Paris High School - Arena Yearbook (Paris, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1914 volume:

PARIS HIGH SCHOOL ARENA For 1913-14 Published Annually by the Senior Class. ZDctricatton To Professor T. J. Beecher Whoso administration of the principalship we resp. ct. Whoso aid as Chairman of the Board of Control we appreciate. Whose ability as teacher of history we admire. Whose just popularity we rejoice in.— T. J. BEECHER Principal. Teacher. Friend. We dedicate this book. Foreword It is with pleasure—for the work has been fun; with pride —for we have done our best, that we offer this book, the Paris Arena” for 1914. If it will keep alive memories of the High School to you who are leaving it. and revive older mem- ories to you who have already left it. we will feel our work has won its reward. FtAZZLE, DAZZLE, ZEVfR FRAZZLE, NOT A THREAD RUT WOOL. ALTOGETHER, ALTOGETHER, THAT'S THE WAY WE FULL. PARIS! Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief - Assistant Editor Business Manager - Advertising Manager Jokist.................... Junior Associate Editor Sophomore Associate Editor Freshman Associate Editor - Eugene Allen - Esther Headley Paxson Link - Rue Link - Faye Hunion - Esther Means Margaret Laughlin Ethel Coppenharger Board of Education James Eads R. G. Sutherland, Treas. 0. S. Jones, Pres J. E. Dyas Edward Levings Robert Kile F. T. O’Hair In memory of Mr. Henry S. Tanner, whose service on the Board of Education was revered alike by the board, the fac- ulty and the students. In memory of Dr. Lycan, whose kindly interest in every- thing pertaining to the Public School System of Paris, and sympathy with all things educational, stand as an enduring monument to his name. THE FACULTY T. W. B Everhart, B. A. Superintendent City Schools. Champaijrn Hb?h School. Champaijrn. III. University of Illinois. Champaign. III. University of Chicago (graduate work). Chicago, Til. T. J. Beecher, B. A. Principal Paris High School; United States History. Patricksburg High School. Patricksburg. Ind. Indiana State Normal. Terre Haute. Ind. Indiana University. Bloomington. Ind. CAROLINE LOUISE WENTZ Paris High School. University of Chicago. University of Illinois. English. O. RICE JONES Paris High School. Eastern Illinois State Normal School, Charleston, III. Mathematics. HELEN MILLER Paris High School. University of Illinois. Champaign. 111. German. ELLA REID SLEMMONS. ‘PA. B. Paris High School. Drake University, Des Moines. Iowa. University of Illinois. Champaign, III. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. Modern, Medieval and Ancient History. Economics. FRED L. GRIFFITH Peck High School, Peck, Mich. Ferris Institute, Big Rapids. Mich. Cleary College. Ypsilanti. Mich. Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Penmanship. Stenography. ETHEL ENGLISH HOWELL, ®. A. Bloomington High School. Bloomington, III. Illinois State Normal, Normal, III. Illinois Wesleyan. Bloomington, 111. University of Chicago. Chicago. 111. Latin. LOTTIE GRAHAM, Ph. B. Paris High School. Dennison University, Granville, Ohio. English. GEORGE RAY LAWRENCE, B. A. Columbia City High School, Columbia City. Ind. Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind. Physics, Chemistry. MILLYRED BOLAND, B. A. Paris High School. Western College, Oxford. Ohio. Marine Biological Laboratory, Woodshole, Mass. Biological Station, University of Michigan. Topinabec, Mich. Biology, Physiography. CLARA WOLFE York College. York, Nebraska. Gregg Shorthand School, Chicago. III. Orthography, Stenography. Typewriting. HARR Y G. 'PETITZ, B. S. in M. E. Business College, Elwood. Ind. Lafayette High School, Lafayette, Ind. Purdue University, Lafayette, Ind Manuel Training, Mechanical Drawing. EDNJ LOUISE STRADER, B. S. in D. E. Decatur High School, Decatur. 111. James Millikin University. Decatur, 111. Domestic Science, Household Arts. LUCILE M. HEIUQ Paris High School. Office Assistant. A P. HARRIS A. P. HARRIS. Custodian. MRS. HARRIET HAWLEY VAN DYKE Miss Maxwell's Private School. Girard. Kansas. High School, Ironton. Ohio. High School Librarian. The Class of T4 Officers President ------- - Parson Link Vice President.................................Edmund Coady Secretary.........................................Rue Link Treasurer...........................- Ida Craig Colors—Maroon and Black. PAXTON LINK, “Pax.” Latin. President of Senior Class. Business Manager of Annual '14. Cadet Co. '12, '13, '14. Serg. 14. Senior Pin Commit- tee. “What shall I do to be forever known, And make the age my own.” RUTH PETERS, “Rusty. ImI'in-German. Semi Chorus 14. President '14. Chorus ’14. Senior Pin Committee. Athenian Society '13. “Sweet and serious is thy face. Thy words and manner full of grace; Every action gently done. Yet thy heart is full of fun.” EDMOND COADY, “Pat. German. Euterpean ’13. “An honest man is the noblest work of God.” LULU WILSON. Latin-German.. Chorus '13, T4. Athenian ’IS. “Of linked sweetness long drawn cut.” EUGENE ALLEN. “Fatty. I Ait in. Editor-in-Chief of Annual ’14. Class Editor ’12, ’13. Glee Club ’13. Senior Pin Committee. Philomathean ’12. Eu- terpean ’13. • I awoke one morning and found myself famous.”—I was Editor-in-Chief of the 1914 Annual. GURNETH GUTHRIDGE. “Granger. ” Scientific. Semi Chorus ’12, ’13, '14. Librarian '14. Gurneth here. Gurneth there, Gurneth always everywhere; Gurneth giggles, Gurneth «rush, Gurneth always in a rush. roscoe McDaniel. “Rox. ” German. Athenian Society ’13. “And still they gazed and still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew.” MILDRED HONNOLD. “Mid. Latin-German. Euterpean Society ’13. “Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O’er books consumed the midnight oil?” LA WSON KINBLE. Runt. Commercial. Cadet Co. ’14. Euterpean Society ’13. “Well they say the best fruit grows closest to the ground.' MABEL RHOADES. Latin-German. Euterpean Society ’13. “So womanly, so benign, so meek.' PAUL DUCK. Duckie.” German Glee Club 13. ’14. Chorus ’13. 14. “My name is Duck. I’m always in the swim.' FAY HUSTON. Tubby. German. Semi Chorus '12. ’13, ’ll. Jokist '14. Philomathean So- ciety ’12. Euterpean ’13. Senior Invitation Committee. Debating Team ’13. A great mind must have some channel in which to over- flow.’ DAVID IIENRY, “Dace. German. Glee Club '14. Chorus '14. Track Team '18, ’14. “He is the very purcapple of politeness.” EULALIA WARD. German. Athenian '13. Earth without man were a solitude.” ARTHUR RHOADS, “Dustic. Scientific. Ba. ket Ball ’13, ’14. Dustie says. “I am rather partial to Red.” MARY MAXWELL. Latin-German. Philomathean '12. Athenian ’13. Now mild be thy life. Quiet and gentle thy condition.” STAN WILLIAMSON, Ichabod. ” Commercial. Euterpean ’13. “The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. EDITH ROBERTS. iMtin-German. Semi Chorus ’14. Chorus '14. Athenian Society ’13. Learning, virtue, gentleness, youth, liberality, and such like.” T AUL BEST, $ lie.” Scientific. Cadet Co. ’12, '13. ’14. Serg. 5. ’13. Serg. 1. 14. Glee Club ’12. ’13. Chorus ’12. ’13. Base Ball ’12. Euterpean ’13. Senior Invitation Committee. “Love is a well from which we all drink deeply, but fall in but once.” We believe Paul was drowned. HILDA BURCETT. Latin-German. Athenian Society ’13. The primest creature that’s paragon’d o’ the world. JOE BEALL Commercial. Cadet Co. ’14. Athenian ’13. A living protest against the Roosevelt theory of the stren- uous life.” IDA CRAIG. Latin-German.. Athenian Society '18. All the world loves a quiet girl. FOREST JENKINS. “Frosty. ” German. Athenian Society '13. My name is “Forest but I'm not a stick.” NELLE EWING. IKell. German Semi Chorus '13, '14. Chorus '13, '14. “Sweet, demure and full of grace.” HOWARD McCORD. German. Cadet Co. ’ll, '12, '13, '14. Corp.’13. Lieut. ’14. Glee Club ’13. Chorus ’13. Track Team T3. Euterpean 13. Senior Pin Committee. An original Pearl” hunter, but a poor one because he is satisfied with one. RACHEL RISSER. Latin-German. Athenian ’13. She shows us how divine a thing a woman may be.” GEORGE MERING. German. Cadet Co. ’ll, ’12. ’13, ’14. Serg. ’14. Euterpean '13. That old miracle-love-at-first-sight needs no explanation, the heart reads aright its destiny sometimes.” RUTH SONNELL English. Semi Chorus ’14. Chorus ’14. Athenian Society ’13. So. with decorum all things carried. Miss frowned, and blushed, and then was married.” RUE LINK, “Reuben. Commercial, Cadet Co. ’ll, ’12, ’13, ’14. Lieut. ’13. Captain ’14. Ad- vertising Manager of Annual ’14. Basket Ball ’12. ’13. dee Club ’12, ’13. Chorus ’12, ’13. Senior Invitation Com- mittee. Athenian Society ’13. “The connecting “Link between Paris and Hymera. FAY BRADING. German. Euterpean Society ’13. Her preciousness in absence is proved by the desire of her presence.’’ JEAN ARTHUR, -Jack. Commercial. Cadet Co. ’ll. '12. ’13, ’14. Serg. 13. ’14. Basket Ball ’12, ’13. Track Team ’13. The little lad from the country, so fair; In love with a Junior with golden hair.” MARIE FREY. German. Semi Chorus '12, ’13, '14. Euterpean Society 13 “There is a gift beyond the reach of art. that of being elo- quently silent.” BASIL BENNETT. German. Glee Club ’14. Chorus ’14. Track Team ’13. '14. Euter- pean Society ’13. Gee, but I like Physics.” QLADYS KING. Latin German. Euterpean ’13. Chorus T4. “Oh Gladys, how thou dost giggle and sniffle.” ARLE HUTSON Scientific. Athenian T3. “Agitates his anxious breast by solving problems mathe- matical.” GRACE ROBERTS German Euterpean ’13. For four long years she has Graced” our class. BENTON SHOAFF “ Wart Commercial. Cadet Co. ’14. Basket Ball ’13. “As active as a Kansas grasshopper.” EULA (BROOKS German. Semi Chorus ’12, ‘13,’ 14. Chorus ’12, ’13, 14. Debating Team '13. Philomathean ‘12. Euterpenn '13. This is the “Brooks that the Senior Class has stood by for four long years. HAROLD McKENNAN. “Cannonball” Scientific. Cadet Co. ’14. Corp. 4, ’14. Thou hast a mind that suits with thy fair and outward character.” ESTHER HEADLEY. “Si” German. Semi Chorus ’12, ’13, 14. Librarian '12. Assistant Edi- tor-in-Chief of Annual ’l l. Associate Editor of Annual ’14. Senior Invitation Committee. Philomathean ’12. Euter- pean ’13. “How happy I could be with either, were t’other dear charmer away; But while ye thus tease me together, to neither a word will I say.” ALBERT FOLEY. Bert. ” German Cadet Co. ’ll. ’12, ’13. ’14. Serg. ’14. Glee Club ’13. Chorus ’13. Class Historian '14. Philomathean Society ‘12. Eu- terpean Society ’13. A perfect knowledge box.’’ FLORENCE HAILEE. Latin Semi Chorus ’14. Chorus ’14. The glass of fashion, and the mould of form. The observed of all observers.” RA YMOND MAXWELL. Max. ” German. Cadet Co.’13.’14. Corp.'14. Base Ball’12. Euterpean'13. “He knew what’s what, and that’s as high As metaphysic wit can fly.” MILDRED HA MIL TON. Milly. ’ ’ German. Semi Chorus ’12. 13. ’14. Chorus ’12, ’13. ’l l. Personal Editor of Annual '14. Athenian Society ’13. God match me with a good dancer.” FLOYD MILLER. German. Euterpean '13. “Love and a cough cannot be concealed.” MARTHA CLAY BAUGH. German. Athenian Society ’13. That sweet breath which was imbounded in this beauteous Clay.’ ” GLENN OUSLEY, “Ousley. ” Scientific. Cadet Co. ’14. Euterpean Society ’13 “Oh. what joy to be a ‘Fisher’ man.” LILLIAN HOLUS. German. Euterpean Society ’13. “Gentle of speech and beneficent of mind.' ROY JOHNSON, '‘Judge. ” Commercial. Cadet Co. '12. Athenian ’13. A mother's pride, a father's joy.” 'PEARL BLACKBURN. Latin-German. Euterpean Society '13. Senior Pin Committee. Fashioned so slenderly. Young and so fair.” GUY HOLL1NGER. Commercial. Euterpean Society '13. ‘‘His very hair is of the dissembling color.” ESTHER CLUBB. Latin. Semi Chorus '12. '13, '14. Chorus '12, '13. '14. I’hiloma- thean '12. Athenian '13. Songs of that high art. which, as winds do in the pine. Find an answer in each heart. That is why I'm singing. BROWN PEARMAN. “Jake. German. Track Team 13, '14. Cadet Co. '12. 13, '14. Serg. '14. Chorus '13 He that complies against his will Is of his own opinion still. MINNIE THOMPSON. Latin-German. Athenian Society '13. “Here’s a spirit deep and crystal clear.” HARR Y ENSON. Vat. Commercial. Basket Ball '13. '14. Captain '14. Track ’13. ’14. Euter- pean Society ’13. Here is the captain, let him tell the tale. LILLIAN HINDS. German. Semi Chorus ’13. ’14. Chorus ’13. ’14. Philomathean So- ciety ’12. Euterpean Society ’13. “She is a winsome, wee thing.” Eos Brown La t in-German, Semi Chorus '14. Chorus 14. Philomathean 12. Athen- ian 13. “A rosebud set with little wilful thorns.” Springtime Oh! how beautiful is the Springtime With all its birds and flowers. Its bright and happy sunshine. Its dark and shadowy bowers; The brooks have started seaward On swift and happy flight. Singing as they flow along VV'ith songs so sweet and light. The people all are happy. Many barefoot boys are found With Ashing pole and tackle. Going to the pond; The boys and girls are out-of-doors. To play in fields once more. To play the games of Springtime With green grass as the floor. The whole world has a bright aspect. New light is now begun, And all is bright and happy Neath a warmly beaming sun; The fields are being tilled again, The flowers are in bloom, The grass is getting green once more For all is bright in June. Oh! how beautiful is the Springtime With all its birds and flowers; Everyone enjoys each moment Of its passing hours. To me. the pretty Springtime flowers. The singing of the birds, Is far too sweet and lovely To be expressed in words. Floyd L. Taflinger 16. The Rape of the Colors An Ode To A Track Meet Episode. Bert Foley is a ladies' man. A ladies’ man is he. His stalling is of quality. The best in Gay Paree. A chance for fame came past one day And Bert, he jumped for it; Quoth Fame, as she laughed heartlessly, Another sucker bit. The time was at the Class Track Meet; The place—our own Fair Grounds; The girl—a Senior beautiful. No prettier could be found. The girl was wearing red and black. As a sophmore passed that way, Who quickly snatched those colors fair And with them ran away. He only ran a 3tep or two. Then turned, as if to tease The girl, and make her say, “Give back those colors, please. Such opportunities are rare. Of this Bert was aware; So plunged he in right merrily To regain the colors fair. A rush; a tussle; then a cry Rent the autumn air. “Fight! Fight! It passed from lip to lip, And drew the crowd to where Two forms lay struggling on the ground. No one dared interpose. Soon one form seemed to straighten out, The other weakly rose. His laugh of triumph smote the air As he watched his fallen foe; A freak of nature he surely was. For we heard a Red Hen crow! Manual Training Manual training was introduced into the public schools last September. The seventh and eighth grade boys from the grade schools and the high school boys have manual training in rooms provided in the High School building. Manual Training is an elective subject in the high school and compulsory in the grades. There are two sections in the high school, each section having one eighty minute period a day. The first three days of the week are devoted to shop work and the last two to mechanical drawing. Each seventh and eighth grade in the city has one hour per week of shop work only. The grade boys have taken a great interest in the work, and have turned out some practical pieces, such as bird houses, knife boxes, match boxes, scouring boxes. The work in woodworking in the high school differs from that of the grades, in that the work is differently organized. In the high school, a boy makes a table, davenport or any other article by himself, making and finishing all parts alone. In the grades the class as a whole is making the sarajparticle. The work in mechanical drawing is open to high school stu- dents only. In this subject, drawings are made to scale by the use of the drawing instruments, working from sketches, models or designs given by the instructor. The drawing course consists of geometrical drawings, furniture design, machine parts, machine assemblies and details. The working drawings for a vertical engine were designed in this depart- ment. each boy drawing a separate part of the engine. The last two months of the year were devoted to architectural work and house designing. Complete drawings were made of a small cottage, showing the basement plan, first floor, sec- ond floor and elevations. The boys have shown unusual tal- ent. having made some drawings which would be a credit to second or third year work. Such interest and talent mani- fest a brilliant future for Manual Training. The Household Science Department The household Science Department of the Paris High School was opened about three years ago. Two of the large rooms in the basement of the School were equipped for the use of this department. The north room, which is the larger, is equipped as a kitch- en for eighteen pupils. There are long tables with granitoid tops and each girl has one large drawer and two smaller ones for the utensils which she needs. Besides there is a one- burner gas stove for each girl. There is a splendid individual equipment in addition to a number of extra things the girls may use as occasion demands. There is a large gas range with an oven, an ice box, a sink, and a dainty set of china, linen and silverware. In the south room there are tables and machines used by the Domestic Art classes. A fitting room is made by the use of screens placed about a cheval mirror. This room is also used as a dining room where the practice meals are served to the Faculty and a few invited guests. The work in Household Science in the Paris Public Schools has been arranged so that it is compulsory in the seventh and eighth grades and elective in the High School. The courses are alternated so that the seventh grades have work in Do- mestic Science and the eighth grades in Domestic Art. In the High School the work is so arranged that the Fresh- man may elect work in Domestic Science and the Sophomore a course in Domestic Art. These courses are both open to Junior and Senior girls. Domestic Science not only includes a course in cooking but also work in planning meals as to their cost and preparation and their dietic value. A short course in invalid cookery is included. In addition to this, some text book work in house planning, decoration and manage- ment is done. The Sophomore may elect a course in Domestic Art. This includes work in the study of choice of materials, their manu- facture and cost, color harmony, textiles, hand sewing, ma- chine work, and the cutting and fitting of garments. This course embraces work in house decoration and management. The aim of this department is not to make a girl a perfect cook nor dressmaker, but to assist her in meeting and solving some of the problems which she will meet in everyday life. Commercial Department The Commercial Department of the High School is a broad and well organized course, and offers splendid opportunities for a commercial education. Instruction is given in nine dif- ferent subjects: Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Penmanship. Orthography, Commercial Law, Arithmetic. Ge- ography. and Correspondence. The Gregg system of short- hand is used, which is the officially recognized method. There are. in the equipment of this department, five typewriting machines of the standard makes which are used by the class in their work. This course extends through all four years ot high school. Beginning with the freshman year, the pupil takes two studies under this department, and two in other departments, with special attention paid to English. In this way the pupil not only gets the business training, but at the same time he obtains a good general education. The aim of this department is to give the student a practi- cal business training that will fit him for the modern day vo- cations The enrollment of this section is seventy-five, which shows that the course is thought beneficial by the students. This year there are six graduates from this division. The instructors are arranging for several talks which are to Ire given to the commercial law class by attorneys of Paris. They also are planning to place these six graduates in offices in town for short periods every so often for the experience. This will take the place of ordinary classroom work. This department grows in numbers and efficiency every year. This is due to the many opportunities that it holds out to the pupils and to the up-to-date and business-like methods of the instructors. If it increases in the same degree in the future as it has in the past, it bids fair to be the most popular in high school. By the Woodman fell that tree Spare not a single bough. It bears a former sweetheart’s name— I love another now. Fay6 S. in Junior Eng.— Portia of The Merchant of Ven- ice’ was a lady of perfectly oval face covered with beautiful hair.” Miss Wenz in Eng.— Is there a rule for paragraphing, Delbert?” Delbert—“Yes 'um; the rule for paragraphing is iambic pentameter.” A. Norman—“No woman ever made a fool of me.” Mickle B.— Who did?” Little drops of acid. Little chunks of zinc. Put into a test tube Make an awful stink. A good example of wasted work— Trying to beat sense into Dustie's head. Wayside We never suspected Gurneth Guthridge of pessimism until we heard her say there were lots worse boys than Rue Link. Florence A. Hailey—“Gee! that drug store clerk has nerve! Ruth B.— Now what's up?” Florence—“I asked for some hair tonic and he tried to sell me 'Rough on Rats.’ ” Mr. Beecher in Assembly Room, looking at Dustie's tie— I et’s have less noise back there, Arthur.” Mr. Lawrence in Physics class— Jean, when do you work?” Jean A.—“When I have to.” P. H. S. Novelties. 1. Soph Mascot—Ernest McDaniel. 2. Country Gentleman—Rus-el Henn. 3. Dustie Rhoads. 4. The Ugly Duckling—Paul Duck. 5. Woodrow Wilson—Floyd Miller. 6. B. B. Star—Pat Hickle Benson. Miss Wenz in Eng. 1—“What is your vocabulary, Ray- mond ?” Raymond J. arousing from a class nap— I don’t know, I never had any.” Class Prophecy In the morning’s mail I received this self explanatory note and a bundle of papers. Jan. 4, 1921 Dear Jim: In my reading yesterday I came across two papers which contain many items of interest to you. so I am sending the two marked copies under separate cover. As ever. Your friend, Jack. 1 tore open the bundle and picked out the first paper. It was the Chicago Tribune” and the first item in blue pencil was directly under this name. It was: Eugene Allen. Edi- tor-in-Chief. This was not an overwhelming surprise, but as I ran my eye over the news section, the numerous blue pencilings as- sured me that the above mentioned emotion would soon be awakened within me. These items were marked: POLICE RAID GAMBLING JOINT. Notorious Sharper. Guy Hollinger. Arrested. SENATOR BEST BETTER. The two specialists attending Senator Best report that al- though the danger is not yet past, the chances are in favor of iheir patient recovering from his malady which has been diag- nosed as a malignant form of the toe-ache. Miss Eula Brooks establishes a much needed home for Friendless and Indigent Goats. RECENT PROMOTIONS. Mr. Roy Johnson has been made general manager of the Mellen’s Food Company. Mr. Paxson Link has been promoted to the management of the furniture department of Sears. Roebuck Co. Mr. Howard McCord has been made manager of the cloth- ing depaitment of Marshall Field Co. Since no more articles were marked. I opened the paper to my favorite sheet, the sporting page, nearly the whole top of which was devited to a life size picture of Purdue’s aggressive football coach, David Henry. On one side of this picture was an article, the subject of which was: How I trained the U. S. athletes for the Olym- pian Games, by Basil Bennett. On the opposite side was a similar aiticle which was head- ed: “Why I. as manager of the Detroit Americans, raised Donie Bush’s salary to $25,000 per. by Stan Williamson. Dropping the pink sheet, and turning the pages haphazard- ly. I happened to open the paper at the special section, which was today set apart for the maneuvers of the Red and Blue divisions of the army. The left half was devoted to the Reds and contained a portrait of their commander. Rue Link and also a picture of the chief of their aerial scouts. Joe Beall. On the right hand side was the picture of the generalissimo of the “Blues, Napolean” Kimble and the commander-in- chief of their air spies, Arle Huston. Again turning the pages at random, I chanced upon that page which was dedicated to the stage, the greatest part of which was devoted to the discussion of the latest and most daring of plays: Beyond the Limit.” At the top and center of this page were the pictures of the leading man and lead- ing woman—Floyd Miller and Rachel Risser. Below was a panorama picture of the entire cast among whom I recog- nized Grace Roberts, Faye Brading, Nina Sizemore, Ida Craig, Lulu Wilson, Hila Burgett, Marie Frey, Mable Rhoads, Eos Brown, Martha Claybaugh, Nellie Ewing, Minnie Thomp- son and Mary Maxwell. And this was the play the police of three cities had tried to suppress! On the same page in the upper corner was a large adver- tisement in which the Victor Talking Machine Company urg- ed its customers to purchase their latest record: Bach's Midsummer Night Dream,” so wonderfully interpreted by Esther Headley. Another ad which my friend had marked was that of the Hippodrome, calling attention to its program, the feature of which was Pat Benson's Trained Tigers, brought direct from Europe, where they had played before crowned heads. The lower part of this page was reserved for Grand Opera gossip, the principal subject of which was the latest produc- tion of Tigaro. which was to be the European vehicle for the American trio. Duck, Clubb and Hailey, next season. The next page that was brought to my attention was the advertising sheet. Imagine my surprise, when, in the visage of the manly model for “Taireze shirts, I recognized an old classmate, Glen Ousley. Many more ads were marked, such as: Buy Lillian Hind’s Aunty Phat to remove superfluous flesh. Send for circulars. RECENT BOOKS PUBLISHED. Gladys King's latest, Entwined in Love’s Meshes.” Very mushy. Price, paper back, 25c. Maxwell’s Encyclopedia of Human Knowledge. Morocco bound, per set $59.98. Very comprehensive. B. Thomas ShaofT’s “How to be Beautiful. Very instruc- tive. Price 50c net. Faye Huston’s latest novel, “Miss Sherlock. Graft Detec- tive.” A narrative of personal experiences. Price, paper back, 10c net. “Proper Use of Exclamation ‘0!.. ” by Edith Roberts. Price 60c net. Search as I would, I could find no more marked articles in the “Tribune” so I discarded it in favor of the other paper, which proved to be the “Paris Daily News,” and double-lined blue parentheses drew my attention to the principal article. It was headed: “Bring suit against U. S. Government.” and went on to say that Miss Pearl Blackburn has accused cer- tain Post Office officials with interfering with mail directed to her from Marshall Field Co. I wonder how much “Cordie” spends for postage, anyway! Several more articles were marked: A. George Rhoads has purchased another (his 32nd) mo- tion picture house. Brown Pearman, Edgar County’s most successful scientific farmer, presented the editor with a fine bunch of turnips to- day. Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell of Brockton today visited at the home of their daughter. Mrs. Mering, of Vermillion. Poor George! Mrs. Paul Best is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Hamil- ton of this city. Mrs. Powell Shoaff, silent partner of the ShoafT Chicken Farm, was in the city yesterday. Silent! Gee, Gurneth. that’s what I call slander! Mrs. Raymond Jones spent the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ward of Vermillion. Take warning, ye freshies! Miss Lillian Hollis returned to Paris after giving a series of Shakespearian lectures in Mattoon. Miss Mildred Honnold gave a lecture on “How the Woman Should Use Her Vote,” at May’s Station last night. No other news items were marked, but my attention was called to several local advertisements. The blue penciled ones were: JOY THEATER TONIGHT Reel I. John Bunny II (E. P. Coad.v) in the most laughable of Edi- son Comedies, “The Noisy Dollar.” The Call of v . m It is one of those clear moonlight mornings in early June, when the beauty of nature seems to be at its height, when everything is happy to think that once more life has conquer- ed death, and once again old Mother Earth has broken the spell of winter and come forth in all the glory and beauty that she possessed at the time the Creator pronounced his work “good.” A soft southern wind is whispering among the tree tops; a crimson line in the eastern horizon is proclaim- ing the arrival of the sun. One by one the stars are fading and the moon has ceased to cast long, weird shadows across the path. Occasionally can lie heard the distant barking of a dog, the lowing of cattle, or the crow of the cock as the dumb breasts of the innocent creatures speak forth the thankful- Reel 2. Ruth Peters and Jack Arthur in a two reel Kalem feature film of intense interest. Trade at McKennan’s second hand store. Everything cheap. E. Court street. Bring your junk to Jenkin’s junk shop. Forrest Jenkins, owner; R. McDaniels, asst, proprietor. Patronize your home industries. Cash paid for butter and eggs. Good bargains in sugar, flour and beans today. Bert Foley’s Corner Grocery, Vermillion. III. Having learned the fate of my former class mates. I care- fully folded the papers and stowed them away for future ref- erence. —Stan Williamson '14 the Robin ness that they cannot help but feel. But all sounds are faint and far away, while silence and peace reign supreme about us. It seems impossible that a human heart could be hopeless and discouraged amid such surroundings; but what is this? Stretched upon the ground under the protecting branches of a nearby tree can be seen a strong, manly form; he cannot ba more than thirty years of age; his clothes, which at one time seem to have l een quite respectable, are now tattered and torn. His long, black locks are carelessly brushed back and reveal a brow of more than ordinary intelligence, while his face is swollen and the great, red ridged under his eye tell more plainly than words of a life of dissipation and reckless- ness. The sun is risen and is just beginning to shoot its first long rays through the thick foliage of the trees, converting the dew-drops into sparkling diamonds. The hot blood is surging through the brain of the hopeless creature before us; life which was once so sweet is now most bitter. He is now living over those happy days when success was written on every line of his page of life, when friends were numerous, when his presence graced the gay company of many a ball room, when all was bright, cheerful and fair; when the sun shone from a cloudless sky. But all is changed now; success has vanished, friends have proven false, his presence is no longer desired in the ball room; all is now dark, cheerless and gloomy; the clouds are black, heavy and thick. Suddenly there floats out upon the still morning air the low but clear and distinct song of a robin as he announces morn- r ing from a near-by tree top. The man rises to a sitting pos- ture, clasps his hands to his temples and looks about with a bewildered gaze. Was it all a dream? Was he still a boy and this awful life only a dream? But he looks at his ragged clothes and glances at the small flask bearing the warning skull and cross-bones that has fallen from his pocket and they recall only too vividly the fearful reality of it all and remind him that he had come here for the purpose of self destruc- tion. But the robin’s call did not go all unheeded. He is no longer in the grinding city with its stone walls and rushing steel; no longer in gilded ballrooms amid false hearts and flat- tering tongues; his thoughts have now turned to the home of his childhood where love was strong and hearts were true. He is now walking through the old lane with its winding fence on either side; a robin is singing near by; the flowers are in full bloom and cast their fragrant odor about him. He wanders on into the woods with its huge trees, singing birds and chattering squirrels; he sits down upon a mossy bank and casts small sticks into the bubbling brook and watches as they go bobbing and turning down the stream for a little way only to be caught in a miniature whirlpool and sink forever. He next sees the large, flat, weather-beaten old house, its great porch hanging with vines, its large windows, and the low. quaint chimney from which the smoke is coming and escending towards the skies in peaceful curls. Visions of the old home bring visions of his parents and he sees the white haired old father and mother bent with toil and care as they pass about the old farm laboring in unselfish, self-sacrificing love for their children. He hears his mother calling his name, he sees the pained look in her eye. he sees the glistening tear caused by some harsh word or ungrateful deed on his part, he feels the kiss that she pressed to his cheek when he left the old home to seek his fortune in the city. Although hardened by sin and misfortune this is more than the man can endure; seiz- ing the bottle with its deadly contents he springs to his feet and dashes it to pieces against a nearby stone. There is a look of determination in his face, the jaws are set, the eyes gleam, the fists are clinched and we know that he has resolved to return to the old home and begin life anew; he is determin- ed that he can and will be a man in spite of the past. The call of the robin had not been in vain. F. M. ’14. Senior Class History The approaching graduation of the class of ’l l calls to mind the entrance of that wonderful class as freshman into the Paris High School. With the largest enrollment ever known in our high school, one hundred and sixteen pupils, they ar- rived in the fall of 1910,—green ’tis true, but willing to learn. Now fifty-six of them have fought the battle almost through and are ready to embark upon the sea of life. Many have dropped by the wayside at various stages of the game on ac- count of sickness, change of location, and various other rea- sons but to them the feeling of brotherhood and membership in the class is extended. Even with this loss we anticipate go- ing out of the high school with the largest number of stu- dents ever graduated in Paris. The matter of numbers, however, is not our only acquire- ment. We have shown our prowess in athletics, along orator- ical lines, and, last but not least, we were well endowed by na- ture with that best of all assets, common sense. As most stu- dents do. we have annoyed our teachers a great deal, tried the patience of our elders (when we were undergrades) and now that we are dignified Seniors ’tis candidly said that there never was a better bunch. As Freshies and Sophs we developed excellent basketball teams, won all baseball games scheduled, gained some renown in the oratorical contests and in the Philomathean Literary Society, and also contributed several members to the musk- departments. We began the Junior year in a very auspicious manner by surprising the entire High School by running away with the interclass track meet. We held the pace in basketball by fur- nishing several stars in this line. The Juniors were also hon- ored by a large membership in the semi-chorus and Glee Club; they held several offices in the Cadet Company, and astonished all the teachers by their wonderful (?) grades. We upheld our excellent reputation by handing the class of ’13 one of the best banquets ever tendered a band of fellow-sufferers. The year was closed with the class picnic, which if last was not the least enjoyable feature of the year. Now we have become Seniors with fifty-six members in the class. We again overwhelmed the other classes at the annual track meet in the early part of the year. Our H. S. basketball team this year has three '14 men who have contributed largely to its steady string of victories and expects to give the other teams in this section a hard battle for the championship of Eastern Illinois. We have already entertained the faculty and ourselves at a mast enjoyable informal class party, given a Vaud-Joy-Grand party, and are now planning another nov- elty. a Senior bob sled ride. Probably most important of all in our year’s events is the success of this publication. The annual staff has been at work with unceasing energy and with a loyal support by the school, the annual will be as successful as all other ’14 ventures have been. Having now completed the course required in our high school the fifty-six members of our class are about ready to enter the work of the world and establish names for them- selves. We are not the only class, we do not claim to be the best class on eaith. but we are a class of which the high school should be proud, and although all of us can not be presidents, renowned warriors, celebrated statesmen, or great poets, the different members will undoubtedly make themselves known along different lines in this great sea of life through their in- itiative. their strength, and their learning. Albert C. Foley, ’14 Class Historian. By the Wayside Prof. Lawrence—“A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer.” Dustie— No wonder so many of us flunk in our exams.” Dedicated To Herby Winn. “He was seated in the parlor. And he said unto the light: “Either you or I, old fellow Will be turned down tonight.” • ••••• Miss Slemmons in Pol. Econ.—“Did anybody find a better definition for Socialism?” George Mering— The magazine I read said it was a dis- ease.” Hip—“Micky swallowed two dimes and a quarter last week.' Hop—“How is he now?” Hip—“O, no change.” Dignity is a very good thing; but don’t assume too much of it or you may be taken for the butler. Helpful Hints. 1. Sussannah H.—No. Susie, the state law does not re- quire a poetic license to hunt poets, as they may be shot at sight. 2. The P. H. S. entry for the Better Babies Contest at the County Fair for 1913 was William Hinds. His picture will be sent on receipt of a two cent stamp. 3. Marie F. Concerning your request for a recipe for noiseless celery buy two bits worth of nitric acid from your druggist and soak the celery in it for ten hours. 4. Foster S. There are several manufacturers in St. Louis, who manufacture several kinds of shoes about No. 12. 5. Smyrna G. No. the Remington Arms Manufacturing Co. does not produce a giggle muffler for a mouth above ten inches in diameter. P. Best— Milly, where do you get your powder?” Milly—“At Rowes,; why?” P. Best— I was just wondering; it is the best I ever tasted. P. H. S A is for Annual. Where jokes are so rare; B is for Beecher With invisible hair; Also for Boland. Who insects doth tear. C is for Custer Who music doth teach. I) is for Dill, Who on silence doth preach. E is for Everhart. Who liketh not “Prats.” F is for Krcshies. With their terrible hats. G is for Griffith, Our merry married man; And also for Graham Meliorate that if you can. H is for Howell, Our Latin Ling u ist; I is for Ignorance, They say it is bliss. (The Freshies look happy.) J is for Jones, His hair’s gone to seed. K is for Kwiet, An assembly room need. L is for Lawrence, Who teaches the dumb. M is for Miller, Whence deportment marks come. Primer N is for Nothing. We know on a test. O is for goose-eggs. They sure are a pest. P is for Pertz, Our dealer in lumber. Q is for questions That catch us in slumber. R is for RulT-necks, (Those Charleston guys.) S is for Strader. In cooking she’s wise. And aso for Slemmons, How much history she knows! T is for Teacher’s Meeting. ’i he cause of our woes. J is for YOU Who are tired of this stuff. V is for Verse, This is not; it’s a bluff. W is for Wolfe, Who dictates our letters; And also for Wenz— Was Shakespeare any better? X is for X-cellent This Faculty we’ve got. Y is for Y-sness, They’ve got a whole lot. Z is for E-Z, Which High School is not. —Stan Williamson '14. I don't looklike A-N Y OF THE F fcaLTT, 9UTMA 5EZ H ££ A GENIUS any V a V- Junior Class Officers President........................ Orleigh Bright Vice President.........................Lloyd Hargis Secretary..............................Exia Gaunter Treasurer..............................Exia Gaunter Colors—Pink and Grey. The Junior Class Roll Ralph Bowles Elbert Bogart Ray Brengle Orleigh Bright Lloyd Beatty Wesley Benson Elwyn Bell Frank Cummins Burnett Colwell Alphonsus Diet Walter Davis Philip Foley Arthur Forster Lloyd Hargis Ogle Highsmith Charles Helfrich William Hinds Oran Jenkins Dudley McMillan Walter Miller William Merrill Homer Rice Foster Stanfield Kenneth Shumaker Will Sizemore Carl Safford Lester Tingley Dayton Watkins Edward Wheeler Dudley Wilson Willie Wright Merle Whitesell Clifford Wade Ama Acord Ruth Black Jessie Brown Leona Beall Elsa Collier Smyrna Guthridge Hazel Gumm Helen Graham Exie Gaumer Lena Johnson Katherine Lodge Marie McCullom Esther Means Bernardine Means Marie McLaughlin Josephine Morton Hazel Markey Helen Mitchell Helen Propst Esther Perisho Faye Stanfield Gertrude Sanders Verna Sanders Erma Wilkins Thelma Wright Dorothy Ware Junior Class History The period over which this history extends is from Septem- ber 1913 to February 1914. It has always been the custom of civilized man to record the most important events of his life in what we call history. In accordance with this ancient cus- tom we shall proceed to enumerate the events which have oc- curred in our class during this brief space of time. It will hardly be necessary to state the standing of our class in track athletics for every one knows that in the fall track meet to our great chagrin, we were last. Nevertheless the class furnished two men for the basketball team whose playing is well worthy of praise. So that in reference to ath- letics we might conclude that in the diversions of the Greeks, we have held our own. In general, the standing in deport- ment has not been low. (?). Other things, however, have taken place which deserve men- tioning. Our fellow students are well aware of the chewing gum and candy (confection representing affection) episodes which have attracted quite a bit of attention. The chewing gum story has been a matter of some consideration on account of its peculiarly surprising character. On the other hand, we all believe man has a certain inclination toward yielding to the impulses of his affections. We also believe that it was not exactly the result of a certain impelling force, arising from reflection; it seems to be an act hardly congruent with the qual- lities which are adapted to inspire or command reverence. However, we shall assume that it was quite natural under such circumstances. But while all these things were taking place and were con- tributing to the diversions of our school days our minds were partly occupied with more serious things. The orations of Cic- ero in which we sought to interpret his flowing flights of ora- tory required rather more than a merry smile or laugh. But for the most part, the studies were easy and delightful. (?). Someone spoke of “Cases” in our class and the one thing which has puzzled us most is whether these cases are medical or aie certain instances involving a strong feeling of affec- tion. But I would presume that the latter meaning of this sin- gular word “Cases would be more generally accepted among those who are thus smitten. Of course we ourselves are but slightly acquainted with such peculiar circumstances. Each pupil, we would presume, is looking forward eagerly, yet patiently, to the time when his or her high school days arc ended. William Merrill, ’15 Aunt Dinah’s “Fo’ de Ian’ sakes, chilluns! am you all nebber hearn tell ob witches? Why, chile, when I was a leetle gal, dey was lots and lots ob witches; and you all wants me to tell you aboutl em’ Well, I don' know, mebbe de Missus wouldn't like it but if you all be Rood, I'll tell you 'uns 'bout one witch that I know- ed pussonly. Well, you know, a long time befo' Abe Lincoln and Jeff Davis had dat awful fight and freed us niggahs—befo’ dat fight I was a leetle gal on Mastah St. Clair's plantation and he had one of de purtiest young ladies ever was. Her name was Miss Virginny, and Mastah gabe me to her to wait on her and I shor loved to do it, cause she was always good to all us culled folks; and just so happy and full ob fun it made folks feel so happy to be with her. But about this time young Robert Montgomery begins cornin’ ober to Mastah St. Clair's plantation most ebery day for one ting or nudder. His father's plantation jined Mastah St. Clair’s, so we uns was mast neighbors, but Mastah Bob, as we called him, had been away to some furrin school so we all hadn’t seen much ob him till he comes home, jest a short time back. Well, as I was sa.vin,’ he kep’ cornin’ offener and offener, till Mammy Sue, she spicioned Tie was cornin' to see Miss Virginny. Well, Witch Story honey. I was only a leetle gal, but I sho did thinks a heap ob Miss Virginny. and 1 don’ wants no young fellah a cornin’ to take her away, so I asks Missus St. Clair if Mastah Bob was re'lly cornin' to see Miss Virginny, but Missus she jest laughed and said, “Run along chile, 'twill be a long time fore young Missus leaves us.” So I felt a heap better an' I went to de kit- chen where Mammy Sue was gitten’ dinner. Say chilluns, I can smell dat dinner yet. but when I got to de kitchen doah, dere was an ole herb woman dere and she was a talkin’ mighty cross like, and she said if Mammy Sue didn't gib her all de meat and buttah and stuff she wants, she would lay a spell on de house. Pore ole Mammy! How she did laugh and jest took the ole woman and put her outside the doah, and says, Now jest lay your spell on if you wants to,” and de ole woman went off down the road a mumblin’ to herself and shakin’ her stick at de house. • “An do you know, dat very ebenin’ Miss Virginny corned a runnin' down de stairs, white and skairt like and calls Un- cle Tobe to go up to her room and get a big black cat from un- der de bed. Well, Uncle Tobe went, but he said he couldn't fin' no black cat dere but young Missus said she knows bettah, so we all goes up and hunts high and low. but no black cat can be foun’. I)en Missus says mebbe she jest dreamed it, but dat ebenin’ Mastah Bob come ober and whiles Miss Virginity was at de piano playin'. Mastah Bob come out an called Uncle Tobe' to come and take de black cat out ob de parlor; he said 'twas de biggest black cat he eber seed. While he was a talkin’, young Missus gib de awfulles screech you eber heerd and when we all runned in she was a cryin' and said dat black cat jumped right thru' de winder at her. Dat was jest de way it was all de time; ebery place young Missus went dat black was shor to come, and couldn’t none of us all find it or ketch it, and ole Mastah and Missus was a worryin’, and young Missus a gettin’ so peaked and sick like, and none of us had tho’t ob dat ole herb woman, till leetle black Jule says one day. “Mebbe dat black cat is a witch,” and den ob course we all tho’t ob de herb woman. Den one day. Massa Bob went to find her; her hut up on de mountains was all shut up an’ when he comes hack, he says to Mastah St. Clair, “Why won’t you let Miss Virginny an’ me get married and I can take her away so mebbe dat cat won’t foller us?” De ole Mastah was willin’, but young Missus said no. She said she wasn’t goin’ into any fambly wid a spell like dat ober her; and so all de pleadin’ and beggin’ wouldn’t do no good. Den young Massa says as how he am goin’ to kill dat cat or die a try in’;—so he takes a sil- lier dollah an’ makes some bullets for you know you can’t kill a cat wid lead bullets, an’ loads his shot gun and waits an' waits, but no sign ob de cat, an' Miss Virginny begins to feel easy like again, an’ thought de spell had been raised. But one ebenin’ after it had been rainin' all day, young Missus thought she would go out on de gallery for some fresh air. She hadn't been dere no time till we heerd her screamin’ an’ heerd two or three shots. We thought somebuddv had killed her shor, an’ we niggahs was skairt so bad we couldn't run, but ole Mastah and Missus run to her. When dev got dere. she was in a dead faint in Massa Bob's arms, but he didn’t act skairt a bit, and says, Well, dat black cat’s done for dis time shor; I done shot bout three times.” “What did seem queer to we 'uns, de ole herb woman was took mighty bad sick dat night and had to hab a doctah an’ he done said somebuddv shot her two or three times in de shoulder. De ole woman got well but left da country and neb- ber come back; and Mastah Bob and Miss Virginny done got married an’ I been libin' wid em' eber since. “Now honey, if dat ain’t a witch story, I don’t know what is, but I specte your mammy’ll jes say if you dare tell her, “Dat Aunt Dinah’s jes dreamin' agin.” —Helen Elizabeth Propst, ’15 Sophomore Class Officers President.........................Floyd Taflinger Vice President - -- -- -- - Bessie Bishop Secretary.............................- John Ogle Treasurer.................... - Orville Bandy Colors—Red and White. The Sophomore Class Roll Wayne Buckler John Bristow Frank Bell Orval J. Bandy George Buckler Thomas Gallagher Clarence Hunter Roy Hinds Olan Highsmith Russel Henn Paul Harris Paul Hippie Orval Hollinger Fred Hallo ran Charles Keys Sylvian Keenan Walter Landsaw Earnest McDaniel John Moss John Martin Arthur Norman John Ogle Guy Poulter Cliff Pearman Joseph Hodge Susannah Huston Violet Huston Margaret Laughlin Elizabeth Lodge Emma Metcalf Helen Mitchell Elsie Millirns Christine Moyer Florence McCord Janet Mercer Flavia McCallister Ethel Oelschlager Etta Perisho Velma Roberts Zoe Reeves Jean Stull Josephine Turner Josephine Twigg Mafguerite Twigg Dimple Wade Ruth 'Wright Dorothy Williams Anna Zimmerly Nellie Perry Carl Stewart Floyd Taflinger Lydia Allen Daisy Anderson Exia Asher Nilah Anderson Lily Buckler Mable Benefield Bessie Bishop Elva Beatty Olive Brooks Marie Bumgardner Ruth Curtis Clara Claybaugh Lois Curl Florence Cole Helen Coady Josephine Driskell Irene Daggett Ruth Everett Irene Fisher Opal Forucm Joyce Gallagher Agnes Griffin Sophomore Class History This history begins in 1912, when we. now the so-called Sophomores, first entered Paris High School as “Freshies. Yes, we were exactly what that name implies, perhaps a little “fresh,” backward and green at first, but all those unfavor- able traits soon vanished. They say a man must have exper- ience and know his surroundings before he can progress very far, and so with us. We were strangers in high school, some of us perhaps had never seen nor been inside of the school and. as “ignorance is bliss.” we had to have experience and become acquainted with the school. During our first year little progress was made toward dis- tinction but nevertheless, we determined to continue our work of toiling and grinding so that some day in the near future we might be regarded among those who had attained fame. In 1913, we again entered P. H. S. but were no longer call- ed strangers or Freshies, but Sophomores and welcome friends. We have advanced one round of the ladder and gladly welcome others who are anxious to succeed. As we had one year of experience we were better prepared to do our work as students in Paris High School. Some of us indulged in the chorus, glee clubs, semi-chorus and basket ball; in the latter we have a star member who has helped win distinction both for himself and for the school. Although this is our second year of school we will not stop at what victories we have made, but will strive to achieve higher and better honors so that when our days at dear old P. H. S. are over we may leave behind U3 victories and the never-to-be-forgotten memory of the sixteens. —Dorothy William , ’16 Class Historian The Sophomore Sitting at the base of a huge oak tree one afternoon, placid ly reading, I was interrupted by one of my girl friends. Hello!” said Helen who came up, such a nice shady place as you have in which to read. What are you reading? I was passing and thought I’d just stop in. Oh yes! here is a letter I found addressed to you and I sea it has not been opened,” she continued, producing a letter from a book she carried. “How queer that a letter addressed to me should be out in the yard. Where did you find it, Helen? I inquired. I found it near the porch steps; but I must go. See you tomorrow. Hope you have good news, and so-Iong,” called Helen. I opened the envelope curiously, and saw a small piece of coarse white paper. Unfolding it, I read: Your presence is required at the Gypsies Cavern at the turn of the highway road. Come at three-thirty.” As there was no signature to the letter I was more puzzled than ever and I hardly knew what to do. Twas now ten min- utes after three o’clock and I thought by the time I should ar- rive at the cavern it would be three-thirty. I was a little frightened, but overcome by curiosity, I arrived promptly on time at my destination. There I was met by a horrid old gyp .v, ho was very dirty and ugly. She led the way to the entrance of the cavern and then addressed me. saying in a mu tiled voice, You, my young lady, have been chosen to wit- ness the future of your class. I alone can reveal it to you. All the things of the future are clear to me. Now this same abil- ity to see into the future can be given by me to others for a limited time and at the request of your class president I am going to permit you to see the future.” Class Prophecy I followed my guide and entered the cave, where we turned to our right. Now,” said the old hag, opening a door, Sit down on that bench a few minutes.” This I did reluctantly for I was tired. I timidly asked the gypsy, “Please, may I have a drink, for my journey had made me tired and thirsty.” “Yes, my little lady,” said the woman, disappearing with a tin cup. In a few minutes she returned and handed the cup of water to me, bidding me drink. I drained the cup of its contents, then returned it. and rested my head against the wall back of me. But what a queer feeling began to come over me; objects in front of me seemed dim, my eyes were al- most closed, visions Hashed back and forth before me, then darkness, and finally—all was lost to my memory. I surely must have been in a stupor, for I was unconscious of all sur- roundings. One thing which seems queer to me it that all through my trance I could distinctly hear my gypsy guide talking and mumbling, and I too talked, sometimes to myself, other times to the old hag. Again all was blank before me and then, a dim outline ap- peared, getting clearer all the time until I had a perfect vision of the interior of an opera house. A young lady was advancing across the stage to the piano. She sat down at the piano, played a very touching ballad and then turned to the audience. Behold, whom did I see but Miss Olive Brooks, the concert player. The next vision I saw was a young man, clad in a minister's garb, addressing a large congregation in a church. ‘ Tis he who works for the Master,” I heard the old woman say. I looked, and lo! ’twas Arthur Norman who was preaching to this vast audience. I then seemed to see a group of small children romping and playing in a yard. These little ones were accompanied and watched by a pretty young girl whom I recognized to be Miss Ruth Curtis. Following the above scene, I distinctly heard some one sing- ing in such a clear, sweet voice that I was held spell-bound. I discerned a stage and a vast audience and a young lady on the stage. I saw the grand opera singer to be no other than Ja- net Mercer. I next imagined I heard a conversation, yet I could hardly call it such, for there was much confusion and loud talking. Then 1 saw on a high platform a group of four people. It is Josephine Twigg, Russell Henn, Orvil Hollinger and Paul Hippie,” I heard some one say. Mr. Henn was demonstrating something which attracted a large crowd. The speaker said: ‘This dye is guaranteed to be perfectly satisfactory and harm- less; it is perfectly clean and will not wash out. We have the coloring in three colors and hereby----.” But I did not hear the remainder of the speech as the vision passed quickly, but I had noticed the people on the platform had dark hair and knew they had experimented with the dye. I again saw, in my next vision, a stage setting and quite a large crowd was seated in the auditorium. The curtain wa� raised and a dark haired maiden in a fancy costume appeared on the stage and began to execute a fancy dance, much to the pleasure of the audience. Helen Mitchell the fancy dancer,” my companion said. The dancer retired from the stage but another young lady came on, who gave a very interesting reading. This I saw was no other than Florence Cole who was now a noted reader. Pictures flashed through my mind now in rapid succession and I perceived Messrs. Taflinger and Gallagher drawing car- toons for papers and magazines for a large publishing firm. In another office I saw Mr. 0. J. Bandy, the lawyer, making notes of a divorce case which was to be held in court that af- ternoon, my sybil told me. The next fancy I had was quite shocking and 0 dear! such a confusion as I heard. Much to my amazement I saw a very large group of women all of whom wore badges, “Votes for Women.” Among the crowd I distinguished Marie Bumgard- ner, Ethel Oelschlager, Dimple Wade, Ruth Everett, Etta Perisho, Ruth Wright, Marguerite Twigg and Helen Coady, the energetic suffragettes. Twas a large department store in New York I saw next and a fashionable lady was just quitting the entrance. I was told she was Susannah Huston of old, but now Countess De Felix. My next scene was that of a circus ground and girls gal- loped around the track on swift steeds. Opal Forcum, still the daring, reckless and venturous girl of yore was among the riders and standing upright on the horses’s back, she waved as she swept by. I had only a glimpse into the cozy homes of Emma Metcalf. Elva Beatty and Emma Daggett, but I discovered they were living very happily with their wealthy husbands. I also had a peep into Mr. W. A. Dieman’s home and found little Chris- tine Moyer, the private nurse. In the next fancy I had. I saw Lois Curl teaching German in a high school; Clara Claybaugh and Anna Zimmerly were teachers in a grade school. Following this, I distinguished a street setting. A large wagon filled with melons and fruits was passing by and whom did I see the driver of the convey- ance to be but Olan Highsmith, a wholesale dealer in melons and fruits. By the Wayside Mr. Beecher, walking up and down the Assembly room on the Senior side one morning, stopped to talk to a bunch of girls, dancing over and seeing M. Hamilton and Paul B. talking he said: Didn’t they get through last night?” He—“There is something preying on my mind.” She—“Never mind, dear, it will soon starve.” A Freshie had a little hat. It was all red and white; And everywhere that hat would go, It sure would start a fight. XXX (Indicating Pause) He took it to the school one day, That was against the law; The Seniors took it off of him And ran him home to “Maw.” Hist. V. Mr. Beecher—“Eos, give us an account of the early government of Virginia.” Eos, who was dreaming, came back to earth so suddenly she forgot class manners. Therefore Mr. Beecher was amazed by this answer—“I don’t quite get you. Mr. Beecher.” Miss Boland in Zoology— You can all catch bugs if you try; I know you all go riding sometimes.” Helen M.— But you can’t see bugs after night.” ••• Where are those equal angles? thundered Jones in Geom. II. I looked for them in my desk but couldn’t find them, said Frank Cummins. Teacher— When was the Revival of Learning?” Wise Senior—“About the middle of January, I think.” If, as the old fogies would have us believe, silence is golden in the assembly room, we know some Seniors that ought to be pawning their Ingersolls. • • � Mr. Griffith to Josephine D. in Physical Geog.— When you go in Salt Lake bathing you do not need a b(u)oy to hold you up.” AUSfTfefitE ALL M UTTS IN TH S CLASS Freshman Class Officers President ........................- Ford Morton Vice President ------- Clarence Giimm Secretary........................Antoinette Palmer Treasurer ..........................Herbert Winn Colors—Maroon and Grey. The Freshman Class Roll Fred Anderson Charles Ashley Berlyn Boyles Max Blackburn Vernon Bolen Thomas Black Luther Bailey Clayton Brown Owen Carey Claude Cummins William Cramer Dewey Chapman Joseph Daggett Lawrence Frazier Beecher Foley Leo Frey Guilford Goff Forrest Gaumer Clarence Gumm William Halloran William Henderson Harry Houston Albert Helfrich Raymond Jones Dick Link Lawrence Moffett Joe Mitchell Raymond Wilson John McMullen Ford Morton Glen McCalmont Wilbur Meadows Virgil Moats Howard Mullins James Propst Allen Piper Max Redmon Harry Roth Harry Ra.vfield Charlie Roberta Russell Sims Delbert Stark Vernon Stewart Byron Shopp John Steidl Roy Safford Forrest Schaefer William Thompson Robert Vice Herbert Winn Victor Wallace Forest O’Hair Calvin Boyle Cecil Zimmerly Lanier Winans Chester Wilson Cecil Anderson Mabel Boyer Ruth Bailey Ethel Coppenbarger Cecil Dehaven Garnet Duncan Viola Dillon Charity Entrican Nilah Easter Bertha Forcum Hannah Ferguson Esther Gleekler Nellie Holt Hazel Marie Hickle June Johnson Evelyn Kleinfclder Mabel Keep Sarah Maxwell Elizabeth Morrisey Gertrude Nichols Grace Ogle Clara Olden Antoinette Palmer Mary Powers Sallie Stewart Gladys Stewart Garnet Tucker Ruby Vietor Flossie Wilson Jennie Wheeler La Ret a Wolfe Veda Wright Maude Dunn Fern Rowley Millie Gross Freshman Class History On the first day of September there appeared before the Paris High School a crowd of boys and girls to the number of ninety. Our demands for admittance were immediately com- plied with and we became Freshmen, so called because it was our first year in high school. Mast of this mass of boys and girls were a little awkward at first but we were prompt in learning the ways of a freshman and were soon to be envied by our brothers and sisters the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. Almost immediately we distinguished ourselves in the In- ter-class Track Meet, in which the Freshman boys were beaten White WHITE ROSES. Joseph Martin, a young man of nearly twenty-five, had passed the greater part of hi3 life in studying the piano. He had even gone abroad to Paris to study in order that his musi- cal education might be complete. When he had completed his studies in France, he returned to his native town in Bar Har- bour, Michigan, and seriously considered the project of going to some large city to earn his living by his chosen profession, music. After much consideration on the subject he finally chose Chicago for the city, and he lost no time in prepara- tion for his journey. One morning, having packed his clothes and valuables, armed with a letter of introduction to a friend of his mother, he found himself ready to depart. His mother accompanied him to the station and as he was ready to step upon the plat- only by their larger brothers, the Seniors. All of this goes to show that the Freshman class has a very bright future, when they hope to be champions of great track meets. We have an excellent outlook for basket ball, as most of the second basket ball team is composed of freshman boys. The basket ball team of nineteen hundred and seventeen will most prob- ably hold the Eastern Illinois Championship. It is our earnest hope that not only in basket ball, but that in all departments of High School work, we shall be able to excel. William Cramer '17. Roses form of the car she pinned a white rose to the lapel of his coat. Bidding goodbye to his mother, the young musician step- lied into the car. After the train pulled out of the station, he carefully took the rose from the lapel of his coat and placed it between the leaves of a book, and for many days afterwards he treasured that rose as his dearest possession. Arriving in Chicago he immediately sought out the friend of his mother and presented his letter of introduction. The friend welcomed him warmly and inquired eagerly as to the young man’s profession. On being informed that Martin was a musician he was delighted, and asked him to play at a re- ception to be given by a prominent club to which he belonged. Martin consented to do this and stayed at his friend’s house until the evening of the reception. On that evening, Martin played as he had never played be- fore; the piano seemed fairly to sing and Martin’s fame was made. The house resounded with thunderous applause when he had finished, and he was forced to play over and over again to satisfy the audience. From that night on his fame increas- ed. He could command any price for his playing and more than this, he soon became a social favorite. Daily, at his din- ner table, he received invitations to supper with the best so- ciety of Chicago, while engagements for his playing were never lacking. His head was turned by all these attentions and honors, and Martin grew to have an excellent opinion of himself; and sad to tell, he even began to forget his old mother in his native town. At last he ceased to think of her altogether and the white rose lay in the volume where it had been placed, crush- ed. withered and forgotten. It was at a reception where he met and loved a beautiful young society leader. Frances Rogert. She was young, charm- ing. wealthy and all that one could wish. Their love was mu- tual. After a time they were engaged and everything seemed to point to a happy marriage. One evening while going to visit his promised bride a ter- rible accident happened to Martin. His light electric car be- ing driven at a high rate of speed, on turning a corner, skid- ded on the wet. slippery pavement, and collided with a heavy motor truck. The crash that followed was sickening; the chauffeur of Martin's car was thrown ten feet from his seat, stone dead. Martin himself, protected as he was on the in- side of the car. was severely injured. A crowd quickly col- lected. and the dead and injured were carried into the near- by Mercy Hospital. Here it was that the doctors pronounced Martin fatally injured and gave the stricken man but twelve hours to live. A message was sent to Frances Rogert which found her confined to her bed. Not being able to come to his bedside, she sent him a large, beautiful bouquet of white roses. When Martin caught sight of the rases, he was overcome with remorse, and laying his face on his pillow sobbed aloud. In the few minutes he lived over again the scenes of his de- parture from his native town, and recalled that his mother had pinned a white rose to the lapel of his coat at that time. He also reflected on his ingratitude in neglecting his mother in the hour of his triumph. Rousing himself from reveries he bade an attendant place the bouquet on a shelf directly above his bed and dispatched a telegram to his mother, begging for her presence at once. The hours passed swiftly on. Martin had lapsed into uncon- sciousness several times but always to regain his senses after a short time. It was after one of these lapses that he began to grow delirious. Again he lived over the scenes of his child- hood. In fancy he trod again the steps of the old village church. In fancy he again played the old church organ. His Angers worked convulsively as in his delirium he played again the Requim of the Mass. He soon began to sing brokenly, that grand old hymn. Adeste Fidelis. “His mind wanders.” murmured an attending physician. Even in his delirium, the stricken man possessed intelli- gence enough to recognize the figure that rushed softly but swiftly over the threshold of his room and knelt at his bed- side. “Mother! Mother! he sobbed joyfully, as he lifted him- self up in bed. He fell back again to die in his mother’s arms. And the white roses falling from their position on the shelf spread themselves over mother and son. John Joseph Stt idI ’17. There, Little Girl, Don’t Cry There, little Kiri, don’t cry! The Sophomores laughed, I know; But don’t feel so blue. The Sophomores, too. Were Freshmen not long ago. And Freshmen troubles soon pass by; There, little girl, don’t cry! There, little girl, don’t cry! Your work is hard I know; But (he puzzling ways Of your Freshmen days. Will soon seem of the long ago. And you’ll watch future Freshmen try; There, little girl, don’t cry! There, little girl, don’t cry! You’ve flunked in the exams, I know; And now it seems Is the end of your dreams; But things will be better, tho’ your credits are low. And you’ll be a Senior by and by; There, little girl, don’t cry! —R. . '17 Bust theyocK and split the Cabbage, ' A 4 I Mae Custer Music. Depauw University, Greencastle, Ind. University of Illinois, Champaign. III. Gottschalk, Lyric School, Chicago, III. The Girls The Girls’ Glee Club was organized early in the fall of 1913 under the capable direction of Miss Mae Custer. While this is Miss Custer’s first year as supervisor of the music in Paris High School she has not failed to maintain the same high stan- dard of music which has hitherto been kept up by similar or- ganizations. The Glee Club is composed of twenty-four members select- ed from the three upper classes. On various occasions during the year they have shown their musical ability and have re- ceived much deserved praise. In the winter, a concert was given by the Boys' and Girls’ Glee Clubs and Full Chorus, in the assembly room of the High School building. Much credit must be given to Miss Custer, to whose efforts much of the success of the concert was due. They have furnished music Glee Club for the Teachers Reading Circle on several occasions and as has formerly ! ecn the custom, they sang for their last time as the Girls’ Glee Club of Paris High School, on commence- ment night. The officers this year were Miss Ruth Peters, president; Miss Exia Gaumer, secretary; and Miss Gurneth Guthridge, librarian. Miss Jessie Brown was unanimously chosen as pi- anist. Her ability as an accompanist added much to the suc- cess of the Glee Club. No treasurer was chosen, as the fi- nancial condition of the organization was not such as to bur- den any one with this office. While a good many of the members graduate this year and their joyful voices will be heard no more, here’s success to the Glee Club next year. —It. J. P. '14 Calendar Sept. «, 1913 School begins. Usual Senior stall about the Freshies: “Ain’t they getting littler even, year?” Oct. 6 Manual training class out to help build the tabernacle. Oct. 7 James W. Riley. Whose your poet, honored by Senior Class. Mr. Rilev is overcome. Oct. 10 Senior class pins and rings ordered. Oct. 11 Senior Pin and Ring Committee find out the horrors of the C. O. D. system. Oct. 16 Twenty well known text books of the High School went on a jag last night and lost the door key, spending the night on Mr. Beecher’s desk, also a hitherto respectable desk bell astray. By request, the names of the parties will be sup- pressed. Oct. 37 Senior rings and pins arrive. Oct. 30 Quarterly Exams. Paul Best reports the death of a fine pony from overwork. Nov. 4 Cadets take a hike to Marshall, indulging in the annual mock-imitation of a sham battle on the road there. Nov. 5 Senior Football team elects officers. Nov. 7 High School attends Tabernacle in a body. Nov. 10 School dismissed on account of lack of water. Meeting of council to discuss water conditions and remedies. The proposition to dam Sugar Creek again was rejected, since it has been dammed, on the average, about four hundred times per one hundred population. Nov. 17 School again. Reports given out. “Yes, I think Miss Mil- ler makes a very pretty F. don’t you?” Nov. 19 Loud Day. Several Stood’s eyes were permanently injured. Nov. 24 Miss Slemmons gives the Juniors an oral test after school. Question Number 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10. Did you have any of that CANDY? (b). Did you see it? (c). Did you have hold of the box? Quite a number flunked, notably Carl Saf- ford. Nov. 25 As a token of her esteem. Miss Slemmons gives Carl Saf- ford a front seat, with the freshies. New library regula- tions, tntidotes for loafing, administered by Mr. Beecher. Nov. 37 Thanksgiving Day. No casualties. Nov. 28 Senior Football Team dies peacefully today, overcome by external and internal resistance. Dec. 4 Concert by Semi-Chorus and Glee Club. Dec. 5 Mr. Harris busy nailing down the roof again this morning. Dec. ' Sad accident in the Gym last night, a wild Tiger escaped from its cage and cleaned up on five Shelby Villians. Dec. 18 Accident Insurance Companies all over the country have re- ceived instructions under no circumstances to insure C. E. Jay's camera, but the cadets have their pictures taken any- way. J«n. 5. 9 4 Not mentioning any names, at all. but a certain brunette Senior girl has a diamond solitaire and it is said a local banker has a mortgage on a Vermillion farm. Jjir 18 We haven’t heard of any clothing store fire, but— Jen. 19 Each of the Tigers got a new sweater coat. Jan. 20 Victrola and plenty of torture for it was presented to High School by Class of 1913. Jen. ai More feed for the Victrola purchased. Jen. 31 Special car to Terre Haute for the Wiley game. Feb. 3 New system for speaking to teachers. Many rumors of graft are afloat. Tis said Rue Link has made a neat pile of pocket money selling past cards to the “stoods” who want to make a date with the teachers. Feb. 4 Cartoons for Annual selected and sent off. Feb. 6 Tigers beat Sullivan. Feb. ia Second Concert of Best Concert Company. Feb. 13 Tigers clean out Rockville. Feb. 16 School agrees to buy Mr. Harris an alarm clock as a token of our regard for him. Assembly Room a few degrees above zero. (Notice to future Biographers of the life of Eugene Allen: “Put great stress on the above fact as one of the hardships this young man went through to obtain his edu- cation”). Seniors decide to have a bob sled party. Feb. 17 Owing to a discourtesy on the part of Doctor Hoff, who neglected to have his bob sled adapted to bare pavements, the Senior bob sled party was called off and a vaudeville party, followed by a banquet” at the Grand was decided upon. A good time, and no cold feet. Feb. 18 Senior English. History and Physics tests today. Feb. 30 Tigers beat Brazil. Feb. 34 Announcement of the closing date of the Arena short story contest. Feb. 37 Summary of last night’s dream: Chased by a Bengal tiger, run over by a hippopotamus; rescued from the villian’s clutches by a mad elephant; burned on a funeral pyre; thrown to the lions; and forced to climb the neck of a gir- affe to escape from the claws of a leopard—oh yes, I went to see The Adventures of Kathlvn.” Feb. 37 Sixth place in the Eastern Illinois tournament for the Tigers. ■Stan Williamson '14 Athletics There is no phase of High School in which both girls and boys get more real and wholesome enjoyment than in Ath- letics. While the school doesn’t turn out winning teams every season, still the teams they do send to the front in the var- ious forms of Athletic contests, are always looked upon as serious contenders. The Athletic prestige of Paris High is not confined to the limits of our own school, the boundaries of our own county, or the confines of our own state. Such men as Brooks, Hon- nold, Arbuckle and St. John have not only enthroned them- selves in the hearts of adoring fans, but their performances have been discussed in Athletic circles in some of our adjoin- ing States. When Honnold cleared the bar in 1912, at the great Stagg meet in Chicago, he met the best from Maine to California, and from the Lakes to the Gulf. Inter-Class Track Meet At the Annual Inter-class Meet last October, the Seniors won. Following is the score made by classes and individuals: Seniors .................... 1 Freshmen 34 1-12 Sophomores 24 1-3 Juniors ................... 3� -_. INDIVIDUALS. B. Pearman 16. Bennet 16' � Benson 14 Vi Norman 14 Bolan 14 Jones 13 Track At the fifth annual Interscholastic Track and Field Meet at Charleston, the Tigers, for the first time, failed to make a point. Hard luck in many ways was responsible for this. Then, too, our team was mostly made up of young timber, un- seasoned and shy. Ridgefarm. a prosperous little burg in southern Vermillion County, was the dark horse and the big noise of the meet. With a two-man team she won the meet and the President’s Prize of $25 in gold. Henderson, their star athlete and crack Half Miler, hung up a record of 2:05. which will probably hang for many moons. Eighteen points won the meet, the fewest in its history. - Basket Ball In Basket Ball, the Tigers got off on the right foot and played the first half of their schedule in brilliant style, but from some inexplainable reason, slumped, and last some of their easiest games to inferior teams. However, the official schedule shows that they played a .666 percentage, which is not so bad. The Charleston B. B. Tournament was a great big bunch of surprises, one right after the other. From a comparison of scores. Charleston had the edge on every team in the Meet. She had defeated Shelby ville twice, the Tigers once. Hills- boro twice and Neoga twice. Paris had defeated Charleston once, Shelby twice, but had never played the Hillsboreans. The Robinson five was really the dark horse of the Meet. When they took the Tigers down the lonesome trail. 42 to 13. in the Tigers’ opener, it was at once seen that they would have to be reckoned with before the tourney ended. In spite of the plucky fight the Charleston five put up against the Robinson drillers, they finally bowed. 35 to 37, in the next to the best game of the Tournament. The Robinson five played a won- derful game in passing and shooting, which brought them face to face with the mighty Hillsboreans in the final. In this great battle for the Kingship of the rosin floor, the specta- tors were about equally divided. The excitement was intense: the gym was packed; the yelling terriflic. One side would yell “Robinson! Robinson! Robinson!”, and immediately the other side would hurl it back. “Hills-bo-ro! Hills-bo-ro! Hills-bo-ro!” One can only judge of the tensity and closeness of the game when he understands that at eight different times during the game the score was a tie. While this was true, still it was evident to a clase student of the game that the boys from Montgomery County were superior to the Crawford boys. They excelled in being able to make points whenever they needed. They played together. Once their hands were on the ball, there was no taking it from them. They made no wild passes and absolutely refused to fumble. When the gong sounded and the smoke of battle cleared away, the score board read—Robinson 35, Hillsboro 39. Hillsboro won because she put up by far the best game of ball of any team on the floor. We are glad they won for this reason: Thrice champion of Eastern Illinois, she went to the State meet at Decatur, where by the same system of play, same aggressiveness, same fighting-until-sav-not-die spirit, she vanquished all opponents, winning from the strong Free- port team in the final 43 to 19. Rah! Rah! HILLSBORO! The pennant floats in Eastern Illinois. SCORES. Independents 2; Tigers 30. Shelbyville 19; Tigers 21. Clinton 22; Tigers 19. Wiley 11; Tigers 30, Shelbyville 22; Tigers 24. Charleston 23; Tigers 10. Rose Poly Freshmen 9; Tigers 33. Wiley 20; Tigers 10. Sullivan 18; Tigers 27. Rockville 13; Tigers 18. Brazil 20; Tigers 10. Brazil 10; Tigers 29. Robinson 42; Tigers 13. Olney 22; Tigers 38. Chrisman 28; Tigers 29. Neoga 29; Tigers 22. Normal 12; Tigers 34. Rockville 30; Tigers 11. Charleston 18; Tigers 20. P. H. S. Cadet Company One of the most important student organizations in our High School is the military company composed and drilled en- tirely by High School students. The citizens of Paris as well as the high school pupils themselves are all justly proud of the Cadet Company. Since its first introduction into our school in 1896, the company has always been well organized and has commanded respect everywhere. Among other things they are remembered for Reviewing the Liberty Bell in 1905. winning the Grand Prize at a military tournament at Deca- tur in 1907, attending Homecomings, Memorial Exercises. Barbecues and many other affairs contributing to the honor of the company. They are considered a part of the town and without them we should feel lost. This year the uniforms of the boys were changed from the grey to the more becoming uniforms of olive drab khaki, with leggings and hats. This gives the company an appearance when armed with Springfield rifles of a regular army. The com- pany has also been increased in membership from about fifty last year to eighty of this. This was due largely to the effi- cient organization of the company by Captain Link and his officers, and the growing popularity of the organization among the patrons as well as among the student body. The company of the year 13-’14 has the honor of having greater member- ship than any military organization of any preceding year since it was established eighteen years ago. Aside from the fact that the company has a striking mili- tary appearance, it is beneficial to its members as a source of physical training which they will never regret during their lifetime. The half-hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays spent in this training, although the cadets are put through some strenuous military movements, will always be welcomed by the company as a recreation from the class rooms and study periods. The hike to Marshall and the skirmishing and bat- tle at Oliver, was a success in even.' way. Although they re- mained in the City” until early in the morning and came home tired, the members of the company were well satisfied with their trip. Now that the year is drawing to a close, a review of the com- pany shows that it is a well disciplined band, due to the care- ful guidance of the captain and the efficiency of the other of- ficers. It is to be hoped that the competitive drill now being contemplated with Garfield High of Terre Haute, will lie stag- ed as this always brings out the true metal of a company and would be a fitting climax for the successful compan.vof 1913 -’14. It is to be hoped that next year’s company will be just as good and that the organization will never die out. OFFICERS. 1913-14. Rue Link. Captain Howard McCord, 1st Lieutenant Ralph Bowles, 2nd Lieutenant Sergeants 1. Paul Best 2. Paxson Link 3. Jean Arthur 4. Albert Foley (color serg.) 5. George Mering 6. Brown Pearman Corporals L. Raymond Maxwell 5. Orleigh Bright 2. Orval Bandy 6. Guy Hollinger 3. Frank Cummins 7. Willie Wright 4. Harold McKenna 8. Floyd Taflinger Elbert Bogart—Bugler. CADET OFFICERS CADETS. SECOND PLATOON. Junior Banquet, 1913 The most brilliant event of the 1912-13 school year was the elegant banquet with which the members of the Junior Class honored the 1913 graduating class. It was given on May 23rd at the Reese Auditorium and was a pronounced success. At a very early date the committees started preparations; everything was accomplished quickly and thoroughly so that when the appointed day arrived all was ready and in order for the best of entertainments. The hall was neatly decorated in the ’13 colors of Purple and White; hooded lights, walls and ceiling draped artistically, covered arches at the entrance, pennants scattered over the walls, and banks of ferns hiding the orchestra which occupied the southeast corner of the room, all made a beautiful effect. Then in the center of the floor the tables, arranged in the shape of a large U were of course the main attractions. At the appointed time some three hundred guests, composed of the Faculty, the Junior and Senior classes, and outsiders fortunate enough to be quite intimate with some particular student, sat down to the delicious six course spread which the ladies of the Christian Church had prepared. Upon the in- vitation of the President everyone present fell to” with a will and to say that everyone was satisfied with the dainty. tempting morsels would be putting it mildly. In fact, even the ravenous appetites of some of the Seniors were rendered hors de combat. After this several fitting toasts were ably rendered by some of the students and teachers. The toast to the guests given by President Paxson Link and the response by Miss Viola Brooks were both well rendered. Prof. Beecher covered him- self with glory by his toast on The High School Man in Col- lege.” Lawrence Heustis gave a very appropos speech on “Girls.” while Asa Myers’ farewell address was very suitable. The others also came in for their share of applause. The singing by the Girls’ Glee Club and the Double Quartette, and readings by Miss Huston were also enjoyed. Following this part of the programme, the tables were re- moved and a delightful little informal dance was participated in and enjoyed by the majority of the couples present. In the early part of the morning, the guests adjourned, agreeing that the Banquet had been a success in every way and one which truly showed the respect of the hosts for their brother and sister students who were leaving the high school life to enter upon the longer, wearied grind of life in the world. The following Committees had charge of the work: ARRANGEMENTS Harry Keys. Chairman. Ruth Peters Fred Wolfe Mildred Hamilton Howard McCord INVITATION Brown Pearman. Chairman. Marie Frey Nelle Ewing Alphonsus Diel MUSIC Esther Clubb, Chairman. Albert Foley Garnet Chapman Eos Brown Eugene Allen Mildred Honnold, Chairman. Pearl Blackburn Eulalia Ward Gurneth Guthridge DECORATION Paul Best. Chairman. Jean Arthur Harry Benson Eula Brooks Faye Huston PROGRAM Esther Headley, Chairman. Lucile O’Hair Rue Link Ora Witt The Senior Informal On Thursday night. Dec. 18, 1913, the Seniors entertained for the Faculty with a Burlesque banquet in the High School Gymnasium. It was the first affair of this kind ever held and the innovation was in every way a success. Everything was very informal; everyone entered into the spirit of the occasion, teachers and their wives could hardly be distinguished from students (but of course that was because the Seniors are so dignified?), and all had a splendid evening. The Banquet, consisting of chicken and ‘fixings,' fruit salad, ice cream and cake, was prepared and served by the fair mem- bers of the class, he toasts following the eats were all well received, due to their warmth and sharpness. Mr. Best as toastmaster got in a few takeoffs while Mr. Beecher and Miss Slemmons handed out a goodly bunch of slams. All the others were equally well received. After the luncheon was over a very taking drama-let” was given by eight of the talented Seniors. Among the actors Miss The Bob Sled Time—Evening February 17, 1914 Place—Scene I—Majestic Scene II—Joy Scene III—Grand Personae—Some thirty Members of Senior Class of P. H. S. Headley, as the curtain, deserves especial commendation. Next six mysterious young ladies entered with dresses on back- wards, false faces on the back of their heads, and sunbon- nets covering their beautiful visages. They sang “Coming Thru the Rye” and then disappeared in an air of mystery— indeed one Senior remarked just last week that he hadn’t figured out yet who they were and he makes “A-plus” in Geom- etry too. The stage was then changed to a playground and all joined in, even George and Ruth, and some of the most laughable events of the evening were pulled off as the company played Drop the Handkerchief. Winkum, and other old time games. The party broke up at a respectable hour; everybody hav- ing thoroughly enjoyed the evening, retired, rested well all night and made A-plus” in all recitations the next day. May there lie many more such entertainments! —A. C. F. 14 Party. A Farce. Much anticipation and planning for a Senior Class Bob-sled ride having been indulged in. the date was finally set for Feb- i uary 17th. All arrangements having been about completed on the morning of that day. everyone looked forward to the eve- ning’s pleasure with delight; but owing to a slight misunder- standing with the Weather Man the roads were not in the best shape for sleighing and accordingly it was thought best to postpone the bob-sled ride until next summer and another di- version was planned for the evening. The crowd assembled at the public library about seven- thirty and immediately adjourned to the Majestic, where seats had been reserved for them. Here they were entertained by a high class vaudeville act and indicated their presence by an enthusiastic tiger for ’14. Next the Joy was visited where the class again saw some good pictures. After this show the bunch made their way to the Grand restaurant where plates were set for twenty-eight. The menu was short but in every way satis- factory to all present and the appetites of all were appeased— The Junior Box Supper and After much parley and delay the Junior box supper was given in conjunction with Mme. Jarley's Wax Works, on March 6. Needless to remark that the double header was a howling success, that's understood because the class of old ’15 gave it. A goodly number of friends of the class gathered in the Gym to watch the mechanical stunts of these wax figures so admirably drilled by Miss Graham. Madam Jarley was well presented by Ruth Black who was assisted by her apprentices, William Merrill and Kenneth Shumaker, known for the eve- ning as James and Samuel. The general menagerie was oiled and wound up by our indispensable porters. John and Peter, whom you would know as Wesley Benson and Philip Foley. Little Nell, the maid called Leona Beall in every day life, kept every speck of dust off the figures. The“figgers” were from all the different walks of life. The first freak was the “Two Headed Girl,” well managed by Helen Mitchell and Jessie Brown. Miss Custer, otherwise Hazel Gumm. played a selec- tion from “Caruso on her victor-victrola ala graphonola de unless it was Jeff” Shoaff, whose manners were conspicuous by their absence. After the banquet several impromptu toasts were delivered by members of the class at the request of Rue Link, acting as toastmaster. The speeches were chiefly short talks on our high school days and the future before us, some serious and some in a lighter vein, but all appreciated. The enjoyable party broke up about eleven o’clock but it was an event which many will remember for years to come. This is the last social event the Seniors have given thus far. although we anticipate a final reunion of our number before the final parting which will take place the last of May. Mme. Jarley’s Wax Works Edison. Jack Spratt and his wife ate an imaginary dinner through the mouths of Arthur Forster and Erma Wilkins. Rebecca and Rowena left the pages of “Ivanhoe” long enough for Bernardine Means and Josephine Morton to show them to us in life. Ed Wheeler and Esther Means dressed in kid clothes” and looked very innocent as the Babes in the Woods. Exia Gaumar easily disarmed the villain, Walter Davis, with that smile which is so hard for him to resist. The Dude in the top notch of glad rags was Dudley MacMillan and next to him stood the Young Lady Who Can Wash, who was Thelma Wright rubbing her knuckles on a bare wash board. Miss Slemmons was there; Esther Perisho and our teacher of an- cient and modern history saw to that. Last but not least Foster Stanfield as Mr. Beecher dealt out justice to the culprit Walter Miller for the sin of chewing gum. After this varied collection was exhibited, boxes were in order. Mr. Morris kindly gave his services as auctioneer to the class and managed the sale well. Everyone had a square meal even to the poor lean Junior treasury. L. K. S. ’15. Sophomore On the night of February 19. the Sophomore class gave a party at the new Red Men’s hall. The evening was spent in playing games and dancing. The following program was given: Reading Exia Asher Piano solo ..........Ruth E veret Orville Bandy (Chairman) Josephine Driskell Florence McCord Flavia McCallister Class Party Vocal solo ............ Janet Mercer Reading....................NeUe Perry Piano solo ............ Olive Jirooks The hall was decorated in Red and White, the class colors, and presented a charming appearance. Refreshments of cherry ice and cakes were served. The affair was in charge of the following committees: Thomas Gallagher Dorothy Williams Josephine Turner Irene Fisher DECORATION. PROGRAM. Margaret Laughlin (Chairman) Floyd Tadinger Clifford Pearman Helen Mitchell Susannah Huston REFRESHMENT. Velma Roberts (Chairman) Elva Beatty Florence Cole Antoinette Palmer Olive Brooks ALUMNI Alumni Section Senior Class The class of 1913 presented at ShoafTs Opera House on Thursday evening. May 28. two plays: An Open Secret and Aunt Mehetable’s Scientific Experiment.” both of which gave pleasure to a very appreciative audience. One of the most noticeable features of the plays was the total absence in the cast of characters of the masculine ele- ment, every role being filled by a girl CAST OF CHARACTERS. Aunt Mehetable..........................CUo Frazier Natalie ............................ Louise Wallagt Harriet.............................Grace Thomason Louise ................................. FutA Foley Alumni Mr. Eugene H. Allen. Editor in Chief High School Annual. Paris, III. Dear Sir: Your request, that as an alumnus of the Paris High School. I contribute something to the forthcoming annual, has set in motion a train of thought, which carries me back to the hopes, terrors and aspirations of a certain evening in June, nearly Play, 1913 Bessie ................................... Charlotte Kile Emma....... Ethel Staart AN OPEN SECRET. Madge Apthorpe. a college girl .............. Fern Goble Jean, her confidante ...................Belle Duetheimer Mrs. Apthorpe. her mother .................. Goldie Roach Grace Apthorpe, Madge’s sister aged ten Zoe Reeces Edith ................................................ Clara DriekeU Elinore ................................. Harriett Fisher Carrie ................................... Margaret Colwell May Virginia Huston Kate ..................................... Marguerite Hinds Agatha Meade, a girl not in the secret Dorothy Hodge Letters twenty-eight years ago. The class of ’86, which I am sure, has never had a successful rival, in point of intelligence or good looks, had ten members, it fell to my portion to be a much sub- merged tenth. Our commencement exercises were conducted at the old Methodist church building and it redounds to our imperishable glory that no fatalities resulted from the essays and orations given to a waiting world on that momentous oc- casion. I remember vividly that the piece de resistance of our stage setting was a mammoth arch, emblazoned in letters of gold, with the class motto: Per Augusta ad Astra or words to that effect, as to the precise meaning of which I still have my doubts. I am led to believe however, that they have to do with the attainment of the stars, which seemed very easy at the time but has since developed unexpected obstacles. In fact I fear that most of us have long since relinquished designs on the stars” and have tried to be reasonably content with a bit of the chorus, which chants a requeim for our cherished dreams and reminds us once more. that. Life’s a Funny Proposition After All.” Apropos of that long ago graduation however, permit me to say that I am glad to have lived long enough to see the old time high school commencement oration become merely a pain- ful and unhallowed tradition. I remember on one occasion sitting through an evening, when twenty-four of these classi- cal productions (three at least, upon the theme: “Beyond the Alps Lies Italy ) were interspersed with songs, valedictory, salutatory, hatchet presentation and other time-killing and nerve-racking devices, constituting as a whole, a test of endur- ance which entitled participants and auditors alike to the crown of martyrdom. Permit me to rejoice with you today, that these things no longer enter into the scheme of matters educational. The fact affords at least one proof that “the world do move and that such progression is in the line of the practical and humane. My business, which is that of a newspaper writer, requires that I should lie a regular habitue of the annual graduation exercises, but I am no longer driven to the verge of self-de- struction. by the thought that there will be thirty-five or forty essays and orations to be absorbed at night and written up on the morrow. To that extent educational progress has relieved the White Man's Burden and that modem slave of the lamp, the hard-worked newspaper man of this bustling age. declares from his heart of hearts, that it is well. With the kindest memories of old Paris High and of the splendid men and women, who have directed aright the struggling footsteps of those who claim it as their alma mater, believe me. Sincerely and faithfully yours. McFarren Davis '86. Paris. III. March 6. '14. Since I graduated from P. H. S. although it hasn’t been so long ago, I have seen very much of one thing which is a fault of apparently almost all organizations. Haven't you all noticed that in any group of more than two people, there are always some who pull cross-ways?” Well, don’t even two sometimes do it? And is there anything which destroys a good class or a good idea any quicker than this? When your class gets out an annual, even if your dollar does look bigger to you than the book buy one any how. You'll find lots of pleasure in looking over it a few years later. I al- ways do. When anything goes on in school or out of it that has the earmarks of a good thing, if it's pushed, get your gang together and push it. It’s poor policy to get so far behind the parade that you can’t hear the calliope. As Dynamics, Solid Analytics and Calculus with an after- noon at the Varieties now and then, are more in my line at present than English, with all due apologies to my instructors in the course at P. H. S. and a desire to see more genuine class and school spirit, an alumni reunion every two years, and suc- cess to P. H. S. in all its undertakings, I am. Sincerely yours, Dick Leitch '12 THE SHOLEM DEPARTMENT STORE AND TUB SERVICE IT RENDERS SERVICE today is the most important word in the retail business. an organiza- tion that believe� in the word and it meaning is most often the largest in the town or dty to which it belongs With the wants and needs of the public and the individual preference of a single customer in ten thousand in view our store is making rapid progress in the forward direction. Each of the many departments in both ladies' and gentlemen’s section are under a separate head and are managed just as a specialty store carrying only one line. This specialization of departments, no matter how small an item in our yearly bus- iness. offers to the public a service that is only found in the largest stores in the big cities. The class of ’ll graduated in great honor and in serge suits and white dresses. Of course an orator was there primed for the occasion and an audience composed of parents and other sorrowing relatives. We were, however, the most important part of the affair. 1 sat between Margaret Hodge and Marie Wright; both of whom carried huge boquets of American beauties. If I turned to one side I would get tickled by a rose in the ear and dodging that. I ran into the thorns on the other side. So it was for me a very sad occasion. Of all the sad thoughts the saddest was that of the high school deprived of our class. I felt it would have to close its doors since we of ’ll had left it. We. who had adorned the assembly room with cups and pennants, and littered our desks with ponies and chewing gum. I could see nothing ahead of the high school but black ruin. The high school, however, refused to die. After we had gone to the farm, off to college, and a score of other places the high school went on as merrily as ever and another senior class took our place. Three of them have gone with their rec- ords of victory, and they too have scattered as we did. The basket ball still wins its victories, the semi-chorus still sings, the class play is the “best ever.” just as it was in our day. Those of us who have still kept in touch with the high school and its affairs have just as much pride in it as in the days when we studied there. Some of the things we worked for but could not gain, have since been added to the school’s equip- ment. We believe that the high school has advanced even though deprived of us. The majority of the alumni, I think, have a solid feeling of loyalty to the school, both faculty and students. I feel sure that most of my class mates have. And so I would like to take this opportunity to suggest that once a year. say. we get together to recall the good old times of high school and keep acquainted. I am not proposing an alumni as- sociation here; that means officers and dues and lots of red tape. What I should prefer would be a picnic or a dinner when all the members of '11 not bedridden should gather to remember old times. After we have forgotten whether Cataline killed Cicero or not, when algebra looks as strange to us as it did in our fresh- man days, we still want to remember the comradeship of high school. For one night we should forget the years between, we should hunt up our ’ll sweaters and our hair ribbons and mid- dies. and once more oin our voices in the old school song: Although .Mattoon has always favored The green and golden hue. And the gentle sons of Charleston. To the red and gold are true. We will own the lillies slender. Nor honor shall they lack. While the Tiger stands defender. Of the Orange and the Black. Elmore Allen 11. Stob AVermeke Sectional Bookcases Practical and Valuable Gifts for GRADUATION In y°ur choice of gifts for the boy or girl just completing their high school education, make your selection practical and useful. The Globe Wernicke Clastic Bookcase encourages good reading and the collecting of good books. It's the corner stone of a good library and a higher education. We have many other suitable suggestions. Come in and look them over before making your selections. HORACE LINK CO. Paris Fine Confectionery and Ice Cream Parlor We Make Pure Cream Finest Chocolates and Bon Bons West Side Square S. J. PAPADAKOS Paris Illinois When in Need of the .BEST. Go to Lodge 8 Dresbach Hardware Dealers East Side Square Both Phones No. 175 B. W. CRAMER Merchant Tailor My Specialty is Fitting Your figure is different from every other man’s on earth. Then why wear ready made clothes that were never intended for you? West Side Square Phono 120 10 Percent Discount on All Graduate’s Pictures... NOCKLES STUDIO West Side Square Kin 1025 J. Freshie’s Most every time I start to do Most anything at all. My Ma and Pa they look at me And then they start to bawl.” “Oh Johnny boy. don't do that. dear. That’s not a gentleman. Don’t make a face; Don’t hang a lip; Don’t muss your hair again. “Don't suck your thumb; don’t look so glum; Don’t pull the baby's nose: Don’t let me see you when you dine. Put your knife in your mouth another time. “Don’t point your finger when you’re out; What will people think? Don’t gulp your water down so fast Every time you drink.” Dont’s It’s don't this and don’t do that, And Mercy Goodness Me!” It seems my hands are always where They shouldn’t ought to be. I wonder if you upperclassmen. Have Pas and Mas like mine. That say-‘Don't do that Johnny Badman’’- Most always every time. If we offend it is with our good will, That you should think, we write not to offend. But with good will. To show our simple skill. That is the true beginning of our end. Consider them, we write but in despite. We do not write as minding to content you; Our true intent is. all for your delight. This is not given, that you should here repent you. The pages are at hand; by what they show You shall know all you are to know. Mr. E. H. Ziegler, Manager of Joy Theatre and Assistants The Joy Theatre has the exclusive use of the won- derful Mirror Screen in Paris. The pictures are clear and restful to the eye. The Best Is None Too Good for Our Patrons. Gome and See it. EDWARD LEYINGS, Pres. J. G. BROWN, Vice Pres- W. O. AUGUSTUS, Cash. I. M. SHAW, Asst. Cash CHAS. G. JURY, Asst. Cash. The Citizens National Bank Paris, Illinois Capital : : $100,000.00 Surplus : : : 50,000.00 MONEY TO LOAN Interest Paid on Checking TIME DEPOSITS ACCOUNTS Solicited Safety Boxes for Valuable Papers Southeast Cor. Square PARIS. ILLINOIS Paris Savings and Loan Association of PARIS, ILLINOIS Authorized Capital S2,000,000.00 OFFICERS J. G. BROWN - - - President W. B. HODGE - - Vice President A. H. CLINE ... Secretary EDWARD LEVINGS - - Treasurer FRANK T. O’HAIR - - Attorney Board of Directors Dr. J. E. Adams Edward Lcvings I. N. Shaw C. P. Thomas Dr. E. Laughlin J. G. Brown H. L Hodge Geo. V. Dole W. H. Hodge OFFICB AT CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK By the Wayside Esther H. in Hist.V —“The first time a runaway slave was caught he was killed and the second time he was branded. She—“The moon is a dead body; did you know it? He— Say! let’s sit up with the corpse.” The Jokist envies Adam; no one could ever accuse him of hearing his jokes before. •• •• Ray Brengle in English Class defines an epic as follows: “An epic is a short story of extended length.” ••• • Prof. Lawrence (in Physics)—“As objects approach the earth they increase rapidly in weight.” Rue L.—“A little shovel of coal would weigh pretty heavy, wouldn’t it. Prof.?” •• Mr. Beecher to Ruth Bonnell in Senior Hist.—“That is pretty good reasoning. Ruth, and some histon-, but did you read the article in the book?” • •• •• Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust. If german doesn’t kill us Geometry must. • ••••• We the Senior Class of P. H. S.. after due deliberation, do agree to enter Raymond Jones in the Better Babies’ Contest to be held at the County Fair. Paxson Link reports that on account of the Faculty re- strictions. which broke up the Senior foot ball team, his fatner. osuqound oqj duodjsod o po.xioj uooq s«q Moqv.i.topun pajou oqj of a new electric sign. Verna Sanders to Florence H.—“What beautiful hair you have. It looks just as though it were alive.” ••• • It was learned in Commercial Geography class that eggs were the chief export of Turkey. Freshmen know not and know not that they know not; Sophs, know not and know that they know not; Juniors know but know not that they know; Seniors know (everything) and know that they know. • ••••• Miss Graham (in Eng.) to Roy Hinds—“Give a list of things it would lie useless for you to attempt to explain.” Roy—“How to hemstitch a handkerchief, how to Ixike a cake, and how to place powder on my face straight.” • ••••• HOWARD McCORD may consult PEARL BLACKBURN at 8:30 P. M. Audience ended 11 P. M. Date Feb. 3. 1914. (This slip is a sample of the system adopted by the girls in P. H. S. for convenience sake.) ENGRAVING FOR COLLEGE and SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS rJ 'HE above is the title of our book °f Instructions which is loaned to the staff of each publication for which we do the engraving. This book contains 164 pages, over 300 illustrations, and covers every phase of the engraving question as it would interest the staff of a college or school publication. Full description and information as to how to obtain a copy sent to any one interested. We mal e a Specialty of Halftones, Color Plates, Zinc Etchings, Designing, Etc. For College and High School Annuals and Periodicals. Also fine copper plate and steel die embossed stationery such as Commencement Invitations, Visiting Cards, Fraternity Stationery, Etc. A • I n i T 1 1 fi All of our half tones are etched by the Levy Acid {Tflast Process, which insures a Cl Cl DlQSt naijiones deeper and more evenly etched plates than it is possible to get by the old tub process. were made by us. thus insuring best possible results from the printer. The engravings for this Annual oiCail orders a specialty. Samples sent free if you state what you are especially interested in. Stafford Engraving Company Artists Engravers Electrotypers Kn ratingx for College and School Publications a Specially Century Building Indianapolis, Indiana LITTLE GEMS OK TRUTH. Up from the meadows rich with corn—Brown Pearman. The call of the track men uncovers a multitude of shins— Track. Ignorance is bliss, so I am supremely happy—Josephine Turner. You can never tell the speed of an auto by its noise—Fos- ter S. A word to the wise is resisted.—The Seniors. Even tho vanquished, he could argue still.—Paxson L. Ain’t it fierce to be lonesome?—Ruth P. Mistress of herself—Exia G. Any show for a pleasant chap like me?—Eugene A. Tho’ lost to sight, in memory dear. Thou ever wilt remain—Seniors. The slaves of custom and established mode.—Faculty. The fate of the great is to be misunderstood.—Gladys K. God must have loved the Hunkers, He made so many of them.—Geom. Students. Pure as the dew that filters thru’ the rose.”—Esther C. The Girl I Left Behind Me.”—Ed Wheeler. A little learning is a dangerous thing—Freshie. Ye are the salt of the earth.—Class of 1914. Right into her heart he won his way.—George Mering. Our favored gem, the diamond.—Base Ball. I’ll make me glorious by my pen.—Stan Williamson. Brevity is the soul of wit.—Florence Abigail Hailey. Miss Slemmons— Why were the Middle Ages known as the Dark Ages?” Wise Junior—“Because there were so many knights.” There was a young man named Hippie, Who was thought to lie eternally sore. ’Cause he had a red head. Said he wished he was dead. And then he would have it no more. We suggest that the society for the Prevention of Unneces- sary Noise investigate Lawrence MoflU's ties in the future. • ••••• Physic’s Class discussing the elasticity of steel and flexi- bility of rails: Eugene A.—“I don't think rails give on good railroads.” Esther Clubb— If you have ever traveled in the south you Eugene A.—Yes. I’ve been to Marshall, too.” would think the roads here were good.” Joseph’s coat of many colors didn’t have anything on some of these Mackinaws you see in the cloakroom. • ••••• Lulu Willson in Senior History enumerating the exports of certain New England towns said. “Their exports were mainly butter, eggs, and several other vegetables.” • ••••• R. Bonnell—“Say something soft and sweet to me, dear. G. Mering—“0, custard pie. Mr. Beecher— Who is a gentleman of fortune?” Lillian Hollis— A gentleman whose father is wealthy, I suppose.” THE HOME BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION PARIS. ILL. ORGANIZED JANUARY 1. 1903 AUTHORIZED CAPITAL 11,000,000 Place your money in a conservative institution and u'atch it grow. We also make loans on approved properties. Office Fira National Bank R. R. McCORD, Secy. A. J. SABER. PRESlOENT n O. IUTMIRUAND Cashier WM J HUNTER. VICE-PRESIDENT FREO BABER ASS T CASHIER ORGANIZED 1865 FIRST NATIONAL BANK PARIS. ILLINOIS DIRECTORS A J. (Alta JAMES T. CAOS w J HUNTER O W MAALET O O HUSTON FRANK L MOSS B. E. OREOO V M. SCOTT O O BARER ACCOUNTS AN9 COLLECT ONI SOLICITED Evert kino of leoitimate bankino done Samples of Translation: Gladys King—“A falling star leading its fiery tail.” R. Risser—“Cassandra opened her face and spoke.” • ••••• Mr. L. in Chem.—“Walter, how can you make ethylene?” Walter D.—“Don’t feed her.” Who walks with such great dignity. Denoting future sovereignty?—The Senior! Whose language is so up-to-date? Who to his class is never late? Whose every act is quite sedate?—The Senior! Whose every word is very law? Whose judgment is without a flaw?—The Senior! • • • Who doth the Freshman’s course define. Who also Sophomores refine? Who keepeth the Faculty in line?—The Senior! Freshie—“Why did the Board of Education paint the As- sembly Room green?” Senior—“So you would feel more at home.” People with the fewest teeth always wear the broadest smile. • ••• A boil in the kettle is worth two on the neck—Pat Coadv. What would happen if— Faster S. played basket ball? Eos Brown were serious? Gurneth Gut bridge studied? Gladys King last her tongue? Lawson Kimble should grow? Pearl B. should flunk? “POME.” An eagle flew from north to south. With Eddie Strader in its mouth; And dropped her down to us below To teach us how the line to toe. To hold the ball, and other things To keep in mind the other things. Till my poor head just aches and rings; To hold the ball, but fast count ten. Or give it to opposing men (or ladies) To “dribble. not to run at all, For such is sin in Basket Ball. And other things not called to mind; And yet. to us she’s very kind. —By one of them. E. P. Haug Watches and Jewelry Best line of Graduation Gifts in the city. We Have a full line of Musical Merchandise. Our stock of Pianos Is being replenished constantly. We buy the most for our money and give the most for your mon- ey. A. C. Landis Co. Waldorf Smoke House Billiards, Pocket Billiards, Cigars Both Phones. N. E. Cor. Square. Menksez Exclusive agents for Spalding Athletic Supplies. A full line of 1914 Baseball. Track. Tennis. Swimming and Football Goods now in stock. A. W. Wolfe We are Makers of High Class Photographs Come in and See Our Beautiful Display Sj Southeast Corner Square. Phone 259A A Complete Line of Amateur Supplies Paul B.— What would you do if I should hit you?” Rue L.— Well, there is a law in Physics which says that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, and I’m not going to break the law.” DAFFODILS. If Eula rides over Brooks, does Clifford Wade? If Paul B.’s girl friend was coming from Terre Haute and he was centimeter, but forgot, would millimeter? If Nila Easter let go of the rope would Nelle Holt? If Mabel sprained her ankle would Jennie Wheeler? If Clara can’t. Garnet Dun-can. If Raymond lost, did Herbert Winn? Reggie— I hear they are using frogs in making beer. Chauncey—“How is that? Reggie—“They brew their hops. He— Miss Smith, may I call you Mabel? She— You may if you wish, but my name is Gertrude.” In German I a declension list: 1. A long night. 2. Beautiful stars. 3. A big boy. 4. The dear child. 5. A short conversation. 6. WHAT? Shakespeare's idea of a High School Course: Freshman—A comedy of errors. Sophomore—Much Ado About Nothing. Junior—As You Like It. Senior—All’s well that ends well. • + + IN MEMORIAM. Silently, one by one. In the grade books of the instructors. Blossom the little zeroes— The for-get-me-nots of the students. • • •• Eugene Allen, speaking of his pictures which were taken for the annual, before a few friends at Jay’s studio—“Gather around closely, friends, here is something good. • ••••• Mr. Beecher (speaking of divisions of England—“What is a borough, Harold? Harold McK. (just waking us)—“Er-aw-some kind of a lit- tle mule, isn’t it?” • • ••• Father—“My son. will you get thru your studies alright this semester?” Truthful Son—“O yes. fawthah. withE's-with E’s.” Alphonsus in Hist., explaining naturalization law—“If the man dies before he comes back the second time to the office, his wife applies for the citizenship. SHANK 8 PEARMAN’S For Stein Bloch Clothes Wilson Bros. Shirts J. B. Stetson Hats Fast Side Square Paris 111. Morrisey’s FOR Good Shoes Always Patronize Archer’s West Side Book Store ---- For your School Books und School Supplies- Stationery (the finest made.) Kn graved Visiting Cards, Kodaks, Kodak Supplies, Printing and Developing. The latest Fiction, Books of Travel, (lift Books, Pictures, Chafing Dishes, Baking Dishes, Casseroles, Fine Manicure Goods, Desk Sets, all suitable for Commence- inent Gifts. We may have just what you want. QUALITY Considered. Price the Lowest. THE D. L. AULD COMPANY Manufacturing Jewelers and Engravers COLUMBUS. OHIO Class Pins Graduation Invitations Class Rings Stationery, Et Cetera Fraternity Jewelry We refer you to Paris High School class emblems as samples of our work. POOR ICKIES ALMANAC. Sept. 3—King Solomon takes Tango lessons of Salome— B. C. 2092. Sept. 9—Mother Eve begins saving soap wrappers—B. C. 4001. Nov. 1—Mr. Dante publishes his Divine Comedy” or a trip through Mexico—A. D. 1913. Nov. 18—Fraulein Miller tells the Kaiser to quit drinking —A. D. 1913. Nov. 19—The Kaiser quits.—A. D. 1913. Dec. 20—Mother Eve gets a beautiful cotton handkerchief with soap wrappers—B. C. 4086. Feb. 7—Cassius takes the milk diet for that lean and hun- gry look—B. C. 44. April 3— I should worry translated into German—A. D. 1913. May 1—King Percival of England signs a pledge against Spearmint—A. D. 1999. May 10—Caesar kicks against the income tax—B. C. 44. May 17—Bill Jones, explorer, discovers music in Walt Whitman's poetry—A. D. 1999. May 20—Second Anniversary of Dorn Sci. Candy Sale. Girls made $8.00. doctors $25. We don’t expect anybody to believe these facts. I cine. FLUNKER'S PASSING THOUGHT. Say, fellers, let me tell ver. I’d be happy as a fly If I could pass the studies That they teach at Paris High. “I’d think I was in Heaven, And I’d walk as if on air. If when I open my report Four nineties would be there. “But when I open my report And—and thirties greet my eye. Shall I say, “Ish-ge-bibble Or lay me down and die? “I really don’t know what to do; It does no good to swear; So I guess I’ll try another month A passing grade to snare. Paul B.. giving current events in Pol. Econ.—“I see a new law has been passed in New York, barring all black shoes from use in dancing.” Miss Slemmons—“The reason for that. Paul?” Paul— Only tan-go.” Jones in Geom.— What is that figure—a hexagon, octagon, or what?” Soph—“No. it is a mixagon.” Miss Wenz in Eng. 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B.— Here it is: What made the red ball blush7' K. S.— Well, I guess you’ve got me. B.—“Why, when it saw the two whites kiss in the cor- ner.” The Practical Freshman—“I would like to have some di- gestible literature for my personal use.” Brilliant Teacher—“I would advire Hogg, Bacon and i amb. • • • • • Resolved, that drinking out of a sieve is easy after drink- ing out of that cup at the well. H. M. in Hist IV— James thought he was appointed to rule by God but he wasn't.” Hardly a globe trotter— Hip— There is one place near here I have always wanted to see. Hep—“Where is that?” Hip— The back of my neck. Bert Foley— Didn't you knew I was wealthy? B. Pearman— No. news to me! That's nothing tho I am so bright that they call me so� at home. After attending the appreciation chorus for the first time, we feel sure that the loudest noise was a buzz saw, but we aren't sure whether the other noise was a cowbell or an imi- tation of a man filing a rusty nail. Pax. L.—“Did you see May?” H. 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