Newport News High School - Anchor Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1912 volume:

JUNE 1912 ( MARGARET JENKINS r ] f=1 E Tl THE ANCHOR JUNE NINETEEN HUNDRED AND TWELVE PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE NEWPORT NEWS HIGH SCHOOL NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA L 31 = 31 = I TO MR. DAVID A. DUTROW, A. B. PRINCIPAL OF HIGH SCHOOL AS A TOKEN OF OUR RESPECT AND APPRECIATION, WE DEDICATE THIS THE FIRST VOLUME OF “THE ANCHOR” PROFESSOR D. A. DUTROW Board of Editors Margaret Vail Jenkins.. Editor-in-chief Martha Walker Ruth Ivanhoe Ford Dudley Crawford Hughes Associate Editors Richard Marion Hamilton ..Subscription Editor Henry Morgan Patton Business Manager William John Scott Jerome K. Horwitz Assistant Business Managers FOREWORD 0 ALL who are friends of the Newport News High School and who are interested in onr work, we extend our most hearty greeting. This is our first attempt to present to the public in this form the representation of our school career, and we therefore, beg that your criticisms be not too severe. We have labored to give you a glimpse into both the work and pleasure of our High School life, and in so doing we have tried to give each class its fair apportionment. We hope you may find some pleasure in these pages, and that “The Anchor” will sink deep into the channel bed of your sympathetic nature and hold you a true friend to all that makes for High School advancement in our community. Editors Board of School Trustees -T. P. Harrison President •John II. Christie J. A ' . Cosby F. ( Bivins C. V. Willis A. -Jenkins W. L. Tabb E. W. Huffman G. A. Lenz Edwin Phillips Sutton Superintendent Clerk F acuity D. A. Dutrow German Miss Linda Cogbill English Miss Mary Wynne Jones History Mr. T. M. MeComb Science Mrs. A. C. Peachy . .French and English Mrs: C. M. Whisseu Latin AI iss Gertrude E. Loomis. . .Commercial Department Mr. G. Guy Via Mathematics Miss Genevive Ball Science Miss Helen McWhorter Latin Miss Elizabeth Ivy History Mr. Ira M. Derr Mathematics SPECIAL TEACHERS: Miss Lulie F. Jones Manual Training Miss Ella M. Haves Music Mrs. Russell S. Barrett Domestic Science Mis-- Bessie Barela v Drawing and Art What We Think of Them” Mr. Via — -“The Preacher.” Miss Jones — -“Sarcastic, but popular.” Miss Cogbill — “She loves us not. Miss Loomis — “The most popular with the boys. Mrs. Whissen — “Professional Humorist.” Mr. McComb — -“Oh, You Beautiful Doll.” Mr. Derr — “ ‘The beloved’ of the rats. ' Mrs. Peachy — “Marquez Vingt-Cing.” Mrs. Barrett — “The best friend of the ‘Inner man.’ ” Miss L. Jones — “Jack of all trades.” Miss Barclay — “What magic wonders she performs with her brush. Miss Ivy — “Our guard.” Miss Ball — “My, but she made them bawl.” Miss McWhorter — “A small piece of perfection.” Miss Evans — “Little, but loud.” FACULTY THE ANCHOR 11 The New High School X X considering the needs of any community, it is unquestionably imperative that the four fundamental departments of public welfare be given first consideration. These are in the order of their importance, Health, Fire and Police protection and Educational facilities and equipment. The first three departments, it is not the purpose of this article to discuss. The third, how- ever, presents a situation in our city well worthy of the earnest consideration of every intelligent citizen. Regardless of taxes, bonded indebtedness and the general financial con- dition of our city, the question of a new and modern High School Building is pressing itself upon the attention of the school patrons and must be answered. Does Newport News need such a building? The answer is best found by an examination of the figures of school enrollment given below. In 1905, the total white school enrollment was 1953 and has grown steadily and rapidly un- til now it shows a total of 2206. In 1905, the enrollment in the High School was 107 and today stands at 310. These figures are not final by any means for the school population may he expected to reach 25 per cent, of the total city population and that of High School 15 per cent, of the total white school pop- ulation. This means that if Newport News expects to grow to a city greater than 20,000 people, she may confidently look forward to a school population in excess of 5,000. Of these 60 per cent, will be enrolled in the schools, 66 per cent, of which will be white. The High School enrollment may then be ex- pected to exceed that which we now have, and we are crowded for room now. In the face of these figures, is it not the wisest policy to provide against them while there is opportunity? Will the city wait until such a condition actually obtains before it will awake to the necessity of greater school facilities? Aside from this phase of the question, there is the undeniable fact that city growth and civic improvement are built upon education, and it stands to reason that the greater the educational advantages, the greater will be the advancement along lines of Civic betterment. A modern High School in this age is as much an economic necessity to the city as any of the modern devices and in- ventions are to an individual. The business man who does not install a tele- phone or run a delivery wagon is soon lost in the maze of modern competition. So with a community; if modern accessories are not provided for the youth, they cannot compete successfully with the youth of other communities where such modern accessories are provided. It is true these things cost money and much of it. So do telephones, delivery wagons and automobiles; but they must be had if the race is to he run. There is another important conclusion that may be drawn from the above analogy, if it is permitted to use it further. Just as the man of affairs cannot ]2 THE ANCHOR reach out and multiply his business until he has provided the means to do it in way of modern accessories, so is it with a city. It is futile to long for more business, more industries, more civic pride, until the thing which brings all these is first secured. Education and better educational advantages will bring them and they will not come without it. Let it he known to the world that Newport News offers educational facilities surpassed by no city in the South and capital will come, and with it, small boat harbors, hospitals and all the other things that go to make up a model city. It may be argued that the city is getting along without a High School now and as long as it can, the people are satisfied, but let it he remembered that satisfaction is the seed of stagnation and discontent the seed of progress. The seed of progress has been sown and it awaits only the warmth of public sentiment and civic pride to start its growth and summer is not far off. The hope of the city lies in its children and the hope of its children lies in the schools. What will the fathers do about it? 14 THE ANCHOR SENIOR Colors — Light blue and white Flower — Daisies. Motto — 1 Nil Desperandum. OFFICERS : President Fred Robinson . . Morgan Patton .... Ruth Powell Margaret Jenkins Margaret Jenkins Julian Krone EUnice Andrews Nielson Turner Euphemia Lawrence Claude Price FL ire nee Gillet Emm A Folkman Dudley HugheS William Scott BerNard Booker ( 1 oldie Garner MorgaN Patton IlElen Turner MarTha Walker MargarEt Jenkins ITErbert Smith Robert BiNder Richard UamilTon Hogge Wilkinson FrEd Robinson ELrov Llewellyn Ruth 1 Van hoe Ford Ruth PowEll Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer Editor-in-Chief T HE ANCHOR 15 Here ' s to the class so modest and good , That wouldnt be bad if they really could ” Fred is a favorite so tall and slim That every one of us look up to him. Martlm is fonder of study than sports That is why exeellents fill her reports. Florence is English, we all call her Molly She’s always contented and exceedingly jolly. Good Matured Julian never complains Every one knows he has all the brains. 16 THE ANCHOR On worrv ;m l fret Rutli Ford insists William is pood. he eoulilu t he better Rut in .i’ll kinds of fun she always assists. And he knows the dictionary letter for let- ter. Dick is ;i good hoy. whom every one likes When the eraser goes around he pitches a few strikes. And now there is Margaret so jolly and gay Hilt alas she can never keep trouble away. THE ANCHOR 17 Elroy is us popular ns lie can be A medicine faker lie will Anally be. Ruth Powell, the terror, is so full of play She gets her name taken ten times a day Allan is fond of raising a noise Hut for melodious singing lie’s “one of the boys.” Manly and wise, commanding and tall When we want something done, on Mor- gan we call. 18 THE ANCHOR Dudley. Happy am I: from care I ' m free! Why aren ' t they all contented like me?” Dear little Eunice, so sweet and shy She ' s always attracting Hilly” Scott ' s eye. And there is Robert, a hoy of much talk, Whose funnv savings would make a mule balk. Herbert is mischievous, industrious too. He is never it minute without soinethingto do THE ANCHOR 19 Yes, there’s Euphie, she’s bright it is true Hut what slie knows she will not tell you. .Wilson is politeness through and through Nothing asked of him is too much to do. Hogge is right good in mathematics and such But has one fault, he will talk too much. (), Emma, dear Emma, she’s stately and fa i r .toll. Mein !ott in Himinel you do if you dare. 20 THE ANCHOR Claude in liis studies is not very good. Kut there is one tiling about it. he could if he would. Unidie is a bright industrious lass She missed a half-year and now she will pass. Kernard is clever as none will deny Kut his word of all words is the capital “I THE ANCHOR 21 Senior Class History g L THOUGH it is almost impossible for those we leave behind to forget the career of the noble seniors of June, 1912, still, for the benefit of those who have not dwelt within these “Old High School Walls” during the last four years, the annals of our grand old High School life must be discussed briefly. When we, a class of boys and girls, entered as “Rats” there was hardly one among us who realized the difficulty of our undertaking, but it was only a short time before everyone of us understood that we must study hard; for none from our jolly bunch wanted to be left behind. Of course, there were times when we felt that we needed a little recreation, and you will agree with us that “Between your studies it will pay, To sometimes have a little play.” Our first two years included a Domestic Science Course for the girls, and Manual Training for the boys. It would take too much space to record all of our good times in those departments. At the end of this course the girls pro- duced their crowning glory, a dinner in honor of ' their beloved teachers in which they exhibited their culinary art. In behalf of this great love for their noble teachers, especially (Cat) Taylor they added little extras to the dinner, such as the “cayenne” to Mr. Taylor ' s consomme (which he politely devoured, all the while burning within). The achievments of our boys must remain un- told, for it has been their policy from times way back, “To keep mum as to their great accomplishments.” Of course, we had other lessons too, such as (hard old) Latin, dear to all of us. We also Had lectures “on the greatness of Ben Greet” by Prof. Edwin Shewmake, who was a jolly good fellow. But we didn’t mind these short talks, as they generally took our English period, and oh ! but we did love English. All of these days of our Rat and Soph career were not idled away, for we rapidly became learned young ladies and young gentlemen. And what pride we felt at hearing a Miss or Mr. put on to the front of our name. We finally realized our great importance, and when we were promoted to that grand old name “Juniors” we were surely “it.” Our members proudly strutted about the halls, heads high, as monarchs of the school kingdom. No, we didn’t bow our heads to the seniors for even from the first, we have ac- knowledged no man our superior. What difference did the rank of a senior make? Were we not juniors launched into the third year of our school life? During this year the Normal Course was put in, and most of ns dropped Latin as it were red-hot iron, and quickly picked up the cooling psychology, meth- ods, or business course, leaving only three girls and a group of about ten boys to strenuously pore over Cicero and the like. We kept a pretty fair conduct record ; but lo and behold one month came and to the surprise of all, the space THE ANCHOR for the deportment mark was blank; and just for this little thing. As before mentioned, our Latin class had three girls and ten boys, but it i.s doubtful if there ever has since been “strung together such a bunch.” One afternoon, the Latin teacher failed to come to class, so it was decided to have a little recre- ation of the kind mentioned above. First, Tac Hughes led a chorus of “Amer- ica” and other patriotic songs; and I am almost tempted to believe that dear little Scotty exhibited bis vocal abilities also. Then the girls showed the boys that they could use erasers and chalk. But that did not seem to be amusing enough, so when some one suggested tying ourselves in, we all jumped at it. Every one began gathering straps which we tied together. In all we had about fifteen yards of leather which we proceeded to attach to the knob of each of the two doors. Then being securely tied in, we resumed our program which con- sisted of vocal solos, duets and representations of our worthy instructors. “All ' s well that ends well” is true enough, but it was our luck to get caught. Miss Jones came upon us and quickly sent for Mr. Dutrow. Nothing was said or done to punish the participants and “nothing” appeared on the “reports.” It was in this year that the boy’s began to jingle pocket money and candy went sailing around in great abundance until the end of our “four years.” The physics class also was a part of the Junior work and what good times we did have making experiments. Then too, our French and German was started and every now and then we struck out phrases in those languages. But the best of all our years is the one which is called “Senior.” When we became noble seniors, we stepped upon the last rung of our ladder of public school education. We were near the top of that steep hill and we could look with pleasure and pride upon the rocks and stumps below and feel that our hard work had accomplished something for us. That in overcoming the hard knocks and bumps we had gradually climbed higher and higher toward that long sought for goal, “our diploma,” symbolic of our victorious high school career. The first months of the term we had plenty of that fun so dearly cher- ished, but from February to May, most of us spent our spare time in prepara- tion for “our Annual” and Class Day Exercises. What fun we had in gather- ing our material and having our pictures taken. What laughs we enjoyed over the witty daffydils of our classmate Bob Binder, who would burst out, cleverly with some bit of witticism. Yes, we did have some little pleasure in between our papers for our English course. Oh ! such a number of papers and finally our essays, but, even if our work was hard, it is to be doubted if there is one among us who would not willingly live again his II. S. days and who did not leave this old building with sighs of regret and longing, for the hardships pass into obscurity and the joys and pleasures of those days stand out to us as happy remembrances of our lives. THE ANCHOR 23 Class Poem The old school bells clear peal has called The Seniors’ last command No more in the old Assembly Ilall Will meet the happy band. The wayward’s last rash deed is marked In the Teacher’s Record Book And memories clear will e’er remain Of the long fear’d angry look. No whisper of the foe’s approach Now passes through our class No troubled thought at midnight haunts For fear we may not pass No vision of the morrow’s strife, Our nightly dreams reveal, Of English class when forth we go To life’s great battle-field. Our four years’ course is crowned with work With earnest effort done : And when we’ve gone we’ll turn and say. “Yes, truly we have won.” Now out on Life we launch ourselves, As on a stormy sea, Where each must face the rolling waves, And mark his destiny. II. E. A., 12. 24 THE ANCHOR The “Senior” Music Cabinet ' All Alone” Euphemia Lawrence ‘Please Go Way and Let -Me Sleep” Claude Price ‘Blushing Rose” Emma Folkmann ‘Listen to the Mocking Bird” Allan Burcher ‘I’ve Lost My Heart, But 1 Don’t Care” Fred Robinson ‘My Heart’s in the Highlands” Florence Gillet ‘Day Dreams” Helen Turner ‘Baby Rose” Herbert Smith ‘Skeleton Rag” Morgan Patton ‘Sing Me to Sleep . . . . , Martha Walker ' In the Land of Harmony” Julian Krone ' Two Little Love Bees Richard Hamilton ' Meet Me in Spooney Land” Margaret Jenkins ' That Daffydill Rag” Robert Binder ‘That Mysterious Rag” Ruth Powell ' You’ll Do the Same Thing Over Again”.- Ruth Ford ' Pony Boy” Ilogge Wilkinson ‘A Ring on the Finger is Worth Two on the Bell” William Scott ‘Come Get Your Hard ‘‘Tack” and Beans” Dudley Hughes ‘Never Again” Nielson Turner ‘Gee, 1 Wish That I Had a Girl” Bernard Booker ' Will You Come Into My Parlor. Said the Spider to the Fly”. .Goldie Garner ' All That I Ask is Love” Elroy Llewellyn ' When I’m Alone r ' m Lonesome” Eunice Andrews THE ANCHOR 25 ‘ Comforted” L wandered through the quiet wood, And all the long, fair day, Your spirit followed dose beside, And charmed my grief away. For where the soft wind moved the leaves And let the sunlight through, 1 felt the touch, and heard the voice And saw the smile of you. So now at silent even fall. Though wind and sun have tied, 1 know you ' ve tramped the wood with me, And I am comforted. AMELIA V. GODWIN, June, ’ ) . 26 THE ANCHOR February ’13 Motto — Dtmi vivimus. vivamus. Colors — Purple and white. Flower — -Violet. OFFICERS: President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Historian Editor Clarence Whitney . . . . Tlieo. Peyser Bessie Wood .... Mary Smith . . Edwin Phillips 28 THE ANCHOR History of February ' 13 T I 1ST exactly three and a half years ago. we entered the High School, as the class of February, 13, but under the mistreatment of the faculty we have dwindled to ten girls and seven boys. It has indeed been a survival of the fittest and you little boys and girls, who are coming behind us, may look up with pride and say. “How grand to be a Senior, and with the Seniors stand. ’ My, but we were scared that first year, but in spite of the difficulties of Latin we were generally regarded as one of the best classes in school and as we basked in the sunshine of royal favor, our chief joy was the knowledge that we were Miss Cogbill’s pets. But in the next year, our reputation waned and we became the terror of Mr. Yiser and the dread of Mr. Stoneburner. It was during this year that we had our greatest pleasure — candy feasts, eraser fights and informal sessions during study periods, which are now looked back upon by us as some of the innocent pleasures of childhood. At this time in our career we took that mem- orable trip to Cape Henry, chaperoned by Miss Segar. In the later part of the third year, when we were looking forward to tin supreme state of seniorhood, our real troubles began, these were in the person of Mr. G. Guy Via. who with his “Will of the Gods,” proceeded to “slowly grind” our reputation to an exceedingly small size. We regret to say this grinding is still going on and in spite of Mrs. Whissen’s rare jokes, which occa- sionally brighten the day. our mathematicians estimate that by one graduation, our reputation will approach the limit zero. But, however, classmates, fear not! Be of good cheer: perhaps this mill will have broken or the stones ceased their incessant grinding by tbe time you have become Seniors and you too, may have pleasure in knowing you have run a good race and fought a good fight. JUNIOR 30 THE ANCHOR 3rd-B Colors — Maroon and orange. Flower — Red Carnation. Motto — ■ ' Forward ‘ 1 ‘ En Avant. ’ ’ OFFICERS: President Thomas Hassell Secretary and Treasurer Mercedes Christie Editor Annie Ward Hyman 3rd-A Colors — Dark blue and white. Flower — Sweet Peas. Motto — What ever you do, don’t tattle OFFICERS : President Secretary and Treasurer Editor William Bright . . . .Marie Ward Bessie Nicholson 32 THE ANCHOR junior B REFLECTIONS “Tom Hassell” — Sentimental Tommy. “Crip” Bivins — And to his eye, there was but one beloved face on earth and that was shining on him. “Jerry” Horwitz — -Much ado about nothing. “Miss” Saunders — Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw “Becky” Suttle — Life is a jest and all things show it. I thought so once, and now I know it. “Firev” Jester — He is pleasing enough but lazy as the dickens. “Baby Elephant” Douglas — A noisy noise. “ Desie” Christie — The Coquette. “Reddie” llyman — Laugh and the world laughs with you. “Louis Harris” — The Cowboy of the East. “Kid” Wilson — Quips and cranks and wanton Wiles Xods and becks and wreathed smiles. “Alex AT. Connor” — And when a lady’s in the case, you know all other things give place. “Ilooksey” Sherman — With one appearing hair, his chin is adorned. “Run-a-mouse” — Men of few words are the best men. “Tommy Anderson” — When I became a woman, I put away childish things. “Yhaeop Bennett — Sweet Psalmist of Israel. “Koosy” Koontz — “Consider the lilies of the field, they toil not, neither do t hey spin. ' ' “Clara Hinman”— Much study is a weariness of the flesh. “Bernie” Finnegan — If it be possible as much as lietli in you, live peace- ably with all men. “Louis Ast” — A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning. “Margaret” Tyree— Good nature itself. “Manny” Michie — As smooth as monumental alabaster. 34 THE ANCHOR 3rd- A Roll Call A happy bunch is Three “A Grade; A happier bunch was never made. Although Margaret Cosby is serene and sedate, She happened to get locked outside of the gate. Margaret Sommerville has a broad grin. A number of friends with this she will win. Sue Harmon, our giggling child, next appears When the lessons are over she yells out. “Three Cheers. There’s Edna Langslow exceedingly meek. With a wee little voice, she seems afraid to speak. Then there’s Allen Perkins the wise little guy. lie’s full of humor but looks very dry. Little Sadie Wade with her curls and blue eyes. Sits up straight and looks very wise. To oilr class Marie’ Ward lends quite an air. Every day a new style for dressing her hair. Little Ruth Edwards is fond of the boys She thinks they are dear, sweet, little toys. Alice Boyer is a good, good girl We wonder if she’s like “The girl with the curl. Hear Jack Thomas’ ragtime drag He’s always singing “That Mysterious Rag. Ophelia Smith is just so, so I’ll tell you there’s little she doesn ' t know. Another Smith is in our class Its Bessie, the good looking, dear little lass. .Just look out for “specks,” the wee little boy His name’s Ashton Clarke and lie’s just a mere toy. And there’s William Bright, sedate and tall. He makes all the teachers think he knows all. Hazel Allen is our good looking blond 1 ’m sure of her the boys are fond. Annie Cheadle’s a very good friend, When you’re out a pencil she’s willing to lend. There’s Henry Sachs the great Latin scholar, lie’s small enough to lx bought for a dollar. THE ANCHOR 35 And Elsie Krisch, 0! don’t say a word I’ll tell you that kid is a regular bird. There’s Ida Patterson with light curly hair Take it from me, she has never a care. Joe Watts’ expression seems to say “What”? lie ' s awfully tall and looks like “Mutt.” Edna Powder does well if she doesn’t get flustered — Just give her an hour, ’till her thoughts she has mustered. Ruth Gooch is a handsome brunette, The boys all say she is a coquette. Cargill Johnston the silent ! Is he thinking or dreaming? Neither one nor the other, some trick he is scheming. Eulalie Vellines is a bashful girl Watch her blush and twist that curl. Lewis Kemp is considered quite a sport But his lessons I’m afraid amount to naught. Fredie Sweitzer has no cares The smile that wont come off he wears. Geneva Dorman is very unique, Tho’ a girl she seldom cares to speak. David Lewis is always wandering about For the simple reason that a desk he’s without. Here comes Sydney Barrett, look out! look out! He sends books and pencils flying about. Roger LeFever comes and goes Just what class lie’s in nobody knows. As for me, the skinny kid, I don’t know my lessons and never did. Just take this happy class as a whole; You wait and see, we’ll reach our goal. 36 THE ANCHOR High School Song Although Hampton e ' re has favored, The colors white and red, And others for their standards, Their heart’s best blood have shed. We have ours in all their splendor And give them honor due. While the High School stands defender Of the “Old Gold and Dark Blue.” Ere long we will leave for college. And we’ll learn our lessons well As the mystic charm to knowledge We vainly seek to spell. We will win our glorious victories Our strength they will renew And we’ll work for our old High School And the “Old Gold and Dark Blue.” When the cares of life o’ertake ns. Mingling fast our locks with gray Should our dearest hopes forsake us False fortune fall our way. We will banish care and sadness As old memories we ' ll renew. And recall those days of gladness Xeath the “Old Gold and Dark Blue.” •8 THE ANCHOR 2nd-B Colors — Orange and black. Motto — ‘‘To be, rather than to seem. Flower — Black Eyed Susan. OFFICERS : President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer. . . . 2nd- A Colors — Red and white. Flower — Red and white roses. Motto — ‘ ‘ Sapere Aude. OFFICERS: George Colonna Angelo Jennings Annie McAlpine Dorothy Rouse President Editor. . . Julian Patton Julian Patton 40 THE ANCHOR 2nd-B Reflections Wilbur Baker Blondy Charles Bastian Little but loud Otis Bransford Better late thau never Norman Gillet Little Miss Prim Robert Lyne How the girls envy his blush Samuel Ostrow The critic William Siegel Witty Willie Ben Spiers The would-be mathematician Lewis Semmes The excuse-maker Robert Stuart The tenderfoot Raymond Wilson The idler Emily Ballentine The mouse Catherine Clement The athlete Willie Harison Little Willie Lena Harrell The student Ida Hardy The dreamer Mittie Hargrave The delicate Rhoda Halbert The stranger Viola Holland Rosalind — “As you like it Mary Host The brown-eyed susan Pauline Johnston The dignified Mary Lett The “baby” of the class Phoebe Pressey. The most precious gifts often come in the smallest packages Ellie Smith The “old maid Julia Walker Chatterbox 42 THE ANCHOR 2nd- A Library “Polly the New Fashioned Girl” Mittie Wade Adams “Chinese History” Harry Austrian “Vanity Fair” Lula Bargamin “Tom, the Boot-black” Charles Blassenham “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm” Frances Bouchard “Cyclopedia Britanuica” Marie Boyhan “Lady of the Lake” Ruth Bridgers “Evangeline” Addie Burcher “Love} ' Mary” Mary McAlpine Freckles” “Little Lord Fauutlerov” Rob Martin “Two Little Knights of Kentucky” John Rappold and Harvey Sherman “Miss Minerva and William Green Hill” Miss Ivy and Carl Weigel “ Goldenloc-ks” Lucy Williams “The Little Minister” John Brown Conner “Ivanhoe” Fred Dean “The Last of the Mohicans” Madeline Fenigsohu “Tom Sawyer” Addy Garrett ' Alice in Wonderland” Sarah Jane Hardy “Little Saint Elizabeth” Elizabeth Gatewood “Mary, Mary Quite Contrary” May Kerr “Mother Goose’s Nursery Rhymes” Henry Kriseh “Huckleberry Finn” Horace Langslow “Diddy, Dumps and Tot” Carrie Baker. Ava Sealev and Alta Townsend “Pudden Head Bill” James Archie Nelms “Rip Van Winkle” Benny Nichols “Foolish Dictionary” Max Ostrow “Pocket Book” Julian Graham Patton “The Ancient Mariner” Louis Richman “The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come” Agnes Clarke “The Raven” Jessie Shankland ‘The Merchant of Venice” Gabriel Shimkowitz “A Comedy of Errors” Ruth Smith “Mi’s. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch” Thelma Clarke “Dottie Dimple” Richard Walker FRESHMAN ThRT’5-flLL DUTCH TONE. ii Ql) THE AXCHOR lst-B Colors — Green and white. Flower — White roses. Motto —“W—RxS ( or Work= Resistance over- come through space. OFFICERS: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Editor. . . . -Jack Cochran Malcolm Brown . Mabel Maxon Glenn a Latimer Lee Ford Lives of Seniors all remind ns Not to be so big a fool. And departing leave behind us Better “Reps in our High School 1st- A Colors — Old gold and purple. Flower — Violets. Motto — We are: we do not seem to be. OFFICERS: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer. . . . . Laird Crutchfield Haywood Kornegay . . . Grace Crumpler Darell Brakin THE ANCHOR 47 Young Men’s Christian Association Organized in Newport News, Ya., April 26, 188!). THE ASSOCIATION SPELLS OPPORTUNITY TO ALL SORTS OF MEN. Here every young man and boy has ‘ ' a fair chance at all good things” — a chance to make up deficiencies in education, qualify for vocational advance- ment. balance an unequal training, to clarify his vision, develop hi character and rectify his habits. AH things considered, the best possible investment for the character, in- fluence and service of the average man is in the Young Men’s Christian Asso- ciation. It has won a place in organized and healthy enterprise for personal, na- tional and world-wide betterment which challenges every thoughtful man on this continent. One can scarcely name any scheme for better conditions of body or soul which is not embodied in its truly catholic and noble platform. If we could harness the wasted energies of men to the machinery of the Young Men’s Christian Association we could solve the problems that afflict us. and dismiss the evils that destroy us. 4S THE ANCHOR Election •The Tallest” “The Smallest” “The Biggest Flirt”.... “It” “The Most Indifferent”. “Biggest Bluff” “Mule” “Class Dictionary” “The Imp” “The Clown” “The Artist” “The Orator” “Priscilla” “The Daffodil” “Most Eccentric” “Best Athlete” “Biggest ‘Calico’ Sport” “Loudest Voiced” “Sweetest ” “Wittiest” “The Hookworm” “The Bonehead” “Happy Go Lucky”.... F. Robinson C. Bastian Mary Smith Sallie Rome ..Margaret Jenkins Allan Burcher . . Bernard Booker William Scott Ruth Powell . . .Jerome Horwitz Julia Rauch .... Morgan Patton . Mercedes Christie Robert Binder Elizabeth Finnegan . . . . F. I). Robinson “Big” Patton A. Bivins C. Whitney . . Smith “Ilerley” Koontz Massenburg Price EUREKA LITERARY SOCIETY Motto — “It is easy to advise from Colors — Yellow and white. Flower — Lily. a safe port.” OFFICERS : President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Chief Marshall . . Morgan Patton . . . Allan Burcher Ruth Ford Marguerite Wilson . . . .Lewis Semmes PHILALETHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Motto — Truth without fear. Colors — Maroon and pearl gray. Flower — Chrysanthemum. OFFICERS: President Vice-President . Treasurer Secretary Chief Marshall Theodore Peyser . . . Mary Evans . . Julian Patton . . Archie Nelms .Hal Richardson 52 THE ANCHOR N. N. H. S. Dictionary Teacher — The sum total of preacher, policeman, exhorter, joker and judge. Quiet— A state of being that the seniors aspire to attain. Rats — Pets for the girls; or new members of the High School. Senior — A brilliant being with a fountain pen behind its ear. “Kronic kicker” — The Noble Seniors. Athletic Association — Something that meets twice a year and nails you for a quarter. Deportment — The stumbling block to the blue card. R e port — Period i e slam. Girl — Something what aint. Hookworm — An element which possesses three- fourths of the high school. High School Quartette — An instrument used to reproduce the grief of the lost souls. I . essons — Assignments which could be lessened. Borrow — The polite request to deliver. Bonehead — One who bones. Chorus Class — A saw mill. Faculty — Our guardian angel. Flunk — A verb meaning to go way back and sit down ; or to dig a hole, crawl in, and pull the hole in after you. A Grind — One of the victims of the Mill of the Gods. Nerve — A necessary element for every successful student. Y. M. C. A. — A very important article to all who aspire to play hooky. Assembly — A thing of the past that is not recorded in Mver’s “General History. ” Especially and Particularly — A pointer for hard study of English. I nsurbordination — Something that draws a coupon with ten days holiday attached. Joke — An article that sometimes merits a laugh. Outline — One of Miss Cogbill’s favorite sayings that means two hours’ hard work. Club— An instrument for knocking. Dough -Something that is kneaded. CLUBS 54 THE ANCHOR Lovers’ Club Motto — Fata viam invenient, aderitque vocatus Apollo. Color — Royal blue and a yard wide. Flower — Two-lips and Johnny Jump Fps. Favorite dish — Date with a peach. Place of meeting — Cozy corner with her. MEMBERS Rob inson Patton Hamilton Bureher ‘‘Little” Patton Jennings Ford Colonna Payne . Semmes Whitney Mr. Via Honorary Members : All of the fair sex. Form of Government : Democracy (all free and equal). Favorite Poem: There are lovers of women, And lovers of wine : But the best of all lovers Is that lover of mine. Favorite Saying: Who loves not women, wine and song Remains a fool his whole life long. . “Song” lover Crabtown lover Desperate lover . Earnest lover Cradle Snatcher Persistant lover .East End lover . Constant lover . Rejected lover . . Sunday lover . . . . Silent lover . . Faculty lover THE ANCHOR 55 Vaudeville Club Motto — Laugh, joke and be merry, for tomorrow we may be broke. Colors — Silver and chocolate. Place of meeting — Olympic. President Fred Robinson Ticket Purchaser “Big” Patton Applause Leader Phillips Gigglers Horwitz and Burcher Candy Supplies “Little” Patton MEMBERS : Jester, Whitney, Bivins, Binder, Smith. Peyser, Booker, Hamilton, Payne, Ford Not long ago when the Vaudeville Club turned out in “full force” at the Olympic they had to wait a long time because of a “calico sport” who wanted to go down in the orchestra on a balcony ticket. After arguing for a while with the usher he asked, “Well, where can I go on this ticket?” Everj r member of the club told him. Glee Club FIRST TENORS Allan Burcher Archie Nelms Ashton Clark SECOND TENORS Robert Binder Allen Perkins Tommie Hassel Instructor FIRST BASSES Julian Patton George Colonna Neilson Turner SECOND BASSES Morgan Patton Sidney Barrett Allen Bivins Prof. G. Guy Via Motto — He who hath not music in his soul is tit for treasons, strategems and spoils. Flower — The trumpet vine. Bird — Humming bird. By-word — -‘ ' Home. Sweet Home. QUARTETTE : First tenor. . Second tenor First bass. . . Second bass. .Allan Burcher .Robert Binder .Julian Patton Morgan Patton THE ANCHOR Suffragette Club President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Clerk of Election Sign Bearer Van Driver Recruit Leader Chief Man-liater Speakerett Silent Member ...... Bessie Wood Florence Richardson Annie Parker . Alberta Richardson Sallie Rome Mary Evans Mary Weaver Mary Smith Addie Garrett Ada Durgin Motto — Ballots or bullets. Colors — Cerese and Purple. Object — To subdue man and hoo-doo women. There was a young lady of note Who said, “By ye Gods I will vote.” And in manner uncouth , She entered the booth, And on the ticket her own name she wrote. 58 THE ANCHOR History of the High School Art Class O N January 12, 1910, twelve enthusiastic girls met and organized a China Painting Class with INI iss Bessie Barclay, supervisor of drawing, as in- structor. The class assembled every Monday and Thursday after school hours and indeed, found our work so interesting that often dark found us still busy painting. Quite a few beautiful and unique designs were fashioned and as a result many attractive piecs of painted china were put on exhibition at the Summer Normal in this city. The social feature of this class formed a less important but very interest- ing part of the regular work. For not only were our brushes used but our ton- gues as well, and very few topics of the day escaped our comments and criti- cisms. And judging from the way the paint disappeared one would think that the artists ate paint along with bits of candy and sour pickles. Very gaily and happily each student worked away until Miss Barclay on her rounds of inspection would exclaim, “This can be done better!” and with one sweep would erase the results of our hard labor. Then with many a sigh the brush would have to be coaxed to retrace its paths and model correctly a leaf or a tiny rose petal. But when our dish was completed and met with so much approval we felt that our labor was not in vain and were anxious to start another. But soon our class began to grow smaller. Each graduation robbed us of some of our members until now only six remain. These faithful ones, however, compose the High School Art Club with Helen Turner as president and Eva Apperson, Secretary and Treasurer. ATHLETICS ITS MEMORIAM CHARLES MAYO BENSON DEC. 13, 1 SS)4. NOV. 2f , 11)11 “ None knew him but to love him , None named him but to praise .” THE ANCHOR 61 Athletic Association F. D. Robinson President A. W. Burclier Vice-President L. T. Jester Secretary and Treasurer ATHLETIC COUNCIL: E. K. Phillips Chairman D. A. Dutrow Faculty Representative H. M. Patton Manager Foot Ball Team F. L). Robinson Manager Base Ball Team H. E. Ast Manager Basket Bal ' Team FOOT BALL DEPARTMENT: C. B. Whitnej H. E. Trimble H. M. Patton BASE BALL DEPARTMENT: F. D. Robinson Captain and Manager BASKET BALL DEPARTMENT • . Captain . . .Coach Manager D. C. Hughes II. S. Greiser. II. E. Ast. . . . . .Captain . . .Coach . Manager THE ANCHOR 63 Football Team LINE UP: Phillips, FT lv Center Siegel, A Left Guard Robinson, F. D Left. Tackle Ast, L Left End Ronemons, C Right. Guard Whitney, C. B Right Tackle Hughes, D. C Right End Ast, H. E Quarter Back U Benson, C. Half Back Bright, W Right Half Back Semmes, L Full Back SUBSTITUTES: L. Jester II. Williamson R. Lyne X. X. H S 8 Hampton High School 6 X. X. II. S 6 Norfolk High School 15 N. X. II. S Hi Norfolk Academy 0 N. X. II. S .... 5 Fredericksburg College ....17 N. N. II. S .... 8 Old Point Comfort College.. 0 N. N. II. S 5 Hampton High School 0 N. X. II. S 0 Old Point Comfort College. . 0 X. X. II. S 1 Old Point Comfort College.. 0 X. N. H S 0 Norfolk High School 9 N. X. II. S 17 William and Mary Academy. 0 X r . X. H. S .... 1 William and Mary Academy. 0 N. N. II S 0 Fredericksburg College 11 67 56 THE ANCHOR 65 Baseball R. E. Stuart Catcher J. R. Massenburg Catcher A. W. Burcher First Base F. I). Robinson Pitcher L. B. Ast Second Base H. G. Smith Short Stop C. T. Johnson Second Base C. 0. Price Third Base OUTFIELDERS: Bright, Hassell, Hughes, Ronemous, Martin N. N. H. S 2 Suffolk 1 N. N. H. S 7 Hampton 8 N. N. H. S 10 Portsmouth 8 THE ANCHOR lift A Junior’s Dream Last night 1 lay a sleeping; I dreamed a dream so fair ; We all were playing basket ball. Our classmates all were there. The Juniors were the winning team: They played the Seniors hold ; We put forth all our energy. And worked with zeal untold. We surely did “some playing. Xo hall was thrown away ; I heard a Senior murmur, “I’m afraid we’ve lost the day. The score kept going higher — They cherished not our fun. As the crowd with boisterous rooting Announced the game we’d won. B. X.. ’14. THE ANCHOR 67 Girls’ Basket Ball Team S T the beginning; of this session, under the management of Miss Sarah Royall, a number of basket hall teams were formed from the various classes. Each class had its own team and spent many a happy afternoon in lively contest with teams of other classes. It was the first time that the athlet- ics of the High School extended beyond the masculine half of our enrollment. Had it not been for the extremely severe weather through the winter, we might have met on the field the quint from many other schools, and thus added greater glory to the reputation of our dear old High School. Under favorable circumstances t lie girls all hope the work may be resumed at the beginning of the next session. The following are the names of those on the teams: SENIOR TEAM : Right Forward .Left Forward Center .... Left Guard . .Right Guard JUNIOR TEAM: Mercedes Christie . . Elizabeth Finnegan Annie Ward Hyman Marguerite Wilson Verna Anderson . . . SOPHOMORE TEAM: Marie Ward Margaret Sommerville Bessie Nicholson Catherine Clement . . . Madeline Da light rev . FRESHMAN TEAM: Dorothy Freeland Right Forward Thelma Clark Left Forward Annie Lucas Center Edna Sutton Right Guard Lula Bargamin Left Guard Right Forward .Left Forward Center . .Right Guard . . . . Left Guard Right Forward . Left Forward Center . . . Left Guard . . Right Guard Goldie ( Jarner . . . Ruth Ford Margaret Jenkins Miriam Simms . . . Florence Gillett . THE ANCHOR 6S Boys ' Basket Ball Team Lewis. D Right Forward Hughes, D. C. Captain Left Forward Robinson. F. 1) .Center Benson, C. -M.| Right Guard Stuart. W Left Guard SUBSTITUTES: Hopkins Hamilton BASKET BALL SCORES: . X. H. S 14 Hampton High School 13 X. X. II S 13 Portsmouth High School ...10 X. X. IT. S 56 Williamsburg High School . . 4 X. N. H. s. ...12 Smithfield II i ltI i School IT X. X. IT. S 2S Hampton High School 23 X. X. H. s 51 Williamsburg High School.. 12 X. X. H. S 30 Smithfield High School 1G X. X. H. s. ...26 Portsmouth High School ....12 X. X. H. S 22 Smithfield High School 8 THE ANCHOR 69 Senior Class Prophecy X awoke with a start for the train had suddenly come to a stop Just then the conductor passed through the train, so I called to him and asked. “How far is it to Richmond?” “Why we left Richmond nearly two hours ago. This is the city of Hamp- ton Roads,” he said. I caught up my valise and hurried out to the platform. The city of Hamp- ton Roads? Could this be the old city of Newport News where I used to go to school? Surely it could not be the same, yet I thought, it has been many years since I saw the place. Just then my thoughts were interrupted by a cabman with his usual in- quiry, “Cab, sir?” “Yes,” I replied, “take me to the Warwick Hotel.” “The Warwick!” he exclaimed in much surprise, “why that has been torn down for years. ’ ’ Where had 1 heard that voice before, 1 looked piercingly into his face. “Why Claud Price,” 1 cried, “what are you doing here?” “The same old thing, may I ask that same question of you?” After telling him about my misfortune, I asked to be taken to a hotel. “Do you want to go to the Winchester? Neilson Turner is the proprietor and I work there. You remember him don’t you?” “I should say 1 do! All right, take me to the Winchester.” For some time we went through many brilliantly lighted streets and tin- ally the cab drew up before a very large hotel. We went in and Claud found Neilson for me. “What luck!” he exclaimed shaking my hand violently. “Come over here and see Hogge Wilkinson, he has a news stand in here and Florence Cillett is here also as my book-keeper.” I was delighted to know that I would have an opportunity to see two more of my class mates. After talking awhile about the improvements of the city, recalling some of the incidents of our old High School life and promising to go out the next morning with them, 1 followed tin boy who came to show me to my room. Before retiring I picked up a ' paper which 1 had bought from Hogge. The first thing that met my eye was the following in great black headlines. “Bur- clier Wins Pool Championship Over Robinson.” Naturally 1 began to read this very interesting article and found to my amazement that the men were no other than Fred Robinson and Allan Burcher also classmates of mine. How many times had 1 heard “Puddin” Burcher say to Fred, “Come over to the 70 THE ANCHOR Y. M. C. A. after tliree o’clock and let ' s have a game of pool.” So this was tin result. It was getting interesting. The next morning Neilson, Florence (better known to me as Mollie) and Claud went with me to see the city and to find other old classmates. We boarded a car which was called ‘‘The South Line Belt.” This car made a com- plete circuit of the city and passed through many beautiful sections. It was hard indeed to believe that this was the same place where 1 had resided in years gone by, and vainly did 1 look for that strip of open country which used to be between Newport News and Hampton. It was all one big city. When we were returning to the hotel. ‘‘Mollie” pointed out a croud of very noisy women and when I asked if it was a bargain sale, she laughingly replied : “No. that is a Suffragette meeting which Margaret Jenkins, Ruth Ford and Goldie Garner try to hold, but as all of them want to lead the meeting, they never amount to very much. These girls you know, always did clamor for then- rights in French class and always received them, too. “Yes, I remember that very distinctly,” 1 said and then asked Neiison what had become of the other classmates. “Some of them are in the city and we will take you to see them. Ruth Powell became a nun not very long ago which surprised us very much. Eunice Andrews is teaching in tin country and Emma Folkman is a great German teacher in one of the colleges. William Scott is revising Webster’s Dictionary and is over in Europe looking up some words now. Julian Krone is also over there traveling for pleasure, I suppose you heard about the large fortune that lie had left him.” By this time we had reached the hotel and it was dinner time. As we entered the dining room. 1 noticed two men seated at the table just opposite me who seemed to be enjoying their conversation very much. “Well. I know 1 can do it,” said one, “because 1 got my idea from that little magnifying glass which Mr. Dutrow made when we went to High School. If I can make my plan a success, I’ll “Oh pshaw! you won’t do anything. Why don’t you join the team Ilerby?” By the way have you heard about Robert Binder ! He is in town at the new Armstead Theatre. I’ve heard that he is quite good, but let us hope he will not get off any of those “daffydills that he used to bother us with. This was all very familiar, but who were those men f Suddenly I recog- nized them. They were Herbert Smith and Dudley Hughes. 1 went over to their table and made myself known. Both of them seemed very glad to see me. Herbert had become an inventor and Dudley was interested in one ot the teams in the “Pan-American Baseball Leagues. They told me that Robert Binder had become a great actor and invited me to go to see him but as 1 THE ANCHOR 71 had ;iu engagement with the others to go to hear Morgan Patton deliver an address on “The Latest Methods in Writing,’’ I declined. Soon after three o’clock we started out to see one of the schools, the very one which had been talked about so much when I was going to school. It was a handsome stone building with all the conveniences the pupils could wish for. In the school we found Bernard Booker teaching Mathematics and Euphemia Lawrence teaching English. These joined us and we then went around to a large office. Over the door I read, “The World’s Famous Typist.’’ Here we found Martha Walker who seemed very glad to see us and after show- ing us many medals, etc., which she had won in different contests, she promised to go with us that night to hear Patton. As we came out I asked them what had become of “Dick” Hamilton and Elroy Llewellyn. “Well, Dick is married and has settled down on a farm just outside of the city. I thought you had seen him for he brings fresh eggs and butter to the hotel nearly every morning. 1 hardly think that we can see Elroy as he has be- come a great physician and is kept too busy to have much pleasure, although we can go to his hospital and try.” When Ave reached the hospital we were told that he was operating on patient, so of course it was impossible for us to see him. Just as we were leav- ing I heard a terrible groan. Suddenly I was gripped by the shoulder and I heard the voice of my friend saying, “Asleep again! Well sir, you had better come in before the storm catches you. Just listen how the wind is howling in that tree.” I sat up and rubbed my eyes. Where was I? Then I remembered. The day being warm and sultry, I had taken a book and gone to read under a large tree, and there lulled by the hum of the bees and the soft summer breeze, l had fallen asleep, dreaming that the veil had been lifted disclosing to me the future of my classmates. PROPHET. o 1 J W ! 74 THE ANCHOR Favorite Sayings Burcher — And with tears in his voice lie said, “lie who laughs last laughs laughter.” Binder — I saw a peanut stand and a wheel spoke of it. Phillips — -“I heard an orange peel.’’ Semmes — -“I saw a cake walk.” Nelms — “I’ve seen a mail box.” Smith — “And I ' ve seen a street run.” R obinson — “Did you ever see a tape measure?” Patton — “Stop kidding — kid gloves.” Under the spreading chestnut tree The village blacksmith stands His shoes, lie keeps them full of feel His gloves are full of hands And the muscles of his brawny arms, Stretch forth like rubber bands. If Miss Cogbill faints can a pen holder? If the school caught on fire would the fire escape? If the class is dull is William Bright? If Mr. Jenkins is in the boat can Air. Dutrow? Mr. Patton (using “would” in a sentence) — “I’m quite sure Bessie Wood” Mr. Koontz (using “will” in a sentence) — “If she wont Ruth Powell.” If Henry Sachs has Limberger has Freddie Sweitzer? Can William Tell when you miss your German? If Bernard discovered a pointless needle would Morgan Patti n ’ If the battleship lost its rudder could Helen Turner? If the girls use white powder what kind does “Tack” Hughes? If the cut glass gave a ball what would silverware? If the tide were low, would Sadie Wade? If Elsie Krisch is high is Edna Langslow? If Susie is noisy is Edna Powder ? Does Professor McComh his hair every morning? You can butter cups and kid gloves, but you can never Guy Y:a. If the sun is dark is the moonlight ? If the wind blew would the ocean wave ? If the street runs does the board walk? Can you see sand on the beach ? Class studying Bryant’s “To a Waterfowl.” Miss Cogbill — “Is the bird lost?” THE ANCHOR Mr. Phillips— “Yes.” Miss Cogbill — “No it isn’t.” Mr. Phillips — “I think it is.” Miss Cogbill — “Well go to Mr. Bryant and consult him.” Mr. Phillips — “Where did you tell me to go?” Mr. Peyser (in Mathematics class) to Mr. Via — “How long is a yard?” Mrs. Peachy — “Smith is marked absent.” .Mi-. Smith (from the cloakroom) — “Not guilty.” Miss Cogbill — “Tell something of Alexander Hamilton.” Mr. Binder — “He was the leader of his band.” Miss McWhorter — “Give me an example of slang.” Mr. Burcher (after a few minutes wait) — “Search me.” Miss Loomis (thinking she had been called) — “Do you want me?” Mr. Price (in surprise) — “ l’h-er not if I know it.” Mrs. Peachy — “What kind of poetry did Spencer write?” Pupil — ‘ ‘ Spenserian poetry ?” Mr. Via — “Order is Heaven’s first law.” Mrs. Whissen — “Wittier than the man who wrote ‘Snowbound.’ Miss Jones — “Who was the first Governor of Virginia?” Miss W a 1 ker — ‘Ha rvey. ’ ’ Miss Jones — “What happened to him?” Miss Rome — “He died oh what’s the matter?” In Latin class — -“Mr. Booker, how is your line divided?” Mr. Booker — “My line has six feet.” Prof. Via — “Geometry is used in nearly every trade.” Mr. Booker — “A fisherman doesn’t use any branch of it in his trade Prof. Via — “Indeed he does, he fishes with a line.” I a cubic THE AXCHOR u Good-bye” Our four eventful years are passed The last “goodbyes” we say, Friends we have been for four glad years. 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Hats, Caps, Shirts Neckwear, Hosiery, Belts and Underwear. SUITS Tailored to measure from $15.00 up to $40.00. 1500 Patterns to choose from. No. 232 50th street, 7 rooms, bath, 2 ranges, $2,500. No. 220 49th street, 6 rooms, bath, 2 ranges, new servant house, $2,250. No. 2612 Orcutt avenue, 6 rooms, hath, gas range, electric, cost $1,720. Our price only $1,100. $200 cash and $12.50 monthly. No. 2507 Roanoke avenue, 6 rooms, fine bath, latrobe, gas, electric, two lots, only $2,000. Terms. Go through these and see us. Burcher Hat £ Trunk 1 ■■ 1 Company No. 2607 WASHINGTON AVENUE Jas. A. Sommerville, President Petzold’s Popular J. C. Gorsuch Co. Pharmacy Cor. 28th Street and Washington Avenue DRUGGISTS Wholesale Retail i jHK most accommodating Drugstore on the Peninsula. We send for and deliver Prescriptions to any part of the city and suburbs. We can prove that our Fountain Drinks are the Best in the City Prescription Department unsurpassed by any in the state , in respect to quality and variety of chemicals and pharmaceuticals car- ried. A ll work in the hands of registered pharmacists. The Meeting Place for Everybody NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA T he Clothes Beautiful forY oung Men DESIGNED AND MADE BY THE CELEBRATED MASTER TAILORS SCHLOSS BROS. COMPANY Are here for your inspection. The latest in FURNISH- INGS — new colorings — new ejjects Let us show you whether you want to purchase or not. COR. 33rd STREET WASHINGTON AV NEWPORT NEWS VIRGINIA Bell Phone 361 “Acres of Know How c| ll Akers’ Hand Laundry WE DO EVERYTHING A LADY OR GENTLEMAN WEARS Cleaning . Dyeing . and . Pressing Hats Cleaned, Blocked and Retrimmed. Carpets and Druggets Cleaned 3112 Washington Ave., Newport News, Va. Men’s Work a Specialty Electric Shoe Repairing Accounts of Merchants, Corporations and Individuals solicited. Every cour- tesy and accommodation consistent with sound banking is extended to de- positors. We would appreciate your account. The Jefferson Bank FRANK C. LENZ, President W. K. STOW, Vice-Pres. G. FRANKLIN LENZ, Cashier NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Life Insurance That INSURES against either ACCIDENT or DISEASE if totally dis- abled. STATE FEMALE NORMALSCHOOL FARMVILI.E, VIRGINIA Graduates of approved four-year high schools are admitted without examination to the two-year Professional Course for the Full Normal Diploma and to the two-year Kinder- garten Course for the Kindergaten Diploma. Graduates of approved three-year high schools are admitted without examination to the two-year Professional Course for the Pro- fessional Certificate. The Professional Courses include special methods in Language, History, Arithmetic, Reading, Geography, Drawing and Manual Training, together with General Methods, Principles of Teaching, History and Philoso- phy of Education, Observation, Practice Teaching, Etc. The twenty-ninth session opens Septem- ber 4, 1912. For catalogue, giving full inform- ation concerning State Scholarships and de- tails of the work offered, address, J. L. JARMAN, Pres’t Farmville, Virginia Merchants - Mechanics Savings Association THOS. B. JONES JNO. L. BOULDIN fc=== AG ENTS====2 No. 2615 WASHINGTON AVENUE Allan D. Jones, Secretary HE site of the first Pub- lic School Building in Newport News looks vastly different now from what it did thirty years ago. Just as great changes, however will take place during the next thirty years as have taken place during the past thirty. Why not take advantage of the present opportunity and share in the beneficial changes? The un- dersigned will be glad to confer or correspond with you to this end. Business and residence lots for sale and lease in all sections of the city. Liberal site inducements offered in connection with industrial develop- ment. :: :: :: :: :: Old Dominion Land Co. Hotel Warwick Building Newport News, Va. While in Newport News stop at HOTEL WARWICK the leading Hotel. American and European Plan Be I •f.