Northampton Area High School - Amptennian Yearbook (Northampton, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1916 volume:

L To our esteemed friend and teacher Glara May Werley the class of 1916 affectionately dedicates this volume of “The Fata t HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING I IE wheel of time has completed another revolution. Once more the end of the school year is approaching, and the “Fata makes its second appearance. The year just past has been one of splendid progress in many ways for N. H. S.. and we, the Editors, sincerely trust that the Fata” may reflect some of this success. I t no one feel hurt by our friendly jokes: they are given in a spirit of pleasantry and good will and should so be taken. And so with fluttering hearts we submit to you the fruits of our labors. Such faults as it has we claim as ours; its virtues we dedicate to X. H. S. Your censure we receive as our humble due: your slight measure of praise we hopefully await! THE EDITORS EDITOR IN CHIEF Caroline Laubach Stem ASSOCIATE EDITORS Literature—Grace Irene Kocher Music—Ruth Ellen Semmel Athletics—Leo Joseph Costello Jests—Hobart Amory Farber Prophet—M. Pauline Royer Poet—Joseph Herman Historian—Esther Hoffman Weaver THE EDITORS THE FACULTY S. Clyde Frankenfield Principal Ira L. Scheaffer, Asst. Prin. Science Edwin F. Palm Mathematics Frank M. Bock Commercial Clara May Werley Languages Mary E. Kurtz Languages and Commercial Amy M. Scholl Music Clinton A. Bilheimer Manual Training THE FACULTY SENIOR CLASS Senior Class History o Men may conic and men may go, But go on forci'er. O the poet pictured the pretty brook, whose waters ever sparkled forth from a perennial fountain. And so we, the members of the class of 1916 must also go forth and join the stream which tne tormer graduates of our Alma Mater have helped, for many a year, to swell to ever increasing proportions. .Not all tile waters of the spring flow down the stream, but much is wasted by leakage and absorption of the fountain-head. So not all of the original class of 1916 as constituted four years ago. upon our entrance in the dear halls of our High School, can now lx counted among those who graduate. Then we were fifty in number; but in the course of four years we dwindled down to twenty-eight. And as streams of waters flow not only from the fountain-head, but are augmented from many another source, so we. luckily, had our diminished numbers increased at the beginning of our last year’s school term by seven favorite daughters and sons of our sister Borough Coplay, making us thirty-five strong, the largest class ever graduated from our High School. While all the wavelets in the bosom of the stream have their peculiar beauty and brightness, yet they all vary in strength and sparkling sheen, and some few notably so. And so the class of 19ib has not one dull member or weakling amongst its number. Yet here and there are some who already have shone in valor of brawn and mental agility, whose sparkling splendor wc take pride to display. 1 here are Russell Kern and Foster Weitknecht, who have won fame by writing sixty words a minute on the Underwood typewriter and have received credentials. Our six-footer, Leo Costello, has made himself the hero of our Basket Ball cage by his good work as center. Of meritorius mention is the work of Hobart Farber in the same athletic sport. Ruth Semmel and Leota New hard are the great pianists and also did good work as guards on the Basket Ball team. But lack of space forbids us to enumerate the many points of worth which the members of our class have acquired under the faithful tutelage of our good teachers. We have faith in the members of 1916 and we are sure that their present worth, bright as it is, will become even more enhanced as years go on, even as the waters of a stream become deeper and more powerful as they flow along the course which Providence, ages ago, has determined. Esther Hoffman Weaver, '16. —11 — THE SENIOR CLASS O Class Motto—“Impossible is Unamerican” Class Colors—Navy Blue and Old Gold Class Flower—Sweetheart Rose O Officers Hobart Amory Farber, President Emma Odenwelder Boyer, Secretary Earl Stanley Hawk, Treasurer HOBART AMORY FARBER “IIV know that with the Indies, He's always raisin ) Hades. Isn't he good-looking! The girls all answer this question with gasps of admiration, for there's no denying it. Hobie is some lady-fusser and is the school pet, even if he isn’t the teacher’s. He tried hard to shark it in Virgil, but really we think his pony must have gone lame or else he got one of a wrong pedigree. But nevermind, Hobart, you really could play Basket Ball and we feel confident that you will succeed in your chosen profession. —12— EMMA ODEN WELDER BOYER “May you ei er be the same, Change in nothing but your name. We would not have wished Piffy” to be otherwise, for she always was a sensible and jolly little girl. As to her name, we are sure she will have no trouble changing that. Emma never cared much about studying or going to school, but she always was very popular there. Her chief ambition Is to take up domestic science and when we get hungry, we will know where to EARL STANLEY HAWK “Enoch “A hater of all things ancient, A liner of all things modern F.noch was a quiet little boy, (most always). He loved to sit in the typewriting room with his desk close to someone and transcribe shorthand. He always did love to run an automobile and in summer time you could see him flying around the corners. But one day—Oh—poor Hdo! We haven’t seen Earl behind the wheel since. Earl is one of the stars that shines in the orchestra and some day we expect to see him holding an audience spell-bound with his cornet. We know Earl will succeed, even if it is only to drive a Jitney”. —13— CAROLINE LAUBACH STEM Short but sweet. Sister” was one of the two little ones” in our class, but she always liked very, very tall people. She was the only one in our class who could handle two suitors at the same time. This was probably due to the fact that she talked to the one by letter and to the other by tongue. But in spite of these distractions she was a good student. One thing which seemed strange to all of us was that she never attended the Basket Ball games until in her Senior year, when she wouldn’t miss a game. We suppose there was a reason! LF.O JOSEPH COSTELLO His merry glance endangers many hearts. When you repeat this name, you may picture to yourself a “small, chunky boy”. He is the pride of our class, always cheerful and ready to spring a joke on someone. He always shows good judgment, especially when selecting a song, his favorite tune being, “Can’t yo heah me calling. Caroline?” He is one of the wonderful five” who won many games in a creditable manner and always scores many points. Leo would like to be a “movie star” and we hope we will be able to see him on the screen in the near future. —14— GRACE IRENE KOCHF.R A living proof that Great things come in small packages.'' Grace or “Chicken Little” as she is better known to us, is an extra small package, and therefore has an extra amount of all other things to make up for what she lacked in size. Grace was always the jollier, when the Seniors all got together for a good time. She was a great favorite among the girls, hut more so among the boys, altho Grace never encouraged them. A. C. W. seems to be her goal. We hope she makes and crowns it with a big success. JOSEPH HERMAN “I'm a poet and didn't know it, Give me a pen and I'll try again. Behold our class poet! Joe was one of the smartest fellows we had in school. He handled almost two courses in four years, won a prize at contest and won several chemistry debates with Prof. Scheaffer. Joe wants to become a chemist and we know he will make good, for in that peculiarly shaped head of his. there is something to make almost any Prof.’s hair stand up straight. His greatest fault was however, that Several times he became so enthusiastic that we he could not suppress the German spirit in him. thought he was going back to Germany to help the Kaiser fight. —15— ESTHER HOFFMAN7 WEAVER True Diligence is Always Reivardcd.” Yes, true diligence is always rewarded, and we know it will be with Esther, for she always was a girl who studied hard and stuck to her work no matter what happened. Esther had only two faults which we could see, and they were inquisitiveness and bossiness. We think in this Esther excelled by far any one whom we know. But these are only two faults and Esther had so many good points that we can't pass them by without mentioning them. There was shorthand —she was easily our Star. And could she sing? Why she was one of the Seniors’ representatives in the Glee Club, and we know it was Esther who made the walls ring. Last but not least— out of the whole Senior Class she was selected to do office work, which no one else was thought capable of doing. We imagine Esther will be the first one in the class to capture a position, and we can picture her leading her boss around by the nose. HIRAM THOMAS KUNTZ “Wonders shall never cease.” Kocnie” in spite of his nickname is as white as you or 1 and is also one of the Big Three— Frey, Costello and Kuntz. He was always a good sport anti was well liked among his classmates, but occasionally got in “hot water” with the faculty. In his liberal ways he was always willing to help along any good cause and especially the chewing gum cause. In all social affairs he worked hard and fostered our present unity and class spirit, which owe much to his untiresome efforts. This vacation Hiram intends to run a movie house in Washington, D. C. We hope he doesn't get stuck on some movie Queen, because he intends to enter college in fall. May he have the best of Luck. —16— MABEL PAULINE ROYER “A Winning Smile Always Conquers. Pauline was always a good sport when it came to doing anything for X. H. S. and especially for her own class. She really was one of the very few with a lot of class spirit. But she was also good at other things. She spoke at the Oratorical Contest and captured the first prize. She was a member of the Girls’ Glee Club and was great admirer of basket-ball and a certain star. She believed in treating the lower class-mates a little better than her own. Try to picture Pauline in an up-to-date school room, administering knowledge in small doses to the children. Don't give up. Pauline, we are sure you will succeed. JOHN PATRICK DREISBACH “Silence is Golden If silence is golden. John surely has enough gold stored up to fill a house. Perhaps we had better say knowledge, because while the rest of the class chattered and giggled, John paid attention to what was going on and was the wiser for it. we are sure. He had a little trouble with the girls however, for his mannerly conduct won the favor of all of them. John expects to become a mechanical engineer and we are sure that he wdl make good. —17— RUTH ELLEN SEMMEL “Compel me not to toe the mark, He ever prim and true, But rather let me do the things That I ought not to do.” This little rhyme will tell you much about Sentinel's actions in school, which make her the despair of the teachers. But in spite of that she certainly can play the piano, her favorite tune being I wonder what 'case' 1 can break up next. Besides playing the piano, playing Basket Ball and being a good student. Ruth keeps up a steady correspondence with “Him”, of whom we have heard so much. We know that if she can put the afore-mentioned Him” out of her thoughts, she will succeed with her music. FOSTER REICHARD WEITKNECHT A wise old owl sat in an oak. The more he heard the less he spoke. The less he spoke the more he heard. Why aren't we like that wise old bird? Foster came to join our ranks from that prosperous and very lively city of Laurys. and never he nor we have been sorry that he took such a bold step. His purpose in so doing was to be improved and we certainly have made a big success of it. Foster at one time was very bashful, quiet and afraid of the girls and consequently stuttered, but under the good training received from his classmates, he has overcome all these difficulties, much to the delight of some people. — IS— GLADYS SARA MILHAM “IVhat's in a Xante f Hold your hats, here comes Windy Mil—ham . She seems well contented with the prefix Mil of her surname and never intends to part with it. Gladys can talk and talk and then talk some more and when you think she is finished she can even talk some more. She is all that can be secured in the Edison. Columbia and Victor talking machines combined and possesses an inexhaustible supply of ten cent records. Taking is by no means a fault of her's, allhough some of the teachers consider it thus, but it is in reality a remarkable talent. She was considered one of the best elocutionists of the High School and always made a favorable impression as such. Then she did not use her teti-cent records but used the three and four dollar type. It is very evident that she will be a teacher of elocution and we should be happy to have our children receive her excellent training. SAMUEL DAVID FARBER For e'en ho' vanquished, he could argue still. Samuel David Earlier (for old times sake, Sammy) was fortunate to have biblical names galore—Samuel David. Get that ? Some religious boy. Nevertheless religion and its representatives have done a great deal for the young man. Although he has a very heatlhy appearance, nature never intended him to be an athlete. But we must say, he is a great athletic fan and had actually made a gruesome effort to be a ball player. It is a ball game in itself to see Lefty Farber “pitch his head off trying to make the Varsity. He seems to oossess some undeveloped ability in his left arm and we unanimously advise him to practice slinging the dish rag to get into trim. Yet Samuel has his triumphant sphere, which Ls his intellectual and oratorical ability. He showed remarkable ability by capturing second prize at the Oratorical Contest. We either expect him to become a sales agent or a great statesman. Best Luck, Samuel David. —19— EDITH MAE XEWHARD Tis woman's charms, that lull our cares to rest. Dear woman's charms, that (five to life, its zest. Edith more often called Toddy” on account of her size, has the art of being able to play innocence. She can turn a trick without detection front her facial delineation. Edith believes in being kind to under class men (especially a Jr.) In her freshman year her ambiticn was to go to college, but she has recently decided to become a nurse. She is working hard to carry out this ambition and expects to enter the hospital as soon as she leaves X. H. S. We are sure she will succeed, as she is making a good effort and so has made a fine beginning. Best Luck is our wish to you Edith. HOWARD EREY DANKF.L For Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.” Did Howard Frey Dankel ? I don't know whether he did, but he seems well done and in reality over-done. Although his surname is Dankel, yet we rather call him “Tangle”, for he is tangled in most everything from a girl to his own curly hair. Howard usually bears a smile from ear to ear that seems very attractive to the ladies and has allowed him to go to Coplay to shoot B. B’s. Although he has always been a night owl. yet in school he showed some undeveloped abilities. He took a great liking to shorthand, probably due to the fact that his long hand did not suit him. Xo doubt with his strong will and good head he might bump into a wall of success. —20— ELSIE ANNA STETTLF.R “Belter late than never. Although Elsie lives in lower Northampton, the upper part of the city seems to have more attractions for her. She is frequently seen walking up and down Main street (alone?) Elsie is fond of athletics and plays center on the second team of our basket-ball squad. Tennis also has attractions for her. Anyone calling on Elsie, who brings chocolate candy or ice cream is sure to work himself into her good graces. LAWRENCE CLAIDEN SHOEMAKER “H'hdl have we here? A matt? Although Lawrence is a boy, we .are sometimes inclined to think differently, as his pink and white complexion is rather misleading. Lawrence tried his luck at Basket Ball, but failed, altho he did make the baseball team. He was constantly seek| ing ihe attention of the ladies, although for all bis trouble, he was not very successful, except when it came to using his p. cket knife: then he was in great demand. We feel sure he will succeed as an engineer if he can stop thinking about his complexion and girls long enough. —21 — LILLIAN' ELIZABETH BERNHARDT “Sleety Who shall it be? Lillian is another of the happy-go-lucky class. She travels with Toddy Newhard and hoth are alike in two things. She, too, believes in being kind to under class men.( ?) She is another of our singers and is a member of Glee Club and sings in the Senior Sextette. She likes to sleep ami for this reason was called “Sleepy”. But we must admit she is wide awake when the fun is handy(?) Lillian also wishes to become a nurse. We think she will make a good one if a jolly disposition and rosy cheeks help in any way. Success to you, Lillian. HAROLD CLAUDE WOLFE Rather Small, but Good-Natured. Harold was another one of the boys who came from Kreidersville to develop his brain, and he succeeded fairly well, too. But there was one of his accomplishments which far excelled his studies—and that was his marvelous bicycle rid ing. We even used to see him entertaining the kiddies” after school, by giving them rides home. Harold also found exquisite delight in lending some girls quarters to get sundaes. The girls say they wouldn't have tasted half so good if Harold hadn't lent them the money. We think Harold wants to be a speed-king, because his greatest delight now is to push his dad’s Imperial”. We know he will succeed. _22__ FANNIE HORTENSE HORN “Ah lirehoic weak a thing the heart of woman is. Fannie is one of our number who comes from Coplay. She is very quiet and loves to have things quiet around her. (Sometimes) She used to like the Junior Class pretty well, but that’s all off. thank goodness! Fannie hopes to become a school teacher in good old Coplay. Well, we hope you will succeed, Fannie. CLIFFORD PAUL MILLER “IVe know that with the ladies He's aluvys raising Hades. Clifford is also one of the stars of our class He is one of the best cartoonists we have record of and he supplied many Seniors with cover designs for Patron’s Day. He lias lately shown a decided taste for Coplay and when he goes there be always gets a square deal t Diehl). Several years ago Cliff was fond of barbering, but lie has decided that the occupation does not pay and has therefore given it up. Cliff is quite a Tennis shark, although he takes revenge out of the game, if he happens not to be overly fond of his opponent. —23— LILLIAN' RUTH REIL “It's the songs ye sing and the smiles ye wear. That's making the sunshine everywhere. Lillian was what you might term a jollier”, always talking and laughing until the blues had to take wings. Site could sing very well and we hope she will make good with her voice. She intends to teach a kindergarten. We pity her pupils however, because she always had a Will of her own. ARTHUR JAMES HAHN “Bashfulness never makes a Man. Well, then Arthur will never make a man. Arthur belongs to the group of bicycle riders and was often seen with his shirt sleeves rolled up to his elbows, fixing some break down or flat tire, but he always fixed it some way or the other. Arthur does not seem to like shorthand very much, and we are sure that he will follow in his father’s foot-steps. At that rate Arthur will be eating Doggies all his life. Arthur wants to be a machinist for a little while before be enters the slaughtering business and we feel certain before he has completed his carreer he will have invented some sort of device for automatic butchering. Behold, Northampton’s future butcher. —24— RUTH HARTZ G AX GW HR Giggle and the world giggles with you. Gangway, here conies Miss Gangwer. Her “cloudy” expression hails from Weatherly and the simultaneous giggle probably from the nitrous oxide (laughing gas) found in the coal mines. Although she seldom has this cloudy expression, nevertheless we would rather see her with it than without, for when she giggles the only way to stop her is to scare her to death or tell her something that will make her cross: the former method has often been used to some avail, yet the latter has proven itself the better remedy. Whenever there is a noise in High School she is in the vicinity—looking innocent. In the lab. she seems very fond of accidentally pouring away prepared solutions and acids to show her house keeping ability in washing glass ware. Her ambition is to join the Grand Army of 1 eachers. Can you imagine her telling her pupils how good she was when she was a dear little school girl: The best of luck be her’s. HAROLD AMOS FREY “Cupid “As long as his name is short. Well! Well! Here we are. the matchmaker of the class. Harold tried to play basket-ball, but did not succeed very well because his feet were always getting in his way. We thought that it Harold kept on going to school for about live years, thev would at last turn out a sport, but we all had something of a shock when we went for a sleighing party. Cupid” is quite a good Commercial student and some day we hope to see him sitting at a schoolmaster’s desk. (Only watch your feet. Harold.) LEOTA GRACE NEW HARD “Patrons and fellow classmates. am to disclose wonders.” One of the wonders of our school is Leotn. She was brought up in Northampton and this probably accounts for her good health and spirits. She belonged to our Basket-ball Team, which is in itself a praise of her merit, and although she did not score any goals in this game, she was successful in scoring in some other games. The Orchestra also has always valued her services as one of the pianoists. Leota is inclined to take things as they come and has a cheerful outlook on life and therefore will succeed. RUSSELL WOLFE KERN “There is a gift beyond the reach of art,—• of being eloquently silent Russell belongs to the Country Club”, that is, this lad hails from Kreidersville. He is noted among us for several things. First as a musician, he surely can make a piano give forth harmonious melodies. Probably this fact is the cause for his superiority over all his classmates (and former W H. S. graduates) in typewriting, which is his second noted specialty. He has attained the speed record of 74 words a minute. But with these characteristics, Russell has been somewhat shy and rather quiet. However his shyness seems to be disintegrating towards the end of the course. Russell thinks his destiny is to be a stenographer. Ottr best wishes for success. -•26- ELLEN CHRISTINE HESS And then she would talk. Oh my, how she would talk. Ellen always held true to her motto. She was studious enough, but somehow always had a little difficulty with German. One day in translating she brought a surprise home” instead of bringing a bride home. She was very fond of carrying on a conversation with Howard and. to his great sorrow, he had his seat changed. We never quite knew who it was Ellen was saving her kisses for, but some day she’ll surprise us. Success Ellen. CLARA LOUISE HOAGLAND “She looks quiet, hut oh my! Clara always was a quiet little girl taking things as they came. At speaking she was great, having won a prize at our oratorical contest. Bu: when boys and duty clash, then let duty go to smash. was her motto. Neither teachers or school mates could persuade her to study after she had once set her mind upon certain attractions not in her High School course. You should have behaved better Clarissa”. -27- RUTH VIOLA SCHLAFFER Are there any more at home like youf Tootsie was a quiet little girl when she first arrived at X. H. S. with the Coplay “bunch”, but after she got acquainted, her timidness wore off and she would talk and giggle until we were compelled to ask her to stop. Ruth took a great fancy to the Juniors, it seems and one of her favorite expressions while in their company was “Oh J. A. B.!” She expects to go to Kutztown and we hope she can teach the Golden Rule to the Kid dies better than she herself ever pretended to understand it. EILEEX LOIS KRAMER Good hlou's the wind that profits everybody.” Thus it was, that a good wind blew Eileen across the Lehigh river to our school. We are glad to have her among our number. Her cheery smile is ever welcome. Her rosy cheeks serve as an attraction for many under class mates, especially Juniors. Eileen is a good student, al ways willing to lend a helping hand. Lately she has become interested in Tennis and is rapidly progressing in the game. When she plays the score is Jx ve” for a long time. We wonder why? But nevertheless, we wish Eileen a happy and successful future. —28— ESTHER FOGELMAN XAUSE Music hath charms. To Esther has been given the gift of song. She is our best contralto. The rich quality of her tones have made her precious in our Girls’ Glee Club and Senior Sextettes. Esther may be classed with the “happy-go-lucky” kind, is usually in for fun and her hearty laugh is heard frequently. She comes from the upper end of town but there must be some attraction in the Third Ward, since Esther is seen frequently in or near that locality. Although she has taken the Commercial Course we hope she will develop her vocal talent and base her future upon it. Good luck to you Esther. CECEI.IA AGATHA DURNIX To be quiet and good is to be happy. Cecelia is one of the four Coplay girls who joined our number this last term to take a postgraduate course after graduating from Coplay High School. She is very quiet, somewhat shy. usually alone and studies a great deal. Cecelia looks rather cross at times but still looks are deceiving”, and she is a good little class mate iust the same. She expects to become a nurse, and altho she looks frail and slendor, we hope she will succeed. —29— Senior Class Song-1916 Words by Joe Herman. Music by Ruth Semmel. We are the Seniors of N. H. S. Of the class of nineteen sixteen, Our talents they say would win success, Were't not for the nonsense mixed in. Hut in spite of our reputation Our sentiments are up-to-date And if you doubt our education. Just think what we did in debate. We're very proud of our speakers bold. Who for us our cause defended, So nobly did they our claims uphold That our rights were always granted. And now that the task is completed We have nothing more to fear. And forgetting who was defeated We'll give the defenders a cheer. Chorus Then while our colors proudly glow Over us so, over us so, Gaily a-singing we will go, Merrily oh merrily oh. O Tune—TRAMP. TRAMP, TRAMP. In a room the Juniors sit. Feeling sad and very blue, For they'd rather be a hundred miles away. And the tears they fill their eyes 'Spite of all that they can do, 'Though they try to cheer each other and be gay. On the stage we firmly stood When their boldest charge they made And they could not make us tremble by their roar. But before they reached their seats They were looking back dismayed And we gave the cry of vict’rv o’er and o'er. Chorus Tramp, tramp, tramp, the Seniors march right on, O cheer up Junior here we come And beneath the starry sky We will show you once again How a Senior beats a Junior in debate. -30— 1916 Class Prophecy nALF after four, and I was experimenting on Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) in the N. H. S. chemical laboratory, when. Bang! something exploded. I heard pieces of broken glass falling to the floor and simultaneously a vapor overcame me. Finally 1 saw no more of the Lab. everything becoming dark. In my stupor I directed my footsteps to a large temple, which 1 recognized from my study of mythology as the Delphian temple. Though I entered cautiously, I was met by a god who required of me the errand upon which 1 had come. Seeking to find favor. 1 did obeisance and spoke of my connection with the Class of 1916. X. 11. S.. and was given the choice of hearing revealed the past or the future of the members. Satisfied that I knew enough and more of the fame of our classmates, 1 earnestly entreated the god of the temple to delineate their futures. Knowing that he had a difficult task before him on account of the large class, the Spirit of Delphi” busied himself at once and conjured a tree with thirteen boughs, on the last of which were thirty-five branches and twigs with as many candles. I rightly surmised that this tree represented the X. 11. S. and each branch the successive classes. The uppermost, most thickly set. of course, related to the Class of 1916. The spirit moved and Lillian Ruth Beil was named as the first subject of his divination. Upon the mention of her name, one of the tapers suddenly lit up and flickered in the darkness. This brunette has a brilliant future awaiting her. As a vocalist she will become pre-eminent and linked with her natural tendency to instruct, she will become the worthy successor of the line of eminent supervisors of music in the X. H. S. A trio of lights now appeared, and it became apparent that as many members of the class would follow the same life vocation, and I could hardly await the mention of their names. This spirit of unrest was noticed by the god who made haste in naming Lillian F.lizabeth Bernhardt, F-dith Mae Xewhard, and Cecelia Agatha Durnin. Surprise was added when nursing was named as the life work of these three classmates. Cecelia certainly will become the supervisor in one of the larger institu- —31— tions. Lillian and Edith, more vivacious, upon returning from the European war after serving with the Red Cross nurses, will take their turns as day and night nurses in the “Sunshine Hospital of Northampton , which will be founded by the multi-millionaires of the Class of 1916. The new illumination was meant for Emma Odenwelder Boyer, whose early inclination for domestic science i candy making especially) will develop until she will be recognized as leading con feet ionaire in the country and will occupy the position as head of the Domestic Science department in the Northampton Domestic Science School. The next candle, larger than the others, represented Leo Joseph Costello. Instead of developing the natural tendency of becoming a mechanical engineer, he will become a metallurgist and has fond hopes of evolving a method by which gold and other precious metals could be located thru surface treatment. There is an old Indian tradition that a large casket of silver was hidden in the Lehigh mountains between Treichlers and Northampton, which will become the immediate field of his practical experiments. Whether the legend had a false basis or whether the old Hint lock which he will bring to the surface after his directions will be carried out. was the only thing deposited in the Lehigh Mountains will never become known. A wee flickering light, just bright enough to make a ruddy glow, attracted my attention and Howard Frey Dankel was depicted as an aviator, a vocation which he assumed by force of circumstances. His change of residence shortly before graduation made rapid transportation from Walnutport to the N. H. S. essential. Steam, trolley cars, automobiles and motorcycles were discarded as too tedious and flying machines became his hobby. He will devise a mechanism that will be accepted as the standard air craft. The candle that met my view next was meant for John Patrick Dreisbaeh, who won fame in the devising of a storage battery of vest pocket size that runs everything from a table salt shaker to a mammoth stone crusher. This was a problem to which Edison had devoted his life, but was foiled by the seeming impossibility of the task. Dreisbach's ingenuity will make him world famous. A brilliant light next dazzled my eyes and the rattle of vials and tire scent of medicine brought out the fact that the Hobart Amory Farber would become his father's successor and would enjoy a large and successful practise in medicine and surgery and would become noted as a —32— lecturer and consulting physician. That the god was possessed with the spirit of the times, the Shakespearean Anniversary was settled in my mind when 1 was informed that the scintillating taper was meant for Samuel David Farber, whose early impersonation of Shakespearean characters goaded him on to a more critical study. Samuel will be engaged 365 days each year on the platform depicting great characters. A light now darted before my vision and the presence of “Cupid was felt. 1 larold Amos Frey, who came by that appellation in a manner unknown to him or anybody else, stood forth as that character. In his hand was a copy of the Leap Year Edition of the fascinating book. “How to Catch a Man , for which he will accept the general agency. A candle with the longest tongue of flame shot out from a taper and this character. Ruth Hartz Gangwer, vies with Charlie Chaplin, who makes j eople laugh by his awkward mannerisms in the movie world. I Jut our illustrious classmate will provoke laughter by laughing. There seemed to be an unnecessary pause before the next light appeared and behold there were two of them—Arthur James Hahn and Harold Claude Wolfe possessed like characteristics and the thought was expressed to me that they were not without some place in the fast moving world of commercial development. Harold will some day he owner of the largest automobile works in America, and Arthur will become his reliable assistant. The dazzling light upon which 1 next gazed, depicted Earl Stanley Hawk. The diverging lines of Lincoln Avenue at 21st Street, were always considered an insolvable engineering problem, but the master mind of Earl Hawk, applying himself to the task, brought the solution and Lincoln Boulevard, as it will be called, will be a monument to his fame. ( Earl's thots will often go back to the tragedy of poor Fido, and how it might have been prevented had the street l een as wide then as it is to be.) The upward leap of the flame which now appeared was representative of Joseph Herman’s intuitive powers. Xo one is surprised that Joe should become a scientist of world renown. That was what was predicted of him and his determined effort to invent j erpetual motion, a problem to which he has devoted his time and energy, is expected at least to revolutionize power. Ilis earlier patriotic fervor will change trend and he will be commended for his advocacy of things American. A career as practical stenographer was indicated by the light of the —38— next candle. Ellen Christene Hess, true to her training in N. H. S., will assume a position in John Wanamaker’s Paris store, but having shown her ability in a few years sire will become the better half in a happy home in Northampton, a place she was loathe to leave. A carefully shaded light was next seen, and the life work of Clara Louise Hoagland was given as that of a hair dresser. New departure in coiffure, conceptions of a recognized leader will give this quiet student prominence that will bring her into frequent consultaton with the many social lights of the renowned class of 1916. A cluster of three lights, burning steadily and brightly, tells the future of these three girls. Fannie Hortense Horn. Eileen Lois Kramer and Ruth Viola Schaffer, who topped the Class of '15 in Coplay High School and took a Ph.D. with the Class of 1916, X. H. S. Always together, sharing joys and sorrows of school life, no thought could be given to separate careers. With one accord they will matriculate in K. S. N. S.. pursue the course with full determination to follow Eileen’s proposal of “Let's have a boarding school . To find a place where they could be together, stay together and work together, could only be solved by opening an institution of their own. which will be known as “Junior Seminary , at Coplav. Here cooperation will be effective under joint supervision. Eileen of course will be found at the head of the department of Mathematics; Fannie, of the department of Science, including Domestic Science; and Ruth of the department of Languages. The rhythmic flickering of a light did not surprise me that it was meant to inform me about a famous musician. The Paderewski of the class will develop in Russell Wolfe Kern, whose student days were spent in solitude at the type machine, with the thought ever present that he wanted as well to excel in piano key manipulation. The next candle was smaller than any of the others and it was depicted that Grace Irene Kocher had a double future. The development of her vocal expression which was always a hobby with her, will bring her into the position of instructor in elocution in the Northampton Normal School. She will keep close to her work till the rattle of dishes lures her from the school room into a pleasant home, to which she will be devoted. Topped only by a light that was noticed before, this next one indicated a tall personage. Hiram Thomas Kuntz, who early in life showed an inclination to compound medicines for dumb animals will attain his ambition and his remedies will be of acknowledged superiority. As a —3+— veterinarian he will establish a large practice at the National Capital. The footlights were suggested in a taper which directed my attention to Gladys Sara Milham. Her natural expression and vivacity will enable her to develop into the leading elocutionist in the Eastern States. Her impersonations and character studies recognized during her student days, will win the admiration of all and will be the incentives to closer application of the development of her natural talent. A most peculiar light flashed, portraying character lines, and foretold of Clifford Paul Miller's talent for caricature. Pen and pencil drawing during his school days were the start of his career and he will be known as America's best cartooner. He will advertise extensively and his own physiognomy will be recognized in the sketch which will be the center of his ads. “Schumann-Heink equalled , was the expression of the god as he introduced the next light. As a vocalist Esther Fogelman Nause will have a brilliant career and the appellation of “Shumann-Heink of America will be only too well deserved. She will surely bring distinction to the illustrious Class of 1916. A light accompanied by thrills introduced I eota Grace Xewhard, whose training has been in the direction of assuming the position as supervisor of music in the public schools. She will l)e successful in her vocation and will discharge the responsible duties of that position in the metropolis of the cement regions. Illuminated in its respective place was a candle that told of Ruth Ellen Semmel. whom no one could consider anything hut an instrumentalist of note and fame. She will graduate with high honors from the best conservatory in the country and will step into a high position until she will take charge of the musical department in Semmel s Emporium. The next light portrayed the future of I awrence Claiden Shoemaker. He will discover that electrical energy is the cause of gravitation. a problem which will be unsolved until this master mind makes the announcement. Professor Shoemaker will become the collaborator of the most eminent electrical scientists of the world. If it pleases your honor? were the words repeated by the god in fore-telling of the chosen life work of Caroline Eaubach Stem. The law appealed to her and she will pursue a course in the law department of one of the larger institutions. Her first case will be the final argument in the now famous Fido” case which will be tried and retried from the graduation year of the class of 1916. She will appear for the —35— defendant and is expected to win the case and absolve her classmate from the taint of inhumanity. A highly scented light was the means of introducing Elsie Anna Stettler. who started in a business career as a dispenser of perfume. She will be classed as a teacher of more than ordinary rank in the local schools after completing a course in K. S. N. S. The delights of the tennis court fascinated Esther Hoffman Weaver, according to the prophecy over the next light and keeping up with the brilliant work, begun during her student days, will bring her to be the champion woman tennis player in America. When tennis is out of season. rapid taps of the typewriter will engage Esther's attention. The rapid shooting forth of the dame from the next to the last candle indicated speed, and Foster Reichard Weitknecht. It was told that he will become the auto speed king of two continents. His training will be done on the speedway that encircles Laury’s, Kreidersville and Northampton. Then the last candle lit up and 1 heard my name, Mabel Pauline Royer, repeated several times. 1 became intensely interested. I believed the god was about to depict a rosy future, when I recognized the voice of Janitor Smith, who found me in a stupor on the door of the Chemical Lab. Thus the prophecy of the Class of 1916 came to an abrupt end. Whether the oracle of the Delphian temple in its divination of the life work of the Class of T6 will be realized the years to come will stand as witness. So be it! —M. Pauline Royer, T6. o Our Freshman year in High School we were timid, young and shy. And we studied very earnestly to make our average high. The next two years were happy ones, and very busy too. With all our fun we never shirked the work that was to do. And now that we are Seniors and our school days almost o’er, We hope to tread successfully the path which lies before. Our course- were not easy, we had no time to fool, Now we re proud to have the largest class in the history of the school —F.. H. IV., T6. —36— JUNIOR CLASS History of the Junior Class o XX the year 1913 thirty-seven proud freshmen filed into the beautiful auditorium of the Northampton High School. In each heart beat high the hope of success. As the year drew to a close they had bound themselves together like the links of a chain. Since that time we have added and detracted from that chain and to-day there still remain twenty-seven links. Although we are as yet no links of gold, when our four years course in X. H. S. draws to a close we hope to shine much brighter than gold. We, as a student body of the class of 1917. have acquired great ability and have shown it in our knowledge of English, French, German and Latin; besides that, our commercial students surpass every other class in their mathematical ability. Let us now enumerate to you a part of the success which the Junior class has attained. We have formed a Dramatic Club, whose purpose is to give an entertainment at the end of each year, and also to see to the dialogues which are given at our literary societies. At the head of this Dramatic Club is Marie Erschen. Xext is our famous orchestra and Junior sextet. Lewis Meixler, our accomplished Celloist, Jakey Schadler the cornetist, and “Buff Bartholomew, “Artichoke Wolfe • and “Shrimp Young, our violinists, when practising are enough to draw the heating system from its foundation. And the sextet is known as the best “howlers” that the faculty ever came across. We dare by no means forget our Basket Ball players, who are Olive Kuntz, Hattie Becker, Hannah Dilliard and Johnny Frye. Olive Kuntz being our long distance thrower, while Hattie Becker has become famous by poking the ball through the basket at a three-foot distance. Everybody but the Seniors acknowledges that our class has the best players in the High School. To go further we have Joe Bittner, our champion tennis player, who has broken about ten rackets and used up most of his energy in firing tennis balls into the Lehigh river. And still we must not forget our speed artists. Wilburt Danner’s sixty and Olive Kuntz’s forty words a minute breaking the record. These are only a few of our accomplishments and we hope to keep the faculty busier next year than we have kept them the first three years. They can never tell by the sparks we throw.” Success, we the class of 1917 are fast approaching. Hannah Edna Dilliard, '17. —38— The junior Class o Class Colors—Maroon and Canary Class Officers: President .... Vice President Secretary Treasurer ... .....Hattie Irene Witt ... I Iattie Mae Becker Marie Rebecca Erschen Stewart William Miller MEMBERS OF THE CLASS Bartholomew. Ralph Becker, Hattie Best. Mahel Bittner. Joseph Danner, Wilhurt Hilliard. Hannah Erschen, Marie Frey. Alice Hunt, Forrest Jones, Margaret Kleppinger, Miriam Kuntz, Olive Kline, Luther Lentz, Paul Meixler, Lewis Miller. Stewart Prye. John Raub, Paul Rodenbach. Stella Ryan. Merritt Schadler, Norman Sillies, Stanley Smith, Warren Witt. Hattie Wolfe, Arthur Young. Harry 39 Junior Class Songs Words by Hattie Witt. Tune: The Land We Love It matters not where we may be Or what may be our quest. We always always strive you see To do our very best. Then let the Juniors cheer With voicce loud and clear. Now shout “Juniors! Juniors! Juniors! Altho' we’ve met defeat. With noble actions we have striven To keep our colors true And our Maroon has proven That it beats our opponents' lilue. Then let the Juniors cheer With voices loud and clear. Now shout “Juniors! Juniors! Juniors! Altho' we've met defeat. We heard the voice o’ our opponents say A cinch we ll have you bet . Storm, cloud, nor wind, thought they Could have a chance at it. But we with our cheerful faces Soon gave their blood a chill. Now shout Juniors! Juniors! Juniors!” And that with a right good will, o Words bv Marie Erschen Tune : “Our Navy Defeat won’t hurt the Junior Class, They've grit you know. Maroon and Gold is streaming, Their owners never dreaming Of being tho’t so low Resentment now to show. Then let our colors bravely fly, Merrily cheer! Merrily cheer! Altho' we lost we will not cry. Merrily cheer! Merrily cheer! Chorus Then let our colors bravely fly. Merrily cheer! Merrily cheer! Altho’ we lost we will not cry. Merrily cheer! Merrily cheer! (Girls) Jrs! Jrs! Jrs! Jrs! (Boys) —4.0— SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomore Class History o One bright summer morning in September 1014, a large body of Freshmen entered the Northampton High School. This number dwindled down to thirty-four in the first two years of our course. But today the thirty-four are putting forth their best efforts to make their High School course worth while. I do not know, nor will 1 vainly question. Those pages of the Mystic book which 1 hold. The story still untold. But without rash conjecture or suggestion, To win its last leaves in reverence and good speech, Until 'the End' 1 reach . As Freshmen and Sophomores we have succeeded in gaining quite a reputation in Literary Society, both in reciting and conducting it. In the last election of the 1915-1916 term we have succeeded in having all tile offices of the Society controlled by members of our class. The results of the election were: President, George Schissler; Vice President, Eugene Stubbs; Secretary, Elsie Nevvhard; Treasurer. Floyd E. Geary. Our class is well represented in Athletics, containing some of the best athletes in the school. Cap” Schissler. Geary and Stubbs strengthening the boys' basket-ball and base-ball teams. Miss Hawk, Miss New-hard, Miss Schaeffer and Miss Stroll have proved themselves satisfactory in the girls' basket-ball teams. “Cap” Schissler proved himself supreme in the 1915 Field Day Marathon by winning the Two and a half Dollar Gold piece. The Sophomore class with its two years more in High School, wishes to accomplish many more important achievements so as to make the class of 1918 a class to be long remembered in the “History of the Northampton High School. o FOR PARENTS ONLY Remember wdiile reading our reports that: E may stand for excellent. D may stand for dandy. C may stand for corking. B may stand for bum. A may stand for awful. (By the brightest boy in High School) —4.2— The Sophomore Class o Class Colors—Black and Yellow Class Off icers: President...............Jacob R. Becker Vice President.......Win. H. Reinhold Secretary............Elsie B. X ewhard Treasurer ........... S. Ruth Schaeffer MEMBERS OF THE CLASS Bachman, Hilda Becker, Jacob Coleman, Maude Czapp, Stephen Dilhard. Mazie Eisenhardt, Edwin Fedko, Welodimer Flom, Samuel I've, Lawton Geary, Floyd Gross, Esther Grove. Earl Haller, Ernest Hawk. Mazie Heiney. Howard Hess. Martin Kivert. Joseph Kocher. Franklin Kuntz. Margaret Milham. Eleanor N'ewhard, F.lsie Rheinhold. William Scheetz. Jacob Schissler. George Shcaffer, S. Ruth Sillies. Mabel Spangler, George Stettler. Pearl Stroh, Evna Stubbs. Eugene Thomas, Cyril Walker. William Wuchter, Helen Ziegenfuss, F.yer Ziegenfuss. Harry —+3 FRESHMAN CLASS Freshman Class History o E now come to the class of 1919, which is last but not least. misfortune of losing five of our members, which decreased our number to forty. We are proud to say that our class has members from outlying districts whose loss would he very deeply felt. These honorable personages are: Johnny Beil, Wilbur Fenstermaker and William Lerch. who come from Kreidersville. and one more, Ralph Kuntz, who comes from over the hills of Treichlers. You know every little bit added to what you have got. makes just a little bit more, therefore we are all glad for extra additions to our class. The boys' basket hall team has shown splendid results and excellent ability. Much of this honor is due to the famous Bert Luckenhach, who trails from Levan’s Park. The Northampton High School has a splendid orchestra. Much credit is due to our class for supplying it with so many of its members. Among these are: Lloyd Schissler, Carl Rhode, Leonard Keichel, Norwood Keck and Gladys Newhard, the latter having already served the second term in the capacity of violinist. We also have some good orators in our class who, we are positive, will make g xxl. We have taken our part in the Literary Society and although the part we have taken does not amount to so very much, still we do not despair. We still have three more years during which we intend to show the coming classes what success and fame we mean to accomplish in the history of a High School. Stop! Look! and Listen! to the Class of 1919. When we entered the magnificent High School building in 1915 we numbered forty-five, but since that time we have had the o Little deeds of kindness, To your teachers now and then. May sometimes raise your standard, From zero up to ten. —45— The Freshman Class o Class Colors—Purple and Gold President ................Jesse Grim Kline Vice President .... Lloyd Charles Schissler Secretary...........Leonard David Kiechel Treasurer .......... Ralph Benjamin Kuntz Historian................. Mazie Ellen Berg MEMBERS OF THE CLASS Becker. Tony Beil, John Berg. Mazie Boyer, Paul Fenstermacher. Wilbert Gehret. William Getz, David Gouger, Beatrice Hawk. El wood Herst. Hilda Hosier, Charles Howell, Samuel Jones. Robert Keck. Norwood Kiechel. Leonard Kivert, Israel Kline, Jesse Kuntz, Ralph Lerch. William Lindenmoyer, Flora Luckenbach, Bert Miller. Hillard M iller, Paul Miller, Rachael Mkman, Harry Moyer, Ruth Rode, Carl Shellhamer. Renia Shissler. Lloyd Smith, Grace Smith, Leon Stettler, Irene Susco, Joseph Tidabock, Katie Wirkhiser, Floyd Young. Irene —46— XX the past year our literary society has met with marked success. This is undoubtedly due to the fact that our programs have been interspersed with Sketches, Hook-reviews, Narratives and Character Sketches, all of which have helped to remove the monotomy of our former sessions. Each and every member has taken more interest than before and we are sure that our Friday afternoon meetings have been beneficial in a literary way to all of us. The debates have, on the whole, been interesting and in general debate we have found a great deal of enthusiasm. The Freshmen earn praise for the interest they have been taking in this part of the program. We hope that they will continue. Along the musical line we can not help but note the progress made in our societies under Miss Scholl's instruction. Quite a few splendid numbers have been rendered during the past term. Feeling that we have made progress and that we have improved upon the various features of the society in the past, we. the class of 1916, do hereby extend our encouragement to future classes, to still further improve the literary work, as the years roll on. —47— The oratorical Contest o ONE of the most pleasing events wliirh the Senior class of each year looks forward to. is the Oratorical Contest, in which eight representatives take the platform to deliver eight splendid orations. On the evening of February t6, this event took place for the 1916 class. After many long hours of studying and rehearsing the eight' ?-at in a semi-circle upon the stage of the High School auditorium, ready to enter the contest. The great opportunity to speak before the public and a chance to win a prize was before them. Each did his or ner part splendidly. As to subject matter and the manner of delivery no former contest measured up to this one. The following were the speakers and the titles of their orations: Our Nation’s Crisis”................... Lillian Red “The Use of Influence”..............Clifford Miller Too Froud to Fight .................Pauline Royer “Our Nation’s Mistake”................ Joe Herman Soldiers of Peace ..................Caroline Stem The Heroine of Peace”..............Hobart Farber “The Crossroad”.....................Clara Hoagland “The Ready Eagle and the Dove”.. . . Samuel Farber After an hour and a half of speaking, interrupted by High School orchestra music, the judges, Dr. W. H. Reese, Mr. G. E. Oswald, and Mr. R. R. Urich, retired to decide upon the prize winners. It was difficult to decide, but Dr. Reese finally brought in the decision. In his remarks he stated that “defeat is often an incentive to future victory . Experience has proven this to be true and we sincerely hope and wish that such may be the case with the future career of the losers. The judges’ decision was as follows: Pauline Royer...........................$10.00 prize Clara Hoagland........................... 5.00 prize Joe Herman.............................. 10.00 prize Samuel Farber............................ 5.00 prize Hearty congratulations, dear prize winners. We hope that in the future, you will look back upon the glorious evening of the 16th with pleasure and remember that that evening did something to spur you on to win greater and more glorious contests in the future. —1-8— Freshman-Sophomote Debate o © ING, Bang, Boom! Bing, Bang, Boom! Have you ever heard a Bing, Bang, Boom! on some old tin bucket and there the the kiddies play soldier in the back yard? It is a roll call of attack begins. Just so did the Freshmen and Sophomores decide to imitate the Junior and Senior soldiers, bv having a debate on the last Friday afternoon Society program. It was a voluntary program and the volunteers were many and good. The debate however was the best and most exciting feature of the afternoon. The Freshmen soldiers. Leonard Kiechel. Bert Luckenbach and Jesse Kline on the negative side, and the Sophomore soldiers Cyril Thomas, William Rheinhold and Eugene Stubbs on the affirmative side faced each other boldly. 1 he question for debate was, Resohcd, “That the Ben is mightier than the Sword.” The President gave orders to make the attack and the fight began. For about half an hour shots were fired from behind opposite rail fences until at length the Freshmen retreated and the Sophomores came forward waving their victorious banners of Black and Gold. Both sides had fought bravely and they were to be congratulated. e hope that in 1918. when these two forces will meet again upon the battle field behind the footlights, there will be the same or even more enthusiasm and determination than existed on that glorious day of the “Pen and Sword” debate. O A SOPHOMORE'S BUSINESS LETTER Northampton, Pa., 3-23-16. Dear Sir: Didn't you receive the letter 1 send you ? 1 wish you would give me the money you owe me. I need the money that you owe me for working for you 2 summers ago. If you do not want to pay me, than answer in a letter stating why. You know as well as I that you owe me that money so why do you not sent it from the first letter I send you ? If you do not understand it from the first letter that I send you, then see me for further explanation. I loping I will get a answer. I remain. No more at your service, ......................... Esquire. P. S.—I seen the squire and he said you would have to give it to me quick. —49— Junior-Senior Debate o DOW for the really and truly” battle. On the evening of the 28th of April, 1916. one of the greatest and most exciting debates ever heard in X. H. S., took place. The Junior militia. Olive Kuntz, Hannah Dilliard and Merrit Ryan, and the Senior artillery. Joe Herman, Pauline Royer and Hobart Farber. took their places eager and ready for the fray. Both sides brought out good and solid argument for some time upon the question, Resolved, That our jury system should he abolished.” The judges, Messrs. Kohler, of the Bath High School, Weierbach of the Fast Allentown schools and Shctlock of the Coplay High School easily and quickly decided that the Xegative (Seniors) were far superior in their argument to the Affirmative (Juniors) and brought in their verdict that the Seniors had won the debate. The little electric apparatus in the shape of an aeroplane, which hung above the stage, and which the Juniors thought would help them win the debate, had forgotten to take its bombs along up into the air and consequently did more harm than good to the class of 1917. After the decision had been brought in. great cheers an e from the Senior Class and they at once joined in singing their class songs with a spirit such as never before prevailed. The Juniors answered the songs as merrily as they could, but it seemed rather difficult for them to sing. Finally the orchestra struck up a march and the Society adjourned, after which the Seniors gave vent to their joy over the victory. The rest of the program was very delightful. Two splendid recitations were given by Marie Erschen, ’17. and (irace Kocher, T6. The musical numbers also were pleasing and gave due credit to Miss Scholl, the musical director. The evening was one which will long be remembered by the members of both classes. Before the debate, a good bit of rivalry had sprung up between them, but after the battle, peace was restored by an Inter-Class Social and we are sure this rivalry did both classes a great deal of good. The program follows: Song, Soldiers' Chorus” .......................................... School Recitation, “Red-Head and “Whistle Breeches .................Vane Erschcu Selection, “Bells of Shandon ............................ Boys' Glee Club Recitation, “Araminta and the Automobile”.................. Grace Kocher Selection, “O. Skylark for thv Wing”....................Girls’ Glee Club Regular Debate. Judges’ Decision and Class Songs. Overture.........................................................Orchestra —50— Fifty Years of N. p. a. o ORTHAMPTON yelled a red haired and freckled faced con- ductor on the New York and Northampton Limited, as the train rolled into the station, amidst the rumble of the elevated railroad and the faithful whistle of the air-breaks. In my triumph, 1 jammed my forefinger into the ribs of my sleeping friend Sam, half lying on his seat and snoring to the tune of a woodman’s saw which was either too rusty or had an over abundance of nicks. lie jumped up as though he were shot, only to see me hastening toward the platform with my luggage in my arms. Me sized up the situation and was soon by my side. When we descended from the train, we stood there in bewilderment, listening to the buzzing and humming of the coming and going trains, above which every now and then we heard the eager voices of news boys yelling, “Cement News, all aliout the subway explosion at 21st and Main streets, and the wedding of the ex-German Ambassador J. Herman.” This was all a dreadful shock for two elderly men advanced in the sixties, but with a smile of admiration we walked thru the station as though we were both president of the road. Just at this moment the shadows were creeping thru the extensive windows and the glittering electric lights both illuminated the increasing dusk and displayed the most brilliant parts of the station’s magnificent appearance. “What’s that?” exclaimed Sam pointing to an electric sign which actually dazed us. Sub, no soup; muttered Sam slowly. “Say Hobie, how about getting a soup, he suggested wisely and meanwhile with a grin, pulled his belt about six holes tighter as circumstantial evidence of his need. Of course, one would naturally be hungry after travelling an entire ('ay on a steel railroad coach, where one had access to nothing more than peanuts, candy, chewing-gum and pop-corn, so I readily consented to his timely suggestion. So down the stairs we went, arm in arm. The lights at the bottom of the stairs cast a reflection on the cleanly kept white marble steps, that brightened our spirits and made us throw out our chests still further till Sam’s vest came near losing a button. When we reached the bottom of the stairs, we were confronted by a man, partly concealed in a blue suit decorated with engraved brass buttons, who told us, we had to buy a ticket ere we could enter. Sam, somewhat exasperated, stepped forward with his thumbs under the lapels of his coat to tell him who he was. But for some reason or other, 1 have always had respect for a man thus uniformed and when I glanced at the hard mahogany club clinched in his huge right hand. 1 had even more for Sam, so 1 gently pushed him toward the ticket window. The direction of the push was entirely accidental. Nevertheless Sam took the hint and walked over to the ticket window. “Two please, he demanded. “Where to? was the snappy response. “To a plate of soup, of course, was the sarcastic reply. Come speak quick and git. Can’t you see you’re detaining the people in back of you?” So after a heated argument—thank heavens the agent was caged up, for Sam’s temper was satusrated—he discovered that we had entered a subway station instead of a restaurant. “Well, give me two tickets to some swell hotel, muttered Sam in a subdued tone. “Will the Palace do?” the agent inquired. “Well, it sounds fit enough, admitted Sam. pulling out a roll of yellow hacks. On receiving his change he joined me and related his adventure in disappointment. Just then the electric train drew into the station, so we made haste in order to secure a seat. With the elbowing of arms and the demolishing of shoe tips we were shoved into the train by those in the rear and packed therein as tight as sardines. Sam was afraid to exale all his breath for fear that he would lose the required amount of room for the expansion of his chest during inhalation. It was in fact the first fat reducer Sam had taken for years. All this would not have been so discouraging had the crowd not largely consisted of suffragettes on their way to the polls up city. Lucky to say, I only had three hat pins rammed into my cranium, while Sam, l e-iug less fortunate, got one directly in the eye. After about an hour’s torture, which some frail-minded people call a ride, we reached our destination—a relief. We scrambled thru the crowd of masculine women, like two roses among thorns, with our faces aglow, for in spite of our old age we had not forgotten to blush in the presence of the once fair sex—but now so utterly changed. But alas! The Palace! A palace indeed it was, for it lacked nothing —r 2— for the make up of a palace. Had the Astor Hotel of New ork been placed aside of the Falace. the former would have resembled a log cabin. As soon as we registered, a cunning looking bell boy whistling. “Amidst the Glows of Northampton.” a very popular piece of ragtime, grabbed our baggage and made for the elevator. We followed him for fear he was trying to run away with our possessions. You know, queer things happen in these large cities. We were directed to a suite of rooms, which King Louis the XIYtli of France would have been “tickled to death” to sit in. but being too fatigued to enjoy the unexpected luxury, we soon hit the pillows and while i dreamt of suffragettes, Sam's specialties w'ere soups and ticket agents. The next morning we found our way out of the hotel and promenaded down street. The streets showed all signs of an attractive city. The flashy automobiles glittered like mirrors in the sunlight, that entered from the heavens thru the gap-like opening at the very top of the skyscrapers which seemed to pierce the heavens to an unknown heigth. Every now and then we heard the “clip-clap of a lonely looking stray horse bearing a tag similar to a dog license and serving the same purpose. The pure white asphalt, which glittered with all the brilliancy and cleanliness of the very house-hold, was traversed by automobiles and Fords spinning up and dowm the highway, barely missing the traffic officers. As we were strolling along wondering whether Rip an W inkel s return to his native town could have been more mysterious than our s. we came across a taxiplane standing along the curb. All aboard, for a bird’s eye view of Northampton. yelled a man dressed in a pilot's uniform. Naturally Sam and 1 were both Spartans in bravery and courage: so we did not hesitate to meet his daring offer, but made a dive for the two nearest vacant seats. As the buzzing of the motors increased we ascended in a vertical direction, passing the windows of lawyers, dentists, doctors, brokers, insurance agents and many similar money makers. After we had passed the last skyscraper, we sailed in a horizontal direction. The air proved to be very refreshing—the Atlas now used smokeless coal and made a dustless cement—the atmosphere bore an invigorating enchantment and truly rivaled that of the sea shore. After soaring around awhile seeing things of more or less interest. -53— mv attention was drawn to a ball park, that resembled the Polo grounds of Xew York. I immediately asked the man along side of me. who was playing. He looked at me in astonishment and said: “Why Northampton and the Yankees, the first game of the World Series.” No longer did the sight seeing trip please me; I only longed to be on earth to take in the game. In my now unattentive state of mind I perceived city parks and spires which Europe’s cathedrals would be proud to be beautified with. 1 looked, gazed and stared to find some familiar spots, but the only one that I could find was the Lehigh River, which was so altered that it appeared by no means natural. Yet all this did not interest me for 1 longed to be back on earth to witness the ball game. My desire came quickly enough when the pilot yelled: “Get your parachutes. Hut 1 could not stir. 1 was petrified, so down and down 1 went with a snappy “Hello and goodbye to every one 1 passed until 1 crashed on something hard. Then to my astonishment 1 discovered that 1 had fallen out of bed and that it was time for school. —Hobart Farbcr. THEr'RE Still ccA iHa wm ft Pol c OIL s BOYS GLEE CLUB QORTH A M PTOX seems to be very proud of our High School. The rapid musical advancement is a topic of almost daily discussion. We owe a good part of this to our Instructor. Miss Amy Scholl. Through her patience and direction, we have the two courses. Theory and Appreciation of Music added to the regular school course. In our Chorus singing, one can easily hear the basses and tenors, equally balanced by the sopranos and altos. The three upper classes have caused the Literary Society program to be more interesting by several renditions of their quartettes, sextettes and octettes. The Senior male quartette is composed of Leo Costello. Hiram lxuntz, Russel Kern and Samuel Farber. In addition to this quartette, the Seniors also have a girls sextette, composed of Lillian Beil, Ruth Semmel. Grace Kocher. Edith Xewhard. Pauilne Royer and Esther Xause. The Juniors have a mixed sextette composed of Mabel Rest, Mane Erschen, Hattie Witt, Hattie Becker, Ella Freer. Forrest Hunt and Arthur Wolf. O THE GLEE CLUB Our Girls' Glee Club is composed of eight members from each class. They have appeared in Concert several times during the school term and pleased the audience with their airy renditions. I he dee Clubs are now m existence for several years and each year shows a marked improvement in singing. The Glee Club is composed of the following: Freshmen—Renia Shelheimer, Mazie Berg, Beatrice Gouger, Grace Smith, Irene Stettler, Irene Young. Sophomores— Margaret Kuntz, Maude Coleman, Helen Wuchter, •Ri th Shaeflfer. Mazie Hawk, Hilda Bachman. Elsie Xewhard, Evna —56— Stroll. Juniors— Marie Erschen, Stella R. Roden bach, Hannah Hilliard, Hattie Becker, Miriam Kleppinger. Seniors — Gladys Milham, Esther Weaver. Lillian Beil, Pauline Royer, Lillian Bernhardt, Esther Xause, Grace Kocher. The Boys’ Glee Club is also worthy of attention. One can hear the boys at their best in one of their selections: “Ding, Dong Bell . 1 hey watch their “f’s and “p's and consequently the outcome is good shading. In a like manner the members of the Boys' Glee Club have selected eight from each class. The Boys’ Glee Club is composed of the following: Freshmen — Norwood Keck. Hillard Miller, Tony Becker, Lloyd Schissler, David Getz, Carl Rode. Leonard Kiechel. Sophomores — Eyer Ziegenfuss, Franklin Kocher, Lawton Fye. Floyd Geary, George Schissler. Earl Grove. Jacob Becker Juniors—Forrest Hunt, Wilbert Danner, Arthur Wolf, Paul Lentz, Warren Smith. Harry Young, Ralph Bartholomew. Seniors — Leo Costello, Arthur Hahn, Hobart Farber. Samuel Farber, Russel Kern, Earl Hawk. The School Chorus, both Glee Clubs and the Orchestra combined their forces to make the annual Spring Concert a success. I he movement for a Spring Concert originated in 1912, and has now become an annual affair to be rendered in May. The numbers on the program were this year performed by various members of the High School with great ability. Gladys Milham gave a very pleasing reading, entitled “Mrs. Smart Learns to Skate. The Boys' Glee Club sang “Carry Me Back to Old Virginity ; the Girls' Glee Club, “Spring Song : the High School Chorus sang “Even Bravest Heart May Swell ”, “The Hiring hair and “O L'Italia Beloved . O ORCHESTRA Since the year 1911. the High School Orchestra has been increasing in number and talent. New members are yearly coming into the orchestra and at present it is at it's best. The Freshmen generally have quite a time of it. getting accustomed to the method of instruction and even the instructor himself. For the past two seasons, the orchestra has been under the instruction of Mr. Lloyd Moll, one of the leading violinists of the City of Allentown. Prior to this. Mr. Richard Neubert had been the instructor. Among the members of the Orchestra are: Pianists—Ruth Sentinel, Leota New hard. Evna Stroll. First Violinists — Ralph Bartholomew. Harold Frey, Carl Rode. Lloyd Schissler, Arthur Wolfe. Second Violinists—Harry Young, Joseph Kivert. Eyer Ziegenfuss. Norwood Keck. Cornet — Earl Hawk, Stephen Czapp, Hillard Miller. Norman Shadier. Clarionet—George Schissler, Jacob Scheetz. Trombone—Mr. F. M. Bock. Cello—Lewis Meixler. Drums—Lawton Fye. -r.fi- GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA AT H L E.T t (. $. gTHLETICS were well represented in Nigh School this year We had two basket-ball teams and a base-ball team, all of which were a credit to the school. We had the hardest schedule and obtained the best results in the history of the High School. All teams were well supported by the faculty, student body and the people of Northampton. Our Girls responded well to Miss Kurtz's call for candidates and i fter three weeks practice it was announced that the chosen ones were: Hattie Becker...................Forward Olive Kuntz ................... Forward Hannah Hilliard ................ Center F.lsie Newhard...................Center Ruth Semmel ......................Guard Leota Newhard.....................Guard The subs: Ruth Sheaffer...................Forward Evna Strohl ................... Forward Mazie Hawk........................Guard Edith Newhard.....................Guard The girls came out of the fray one ahead, having won six and lost five games during the season. Nov. 13. Coplay, at home. 30-4 Nov. 20. Catasauqua, at Catasauqua. 11-10 Nov. 27. Pen Argyl, at Pen Argyl, 26-8 Dec. 4. Catasauqua. at home. 4-16 Dec. n. Lehighton, at home. 33-1 Jan. 1. Coplay, at home. 34-5 Jan. 15. Nazareth, at Nazareth. 5-4 Jan. 22. Pen Argyl. at home. 14-15 Feb. 5. Moravian Parochial School, at Bethlehem, fi-22 Feb. 19. Moravian Parochial School, at home. 4-23 Feb. 26. Nazareth, at home. 12-22 —fit— GIRLS BASKET BALL TEAM BOYS’ BASKET BALL TEAM o We had twenty-five candidates for the boys team this year. Mr. Sheaffer arranged so that every one had a chance to show his prowess and after drilling the candidates for three weeks he finally selected for his team: Hobart barber......................Forward Eugene Stubbs......................Forward Leo Costello........................Center George Schissler ....................Guard Floyd Geary..........................Guard The subs: Bert Luckenbach................... Forward Foster Weitknecht ................. Center Arthur Wolfe.........................Guard Clifford Miller......................Guard The team had a very hard schedule, but made a brilliant showing considering that Basket-ball is in its infancy in the High School. The boys had a system of passing and plays that never failed to work and completely mystified their opponents. The schedule and results for the season were: Nov. 13. Whitehall, at home. 24-13 Nov. 20. Catasauqua, at Catasauqua. 9-49 Nov. 27. Pen Argvl. at Pen Argyl. 11-26 Dec. 4. Catasauqua. at home. 18-34 Dec. 11. Lehighton, at home. 45-16 Dec. 18. Alumni, at home. 28-13 Jan. 8. Slatington, at home. 20-24 Jan. 15. Nazareth, at Nazareth. 18-20 Jan. 22. Pen Argyl. at home. 25-14 ]an. 29. Whitehall, at home. 33-14 Feb. 5. Moravian Parochial School, at Bethlehem, 18-62 Feb. 12. Arnpton Club, at home. 24-6 J'eb. 19- Moravian Parochial School, at home. 20-34 Feb. 26. Nazareth, at home. 49-4 Mar. 4. Palmerton, at home. 39-18 Mar. 10. Slatington. at Slatington. 22-44 —63— Our referee for the season was Mr. Clifford Arthur, who never failed to send our opponents away perfectly satisfied. Soon after the close of our Basket ball season, both teams were rewarded for their faithful services by a magnificent banquet. The banquet was held in the High School building, both teams and the faculty being present. At the banquet, letters were awarded to the following: Hattie Becker, Olive Kuntz, Evna Strohl, Leota Newhard, Elsie Newhard, Ruth Semmel, Hannah Hilliard and Edith Newhard, Hobart Farber. Eugene Stubbs. Leo Costello, George Schissler. Floyd Geary. Foster Weitknecht and Bert Luckenbach. After the “Big Eats” a program was rendered and all sorts of entertainment furnished by the committee. THE PROGRAM 1‘iano Duet...................Ruth Semmel and Leota Newhard Reading. “An Experience With European Guides . .Leo Costello Cornet Solo......................................Earl Hawk cal Duet.................Hattie Iieckcr and Elsie Newhard Clarionet Solo.............................. G cor ye Schissler Recitation, “Der Coming Man ................... Leo Costello This was followed by singing by everybody. The Banquet made those of us who are leaving, wish we could remain and play another year on the teams of our good old high school. —Leo Costello, T6. BOYS' BASKET BALL TEAM Base Ball There was a large number of aspiring youths awaiting the opening of our base-ball season. When practice was called, the field was filled with candidates for the various positions. After two weeks practice, the team was selected by Coach Palm and Manager Ryan. 1 he High School then furnished the team with new suits. Hobart Farber was elected captain bv the members of the team. The line-up is as follows: Schissler ................... Stubbs ...................... Dreisbach.................... Geary ....................... Wolf ........................ Costello..................... Smith ....................... H. Farber ................... Haller....................... Shoemaker.................... Prye......................... The Substitutes are: Kline S. Farber .... Pitcher ____ Pitcher .... Pitcher ... . Catcher . Short Stop ... ist Base .. 2nd Base . . . 3rd Base . Left Field Center Field Right Field As this book will have gone to press before our season closes, we cannot give all of the scores. The schedule: April 21. Catasauqua, at home. April 22. South Bethlehem, at home. April 26. Slatington, at home. May 2. Whitehall Township, at home. May to. Coplay, at home. May 12. Slatington, at Slatington. May 13. Whitehall Township, at Hokendauqua. May 19. Whitehall Township, at home. May 20. Nazareth, at Nazareth. May 30, A. M. Catasauqua, at home. May 30, P. M. South Bethlehem, at South Bethlehem. June 3. Nazareth, at home. June 17. Catasauqua, at Catasauqua. —66— —L. J. C.. '16. BASE BALL TEAM The Alumni association HE Alumni Association of the Northampton High School is M an organization composed of graduates of the High School. The object of the organization is to cherish feelings of friendship among its members, further their interests, and sustain and advance the interests of the 1 ligh School. The Association was organized July 26, 1904. with a membership of seventeen. The present membership is one hundred and forty-eight. The Association offers prizes every year amounting to twenty-five dollars. The first two prizes of ten dollars each, given to the two best speakers at the oratorical contest are furnished by the Association, as well as the five dollar prize offered to the person having attained the highest average at the end of the four year course. In order to raise money to pay for these prizes, concerts or plays are given. On the evening of November 26, 1915, a successful concert was rendered bv members of the Alumni in the High School Auditorium. A card party —68— and dance was also held on Wednesday evening, December 29, 1915. at Howell's Dancing Academy. Although the weather was very unpleasant. many members and friends braved the storm and enjoyed the event. A banquet, an event always well attended and enjoyed by all present, is usually held some evening during commencement week. The officers serving at the present time are: President, Ralph h Smith 'to: Vice President, Katie Raubenhold 'of); Recording Secretary. Helen M. New hard ’10; Financial Secretary, Helen S. Reinhard 04: Treasurer, Edith Hills '13: Trustees, Harry Rice '02: Katie Raubenhold '06: 1 iarold Best 'to. The Executive Committee consists of the officers and a member of every class. The following represent their classes on the committee: Amy Scholl '02 : Mrs. Charles Nicholas ’03: Fred Terwilliger '04; Mabel Knappenberger '05: Mrs. Edward Frick '06: Jennie Peters '07; Mrs. Clarence Beil '08: Jennie Fenstermacher '09: Thomas Blumer To; Clayton Gable ’u: Leon Kuntz '12: George Miller ’13; Joseph Moore '14 and Edwin Hess 15. We extend our greetings to the class of 191ft. We certainly were glad to hear that the members of this class were always ready to help in any event which might better the High School and our wish is that as soon as they become members of the Alumni Association they will put forth all efforts and help 11s reach the goal for which we are striving. We wish to congratulate the members of the class for having completed the I ligh School work and hope, that as each member of tbe class unfurls the sails of his or her ship and passes out into the sea of life, the journey will be a successful one and that some day all will reach port safely. Ralph F. Smith, 10. — 6! — SECTION OF MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT STAGE DECORATIONS FOR ORATORICAL CONTEST “ALPHABET” A is for Arthur, who is very quiet. B is for Boyer, who never caused a riot. C is for Clara and Clifford as well. D is for Dankel, who always raises cain. E is for Elsie, who is so very thin . F is for Fannie and sure it's the same boat she’s in. G is for Grace, who is extremely tall. H is for Hiram, who is exceedingly small. 1 is for Ignots, didn’t you know it? | is for Joe. our honorable class poet. K is for Kern, a member of the Country Club. L is for Lawrence, a great big dub. M is for Milham. who is very fond of shows. X is for Xause. which in English means nose. O is for Old Maids with cats for toys. P is for Pauline, who likes the boys. Q is for Quartet, they can sing and bray. R is for Ruth, who hails from Coplav. S is for Semmel, a good old scout. T is for team, the best without a doubt. I’ and V to us, are a great mystery. W is for Weaver, who wrote our Class History. X. V and 7. we are forced to omit. The reason is simple, thev surely won t fit. —C. L. S.. T6. -71- WANTED Less Noise in Chapel—Mr. Frankenfield. “Will —Lillian Beil. Machine Oil for Mr. Bock’s Trombone—Everybody. A private telephone line to Coplay—Caroline Stem. A Box of Stationery—Pauline Royer. An excuse card for tardiness—Elsie Suttkr. I lobart Farber—Ruth Semmel. Class Spirit— i« 17 ’ Class, t onsolation—Emma Boyer. Decent test tubes in lab.—Joe Herman. More “Canned Music records—Miss Scholl. An antifat remedy—Sam Farber. (iood Jitney service for 1st ward.—H. Dankle. A cure for enlargement of the heart.—1 .eo Costello. A bag of sand—Juniors. A stretcher (to get taller)—Grace Kocher. A “Bill”—Clara Hoagland. Someone “Handy”—Lillian Bernhardt. , chemical compound for shrinking ears—Hiram Kuntz. A load of good hay to feed Latin steeds—Leota Newhard. A “Blacksmith”—Edith Newhard. Some one to appreciate my wit—Lawrence Shoemaker. A grind stone to sharpen the point of an argument—Juniors Livelier Music—Boys Glee Club. More Arrows— Cupid Frev. A recipe for raising a Moustache.—II. W olf. Sympathy—Eileen Kramer. A remedy for bashfulness—A. Hahn. Amusement—Fannie Horn. A pretty girl—John Dreisbach. A Junior—Ruth Schaffer. A Man—Cecelia Durnin. A first class, double-jointed, unsoiled, perfectly harmless, student loving, self adjusting, easy riding, easily manageable, life bound, self translating, undetectable, pocket editional, professor deceiving, unthinkable, high and thoroughbred pony—Hobart Farber. Vocal Lessons—Esther Hess. Any body—Ellen Hess. —72— A body guard to cross Coplay bridge—Clifford Miller. Dancing lessons—Ruth Gangwer. A little bit of Love—Esther Weaver. A New Franklin—Foster Weitknecht. A cornet and music—Earl Hawk. A “Handsome Miller”—Gladys Militant. An awakening—Russell Kern. Nothing to dc till tomorrow No place to go but school. Only one good matured teacher Who ever lets us break a rule. Nothing to do all day Except our lessons drear. Only Mr. Frankenfield (?) To fill our hearts with fear. Nothing to hear but bells That summon us to class. No one to knock but teachers And they get square—alas! But. after they've read the above complaints, They’ll sympathize with us, we pray. Nothing to do but work That’s the 1916 motto, they say Music Teacher—You will please copy the following and memorize: Part Song: A choral composition which has not been sufficiently rehearsed. It is part song and part not. Time: This is the measure of the length of notes. The student and amateur has but little use for it and takes as his motto: “We take no note of time. Tune: An obsolete succession of notes intended to please. It is not used in our modern music. Slide Trombone: A peculiar instrument which the performer swallows and regurgitates at will. —H. T. Kuntz, ’16. O “NOTHING TO DO -73- DREAMS We came to school, one day in September Both small and shy, as well we remember. Our band then numbered two score and ten Which has dwindled to thirty-five women and men. In History and English, we shone so bright That the teachers regarded what we did quite right. Some typewriting records show our boys at their best And the clicking thereof ne’er gives anyone resi Basket-ball had some bright stars from our class And in base-ball our boys surely will pass. Our singing we do, well to pass by For such noise ne'er before filled this old High, But violin, piano and cornet Were some of the wonders of our bright set. In talking we surely surpass the others For that we learned from our own mothers, The teachers will be glad when we go For they have often told us so, So now we bid you a kind farewell And hope you will support next year's class, as well! —K. E. S. T6. N. H. S. ENCYCLOPEDIA. Vol. I. Accident—A good mark on an examination paper. “Accidents will happen.” Flasket Hall—An indoor game played to perfection by N. H. S. students. Case—See “hit”. Dandy—The meaning of D on the rej)ort card. Education—(as defined by Juniors) The aim of education is to avoid culture. Flunk—The process of changing from a four to a five year course. Grand Opera—That which happens in Science Lecture Room. 1.20 P. M. daily. ( Prof. Shaeffer scene shifter.) Harvest—The process of gathering trigonometry problems. Hit—When one person makes an impression on another. Horse.—See “Pony”. Ignorance—50% of a Freshman. Joke—Something that is done to many Juniors. Key—A ship used in crossing the mathematical sea. Kidd—Something Mr. Palm loves to do to the fairer sex of the Freshman and Sophomore classes. Kiss—A kind of candy sold at .10 per lb. or—(you know) Memory—The knowledge of past events. Not so?”—An expression frequently heard in room No. 22. Pair—Fruit; usually found at class socials and in the library. Pony—A beast of burden used by students in traveling thru thick books. (Juietly—One of Prof. Schaeffer’s many and frequent commands. Reprimand—What the Freshies get for chewing gum. Social—A place where conversation can be carried on between the sexes without being disturbed. Space—A term hard to define, but which all Juniors have in their heads. Ten per cent. off.—What a Senior earns for bringing Trig, papers in a day late. Time—Something which passes very quickly in the Senior year. WE—The Senior class. You doggone Yap—A polite form for “you ! ! o ! !! Zero—A cold mark bv a hot profession. Zip.—The result of a good time the night ! efore. Prof. Fraukenfield to Freshie, oho luid some difficulty in describing 0 Ford automobile in English doss—“Go on. ramble right along. —75— JUST LIKE SOME WE KNOW Some years ago there was a shiftless youth who was even too lazy to laugh. He was considered a burden to the whole community, so it was decided to bury him alive, to which he did not even object. Well, the funeral procession was on its way to the happy hunting ground, when it was halted by a kind hearted minister who had great sympathy for the youth on learning of his gruesome fate, lie said, Give the lad into my care and 1 am sure 1 can make something out of him. 1 have enough corn to feed him through his whole life. I pon hearing this, the youth who lay motionless in the coffin, shoved open the lid and slowly stuck his head out and inquired: “Is the corn shelled? “No. was the answer. “Then go ahead with the funeral. A Dialogue which took place between a Junior and a Senior on the night of the Senior-Junior Inter-C lass Social, about 11.45 CAST 1. Ex-Pres. of the Junior Class (a she). 2. Champion of the Senior Class in Typewriting (a he). 3. Another Junior, also (a he). Senior— Nice evening. We will have a nice day to-morrow if it don't rain. Junior—“Yes, 1 hope so. This part could not be plainly understood. Anyhow the Senior was trying to make a Dote to take the Junior home, because he had come with the pacer. Then the “Another Junior appears on the scene. The Ex-Pres. says to the “Another Junior”: “Didn’t 1 promise you that you could take me home since the Inter-Class Debate.' Another Junior. Sure. AM right to-night. Ex-Pres. “Oh, well Champion: wait until some other night.’ The two Juniors go down Main Street. 11.50 P. M. The Champion goes up Main Street (I p to Lily’s, where he kept the pacer.) He looked sore and sad. Hard Luck! Champion, make it good next time. Monday morning the effects could still be seen. Composer XYZ. -76- May 8. 1916. RA THER COM PLICA TUP First girl—The pencil you lent me? Why, I lent it to a friend. Second girl—That is very mean. The girl who lent it to my friend, tells me that the owner wants it. IV. Walker to W. Reinhold—Say Bill, why don't you stand up straight and grow tall like 1 ? Reinhold—Do you see that cornfield over there? Walker—Yes. Reinhold —Take notice all the empty heads stand up and all the full heads hang down. The Biology Teacher, while lecturing on the Blue Heron said:— “The bird has no tail to speak of. The following day a girl wrote a description of the bird and concluded by saying:—“The Blue Heron has a tail, but it must not be talked about. Prof. Schafer to G. S. T8, coining late on a slushy day—“George, couldn’t you get here sooner. George—“No, every step I took, 1 went back two.” Prof. Schafer—“Well, how did you ever get here? George—“Why, 1 turned around and walked backwards.” Latin Teacher—“Harry, give me the principal parts of the word— to love.” Harry to Kline—“What is it ? L. Kline—“Don't know.” Harry—“Dontno, dontnafe, dontnavi, dontnatus.” German Teacher—Haben Sie im Woerterluich nach geschiagen? F. K. T8—Did you knock it out of the dictionary? Science Teacher—Tell all you know of osmosis. H. A. F. T6—Was Os. Moses an inventor? —77— WHAT WE COME TO SCHOOL FOR” Esther Xause .......... Leo Costello........ Pauline Royer.......... Samuel Far her ........ Ellen Hess . .......... Howard Dankel.......... Grace Kocher........... Lawrence Shoemaker . . Lillian Bernhardt...... Hiram Kuntz ........... Caroline Stem.......... John Dreisbach ....... Ruth Semmel........... Harold Wolfe.......... Leota Xewhard......... Russel Kern............ Ruth Shaeffer.......... Clifford Miller........ Edith Xewhard......... Eileen Kramer.......... Foster Weitknecht...... Lillian Beil .......... Joe Herman............. Cecelia Durnin......... Hobart Farber......... Elsie Stettler ....... Arthur Hahn........... Fanny Horn............. Harold Frey............ Clara Hoagland ........ Esther Weaver.......... Earl Hawk ............. Emma Boyer............ Gladys Milham ........ Ruth Gangwer........... To sing. To play tennis. To get Highest Honors. To become a perfect lady. To chatter. To look tough. To eat candy. To act fresh. (He’s a success!) To sleep. To chew gum. To have a good time. To learn something. To torment everybody. To become civilized. To write letters. To become citified. To see the Juniors. To draw. To talk in the hall. To get exercise. Walk from Coplay. To be improved. To bluff. To knock. To behave. To see the girls. To play basket-ball. To grind. To smile sweetly upon the Juniors. To make love to the girls. To receive “Bills”. To learn typewriting. To loaf. To study. To giggle. To acquire flesh. J. K. 18, (translating French )—His hair descended up to his eyebrows. —78— ROMANCE VS. TRAGEDY Tlie night was calm and slushy as a couple sat in the parlor, indulging in a quiet game. She led Hearts and he followed with a Diamond, meanwhile papa butted in with a Club and soon the undertaker led with a Spade. Science Teacher—There is a man working in one of our explosive factories who it is claimed has enough Nitro-Glycerine in the skin of his hands to blow up a house. E. H. S. ’16—Let's hope he will not clap his hands when we are near. . L. . T8—1 bet you 1 can make my ears move. H. A. E. T6—I'm from Missouri. . L. H. (after foisting his face in a hundred different shapes)— 1 can't now, my jaws are stiff. Sanitation Teacher—Hiram, what would you advise the borough to do for better sanitation ? . T. K. T6—Have the trolley tracks fixed to prevent sea-sickness when people ride in the trolley cars. Freshman—What did you say. please? Sophomore—What did you sav? Junior—What's that? Senior—Huh ? Leo Costello, a good little fellow, Taking a Latin exam, He passed it, of course, with the aid of a horse . And said. “What a good boy, 1 am. E. O. B. T6 to G. I. K. ’t6—Grace, don't you say grace before meals ? G. I. K. T6— No, but my mother always does before she can get me to the table. —79— German—Das Wasser rauscht, das Wasser sclnvoll, Ein Fischer sasz daran. IV. S. ’17—The water rustles, the water rolls, A fisher sat thereon. Scicnec Teacher—“Catch and give me all peculiar insects you can find. H. A. F. T6 makes a dive for H. T. K.’s head. Science Teacher—“Small electric lamps are now' being worn on the caps of miners instead of torches on account of the deadly gases—the Stemton band also uses them. (Undoubtedly for the same reason.) English Teacher—Hiram, did you do any reading this summer? . T. K. ’16—Yes, the thermometer. Music Teacher—“Ready, letter Lb” (I et her be.) Reddy Hess T8—“Why 1 didn’t even touch her.” Science Teacher, working with sodium—“I'll work this experiment myself, because I would sooner see myself burnt than anyone of you. M. P. R. T6—“Same here.” —so— Basketball Coach to L. Costello— Did you ever play basketball before this?’ L. J. C. ’16—“Well. 1 shot fowls (fouls) in our neighbor’s chicken yard.” Sanitation Teacher—“Protozoa are very small one-celled animals, so small that a hundred could be found on the point of a needle. R. . G. ’16— Wouldn’t they hurt their feet? Latin Teacher to Ruth Schafer 16, feet do you have ? R. S.—Seven. ( Some centipede). while scanning—flow many Science Teacher—This is a piece of around the class. J. P. D. T6—Is it vour's? Fools Gold, here John, pass it T. Geary iS (at supper after Nazareth game)—Gee! my plate is damp. G. Scliissler '18—Close your clam, that’s the soup they serve. Science Teacher—Russel, what was one of the questions we had in the test on Friday? R. IV. K. ‘16—Make a drawing of a horsepower and explain. What! Do you mean to say that Mr. Jones rides on the trolley for nothing? Certainly, he comes to our literary societies on the trolley. When the class flower question arose, L. Costello said he didn t care what flower they chose, he only preferred a Stem. Science Teacher to H. A. T. T6—Do you paint? . A. F. (blushing)—Occasionally. —si— Musk Teacher— Ready, sing.” H. A. M. ’19 to M. Hess 18— Don't yon let her call you names Recklv.” German—Ritte, an der Kasse zu zahlen. L. J. C. ’16—Please pay the cheese. Math. Teacher—Why you should have seen that with one eye. J. H. ’16—That is the trouble, 1 used two. Assuming the magnetic theory that unlike poles attract, how about Miss Stem and Mr. Costello? A girl passed Joe Kh'crt and Floyd Geary, and Joe said—“Did you see that girl smile to nie?” Floyd— That's the first time I ever heard you laugh out loud. Principal— Put your legs down boys and sit up straight. From the rear of the auditorium, 1 can see more knees than heads. —82— LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLASS OF 1916. the Senior Cla s of Northampton High School, of the city W I of Northampton, County of Northampton, in the State ot V M Pennsylvania, sound in mind, though worn out in body because of the trials of the past four years, do meet today to perform a solemn duty. We make, publish, and declare this our last Will and Testament with all the sadness that the occasion demands. We will and bequeath: 1st: To the Juniors, the honored dignity of the Senior Class and trust that they will follow in our footsteps. 2nd: To the Sophomores, a brake (to slow down) as they are a great deal too fast. 3rd: To the Freshmen, the privelege of “rubbing off the green . 4th: To the Faculty, a relief and the power of mending the broken rules. 5th: To the Janitor, the dust we left behind us. 6th: To the Juniors, our mirror, and hope that they will be as well benefited by it as we were. th: To the High School, the broken parts of the basket-ball teams and look to them to uphold all past and future honors. 8th: To the School Board, all our beloved books, to Ik kept in trust for the coming classes. 9th: To the Freshmen, the power of initiating the ( lass of 1920. 10th: To the Sophomores, the chance of defeating the Junior class in inter-class Debate ( 1917). Lastly we appoint Live Long and Die Happy, executor of this Will. In witness thereof we set our hand and seal on this 21st day of June, in the year of our Oml, one thusand nine hundred and sixteen. ( Signed ) THE SENIORS. Witnesses: EAT DRINK BE MERRY —R E. S. T6. iFtttta Be Photographed □ We invite you to inspect our new styles for students . □ Moderate prices WINT STUDIO 629 HAMILTON ST. ALLENTOWN. PA. CAPITAL $50,000 SURPLUS $100,000 ORGANIZED 1900 THE CEMENT NATIONAL BANK OF SIEGFRIED LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS ENTERPRISE WITH THE BEST BANKING METHOD'1 ONE DOLLAR WILL START AN ACCOUNT FOR THE BOY OR GIRL OPEN SATURDAY EVENINGS FROM 7 TO 9 O'CLOCK NORTHAMPTON. PA. John H. Meyer Silk Mills Co. □ The Largest Si k Manufacturers in Northampton □ MILL 1. Newport Aye 18th St., Northampton, Pa. MILL 2. Seventh Main Sts., Northampton, Pa. MILL 3 Bloomsbury, New Jersey □ JOHN H. MEYER. President HENRY WARLAND. Treas S Sales Mgr. JOHN T. NEFF. Secretary HENRY PRUNARET. V. P. 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