North High School - Polaris Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1910 volume:

£ BEING THE YEAR BOOK OF THE SENIOR CLASS NORTH HIGH j t NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Iffiiratimt Iunyirrb by the lour aub bruutiou of limy aub intimatr aBsorialimi; bnriny mhirl] uie bauc Bycat some trying aub biarmirayiuy, aub many hayyy bn urn together, in our efforts to make this, our first yubliratinu, murtbtj in all rrnyrrtn of the rlana mhuoe memorial it in, aub to furnish au example whirl? future rlannen umulb reuarb aub renyert: Hie, the rbitors, unable tn ftub a worthier or more ayyreriatiue reriyient of the honor, affertinuately bebirate thin murk So ©urneltten. W. W. Hobbs Principal North High School GREETING From this great star of the Northland, Star of the North, the bright Polaris, To our friends and readers many. Bring we greetings, kindest welcome. Choice regards and prosperous wishes. Leave with you this baby Annual,— First of all its race and kindred, Born alone without a guardian, In that mighty institution. Fount of learning and instruction. In our foster-home, the North High School. Touched, our hearts were, with compassion. Pity for the helpless infant; .Tho we knew the cares and labor, That would cost this undertaking. Took we in the babe so tender. Clothed and fed and nourished it, Filled its early months with bounty, Health and happiness and plenty; Anxious watched its toddling footsteps. Saw with pride its rapid progress, And it grew, and throve, and prospered. Soon became a sturdy urchin. Now we see our task is finished. And we start it on life’s journey; Tenderly we now commit it, To your loving care and kindness. Pray that you'll regard it sacred. Just remember 'twas an orphan ; And tho it is far from perfect, Time and toil were spent upon it. If in times of trial or sorrow, It should clear a cloud away. Help to brighten one dull moment. Then we’ll count our toil repaid. 7 Freeman Weiss. ANNUAL BOARD Vera Person Henry Karnofsky Freeman Weiss Lloyd Mabrey Hazel Reed Jerome Fritsche 8 Managing Editor. Freeman Weiss. Art Hazel Reed Associate Editors. Social Vera Person Sport Jerome I. Fritsclie Organizations Henry Karnotsky Business Manager IJovd Mabrey STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL. Roy Wanvig Myrtle Eichhom Leslie Parker Melvin Henderson Emmons Sawyer FACULTY ADVISORY COUNCIL. W. W. Hobbs Miss Hoff G. M. Link Miss C. E. Adams Mrs. F. 0. Webster CLASS REPRESENTATIVES. Charles Woehlcr Arthur Hoaglimd Samuel Gale Robert (lerdes B Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen 9 Hiram Durham Arthur Verne Paul Engel Wilson Engel o 1 ; Roy H. Wanvig . t Leslie F. Parker Freeman Weiss Emmons Sawyer Melvin Henderson Myrtle Eichhorn CLASS OFFICERS President Roy H.Wanvig Vice-President Myrtle Eiclihorn Secretary Business Manager Treasurer Freeman Weiss Melvin Henderson Leslie Parker Sergeant-at-A rms Emmons Sawyer COMMITTEES. Social Virginia Bond Florence Meder Mamie Hubbard Wilson Durand Class Pin Edwin Boelter Clyde Stuart Lillian Carr Mabel Ghostly Myrtle Jackson Class Play Frank Fillmore Harold Patten Myrtle Cole Myrtle Eiclihorn Class Photos Emmons Sawyer Hazel Reed Colors Arthur Lcnz Florence Griffith Frances Oswald Yell Phil Kerr Stella (iriggs Dan Casey Jerome Fritsche Decorations Madge Glasbv Hortense Weyhe Haakon Hasbcrg Grace W hit struck Publicity Olive Remley Homer Brown 11 “THE FACULTY” Once upon a time far to the north lived a good Shephard with his tune-Murd, in a beautiful country surrounded by a Ring-wall. In the center stood a dungeon Keep, encircled by the murky waters of the Foss, green with algae and containing bacteria plainly discernible only by the Lenz. In the distance stood a Hill-town, the seat of worship of the immortal Bard Shakespeare. He who entered its portals passed under an emblazoned emblem of a W ebb-stirred ever by the breezy atmosphere of that high place. Through the enclosure flowed a river crossed by an R A C ford whose commercial value was everywhere acknowledged and whose pearly waters as they rippled, whispered Duensing, Duensing. The young lambs of the flock were always climbing, Joslin one another in their haste, to some Woodward where they found Wells of sweet water gushing forth, shaded by slender Reids and graceful Longbrakc. Some struggled through Brown fields and occasionally even became entangled in Blaisdells where they were penned in for long spells when their Tenney shrieks scattered music everywhere. In the lower ground the Shephard kept a few of the older sheep. A few particularly frisky ones, some ’Stenc in number, were Hobb-led; still others were corailed in rectangular enclosures guarded by tall stern Gates whose chains creaked in each rusty Link. One day one of the older sheep in an independent spirit wandered away from the careful supervision of the good Shephard to where on the shore of Lake Colquhoun he was caught Knappen by the ever watchful eagle. Swooping down he clutched him in his sharp Claus. The cautious Shephard seeing that one of the flock had, as the Scotchman says, Brock-wav from his fellows, Ilarris-ed bv fear, rushed to the splendid German King, Koenig of the Teutons, crying, K-Ilyscr. K-Hyser, pray send me a Mann, that splendid marksman, Donaldson.” Straightway all rushed out and frightened the eagle, who flew off in a Hoff, robbed of his anticipated banquet, leaving the sheep to gambol in the Bliss-ful security as in the Eden of Adam’s day. 12 Mabel Ghostly. Cynthia E. Adams Ida V. Mann -Fred W. Gates George M. Link Florence G. Webster Edna Hilton 11 ermine R. Konig -Georgia A. Burgess -W. H. Shepard Magda M. Iloff Mary Cone Harris Emma Keep -Blanche Howard Wells Harriet S. Brown -Agnes Y. Woodward Mary L. Longbrake P. A. Davis A. W. Hurd -Maude A. Hyser Emma A. Lena Elizabeth H. Knappen Isabelle Stene Minnie Duensing Mary E. Joslin Elizabeth 11. Foss E. Christie Reid O. A. Ringwalt T. W. Breckheimer -R. T. Tenney Ethel A. Donaldson -Helen M. Brock wav -W. W. Claus - - Ida P. Lindquist Helen E. Blaisdell R. A. Crawford -Maud S. Bliss English Literature Latin Mathematics - Mathematics English - English German Latin Civics and History Ancient History Latin Algebra - Algebra Algebra - English English Chemistry Physics - English English - History Commercial Arithmetic - German English Grammar - Botany English Manual Training - Manual Training English Grammar Mechanical Drawing Freehand Drawing Mechanical Drawing - Commercial Commercial - Commercial Geography and History i3 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The publication of a class annual involves much more time and labor than the merely interested spectator can possibly realize. There are so many varied interests to serve and so many different tastes to please that disappointment invariably results somewhere, and the editors are generally the recipients of the displeasure. We, in addition, have had the hardships of being the pioneers in this line, at North High School. It is to the credit of the Annual Board that these problems have been met so faithfully, and carried thru with success. Hazel Reed, in the capacity of Art Editor, deserves all commendation for the high standard of excellence attained in that department. We also owe to Vera Person our thanks for her many, long hours at the typewriter preparing copy for the printers. Freeman Weiss, while serving in the double capacity of business manager and editor, bore the brunt of the work during the period of preparation. The other members of the Board also faithfully and creditably performed their individual tasks. Thru their representatives, the various classes of the High School assisted our Board by their ready co-operation in preparing their sections. The Freshmen, under the leadership of Miss Hoff, were especially prompt and capable in their work, as an inspection of their pages will justify. We wish to thank Miss Adams for many valuable criticisms and suggestions in preparing the literary sections. An efficient corps of editors alone are not always successful publishers. The financing of the Annual was our most serious and perplexing problem, and at one time it was deemed impossible to carry thru the project on account of financial limitations and restrictions. This was due to the necessity of spending more money in the publication, than was possible to realize from the sale of the annual—the subscription price being limited by the Board of Education. Our most natural course was to ask assistance from the business men of the North Side, who have, in the past, always shown by prompt and generous contributions, their love and loyalty for the school. Owing to the restrictions by a rule of the Board of Education, against using advertisements, we were unable to offer these gentlemen, any positive returns for their donations. However, as in many other instances, they gave us their ready and loyal support and we take this opportunity of publicly thanking the following gentlemen who have largely contributed to the success of this work: W. C . Nye C. W. Sawyer Dr. P. M. Hall F. A. Gross Dr. O. A. Weiss John F. Bernhagen Roger Charlton H. O. Frank P. L. Clarity W. T. Miller M. F. St ell wage n A. S. Dowdall C. J. Rock wood Arthur E. Eichhorn Arthur Stremel Henry Rauch Chas. H. Wingate Jacob Oswald Francis M. Henrv Robert Reed Marcus Miller J. W. Pauly S. M. Parker W. J. Durand Dr. E. A. Nippert Henry Vogeli H. N. Leighton Dr. N. B. Patten No small factor in the efficiency of this publication has been the excellence of the work done for us by the engraver and printer, as well as the promptness with which it was carried thru. We take pleasure in thanking the Minnesota Engraving Co., and the Hahn Harmon Printing Co. for their good work and many favors. Once more, we thank each and every individual contributor for the success of this work. CLASS OF JUNE, '10. 14 A VIEW POINT Seniors at last, in pomp and pride, To rule supreme, this school to guide We enter now this last short term With flowery visions high and firm. Three weary years and more have passed But we have reached the goal at last, Our ship of state triumphant sails On tranquil waters, free from gales. A freshman’s woes were once our own, Full trivial now those woes have grown, We were then known for humbleness, Our virtues then we'd ne'er profess: But looked with awe and reverence due Upon the seniors—juniors too. Behold we sophomores coming next, With fervor do we con our text. Ambitions high, with hope elate. We win new laurels in debate. And now in joy and pride full high We borrow Caesar's ancient cry. And from the top of neighboring mound, “Veni-vidi-vici loudly sound. Juniors then in gayest round Of social duties, we are found. A Junior Ball falls to our share. Our joys are quite beyond compare. In passing let us add that this. In truth, it will not come amiss, Our strong endeavor, thru the year, Is to let no studies interfere In any way with our education, 'Pis worthy, quite, of commendation. But all those trival joys are sped. Our lesser glories long have fled, We now are seniors, charmed name! 'Tis linked fore'er with greatest fame, Our honor now the stars unfurl— 'Pis fixed beside Belinda's curl. And now a roseate vista lies In lofty grandeur before our eyes, We lead no more a middle flight That hovers near the shades of night. But at the foot of Olympian mount Our praise is sung at the Muses’ fount. 16 The place that we now proudly hold Has been held in days of old By valiant souls, who but last night Became alumni as was their right. They too have made their lives sublime, Their footprints arc found on the sands of time, Now we alone do hold the field, And to no rival will we yield The pride and glory that is our due. But at our standards we’ll be true. Purple and white have had their day— All things are subject to decay— But histories e’er shall love to tell, And daisies print in every dell, The story of the “Gold and White That now doth shine in purest light. Francks Ford. CLASS SONG Tune—“John Brown's Body. I. Today we are a happy crowd of High-School boys and girls. Tomorrow we go out to meet the problems of the world. But we will never flinch, and we will tell the reason why— We were trained at North Side High. Chorus: Yes—we’ll meet the questions squarely: Yes—we’ll fight the battles fairly ; Yes—we’ll make decisions carefully. For we come from Old North High. II. We know our paths thru life will not be strewn with roses gay. That thorns will often pierce our hearts, as we go on our way. But we'll go bravely on, and we will keep our spirits high— For we come from Old North High. Chorus: III. We stand for truth and honor, of the very highest grade, For they are glories which, tho time may pass, will never fade— And we are bound to win success, if we stand for the right— So, Hurrah for North Side High! Chorus: 17 Flossie Patch. Bertha Ella Adams 1827 Irving Ave. X. Monday we wash; Tuesday we go to town.” Harry Edwin Berry commercial slave with 3536 Upton Ave. X. inky fingers ' Edwin Durler Boelter 244 17th Ave. X. Social Committee. Sure, some ill fate’s upon me ' Virginia Alma Bond 2018 Dupont Ave. X. Social Committee. “What majesty is in her gait ’ Eld a Evelyn Braciiloxv 2941 person of few words.” Fremont Ave. X. (n (0 18 Earl Edward Brennan 1405 Brvant Ave. X. “litermil sunshine settles on his head.'' Homer Leigh Brown 3115 Russell Ave. X. “He sleeps; don't disturb him.” Iva Bunn el 919 Queen Ave. X “An Americanized Viking ' Genevieve Lida Burgan 2315 Sheridan Ave. X. Honor Student. “There is a certain something in her looks, a certain scholar-like and studious something Elsie Myrle Calhoun 3738 Harriet Ave. “Shall I be a stenographer or get married 19 Lillian Florence Carlson 1800 24th Ave. “Inclined to be flirtatious” (?) ( ?) Lillian Blake Carr 1525 Dupont Ave. N. Class Pin Committee. “Piety Personified. Elmer Palmer Carrier 817 18th Ave. N. Athletics. “Much may be made of a man if he is caught young ’ Daniel Francis Casey 523 Colfax Ave. X. Athletics—Yell Committee. “ ‘Caesar —the greatest man in all the world; if you don't believe it, ask him. Myrtle Maid Cole 3437 Blaisdell Ave. S. Honor Student. Class Play Committee (Neutral). “She shows that her soft sex contains strong minds ’ i 20 Beulah Lorraine Cooper man 3204 Emerson Ave. X. “Oh, that far-reaching Psyche ” Edward Cooperman 800 Marshall St. X. E. Football and Baseball. “A conscientious student fond of original (?) research Wilson Platt Durand 1414 Bryant Ave. X. Social Committee. “Has nothing to say, but is always saying it. Myrtle Helma Eichiiorn 1119 Sixth St. X. Vice-president, Class Play Committee. “Her heart is not in her work; 'tis elsewhere. Alice Florentine Erickson 3109 Longfellow Ave. S. “Does it pay to be serious? 21 (iKokck Henry 1-inkle 2505 Fremont Ave. X. Hockey Team. “The January Class manorial.'' Frances Amelia Ford 245 Irving Ave. X. Salutatorian. “Plump and good natural.’' Jeanette Florence Frisch 615 Aldrich Ave. X. “See! See!! She smiles! Who will fall next victim to her charms?” Jerome Louis Fritsche 2027 Sixth St. X. Track Team—Yell Committee—Annual Board —Sporting Editor. “It is rumored that all the great athletes arc dying off; even ’Jerry' isn’t feeling well.'' Frank Edmundson Fclmork 2317 Fremont Ave. X. Senior Debating Team—Fin Committee. “Xoted for brilliant combinations of shirts and ties. 22 Mabel Grace Ghostly Rogers, Minnesota. Class Pin Committee. The power behind a tottering throne. Majocra May Gi.asby 1603 Bryant Ave. X. The quietest little creature in all the world. Florence Elyxdia Griffith 1214 Lyndale Ave. X. Color Committee. Her heart's supremest ambition.—to look fair. Stella Marie Gkigcs 1706 Fremont Ave. X. Yell Committee. Hark! Did she crack a smile or did the door slam Haakon Christian Hasberc; 1620 Dupont Ave. X. ) e gods! 1 am a man after my own heart. L 23 Theda Kith Hawkins 1523 Fremont Ave. N. “She was quiet once: that's peculiar. Flaine Lenore IIavcock 2528 Aldrich Ave. X. “She has a gentle, timid air « Margery Isahel Hazard 3122 Fremont Ave. X. “She stoops to nothing save a door.'' Melvin James Henderson Robbinsdale, Minn. School Debate Team, Business Manager. “.I merry man when the cap of fortune sits jauntily on his head. Frederick William Hensel 3445 Queen Ave. X. Orchestra. “The cutup of the school. (?) 24 Ruth Seymour IIigby 3003 Emerson Ave. X. “You look wise; pray correct that air. Esther Marie Hubbard 1614 22nd Ave. X. “Her one desire,—to teach the wee ones;’’ Mamie Helen Hubbard 1614 22nd Ave. X. Social Committee. “Of all the treasures fair to see. A tiny ring is the thing for me.” Herbert Chester Hutchins 2013 James Ave. X. Football Manager. “Our bright and shining light. Florence Louise Meder 1400 15th Ave. X. Honor Student—Social Committee. “She wears her heart upon her sleez’C. Her soul within her eyesA 25 Vera Bessie Person 315 Xcwton Ave. X. Annual Board, Social Editor. Honest labor hath a gentle face. Myrtle May Jackson 1717 Russell Ave. X. Pin Committee. She hath an abundance of plain, good sense. Edna Deborah Johnson 909 31st Ave. X. “Her locks the muse did consecrate to fame, And midst the stars inscribed Belinda’s name.” Frank Edward Johnston 2111 Dupont Ave. X. “Whereof, a little more than a little said, is much too much. Lai ka Irene Jordan 1300 12th Ave. X. “She believes in being seen not heard. 26 Henry Edward Karnofsky 1823 Bryant Ave. X. Senior Debate Team—Annual Board—Associate Editor (Not heard from). He hath the fatal gift of beauty.' Louise Mary Kennedy 2612 Plymouth Ave. Senior Debate Team—Honor Student. “Docs not like to discuss the ‘Mystery of the Hammer.' ” Philip Wesley Kerr 3004 Fremont Ave. X. Color Committee. “None but himself can be his parallel Silverius Peter Knaeble 515 Plymouth Ave. Football Team. “I would that my tongue could utter the thots that arise in me ' Arthur Fred Lenz 1430 Dupont Ave. X. Class Photo Committee. “He combs down his hair. Look! Look! It stands on end. L. 27 XELLA W'OODDELL LOOMIS 1504 22nd Avc. X . What would another double do?” % Lloyd Rowlandson Mabrey 2920 Emerson Ave. N. Annual Board, Business Manager. “The curse of intellect is upon me.” Ekmengakde Eugenie Malmo 1410 Dupont Avc. XT. 7 speak in a monstrous little voice. Lyla Gladys Plantikow 1817 Emerson Ave. X. 1 lonor Student. “Thou knoivcst all without the aid of books. Ellen Grace Punt 2339 Penn Ave. X. Honor Student. “Whence is thy learning, has thy toil O'er books consumed the midnight oil?” 28 1610 32nd Ave. X. Bertha Christine Miller “ 'Birdie' aspires to marry an Bari. Isalinda Hingelv Miller 1204 Morgan Ave. X. “The Marathon Dancer” Irene Johanna Mulrean 2004 Crystal Lake Ave. “A still, small voice. (?) Eleanor Louise McAllister 2626 Aldrich Ave. X. Better late than never—8:27.” Florence Marie McCarthy 722 Penn Ave. X. “Thou sayest each trivial thing in such a solemn way. 29 W alter Thomas Noonan Alexandria, Minn. I. a hapless infant roam, Far from my maternal home. Frances Florence Oswald 2635 Aldrich Ave. N. Color Committee. “Xaturc never framed a woman's heart of prouder stuffr Leslie Foc;ge Parker 2009 Laurel Ave. N. Class Treasurer, Track Team. “He prays your speedy payment. Florence Mauel Patch Robbinsdale, Minn. “ 'Flossie our Poet Laureate ’ Harold Winfield Patten 1012 Logan Ave. N. Class Play Committee. wGive me a juicy pit of gossip and I zvill spread it. 30 v i Harry George Kahn 730 Fourth St. X. A harmony that harts the ears. Florence Mabel Rkckard Brooklyn Center. Minn. “Sometimes set ami think and sometimes I jus! set. Hazel Reed 1600 Lvndale Ave. X. Annual Board, Art and Joke Editor, Picture Committee. 'Tis true that she is much inclined, To talk and chat with all mankind. Olive May Remley 2321 James Ave. X. School Debate Team. Publicity Member. She needs no eulogy hut speaks for herself. Emmons Woodhiry Sawyer 15C6 Emerson Ave. X. At: letics—Sergeant-at-Arms—Picture Committee. Look at this dimpling dumpling. Pie was raised on Maliens food. i 3i f Florence Delia Strom 1220 22nd Ave. X. “Loquacity cannot age her. nor society wither her ;” Edison Earl Strouts 2006 Willow Ave. “Strong on the ‘Anvil Chorus.' ” Clyde Joel Stuart 3311 Cedar Lake Ave. Pin Committee. “Yc ancient mariner” Marry Louise Stynkk Maple Plain. Minn. “Wherefore those dreamy eyes ' Amelia Sophia Yeth 2301 Janies Ave. X. “Leave in concealment what has long been concealed.” 32 Benjamin Waisiirkn 627 Fremont Ave. X. .-I little learning is a dangerous thing. Roy Hamilton VVanvig 1408 Seventh Ave. X. President of the Class. 7 am the best of what they do and are.—every inch a king. Myrtle Mai d Wkhster 1510 22nd Ave. X. Don't trespass,—her giggle is contagious. Freeman Weiss 1602 Fremont Ave. X. Valedictorian—Secretary of the Class—Annual 1 oard— I anaging Editor. 7 am above the roll of common men.’9 1 1ortkn.sk Louise Wkyiie 1010 Dupont Ave. X. It's such a serious thing to be a girl. 33 Louis Robert Weiss 509 Washington Ave. X. “I am not only witty in ntysclf, but the cause of wit in others: Grace Adell Wiiitstruck 3650 Colfax Ave. X. “I would if I could, but I can't. Why?” Stella Gertrude Yerxa “Last but not least, the 2223 Girard Ave. X. last shall be first.” 34 With CLASS HISTORY “Quips, and cranks, and wanton wiles Nods and becks and wreathed smiles, With sport that wrinkled care derides And Laughter holding both its sides,” the class of 1910 inscribed its deeds with distinction upon the annals of North High School. Its career has been one of tireless energy, for “ambition knows no rest.” and its reputation fills “an acre in the field of glory.’’ In its infancy the class toiled valiantly to keep abreast the sweeping tides of Algebra, English and other calamities that inevitably befall a struggling freshman. It listened in awe and reverence to the guiding voice in the hall, during the 15-minute period. But soon it realized its place in school life and became a compendium of universal knowledge, and being wise in its own conceit aspired to honors in debate. It was after winning the championship in debate that the class spirit, which had been smoldering for some time, burst forth into a bright flame and the result was a never-to-be-forgotten picnic at Big Island. All the teachers knew the class well and joy reigned supreme when this bright band appeared for recitation, for tardiness was unheard of. and more brilliant recitations and more brilliant failures were beyond the pale of human conception. In acknowledgment of all their virtues the teachers gave a sleigh-ride party to the class in their junior year. When the night came everything was in readiness except the snow, but even so, the ride was not postponed and altho the sleighs had to be emptied every two blocks on account of some bare strip of ground, jollity reigned supreme and the heavenly constellations gleamed with dazzling brilliancy to outshine their earthly rivals. Soon after this, the class plunged into the field of dramatic art with marked success, by presenting sundry scenes from Ivanhoe. The lavishness of costume, the trite witticisms of Wamba and the despair of the fair Rowena thrilled the souls of all spectators. One of the special features of the performance was the stern military air imparted by a great collection of swords, due to a vigorous search over the whole north side. A further martial setting was given to the knights, by substituting football helmets for steel visors and gray sweaters for coats of mail. That the imagination of the audience might be given free scope and not limited by any barrier, all scenery was dispensed with. And last but not least the class points to all sorts and conditions of honors: honors in debate, in foot-ball, and in the class-room, as well; to countless parties, sleighrides. picnics and a glorious steamboat trip down the Mississippi. If the spirit manifested in its school life may be taken as a criterion by which to judge its future achievements, the members will bring honor and glory, to their Alma Mater, to their state, and even to their nation. G F. X EVI EVE I l RC. A X. 35 r IN FAIRY LAND An eve in springtime when soft zephyrs blow And balmy perfumes rise wher'er you go. Tis in a forest, green with budding leaves, And sap is rising in the poplar trees. The sun has set behind yon distant hills. Its warmth is still felt in the rocks and rills. The birds, all day their mating songs did sing. Hut now are resting, head tucked under wing. Somewhere a thousand frogs do trill their song, And crickets chirp to help the tune along. A night-owl, somewhere, calls its careless prey. Oh. such an ideal eve it is. in May. There, in the clearing, in the forest deep. A thousand fairy figures dance and lea]); There, in the moonlight, on the grassy green. All decked in gold and white they may be seen. From humble walks, and also Halls of Fame. They’ve come; and meet here on a common plane. I find the wisest sprites I've ever met— A very noted, intellectual set. Whose thirst for knowledge is almost a greed. Here's Herbert Hutchins, who so likes to read (Reed). Near by is Sawyer, trying to learn new words, For he's consulting Webster.” so I’ve heard. And Noonan, there—a struggling artist—works. He’s very faithful, yea. he never shirks; He. like Van Dyke, a Baby Stuart portrays, And at his side. Miss Eichhorn gives him praise. Now. turning to those of more common fame, I see two Millers, each with stacks of brain. The one. they tell me. is a little Hird: I'he other, in such tricks is never heard. This one is known as generous, o'er the land. For oft we see. she lends (Lenz) a helping hand. And there 1 see one. midst the happy throng. •Who wears a wan wig (Wanvig) which is thin and long. And by his side, a maid so sweet he boasts. But 1 who understand, know she’s a Ghost (ly.) And Parker, smiling sweetly, eyes with pride, The modest little Person at his side. 36 I see o cr yonder, a sparkling, bubbling stream Not like the quiet Jordan, in the Scripture seen: And on the other side a nymph doth weep. Sweet Mahno does not want to wet her feet. And as there is no bridge o'er which to come Fears she must stay on yonder side alone. Then one called Boelter, dashes up and cries He’s going to Ford that stream, or he will die. And Fritsche says tho he is not so bold But what he tears that his feet may get cold. Yet, when the maid is brought across, secure. Then he will go to meet her (Meder). he is sure. And Kurgan says, like Caesar, he can say. “ ‘1 came. 1 saw, I conquered, in one day.” 'Mid shouts of laughter, lie's declared a fake. And warned that lie should not such Hazard take. And so they dance and sing, both short and tall. Until a freeman wise ( Freeman Weiss) a council calls. Now quiet reigns o’er all the merry band. They know momentous questions are at hand. He bids one sprite, a record (Reckard) to bring forth. And read if south winds ever blow from north. Again the chairman’s sonorous tones we hear. Now lie commands two pages who are near To bring the Johnsons from the merry throng. And when he sees them, then his face is long: Arraigns Frank Johnston on the serious charge Of flirting gayly with the maids, at large. Then Deborah coyly tosses out her curls. (The envy of all beauty loving girls) And she denies she tried to capture Kerr. But says 'twas he who tried to llirt with her. 37 The sprites, at this. no longer can keep still. Their shouts and laughter echo 'gainst the hill. Much interest now is shown in the next affair For Kennedy has personal interest there. For Henderson and Reniley seal their fate; They, on this question, hold a fierce debate— Resolved, if ever Lyla plant a cow (Plantikow) That where she plants it, cowslips then will grow. Next comes for judgment, a very puzzling case; The two defendants stand here face to face. These sprites arc known as Hensel and Durand, (The both of them well known in Fairyland.) 'They had been friends, but now arc bitter foes, And in their haste, had even come to blows. It seems ’twas o’er a Bond that they had fought, Each said ’twas his; the other said twas not. And tho the chairman was in law well versed He wisely said. I must ask which struck (Whitstruck) first. And now, to give the listeners a rest He thot a change from serious things was best. He had brought forth a parchment which contained The names of those whose ancestors were famed. Here’s one whose lineage goes back as far As Adam’s, but can then be traced no more. Here’s one, descended from a statesman old. Whose speeches then were thot to be too bold, But who did understand his country’s needs; No wonder Miss Calhoun now does good deeds. And Jackson too, doth bear a noted name One ancestor won Presidential fame. And last, before the council did adjourn. The chairman thot to give his wit a turn, lie said, and thot he’d made a weighty pun, “I know a maid who’s known as Erick’s son (Erickson). When they adjourned, the sprites all leaped for joy, The nymphs all looked so innocently coy. Fanned by the May breeze (Mabrey) all did look so sweet. To see the merry ones was quite a treat. And Higby smiled and nodded to each one; Oh, but she was a nymph who liked such fun. Then all were summoned by a tinkling bell Across the clearing to a cozy dell. And there Professor Fulmore plied his art. With lovelorn arrow, pierced Hawkins’s heart; Then with his wand, the one of magic fame, Did make the broken heart all whole again. And with his clever tricks surprised them all— He granted Loomis’ wish that she was tall. He also told some fortunes in his way. He said that Waisbren was so much too gay That he must sober down and smile no more 38 Or he was doomed to be a bachelor. He told Mulrcan she liked the farmer boys; That one would, some day, share with her his joys. The magic one next called forth Miss Bunnell And solemn said from in his cozy dell. “This maid, I'm sure, will never be a fool For she doth love to spend her time in school. But whether ‘tis her teacher or her books I cannot tell, for how demure she looks.” He called again and Weiss held out his hand, But the Professor looked and then declined, “For verily.” he said, “J plainly see Thou art already much more wise (Weiss) than me.” The wonder worker next did bid his crier Announce that if he only had a fire That he would brew a potion all might taste. Twould heal the lovesick, ’tho it looked like paste And Braehlow sighed and looked so very glum The sprites decided that she needed some. Karnofskv darted off. and when asked why, I'm going to bring some coal (Cole)” he did reply. And then Fred brot (Bradt) some grass that had all died And piled it on a Haycock, at one side; And soon a fire was blazing red and bright. It lighted the whole clearing, tho twas night. The fairies danced around and sang with glee. Then dined on honey, dewdrops and pink tea. They were refreshed when they had had their fill And scattered out to walk beside the rill. When Hasberg said “Let us go for a walk, Along beside the stream so we can talk. McCarthy, with assumed Irish brogue, Replied. “Don’t be too frish (Frisch), you handsome rogue.” And cast such haughty looks of sweet disdain. He went away and ne’er went there again. Forgot his pain before a minute passed. For Griggs and Strom would not let sorrow last. They made him take them to his aerial car (Carr). And in the moonlight, circled round, afar. Meanwhile a crowd of fairies pleased them all They tried so hard to play a game of ball. But Captain Oswald could not swing the bat. (The sprites all thot she surely should do that.) McAllister made five home runs, at once. And I'inkle did insist on making Punt (s) The manly sprites laughed till their sides did ache. At the confusion that those nymphs did make: For golden hairpins, scattered on the green. And tiny combs, and necklaces, were seen; And here a dainty slipper met its fate. All wondered who it was that wore the mate. And now. a chorus soft and sweet we hear; The frogs are singing in the meadow near. And Styner thot she heard a swarm of bees 39 Lint found that Kalin was humming bits of glees. Xow all the fairies start a playful snug. And two by two, they lightly trip along. The one who leads the march is Griffith named. And at her side we see that Patten reigns. And Parry watched the (flashy side him there. lie thot the maiden wonderfully fair. And Casey sighed, and wished he too might see A maid as near to his ideal as she. And now the fairies do not stay in twos. They dance and trip along just as they choose: Two robust fairies, both with cheeks of tan. Are son and daughter of a Cooperman. And Brennen. too. we see is very bright. He, from a distance, is a shining light. And Yerxa. classic student, much renowned, Is all in softest tones of lovelv Brown. Two sisters, Mother Hubbard's daughters, these. As fair as any on this side the seas. And when one slipped, she wished that some kind sir Would come that way so he could carry her (Carrier). And Carlson hastened so she lost her breath. But luckily 'twas found bv Amelia Vcth. Off on the right, we see a pleasant way (Wevhe) Which doth attract whoever goes that way. Three nymphs, all famous for their beauty too. Did wander thence, but heard a sighing Who-o (An owl oerhead. it was. that they heard call. But they did not know what it was. at all.) So when they heard the Who-o” they stopped surprised. And looked up to the sky with frightened eyes: And thus were found by Knaeble and St routs. And oh, what laughter followed, and what shouts! And now they hear the voice of the crier Who calls them all together, 'round the fire. For Patch, who. all know, delves in realms sublime. Xow reads to them some of her ponderous rhyme: In doggerel verses, tells of days of old: ()f tutors, whom she now thinks good as gold. And of her class mates wrote amusing facts, But in her writing never showed much tact. And now the fairies all prepared to leave This lovely clearing 'mid the forest trees. Where balmy perfumes rise, and zephyrs blow And you can feel the spring where'er you go. Where you can see the sparkling, bubbling rill. And all of Nature seems so very still. Except these fairy figures on the green. A happier band. I know, was never seen. And now they must return from whence they came. To common walks of life, or Halls of Fame: Yet ere they went, they promised, one and all. That every spring they’d hold a Fairies' Ball. 40 The world is old. yet likes to laugh. New jokes are hard to find. A whole new editorial staff Can't tickle every mind; So if you meet some ancient joke Decked out in modern guise. Don't frown and call the thing a poke— lust laugh—don't be too wise.— Kx. P. Gs. (Post Graduate) have anew ty pe-uriter, A mid it is my deli flit', to patter on it gaiLY And write and write) and write§ It aidss mb', in my lahorrsC) When ’( in World XG veinSc It make A G R Eat ini provent E nit , iwrite So veRY pl.ain —Ex. GEOMETRY Theorem: A poor lesson is better than a good lesson. Proof: (1) Nothing is better than a good lesson. (Faculty) (2) A poor lesson is better than nothing. (Pupil) Therefore: A poor lesson is better than a good lesson. 41 Q. E. I). If any whom we have here tried to tease Should feel toward us somewhat ill at ease, They should remember that it was done Just for a little bit of fun.—Ex. WANTED A few good students who are willing to work my geometry before school. Apply A. Lenz. A new strolling place. Birdie Miller. A cure for that tired feeling, llazel Reed. Some added inches. F. Weiss. An inspiration. Annual Hoard. Some one to teach me to giggle. Myrtle Webster. A package of cigarettes. Fred IJenscl. A place to rest our weary heads. Eng. Lit. classes. A girl. Clyde Stuart. Diplomas. Seniors. A deathlike silence tills the room, Students, spellbound gaze in wonder, Expectant, wait the crack of doom, Scab recites without a blunder.—Ex. Fillmore had expounded the proposition, propounded the theorem, and dumfounded the confounded class. Mr. Gates (Sol. Gcom.)—“Is Mr. Sawyer’s figure right?” We have always thot so. Wouldn't It Be Funny to See— Sawyer in short pants? Fritsche without his track sweater? Knaeble make a speech? Hutchins win a Rhodes Scholarship? F. Weiss flunk? l lazel Reed when she wasn't looking for some one? Frank Johnston crack a joke? Casey without a grin? Parker without a receipt book? Coop with anything original? “Evolutionquoth the monkey, Maketh all mankind our kin: There's no chance at all about it Tails we lose and heads they win ' Sarah, with little sister Eva and Mr. Hopkins, sitting in a cozy corner. Papa (sticking his head through the curtain). “Pleasant conversation, girls? Sarah—“Yes. we are talking about our kith and kin: aren’t we Eva?’’ Eva (lisping)—“Yeth; Mr. Hopkins saith. Mav 1 have a kith?’ and you say. You kin’!”—Ex. 42 FOR SALE Live Stock, several fine, imported, Latin ponies, warranted to work. E. Boclter. You can lead a horse to water, But you cannot make him drink. You can send a boy to High School, But you cannot make him think. Teacher — What did the Colonial troops do when the British attacked New York?” Smart lad— Excavated, sir. ’ Teacher— You mean evacuated. Smart lad— Yes sir, they dug out. Hasberg (Sol. Geom.)—Will a line be straight when it comes back from infinity? Chemistry II— Olive, tell us how to make matches. Olive (demurclv)— I have had no experience in match-making as vet. Mr. Davis” ASK Parker if it is necessary to embrace a girl everytime he collides with her on the stairs. Durand why he always takes a Car(r) home at noon. Hutchins if he lives at 2013 or 1600. Wanvig what the duties of a president are. Mabel Ghostly why she likes her civics class best. Myrtle Eichhorn why she is not interested in the other sex at school lately. E. Strouts where he bought his hammer. Hazel Reed why she is fond of dull colors with one exception. Theda Hawkins why Cl-de G-ll-pie came back to school. Olive Remley how much she paid for those braids of real hair. Adoring Bride (M. II.)— E-m-r. dearest! Is this Wednesday or Thursday ?” Doting Groom (E. C.)— I think it’s Friday, darling. Adoring Bride (M. H.)—“Of this week?” Miss A— Do you like cod-fish balls? Mr. B— Why. I don’t know; 1 never attended any. had a little pony, His name was Cicero, I loaned him to a friend of mine, To pass an exam or so; He rode him to the limit, And was really doing -well, But the teacher caught the pony, And gave the pupil----------zero.—Ex. 43 STUNG She (in a friendly tone). By the way. are you going to ,a c sl 1 anywhere tomorrow evening? He (eagerly). “Why no—not that I know of. ........ She (serenely). W hy, won’t you he hungry the next morning:’—hx. Miss Adams (Kng. Lit.)— Please give me the character of the age of Anne.” Karnofsky— Can’t. Miss Adams— Why not?” Karnofsky— Don’t know how old Anne was. A man isn’t always an oil well because he is a big bore. That Happy Moment When you meet the teacher whose class you just cut. W’lien the Freshmen no longer needs to ask the upper classmen what flunk means. Applied Mathematics My daughter. and his voice was stern, You must set this matter right: What time did the Sophomore leave Who sent in his card last night? His work was pressing, father, dear. And his love for it was great: He took his leave and went away before a quarter of eight. Then a twinkle came to her bright blue eyes. And her dimples deeper grew; Tis surely no sin to tell him that. For a quarter of eight is two. —Ex. Mr. Davis (Client)—How much does 5 gms. of water weigh? Can you sing 'Coming Though the Rye?' Xopc, 1 see snakes. 'I’cacher: For mercy's sake, don’t you ever think? What’s your head for ?’ Dull Boy: Oh. just to keep my collar from falling off.” Umpire— Foul! Bright Freshie— Where are your feathers? Umpire— 'This is a picked team, sir! —Ex. Tiny little words. Here and there a figure. Make the helpful pony And your average bigger.—Ex. 44 Physics Lab. Experiment 23 Purpose: To determine a person's length. Apparatus: Pair of roller skates, a hardwood floor. Manipulation: A misstep. Conclusion: Pull length. At the Lunch Counter Sophomore, “A dog, please;' Henderson (tending counter). “All gone; will have some in a minute.’’ Sophomore (returning a moment later). “A dog, please. ’ Henderson, “The ‘worst’ is yet to come.” Pa heard him give the North High yell. Por joy he could not speak. He murmured, “Mother, listen to Our Willie talking Creek.”—Px. Seeing that he has made a failure in every course in which he has studied. Pinkie has decided to graduate in the “course of time.’’ Some others arc going to follow his example. 12A—“Looking for Coe?” 12 R—“Yes.” 12A—“Then get behind the door and make a noise like B-cl-e M-l-er.” “Now do you understand?” shouted the unfortunate professor, as he hurled the ink bottle at an exasperating student. “I think 1 have an inkling.” the bespattered student replied. Carrier—(Geom.) Where shall 1 draw this line?” Mr. Gates—“On the blackboard. Miss Kulcher—“Of course, Mr. Preschmann, you are familiar with Greek ?” Mr. Preschmann- “Ah. ves. indeed: I know Greek the minute I see it — the letters are so funnv looking, vou know ’—Px. • o Hasbcrg (Geom.)— What shall 1 do next?” (after he had bisected the line PD at O.) Mr. Gates—“Erase that line PDQ. Professor— And what became of Adonis when he hunted the great wild pig?” t 1910—“All, he was bored to death. —Ex. Pond Parent— I understand the faculty arc very much pleased with your work. Brennan— Ves, they encored my senior year. Not all boys are homeless, but some are home less than others. 45 Teacher—What is space? Trembling Freshie—I cannot think just now, but I have it in my hea l. Teacher—A fool can ask questions that a wise man can't answer. Sulky pupil—I guess that is why so many of us flunk.—Ex. Mr. Link (Alg.)—Miss Webster, is that a surd quantity? Miss Webster—Xo, sir. absurd.— Ex. 'Phe little lambs they gambol on the green: Their winning ways Command my praise. For when i try to gamble on the green I always lose,—confound the darn machine!—Ex. Parker (after class has been arguing twenty-five minutes on Municipal Ownership)—Well, I don't quite understand the question. HOW SHOCKING Late Student (rushing into the room)—My breath comes in little short pants.—Ex. Lives of Freshmen oft remind us That we once stood in their place, And departing left behind us Greener ones to fill the space.—Ex. Teacher—What have you in your mouth? Freshman—Why, nothing. Teacher—I didn't ask you what you had in your head.—Ex. Butcher’s shop, Bow-wow: Foolish dog. Sausage now. Of all the music with which we are blessed. That which to me did always sound best; Is the noisy tinkle of the little bell. That tells you and teacher to say farewell.—Ex. Sweet little Emily Rose Was tired and about to repose; But her brother, named Claire. Put a tack in the chair—and Sweet little Emily Rose.—Ex. Teacher: Why don’t you speak louder? Pupil: A soft answer turneth away wrath. 46 “Generally speaking women are—” “What?” “Generally speaking.”—Ex. HARD TO PLEASE She thinks the men are horrid things, So very bold, you know ; For when she goes upon the street They stare right at her, so. It makes her very mad” of course, Their glances thus to get. But when they look the other way It makes her madder yet.— Ex. The Philosophic One—“Ah, yes! History repeats itself.” The Matter-of-Fact-One— W hat! Taking History over again?”—Ex. Coop”—I hope she don't read those standings before the class. Friend—Never mind; yours is so low no one could hear it.— Ex. GREAT SCOTT! If Ivanhoed the bonny brae, And Athelstaned his tunic new. If Friar Tucked the food away, Oh. what did Rhoderick Dim?—Ex. Lives of Seniors all remind us. We can make our lives sublime, And departing leave behind us, Ponies” for the weaker mind.—Ex. Teacher—(reading from text-book). Who can tell me the tense in the sentence, 'I am a queen’?” Smart Freshie. “I should say it was pretense. AT THE TRACK MEET I understand they call Fritsche ‘regulator’ now since the meet.” Why?” Everyone ‘went by’ him.” There was a chemistry bluff, Preparing a compound of stuff. He dropped a match in a vial. And after a while. They found his front teeth and a cuff. 47 “THE CLASS PLAY ELEVEN” Football has its leven. The Class Flay has lier's too: Baseball has its players, The Class Flay has a few. Talk about a class play, Xiftv! 1 should say. Smith and Wife and Auntie, The Cook and Spinster, gay. Major Duncombc, Hobby, Rose and the General brave. Watching for his chances Wifey’s absence gave. Grease paints, chairs and tables. Arc not all they use, Cork legs, fans and lorgnettes, Wigs, old skirts and rouge. French and Irish dialects. With a German count. Starting in the middle And branching in and out. Ought to see rehearsal. When they’re all at work, Mr. Crawford coaching. Working like a Turk. Just a little 1 uder. Don’t stand there so stiff, Looks will change with powder. So give the words a biff. Enter from the rear door. Don’t stare at the floor. Where’s your laughter, Julia, Repeat that. Rose, once more. Hush, the Cook is singing. The Major’s making love, Count Von Griggenheim’s flinging A chalk raid from above. Lessons do they study. While they practice there. Saturday till Monday, Neglect them they don’t dare. For black clouds are pending If they fail in class. All the play’s depending, ()n their grind! Alas! Oi.ivk Rrmi.ky. “MISTAKEN IDENTITY” CAST OF CHARACTERS. John Smith—Who loves his wife and lives in New York.Harold Fatten Gen. Hilletdoux—Mr. Smith's wife’s aunt's second husband.. .Wilson Durand Count Von Guggenheim—Who made them twisted......Emmons Sawyer Major Duncombc—With memories of last night.......Edwin Boelter Robert Walton—Mrs. Smith's brother..............Leslie Parker Mrs. John Smith—Who loves her husband no matter where he lives..................................Florence Griffith Mrs. Billetdoux—A mother-in-law by instinct......Hazel Reed Miss Smith—A lady in waiting................Beulah Cooperman Rose Walton—Robert’s bride of a day............Myrtle Webster Lavinia Daley—Who is a lady and knows it........Birdie Miller Julia—Touchingly clever ............................................Olive Remley Elsie—A maid...................................Margery Hazard AN EGG EPISODE Doctor Allen had just left Mrs. Ashby and according to his theory she would not recover from her illness unless she stopped eating meat. Nell knew this would he hard for her mother and impatiently asked: “Then, what can she eat? “F.ggs, eggs, fresh eggs, replied Doctor Allen. And so it was arranged that on the following day, Nell should go to Mrs. Hill’s fancy chicken farm in Geneva to arrange about having fresh eggs sent to her mother every week. Nell was twenty, but rather young for her age. She was Mrs. Ashby’s only daughter and Jack Ashby, the only son, was away at school most of the time. Nell looked particularly pretty on the morning of her trip. She had donned a dark blue traveling suit and sailor hat which were very becoming to her blond hair and large blue eyes. She was pulling on her white gloves when she entered her mother’s room to say good-bye. “Jim is waiting with the brougham, so I had better go.” “Good-bye, Nell, take good care of yourself, her mother called after her as she hurried down stairs. Soon they were driving down Fifth Avenue and the first thing she knew she heard Jim’s familiar voice calling, “Gran’ Central Station. Miss Nell.” “Call a porter to take my suit case, Jim, and I think that will be all. She stepped to the sidewalk and followed the porter in and out among the hurrying crowd. At last he stopped at the ticket window where she bought her ticket and then followed the red hat to the train gate. “Yes, miss, replied the guard at the gale, “your train is ready.” She had no sooner seated herself and tipped the porter when the train started. It was not a very long ride to Geneva and before she could realize it. she was stepping down the high steps to the platform of the Geneva station. Four or live cab men confronted her and she was soon ushered into a stuffy hack and driven toward Mrs. Hill's farm. When the bony horses had stopped with a jerk Nell realized she had reached her destination. It was settled between them that seven dozen eggs could be sent to Mrs. Ashby every week, and a boy was called to pack them so that they would be ready to go with Nell the first thing in the morning. “He sure, Mrs. Hill told the boy, that you have seven dozen eggs, and send them down to the station by seven, so that they will be sure to be there for the seven-fifty train. “That boy is so stupid, she told Nell. 1 do hope. Miss Ashby, he will have them there on time for you. Nell was up in time for the early breakfast at the Hills and Mr. Hill drove her down to the station. He heaved a sigh of relief for there were the 49 eggs safe and sound. The two went over and stood by the crate and as they looked down they saw “CROSBY printed in large black letters on the top of the box. Mr. Mill shook his head, “Will that boy ever learn to be careful. Here is an example of his shiftlessness; 1 know I told him Ashby and he repeated it after me, now look at that box!” A blue pencil was borrowed from the expressman, “Crosby was scratched out and “Ashby printed in large blue letters on five sides of the box. Mr. Hill saw the eggs put on the train and drew a deep breath as it pulled away. When Nell entered the station in Xew York, a young man was coming toward her. He had a refined face and was handsomely dressed, as he neared her he lifted his hat and said: “I beg your pardon, but is your name Miss Ashby?' .Yell answered, “Yes. My name is Crosby, he began, “I came down from Geneva this morn ing and went to the baggage room to see about having a crate of eggs 1 had ordered, sent out to my uncle. They were there, at least a crate of eggs was, but they had ‘Ashby’ written all over the box. 1 knew there must be some mistake and asked one of them about it. lie told me that a girl with yellow hair and a blue suit had brought some eggs in that morning and seemed to think I might straighten the affair out if 1 found the girl.” lie laughed, and looking at .Yell said. “You are a blond and you say your name is Miss Ashby, so I believe you are the one I am looking for. Yell was amused at the coincidence and said. 1 think we had better go out and count the eggs, then maybe we shall be able to straighten the affair out.” “How many did you order. Mr. Crosby? ‘‘Five dozen. he answered. I bought seven dozen, Yell told him. 1 have been to Geneva, too, to see about having some sent to mother every week.” “The easiest way to tell would be to count them, don't you think so. Mr. Crosby? “Yes. I will go and get a hammer to open the box. After the five dozen eggs were carefully counted and replaced he went to return the hammer. When he came back the baggageman was with him and on a truck that they were pulling was a crate of eggs with “ASHBY printed on every side. The man explained to her that the eggs had come in on the eight o’clock train. Yell was so covered with confusion she did not know what to do, she was made to feel easier, however, by the good-natured way Mr. Crosby looked at it. “After all it was lucky that I did count them. Mr. Crosby teased her, “otherwise you would have been home now without yours. It was better for me. because now I have met you. I am here on a vacation from school, and don't know anybody except one fellow and I have lost his address. SO “My brother,” Xcll told him, “was to meet me at ten o’clock. It is almost eleven now and he is not here yet, he must have forgotten. If you will wait just a moment 1 will telephone and see what is detaining him.” “It you will consent, Miss Ashby. I should be glad to see you home.” “Thank you. Mr. Crosby, you may. if you have no other engagement.” They called a hansom and were soon at Xell’s house. She rang the bell and Jack came to the door. “Hen Crosby!” he exclaimed, “where did you meet .Veil? “Jack.” cried Crosby, “do you live here? I did not know your address or I would have been out hours ago, except for a mixup I had down town with some eggs.” After everything had been explained Mrs. Ashby insisted that Hen should spend his vacation with them, which he gladly consented to do. “You would better have something to eat boys. Veil you must be ven hungry.” “Well, Hen and Veil, what will you have?” asked Jack. “Eggs,” answered the two in chorus. Margaret Tuttle, 'll. ONE ON------------ A group of little girls were playing on a neighboring lawn one afternoon last summer. Finally, tiring of other games they decided to play school. Each, of course, wished to be the teacher, and each in turn had vigorously asserted her desire and fitness for the position, down to the little miss of four years, who lisped, “I wanna be teacher.” 'Fhe six-year-old, however, nipped the budding aspirations with.— “No, baby, you can’t be teacher,—why, you can’t read!” but. comfortingly. “you can be the principal.” What Our Respected Teachers Say Mr. Davis.—Now if that glass collides with the floor, it will break. Miss Mann.—Put on your thinking caps. Mr. Gates.—You’ll have to do better work! Miss Adams.—Were you talking---------? Mr. Shephard.—News Items!!! Mr. Link.—Say “divide out.” not cancel.” Mr. Claus.—A word to the wise-------. Miss Colquhoun.—Dites cela en francais. Mr. Crawford.—I’ll take your heads off. You haven’t studied. Voice in the I fall.—Hack to your rooms!!!! 5i The Junior-Senior Reception given by the class of June 1910 was held in the Masonic Temple on the evening of December seventeenth, nineteen hundred and eight. The ball-room was decorated in blue and white, the high school colors, above the stage was suspended the large school banner, and in the reception rooms the same color scheme was carried out in smaller pennants, Ponsonby’s orchestra concealed behind a screen of palms furnished the music. The programs were booklets of white kid leatherette with X. II. S. embossed iu blue, and tied with silken cords and tassels. Frappe was served during the evening in the reception room. The grand march was led by Dr. and Mrs. I M. Hall, after which a program of eighteen dances was enjoyed by a hundred couples of the younger set. COMMITTEES Arrangement. Herbert Hutchins. Chairman. Myrtle Eichhorn Harold Fatten Fletcher Rock wood Reception. Virginia Rond, Chairman. Myrtle Eichhorn Mary Adams Florence (iriffith Herbert Hutchins Phil Kerr Richard Schmidt Miss Rurgess Miss Adams Miss Hoff Invitation. Howard Turner, Chairman. Virginia Rond. Leslie Parker Floy Elliot Patronesses. Mrs. Hobbs Mrs. Cates Mrs. Xippert Mrs. Morrison Mrs. Eichhorn Mrs. Patten Mrs. Rock wood Mrs. Bond Mrs. Hall Miss Mann S2 Myrti.e Eichhorn. SOCIAL PARTIES The June class hilarity started with a Halloween party, given at the home of Roy Wanvig, Nov. 4. 1909. A large crowd assembled and all reported a most enjoyable evening. Many forms of amusement were offered by the host ranging from music to camp-fires. Later a typical Halloween supper was served in the dining room, this seemed to he the most popular event of the evening, as everybody participated. Now that the ball was rolling and the social season in full swing the class was eager to give their first dance. After a hard campaign on the part of the Social Committee enough money was raised to carry it through. The dance was held Friday evening, December 4. 1909. at 840 Hennepin Avenue. About 8:30 the dancing began, later on refreshments were served. Then after a few demonstrations, such as putting on rubbers, holding a coat and balancing a large hat all at the same time, the crowd dispersed. After a long wait for good sleighing, a sleigh-ride party was planned. At first the idea met with hearty approval, but when the time came for the collection of the fifty cents per, ’ only about thirty thought that it would be possible for them to go. The noisy event, however, occurred on January 6, 1910, and after a drive about town and out Park Avenue, the crowd returned to the residence of Miss Frances Oswald, where a battle took place between the Seniors and two gallons of oysters. Twelve o’clock came all too soon, and the crowd dispersed, everybody reporting a most enjoyable time. The second dance was held Friday evening. February 4. No other amusement than dancing was offered and many of the class learned to dance at that time. This party proved one of the most successful ever given. The next in line was a Valentine Party given at the home of Miss Bertha Adams. February 18. 1910. The first part of the evening was spent playing games and later a valentine auction took place. For a while the bidding was fast and furious, prices ranging from a cpiarter to a dollar and quarter, for each valentine. With the advent of Lent the social functions ceased. Wilson Durand. S3 MINNEAPOLIS BEAUTIFUL At the door of her cottage stood Dame Nature, one line April evening awaiting the return of her children, the Wind and the Sun. At last she heard the Wind come whistling down the leafy avenue, and as he came the trees shook their heads gently, sighing in remembrance of his tempestuous mood of the morning. He greeted his mother in his blustery way and entered the cottage. He was soon followed by his warmer-hearted brother, the Sun, whose cheery smile lit up their humble home. The three sat down to their evening meal and, as was their custom related their experiences of the day. The Wind was a mischievous boy and his Mother waited anxiously to hear what pranks her wilful child had played. “Well,” he began, “1 have spent the day in Minneapolis, and a jolly time I’ve had. All the morning 1 chased paper bags through the streets and vexed the people by blowing dust and ashes into their eyes. Everyone blamed every one else for the littered streets and alleys, but nobody raised a hand to help matters so 1 swept on doing all 1 could to aid them,” and he shook his sides and chuckled. “But,” he resumed, “this afternoon when the boys and girls came out of the schools, I heard them plotting to end my pranks. They planned a contest to see who could make his yard the cleanest. Armed with rakes and baskets they began their work in earnest. Their enthusiasm was so infectious that even I caught the spirit of their work and did what I could to aid them. The lawns were raked, all paper and rubbish was burned in a great bonfire. The boys hauled the ashes and tin cans away and buried them. Even the sidewalks were carefully swept and washed. When their own yards were clean the boys and girls made a raid on the vacant lots, cutting down unsightly weeds and burying or burning all rubbish. When 1 left they were still busy, working with such vigor that nothing will remain to remind them of the former littered streets and yards. As I passed through the clean streets, 1 felt proud that Minneapolis had so many industrious and energetic young people.” As he finished Mother Nature smiled affectionately upon him and turned to the Sun to hear his story. “I also have been enlisted in this great work and with the help of Brother Rain will be able to make the city beautiful, too. “I saw the girls and boys planting vines to cover the ugly back yard fences and other buildings which were built more for use than beauty. Flower gardens were placed in the most advantageous positions and the plants selected with a view to harmony of combination as well as to the personal preference of the planter. Those who could not afford cultivated flowers, chose wild vines and ferns, which will be just as effective. So much spirit and good taste has been displayed that in a short time Minneapolis will be one beautiful park where everyone can enjoy themselves and feel that they have helped in the great work. The Sun quit speaking and Mother Nature said, with a proud smile, “What splendid citizens these boys and girls will make! Though now they cannot influence legislation or accomplish great things in law or science, they can prove that even small efforts toward a great end are great themselves. Just as the little mountain streams unite to form the rivers which grind the food for thousands of people, so can the boys and girls with combined efforts make Minneapolis a clean and more beautiful city.” 54 Elsie Calhoun. ADVANCED CONCLUSIONS I met a man with twisted legs and breaks and bruises seven. Aha.” 1 cried, hail, hero, hail, and what is your eleven? “I never played the game,” said he— Too rough it is by far. My auto these few scratches gave the time I hit a car.” I met a man with ragged lip and lingers shaped like s's: Are this year’s rules all right?” 1 asked, You made your downs my guess is. Not much,” lie vowed. I want no cuss a-stamping on mv face, This lip you note was merely caused by sliding to third base. 1 met a man with bandaged scalp, and bv a cane supported, A halfback yon, 1 smiled, and by the side lines courted. Get out. he said, a brutal game, too rough on limb and pales. I simply fell the other day while using roller skates.” I met a man whose countenance did quite obscure his vision. “An Eckcrsall or Coy, I smiled, has spoiled your leg precision? What, what?” he scowled, that dreadful game of Kckersall’s or Coy’s— A golfer, 1, and someone’s driving did chance to graze my nose. 1 met a youth of gentle mein and girlish cheeks and forehead, I full agree with you. I cooed, that football’s brutal, horrid.” lie blushed, and blushing, slightly squirmed and voiced in accents pale. “Indeed! I'd hardly like to say; I captained back at Yale. —Ex. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS (A version especially adapted for school purposes.) 1. Thou shah not have any help before thee when thou takest a test, neither an open book nor a paper with written notes thereon. 2. Thou shall not make unto thyself any written pony or any translation of anything that is in thy Latin, French or German. 3. Thou shall not skip thv school, for the principal will not hold him guiltless who skippeth school in vain. 4. Remember thy study hall to keep it (w holv for study: in it thou shah not play, thou, nor thy seat fellow, nor thy fellow students. 5. Honor thy teacher and thy principal, that thy time may be short after school. 6. Thou shalt not kick when thou hast to stay after dismissal to learn thy lesson. 7. l'hou shalt not come into class late, for this vexeth the instructor sorely. 8. 'l’hou shalt not steal thy fellow student's pen, nor his ruler, nor his paper, nor anything that belongeth to thy fellow student. 9. Thou shalt not lie in bed morning until nine o’clock. 10. Thou shalt not cover the floor with waste papers nor pencil sharpen-ings, for by so doing thou shalt cause the wrath of the janitor to wax mightily against thee.—Ex. 55 Genevieve Kurgan Myrtle Cole Freeman Weiss Lyla Planiikow Florence Metier Frances Ford Louise Kennedy Ellen Punt “THE GRIND” The grind is a queer little creature. The queerest of all that 1 ken. By the oil at night. And the bright daylight, lie struggles and strives for a ten. Ilis idea of life is amazing. To him it means marks on his card; And he says, with a pout. 1 must work this out, Or teacher will scold me quite hard. The amount that he knows is outrageous. But knows not one social event, He is always home And will never roam. For Perfect” is always his bent. For him there's no fun at the parties. 1 le thinks them a deuce of a fuss. And he works like sin In the study dim. And strives for a double plus. In class lie's a queer little image. His feet are placed Hat on the tloor. With a joyless stare At the vacant air. He holds his eyes to the fore. He works in the morning so early. And so late on the night just sped. That when he comes down. He sees, with a frown. Himself, as he’s going to bed. But let him go study and work. And give him not one scornful glance For he doesn’t know life. And its pleasures so rife. Till he goes to the spread and the dance. By one who is not a grind. Roy II. Wa.wig. 57 BY C O WOshLER 58 HISTORY And it came to pass in the sixteenth year of the reign of Hobbsiah, that the Loganites, the Bremerites and the several tribes of the northern Minneapolitan nation, came in their desire for knowledge, to sojourn in the king’s temple; whereupon they were abashed and confused among themselves. Behold, Wisemen of all nations hastened about, and a great sound of voices was in the air. Then did the king summon a council of the people. Hearken to me, spake the king, ye that seek knowledge, go unto the place whence ye are assigned. Let each be in his place according to his year. Thereupon the tribes departed in a greater portion to M. Room. Now they heeded the learned controversies of the llarrisian Latinites, and many were the hearts filled with strange foreboding of those who would be Latin proselytes. Strong of limb and courage, yet were the tasks great to them, and some did drown in the Wells of algebra and fall on the Rockway of drawing. In those days they gave ear to the debates and two Levinite ami Tennvsonian maids became converted to the Literary Order. At the end of the first year there was a division of the tribes, and a good Shepard ruled over them, lie taught of the ancients and exhorted them to heed the roll of honor. Few did grace that roll for the “sharks were with the tribe ahead. Then dame Hoff waxed powerful among them. Sorely goaded she them to labor, yet her good “German Liniment revived their fainting spirits. And a certain Gay Lord did she inspire to write a marvelous tale, which was proclaimed unto all her scholars. At the end of the second year was there again a division of the tribes, and they sojourned to the Gates of mathematical torture. The master was stern, and did hurl great pieces of chalk when Merle and Flora stood in weighty converse. Bacteria did the Fossian botanists abhor, and their scientific “spread sowed seeds of envy among the Hurdian physicists. Next the warriors of the gridiron engaged in mighty battles. The lengthy Peter’s Son and comely Brennanite walked with glory in the land. Behold, the sylph-like Woehler became a terrible Rooter on the field. Battle cries he thundered, but in Shakespeare was he silent. And it came to pass that the youths were smitten by the charms of the maids. So in envious design, a jealous number formed the Anti-Rat League.” Whereupon a certain youth of Samson locks sought affinity in a Miller’s daughter of the tribe ahead. But the sturdy Farmer departed not in his regard for a fair maid. At the end of the third year was there again a division of the tribes, of some two score and ten. And now Hiram leads them and the sages hearken to his voice in the council. But the tribulations are not yet passed. Quadratics grievously oppress them and Carl’s Son can a nautical, but not mathematical knot untie. As with a mighty monster grapple the youths with formulae, and Schmidt wields better the Hockey staff than the test tube. Vet great is the joy for the journey’s end is near at hand. Then will the tribes go forth in triumph, and to each will king Hobbsiah give a passport. Straightway will some enter upon the highway of life, and others will seek the broader path of knowledge. Blit each will reflect a glory on the king’s temple, and of the wondrous class of January eleven will mothers whisper to their children. Clara Saxdborg. S9 Hiram Durham Robert Porter Charles Woehler Gertrude Higgins Richard Schmidt Florence Hradt OFFICERS JANUARY’ll J THE JUNIOR-SENIOR RECEPTION 11 lias been the custom for many years for the Junior Classes of North High to give a party in honor of the Seniors. These parties have been the largest and the most formal, of any that have ever been given—tho that does not mean the Junior-Senior- was a formal party. 'bite ‘'Junior” given by the classes of 1911 in honor of the classes of 1910 was held at the Masonic Temple, the tenth day of December. 1909. The entire party was in charge of three committees elected from the 1911 classes. The committees were as follows: On the hall and music—Donald Wright and Earle Coe; on printing and decoration—Hazel Mortimer, Roger Charlton and Arthur Hoaglund; on invitations and chaperones—Isabelle Itoyce and Charles Woehler. For a month before the event these committees were busy planning how they could make this party successful and not run short in their accounts. However, when the financial side was settled up. the committee was practically square, an occurrence unknown in Junior-Senior history before. The party itself was unique: The decorations were not elaborate but very dainty and pretty. Around the orchestra were ferns, while above hung the large North High banner. The retiring rooms also were decorated with ferns. The Grand March, lead by Miss Hyser and Mr. Link, began at 9:15. after the early birds had danced two or three extras. There were one hundred and seventy-five couples in the march, thus making a very pretty procession, extending nearly around the room. After the usual maneuvers the programs were distributed by Mr. Charlton and Miss Lewis. These consisted of small booklets bound in flexible, blue leather with the gold initials N. H. S. stamped on the cover. Resides the order of dances there was a list of the patronesses, the officers of the Senior Classes, and the committees of the Junior Classes. An orchestra of twelve pieces, furnished the music for the program of sixteen dances and four extras. The music stopped promptly at twelve o’clock, and thus ended one of the largest and most enjoyable dancing parties ever given by the students of North High. ffmoB-seftioR B£c p� on. ✓ 6i The Juniors Will Have Their Tim Next 62 ADVICE When you think about the Juniors, And tell others what they are. You must put all else beneath you. For they rank with the brightest star. In our first year we were timid, In our second somewhat bold. But what we did in our third year. The like was never told! Some time in the dreary future. When your luck has taken flight; Think back to the days at High School When you crammed thru half the night. Think of when you got your zeros. Stringing down in single file. And such memories will inspire you. To Face the Music ’ with a smile. Oh! 1 tell you with those Juniors, Be they A, or be they B. You’ve got to go some to keep even. When they lead and pitch the key. When to be a jolly Junior, Was our eager Freshman's hope, Just to do the things that they did. Gave our fancy wildest scope. But the snaps we used to covet, Prove on this year’s nearer view. Just a chance to work our hardest, To be faithful, to be true. So here's a cheer for the Juniors. And another for Yortli Side High. Though we tread her halls but one year more, We’ll be loyal till we die. 63 Jeanne Watts. OH! TO BE A SOPH. The Song of the Sophomores I Should you ask me, O Wise Seniors, Juniors bold and Friv’lous Freshmen, Whence did come the Sophomores’ virtues, Whence their Truth and Honor bright. Then 'twould be for me to answer, Then ’twould be for me to say: “From the Seven Winds of Heaven. From the meads and fields and forests, From the crags and precipices, From the golden, western sky When the sun of even setteth 'Neath the distant, purple hills. From the valleys, from the mountains. From all Nature’s smallest books. Then doth come the Sophomores' knowledge, List their call, all unbelievers, List their call of --back to Nature.’” II Once amongst our motley number There were none who knew the way. There were none to show the others What was wrong or why twas so. And the Sophomores' hearts were heavy And their faces all were sad, Till there came the voice of Nature Sighing softly through the tree-tops, Murm’ring gently in the valleys. Singing ever free and happy: “Come to me. O Sophomores! Sophomores! In the glorious days of Springtime. In the brightest days of June, In the somber days of Autumn. In the Winter months of snow. In the morning, in the noontime. And when night is hovering grey. Learn from me, O gentle Sophomores, These two virtues. Truth and Honor, If you'll be forever happy.” Thus spake Nature and the Sophomores Each and all did heed her voice. And they cried. “We’ve sought and found it. We have learned Life's one great secret: 1---back to Nature!----back to Nature.’” And the wild woods rang and echoed With the gladness of their shouts. Ill Hear this legend. Gentle Seniors, Worthy Juniors. Little Freshmen, Let it be your guiding token, Let it be your one ambition To find what we. the Sophomores. Found of good in Truth and Honor. Hear the cry of '--back to Nature’ And be prepared to do the same, For Nature is a teacher true And Nature ever hates a lie. Therefore strive to reach the Summit Where the sunshine ever flashes. Flashes forth of Truth and Honor. Till at length with colors living And the song of victory sung. Sophomores. Seniors, Juniors, Freshmen. Shall be joined at once together With the iron-linked chain of Honor And the hard, steel cords of Truth. Wm. Phelps. 6s 66 F is for Freshmen, so smart and true. R is for R’t Barrett, the Freshman so small. Who played all round Casey, the Senior tall. In our grand old game of Basket-ball. E stands for Early Birds, such as the Freshmen, When it comes to the Annual, we acted first on the question. S stands for Seniors and Sophomores so bold. But wait, our story is yet to be told. H stands for Hobbs, our principal dear. When we go to the office it is without fear. M s for Musicians we have a great band. The voices, the choicest in all the land. E stands for Excellent, the standard of our class. We go to school, not to flunk, but to pass. N is for North High, pride of the land. By the blue and the white, forever we'll stand. 67 FRESHMEN HEROES Wilson Engel, one bright spring day With ammunition did gaily play; But found, alas, ’twas no gay spring joke When the powder went up in a burst of smoke. It frightened our hero as well as the class— And now lie’s afraid of powder, alas. Louis Schwartz, a freshman debater, A La Follettc in size, in energy greater, Most eloquently proved to his own satisfaction That to let women vote was a ruinous action. Clarence O. was a sailor bold, Who roamed the wide blue sea. lie struggled and fought. But all for naught, For a third term Freshman is he. But here’s to Bill, our friend Bill Salt, The hero of Barnstapoole, Your name and ship we’ll all exalt And hope that fair winds soon may rule! Daily at one o’clock appears George Wicks at the desk, almost in tears: “I studied my lesson an hour or so, But she called for one thing I didn’t know.” Then George takes his seat, most disconsolate And sadly mourns, at his hard, hard fate. Walfred Sjoberg, a student good, To make a brilliant record, stood— lie had studied three hours, had been outdoor. As the teacher commanded; but on the floor lie stammered and halted, “I know it well. But the names, I've forgotten and cannot tell.” The Roll of the Really Great Bryan Wilkinson’ Miriam Gammon Ida Kelson Isadore Frisch Louis Goldberg Chester Larson Lillian Richard Ray Stuntz Dorothy Schaffnit Lina Wood Arthur Newman Alice Rosing Joseph Berman Edith Lied Norman Ness Louis Shacker Samuel Sigel Pearl Anderson Ruby Thompson Rose Striebel 68 President, Hiram Durham Sec’y-Treas., Emmons Sawyer Vice-President, Wilson Durand Sergeant-at-Arms, Clarence Clark PLATFORM The purpose of this organization is to create, maintain, and extend a high standard of moral character among the North High School boys; to interest the North High School boys in furthering their education and t« promote social fellowship. The North High Moral Club stands for a class of young men who arc leaders in all the activities in North High School, and striving for the betterment of high school life. On January 26, 1910, an informal meeting was called at the home of Emmons Sawyer. An organization was formed known as the North High Morality Club. Every week a meeting is held at the home of one of the members; “Life questions of high school boys” are studied for the purpose of instilling a sentiment among the club members that they may use their influence to create a higher standard of moral character among the boys of the North High School. Another phase of the club is social fellowship, the spice of school life. The club is fortunate in having a number of musicians known as the “Gimlets.” The name sounds like a bore, but it only means that they turn out some excellent melodies which are sung in becoming jollity by a boys’ glee club. Sometimes mock trials, and sometimes funny stories form part of the evening’s entertainment, all of which tends to make a feeling of good fellowship among the boys. Clubs of a similar nature arc being carried on in the other high schools of the city and throughout the United States and Canada. Bi-monthly the Minneapolis clubs get together and have a banquet, which knits the tie closer and makes a feeling of better fellowship among the organizations. Mr. Porter, organizer of these clubs, gave an interesting talk to the boys on the “Results Accomplished bv the Clubs Throughout the Country. at a banquet held in the Y. M. C. A. building, April 5. 1910. Each school gave its original stunt, which consisted of readings, vocal and instrumental solos. The songs by the North High quartet were a feature. The program was both helpful and interesting. Although the life of the club has been short, vet from what has already been done it is hoped its good influence will be felt in every phase of North High School life. 69 IT. E. K. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Oncol the most popular musical organizations of the North High School is the Uoys’ Glee Club. Through the excellent training of its director, Mr. I . A. Davis, they have set a high standard as a boys’ singing club. They have been heard at seven banquents, at the East High School Auditorium. Knights of Pythias’ Hall, Hope Chapel, G. A. R. Hall and Commencement exercises. At the last musical production, given by musical organizations, they scored a hit as sailors. Director—Mr. P. A. Davis girls glp:e club The Girls’ Glee Club has an important place among the musical organizations of the North High. In the past its standard has been high, and in the character and quality of its work there is steady progress. For several years the club was ably directed by Miss C. E. dams. who set the standard of musical achievement. In the fall of FX)8 she transferred the leadership to Mr. . II. Shephard, who continues to wield the baton: he finds pleasure in the enthusiastic support given by the members. The maximum membership is limited and there is a waiting list. The Club is heard on Commencement programs, and takes an active part in the annual concerts. The Club was recently honored by an invitation to sing at the meeting of the Western Drawing and Manual Training Association. I’hc following are the members: Mabel Anderson Iva Bunnell Harriet Gongle Esther Boflferding Jessie Carbono Christine Heston Virginia Bond Ethel Chandler I.ydia Jepson Anna Bower Beulah Cooperman Linnea Karlson Elda Brachlow Anna Dennis Sara Leighton Josephine Byrnes Gladys Franklin Edna Meyer Agnes Nelson Leonora Paulsrud Lauranda Plante Esther Sans Florence Tharalson 70 THE MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS The various musical organizations, excepting the Hoys’ (ilee Club, were incorporated into the general scope of the work of the North Side High School from its beginning in 1889, in what is now known as the “Logan. The North High School was organized, and here the choruses were gotten together in the “A room before the assembly room was completed. In this room the pupils sat two or three in a seat, and the remainder stood up around the wall, and received their instructions in music. However, in spite of the lack of books and room, the spirit of the students was good, and encouraging results were obtained. After the assembly hall was finished a very successful musical comedy was given—the “Three Old Maids of Lee”—the funds of which were used to buy encyclopedias for the school. The orchestra too, although having no special director, did some very good work for several years. It was then discontinued to be reorganized three years ago. The new North Side High School building gave more commodious quarters, and a little money was obtained for books and '‘coda” music. At this time, and for about four years after, all students were expected to take music one period a week. This resulted in choruses of between five and six hundred pupils, and three instructors in music. The Boys’ Glee Club was organized about eight years ago and they, together with the Girls’ Glee Club, have done faithful work and furnished music for various programs outside of High School entertainments both in St. Paul and in Minneapolis. As a result of these rather inauspicious beginnings, we have now in the North High two glee clubs, a chorus and an orchestra, all under competent supervision, which the rendering of the somewhat ambitious operetta, ‘‘The Nautical Knot.” on April 8. 1910. will testify. The maintaining of the various organizations for these twenty-one years has been, with the exception of three or four years in chorus work, entirely voluntary on the part of the pupils; and the instructors have given freely of their time and talent with no other remuneration than love and devotion to that ‘‘fine culture to which music belongs.” They have also found great compensation in the fact that scores of musicians scattered all over the United Stales are glad to testify that their first incentive for their life work as musicians came from the inspiration received in North High. The other High Schools in the city have musical organizations more or less thoroughly organized, but there is a growing feeling that there should be some unified system of work in music in the High Schools. Although it is in embryo as yet. still there is hope that these various organizations may be gathered into some general whole, and that there may be systematic training which will not only make for a better appreciation of splendid masterpieces of music, but shall tend toward the development of a great national harmony, which harmony shall be distinctively American both in theme and in expression. Miss C. E. Adams. 7i -I K BOVS’ GLEE CLUB 1910 First Bass— Le Roy Carlson Hiram Durham Robert Durham Herbert Gardner Raymond Ennis Second Bass— C. (Jlmstead Clarence Clark Jerome Fritchc Raul Perkins I lenrv Sorum Walter Bcrglund First Tenor— Harry Kahn Lester Brennan . Frank Fulmorc Haakon Hasberg M. Henderson Second Tenor— Donald Wright Milton Haley Lloyd Mabrey Mnrle Stack-Ward Glasby GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB 1910 NAUTICAL KNOTS By the time this article has gone to press the Nautical Knot will be a thing of the past, but something not easily forgotten by members of the cast or audience. Heretofore the musical organizations of North High School have given an annual concert but the music committee decided to give something more elaborate this year and so it was resolved to give a comic opera. The purpose of this opera is to be twofold, first for the benefit and training which it will afford the members of the different organizations, second, to furnish money for musical supplies for the coming year and also to start a fund for a grand piano for the new auditorium which is promised to us for next year. The music committee, composed of Miss Adams, chairman. Mr. Davis, director of l� ovs’ Glee Club. Mr. Shephard, director of Girls’ Glee Club, Mr. Tcnny, director of the Chorus. Mr. Hurd, director of the Orchestra, and Miss Bliss and Miss Hyser spent quite a little time deciding upon an opera which would be suitable to our needs and conditions, but all in vain, until we chanced to see Dr. Rhys Herbert’s new opera “The Nautical Knot,” pubished December 1. 1U09. This opera immediately seemed to fill all our requirements, having ver catchy music, but still easy and suited to young voices and with a very interesting little plot. The different organizations began the preparation of their respective parts in January and on the first of March the opera was given over to Mr. Crawford who very kindly offered to give his time and experience in staging it. I’nder his direction the opera is now receiving the finishing touches. This year seems to be very propitious in that we have so many good solo voices among the students of the High School, a fact which has assured us t fine east of principals among whom are: Ethel Chandler, who takes the leading soprano part of Julia, the Belle of Barnstapoole. Anna Dennis, the contralto role of Nance. Lester Brennan, tenor, a wandering artiu. Harold Johnson, Joe Stout, mate � f the Bounding Billow. Clarence Ohmstead, Bill Salt., an ancient mariner. Russell Gaylord. Ned Bluff. LeRoy Carlson. Jack Brace. Herbert Gardner. Jim Spray, sailors. Leonora Palsrad, Dora. Mabel Anderson. Daisy, Harriet Gongle, Delia. Barnstapoole Girls. 'Phis cast of principals is supplemented by a fine chorus of sixty voices. Different ones who have seen the rehearsals are predicting a fine performance and of course the members of the musical organizations are working hard to make this prediction come true. 74 R. T. Tenney. '-I VI NAUTICAL KNOT CAST “A NAUTICAL KNOT” AT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL Particularly since there arc no official courses m music or in love at the North High it was delightfully fitting for its boys and girls to disport themselves in Mis Finch's nice, clean romance of “The Nautical Knot, or the Belle of Barnstapoole, and in our own l)r. Rhys-Herbert’s charming and high class operetta music. With no taint of vaudeville smartness about it. but as a true descendant of the pure English operetta of the Bohemian Girl and the Gilbert and Sullivan days, this latter work of Dr. Rhys-Herbert ought to be welcomed by a host of social musical organizations. It is encouraging for the cause of good music to know that it is in rehearsal by the young people of the Immaculate Conception church for another spring production. The presentation Friday evening before the crowded school auditorium was a marked credit to the school and everyone concerned. The finely tuneful romantic music was given with a comfortable certainty and thorough zest by the prinicipals, Ethel Chandler Anna Dennis. Harriet Gongle. Mahlc Anderson, Leonora Paulsrud. Lester Brennan. Harold Johnson. Clarence Olmstead a the splendidly comic “Bill Salt. Herbert Gardner. Russell Gaylord and Leroy Carlson, the occasional duet, trio and especially the quartet near the close, made a charming variety amid the solos. The chor-nse reinforced by the Girls’ and Boys Glee clubs, making some 60 voices, would have been an honor to any conservatory. An interpolated gavotte was danced during the intermission between the two acts in a most graceful way by Margaret Tuttle. The school orchestra, with little outside help, gave a very efficient musical background under the piano con-ductorship of Mr. Hurd. For this wholesomely educational and innocently refreshing extra-curriculum event the hearty thanks of all the participants and their grateful friends are doubtless due first of all again to the cultured enthusiasm of Miss Adams and her associates from the North High teaching force. Misses Hyscr and Bliss, and Messrs. Shephard. Davis, Tenny. Hurd and R. A. Crawford in the taxing roll of stage manager. After all the happy labor of love on this charming operetta and its enthusiastic reception, it is certainly to be hoped another relay of the school’s friends may have a chance to hear it in a reception. —HARLOW GALE. THE NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Aii organization which has proved itself exceedingly useful, is our orchestra. It has been a feature of our Debating, Senior Play, and Commencement programs, also forming a potent factor in the successful presentation of “The Nautical Knot. Its success, however, could never have been accomplished without the careful, persevering leadership of Mr. A. Y. Hurd, who has developed an orchestra of which the school may well be proud. We only hope that the organization will increase in numbers as rapidly as it lias in musical ability. Its membership is as follows: String section—Virgil Person and Virgil Schwartz, first violins: David London, Leo Schuman and Carl Lagerquist, second violins: Mr. K. Mavhew, violoncello; leed section— Howard Stanchfield and Wesley C. Sliean, clarinets; Mr. H. Person and John Schwartz. Hutes; brass section—Julius Essen, cornet, and Frederick Hensel. trombone; percussion—Lester Faetkenhauer: Mr. Hurd directing at the piano. Yikc,11. Schwartz. 77 President..................................................Melvin Henderson Vice-President - Henry Karnopsky Secretary - -- -- -- -- - Gertrude Hinds Treasurer - -- -- -- -- - Olive Rem ley Sergeant-at-Arms -................................................Samuel Gale HISTORY OF LITERARY SOCIETY Sometime before the incoming of the new century the time honored Chrestomathian Society of the North High School passed out of existence, and in 1902 appeared its successor at first known as “The North High Debating Society. The “State Debating Society, organized just about this time, was arousing an interest and rivalry in debate among the high schools of the state and the organization at North High was formed to meet a need, felt among the boys of the school, for training in debate and oratory. The girls, though admitted to membership, had but little share in the work and it was only through the gradual change in the scope of the society’s activities that their opportunity came. The present literary character of the organization has been a matter of growth and to indicate this enlarged interest the name was modified some two years ago to “The North High Literary and Debating Society. A goodly share of success has attended our school debating teams. For two years North High held the city championship and. being then in the State League, reached the finals in that contest. Last year and this, since the formation of the City League, we have missed the highest honors, but by a single joint. Each year the society is sending to the University members who reflect honor upon their high school. Last year we were represented on the intercollegiate team of Minnesota and even attained to the medal, awarded at the University, for highest honor in debate and oratory. Were time longer and the Senior Annual large enough, it would be a pleasure to mention here the names of former members, to whose faithful efforts the Literary Society owes its existence, and to do honor to the names of those workers, both teachers and students, who have gone out to larger and more brilliant opportunities. Prospects were never brighter than at present, when the society with a membership of about 125 is striving toward better results than have ever yet been attained. 78 Georg 1 A. P� urgess. Melvin Hkndkrson Aktiil’k Hoaglund Olive Remlev. R. A. Crawford, Coach. Arthur Hoaglund, an oratorical junior. “He adorned whatever subject he spoke upon by the most splendid eloquence. ' Olive Remlev, a poetical senior. “Tho women’s minds like winter winds May shift and turn and a that. Yet there is anc aboon the lave Has wit and sense and a that.” Melvin Henderson, a studious senior. He spoke with force, warmth, and simplicity, what he had honestly attained thru logic. At spes non fracta When o’er this book in future years. We talk with joyous seeming. With smiles that might as well be tears. So faint, so sad. their beaming. While memory brings us back again. The labor hard that bound us; Sweeter the cup to us had been Than to those who come—behind us. We think how great had been our bliss. If there had been assigned us A vote: for then, we’d have by this. The cup they’ll get—behind us. “As travellers oft look back at e e. When eastward darkly going. To gaze upon that light they leave Still far behind them glowing.” So. tho the close of this year’s fray To gloom hath near consigned us. We can but turn to catch the ray Of champions who’ll come—behind us. 79 INTER-CLASS DEBATE 'file most democratic organization in the North High School is the Literary Society. Just now the President is a dignified Senior and noted school debater, Melvin Henderson. The Inter-Class Debate idea was taken up by this society several years ago. It was decided that each class. Seniors. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, should have a “try out. in order to select the three best debaters. Thus there ars four class-teams. The all important question for debate, was left to the teachers and the society officers. The first year, the Seniors debated against the Juniors, and the Sophomores against the Freshmen. The two victorious teams held a final debate for the Inter-Class Cup. the winning class keeping it for a year. After the first debate the society decided that it would be more exciting if the first and third, and the second and fourth years debated against each other. In this manner the debates are now conducted. The annals of the class of June 1910 will show the record of the cup held during the Sophomore year—the victorious debaters being Freeman Weiss, our honored valedictorian, Margery Hazard, whose interest in debate and other matters of like school importance has been appreciated, and Edward Ravey, who shook the dust of North High from his patent leathers somewhere in the Junior year. The Senior team, whose pride was not humbled by the defeat at the hands—voices rather—of three Sophomore boys by a vote of two to one, were Frank Fullmore. the curly haired. Louise Kennedy, whom the Sophomores call an “ardent Suffragist. and Henry Karnofskv. who is trying to break the record by making High School in three years and doubtless will do it in spite of the Herman. English and Chemistry teachers all arrayed against him. The victorious Sophomore boys were Clarence Bet-tridge, Wendell Burns, and Elmer Nelson. The second inter-class debate was held a few days later, and the haughty Juniors, who upheld the honor of their class by unanimously defeating the Freshmen team, were Hyme Goldfus. Jeanne Watts and Earl Neilson. The Freshmen class was represented by Lewis Swartz, Laura Snow and Louis Goldberg. So far the Inter-Class Debates have been greatly beneficial both to the debaters themselves, as well as to the society. These debates have added much to class spirit, and their increasing popularity and the growing numbers • if the Literary Society bid fair to make the Inter-Class debates rival, in interest at least, the Inter-School debates. 80 LOUISE KENNEDY. Si THOSE WHO WEAR THE “N” Season of 1909-10. FOOT BALL. ’09. Herbert Hutchins (Manager). Howard A. Turner'(Capt.) Edward Cooperman Elmer Carrier Henry Banks Herbert Kistler Dan Casey Silverius Knaeble (leorge Peterson Wallace Hamilton Walter Halloran William Somers Ralph Necfus Emmons Sawyer Eletcher Rock wood i BASE BALL. 09. Clarence Leighton (Manager). James Mullin (Capt.) Fred Chicken Edward Cooperman Fred H. Bradt Herbert Kistler Axel Johnson Clarence Grant Raymond Barrett Elmer Carrier Dan Casev TRACK. ’09. Levi Hall (Capt.) Elmer Carrier Richard Schmidt (Manager). Emmons Sawyer Jerome L. Eritsche HOCKEY. ’09-T0. Richard Schmidt (Capt.) Wallace Hamilton Henry 1'inkle Harland Swartwood Hills Smith Clarence Grant Arthur Hoagliitul Lester Brennen Lives of football men remind us That they write their names in blood. And departing leave behind them Half their faces in the mud!—Ex. 82 TRACK TEAM 1909 The North High Track Team of 1909 was tlie best the school lias had since 1904, when North won the state championship. 1 he 1909 team consisted of four men. Few as they were in numbers, they were successful as point winners, trying for third place in the Shattuck Preparatory School meet. The North High competed against nine schools. Asa sprinter Levi Hall was undoubtedly the best High School man in the state. Three times he ran the one hundred dash in ten and one-fifth seconds. In tlie two hundred twenty yard dash, lie equalled the state High School record of twenty-three seconds. Elmer Carrier in the mile and half mile events, Emmons Sawyer in the weights, and Jerome Fritsche in the jumps, invariably won points. Mr. R. T. 'Penny, as coach, deserves much commendation for his faithful and efficient work. Mr. Harold Camp, as manager, proved more than satisfactory, lie was assissted during the season by Mr. Richard Schmidt. Track Athletics have been loyally supported by the students of the North High, but the candidates for the team have been few. This does not speak well for our school, as there are so many different events in which to participate. It seems almost unaccountable that the track teams of North High should have been as small as they have been in the past. nd there can be only one reason given for this condition of things, viz., that the student does not care to train as strenuously as is necessary for a track man. We hope however, that in the future the students of North High will sacrifice a few pleasures, so as to participate with might and main in the various track events, and not only bring honor to themselves, but to the school at large. 83 FOOTBALL, 1909 The 1909 team, altho unable to win the championship, received the second place among the twin city High Schools. Howard A. Turner was elected captain by the team of the previous year. And throughout his term of office. Captain Turner was an inspiration to every member of the squad. Securing a satisfactory coach was a difficult thing, and it was not until the day upon which the squad left for Coney Island, that John |. Oswald was secured for that position. He was assisted during the season by his brother Henry Oswald, and also by R. T. Tenny, a member of the faculty. Thru their combined efforts an exceptionally strong team was developed, considering the material from which they had to make the selection. The first “try-out” of the season came on October 1st. with the alumni as opponents. The game was scarcely up to the usual form, but North won by a score of 5—0. On October 9th, North played Northficld High School on Northrop field. It was a cold, rainy day. but a large crowd turned out. North won the game by a score of 17—0. The next game was played with St. Raul Central at St. Raul on October 15th. A large and enthusiastic crowd followed the team to the hamlet down the river, where North took their opponents into camp by an overwhelming score of 33—6. Our first city High School game was played on October 23rd, with Hast High. North won by a score of 8—0. The team played poor ball, lacking the speed shown the week before. The fourth game of the season was played with South High. October 9th. A punt was blocked and rolled out behind our own goal, thus causing our first defeat. Score 11—6. The best High School game played during the whole season took place between North and West, on November 6th. The weather was ideal, and the largest and most enthusiastic crowd of the season turned out. North started in with a rush, and came near scoring during the first two minutes, but after that it was a battle royal. The first half was North’s bv a shade, but in the second half, the West warriors took a brace, and were threatening North’s goal when time was called. 'The final score was 0—0. Our last game was played with Central on November 12th. The game was lost by two blocked punts rolling behind our goal. In recognition of their work the members of the team were awarded sweaters and ”NV by the Athletic Association. Herbert Hutchins, who was manager of the team, received a sweater with the monogram N. H. on it, as a reward for his untiring work during the season. 85 BASEBALL TEAM, 1909 Ml BASE BALL Base Hall, the great American pastime, and the most popular game of the nation, is a secondary sport in the schools and colleges of tins country. The reason for this is that there are only a few good base ball players in the schools, as it takes years of practice to develop into a good player, liase Ball is a sport that requires quick thought and immediate action; a good throwing arm; and a good batting eye. The majority of school players are not experienced enough to possess these qualifications, and therefore do not develop into good teams. The team of 1909 proved a second to none, altho losing the championship game to South High after struggling thru 17 innings for the supremacy. With one man out. two on bases, one on second and one on third, Edward Coopcrman lined the ball out into the left field; it looked like a safe hit but the fielder caught the ball. The man on third started for the home base, and touched the plate. The player was called out by the empire’s saying, that he had left third base before the ball was caught. 'Phis put the team “up in the air.” and in the next inning South scored twice. The game in full: AB. K. H.PO. A. AB. K ll.PO.A. L. Mullin, 3b 6 0 2 2 5 0 Peterson, cf 8 0 3 1 0 0 Bradt. lb 7 0 3 18 2 0 Low, 3b 8 0 1 3 4 1 Johnson, p 6 0 1 4 5 0 Hidden, ss 7 0 1 0 4 0 Chicken, ss 4 0 0 6 2 1 Shelgard. p 7 0 1 1 2 0 Coopcrman. c .... 7 0 0 12 3 0 Sanborn, lb 7 0 1 15 0 1 Carrier, cf 7 0 6 1 0 1 Thorpe, 2b 7 1 1 4 5 1 Crant. rf 6 0 0 1 0 0 aimer. rf 7 0 0 1 0 0 Kistler. If 6 0 0 5 0 0 Jorgenson. If .... 7 0 0 2 0 0 Barrett. 21 6 0 0 2 2 0 Holstad, c 7 1 1 24 3 0 Total 55 0 6 51 19 2 Total 65 2 9 51 18 3 Two base hits—Thorpe. Peterson. Three base hits—Low Stolen bases •Peterson. Sanborn (2), Mullin (2). |, hnson, Chicken. Bradt ( 2) Batteries. North High -Johnson and Coopcrman. South Hig h- -Shelgard and Holstad. South .. .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 9 3 North ...0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 6 2 87 The following are tlie scores for the rest of the season : North High —6. Elk River High 5. North High—22. W est High 4. North High—16. East High 15. North High 1. Central High 3. North High— 5. South High 6. North High—13. East High 6. North High— 6. West High 1. North High scored seventy-two points against the opponents’ forty-two. The board of control awarded “NV to ten men in recognition of their effective work thru the entire season. The material for 1910 team looks very promising, and we sincerely hope that a championship team will be developed The team is managed by Richard Schmidt. ATHLETICS With the promise of a new gymnasium, athletics at North High will undoubtedly receive a great impetus. Hut, turning from a prospect of the future to a retrospect of the past, we can feel only satisfaction over the records our athletic teams have made, handicapped as they have been in equipment: the records has been marred by defeat, but never by a discreditable one; on the'other hand, it has been marked by many a well won victory. The athletic affairs are managed by a board of control, which has active supervision of the athletic interests of the school. It authorizes all the expenditures, audits the accounts of the treasurer, and has the power to suspend or remove any department manager, or captain, when it deems such action to the best interests of the athletic association, and also has the power to appoint his successor. The principal of the school is the chairman of the hoard of control. He calls all meetings, which are usually held the first Wednesday of each month. No money of the athletic association can be used for any purpose without the consent of the principal, and everything is managed in a systematic, business-like manner. The board consists of the principal, two members of the faculty, the several department managers, and one alumni member. Those now in office are W. W. Hobbs, chairman : Elmer Carrier, president; R. T. 'fenny, general business manager; George M. Link. 88 treasurer; Lester Brennen, Richard Schmidt, Emmons Sawyer, and Wallace Hamilton in charge of the various teams; and Levi Hall, alumni member. The Athletic Association of North High is the largest organization in the school. Its purpose is to promote the athletic interests and welfare. Ain student is eligible to membership upon payment of the annual dues of twenty-live cents. This entitles him to membership and participation in the general business of the association for that year. The department managers are elected by the members of the association in general election, which are held three weeks before the Christmas vacation. The excitement naturally runs high during the two weeks previous to the election, boosters spending thcii time electioneering and passing around literature proclaiming the special merits of their favorite candidate. On the election day when the votes are counted the successful candidate is known by the breadth of his smile. The unsuccessful one is known also bv his smile, as the competition is entirely friendly. The officers of the association for 1910 are: Elmer Carrier, President: Paul Engel, Vice-President; Charles Woehler. Secretary; Merril Wan-vig, Sergcant-at-Arms; George M. Link is Treasurer of the association and is appointed by the principal of the school. The department managers for 1910 arc: Lester Brennen, Foot Ball; Richard Schmidt, Base Ball; Emmons Sawyer. Track; Wallace Hamilton, Hockey and Tennis. 'The rooting of North High is one of the features of every game. Charles Woehler as Rooter King and Wilson Durand as Rooter Captain, were the able leaders for 1909 and 1910. These two young, lusty-lunged Titans were conspicuous, not only for their brand of noise, but for their graceful gestures. These excellent qualities, together with their powerful pull with the feminine portion of the rooting club, enabled the rooter captains to keep something going all the time and to extract from even a somewhat disgruntled crowd enough enthusiasm to make defeat, at least, sound like victory. 89 HOCKEY TEAM, 1009-10 THE SEASON’S RECORD 1 )ec. 17 Dec. M North 0 Ian. 7 North 1 Ian. 21 Ian. 24 North 4 Feb. 5 West 11.. Feb. 12 North 8 Feb. 22 9° Hockey is a new venture in High School Athletics, having now been played but two seasons, only one of which was under the control of a general city league. Nevertheless, good Hockey teams were developed by the High Schools of the city, notwithstanding the fact that several of them were handicapped by lack of a suitable place to practice. Large and enthusiastic crowds turned out to witness the various contests, which were all played at the Lake of the Isles, where the generosity of the school board had provided a rink. Judging from the enthusiasm displayed over the game, Hockey has undoubtdly won a permanent place in High School Athletics. North High had an especially good team, tying with Central for second place in the City High School League. Hard and faithful practice developed the boys from a weak team into one comparatively strong. We had the special credit of being the first High School to score on the champion West High aggregation, whose goal had remained uncrossed until nearly the end of the season. As a rover. Harland Swartwood ranked among the best in the league. I lis accurate shooting was one of the features of every game. Wallace I lamil-ton was undoubtedly the best defensive player on the team, lie was also a good shot, counting many times from very difficult angles. Richard Schmidt and Hills Smith did very creditable and effective work in their respective positions of goal tender and cover point. In recognition of their successful season the Athletic Association awarded the team with the hockey emblem of a white “N” mounted on blue jerseys. His train was just before him there, He galloped through the mud. His right foot slipped; he clawed the air— A dull and sickening thud! And as he spun round on his head. While onward rolled the train. The small boy with the football said: “First down; ten yards to gain.” 9i An Ten years since, the C lass of 1900 graduated from the North lumni High School. It seems but a short time ago that we were ppreciation gathered together in the Assembly Hall to receive our diplomas. And yet a decade has passed and our class has scattered all over the globe and I say truly, as one member of our class was last heard of in Peru and another in Alaska. hat is true of our class I presume is true of the others and it would be interesting to trace the history of the several graduates which 1 believe now numbers over a thousand. From the record of those whom 1 know. I thing I can say truthfully, that the Alumni of the North High School are making good” in a large sense and they should all feel grateful to their high school training, for the start it gave them along right lines. Some of the boys of the early classes made records for themselves in the Philippines that will always be held in high esteem by their fellow graduates of the school. Three of our alumni have represented the city in the vicinity of the school, and their influence should always be, and I see many more honors given to graduates of the old North High School. In the various professions, the School has fine representation and it is a fine thing that so many of the alumni still make their home in the northern part of the city in the vicinity of the school, and their influence should always be. and 1 believe it is. for the highest ideal of citizenship. 1 believe 1 voice the general opinion of the alumni when I say that we have a deep appreciation of the benefits derived from our training in the North High School. All honor is due to Prof. Hobbs, whom we all remember with love and respect, and to the able band of teachers who have supported him during the past score of years. u of the present graduating class are probably happy in your school life and you should be, but it is for the men and women who have gone from school into the walks of life to rightly appreciate the high school training. e have the better perspective, and as the years go on. the benefits gained from the high school stand out more and more clearly. 92 A word of appreciation is also due to the class of 1910 for the progressive and enterprising spirit shown in the production of this annual. With the Walla-ka-zoo Hook of 1906 as a starter, this and succeeding annuals will give a consecutive history of the school that will he invaluable in developing school traditions and true school spirit. On behalf of the alumni of the North High School, we bespeak for the class of 1910 success in this undertaking and also in the larger undertakings of life. Marshall A. Nye. AN EPISODE OF THE NINETY-NINERS Scene: Old physics laboratory, North High School. Time: Sometime during 1898. Prominent Characters: Carlyle Smith, Arnold (iuesmer, Professor Bean. Argument: Beaker of copper sulphate, and its effects on a person named Smith. Scene opens disclosing Carlyle and Arnold performing experiments in physics,—beaker of copper sulphate stands in sink. Carlyle in playful mood, raises beaker in air, “Here’s to your health. Arnold.” Inadvertently drinks a large portion. Arnold (alarmed), “Here you. don’t swallow that whatever you do. that’s poison.” Carlyle, suddenly roused to realization of his danger, much alarmed, ejects solution into sink. “Oh, Arnold, will I die? Can’t you do something? Quick!” Arnold in feverish haste connects Smith to city water-works, and proceeds to Hush him out well. (Footsteps of approaching Prof, heard.) After filling Smith up with watci a few more times and emptying him, Arnold dispatches him, coughing, spluttering, and dripping, in search of a doctor. “Hurry Carl, you’re not out of danger vet.—I’ll fix it with the prof. F.xit Smith: enter Prof. Bean (suspicious). Arnold is still somewhat anxious as to Smith’s safety, and wishes to find how dangerous copper sulphate is. but without letting Mr. Bean “catch Oil.’’ I say. Mr. Bean, would it affect a fellow seriously if he drank some of that (pointing to beaker)?” Well, he wouldn’t want to drink very much of it. But if he didn't swallow any, but spit it out right away, he'd be all right, wouldn’t he?” “Oh. he might pull through if he got it all out. Why?” “Oh, I was just wondering.” After a few minutes’ pause, Arnold grows restless again. But isn’t there some antidote which would offset the effects of the poison ?” Well, if you tried long enough you might get a combination which would serve.” Arnold, not daring to question further for fear of giving it all away, but not much enlightened, desists, and decides to trust to providence for Smith’s recovery. Exit all. (Editor’s note: It might be well to state that Carlyle survived his poisoning scare, but Arnold has since come to believe that Mr. Bean had divined the cause of his anxiety and gave his non-committal answers merely to keep him on the anxious edge.) 93 A PAGE OF RHYMES ? ? ? ? ? Do ships have eyes when they go to see? Are there springs in the ocean's bed? Does the jolly tar flow from a tree? Does the river lose its head? Are fishes crazy when they go in seine? Can an old hen sing her lay? Can you bring relief to a window pane? Or mend the break of day? What sort of a vegetable is the copper’s beat? Is a newspaper white when it’s read? Is a baker broke when he makes the dough? Is ait undertaker’s business dead? “JERRY'’ There was a boy called Jerry Who always loved to tarry When girls were nigh 1 le was very shy, This dear little boy named Jerry. A lad of tall stature was Jerry, And his body well could he carry. He could run like a deer. But a high jump could not clear, This dear little boy named Jerry. An emblem for which he tried On his sweater he wears with pride. Of this he is proud When out with a crowd. This dear little boy named Jerry. But alas for our dear friend Jerry, lie now no longer dare tarry. For trouble will brew In a family of two Of our dear little husband named Jerry. Harry Rahn. “A RHYME” The Freshman's trials are many. The Sophomore’s are but few, The Junior hasn’t any, And the Senior has but two. One of these is the teacher, With her stern and forbidding stare, Who daily assigns the lesson, Which fills his heart with care: The other one is a maiden Whom he meets on the way to school, And escorts home, heavily laden With her books, like an April fool. But let the Senior be merry And let his heart be gay, For if only given a ghost of a chance Both “will surely meet him halt-way.” F.ARI. SHAN.NESSY. I know a maiden fair, named Reed, To change her name is an easy deed, Cross out an e and then instead Of Reed you find it reads just “Red.” 94 G. H. F. The work, it is done. Much labor, some fun— Kind words just a few, Some “wine” hut more “rue. If you think to come nigh it We’d advise you to try it. 95 RESS OF IIAHN A HARMON CO. ]'i MA , a i , • .... • . —, - % • % ■•+ fjv . • . tV • •,. •'■-- • •• � rr1. V’rA V -t v i . v. (■- -w. K- j« i J . - . •. • - if r-. ; v.c-!k-- • -£?.■« ''v ' •• •■ .■■• •• • •?, . - ; r'- ■ •-■ v - - • K ' ... ' v. i. ..... . :. -■• J