Murray High School - Crest Yearbook (Murray, UT)

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why Efvhe Mft I teased and teased our hired girl, Until she wouldn't stay. IVe didn't have her very long, just little moren'n a day. Then dad he looked for near two weeks To find a cook for us, And then he brought an old black one My, didn't I raise a fuss l I didnit like the looks of her NVhen she came here at hrst. Sometimes I felt like saying so Only-didn't think I durst. I tease her moren'n I did the otheryn To see if she'll go away. But sheill stay here just twice as long, I know-she told me so. The other day I took two mice And put them in her room, She hollered and she screamed so loud Pa killed 'm with our broom. That night I took my ma's fur cape And put it in her bed. That scared her even more ,ii mice, I thought she'd lose her head. Wfhen she went up into our loft To gather eggs one day, I took the ladder from the door And left her there to stay. I didn't know just how long she sat, Up there among the hay, But 'spose it was till dad came home, Of course I couldn't say. Every night for three whole weeks, She's had some company. At first I wondered who it was But now I plainly see. It must been some good friend of hers, Ild judge from the way he acts. You see, I know most everything, I looked through the kitchen cracks. One night last week old Mandy said She was going into town, But I'll just bet she ran away. Wfith that 'er Mr. Brown. So after all my teasing her, It Wasn't really me, VVho got our cook to leave, That's plain enough to see. --Ethel Nay lor 22

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illllag Glimv Spring is tripping oier the hillS, Shining in the sparkling rills, Bringing sunshine, birds, and bees, And the blossoms for the trees. See the larks are soaring high, In the cloudless, blue, spring sky, Wlhile the farmer plows the row VVhere roamed the Indians long ago. And the swallows dip and fly, As the brook goes murmuring by, All the world just seems to sing . Telling the people of glad new spring. -Lyle Welnster, Eighth. mm Zlitrnt Evrnuw Jackie, up to his tenth year, had always declared himself a woman hater. He was a handsome little fellow, and no doubt there had been many shy feminine glances cast at him, but he ignored them all until one day in early spring he was loitering home from school. He had gone quite a few blocks out of his way because his mother had told him to call at Aunt May's with a package. There was a tiny spark of rebellion inside of him, because he had to go so far out of his way. He was passing a house, and he just merely glanced at it, when his heart played a trick on him. It began to beat faster than normal. There on the porch sat an adorable little girl. She looked like an angel to him. The sunlight struck her golden hair and to his eyes it looked like a halo around her head. He stood and stared at her until she happened to look at him. The blood surged up to the roots of his hair and he turned abruptly and walked away. That night he dreamed exciting dreams. He thought he was capturing her from dragons and frightful monsters. He dreamed all day in school, also. Every day he astonished his aunt by going to call on her. He would always whistle very loud when he passed a certain place, hoping fervently he might see her. At last one clay he met her, but alas, not at all the way he had dreamed of doing. He was rushing around the school house. Around the other corner came his angel. They collided and bumped heads. The angel turned into a wild cat. The first thing jackie knew, was that his hair was being pulled and his face pounded. He jerked himself free and ran away to reflect sadly on human nature and resolved never to adore anyone again. -Louise Bentz '20. S

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Efhv Zllnrtunv lqnntvr The title suggests the nature of the play, full of surprises, unex- pected things and highly exciting developments. T am not speaking of the play proper, although that is indeed a splendid production, but rather of the play real as it appears from behind the scenes. The plot of the play is good and the characters are strong and offer great opportunities for the players. The cast is well chosen .and under the able direction of Miss Keate the players have developed into real, honest lnjun actors and actresses. All the performances have been well attended and the proceeds filled the cash box to capacity. The girls of the school claim 'tain't no fair. There are three girls and eleven boys in the cast. But the three young ladies are ap- parently satisfied and we haven't heard any of the young men com- plaining either. It seems, with Miss Keate to help balance the in- equality that the arrangements are highly satisfactory to all con- cerned. The leading man, John Birkinshaw, has proved himself to be a full-fledged actor and if he continues, we fear for the solidity of Wlallace Reidls position as the most popular matinee idol. Lyle Bishop, as the neglected waif who becomes the village beauty, plays her part with great success. She makes a splendid appearance on the stage and looks exceedingly well even in her ragged 'house dress. VVe fear for the security of the hearts of all the young men who see her. Howe Moffatt, as the country dude, Bill Peters in the double role of butler and country tailor and Lynn Chiverall as the traveling salesman are decided successes. ' Laura Miller makes a charming country girl, while Lola Mc- Namara plays the part of the spoiled heiress with great ability. Gordon Larson as Laura's devoted admirer follows Jacks' ad- vice to great advantage. Wfilford plays the part of the old man so well as to seem to an audience to have almost reached that stage in life. Although Clifford Larson has none of the native talents of a swindler he plays the part well. Gordon VVhipple closely rivals Jack as the most handsome man in the play. He has won the admiration of all those who have seen the play, and it is reported that several girls are after his money already. Earlo Sanders as the drunken constable is the hit of the play. One of the faculty was heard to remark that he was so natural in the part. Of course we are sure that they meant that he played the part well and not that he was by nature, or otherwise, a drunken con- stable. This play has proved to be by far the best ever given in Murray and the school and students are indeed proud of it. n