifty dollars in one day, and at the same time have smashed a perfectly good Ford ear is more than I can see. Rut then Moses is a great boy anyhow, and so I don't begrudge him anything, but 1 do hope he'll settle down one of these days and marry Daisy Snowton. for she'll likely learn him more sense and savin. —MARIK IIANLEY, ’22. “HAMLET'’ It may be said that Hamlet is one of the strongest and altogether the most complete of characters in all literature. Some critics have set forth the theory that Hamlet was mad; but when we watch with what precision apd integrity of morale he carries out his plans, we cannot in any fairness adjudge him such. For surely, we cannot find anyivhere a character so rich in thought and talent as Hamlet. Iiis cleverness and humor relieve and intensify the scenes, while his genius, wisdom and art make them edifying and richly beautiful. His noble character is unquestionable, for his whole life and purpose is permeated with the attributes of the same. His love, so pure, so fine and true, bound him in obedience almost inhuman. For his inbred, delicate. and sympathetic nature was forced by the strength of his love to the completion of a purpose from which by nature he would have abhored and shrunk, and his seemingly unlimited perseveronee in this sets him apart from most characters in life and literature. In carrying out his purpose Hamlet embodied the rare combination of bravery and prudence; in all his daring acts, we find a logic and foresight that inevitably insures him of success in his undertakings. These last tend to prove his clearness and keenness of mind. In short, us a man, Hamlet is affluent in his possession of all noble characteristics and accomplishments. Rest of all. his brilliancy and genius were not assumed or even studied, but rather they were the spontaneous expressions of a truly great man. —LEX SOFTER, ’23. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT Among the many activities and so-called practical courses offered in our high school, it is safe to say that cultural education has not been neglected. The academic, agricultural, commercial, domestic science, and musical departments are offered for study, of which the academic course is the foundation for all other courses. It includes English. Latin, Mathematics, Social Science and applied Science. English. no doubt is the foremost of these subjects, for with a thorough understanding of it the other studies are made easier. This subject is compulsory the first three years of high school and elective the last year. As the Latin language is so closely related to English, we will give you an idea of what this course offers. Four years of Latin are offered—Latin Grammar the first year, Caesar the second year, and Cicero and Virgil alternating the last two years. This is an elective the four years. The Mathematical course includes one year of Algebra and Geometry, which meets the requirements of the state department for graduation. Two elective courses are given to aid pupil intending to AGRICULTURAL The age of experimental agriculture is making rapid strides toward perfection as far as the work of the younger generation is concerned. The boy of today is recognized as the man of tomonow and soon on his shoulders the burden of making the world progress must rest. In his training in any profession, the boy is coming forward with more determination and initiative on his own pait. than has been known heretofore. This Is especially true in Agriculture; to hold the boy’s interest and enthusiasm, the problems must be practical and with a live point to each one. In all schools the courses have changed to meet the conditions. Mondovi has not been slow in keeping the pace with other schools thruout the state, as shown by the results of the contests with out- take work in which more mathematical knowledge is required. These are advanced algebra and solid geometry, which are semester courses offered in the senior year. Social Science course includes American History, Ancient History. Mediaeval and Modern Ilistoiy, Economics, Civics, and Citizenship. This work is begun in the Sophomore year with Ancient History and Citizenship, the first being compulsory and the second elective. In the Junior year History is continued with the elective course in Mediaeval and Modern History. This is the tie between Ancient and American History, the latter being compulsory in the Senior year. Economies, a valuable subject, is elective in the Junior year. The Applied Science course begins with Science and Hotany, both of which are elective during the freshman year. The first is compulsory unless a student has studied Latin. Chemistry is an elective course in the Junior year, while Physics completes this course in the Senior year and is a compulsory subject. DEPARTMENT side schools all over the state during the past year. It might not be amiss to show the type of work taken up during the past year in the different agricultural courses. AGRICULTURE I. There are twenty-four Freshmen boys enrolled in this course, over two-thirds of them being farm boys. A thorough course in study of Crops, applicable on the farm, is taken up. together with work in germination, tests of grains and corn and giain judging. This is continued into the second year, when a more specific application is given. AGRICULTURE II. Twenty-six boys made up this class. Last fall a thorough course in the study 'I 1IK DEMONSTRATION TEAM AT THE MILWAUKEE STATE FAIR, 1921. of weeds and their seeds was taken up, followed by making purity tests of clover, timothy and grain seeds for local farmers. The boys prepared individual weed charts which they could take home fo future reference. AGRICULTURE III IV. This class is composed of students of the last two years. Animal Husbandry. Mechanical Drawing and Farm Eeomonies alternate with Animal Husbandry and Soils. This year llie usual Stock Judging work was taken at first and a study of feeds and feeding, as applied to dairy production and fattening of animals, followed. The above is a brief summary of the work as studied, being supplemented with outdoor and laboratory work. The new agricultural room makes the application of agriculture more complete than it was before, as we were handicapped by not having any specific agricultural room. The above is only part of the work that Mondovi High School prides itself in doing. Its agricultural projects during the summer are among the best in the state. There were a total of eighty-four club members during the past year, in- cluding the grade boys with their hone gardens and plots. The following gives a brief summary of the results of this woik for the season of 11)21: At the Milwaukee State Fair, ti e Calf Club Demonstration Team composed of Aubrey llclwig. James Anderson, and llarrv Barstow, won first place against teams from Omro, Oskodi, Milltown. Monroe. Kan Claire and Green Lake. Mondovi High School Pure Bted Je.sey Calf Club won second place in the State against such clubs as Waukesha County. La Crosse County and several others. A total of twenty-nine ribbons were taken in the individual classes by the hoys, including seven first prizes and eleven second prizes in both the club and open classes. At the Wisconsin Junior Livesto k Exposition held at Madison, eleven first premiums and seven second premiums were won. and various other minor prizes. The great c’imax to the season came when Harry Barstow won the Grand Championship Cup and Banner of the show with his pure bred Jersey heifer calf. The competition was keen and we congratulate Harry on his persistent work during the year. Several other prizes were won at the HARRY BARSTOW AND HIS GRAND ( HAMIMON JERSEY HEIFER CALF local and at the Chippewa Fairs, besides the winning of first place in the Pure Bred Jersey Calf Club at the National Dairy Show at Minneapolis. The above summary speaks for itself. The boys are being trained in work that is going to fit them for the farm or help them in case they should choose to go on farther in school. Another successful year in Agriculture has passed in the Mondovi High School. MUSIC DEPARTMENT One of the great pleasures of our school life in the last two years has been our music. Under Mr. Oldridge’s efficient direction. we have singing once a week. The entire high school meets in the assembly hall and sings standard hymns, patriotic songs, some leading glees, short choruses, and folk songs. The aim for all music work from the beginning of the first grade to the close of High School is the same, namely: To lead the student to love, to know, and to appreciate music in as many phases as possible, that he may have a broad inter est in the subject, and thus make lift fuller and more complete. That a finer appreciation of music is greatly needed scarcely requires proof. Never has music been commercialized to such an extent as at the present; as a result, never have we seen a time when musical taste has been depraved on such a vast scale. The “jazz and the “ragtime are the “dime novels of music. The schools have demonstrated that in many fields their influence counts; many reforms of the past can be traced to the proper utilization of their organized forces; many proposed reforms for the future are planned and already adopted as part of the program of education. The schools can greatly modify the musical lone of the community if they are deter mined to do so. The Girls’ Glee Club is a promising organization. Most of the girls belonging to this organization realize the benefit they receive from such work and are willing to sacrifice for their own welfare. They are working at the present time on two and three part choruses and are obtaining splendid results. Recently, classes in Sight Singing . ml Fundamentals have been organized. These classes are elective, and one-half e edit is given for the yeir’s work. Out of a total enrollment of 200 students. 100 of these have elected this branch of itudv. They are setting their standards high. !l means the beginning in our school of the study of a culture which ranks among the highest. Mr. Oldridge spent a great deal of his time and energy in preparing for the Pageant entitl'd “What Men Live By,” which was given November 25. It was inevitable that the combination of chorus singing, dramatization, and skillful supervision made the presentation of the pageant one of the best in the history of Mondovi High School, as indeed it was. We all realize that the pleasure and knowledge we have gained from our music course will be remembered for many years. DOMESTIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT The Domestic Science Department coy-el's not only Domestic Science, but Domestic Art as well. The Domestic Science deals with the study and cooking of foods. The Domestic Art deals with plain sewing. dress making and household management. The purpose of the course in Home Economics is to supplement the mother's training of girls for their life as future home makers. Ellen Richards says, “Home Economics stands for the utilization of the resources of modern science to improve the home life.” Cooking, a form of applied science, is taught once a week in the eighth grade. In High School the course is elective in the first two years. The chief aim in i cooking is to teach the students how to plan, cook and serve nutritious meals, to purchase foods and calculate their total cost. The work in Domestic Art begins in the seventh grade, where the girls are taught the elementary stitches and their applica-eation to various articles. They learn the use of the machine, and make a cooking uniform for the eighth grade work. Sewing is taught in the first and second years of High School. It is elective. Some work is also given in textiles and home management. It is the aim in sewing and dress making to teach neatness, appropriateness of dress and care in repairing of one’s clothing. This is a very practical and beneficial course. TEACHERS' TRAINING DEPARTMENT The elective course. Teacher's Training. is given in this High School for the putpose of training teachers for rural schools. This course affords the pupil the chance to review such common branches as may be essential for a county certificate and for instuction in elementary pedagogy. For eighteen weeks, the pupils are allowed to observe and practice teaching in the grades under the supervision of efficient teachers. This gives them practice in preparation of lesson plans, supervision of study periods and methods of securing discipline. During the first semester of the third year, in which this course begins. Reading, including story-telling, language, composition and grammar are taught. Arith- metic and geography are included in the second semester’s work. Great emphasis is placed on methods and devices of teaching. The work in psychology is given in the fourth year. During the second semester of the fourth year, the pupils are required to review physiology. A course in school management and administration, in addition to the problems of school room management, are given in the fifth year. During the second semester of the fifth year, a course in methods and observation is given. Seventy-two students have graduated from the Teachers' Training Department and a goodly share of these have desirable positions at the present time. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Tin1 subjects taught in the Commercial Department are Commercial Arithmetic. Bookkeeping, Shorthand and Typewriting. Arithmetic and Bookkeeping are Sophomore subjects; Shorthand is taught in Junior and Senior years and Typewriting is offered to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC The principal purpose of placing the subject of Business Arithmetic in the curriculum of a business course is to cie ate in the student not only the power to figure accurately and rapidly, but to cultivate his sense of perception, exact reasoning. and quick conclusion. Business success largely depends upon the power to perceive, upon direct and current reasoning and upon quick action, therefore the training received in this subject is of great importance to the student of the commercial course. BOOKKEEPING This subject has a practical value to every person. Our method of teaching Bookkeeping is a happy combination of theory and practice and the work is so real and fascinating that the interest of the student is held from the start. The purpose of the course is to teach the student the principles of bookkeeping and accounting and give him enough practice to assure accuracy in applying this knowledge. It covers the elements of Double Entry in a thorough and practical way. 1'pon completion of the course the student will have gained a knowledge of the correct use of the Journal. Cash Book. Sales and Purchase Books, and the Ledger; how to make a trial balance, make statements of tin business and close the Ledger at the end of any fiscal period. SHORTHAND Shorthand is a very fascinating study and a most valuable stepping stone to a successful business career. The idea in studying Shorthand is to take an important place in the commercial world by way of the opportunities it offe s Countless men and women have won fame and fortune through the matchless opportunities that shorthand has presented. The study of shorthand cultivates the mind, awakens the constructive faculties, and trains to accuracy in both thinking and doing. No matter what the vocation of the twentieth century, a knowledge of shorthand and typewriting will make the individual more efficient. In the Junior year a thorough study is made of the principles of the Gregg system of shorthand. The course includes reading and writing exercises and lays the foundation for dictation practice. The second year includes a brief review of the principles, practice in fast note taking, transcribing from shorthand notes, reading from text and “Gregg Writer;” also office practice work to as great extent as equipment permits. TYPEWRITING The work in typing is entirely individual and may or may not be taken up in conjunction with shorthand. Drills are given to secure rytlnu and accuracy. Grade exercises designed to aid the student in learning the keyboard precede letters, tabulating, law forms and speed practice. Much emphasis is laid upon accuracy which is the foundation of all typewriting speed and also upon rythra, a very essential quality in typing. Even with accuracy and speed something vital is missing if you have not the rythm, which in typing means the even timing of the strokes, which does away with tin spasmodic operation, and is evidenced in the typewritten page by work that is of equal density and free from piling. Speed must be developed by continuous practice. □--------■= □ in Football Team. Left End “M” Left Tackle ...JAMES ANDERSON “M” Left Guard “M” Center ..NEWELL ERICKSON .... “M” Right Guard ..GILES FITZGERALD . “M” Right Tackle .. ODIN AASE . Right End .. LEO SMITH “M” Quarter-Back ...ADOLPH OLSON “M” Full-Back ..RALPH SMITH “M” Right Ilalf-Back ..MYLES SMITH “M” Left Ilalf-Back ..ARNOLD SCOTT (Capt.) “M” Substitutes CYRIL BRINKMAN. ‘ M” LAFERANCE HANSON CLARENCE ROBINSON ODIN CLEMENSON HARRY BARSTOW WALTER KOEPP The 1921 FOOTBALL Tin- prospects for h good football team looked exceedingly bright when Coach Thompson made the first call for candidates. The entire backfield returned from the previous year nn ! in the line there were Johnson at end and Anderson and Aase at the tackle positions. With these seven men as a nucleus and with several other promising candidates, it looked as it 1921 would be a banner year for football. Mondovi, 0; Eau Claire, 14. Practice continued throughout the month of September. The first game was scheduled with Hau Claire on October 1. Eau Claire came here with a strong team but they were overconfident and expected to repeat their performance of the previous year with ease. However, they were disappointed, and were satisfied to i 'turn with a 14 to 0 score in their favor. Mondovi put up a splendid fight, but the weight of the visitors in the line was a great disadvantage to the locals’ backfield. Mondovi, 64; Colfax, 0. On Wednesday. October 5, the second day of the local county fair, Colfax came here with a team of unusual weight for the size of their school. With the support of a large local crowd, the team opened up everything on Colfax. and snowed them under a f 4 to 0 score. Most of the seconds were sent in the last quarter and succeeded in putting over a touchdown. Although the game was one-sided, it proved to the large number of rooters present that Mondovi had a team worthy of support. Mondovi, 0; Menomonie, 19. On the Saturday following the Colfax gam?, the team journeyed to Menomonie, where they met defeat by a 19 to () score. The fair and the game played with Colfax only three days before, had put the boys in poor condition, and consequently they were not playing their best. Menomonie. on the contrary, was in the pink of condition and were determined to even the count for their 13 to 0 defeat here the year before. Mondovi, C; Stanley, 6. The two big games of the year were yet to be played. The first took place at Stanley on October 22. and it proved to be the hardest game of the season. “Mike” Smith crossed their goal on an end run in the first quarter, but goal was missed. During the rest of the half Mondovi had the advantage, but the slippery field SEAS twice prevented the same Mike from adding to the score. In the last half Stanley luckily recovered one of their passes which had already been touched by one of our players and went over for a touchdown. Failing to kick goal cost them the game, as no more scoring was done during the game. The Saturday before Stanley had defeated Menomonic 6 to (). so our defeat at the hands of the latter two weeks earlier seemed lighter. Mondovi, 35; Stanley, 7. On the following Saturday Stanley came here with over one hundred home fans to complete their season’s conquests, as they had not yet been defeated. But they were sorely disappointed. for when the final whistle blew Mondovi had marked up four touchdowns, with three goal kicks to match, a safety, and two drop kicks from the hoot of “Ade Olson, for a total of 35 points. Stanley got their lone tally in the second quarter when Myers, the visitors’ fullback, went through the line for a touchdown. The feature of the game was the sensational playing of Mike Smith. He intercepted three forward passes and went through the entire field three times for touchdowns after runs of approximately fifty yards. It was impossible for Stanley to catch our speedy “Mike.” Every member of the team played his best and capped the 1921 football season with a fitting climax. Regarding the season as a whole, it may be considered successful. The team received fine support from the local rooters, and as a result football was made practically self-supporting for the first time. New football suits were also purchased. Several men will be lost to next year's team by graduation. M. Smith. Scott, and R. Smith will be lost to the baekfield. and in the line Johnson at end. Aase and Anderson at the tackles, and Wergland at guard will not return. Brinkman, substitute lineman, also graduates. At first glance the loss seems heavy, but there remain Olson at quarter. L. Smith at end. Fitzgerald at guard and Erickson at center. Several others also will be able to step into the ranks. Knudtson. Barstow. Lindsay and Ruseling should develop into good linesmen, and Robinson should be able to hold down tin other end position. Ilanson and Clemenson can very likely be used in the baekfield. With this material. Coach Thompson should be able to develop a fast, clever team. Basketball Team Barstow Ilelwig Thompson Johnson Hanson Peterson Souter Scott Knudtson Olson Clemenson PERSONELL Left Forward • - - Jewell Johnson Right Forward - - - Adolph Olson Center...............Leonard Peterson Left Guard .... Harry Knudtson Right Guard - - Arnold Seott (Capt.) Coaeh .... Substitutes Forwards .... Aubrey Helwig Odin Olemenson Guards................Harry Barstow Lauerance Hanson Lex Souter E. C. Thompson □ □ Nov. Dec. •Ian. Feb. Mar. 25—Mondovi SC 20 ORES Arkansaw .... 12. —AT— Mondovi. 9 ” 12 Fall Creel: 9— ” 16— 33 Eleva .... 3. Eleva. 48 Eleva .. . 12. Mondovi. 30— 6— 13— 14— 40 Alumni . . . . 18. � � 11 Menomonie ... 2fi. Menomonie. 99 Fall Creek .... 24. Fall Creek. 34 Augusta .... 12 Augusta. 20— ” 27 Black River Falls ... 07 � 35 ... 11. Gilmanton 28— 37 Arl ansaw .... 8. Arkansaw. 4 ” 12 Durand 22 Mondovi. 18— 19 Eau Claire ... 27. Eau Claire 25— ” 24 Durand 28. Durand. 3— 41 Black River Falls . . . .... 18 Mondovi. 7— 36 Gilman Valiev ... 16. � 10— 51 Strum City Team 8. y y AT THK TOURNAM KN’T 16— Mondovi . ... .... 23; Rice Lake 20. 17 ” 21 18— .... 15; Neillsville 33. The first call for candidates for the team was answered by a large squad, among whom were Johnson. Smith, and Olson, forwards; Aase. center, and Scott, guard, all veterans of the 1920-21 team. Knmltson. Peterson, and Clemenson also showed ability on the floor. Only three practices were held before the first game with Arkansaw here. The contest was interesting from beginning to end. the first half ending 8 to 8. When the final whistle blew Mondovi was leading 20 to 12. Fall Creek came here December 2 and succeeded in getting away with a 13 to 12 victory. A field goal by Mondovi was not allowed by the Fall Creek referee and cost Mondovi the game. Smith and Aase were lost to the team for the rest of the season by the W. I. A. A. age limit ruling. This was a serious blow to the team. Peterson was shifted to center and Knudtson was groomed for standing guard. This combination seemed to work well, for they defeated Eleva on the latter's floor 33 to 3. and repeated by a 48 to 12 score here the following week. The game with the old-time alumni players resulted in a 40 to 18 win for the High School. The team journeyed to Menomonie on Jan. fi and were defeated 28 to 11. On the following Friday they played Fall Creek a return game on their f’oor. This was without a doubt the hardest fought game of the season. After being on the short end of the 10 to 15 score at the end of the first half. Fall Crrek staged a comeback and finally nosed us out. 21 to 22. On the following night our boys defeated Augusta on their floor 34 to 12. The team was showing a better brand of basketball than at any time so far. The next three games were victories and from all appearances it seemed as though they would be able to go through the rest of the schedule without defeat. Black River Kails was defeated on their floor, 27 to 7. During the seeond half the guarding was exceptionally close and Black River did not score a point. Gil-manton was the next victim and they went down to a 35 to 16 defeat on their floor. The following night at Arkansaw, our hoys won again, 37 to 8. The next game was with Durand here. A fire the night before had aroused the team for two hours and consequently they were in no condition and Durand won 22 to 12. The team drove in sleighs to Kau Claire on the 18th and was defeated 27 to 1!). A few long shots in the last two minutes put the game on ice for Eau Claire. The following Friday a return game was played with Durand there, and the team was determined to even matters with a win, hut the opponents’ referee called thirteen fouls, of which eight were made, which gave them the game. Our hoys outscored them on field goals, having twelve to Durand’s ten. The next game with Black River Falls here was another win. 41 to 18. The following week two pre-tournament games ere played, the first with the Gilman Valley Giants, resulting 36 to 16 in our favor, and the Strum City Team was snowed under a 51 to 8 score. The next week the sectional tournament was held at Eau Claire. The first game with Rice Lake was won 23 to 20 in a last minute rally. This was probably the most exciting game of the tournament. Fall Creek, the tournament winners, were met the next night. The first half ended 15 to 12 in our favor, but again Fall Creek staged a comeback and took the game by a 34 to 21 score. The next afternoon the team.in poor condition, met Neillsville, but the strenuous game of the night before had left them a crippled team and they were defeated 33 to 15.- Mondovi received fifth place out of eight entrants. Scott was placed on the all-tournament team at the guard position. ( apt. Scott and Johnson graduate this year, but there are left Knudtson, Peterson. Olson. Clemenson. Souter and Iielwig with which to build a team. Although the record of twelve games won and eight lost does not seem up to the average of former Mondovi teams, yet it must be taken into consideration that the teams which defeated us were all of high caliber, such as Menomonie, Eau laire. Fall Creek, Durand and Neillsville. It must also be remembered that lack of practice and a poor playing hall also handicapped the team on larger floors. The team had no opportunity to practice loop shots and consequently were handicapped when they met teams at the tournament which were accustomed to the high ceil-ing. The team wishes to thank the loyal home rooters who have supported them. Dr. F. B. Maher, the local Chiropractor, deserves special mention for his faithful treatment of the team throughout the entire season free of charge. East but not least, the efforts of Coach Thompson to build up a strong team were constant ami faithful, and it was his untiring energy throughout the season which gave the team a strong morale. GIRLS' BASKETBALL. Our girl s basketball team this year was not very fortunate in playing other teams. Not very many of the girls came out to practice, but those few who did come were quite faithful. All the players were new except Leannah Amunson. Evidently they needed practice. Their first game was with Eleva there. Next they played the alumni here. Eleva gave them a return game, and then they went to Gilman-ton. Cnfortunately they lost all their games, but we have promising material for next year. The lineup was as follows: Ruth Claflin and Margaret Fitz- patrick. forwards; Leannah Amunson, center. and Gladys Ilalberg and Gladys Ilei-neck. guards. □ □ DEB A TING LEX SUI TER MARIE On the evening: of December 20. the “try-out” for the debating: teams took place before the Philakean Society. Eight contestants proved themseves worthy debaters. The question was “Resolved: That disarmament to the status of an adequate police force within the next ten years is practicable.” Practicable was defined as the hesl usable means of promoting the peace of the world. Those chosen for the teams were: Negative Wilma I'rness. Arnold Scott and HANLEY RALPH SMITH Marcus Aase. Affirmative Lex Soutcr. Marie Hanley, and Ralph Smith. Our negative team debated at Menom-onie and won. the percentage being 100 per cent to 90 per cent, in our favor. Stanley also defeated Menoraonie. and when her negative came here we lost to Stanley on a percentage of 90 per cent to 95 per cent. After the debate a reception was given to the debaters by the Philakean Society. Refreshments were served, then games were played; and all had a very enjoyable time. ARNOLD SCOTT WILMA CRN ESS MARCUS AASE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Tlio orchestra this year lias about ten members. Practice is held every Monday evening. A large variety of instruments are in use. and their owners are receiving valuable instruction in orchestra music by Mr. Oldridge. They have entertained the Mondovi Woman's Club, and we are assured that the music they produce is of the best quality. This part of our high school activities is not well appreciated, and it will be much better for the school when we have more musicians in this orchestra. Let’s make it better than ever next year. GIRLS GLEE CLUB. The Glee flub this year has about forty-five girls in its ranks. They meet for practice every Friday afternoon. Mr. Oldridge is director and the success of this organization is due both to the efforts of Mr. Oldridge and to the interest that all of the members have taken in their work. The Glee Club affords a splendid opportunity to learn music and singing. The girls have entertained the Philakean Society a number of times and helped furnish entertainment for several public meetings. □ —---— □ STOCK JUDGING. Mondovi has always been active in Stock Judging work and has developed some very good teams, among them the State Championship team of 1919. The team this year, although made up of men with but limited experience, made a creditable showing at the district meet. They won second place, and were ten points behind Gilmanton, the winning team. Teams from Gilmanton, Durand. Cochrane, Arkansaw and Mondovi were in competition. Mondovi and Gilmanton were well in the lead with 1754 and 1764 points respectively to their credit. The next best team showed 1586 points. The contest was held at Gilmanton. The students of Gilmanton high school gave us a good time although the weather was bad. The personell of our team was composed of Wendall Claflin, Julius llaughland, and Oscar Wergland. Although the above graduate, we have some likely material for a team among the following men: Dick Claflin. Aubrey llelwig. Oral Claflin. Elmer Hast, Lester Moy, and several others. From this group we should have a team next year which shall rank among the winning teams. FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE RECEPTION The Freshman-Sophomore reception was held in October. At this time the Freshman were admitted into the ranks of high school by being properly initiated. Stunts were provided whereby each one. after he had satisfactorily performed his duty, was dubbed a Freshman by wearing of the green. Much laughter was. of course, in order. Other amusements were also provided, such as “shooting the shoots,” the visit to the den of horrors, and the animal fair. Some of the teachers instituted a cracker-eating contest, which livened things up a good deal. Slips were drawn for partners for the refreshments and we know from all reports that every one spent a very pleasant evening. DECLAMATORY AND ORATORY. Declamatory. Ilelene Thamara........Lucille Robinson Zingerella (Gypsy Flower Girl).... ...................Ruth Schaettle Oratory. Tlie Power of Purpose.. .Newell Erickson The New South..............Marcus Aase There were a number of students who contemplated entering the local preliminary contest, but when the night for the contest was at hand, the only contest nits for declamatory were Lucille Robinson and Ruth Schaettle; for oratory. Marcus Aase and Newell Erickson. These received first and second places respectively in declamatory and oratory at the preliminary contest held at the high school on Thursday, April 14. On April 28 these contestants journeyed to Arcadia, where they represented the M. H. S. at the League Contest. The oratorical contest took place in the afternoon at the high school auditorium. An anxious audience awaited the decision of the judges, who were secured from the La Crosse Normal and Winona Normal Schools. The judges awarded first and second places to Arcadia; third place to Newell Erickson, and fourth place to Marcus Aase. our representatives. In the evening lie declamatory contestants fought a hard and enthusiastic fight. The competing declaimers were from Galesville and Arcadia. The girls faired a trifle better than the boys. Arcadia received first; Lucille Robinson second and Ruth Schaettle third place. Lucille Robinson represented our school at the district contest at Eau Claire on Friday, May 5th. Competition was keen, and although she was not ranked among the three winners, she acquitted herself with great credit. THE PHILAKEAN SOCIETY Our Philakean Society this year has over a hundred members. This enables us to give longer programs and have the new members take part also. Our programs usually consist of music of some kind, either a vocal or an instrumental piece, a debate on some interesting subject. a paper or article on some topic of interest, readings, and other numbers such as a spelling match, newspaper, and current topics. For each debate, paper, or like part in the program, the person is given one credit. Each member of the Society must have three credits at the end of the year. Dues are fifteen cents, payable every twelve weeks. Our officers for the first twelve weeks this year were: Arnold Scott, president; Wilma I’rness, vice president; Edith Brown, secretary ; and Alice Haldorson, treasurer. For the second twelve weeks they were: Wilma Urness, president; Marguerite Aase, vice president; Livia Schaettle, secretary. and Richard Black, treasurer. The evening of Feb. 21. two one-act plays. “Rooms to Let, and “The Obstinate Family” were given at the Grand Theatre. Admission was 25 and 35c. In all. sixty-five dollars was realized. This will serve to keep the Society out of debt for some time at least. This Society is a fine institution for the school, as it gives splendid training in public speaking. We hope that it may be continued, and that it may develop as long as the school exists. THE CARNIVAL Our annual High School Carnival was held the afternoon and evening of Dec. 17. There were numerous attractions. The first, noticed as one entered the building, was the candy sale held by the Domestic Science Girls. All who bought know how good it was. Next in line was the amusement chamber, where first your fortune was told, and numerous stunts were provided for the spectators, and then a handshaking was forced upon you, the other party being an electrified skeleton. Lastly. you were placed in a wheelbarrow and wheeled out the door. Across the hall was the famous “street-car scene,” showing a family's first ride on a street car. It was well given, and surely worth the fivc-cent admission fee. Farther on was a pretty little Japanese tea-room, where some grade school girls, under the direction of Miss Shervev, made and served tea and wafers. They also sang several songs, which were well rendered. Another booth on the lower hall was a hoax showing “A Scene in Greece.” and “Beauty and the Beast.” The Scene in Greece was a picture placed in some kind of grease, and Beauty and the Beast was a book by that title. Upstairs. Mrs. Jessie Dillon had a representation of the Wash- ington conference, and the signing of the treaty. It was instructive, and also entertaining. as well as being well put on. In the next room was a minstrel show. 5 es. a “minstrel” show in every sense of the word. Each performer carried out his own individual ideas of a darkey by his acting. As one left this room for the main corridor a large placard. “Beauty Chorus.” aroused interest. After being admitted and as the entertainment proceeded, one became more and more interested. The entire act was original and carried out very cleverly by the boy “Beauties.” Tickets for votes for Carnival Queen had been on sale all afternoon and in the evening as well. The contestants were Edith Brown. Alice Ilaldorson, Wilma Aase. Marguerite Aase and Gladys Ilei-ncck. Each vote was sold for five cents, as were the tickets to the other attractions. Edith Brown won and was crowned Queen. In all, about $135 was realized and turned over to the Students’ Association. Our Carnival this year was a great success, and we hope that the future will hold more and better ones for this city. PICTURE EXHIBIT A picture exhibit was held the evenings of Jan. 12 and 13. Admission of 10 and 15 cents was charged. A large art concern had made an offer to send the exhibit. giving 20 per cent of the money received for sales to the agents. All of the world's most famous pictures were displayed in various sizes. Such a chance to see a fine lot of pictures for so little is very rare, and that the chance was appreciated was shown by the large attend- ance. A short program was given each evening in the assembly room. As at the Carnival, we had a Japanese tea room, where light refreshments were served. It was quite an attraction. In all, about $31.00 was netted, which is to be used to buy pictures for the schools. We shall enjoy some new pictures in our assembly room. We are glad that the townspeople appreciated the exhibit, and we hope to conduct others in the future. □ □ If perchance those jokes are punk. He not the kind that knocks. Hut help to make them better, Throw a lemon in the box. Coach Thompson: “What this team needs is life.” Harry Knudtson: “Oh, my, don’t you think thirty days would be enought” “Have I got the pleasing expression you want?” asked Joe Ellenberger. “Yes,” replied Mrs. Sagen. “I think that will do very well.” “Then hurry up. please. It hurts my face.” Mr. Grueneisen: “Livia, stop your talking.” Livia: “I'm not talking.” Mr. G.: “No. you just got Ihrough.” 'Twas midnight in the parlor. 'Twas darkness everywhere. The silence was unbroken, for There was nobody there. HEARD IN ENGLISH IV. Miss Jones: “What do you know of Milton T Joe Ellenberger: “Milton was the poet who wrote ‘Paradise Lost,’ then his wife died and he wrote ‘Paradise Regained.’ ” Miss W.: “About how much time do you spend on your Latin?” Francis K.: “One hour, railroad time.” Miss W.: “What do you mean?” F. K.: “It includes all stops.” Mr. Dodge: “What is the meaning of vortex ?” Oscar Wergeland: (Excitedly) “Oh, I know. It's the extra cent on ice cream and movies.” Joe Smith: (Having bad luck in Chemistry test) “My brains aren't working this morning. I guess they froze up on me. Mr. Thompson: “You should have put alcohol in the radiator.” DID YOl' WAKKT Tin wind crept home in his stocking feet, When the hour was late and wee. Hut though he wanted to he discreet. Hi slipped on a squeaky tree. Senior reading poetry: “I am scant (fat) and I am fat (scant) of breath.” Miss S.: in Physiology: “Sylvia, what is the Spinel” Sylvia: “The spine is a long limber bone. Your head sits on one end of it and you sit on the other. THE GRIEF OF MR. OLSON. I sent my son to High School. With a pat upon the back. 1 spent a thousand dollars. And got a quarterback. County Nurse: “What is your na i n-ality?” Myles Wergland: “Buffalo County.” Miss Greenheck: “If Shakespeare were alive today, wouldn't he be looked upon as a remarkable man? Margaret Fitzpatrick: “Sure he would. He would be 300 years old.” The Dark One: “I am a brunette and have lately been becoming more and more so. Can you prescribe something for the face? Answer: “Try Soap.” HAVE YOl EVER .SEEN— A sheet from the bed of a river? A hair from the head of a hammer? A shingle from the roof of your mouth? A potato with a black eye? Dandruff fall off a dome? A bite from the teeth of a comb? Mr. Thompson: “Percy, sit down in front.” Percy: “I can't.” Senior: (To Mr. Grorud.) “I don't like these photos at all. I look like an ape.” The photographer favored him with a look of lofty disdain. “You should have thought of that before you had them taken.” was his reply as he turned back to work. When Cupid hits his mark he usually Mrs. it. Lex Souter: “I shall never marry until 1 meet a woman who is my exact opposite.” Lucille R.: (Encouragingly) “Well, Lex, don’t worry. There are plenty of clever girls left.” THE EXPERIMENT Sonny tasted his dad’s home brew, Just to see what the stuff woidil do. But when lie attempted to leave the spat Said home brew commanded, “Tho.i shalt not. That's why dad coming down the stair. Found his poor son lying there. Senior: “Where have you been?” Freshman: “To the cemetery. Senior: “Anyone dead? Freshman: “All of them.” LEARI) AT THE HALL Mvles Smith: “May 1 have the next dance?” Gladys Heinetk: “If you can find a partner.” Miss Greenheck: “Is pants singular or plural?” Ruby Wright: “If a man wears ’em it’s plural. Miss G.; “Well, if he doesn’t?” Ruby It.: “It's singular. THE EQUIVOCAL HEN. Cackle, cackle, little hen. Thus you fool the wisest men. How to know, they long have tried. Whether you have laid or lied. V ife: “How did you get along while 1 was away? Husband: “I kept house for about ten days and then I went to a hotel.” Wife: “A hotel? Why didn’t you go on keeping house?” Husband: “Couldn't. All the dishes were dirty.” HIGH SCHOOL VIEWPOINT There’s a heavenly sensation. Coming somewhere from above. And the wise man calls it passion. And the stupid name it love. The wise man says it’s senseless. And the foolish says he lies. But in my own opinion It's folly to be wise. A fine assortment of Spoon Baits, Spinners. Plug Baits. Heels. Enameled and Braided Silk Casting Lines, Bass and Trout Flies. — aml Braided Silk Casting Lines, Bass and Trout Flies. ‘ ALL TACKLE GUARANTEED TO BE OF WINCHESTER QUALITY.'’ j MONDOVI HARDWARE CO. The Winchester Store. 1IIIIIIIIIIIIC JllllllllllllkSIIIIIIIIIIIICSIlllllllllllC 3lllllllltmf 3IIIIIIIIIIIIC 3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC i|(||||||||IK3llllllllllll( 3IIIIIIIIIIIIC IHIIIIHIIIir 3IIIIIIIIIIIIC 2lllllllllllir JIIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIII . WMMHMHMt .................... TTfinmWfflMW— I——LJWUILLI. „ t The 1922 WINCHESTER FISHING CONTEST CONTEST OPEN TO ALL, NO ENTRANCE FEE. WINCHESTER HUNTING RIFLES FOR PRIZES. The classes are Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Small and Large Mouth Black Bass. Ask your Winchester dealer for particulars. We are HEADQUARTERS FOR WINCHESTER FISHING TACKLE, which enjoys a wide popularity. Bamboo Fly Rods Steel Fly Rods Bamboo Bait Rods Steel Bait Rods Bamboo Bait Casting Rods Steel Bait Casting Rods AT THE MASQUERADE. Mary had a chaperone, Well trained without a doubt. M hen Mary went inside to dance, The chaperone stayed out. And when she came out on the porch. Because the room was hot. Well,- everywhere that Mary was. That ehaperonc was not. Ruth: (In a canoe) “Don't you think we ought to hug the shore?” Newell: (Ambitiously) “Why the shore?” Miss Jones: “Why didn't Alexander Pope graduate from college?” Leo Smith: “Because he never went.” HEARD AT MENOMONIE. Miss Wilkinson: “Their faculty are a good-looking group: I can’t sav much for the ladies, but the men are.” Said Pat: “I wish I was half Irish and half Jew.” ” Why is that?” asked Jewell. “Because,” explained Pat. “An Irishman is always wanting a dollar, an’ a Jew always has one.” Harry Lurndahl: “I don't think I should get a zero in this exam.” Miss Meisekothen: “Correct, but that's the lowest mark I know of.” “I)o you think, dear, you vou!d love me any better if my hair were sou “ other color?” . . I ” I dou't Jpiow. What other colors have you?” Miss Meisekothen: “Can't you find something to do?” Julius J.: “Gee whiz, am I expected to do work and find it too?” An officer at a camp decided to see for himself how his sentinels were doing duty. lie was somewhat surprised at overhearing the following challenge: “Halt, who goes there?” “Friend, with a bottle.” “Pass friend, halt bottle.” Judge: “Where were your supporters in this crime?” Prisoner: “I had them on. Judge.” “It is impossible to make the Freshmen understand their ignorance, for it requires knowledge to perceive it.” A. J. FEDT 1 Farm Power, Water, Heating and Lighting Systems. 1 The Direct Route to consumer ...MNNtlMMMlNNMMtllMUNMC 1IIIUMNM ...Oil IJIIIIIinlllKlillllllllllltJUIHUIIIIIt JIIIIUUIIIIMlillHilHIKJIHIIIIIIIIIC J IIIHINIIi:]1IIIIIIHIH( j MARCOU’S 1 Meats: and : Groceries Prime Ribs of Beef and Nice Juicy Steaks always on hand. £ = I We buy Eggs, Poultry, Veal and I Hides. c iiniiiiHint ilium iiimit Freshmen ................. Irresponsible Sophomores.................Irrepressible. Juniors ................... Irresistable. Seniors.................. Irreproachable. He said to her over the telephone, After his weekly visit: “Dearest will you marry me?” “Why, yes,” she said, “Who is itf Edith Brown: “You make me think of Venus De Milo. Pat: “But I have arms.” Edith: “Oh. have you!” Mr. Oldridge: “Let’s warm ourselves up singing the scale, do, re. mi. do. The boys hold do. and the girls hold me.” Girls: “Help!” Miss W.: (Correcting mistake in M M History class) “You don’t mean men married monks. You mean men married nuns. ’ ’ Arnold S.: Yes, they did. And they still do.” Miss W.: “Do what?” A. S.: “Marry monkeys.” Miss Shervev: “Maurita, your mouth is open.” Maurita G.: “I know it. 1 opened it.” Miss Wilkinson: “What are the chief products from Norway.” Lex Souter: “Fishes.” Three little freshmen, three little freshmen See how they run, see how they run. They sent a senior sprawling, And thought it was great fun. Mr. Dodge1 “The law of gravity keeps us from falling off the earth when we are upside down.” Lawrence Hanson: “But how did folks stay up before that law was passed?” Bemita II.: “Ilis face is emancipated.” Margaret D.: “Ila. ha. Listen to the Senior. You don’t morn emancipated. You mean emaciated or haggard.” B. II.: “No, I don't. I guess when a person is emancipated, which means set free to earn his own living, he is emaciated, too, for he is usually half starved, in such a case.” THETIRE HOSPITAL CHAS. REED, Prop. | Tires, Tubes, Tire Sundries Vulcanizing a specialty. CHAS. LEE Mondovi’s Home of Music Victor Talking Machines, Edison Sonora Phonographs and Records. Fisk Cord and Fabric Tires. 1 ... ..................................................................... TRUTH WEARS NO MASK. WITHOUT HEALTH LIFE IS BUT THE IMAGE OF DEATH. F. B. MAHER, D. C. Chiropractor. MONDOVI, W S. Branch Offices: ELEVA and STRI'M. F. PAT LINDSAY, D. C., Assistant A CHEMICAL ROMANCE Said Atom unto Molly Cule, “Will you unite with me?'’ And Molly Cule did quick retort, “There's no affinity.” Beneath the electric light plant's shade Poor Atom hoped he’d metre. But she eloped with a rascal base, And her name is now saltpetre. A word on the cuff is worth two in the book. PROBLEM IN PHYSICS. Joe E.: “Three men were standing under a small umbrella and none got wet.” Wendell C.: “Why?” Joe E.: “It wasn't raining.” Mary had a little curl That hung beside her ear. And when she went to bed at night It hung on the chiffonier. At first Lex Souter gave us to understand that he wasn't at all attracted to the fair sex, but of late we arc beginning to doubt his statement. SHAKESPEARE AS A GRIDDER Has it been realized that the great William Shakespeare was a football player? The following quotations offer proofs: “Down, down.”—Henry IV. “An excellent pass!”—The Tempest. “A touch, a touch, I do confess it!”— Hamlet. “Well placed!”—Henry V. “More rushes, more rushes!”—Henrv IV. “I’ll catch it 'ere it comes to ground!” —Macbeth. “Let him not pass but kill him rather!” —Othello. “We must have bloody noses and racked crowns.”—Henry IV. “But to the goall”—Winter's Tale. —The Daisy’s Chain. Teacher: “Why are the summer days longer than the winter days?” Student: “The hot summer causes expansion and the cold winter causes contraction.” At a Freshman meeting: “I nominate that we adjourn.” :uiHiiiMHCJiiiiiUHin(iiiiiiHNinfiiiiiiiiiHni:immiiiii(iimiiiHiNt miiiiiniii’Himiiimimiiiuiiii!!iiiHiiiiiiiumiiniiiHiiiimNHii� )iiiNiiiiitti)HiHmiiiiiliiiiiHiiiiic� iiiiiiNiiir- . Greet Your Friends With YOUR PHOTOGRAPH From MRS. SAGEN’S STUDIO. ! •Mi :3IIIIIMIIIIir]llllllllllfir JIIIIIIINIIICSUIIIIIIIUIUNINIIIimr JlltllllNIIICaillllllllllK3IIIIIHNIHC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC2llllllllllllC3IIIM|||llllC3llll|lllllltt : ❖ jaiminmtniiHiimin !iimiiMiit]iiiiiiHiiii!]MmiHiii[iiiiiiiMHiiiiiiMiiiiiiuc)iiiiiiiiiiiic'iuiiiiiwit:iiiiiiitiiiir:mi{iMiii(:umniiiiit)iiiiiiiHiii(iii'iiiiiiiiitjiiHHiiiiiit iMNiimii( EDUCATION In reviewing the past, we are confident that an education pays, both materially and otherwise. In fact, when interest in education lags or wanes entirely, the community and the nation in general show unmistakable signs of retrogression and decay. This Bank, therefore, is vitally interested in the Mondovi schools, and it is to be hoped that Mondovi boys and girls will make the most of yieir present school opportunities. During your spare hours and vacation periods your yearning for a higher education should prompt you to work and save. In this laudable undertaking, the FIRST NATIONAL will be glad to assist you. | FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Mondovi !S, G. GILMAN, President. P. A. WHELAN, Cashier. It. SOUTHWORTH, Vice President. GKO. ESBKN8EN, Assistant Cashier. I JOSEPH SILVERNESS, Assistant Cashier. OLDEST AND LARGEST BANK IN THE COUNTY. .7 :iiiiiiiiiiii(]iiiiiniiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiit]miii(HiiitiiiiiiiHiMir]iiiiiiimii(]iiiiiiiniiiniiimiiiiiir]iniimiiiit)imimiiiiniiiniimiir]iiiiiiiiiiuciiiiiiii� iii[!iiHmiHurjiiiiiiiiiim� iiiiiiHinc. i TIME WORKS ITS CHANGE--------------BUT Will Raymond Steinke ever be six feet tallt Will Giles Fitzgerald ever weigh 75 pounds? Will Mr. Dodge ever give a ten? Will Gladys Heineck ever stop talking? Will knockers ever cease? Will a Freshie ever be anything but green? Will Latin ever be easy? Will vacation ever come? Will Julius Johnson ever cease to whisper? Will one ever see Leo Smith in a serious frame of mind? j EDE WULFF 1 i I ! BUY YOUR BREAD I | Dealers in Gas Engines, Spreaders, Binders, From Waterloo Boy 1 Tractors. 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Pat and Mike Little Minister.................................Lex Souter The Harvester................................Josiah Smith Freckles...................................Marcus Aase The Girl of the Golden West................Miss Greenheck Luck of the Irish..........................Anne Gleason Little Men............Everett Weeks and Francis Kensmoe The Cricket.............................Miss Meisekothen A Madcap...............................Margaret Fitzpatrick Girl in Ten Thousand.......................Miss Wilkinson Who Cares?.................................Gladys Heineck Wild Fire...............................Elizabeth Brown The Tin Soldier............................Joe Ellenberper Sisters..................Magdalene Voll and Selma Thorson The Reason Why..............................Mr. Grueneisen Tempest and Sunshine.......................Miss MeGlasson Stepping Heavenward.........................Mr. Thompson SMITH BROTHERS Pool and Billiards. 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Why does a cow after eating green grass and drinking colorless water, give white milk and yellow butter? Mr. G.: “I give up. Mr. T.: “What else besides oxygen is in the water? Rinks N.: “Fish. TEACHERS Remember, absence makes the heart grow fonder. EXAMS TIIE SENIORS MIGHT PASS. 1. When was the war of 1812? 2. Who is the author of Macaulay’s “History of England?” 3. What two countries were participants in the Spanish-American War?” 4. In what season did Washington spend his winter at Valley Forge? 5. Tell about the Swiss Navy. 6. In round numbers, what was the duration of the Hundred Years' War?” Wilma Urness: (Reading in Shorthand) “He changed (jammed) his clothes in his suit ease. Arnold Ehlart :“Mav I raise my hand?” Mr. Dodge: “What for?” Arnold: “I want to ask a question. Mr. T. :“Name a liquid that will not freeze.” Winthrop Nogle: “Hot water. “Bobby come into the house this minute; I want to give you your bath. “Now. ma. don’t order me ’round so or I’ll get irritated like pa. • )iiiiiniiiii(iiiiiiiiiiinuiiiiiHHiniiiiiiiiiiiiii[inHtmmiNiiiiiumiii]iiiiiiiiiimiHiuuiiiiiiitiiminm[|iiiiiiiiiiiir)iiiuiiiiiuiiiii«imiM)iiiiMiimiiiuiHHiiiiii|iHiiiHiiii:wmNiiin[ PROFIT By our experience and assure success for your annual by taking advantage of our college and high school annual service. I BUCKBEE MEARS COMPANY St. Paul, Minn, j Designers and Engravers of High School and College Annuals. 3lllimniflCIIIIHHIIII«Ciillll� IMIlK3l Nff 3llllllllllllt3IIINII1imCJIIIIlliyillC3llllllllllllC3l -aiiimuiiiiCJiMi«uiniicJii:iiNMiM:iiiuiiiitiiic� siiiiiHiii:3iiH � lll!llll1IIC]IIIIIIIIMIIClllllll1IIIIIMHIIII ntMeillllinilllirilllltMlllllt]lllllllllill(]IMIIIIHIIIC3lllllllllllltlllllllllllllCllllllllMllltlHIHIIIIIIII lillllllllllltllllMlllllliriinilltinlKlIlimilllMt BERG’S DRUG STORE Headquarters for Drug Store Merchandise of the Better Kind. J. B. BERG, 09, Prop. iiir}miiiiiiiii[imiiimiiit]iiiimiiim]iiiiii iiiiinuiiiiimiiciiiiiiiiiiiuoiiiiiiiiiiiKiiimiiiiiiitimiiiiiMmiMiiiiimiioniiiiiimiomiiiimiiniiimmiiiomiiiimiiiii Old Lady (To grocers boy): “Don't you know that it is very rude to whistle when dealing with a lady?” Boy: “That’s what the gov'nor told me to do, mum.” Lady: “Told you to whistle?” Boy: Yes'm. lie said if we ever sold you anything we’d have to whistle for the money,” Fair maiden: (A summer boarder.) “Ilow savagely that cow looks at me.” Farmer: “It’s your red parasol, mum.” Smith: “Is he as lazy as they say he is?” Jones: “Yes, he told me yesterday if it gets any warmer he was going to hire an artist to draw his breath for him.” LOGIC, Pl'RE AND SIMPLE. Mr. G.: “Why is a Democratic or Republican candidate always elected instead of a candidate of one of the minor parties?” Bill Myers: “Because he receives the larges number of votes.” Mr. G.: “And why does he receive the largest number of votes?” Bill: “ Because the people vote for him.” Miss Greenheck: “Tell us the meaning of the passages where Ceasar says that a coward dies many times before his death and a valiant man but once.” Ade: “A coward s a coward and the other fellow—well, when he dies—he is dead.” SAFE AT LAST Senior (telling long yarn to Freshman) “We had more than a mile to go to get out of the forest, when we heard the howl of a pack of wolves behind us. I strained every muscle, but all in vain. Now I could hear their panting breath and at last I felt their muzzles touching me when ____� � Freshman: “You must have felt good.” Senior: (Amazed) “Good! Why?” Freshman: “When you found they had their muzzles on.” Benson: “Why did you marry into a family where there are so many daughters?” Jackson: “Oh. that’s very simple; any man would rather have one-eighth of a mother-in-law than a whole one!” •: 3IIIMIIIIIIir JIIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC]lllllllllllK:illMI lllll(3l|||||||(|||CJ||||IUIIIIIC2IIIIIIIIIIIIC3lll«IIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC3llllllllll||C3IIIIIIIIIIIIC2llllllNIIIIC2IIIIIIIIIIIIC3lll||lllllllC r ! I j MONDOVI CO-OPERATIVE j EQUITY ASSN. I A Real Co-operative Organization. Agricultural Progress - is Our Aim. I R. J. TANNER, Mgr. Mr. Thompson: ‘‘Trace the origin of Poland China Hogs.” Sophomore: Poland China came from one breed, originating from another breed, and coming from another breed and coming from Poland.” Question: What causes wolf teeth in horses? •Tim Voll: ‘ The greatest factor is sandy soil. The horses in reaching for grass get a month fidl of sand, thus wearing the teeth down like a file.” He told the shy maid of his love. The color left her cheeks; Pitt on the shoulder of his coat. It showed for several weeks. Pierce R.: ‘‘There are certain words I can’t say.” Miss MeGlasson : ‘‘What, for instance?” Senior: (Informing a Freshman) ‘‘Sav. it 's March 20. Do you know what day that is. Freshie?” Freshman: “No.” Senior: ‘‘Why, it‘s Friday all day today.” Phone 122 iiiimiiiiuuiNHiiuKiiiiiinmuciiiiiuiiiiiiniimimiiitiiiimiMiiiiiuimiiuiciiHmiHuic . WHO IS IT? Amo. amas, I love a lass, I love her to distraction. She ruins all my finest work. I cannot solve a fraction. I dwell in joyous ecstacies And every class doth bore me, For what care I for theories When she is there before me. The teachers lecture, preach and scold, My actions make them furious. 1 think they're maybe getting old. And so they think them curious. Arnold Ede, (reading in Shorthand.) ‘‘Grocer, to small boy—Well. Bud. what do you want to buy—a kootie?” “She gave the tramp an appal.” (apple) Nellie Eide: (In History examination.) ‘‘He lied in drunken bacar.” (drunken debauchery.) Miss Jones, in English IV.: ‘‘Wendall. will you sit next to Edith. I don't think she will bite you.” Wendall: ‘‘Will you Edith?” Edith: “No, you don't look very palatable.” Buffalo County’s Foremost Store Where you can choose from twice or thrice the choice and where you receive price plus quality SCHAETTLE BROS. I The busy home for the better quality Hart Schaffner Marx Suits for men and young men. ....................................................................................uiiiiitmiiiicjimi miiiic mmHHmciimitiiiiicMimimiiiifmimiMir 1 At Graduation Time your friends expect Your PHOTOGRAPH Be Photographed at THE : GRORUD STUDIO Next to Postoffice Mondovi Jllllltllim C 2IIIIINIIIIIC ....... ---Trade At---- HANSON HALDORSON Mondovi’s Only Exclusive SHOE and CLOTHING STORE The Home of Kuppenheimer’s and Ed V. Price’s SUITS and OVERCOATS DR. REED’S and WEBER BROS.’ SHOES A Complete Line of Furnishings Zmmmijmmmmmmsammmmmmmmi.—.tawwmtjaaNiMMMtMMKnMmJMuawMmanMMmiiNMi Soph.: “How far is it between your ears?” Fresh.: (Measuring) “This far.” Soph.:“ Wrong. One block.” “To err is human,” but when you make a mistake your teacher never uses this quotation. Senior: “How many men are there in the Sophomore class.” Junior: “About six.” Senior: “Is that all!” “Yes, but Uie rest will grow up eventually.” We have not yet ceased to wonder at Wilma I'rness' great ambition “for the love of Mike.” Miss W.: “Who was one of the foremost leaders in French literature at the beginning of the French Revolution? Lenore G.: “Solitaire.” (meaning Voltaire.) GEOGRAPHY The moon affects both the tide and the untied. Senior: “They say that the end of a train is the most dangerous part to ride in.” Myles Wergland : “I don't see why they don't take it off.'” Mother: “What’s this 60 on your card.” Dick C.: “That's the temperature of the room.” Jack: “Bob lost his hat again.” Leo: “How d ya know?” Jack: “I can’t find mine.” First Freshman: “I hear you have a new baby at your house.” Second Freshman: “Oh, can you hear that far?” Gin a body stick a body With his fontain pen, With his fountain pen. Stick him back again. San Jose (Cal.) Hi. HEARD IX ENGLISH Teacher: “Give the principal parts of the verb “set.” Rovce Q.: “Set, hatch, cackle.” [CiiiiiiimiKiiimunMituiiimiiiiio: CLEMENSON JOHNSON General Merchandise Farm Produce MONDOVI, WIS. • HIIHIMIIIIClUlllllllllltllllllllMIIKJIIIIIIIIlWClIIIIIIIUIlirillllUIIIIIICJlIIIUIIIIIICIIIIIIIIIIIIICHIIIIIIIIMirnnilltllllllHIIIIIIIIIIlCHIIIIIIiliHlHIIIIIIIIIIlUinilUIIIIHJIlM'lllllltCJIIIIIIWlHt : 'iiiniuiiitttJiiiiiiiniiitiiiiiuiiiinoifui.niiii.'iiiiiHiiitm imntimii:' • lllillllllllK3IIIIIIIIIIIIC JIIIIIMIIIIIC JllillillitMC3lllllllllllir]IIIIIM(IIIIC3llllllllllllC:illflllllllic3tlllllllllllC3IIIIIIIIIIIIC Jllllllllllltc3IIIIHIIIIIH lillllllllllic3IIIIIIIIMIIC Jlllllllllltir j C. C. SNOYENBOS Your Jeweler Sells GIFTS THAT LAST For all occasions. Our special gifts for Gradua- I I tion will more than please. They are gifts that will | 1 be cherished with the thoughts of the graduation § I occasion. •Mmuiinmt iiiiii!ii ii{!iiiiiuuiiii:mHniiiNr:iii'iii imt:mmii' iu:immiiinuiiiHiiiimt]iiiiiiiiimi}iiiiiiiiHiitJuiiHiuiiit:uimiiiim)iimiiitiiii}H'iiiiNiii[)iiiiiiiiitii:iiiiiiNmm. BULLETIN BOARD. The bulletin board is covered o’er With clippings bright and new. And pictures of the greatest men. Known all the wide world through. And though I pass that bulletin board As I go to and fro. Just what those valued clippings say, I'm sure I do not know. It's really rather hazardous, To pass those clippings by, And worse to face those honored men Who look you in the eye. But even worse it seems to me, Is a current events quiz, When the question is asked about Lloyd George. And you don't know who he is. Mr. G.: “Trace Grover Cleveland's political career.” Joe E.: “lie studied law and was admitted to the pole in (18—.) Later he ran as a black horse for the Presidency and won.” (Some speed, Grover.) TI1E LIBRARY. Within th? quiet library I sought me out a book. 1 left its sepulchral regions. Without a backward look. It used to be a merry place, Wherein to have a chat. But now we've been discovered. And there is no more of that. Miss Jones, in English IV.: “Joe, what would you have thought about it if your wife had you examined for sanity like Byron's did?” Joe E.: “Why, I would have thought she needed the examination.” Miss Wilkinson: “What country introduced the potato into England?” Student: “America.” Another Student: “I thought Ireland did that.” Arnold Scott: “No. sweet potatoes came from there.” THE SHORTEST SHORT STORY. She was loved and lost in one evening. I j THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL A. Quarberg, Prop. I The Only Firstclass Hotel in the City. 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If Josiah is a Smith, what makes Regina Wild? If Wilma is a Glasspoole. is Rose a whirl? (Wcrrell). THEIR FAVORITE SONGS Tuck Me to Sleep in My Old Tucky Home...Miss McGlassoti Oh. They 're Such Nice People-Edith Brown and Odin Aase All By Myself........................................Beryl Luetscher You Didn 't Want Me When You Had Me........Gladys Heineck Ain't We Got Fun................................Marguerite Aase Wang Wang Blues.......................................Miss Greenheck Peggy O’Neill.......................................Bemita Hunan I Used to Love You But It Is All Over Now........Joe Smith Never Let No One Man Worry Your Mind... .Frances Kappus There's Only One Pal After All.......................Mvles Smith When Frances Dances With Me........................William Myers 4 I ttlNNIINK MMNMKMMMMC IMMIMHRMHitMHM ! s = j GRAND THEATER j -The-s . a J MONDOVI HERALD | We want th's theater to be a j By F. L. 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MONDOVI STATE BANK I Marcus Aasc (Bringing in some jokes): “I’ve got some peaches here.’’ Joke Editor: “Well, can them.’’ Miss Shervcy: “Who'll try to explain the brain t” Freshman: “The surface of the brain is rough with indentations of knowledge and enlightenment gained by experience.” is a vacuum t” “Ah, ha,” said the amateur detective, “the case grows more complex. The window is broken on both sides,” V THE BUFFALO CO. NEWS By JAS. M. SCOTT. Prints all the news--briefly and truthfully. Job Work that pleases. Printers of ‘ The Mirror.’ nnmiiiiiiiMi'HiiiiiimiimiiiiniiiuiiiimiiiiinHiNniiimiimmNiiiciiinnmHiiiiiiiiimiKiniiimiimwimmiii:.;. CITY FURNITURE 6 UNDERTAKING CO. The Home of Good Furniture MELVIN M. ESPEN Mondovi’s Modern Tonsorial Parlor. ERICKSON TROWBRIDGE, Props. 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Mr. G.: “I’ll bet a dollar against anyone's dime that you can’t tell me what makes an aeroplane go up.” Fit : “All right. I’ll take you up.’’ Mr. G.: “Well, what is it?” Fitz: “Why, force, of course.” Miss Jones (In Science I.): “Why is the earth round!” Caroline Odegard: “In the beginning the earth was made round and it’s never been square since.” Myles Wergland HEARD IN LATIN II. Miss Wilkinson: “Everybody put your head in your book.” Mr. G.: (Telling Civics class of his trip to Kau Claire) “Miss Jones went and Mrs. Dillon, and myself and that was all excepting the cha—cha—cha—” Class: “The chaperon?” Mr. G.: (Blushing) “No. the chauffeur.” James Anderson: (Reading in English Class) “She was bowing down with rings on her knees.” Miss Jones: “Why, James, that’s wrong. I think you’ve been seeing things.” Mr. O.: “What’s the matter, Bernita. are you dreaming pleasant dreams? Did your fellow go back on you or something?” Bernita: “No. nothing like that. I'm trying so hard to catch on that I can’t follow you.” Found at the end of a Freshman’s test paper: “Please excuse all blots and miss- esses. My six feet LOST.