Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1909 volume:

2 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR Naim's of Qkaiiuatrs anp iRnut Cbbip IipIIiji (Clarr Iflnffrtl fflilftrril (farturn Epou Erlao Earl ffiiiffptl Erola ilrarlj (£arl trartia Nora llirkrt rrmth nut Cillir iianoon Ella Hloriiau Iflrlutn Jfroyh Ellrn Atthpraon jFranrra t uiauaoo Eillir Erllt} Ei''umi Sohmum . Curj} jFrattklin Salph t tinr iFayp JFlora ahirft Horn (£lrta ffloffrtt Kalph Ertno Eatlirr Emiatrom fflrrrir Iflilla Sop aionrlrii 3Fprop (EonMt E� lh Eirllatraufi Otta (Carlalpn The Paxton High School Reflector Volume V. MAY, 1909 Number VIII. 1905 SU'flrrtnr iuuu a 'HIS, the Senior number of the Reflector, marks the end of the fifth volume of our High School paper. Through periods of varying degrees of success, the files have gradually grown, until now we can without attributing undue dignity, say that the publication has had something of a history. In looking over the files, we find that the first number was issued in February, 1905, since which time it has made its appearance each month. The records show that, as a financial venture, the first volume was not a success; but that the following year, under the exceptionally efficient business management of Will Lateer, all past indebtedness was paid, and a small balance remained. The subscription price has been fifty cents, with a charge of five cents for single copies, until this year, when the price of annual subscriptions was raised to seventy-five cents, and that of single copies to ten cents. Previous to this year, however, the size of the paper has been eight pages, with an occasional twelve-page number, while now, corresponding to the change in price, the size of the paper has increased to twelve pages. The year of 1907-08 marks the advent of the present policy of having alternate class and general numbers, and during the first year of this policy, we find the classes bearing the expense of a cover, for previous numbers had appeared without covers, except at such times as commencement or holiday numbers. A step forward which has been made this year is that finances have been so managed that each issue has had a neat, attractive cover. The credit for the conception of the idea of our having a High School paper may be attributed to William Glen, ’06, and Gordon Overstreet, 06, since they, with the assistance of John T. Vansant, as faculty manager, piloted the new venture through the five numbers which made their appearance the first year Some interest may be afforded by recalling something of the contents of the Commencement number of Volume I. The space is largely consumed by the report of the Second Annual Debate, which was won that year by the Athenaeums, the speech of each debater being printed in full. A large cut of Pres. David Felmley, of the Illinois State Normal University, occupied prominent space, since he delivered the address for the class of ’05; and it is in this same issue that may be found the account of the first Junior-Senior Banquet. At that event twenty-six Juniors banqueted thirteen Seniors, from which figures, inference may be drawn as to the progress lately made in our school affairs. Some of the peculiarities of the earlier numbers, such as alphabet rhymes, class jokes, and poetry, varying as to quantity and quality, may still be found occasionally in spite of efforts which have been made to keep them in the back-ground. However, from the first issue there may be traced marked evidences of a purpose on the part of those in charge, to maintain a high standard, and to make the paper reflect the best elements of the life and activities of the school. The present issue marks an entire change in the form of the paper to the magazine form, which may be representative of the appearance of future numbers; but, however that may be. it is to be desired that the policy of management now exercised, may continue, that of demanding that our paper hold high its standard, encourage the noblest and highest ideals, and contain naught that will cause us to have any feeling other than pride when the publication goes out as our message to the public. V. E. DTTDMAN. 6 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET. Juniors and Seniors mingle and for the last time as a united body the upper classmen take meat. For the last time they gather about the festive board and laughter light dies off when each communes within himself how “so soon and it is sped. A solemn hush falls over all and the life that is whirls away on the wings of the storm, to the life that is to be. Speaker after speaker stands to the silence and acknowledges its respect. Speaker after speaker humors and moves his hearers. Speaker after speaker sits to their loud approval; and then the hand-writing on the wall, soon and it is sped”; and the ominous, throbbing hush. Seniors and Juniors have met. Henceforth, the strands of their lives run separately for they have come to the parting of the ways and have supped at the house which stands in the ways where all enter, but where each goes out his own appointed door. Never was there such a banquet. In the annals of high school life there stands no equal. This banquet was a banquet by itself. The prevailing spirit seemed tempered with something more than class spirit, something more than high school custom, something greater than friendlly gathering; for the years of their life spent each in each, have bound the rugged edges of tneir characters into the perfect figure, sinewed of honor and crowned with an undying fidelity to their Alma Mater and its interpreters. The following is the program rendered after the serving of the elaborate and sumptuous menu: Howard McCracken .............................................. Toastmaster Address of Welcome .................................................... Irene Richards Response ................................................. Joseph Gourley Funny Side of School Life ................................... Merrie Mill's Loss and Gain ........................................... Walter Nelson Gain and Loss............................................ Edwin Johnson “And Paintful Pleasure Turns to Pleasing Paine” (Spenser’s Faerie Queene) ............................................ Mattie Apland Book Knowledge and Common Sense.........................John Karl Moffett Reading ................................................ Lucy Frankl.n Reading ............................................... Esther Engstro.n Vocal Solo—Don’t You Mind the Sorrows (Eugene Cowles).......Marie McRill THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 7 llmtr Haratimt Vacation! Yes, that word has been in your thoughts for some time There is a subtle thrill in the sunshine, a far-away call in the murmur of the breeze. The most diligent at times have looked clear ttirough their books with the X-ray vision of that gentle malady, the spring fever. Even the brick walls of the school have melted into transparency. Wiiat walk so thick as to entirely shut out the spirit of spring-awakened nature? Press your eyelids tight, if you will, but you can’t help seeing those clumps of trees at the brook side, with the bringht sunshine on tae tender, glossy green of their twinkling leaves. The grasses beneath the trees are snort as yet but not too short to vibrate with the magic wind that comes wandering across the prairie. As of old we know not whence it comem and whitner it goeth. It breathes the spirit of romantic unrest like that in the heart of youth. Tis a siren song that nature sings these days, a song both in sound and color. A siren song, I repeat, for while duties remain to be performed-, twere better your ears were sealed with wax like those of the mariners of I lysses, lest you be wrecked upon the rocks of examinations. But there will shortly come a time for all of you, I hope, when vacation will be here indeed. What will you do with it? Perhaps most of you will have that question decided for you, in part at least. The school books will be gathering dust on the closet shelf, but the lawn mower will be waiting for you. The lawn mower, of course, is but one of the many grim substitutes for Virgil’s Aeneid and dear old VT.Iliken and Gale. But for most of you the vacation will bring release from regular and pressing duties, leisure to spend your time more or less as you please. How will you spend it? No, I do not intend to map out a course of study for you. That would be as futile as to map out a stra ght path for the swallows be-for a storm. But I trust your vacation will not mean vacuity. And what I wish to talk to you about is the relation of books to brooks, of literature to landscapes Literature, I say. I have no reference here to light books for summer reading.” Such are likely to be so very light that you might better listen to the wind blowing through a knot-hole or let your thoughts soar skyward upon the wings of the thistle down. Eut, on the other hand, I am not advocating the reading of ponderous, untried works, the proper understanding of which would require you to carrv with you Webster’s Unabridged and the Encyclopedia Britannica. Not these but the fragments of literature which you have already studied, whose references and terminology are fairly familiar to you. Not so much now to know what the authors meant as what they felt. Some of you, perhaps, have been living under a delusion as to what a book is. You have supposed it to be paper and pasteboard. It is associated in your mind with dusty shelves, long imprisonment, and irksome restraint. But that is not a book at all—no more than a sheath is a sword, no more than your clothes are you. A book is a living voice, a perpetuated personality, a choice spirit waiting to be your constant companion—perhaps your guardian angel When you shoulder that gun or snatch up that fishing rod and set out for the fields and woods, why not put a little book in your pocket? In a package smaller than the bait-can you may have that which will coax the sprites from the pinging water and the dryads from the woods. Read Tennyson’s Brook Song there beside the real brook and see how the murmuring water adds power and beautiy to the poem and how the poem enhances and refines the beauty and melody of the brook. This is but one illustration out of ten thousand. How about that troublesome Ode, of Wordworth; On the Intimations of Immortality—not to mention the rest of the title. Try the magic of that poem by the stillness of 8 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL PE ELEC TOP some lake in the morning’s mists or under the sunset’s golden spell. Yes, and Tintern Abbey and a multitude of others from the same author, till you feel what the mere words can never bring to you, what the living, loving poet himself felt when the wrote of “A presence that disturbs me with the joy Of elevated thouoght” Try Bryant’s Thanatopsis in the actual shade of the “venerable woods” or by the “rivers that move in majesty.” And if any of you should be camping, get up some morning and read, beneath the sweet opening smile of the dawn, that incomparable little lyric of joyous optimism beginning— “The year’s at the spring And day's at the morn.” And then Browning will not be an enigma but an interpretor. But the best way to carry a book to the woods and fields is not in your pocket but in your heart and soul. Memory has magic reception halls for all visitants, and these halls you may carry with you with no sense of fatigue. You may have these halls, if you will, thronged with the spirits of the world’s wisest and best, speaking to you the thoughts of the choice moments of their lives. With this grand retinue ever at hand, there can be no chill solitude anywhere. Their spirits will not “sit in the clouds and mock” but stoop from the bending heavens to bless and inspire you. The mountain will be more massive for their presence, the forest more shadowy, suggestive, indeed the whole world of nature, from the arching sky above to the ever variant earth below, will be a living temple. CHARLES A. LANGWORTHY. JUST A LITTLE ADVICE. We’re going to leave you, Juniors, Sophmores, and Freshmen, too. But then we’ll give you some advice and tell you what to do. For when we are all gone and are no longer here. You’ll have no one to watch you as you have had this year. Now' if you want to all gain glory and renown. Just listen and give heed to what we here write down. Now first we would advise you to situdy good and hard. And get a better mark on your next year’s report card. Then you must always bring your books to class, Now, Juniors, don’t let this notice go past. For i't might mean the loss of a whole recitation. And undoubtedly ruin your good reputation. In the Chemistry Lab. leave all acids alone, For compounds of sulphur, to you are unknown; They’re bound to cause trouble, along with strong snuff. Your salvation lies in abhorring such stuff, For both have caused trouble in old P. H. S. And we missed some school ma'es for a week or less. And then the clock pendulums, leave them alone, Or else for your deeds, you may later atone. Say, who stole the clapper? Get up and confess. Next applies to Sophies and Freshmen. I guess. But the one up there now, has been put there to stay. So of course there’s no danger of it walking away. Now if there are other tricks you have done heretofore, And, perhaps they would number some two score or more. We think it wise to stop them this day. And begin to work and not Just play. For maybe then as the years shall pass, You will win as much fame as the '09 class. —Lillie Kelly, ’09. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 9 ffirii'f Uluutrapltiral iu'trlu'B nf tin1 iHrmltpra of thr (Claaa of 1UUU � }Jrrparr?i in IJr (Clans ffiistnriaus Joseph Gourley Joseph E. Gourley, our class president, was born in Champaign county, five miles southeast of Paxton, where he attended school until he entered the eighth grade, with the now out-going class. He has pursued a mixed course, having taken the maximum amount of Mathematics, is a member of the Athenaeum society, was vice-president of the class in 1908, and will graduate with the full number of credits. He is a track man of some ability. This fall he will probably enter the U. of I., where doubtless his diligence and sunny geniality will stand him in goood stead. Feme Condit Olive Feme Condit, secretary ’09, has lived, first at Rantoul, then near Ludlow. Her first year of high school work was done at the latter place. She therefore entered our class as a Sophomore, and though twice forced to leave school on account of sickness, she has studiously and successfully pursued a Latin-English course. Miss Condit is an active member of the Christian church and of the Christian Endeavor society of Ludlow. She is a member of the S. A. S. and is an Athenaeum, having taken part in the programs both literary and dramatic of the Athenaeum literary society. She will teach near her home next year. Leola Beach Leola Beach was born at Del Rey. When four years of age she moved to Bloomington with her parents, and resided there one year. Her entire education has been acquired at Paxton. She is an Athenaeum, and has taken part in the literary work of her society. She is also a member of the S. A. S. She is quite talented in the art of drawing, is class cartoonist!, and will enter the Art Institute of Chicago sometime in the future. Ellen Anderson Ellen Marie Anderson is a native of the Southwestern part of Sweden. She entered our class in the sixth grade and has since been a welbliked diligent, and faithful member, pursuing a Latin-Scientific course. During the last Semester, she has been forced to discontinue her morning work, because of sickness. She is a member of the Athenaeum literary society. She is also an active member of tfce Swedish Lutheran church and Luther League. After her course here, she intends to enter a nurses’ training school. Nora Birket Nora Birket was born at Washington, Illinois. She moved to this city; and entering the first grade here, she has amiably carried her work, during her entire school life. Her course has been mixed. She is a member of the S. A. S. and of the Athenaeum literary society. She has carried drawing as an extra study during two years of her high school course. She will enter an Art Institute for further, development along that line. Edna Carlsten Edna Charlotte Carlsten has always resided at her present home on West Orleans street. Her course through school has been regular—a Latin- IO THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR German course. Miss Carlsten is very apt at sketching, and she is also one of the class cartoonists. As a result of carrying drawing as an additional study, she graduates with 51 credits. She will teach next year, and later will enter some art school. She is a member of the T. F. T. Mildred Carson Mildred Carson’s early home was five miles northwest of Paxton. Here she attended a country school. She entered Paxton school in the fifth grade, and has taken a German-English course during her high school career. Miss Carson is a member of the Methodist church and belongs to the society of Standard Bearers.” Her immediate future will probably be spent in imparting her accumulated knowledge to country lads and lasses. Esther Engstrom Esther Florence Engstrom has always had her home at Paxton, and her entire course through the Paxton schoool has been regular. She has carried the full courses of Latin, Mathematics, and English. She is a T. F. T., a member of the Swedish Lutheran church and Luther League, and is an Athenaeum. She has represented her society in its literary programs, in declamation and debate in annual contests. She has been our class reporter for the Reflector for the past year. She intends to teach next year. Lucy Franklin Lucy Westfall Franklin was born at Rossin. Ohio, and lived and attended school at Rankin. From Rankin High School, she entered P. H. S. in 1907, as a Junior, and has continued a Latin-English course. Miss Franklin has considerable musical ability and is organist at the Methodist church in Rankin. She will render a vocal solo on the class night. Next year she will teach near Rankin, and later, will continue her studies elsewhere. Melvin Froyd Melvin Frankford Froyd was born on a farm southwest of Paxton, but nearly his entire life has been passed at Paxton, where his education has been acquired. He has taken a German-Scientific course, with variations. He is treasurer of the Platonian Literary Society, and has taken part in several of their plays. He is a member of the baseball team, and is assistant business manager of the Reflector. He belongs to the Swedish Lutheran church, and is a past member of the Luther League. He is talented in the art of drawing, and is one of our class cartoonists. Next year he will enter Northwestern Medical School. Faye Flora Gertrude Faye Flora was born in Roberts, Illinois, and moved to Paxton when she was quite young, where she has lived ever since. She has gone through the Paxton school with the exception of one year, when she attended at Wilmington, 111. She has taken a German-English course. She has taken part in a number of Platonian literaries. She intends to teach next year. Lillie Hanson Lillie Goldebor Hanson has always lived in Paxton. She entered the first grade v ith the present Senior class, and has diligently pursued a Latin-English course, though for the last semester, she has discontinued her afternoon studies on account of illness. She is the present secretary of the Athenaeum society and has taken part, in some of their plays. She is a member of tho T. F. T.’8. Her intention is to teach next year. Lillie Kelly Lillie Verena Kelly was born in Loda, and attended country school near Buckley. She entered High School as a Freshman and has completed a German-English course. She is an Athenaeum, and is a talented speaker. 11 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR having represented her society in Declamation at the last contest. She has also taken a prominent part in some of the programs given by her society. She graduates with forty-eight credits, and will teach next year. Ruth Kjellstrand Ruth Pauline Kjellstrand has always lived and attended school at Paxton. From the first grade her course has been regular, with language and science in the high school. She is a prominent member of the Swedish Lutheran church, and belongs to the Luther League. She also belongs to the T. F. T.’s. At present her intention is to continue her studies next year. Merrie Mills Merrie States Mills was born in Lamar, Mo. When very young she moved to Cornell, 111., and from there to Paxton, where she entered the high school as a Freshman. She has pursued the Latin-German course and graduates with the full number of credits. She is a prominent Platonian and has represented her society in many of its plays and in the annual contest of 1909. She is a member of the S. A. S. Merrie intends to enter a school in Chicago preparatory to teaching kindgergarten. Ella Mrgan Margaret Ella Morgan spent her early years on a farm east of Loda. and attended the Loda Public School. She moved to Paxton in 1905 and entered P. H. S. as a Freshman. She has faithfully and successfully pursued a Latin-German course and will graduate with the full number of credits. She is a member of the S. A. S., is a Platonian, and has taken part in programs rendered by that society. She has been for two years exchange editor of the Reflector. Her immediate future is undecided. Cl eta Moffett Cleta May Moffett was born on a farm southeast of town. She has taken her entire course in the Paxton schools In high school she has pursued a Latin-German course. She is a member of the United Presbyterian church and is a teacher in the Sunday school. At present she intends to teach. Frances Swanson Frances Lorinda Swanson was born in Champaign county. She acquired her early education at a country school west of Paxton, and entered the fourth grade here. She bas completed a Latin-German course. She is a pianist of ability and has represented her society, the Platonian. in that capacity in the annual contest of 1908. She is a member of the T. F. T„ the P. H. S. Orchestra, and the Musical club. She intends to take advantage of her natural capability in the musical line, perfect herself in her chosen branch. Clare Moffett Clare Alvin Moffett was born on a farm three miles southeast of town, but has spent nearly his wiiole l fe in this city. His course through our school has been regular. He has completed an English-Scientific course; and, having carried mechanical drawig, he graduates with 1 £ credits more than the maximum number required. He will probably teach a country school next year. Essie Shelby Esperence Mae Shelby was born in Fairview, Utah. She moved to Effingham, 111., and from there to Tolono, where she attended school until she entered our High School as a Junior. She has taken a Latin-German course. She is a member of the Met ’odis: church and is treasurer of the “Standard Bearers.” Her future is as yet undecided. Ralph Stine Ralph Westbrook Stine, our electrician and scientist, has always made his home here. His course through school has been regular. He has completed a Scientific course and excels in that line. Not un-brefriended by the Muse, he has been made class poet. Natural inclinations and his training up to the present time, determine his future career—that of a machinist. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR THE HIGH SCHOOL SOCIETY—“TO BE OR NOT TO BE” Charter Members—A. F. Trams, L. W. Kelso, ft. W. Kemp, J. K. Moffett, C. A. E. Johnson. Additional Members—V. E. Dudman, C. G. Stearns, C. A. Lang worthy. Our high school society, “To Be or Not to Be” is not a mechanically planned organization. It is rather the convention of a group of congenial spirits,—with a comman ideal in mind, with similar natural inclinations, and with a common love of literature. We arrived at the conclusion that it would be to our advantage to spend an evening of each week together, laying aside the strife and contention of ordinary school life, in the furtherance of our ideal, in couimon study and discussion, and in whole-souled enjoyment. We orgainzed in 1907, four of the student body of the class’ 09, and one instructor. The name “To Be, or Not to Be” suggested itself in a study of Shakespeare. Our club has ever met with the sanction and approval and often the co-operation of the faculty, one or more of whom have always been enrolled as members. The purpose of our circle is implied, rather than prescribed— consider its name. We have aspired to and attained greater freedom of thought and expression, and wider ranged of appreciation. You may never again hear of “To Be, or Not to Be,” but rest assured, that to us, it means and will mean much. It has given us an insight into life. It is one of the frail cords, so frequently severed, which connects our High School with our daily life and our career hereafter. We feel this. We realize it now, and, as we are leaving Alma Mater, our circle is dissolved, but the quotation, “To Be, or Not to Be”, the aspiration ' To Be” and the dark alternative “Not to Be,” together with memories of our High School Circle, is graven deep in our hearts, and unites us in a bond of meaningful fellowship. —E. J. Leon W. Kelso Leon W. Kelso, has always had his home at Paxton. His course through school has been regular, his high school training, Latin-Science. Mr. Kelso has taken a great part in athletics, has played four years on the H. S. football team and five on the base ball team, four of which he has pitched. He has represented his society (Athenaeum) in the oration and debate, also in literary parts at their entertainments. He has been for two years class editor of the Reflector, and is now treasurer of the society. His immediate future is undecided. John Karl Moffett John Karl Moffett was born and raised in Paxton. With the exception of three years, he has pursued the course of study at the Paxton schools, having taken a mixed high school course He was the first president of the Senior Class, has been interested in athletics, and has three years on the foot ball team to his credit. He is now president of the Athenaeum society, which he has represented in the debate and oration in the annual contests. He is the present business manager of the Reflector. In the fall he will enter the University of Illinois to study law. Carl G. Stearns Carl G. Stearns, the youngest member of our class,—only 1G years of age—was born at Danville, 111. He has lived and attended school at Hart-shoin, Ind. Terr., at Milford, at Champaign, and at Rankin, Illinois, where he graduated from a 3-years’ course in 1908. He has been one year here to complete his course—Lat in-Science. He is a Platonean -and has taken part in their programs and represented them in debate. He has been general editor of the Reflector and is on the base ball team. Next year he will take Literature and Arts at the U. of I. C. A. Edwin Johnson Edwin Johnson has always lived at his present home on the West THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR '3 Side. He entered school with the now out-going class and his course has been regular. He has carried the maximum amounts of Latin, Mathematics and Literature. He was class president in 1908, business manager of the Reflector in 1907-8, manager of the base ball team in 1908. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Pl-atonean literary society and has represented it in debate, oratory, at their annual contests and in literary parts at their entertainments. Ho is a member of the Swedish Lutheran church and a past officer of the Luther League. His immediate future is undecided. He intends to acquire a law education. Ralph W. Kemp Ralph W. Kemp, treasurer C’lass ’09, was born on a farm west of Paxton. There he received his earlier education. He entered the 8th grade at Paxton and has since been a member of Class ’09, pursuing a Latin-Scientific Course. He was a member of tne foot ball team in 1908. His immediate future Is undecided. THE SENIOR BUNCH. — (A Retrospect in Lines and Rhymes) By One of Them. In eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, and some in ninety-nine. These Seniors started in this school upon their upward climb. We were started in the lowest class and couldn’t be put back; We never were promoted until floor space was lacked. Wo went through all the eight rooms taking one grade at a time; The first few grades were easy and we thought school life was fine. We struck our worst in the seventh grade and thought it wasn’t fair— The season being summer some few started on a tare. W’ell, our bunch entered P. H. S. in nineteen hundred five; We gradually grew stronger as new members would arrive. We all flunked out while Freshmen in music class and lunch— Teachers said, it will take 3ix years to loose this ugly bunch. But of course they were mistaken, although some few lost their hair: We studied all the harder and got credits by the pair, Boys took lime and mixed with water; painted everywhere. Sophomore! All stayed out at night and barbered little Freshies by the score. But we cut this out when Juniors and took long extended rides When the moon was shining brightly and the stars could serve as guides. Had our banner on the flag pole; had to watch it night and day; There were parties by the dozen—O. I tell you life was gay. So when school commenced this autumn, then we all took Senior seats. We stood and yelled at the Freshies as they filed in white as sheets. Some of our crowd never study, some few have got canned from class. If this bunch gets through this semester, they’ll have to cut this sass. When we come to leave about June, the fifth, in nineteen hundred nine. We’ll be free to roam whe’er we will in the good old summer time. No more snuff, nor stealing clappers, we start forward, flag unfurled; We’ll go out as men and women to conquer our part of this world. Ralph Stine. ’09. 14 THE TAX TON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR Kelso 'ol Benjamin )o Lvnjeen u Nealy jo Swanson 12 FloRd JI Wftc her )o CaRlson )z ST aRns 09 PnorJ o ? a Kelso 01 Goufi 01 Benjamin 10 Wyme 'n Lu vjeen 'll CRRcken 10 Kea if 10 TtIvGr Rckerj U k mp 09 o o n u Hi Toki vio v 09 09 01 The following resolutions recently passed by the Board of Education are self-explanatory. This action on their part will be appreciated by all students who have the best interests of the school at heart. WHEREAS. Athletics, if properly regulated may be made a helpful influence in our schools: and WHERE1AS, The Superintendent and High School Faculty are nuking an effort to promote the better side of Athletics, and to encourage honest athletic sports, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Board of Education, express ourselves as heartily favoring a reasonable amount of such High School Athletics as may be deemed practical by an Athletic Board of Control, to be elected later; said Board of Control to consist of representatives from the Board of Education, from the High School Faculty, and from the Student Body: And, further, that we express ourselves as urging the enforcement of CLEAN athletics, this being interpreted, for the present, to mean that any person belonging to a team using our High School name, shall be a student in regular attendance: and that we will not sanction the admission of any student to take part in such sports, unless he is acceptable according to the above standard; And lastly, That we recommend that steps be taken for the admission of our High School to the State Athletic Association in view of establishing a standard of scholarship for eligibility to High School Atiieltlcs. One reason that the success of our high schoool athletics has been only partial is the lack of organization, and the fact that persons engaged in the athletic activities have not been made to feel themselves directly responsible for the sports and games that have been conducted. They have succeeded to some extent, but many times in foot ball and in base ball, the temptation has been too great to seek material from sources other than the student body. But there is being agitated at the presen time, the idea of enlisting our High School with the State Athletic Association, which states as one of its chief requirements for membership, that t ie school demand of students participating in any athletic sport, that they maintain a creditable scholarship. If for no other reason, this idea alone, should cause every student to desire that our school become a member of the Association. There is no reason why a successful athlete should not make a success of his studies. Regular attendance will, in most cases, insure a creditable standing in class work. Furthermore, the admission of P. H. S. to the THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 5 State Association would do away with athletic contests with high schools which have no definite requirements, and with whom victories have been won that have not benefited us in the least. Therefore, let this upward movement be forwarded by all, for we are all concerned in seeing our high school reach that height where athletics and scholastic achievements so blend as to make the school a clean cultured preparation for the destined vocation of the individual. THE DEMON. (An Actual Incident) But see! Yon slugger comes to bat. But why so tidy with his hat? Why shake and tremble in such a state, And nervously edge from the plate? Hear his team-mates loudly cheer— He swings, and punctures—the atmosphere. With fained surprise he takes his seat, His framed excuse, these words repeat: “Just as I swung to break the tie Some water dropped down in my eye.” Thus struck out Mighty Pettigrew, The Idol of the Sigma Nu; His papa’s pride, his mama’s joy, This bouncing, graceful, baseball boy. Paxton H gh School 11, Kankakee H. S. 4. P. H. S. had the extreme pleasure of a journey to Kankakee for th« purpose of playing a game of baseball—they did—in a down-pour of rain. The proud K K. K. H. S. nine was humbled and dragged down in the mire, but not without a little struggle at the very beginning. They succeeded in round No. 1, through the aid of the elements and a combination of errors in amassing a total of four runs. They succeeded in keeping this lead until round No. 5—then the balloon ascended and soared higher and higher, and when it all ended the victorious P. H. S. waded through a sea of mud, gathered up their bats and noisily departed, leaving their muddled victims to th mercy of the raging elements. Paxton High School 8, Kankakee H. S. 3 The game was played in a cyclone of wind. It was a repetition of W r6 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR former one played at Kankakee. The visitors started with a rush and scored all their three runs in the initial inning. Pitcher Kelso then tightened up and was very selfish ever after. P. H. S. batted the ball at will, and ended the game with a total of 8 runs Lundin was accidentally spiked in the 7th inning and was forced to retire in favor of Flora. The feature of tha game was the furious batting of Swenson—getting four hits out of five times at bat. FOR SCHOOL ATHLETES “To the boys I wish to say a special word. I emphatically believe in manliness, in courage, in physical address, but I believe quite as much in good comradeship and in a spirit of fair play. I hope that wherever you enter a contest you will do all that is in you to win and yet that you will remember that it is far better to fail than to win by any unfairness, by any underhand trickery. Keep in mind that it is only by persistent effort in the face of discouragement that any of us ever do anything that is really worth while doing. The fellow who gives up when he is once beaten is made of mighty poor stuff and if he thus gives up as soon as he is beaten in a sport, he does not stand much chance of success in the serious conflicts of after life. “The true spirit, the spirit which wins victories in after life, is the spirit which fights hard to succeed, but which takes defeat with good nature and with the resolute determination to try again. It is a good beginning for this serious work of after life if on the playgrounds you learn how to co operate with your fellows and to do your best to win, while at the same time treating your opponents with fairness and courtesy. —Theodore Roosevelt “Jforth Sttto thr Ciitht of illumiB' (Cnmmritrrmrttl Jlrtmram £aturfUui turning. Sunr 5. 1900 Chorus...............“The Kind’s Champion” (.1 . Watson) Invocation...................Rev. C. C. Jessee Chorus, with obligatosolo..“The Kvening Wind” (Saint Sams) Address.....“Young America and His Mission'' Dk. John Mekkitte Driver, Chicago Vocal Solo (a) “The Nightingale’s Song”...........A Win (b) “When Love isGone”.. G. Waring Stcbbins Miss Pordyce Presentation of Diplomas................. A F. Trams, Lincoln, 111. Benediction THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 17 Jlbrntifiratinu Sabi of Ihr (Haas nf 1UUU Name Distinguished Favorite Characteristic Occupation Ellen Anderson Size Talking (to boys) Leola Beach Golden Locks Pulling wire Nora Birket Giggling in B-flai Growing tall Edna Carlsten High forehead ) Spilling acid on i 1 her clothes ) Mildred Carson A kind smi'e Talking to George Feme Condit My salts, please Longing for Hugh Esther Engstrom Dignity Witnessing a 1 1 “pitched” battle ' Faye Flora Far away-look Giggling Lucy Frankliu Melvin Froyd Followed by a Jr. Strolling “Busyness” Writing Notes Joe Gourley Auburn hair Collecting hearts Edwin Johnson Roman nose Florist Lillie Hanson Good nature Singing Lillie Kelley Radiance i Playing the suu- t beam ' Ralph Keirp Promptness Teaching Mr. Baiuum 1 Leon Kelso Small feet Talking to Esther Ruth Kjellstrand Frown Cracking jokes Clare Moffett Crowing Farming Cleta Moffett Diligence Smiling Karl Moffett t Intersection I of toe-lines ) | Studying Mathematics Merrie Mills Bashfuluess ( Studying Virgil I (V. E. D.) , Ella Morgan Puffs f ‘ Eddyfying” Scandinavia Carl Stearns Blushing Sleeping Essie Shelby Grinning Roaming Ralph Stine t “Got the key I I to the Lab?” i Writing poetry Frances Swanson Curlv hair “Monkeying” Subject of Thesis The Burning Blush t What are the wild waves say-( mg? “Not Stern but Stearns” Women's sufferage Burke’s speech Picking “Stones” in North Dakota Base Ball t A Fluter who ( I flluted the flute ) S How to run an ) I automobile S How to keep young i The pleasure of j ■ flitting from -I flower to flower S People in glass houses I should say Not! | George the First Psychological 1 mensuration of the Universal j Poteu’alities J Great elocutionists To sew or not to se ? Fine Poultry How to wash dishes Spring styles k Is inan descen-’ ded from the ( monkey? Johnsonian jewelry Morpheus Blondhue (Hugh) | Beware of Gas- ] 1 eous mixtures! j A B X THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR S txrbatujra The Commencement number being the last publication of “The Reflector” for the present school year, we wish to assure all our Exchanges that we have enjoyed the reading of their columns and hope that the intervention of a few months for vacation will not occasion their removal from our Exchange List. Many criticisms have been made by our exchanges in regard to tho size and form of our paper and we have felt, at times, that they were not wholly unjust. A change has been effected, at laa:, and although we cannot be assured, at present, of its permanency, we believe that its desirability will be realized, and consequently observd in the future editions of the paper. The Lake Breeze, a new exchange from Sheboygan, Wis., is a thoroughly good paper and always contains a number of interesting articles. The idea of a German edition is a novel one, and is well carried out by “The Breeze. The Rayeu Record of Youngstown, Ohio, is one of our most complete exchanges. It easily shows the support and enthusiasm of the members of the student body in the school. The following article, placed in the ‘Jestorial’ column, is taken verbatim from ‘The Nooz’: Rex R.—“Mr. Woodham, do you think that the automobile will ever displace the horse?” Mr. Woodham—“Yes, it most likely will, if it ever hits him.” Teacher of Elocution (excitedly)—“Too flat! Too colorless ! You can do better than that. Try again. Now! open your mouth and throw yourself into it.”—Ex. The musical cigarette box! Every time you open it, it plays, “Nearer My God to Thee.” Money talks. As we’ve heard tell; But to most of us It says, “Farewell.”—Ex. Teachers cranky Pupils few’ Questions flying Zeros, too. What’s the matter? Don’t you know? Monday morning’s Always so.—Ex. Carl was on a visit with his mother and her friend was charmed with THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 19 the little chap. “Wouldn’t you like to stay with me and be my little boy? she queried playfully. “How much would you pay for me, though?” he said gravely. “Oh!” she said, “1 should think you’d be worth a hundred dollars.” Carl squeezed lip his eyes and sidled up to her. “Don’t you think, he whispered, “that if a whole boy is worth so much, if I gave you a good big kiss wouldn’t It be worth ten cents?” Teacher—“What do you think L’Allegro and II Penseroso represent?” Pupil—“Happy Hooligan and Gloomy Gus.”—Ex. _____ Teacher—Johnny, for what is Switzerland noted? Johnny—Swiss cheese. Teacher—Something stronger, grander, more impressive. Johnny—Limburger.—Ex. Clerk—Will you have your soap scented or unscented7 Maid (from a foreign shore)—I’ll take it wid me.—Ex. A Proper Remedy Old Gentleman—I want to get copies of your paper for a week back. Editor—Hadn’t you better try a porous plaster? Boggs—Since uncle died, cousin and I are in the same boat. Pat—Faith an Oi hope its an heirship.—Ex. In what vehicle did the man ride who was driven frantic?—Ex. Teacher (Phys. Geog.)—What kind of life is found on the bottom of the ocean ? Pupil (innocently)—Dead life.—Ex. “Young man. don’t you know that it is better to be a’one than in bad company?” “Yes sir, good-bye sir.”—Ex. Junior (coming from class-room)—I just got a zero for laughing. Freshman—That’s nothing. Junior—What’s nothing? Freshman—Zero.—Ex. The famous pianist had just finished playing. “Whai do you think of her execution?” asked the hostess of the tired listener. “I am in favor of it,” he answered feelingly.—Ex. Citizen—“Have you any mail for Mike Howe?” Postmaster—“No! we haven’t got any mail for anybody’9 cow.”—Ex. Don’t neglect your penmanship. A man in New York got $30,000 from a banker for being a good writer. It is not yet known how many years he will get.—Ex. ■Mr THE TAX rox HIGH SCHOOL EE EL El TOE O. J. BAINUM Chief in the vanguard of high school activities stands the honored name of our beloved superintendent, Mr. O. J. Bainum. Seniors have always attested to his honesty and have always so respected his integrity and personal influence as to make his word a criterion for all higli school codes of morals and action. It however remains for us in this, the final opportunity of our united career to make a public expression of our esteem and gratitude toward this benevolent teacher. Like a true teacher, his work was never ended. In the class room he taught; before the assembled students he taught and lectured; and to each individual unit he made personal appeals the value of which can never be estimated. Resolute in all his undertakings he never took advantage of his authority to impress upon the students the infallibility of his judgment. He has ever made them to feel that the position which this school is to occupy among the institutions of this state depends not only upon the wisdom of the instructors but upon the attitude of the pupils as well. In matters of discipline, he combined a firm disposition with such excellent tact as to rarely, if ever, cause any dispute over his decisions. And finally, as an example he has never fallen below his own standard and that standard is sufficiently high to make its attainment a true index to the character and noble-mindedness of any man. Like the climbing sun that each day rises to a world more grand, this teacher has striven with every new day’s duties to heighten his influence in such a way, that the pupils might feel and appreciate his interest in them. As Seniors, then, we silently affix our names to the ever-increasing roll of those who can and will revere his memory. —A senior. The Paxton High School Reflector Published monthly by the PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL (Office with Eastern Illinois Register) Subscription Rates Single Copies ...........................................................cents Yearly Subscription .................................................75 cents Editors-in-Chief .............................. Esther Engstrom, Leon Kelso Exchange Editor ................................................. Ella Morgan Athletic Editor ................................................ Walter Nelson Faculty Adviser ............................................... O. J. Bainum Business Manager ...........................................Tohn Karl Moffett Assistant Manager ................................... Melvin Frankford Froyd REPORTERS Junior Class ..................... Howard McCracken, Lou Hammerlund Sophomore Class .......................... Elam Stewart, Nanny Fuller Freshman Class ....................... Edgar McKegney, Lois Richards MAY, 1909 The Reflector wishes to acknowledge its obligation to the business men of Paxton for their liberal patronage and support of its advertising columns. Without their good will the Reflector could not be published, as the annual subscriptions would not meet more than one-half the expense of publication. We trust that the expense incurred by them has been more than balanced by increased sales, but if not we still believe that the good will of Reflector readers will in the end make good the shortage. PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY FOR NEXT YEAR. Only a few changes will occur in the personnel of the high school faculty for next year. Mr. Langworthy having resigned his position as principal to enter upon a college professorship in his native state, will be succeeded by V. E. Dudman, who has been selected by the Board of Education to fill the vacancy. Miss Hepburn will continue in the department of biological science and bookkeeping which she has so acceprably filled during the past five years. Miss Good will remain in the department of foreign language, where she nas done highly creditable work during the past year. Miss Fordyce will still have charge of the music, and Miss Jennie Thomson of the University of Illinois, will have charge of classes in “free hand” and mechanical drawing in the high school in connection with her work as supervisor of drawing in the grades. Miss Thomson is a graduate of P. H. S. —class of 1904 For three years she has been studying art at the University of Illinois with the view of becoming a special teacher and supervisor of drawing and art in public school work. Prof. Bainum will enter upon his thirteenth year as superintendent of the Paxton schools and as teacher of a number of high school classes. 22 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL RE ELECTOR Are you absent? Are you absent without a good excuse? If you are, this means you. There is a job for every man in this country, and all jobs are alike aren’t they? Hold on: you say, they’re not. You say some fellows hold down snaps. You say jobs are not all alike? Oh yes, they are all alike, every one of them. You’ve got to work to hold any job, unless you’re the exception, in which case the job has to work to hold you and in any case the job is just a little bit larger than you are whether you think so or not. Now you fellows who are holding down jobs on Main street eevrv night and holding them down so tight that it wears out the seats of your breeches—let’s quit work a little while and do a little figuring. Suppose we take, for example, .John and Willie. John comes to school every day, gets his lessons, we’ll say, just average well, nothing extraordinary. John likes books and likes his teachers He’s a boy, too, he likes to fish and hunt, and play base ball, and fight just like any other boy, but he comes to school He don’t smoke cigarettes, and he don’t know a billiard ball from a sky-rocket. Now John goes his four years to high school and all the while he’s getting a tendency toward some special line of work After while he makes a little money and goes to college Well he gets through college somehow and comes back home to make a living. He don’t know so very much but he gets along and one day he meets Willie. Now all this time Willie’s been living, too, but things don’t seem to go quite the same with him. He never went to school unless he had o, he smoked cigarettes, he drank a little now and then—not much, but then a little,—he played pool and billiards and didn’t care much for books, or base ball, or fishing. When he finished high school—if he did—he didn’t get through very strong. The teacher said, “we had to be charitable with Willie; and the other boys said, “he got through but I guess he left a good deal of hair on the fence.” He didn’t go to college and never wanted to. He wanted to get to work. Oh yes, he wanted to have some money in his pocket. He didn’t want to be embarrassed by mixing with fellows who had the money and he didn’t care to give up their company. So he got a job in a factory. He sneered at hard-grinding John and called hint a snot). THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 23 Now one morning about four years after John had graduated, Willie got into a little row with the foreman and was sent to the Superintendent’s office. He scraped his s� hoe3. took off his hat. assumed a very humble air and respectfully sidled into the office. He stood with his hat in his hand for about ten minutes while the superintendent’s pen scratched, and then gathering courage he addressed the writer. The superintendent looked up. Willie was staggered; there sat John. He put on his hat and shamefacedly walked out. Now my friend, you may not be one of these, but I want to tell you that you’re liable to be and you’ll find that it’s harder to talk to a hard-hearted boss than it is to a sympathetic good-hearted teacher every time. So just remember this. Tobacco may be all right for a disinfectant, but it’s mighty poor for a steady diet Schlitz may be the beer that made Milwaukee famous, but it won’t make you just the same. Again, its a w'hole lot easier to solve arithmetic with your head than it is to break rocks with your fists; and finally, your teachers and your books are the best friends you’ve got, outside your father and your mother, and they always want you to go to school. How about it? Can you controvert this? OBSERVE Tradition has it that “all Seniors shall occupy back seats.” But Mr. Rainum has it A B C D E F G, and you come just where the initial letter of your family name happens to jibe with the alphabet. Observe; This school is a democracy, consequently we are all (democrats?) Observe again: There are five pedagogues who are dumped into one ivasket and called “the faculty” for short, likewise every one who is caught whispering is always “talking to himself?” therefore there are about one hundred-forty monologues. There is a faculty board, also there is a faculty strap, both are synonomous. You come up before one and come down before the other. Like all “elevators” this one comes down faster than it goes up. Observe again; There are three feet in a yard. Freshmen then will answer this question. How many feet are there in a school yard? No, don’t go ask the janitor how many trips he makes when he cuts the lawn, and then try to figure it out. The answer is this: there are as many feet as a Freshman could count if he counted the feet of everybody who comes to school. 24 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR (Ditr (Cnnumuimurut (Oratnr Dr. .Unlitt UJrrrtttr Driitrr The Class of 1909 are specially well pleased with the selection of Dr. Driver by the Board of Education for their commencement orator. Dr. Driver has appeared before Paxton audiences several times in the past in connection with our lecture courses, and his return is always welcome. His theme for commencement occasions this year is “Young America, and His Mission . Those who have heretofore heard him can easily imagine what an inspiring address will be delivered on this appropriate and suggestive theme. It is said of Dr. Driver that “He is one of the extremely rare paradoxes: A public man who dislikes publicity,” but the following epitome of his life history, interests, taste, and character has been obtained from one who knows him. “ A man yet under 50, born at Mt. Vernon, 111.; educated in Boston; widely-traveled; an omnivorous reader; a prodigious student; like all people possessing the artistic temperament, a man of moods and tenses; fiaming-tongued when speech is required, but usually silent; witty, humorous, companionable when finally reached, but naturally a recluse, subject (we suspect) to seasons of profound melancholy and loving the northern light and solitude of his study with its books and pictures and their treasures; a musician of international repute yet rarely touching an instrument; distinguished as a clergyman and platform -orator; in religion, broadly orthodox; in politics, a Roosevelt democrat. “His semi-invalid wife is his sweetheart, Mr. Opie Read, the famous novelist and dramatist, is his next-door neighbor and chum, and he has friends and acquaintances in many parts of the world. “He has written some successful books, composed some popular music, and acquired some valuable Chicago real estate. “He has given largely of his earnings to charity, was for years the honorary president of The American Home-Finding Association, and is especially interested in boys and young men.” The message of such a man, to a commencement audience, and to a graduating class will be of more than passing interest. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 2 5 CHARLES A. LANGWORTHY As noted elsewhere in this issue of the Reflector, Prof. Langworthy, who has been principal of our high school during the past year, will return to Michigan, his home state, at the close of school. It is his purpose there to engage, next year, in teaching the more advanced courses of College English. Prof. Langworthy is a literary scholar of unusual talent and attainments; and in his class work in the Paxton high school, he has shown himself to be an instructor of rare ability. There can be no doubt that Mr. Langworthy will achieve notable success in some department of original literary work. During the past year. Reflector readers have been favored by a number of short articles from his gifted pen. The one in this issue entitled, “Your Vacation will be read and re-read many times by those students who love ‘brooks and books’; who see the unity of literature and life, the harmony of nature and universal law—indeed by all who have heard Wordsworth’s inspiring call, “Come forth into the light of things, Let Nature be your teacher.” “Your Vacation” is a literary gem. Its message shines forth as clear, as pure, as beautiful as a crystal in the glow of a noon-day sunbeam; and its verbal expression has the charm of music and rythm—the melodies of a heart that throbs in sympathetic unison with the pulsings of Nature in the Universe of Life and Love and Light. Thanks for this message; and, “may the choicest spirts of the world’s wisest and best, ever stoop from the bending heavens to bless and inspire O. .T. BAINUM. THE f'AXTOX HIGH SCHOOL RE ELECTOR 2 6 CLASS ORATION. By John Karl Moffett ALEXANDER HAMILTON—SOLDIER. STATESMAN, MARTYR. It has been said that events occur, but that ideas endure; that events are transient, while ideas are permanent in their influence and power. It sometimes happens, however, that events inspire ideas; it therefore follows that some events are of enduring interest. Such an event occurred on the insignificant little island of Santa Cruz, in the West Indies, in the year 1770. It wus only a tropical hurricane of no more importance than any other of the half score or more fierce wind storms, that annually sweep over the southern groups of the West Indies. Alexander Hamilton, “The Orphan Roy of Nevis.” a lad of perhaps thirteen years of age, witnessed that storm which tossed great ships upon the rocks near the harbor, which tore massive trees from their roots, and lifted villages from their foundations, and threw them into the raging sea. While the bravest men fled in terror into caves, the fearless Alexander watched, the terrible tempest from a sheltered ledge of rock on a mountain side. The passing event created so great an impression upon his mind that—mere youth as he was—he wrote a vivid description of it and sent it, unsigned to the only newspaper then upon the island. When the people read it, they were astonished at the vividness of the description. Nobody knew who the author was; but the Governor set to work to discover the unknown literary artist. When the youthful author was discovered, enthusiasm was unbounded. Funds were contributed by the Governor, the people, anj the youth’s relatives to send the talented young writer to the American Colonies to be educated. This event, in the life of Alexander Hamilton, resulted in giving to America the man of whom it is said, He, more than any other of our early statesmen, could do the thinking of his time”; the man whom John Marshall ranked with the immortal Washington. With the flash of the first ‘flint-lock’, which ignited the slumbering fires of the American Revolution, Alexander Hamilton, a youth of eighteen, took up arms for the country of his adoption. He immediately left King’s college. New York City, and for seven years consecrated all his energy, all his talent, and all his genius to the cause of political freedom. He entered the army a mere soldier, but it was not long, until his superiors saw the spark of genius in the eyes of this dark West Indian. He was placed in charge of an artillery company. He devoted all his time and energy to his charge, and it was but a few weeks until his company was everywhere recognized as the best that the colonies could afford. Washington became much attached to the modest and the intelligent youth. He realized the depth of the boy’s character. He admired the fearless courage displayed by this young hero, on the firing line. Washington became so infatuated with Hamilton’s plans and ideas, that he made him his Aid de Camp and private secretary. But Hamilton had not reached his highest. He was soon given the rank of lieutenant colonel. Honor, purpose and endurance—these are the tests. As estimated by these, had he been given the opportunity, he might have established a military career unexcelled in the annals of American history. Now look to Hamilton, the statesman. After a most deteriorating war of seven years, finance was the great trouble w’hich laid bare, the fatal vices of our political system, and it was upon financial rocks that the weak, crumbling confederation was dashing itself to pieces. Our credit was no longer recognized. Patriotic men, in public life, who for so long had stood by the colonists, were resigning in disgust. But at this critical moment in the life of our glorious nation, a statesman appeared whose political genius created THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 27 and put Into immediate and successful operation, a governmental financial |M)licy which has endured with little change to this day. As Daniel Webster so eloquently said: “He smote the rock of national resources and abundant streams of revenue gushed forth. He touched the corpse of the dead republic and it sprang to its feet. That famous birth of Minerva from the brain of Jupiter was hardly more sudden, than the birth of the financial system of the United States from the brain of Alevander Hamilton.” You know that oft quoted statement, “Hamilton could do the thinking of his time”; and how true it is! Well may we shun any attempts to demoralize the Hamiltonian ideals of government. Jefferson’s prosperity was the outgrowth of Hamilton’s ideas. The fundamental principles upon which the perpetuity of our government depends, are the outgrowth of the financial and political ideals of this genius. You know' of Aaron Burr. You know of the envy and hatred with which he watched the working of this brain that has never been excelled in the intellectual world. You all do feel that in the shadow of Hamilton’s prosperity there is a creature looking on with murder in his heart. When challenged to duel with Burr, Hamilton accepted against his moral principles. But he knew full well that he would be called a coward, and as he himself said, Just before the fatal meeting on the Jersey shore, “Who would trust a man in command in the event of war, if he had ever been called a coward?” As the morning sun cleared away the hazy mists on the eleventh day of July, 1804, the duel took place. Hamilton fell, and it was a fall that w’as heard in every civilized land and clime. Burr, his slayer, fled for his life. Like Cain, in the early world, with the brand of murder on his brow, he became a wanderer on the earth, and his name a new symbol for the taker of human life. We know that the name of Hamilton sounded in his ears Wherever he went. “Ah, the slayer of Alexander Hamilton!” exclaimed an Englishman to whom he was introduced, and turned his back. “Sir, I always have a miniature of Hamilton hanging over my mantel-piece”, said a French statesman, whose favor Burr sought. “By the death of Hamilton you have forfeited the right of citizenship,” said an American consul as he refused him pass-ports. During all the remainder of Burr’s life, he was shunned by his former friends, and strangers whom he chanced to meet, refused to clasp his hand. His name lives only as do those of the murderer and traitor of every age and time. How different the name of Hamilton! At the head of far-famed Wall Street, New York City, in old Trinity church-yard, there rests today the crumbling dust of all that is mortal of Hamilton, the Martyr.” The sacred historic spot is marked by a simple and unpretentious monument on which are inscribed these words: “To the memory of Alexander Hamilton, the corporation of Trinity Church have erected this monument in testimony of their respect for the Patriot of incorruptible integrity, the Soldier of approved valor, and the Statesman of consummate wisdom, whose talents and virtues will be admired by a greatful posterity long after this marble shall have crumbled into dust.” How true this estimate of his patriotism, his valor, and his political wisdom. Few in the ancient or modern world have surpassed him in these civic and political virtues. This estimate carved upon his tomb, a little more than a century ago, has been fully justified by the light of passing years, so also have the estimates that were penned or spoken, when the tragedy of his death, and the memory of his services, were fresh in the minds and hearts and sympathies of his countrymen. We know this to be true, for we read among these tributes, that the “name of Hamilton raises in the mind the idea of whatever is great, whatever is splendid, whatever is illustrious in human nature”; that “He was a man upon whom nature seemed to impress the stamp of greatness.” “His was the clearest head that ever conceived; his, the sweetest tongue that ever uttered the dictates of wisdom.” This head, this tongue, 2 S THE PA.XT OX I Hill SCHOOL REFLECTOR have moldered into dust, yet the deeds this great man wrought, will live forever. Yes, a century in the political deevlopment of American institutions, and governmental policies—largely conceived by Alexander Hamilton—justifies the probecy of a spokesman at the time of his death. “The name of Hamilton will not die until that dark day shall come when the name of Washington shall be remembered no more.” (Ihr Alumni SUill According to the last school report published, the first class to graduate from the Paxton High School was the class of 1878. It consisted of but five members, three boys and two girls. Edgar N. Stevens was a member of this class. The class of 1878 consisted of but two members, Julia D. Bickett and Florence Moffett, neither of whom are now living. The records do not indicate the graduation of any classes during fhe four years following. Bach year thereafter, beginning with 1883, has added its class to the Alumni roll. The smallest number after the first two classes was six, and the largest twenty-six, and the total number now to whom diplomas have been awarded is 370, of which number 139 were or are boys, and 231„ girls. The present class has the distinction of being composed of the maximum number of graduates, 2G Only two other classes—those of '0G and '07, reached so large a number. Your reporter was asked to gather up some Alumni Notes for this Commencement number of the Reflector. The request, however, came too late for him to make any extended inquiry. The following items of interest were jotted down in an evening's round of inquiry: Harry E. Dunlap, ’84, is now manager of the Bureau of the “New York World” at Washington. D. C. He has gone to the top of the ladder in newspaper work, and is author of a number of good theatrical plays. During the last Presidential campaign, he traveled with Wm. E. Taft, and was with him on his trip to Panama. Harry E. Hanley, 85, is associated with Day Bros, in their law office in the Stock Exchange building, Chicago. Stanley Sutton, '87, was manager of the Employment Bureau for the Illinois Steel Co. when last heard from. This company employs thousands of men—taking in hundreds of new men every week. Belle Mercer, '90, is conducting a musical studio at Jackson, Tennessee. William E. Nowlin, ’90, is working at his trade in Seatlle, Wa-h. Since leaving Paxton, he spent several months in the Philippine Islands. Harry E. White, ’97, is interested in the shoe business at Memphis, Tennessee. Chas. B. Nicholson, ’95, has been with John A. Roebling’s Sons Co., Chicago, 111., for the last six or seven years. This is the largest company of its kind in the world. Charley enjoys the confidence of his employers and holds a position of honor and trust with them. Harry C. Flora. '97, after spending several years in the IT. S. Army— part of the time in the Philippine Islands, where he was secretary to General Bell, has settled down to railroading on the I. C. R. R. He occasionally visits home folks in Paxton. Arthur White, '95, is practicing medicine in Oklahoma City, Okla. He Is rapidly rising in his profession. Ada Patton, ’97. is now on the library staff, as cataloguer, in the University of Illinois Library. Clara Tcderstrom, ’97, is now a trained nurse in Chicago. Glenn Bicknell. '02, is planning to enter Armour Institute next fall. Harry Hill and James Lund, ’05, will graduate from the U. of I. in June this year. Fred Langford, ’04, holds an excellent position as Civil Engineer with THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 2 9 the U. S. government on the Okanogan reclamation service project Helen Frederick, ’03, will discontinue teaching, and will spend a year in study at the Dekalb State Normal School. She expects to graduate from that institution in one year. Glenn Bainum, '05, will be principal of the Melvin Public Schools next year. Kthel Bushnell, ’04, will graduate from the Chicago Kindergarten Insti tute in June. She graduated from the U. of I. last June, and was valedictorian of her class. Howard Bushnell, ’03, is now in Memphis. Tenn., where he is engineering the construction of a large depot. E. J. Schneiter, '98, is still in Jacksonville, Ind., where he is inventing useful mechanical devices. We all know that he will ultimately succeed in inventing something of great importance, for he has it in him. Horace Bushnell, ’04, is succeeding as an architectural engineer in Seattle, Wash. He graduated from the U. of I. a year ago. Venum Lateer, ’03, is at present in Idaho prospecting with reference to a location for the banking business. Victor Laurence, ’02, graduated from Armour Institute last year, and is now engaged in the Electrical Engineering profession in Chicago. Henry Lundgren, ’07, is planning to take a course of medicine in Chicago next year. Harry Hill, ’07, of foot ball fame is taking a special course at Onarga Seminary. He is captain of the foot ball team. Glenn Mills, ’07, holds an excellent position in the Y. M. C. A. work at Peoria, 111. Morrey Pierson, '07, is studying law at the University of Michigan. Ruth Carlsten, ’08, has been tendered her old position as teacher of the Kemp school at a very material increase in salary. Miss Carlsten will take a special teachers’ training course at the Illinois State Normal University this summer. Lillie Carlson, ’08, will enter the Illinois State Normal University next September, where she expects to remain during the year. —Donald Bainum, ’ll. THE ANNUAL CONTEST AND DEBATE. The keen anticipation which had marked the weeks of preparation for !he Annual Contest and Debate between the P’atoniaa and Athenaeum Literary Societies of the High School had become intense excitement by the night of the Contest; for the performance of the contestants before their respective societies on the previous afternoon, had ma e it evident that the struggle for the cup would be one hard fought along all lines. Early on the f vening of April 30, a loyal army of Platonean soldiers, firm in their resolution to retain as their own the coveted silver cup, won in two similar contests, had marshalled themselves at the left of the rear of Clark’s hall. On the right, drawn up in battle array, swarmed the bands of equally loyal Atuenae-ums, sternly determined to wrest from their opponents that same silver cup. As the clans were gathering to battle, the audience was diverted and the players behind the scenes were encouraged, by mighty cheers from strong young kings. The volume of sound was most tremendous and amazing; and it would have required an earthquake register to tell which society out-rooted the other. There was a happy absence of hissing or any form of malice and nobody minded the noise. It promptly ceased when the contestants appeared upon the stage, and a tense silence which told the deep interest of all the audience, reigned thereafter. The contest for the serious declamation opened the evening’s program. Ruth McCracken, representing the Athenaeum Society, toll! with exceptional skill the story of the regeneration of Jpan Valjean, the hero of “Les Miser- 3° THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR ables”, as it was wrought through the pure Christlike trust and kindness of the benignant Bishop. Her portrayal of the wild, fierce convict, taught by long years of cruel injustice to fear and hate all men, contrasted with the calm saintly priest, was in point of facial expression, voice and emotion, a very excellent piece of work. The sad sweet wistfulness of the little crippled Gwenn as she wrestled with her problem of sorrow and pain, and the tender charm of the Pilot’s allegory had a pathetic reality as “The Canon Flower”, was recited by Merrie Mills, the representative of the Platonian society. Following the serious declamations were the orations. Wendell Phillip’s noble tribute to the San Domingan negro patriot, Toussaint L’Ouverture. was given by John Karl Moffett, the Athenaeum representative with a fire and earnestness that carried conviction with it. Opposed to this stood Edwin Johnson’s eloquent and dignified recital of Sumner’s lofty words on, “The True Greatness of Nations.” A solo delightfully sung by Marie MoRill, was followed by the humorous recitations. “The Day of Judgment” as it came during a violent storm to two small boys, while they were visiting their aunt in Vermont, and their joyous resurrection from the cellar after a fall through the floor of the chimney bed-room, was all very funny as l� is Richards related the exciting experience in the words of one of the young heroes. The laughable mishaps of the overconfident Mr. Meek during his attempt to prove his prowess as a cook, and his subsequent reduction to the proper humility—of a mere man, were humorously described by Lillie Kelly of the Athenaeum society. Clad in bright kimonas and gay sashes, and with big bobbing chrysanthemums in their hair, the girls’ chorus of the High School made an attractive picture as they sang selections from “The Mikado.” The song of the “Three Little Maids from School,”—Marie McRill, Lucy Franklin, and Merrie Mills—wa3 sung with piquant charm. Then came the debate, the last and most anxiously awaited of all the numbers on the program, since upon it the winning of the cup seemed likely to depend. The question to be debated was: “Resolved: That Immigration to the United States should be Further Restricted by an Illiteracy Test.” The Athenaeum debators, Esther Engstrom and Leon Kelso, had the affirmative of the question and the Platonean representatives, Walter Nelson and Carl Stearns, the negative In every instance the delivery of the speakers was deserving of praise, and the arguments both for and against the question were well-handled. We have listened to no better debate between the societies. After the last speaker on the negative, the decision rested with the judges, who were Prof. Dorman of the University of Illinois, Wm. Wallis, Principal of the Bloomington High School, and M. M. West, Principal of the Hoopeston High School. M. L. McQuiston, President of the Board of Education, D. C. Swanson, our Postmaster, and V. E. Dudman, instructor in Physical Science in our High School, counted the votes as they bad been handed in by the judges. The High School Orchestra relieved the strain of waiting for the judges’ decision by some good music. In a pleasant little speech, Mr. McQuiston announced the winning of the cup by the Athenaeum society, which had secured three out of the five points possible, against two won by the Platonian Society. The oration, and the serious and humorous recitations counted one point each, the debate two, making five in all. Of these the Athenaeum society won the oration and the debate, and received the cup. THE PAXTOX HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 3' (Our HUtsinrss fflauayrrs Very few realize the great amount of work required of the business manager of a high school paper to insure its financial success. Under the plan adopted for this year the editorial responsibility is divided among a number of persons The work of the editor-in-chief is shared by the four class editors who are made individually responsible for their respective class numbers. On the other hand the business management must, from the very nature of the duties involved, remain unchanged throughout the year. Mr. John Karl Moffett has very successfully and eificiently filled the position of Business Manager during the past year. In his work he has been ably supported by Mr. Melvin Froyd as Assistant Manager. The Reflector has always been fortunate in having for its business managers students of goood judgment and business ability, but never more conspicuously so than during the past year. It has been necessary, on account of the increased size of the paper, to secure each month, from fifteen to twenty dollars’ worth of advertising from Paxton's professional and business men. To solicit advertising, collect subscription, keep accurate accounts, attend to the delivery of two hundred-fifty copies each month has required time, labor, and care A formal report has been made to the Superintendent showing all receipts and expenditures. The balance which will be left in the treasury for next year will be somewhat larger than that which was carried over from last year. Mr. Moffett and Mr. Froyd are to he congratulated upon the good work which they have done for the Reflector. 32 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR THE SENIOR EDITORS The supervisory management of the Reflector assumes the responsibility of devoting this page to the Senior Editors, Mr. Leon Kelso, and Miss Esther Engstrom. Upon them has rested the responsibility of editing this issue which, in nearly every respect, is a departure both in form and contents from thecommencementnumbers which have preceded it. This responsibility involved originality of thought, anil required much more than the usual amount of work. Every page of this issue was carefully planned by the editors some weeks ago. This accomplished, the more difficult task followed, that of securing copy from those to whom the several LEON KELSO MISS ESTHER ENGSTROM departments of the work was assigned in time for the printers to make good their part of the contract, which required that three hundred-fifty copies come from the press by June 1st. For a variety of reasons, several changes from the original plans—especially as to contents—have been made necessary, and a few pages have been hastily filled. Notwithstanding these difficulties and various imperfections as to editing and proof reading, it is believed that the Commencement Number of 1909 will be recognized as having reached a new mark in the development of our High School paper. The chief credit for this belongs to the two seniors whose pictures give interest to this page. THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR 3 3 BACCALAUREATE SERMON Sunday morning, Rev. J. Harvey McCormick, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, delivered the Baccalaureate sermon to the class of 1909, at the Coliseum. In recognition of the importance and interest of this occasion, no services were held in any of the English-speaking churches. It was therefore a very large audience that listened to the eloquent and •impressive address which Rev. McCormick delivered, and which contained a message of special interest, meaning, and inspiration for the class. A large chorus choir, under the leadership of Mr. E. A. Gardner, sang a number of songs which in thought and sentiment were in accord with tne spirit of the occasion. The pastors of all the churches which had united in this meeting, took part in the introductory and general services. The sermon delivered by Mr. McCormick was upon the theme, “Heaven’s Vision for Life’s Journey,’’—a theme suggested by the scriptural account of Paul’s vision as he journeyed from Jerusalem toward Damascus—“And suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven.” The central thought of the entire discourse was that the revelations to Paul in Heaven’s vision to him are a part of the Divine revelation to all mankind; a revelation and a vision that should ever guide along the journey of life. The following mere outline suggests the development of the thought and the message involved in the theme: (1) Heaven’s vision revealed to Paul the ‘Risen Christ’; for, he heard a voice saying unto him, “I am Jesus whom thou persecutesr.” Tae revelation of the ‘Risen Christ’ emphasizes the three great, unchanging principles by which God purposes to redeem, sanctify, and glorify fallen humanity. These principles are love, sacrifice and service. Tae door tnat admits to the treasures of God’s love is Christ, and the vision that announces this door is the Vision to Saul of Tarsus. (2) Heaven’s vision for life’s journey revealed to Saul and to the world, humanity in its rela ion to God. (3) Heaven’s vision revealed Saul to himself. Up to this time Saul had a good estimate of himself, but this vision revealed three things about himself. First, that the ‘Risen Christ’, knew him so well that he knew his name—He called out of Heaven, ‘Saul, Saul, ” Second, the ‘Risen Christ’ knew Lis work, and had placed His estimate upon it. Third, all tuat he had done against the Disciples of Christ was against himself.. “It is hard for thee to kick against the goads.” (4) Heaven’s Vision reveals Life’s Supreme Duty: “Lord, What wilt thou have me to do? Arise, go into the city, and it 3hall be told thee what tuou must do.” Toward the close of the sermon the following impressive reference was made to the motto of the class..“Forth into the Light ' is the motto which you have chosen as your guiding star. In cuooslng the light in.o which you propose to enter, you will do well to remember that there are lights which shine off for time only,and such lights do not illumine the inner life. You will choose wisely if you choose the light which shines from Heaven. This light will illumine your whole life. It will lead you into those spheres of living, where the activities of your inner life will find their largest development. Your lives are not for time, but for eternity. Choose then the light that will not go out in life’s crises, but that light from Heaven which will guide you throughout the countless ages of eternity.” 34 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR Ralph Stine’s formula for chemistry Is F O a L. The Class of ’09 will turn out nine school teachers at least. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Trams spent May 1st and 2nd with Leon Kelso. Miss Nora Birket will visit relatives at Lawrenceville, 111., after the close of school. Melvin Froyd—“I have my cartoons finished, but I don’t know what the other girls are doing.” The Seniors surely had a good time shown them by the Juniors at the Junlor Senior banquet of ’09. Miss Lucy Franklin will start immediately after the close of school for New York to spend a month visiting relatives. The Class of ’09 are certainly glad that Mr. Trams will be present at the commencement exercises and will talk to us. Karl Moffett, Melvin Froyd, and Joe Gourley, visited in Champaign, May 21st and 22nd and attended the Interscholastic Meet. The class picture is all that can be expected. The class presented one picture, framed, to Mr. Bainum and one to Mr. A. F. Trams. Miss Lillie Kelly will teach next year at the White school, north of town, and Miss Feme Condit at a school two miles east of Ludlow. Ralph Kemp and Leon Kelso started out an a fishing trip. May 17th. Nothing was heard of the results except a ducking for one of them. Tory Bloomster would have made the twenty-seventh member of ’09 had she not been forced to discontinue her school work on account of sickness. The Senior Class can surely boast of at least three cartoonists as the cartoon heads in this issue show. Melvin Froyd, Leola Beach and Edna Carlten are the comic designers. While practicing the class songs, Mr. Bainum’s chief difficulty was in getting the boys to sing. Asking the reason he was informed by Mr. Stine, “The thing is so high, you can’t reach it with a step-ladder.” Mr. Froyd—“My turpentine wouldn’t burn.” Mr. Dudman—“Wouldn’t it?” Mr. Froyd—“No, I guess it was spirits of turpentine.” Mr. Dudman—“I guess it must have been a Divine Providence that kept you from getting blown up. JUNIOR NOTES. Faye Laybourn and Faye Sackett entertained the Standard Bearers’ Missionary Society at the M. E. church May 13, 1909. The class in English Literature have lately begun a study of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Mr. Langworthy (in Lit. III.): “Mrs. Browning has written a large number of sonnets. What was her principal work in this line Miss Swanson?” Florence (absently): “Silas Marner.” Miss Mabel Case was absent from school several days recently on account of the illness and death of her grandmother, Mrs. Leper. Howard McCracken (in German III.): “You can’t love (lieben) anything can you?” Did anyone see Verne Miss—Kisin-’er at the banquet. “Dux” Wascher still visits a Sophomore lass and incidentally his classes at school occasionally. Walter Benjamin still comes to school about once a week to find out where his lessons are for the next day. Walter Nelson tried sliding bases the other night in bis sleep and slid all the way down stairs on his upper lip. Walter made a touchdown if he didn’t make a home run. SOPHOMORE NOTES . “Something the matter with my eye.”—Lynn Corbly. Wanted:—Some noiseless rollers for my organ stool in room 8. C. A. Langworthy. Mr. Smith— Miss Hepburn is taking the Botany class out on a tree trip.” Miss Anna Johnston of Hoopeston visited Ruth McCracken, Monday, May 10th, 1909. We were unable to obtain any information concerning Prof. Corbly’s last visit to Saybrook. Our former class-mate, Grace Webb, visited friends here and attended the contest Friday, A(pril 30, 1909. The Botany class have handed in their note-books for the first time this Semester. We are anticipating good grades. Ruth McCracken represented the Sophomore class in the contest. It is needless to say that our representative proved efficient. The Rhetoric Class, having completed Coleridge’s Rime of an Ancient 3 5 THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR Mariner, will soon begin the study of Shakespeare’s Henry V Gus. Lindstrum is employed at Lundberg’s drug store. He will probably be chief cook and bottle-washer this summer at the soda fountain. Several Sophomores attended the Interscholastic meet at Champaign Saturday, May 22. Some attended the oratorical contest, Friday evening. On May Gth, the Botany class took a trip to Pollock’s grove. Their pleasures were brought to an abrupt close by a delightful (?) thunder storm. While playing baseball on Monday, May 3, Harry Stine severely sprained his ankle. As a result he has been absent from school several weeks. Miss Mayme Carson has been absent from school several weeks owing to a severe attack of rheumatism. She will probably be unable to enter again this year. Messrs. Homer Lane and Elmer Erickson visited in Champaign on show day. Elmer says he enjoyed the trip very much, especially the visits paid the monkeys, while Homer shakes his head and mutters, “The kangaroos and ’possums’. ” Mr. Langworthy: Miss Sheldon, what is the word? Mr. Keator (in low tones): Mum’s the word.” CLASS DAY, 1909 The class Day Exercises which wrere held Saturday c cning, May 29th,. at the high school were highly successful. The assembly room w'as appropriately decorated with the class colors. Maroon and Gray. Long before the hour set for the opening of the exercises, the room was crowded to its utmost capacity, many being obliged to stand in the halls. The Class President, Mr. Joseph E. Gourley, in a few appropriate remarks welcomed the audience and introduced the class of 1909. Then, under his leadership, the class song, “O Glorious School to Thee We Sing”, was rendered, the director lining each stanza in good, old Methodist style. The President then introduced Miss Esther Engstrom, who sustained her reputation, as a reader of marked ability by the rendition of “The Lost Word” by Henry Van Dyke. The class orator, Mr. John Karl MotTett, then delivered, in his usual convincing manner, a masterful oration upon the Soldier, Statesman, Martyr, Alexander Hamilton. The compiling of the class history, proving too great a task for one to perform, was shared by Miss Merrip Mills and Mr. Edw'in Johnson, who in their thorough grasp of interesting details deserve to rank with Plutarch and Caesar. It remained for Miss Ella Morgan to draw aside the mystic curtains which divide the present from the future. Twenty-six leaves, inscribed in antique Latin, sent from the care of the Sybil at Cumae, bore the respective destinies of this illustrious class. Unawed by the mystic atmosphere surrounding her. Miss Morgan made the translations with an ease and grace that would have charmed the Fates themselves. That the Muse is no stranger in Paxton High School was evinced by the poetic productions of Miss Lillie Kelly and Mr. Ralph Stine. Mr. Stine left the task of delivery to his fair colleague who performed her part in her usual pleasing manner. The class has reason to be proud of its musician. Mis3 Frances Swanson. Her interpretation of Cecil Chaminades “Valse Caprice”, was highly artistic and received well merited applause. “Figures never Lie,” to quote the words of the statistician. Miss Ellen Anderson. Miss Anderson presented a vast number of technical facts in regard to the class of ’09, under the four heads of Physiological, Intellectual, Moral and Miscellaneous. Her well-known mathematical ability was well demonstrated by her marvelous computations and comparisons. After this, another class song, “The Pride of the High School” was THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL PEE LECTOR 37 lustily sung by the class. Following this, Mr. Loon Kelso, in a few well-chosen and forceful words, presented to the Junior Class a section of the Atlantic cable, given to the school by Mr. Farrar, a venerable citizen of Paxton, and intrusted to the keeping of each successive Senior class. The response on behalf of the Juniors was given by the Junior President, Miss Irene Richards, who gracefully accepted the responsibility of guarding the treasured relic. A vocal solo, entitled “And I?” by Miss Lucy Franklin, delighted the audience. Miss Feme Condit displayed her own legal ability and the class generosity when in judicial tones and technical phraseology she bequeathed the accumulated property, real and personal of the class, to their successors. The third song of the class, entitled, “He's Married Now”, served to relax the tension of the legal atmosphere and prepare the way for the class cartoons. The artistis -were Miss I eola Roach, Miss Edna Carlsten and Mr. Melvin Froyd, each of whom displayed remarkable talent in the selection and ext cation of their subjects. The last number on the program consisted of stereoptlcon photographs, taken in infancy, of the members of the class. As each baby face appeared, i s identity was made known by Mr. Clare Moffett in an appropriate little rhyme. After this series, a group picture of the class as it now is, was shown. In the midst of the foregoing pictures, two photographs of Mr. Bain-11m were presented. One of them pictured him with his arm in a sling standing beside the cause of his accident, a tall old-fashined bicycle. In a second, however, his genial and kindly fjtce as is now familiar to all Paxton citizens, beamed tpon the assembly. The words, Good Night were then thrown upon tie canvas and the farewell song by the class concluded a most interesting ana impressive program. PROF. V. E. DUDMAN Department of Physics and Chemistry is THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL REFLECTOR Lindlow’s Cleaning Parlors Across from the City Hall SPECIAL SALE OF “,en'8 clo, es “ and Wash Dress Goods pressed. Ladies' work a specialty. Men's suits pressed. ED. LINDLOW, Proprietor DR. C. C. URBAN DENTIST Phone 303 V Paxton T. F. MOCK PHOTOGRAPHER Over Stewart’s Drug Store Paxton J. B. JONES TONSORIAL ARTIST Try an Electric Massage 125 S. Market St. PAXTON. ILLINOIS AT Vacation means more BASE BALL, FISHING AND SPORTS of all kinds. Just call in at Nordgren’s Hardware You will find the latest, catchy things at the right prices. Making special low prices on tents. All soda water isnot alike It takes time and care and experience to produce the quality Soda we serve you with. Our Soda satisfies and quenches your thirst, because we take special pride in serving just that kind of Soda. Victor Lundberg Johnson Bros. are displaying a varied assortment of pretty styles in Ladies’ Neckwear, consisting of embroidered and dutch collars, turnovers, bows, Jabots, ties, etc. Big line of fancy Fans from 25c to $1.50. YOUR PET CORNS Corns are often treated as though j they were something that had to i stay but could be kept in subjection by trimming or other expedients. Rexall Corn Salve This is a remedy that loosens up i corns, detaches them from the healthy 1 tissues and removes them entirely. Money back if the remedy fails. STEWART DRUG CO V GET A HAND PAINTED PLATE OR DISH. OR A PIECE OF CUT GLASS Just the thing for a graduation present, for the Girl Graduate of '09. FOR Graduation Gifts GO TO THE THE CITY DRUG STORE R. Cruzen 6c Son J E. A. Gardner. Prop. . PAXTON 0