Oakville High School - Tillicum Yearbook (Oakville, WA)

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On the Occasion of Presenting a Statute to the City CEditor's Note.-The following is a speech delivered in the class in public speaking and oratory. Same was recommended for publication by the iustructoinl Your Excellency and Gentlemen of the Council: Ever since his creation man has sought to remember his fellow man, after his departure from this world as well as while he re- mains among us. Those who have been of great service to the public receive recognition of their work. It is entirely fitting and proper that we should do this, for man has always sought to be remem- bered by his fellows, whether it be by a magnificent edifice erected to his memory, or merely by the record of his past performances, as they are handed down to posterity. It has been only since the departure of our fellowtownsman. Philip White, that we realized fully the extent of his undertakings and his work for the betterment of the community. We have missed him in civic life, in business life, and missed his great leadership in all reform movements, and we have desired to remember him by some visible sign, so that we may look on 'his form as seen by the sculptor, and in doing so take renewed courage, as we think of his example in the past and what he wouild do in the present day world. Philip White was born seventy-seven years, three months and len days ago in a magnificent house in the city of New York. His father was many times a millionaire, a very cultured man, a graduate of Yale. But our friend Philip White did not have so easy a time as might be supposed. Early in his career his parents lost their great fortune, amased after years of patient toil. The loss was too much for them, and in a few months they quietly passed away. Philip was left alone in the world, to shift for himself. llizl he shirk the task? No. He met the would bravely, and made a mark that will not soon be erased. At an early age he entered the service of the American navy, soon he was transferred to the naval college, graduated and in a few years was made commander. It was he who commanded the battleship Oregon on her record breaking l ll11 around the Cape. and it was he who was given a medal for bravery in the battle following. A few years later he became head of the American navy, re- taining the rank of admiral until his retirement a few years ago. When placed on the retired list by the navy department he did not think of his career of usefulness as ended. He came to Oakville soon afterward to make his home with a grand-daughter. He at once became a prominent figure in local politics, soon becoming mayor of the city, where he gave an administration which has never been equaled. He completely eliminated graft, established numerous reforms, and made good. Later he was elected to the United States

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pinned a tag which read Flor-ist. So in this pleasant nook of the woods was a scene well to be remembered. Helen and Gladys sat side by side writing earnestly 111 their manuscripts, Hazel assisted Genevieve in her weaving, Ber- tha artistically arranged ureaths with the asters she had gathered Robert was studying thoughtfully in his law bookg Phillip was busy writing his sermon for the next Sabbath, Ruth stood sketching the lofty snow capped mountains which towered over the silver rib- bon of water that ran at its base, Iloie, the mysterious little dark- eyed maiden, played lightly on her huge harp. One was missing. Who could it bel? There! In the distance could be heard the bleat of numberless lambs and sheep, then the sharp but orderly, barks of a dog. Then into view came Isabel, the shep- perdess, following her flock of sheep, now and then resting on her crook or giving a rewarding caress to her large but faithful collie. Wl1y' so sad, Isabel? asked Gladys. as the shepperdess came near. Witli a sigh, Isabel dropped to a grassy couch and said, t'Some queer but great power has hold of me today. It seems to have made me very impatient to open this small locket that I have always worn. I do not understand what those queer words on it mean. but I have always been warned never to open it for evil lurks within. t'Evil? What does that word mean? asked Helen. NVe have never had any cause to know of evil. Open it, Isabel, so that we may know. Do, please, coaxed the others in unison. With a faint but final I will, Isabel unclasped ber locket and opened' the lock. Iio, and behold! A eloud of smoke issued forth and with it appeared two wicked looking personages, namely Raymond and Alice. 'tAha. what innocent little lads, laughed the vile Raymond. t'And, oh, these pure little lassies are a screan1,'l giggled the impertinent and bold' Alice. The other girls and boys cowered in fright and then tied quickly towards refuge. But when they stopped, there stood Alice and Raymond, laughing loudly and wickedly. Yet in all their boldness, they fasinated their audience and soon had them in their confidence. They led them over hills and vales, and finally, footsore and tired, they reached that place called f'Oakville, the home of all demons. There they were placed under the control of four harsh task- masters, namely, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Spuler, Mr. Deane and Miss Hamilton, in the Oakville High Schoolg and the last that was seen of them they were being graduated from this well known sc-hool of evil. if blk ik SF 46 Yes, mother, I'm awake. I'm coming. Oh, was it all a dream? And some dream, believe me. -Isabel M. Myers, 'l7.

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senate. where he served honorably for one terni. refusing the second. Upon the outbreak of war with Germany. he fitted out a vessel at his own expense, and as eoinmander of the vessel. ac-ting under orders from the navy department he sank ninety-two German sub- marines. It was in this last work that he eaught the cold whim-h resulted in his death. Ile was urged to stay at honie. but he. as ever. laid aside all thoughts of self and thought only of his country. Thus passed one of the niost historic.: eharaeters in American politics, naval attairs and in the life of the nation. Your exeelleney and gentlemen of the eouneil, on behalf of the friends of Philip VVhite. who have desired to renieniber hini as they pass to and fro to their daily tasks, I now take great pleasure in presenting a statue of Philip VVhite. whieh I beg you to aeeept on behalf of the people. Ipy dippy, Ipy dippy, yi. yl. yl. Oakville. Oakville. Oakville High. Our first debate was with the team of the Oakville Debating Club, on the question : H Resolved. 'llhat the present state of prepared- ness in the United States is suffieient for defense. The debate took plaee January 25, 1917. and Isabel Myers, Helen Shull and Robert Bat-helor upheld the negative. winning a unanimous deeision.