Paxton High School - Reflector Yearbook (Paxton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1925 volume:

(Ehe Selector Published By (The (Class of 192 P. C. H. S. IJaxtnn, JUittois Bnlnmc umtetitij Present School Building, erected 189 7 The New Building Paxton Community High School To be completed September, 1925 EDITORIAL STAFF F. Edward Johnson Sidney Johnson____ Howard Benjamin-. Lorene Martin_____ Ernest Russell____ Clara Hammerlund- Miriam Given______ Otis McQuiston____ Dorothy Anderson. Eva Mull__________ Harry Croft_______ Virginia Benjamin. ___________Editor -Associate Editor Business Manager _____News Editor _______Art Editor ______Joke Editor .-Exchange Editor -Alumni Reporter _________Reporter _________Reporter _________Reporter _________Reporter IN THIS ISSUE OF THE REFLECTOR OCTOBER, 1924 The News Corner-Exchange Notes-_ Stories and Poems Editorials _______ Alumni Page_______ Jokes ____________ Advertisements __ Page 5-9 10-11 12-13 14 15-16 17-18 19-24 President______ Vice-President Secretary______ Treasurer _____ Advisors_______ President______ Vice-President Secretary______ Treasurer_____ Advisors_______ President______ Vice-President Secretary _____ T reasurer____ Advisors_______ President______ Vice-President Secretary______ Treasurer_____ Advisors_______ CLASS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS Freshmen _________________________________________Bruce Turner _______________________________________William Martin _________________________________________Helen Carlson ___________________________________________Glen Sexton ___________________________Miss Hammond, Mr. Garnett Sophomores _________________________________________Mildred Bess _______________________________________Edward Moffett ______________________________________Marvin McHaley ________________________________________Norma Ippolito ________________Miss Hieronymous, Mrs. Toon, Mr. Toon Juniors _______________________________________Otis McQuiston _________________________________________Kernon Watts ______________________________________Vernette Larson ______________________________________Harold Swenson _______________________Misses Gracen, Kerns, and Koch Seniors ________________________________________Irvin Johnson ________________________________________Lorene Martin ______________________________________Howard Benjamin ________________________________________Lyndall Holley ______________________________Misses Troxel and Sharp —Page Four— IMPORTANT DATES IN THE HISTORY OF THE PAXTON HIGH SCHOOL 1865—Prof. W. J. Button, Superintendent, introduced a few high school subjects into the highest grade. 1874---Prof. F. L. Evans establish- ed a three-year high school school course. 187 7—First class graduated. 1879—Hi� h School discontinued. I 88 I—Hi h School re-established. 1883—Third class graduated. 1889—First Board of Education elected. I 890—Hi h School located in new brick buildincr in room now u«� d bv eighth grade. I 89 7—High School took possession of present assembly hall. 1900---First class to graduate from four year ontional course. 1900---Fullv accredited by the Uni- versity of Illinois. 1904---Four-vear course required for graduation. 1908—Accredited bv North Centra] Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. 1912— One year manual training course added. I 9 I 3—One vear course in sewing added. 1913— Two-year course in shorthand added to commercial course. 1914— Typewriting added. 1916—Football banished as a sport. CORNER I 9 I 6—Sites for new High School proposed. 1916-191 7 — Paxton Township High School. 1 9 I 8—German language discontinued. 1922--O. J. Bainum resigned, hav- ing served for twenty-five years as superintendent. 1922—Football re-adopted. 1924 — Paxton Community High School. 1924--Contract let for new High School Building. “MOVIT”—“IT MOVED” The onlv rival the ‘‘Covered Waoon had w-� s the moving of the vocational building. The pedagogy students who were in the structure at the time of its moving felt queer sensations, similar to those when go ing down in a swiftly moving elevator. The vocational building was moved because it was on the site on which the school house is to be built, and for tHs reason those who suffered, bravelv went on with their ]e«� «ons, for there are alwavs hardships to endure for any needy cause. MR. HIGH AT P. C. H. S. Mr. Fred High, a lecturer on civic affairs, was here a week with the Chamber of Commerce. He went on the boosting trip for the barbecue and was the speaker of the occasion. September 24, he gave a Page Five— talk before the assembly which was much appreciated. In his speech he divided people into three groups—the thinkers, the ones who follow in the footsteps of the thinkers, and the non-thinkers. The thinkers compose five percent of the people, the ones who follow in the footsteps of the thinkers make up thirty-five percent of the people, and the remaining sixty percent are the ones who drift along or the non-thinkers. He encouraged us to try and get in the five percent class by studying hard in school, and also explained to us why we should co-operate and work for the good of others, not just for ourselves. After his speech we gave nine rahs for High. A large number accompanied Mr. High and the Chamber of Commerce to Cissna Park, Rankin, and Clarence. Wednesday evening, September 24, where they listened to the program given and sang several high school songs. AFFAIRES FRANCAISES The number of students taking French is very large, but the French I. class has the largest majority. During the term the text books will be studied and also topics from Le Petite journal will be discussed. The French II. class will read French stories and plays. Among the list is Colombia, by Merinee. The classes will also try to secure some French correspondents. Also a French Club will be organized. Officers will be elected as usual and meetings will be held every month at the different homes. At the meetings the club will sing French songs and plav games in French and alsa serve refreshments, which we hope will not be in the French style. A SHOCK What was it? A mistake! Where and when? In chemistry one day. Explain! The other day in chemistry when everyone was busy and all was silent except the necessary noises of the apparatus used, a queer sound Weis heard. It was a large boom as if a gun had been fired off. Several of the girls jumped and gasped for breath. Everyone listened and the room was as still as a mouse. Various thoughs were hastening through our minds. Could they be blowing up the trees in order to build our new school house? No, net for years yet. Could they be using some chemicals to enlarge the capacity of the old building without any efforts, only the preparation of chemicals? No, they couldn't agree on just what chemicals to use. Just then Edgar laughed and Mr. Garnett, smiling, asked, Was it the life of a test tube that vanished, and did anyone get injured? HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS Football was started immediately after the starting of school this year, with J. J. Swinney as co ch and Chub' Holley as captain. The team has the fight, but lacks experience. There were several who went out for football at the first of the year. Some had the old fighting spirit and determined to stick while others gradually dropped out. Mr. Swinney is trying not only to make athletes but better men out of the team. The team has played the alumni twice this season—the first game in favor cf the school, the second the alumni. The opening game of the schedule was played Saturday, September 20, at Hoopeston, Paxton being defeated. September 2 7 the team played Danville at Danville, but failed to bring heme the bacon. The schedule now stands as follows: Hoopeston, there, Saturday, Sept. 20. Hoopeston, 25; Paxton, 0. Danville, there, Saturday, Sept. 2 7. Danville. 55; Paxton, 0. Page Six— Onarga, here, Friday, Oct. 10. Paxton, 6; Onarga, 6. Gilman, there, Friday, Oct. I 7. Paxton, 28; Gilman, 0. Fairbury, here, Friday, Oct. 24. Fairbury, 12; Paxton, 7. Rantoul, there, Friday, Oct. 31. Kankakee, there, Friday, Nov. 7. Gibson City, here, Tuesday, Nov. I I. Rossville, there, Saturday, Nov. 15. Milford, here, Friday, Nov. 21. The boys really have the spirit to go out and win, and with a little more experience and the school back of them encouraging and pushing them, we have the promise of a successful year in football. It has been understood that there will not be a basketball team this year because there will be no place to hold the games. The Coliseum cannot be rented and as yet there is no other place in view. Our regret is unexpressable, but although we may have to give up the cup this year, let us try to make it up in our other athletic activities. MUSICAL ATHLETICS Perhaps you have heard the strains of a victrola floating in through the windows several days in the week. If so, no doubt but that your curiosity was aroused. That is just one of several things which Mr. Toon is introducing into physical training this year. The idea of physical training is to have better health habits and better body posture. In the classes, which will be held out of doors as long as the weather permits, corrective exercises e.rc taught. In rainy weather, Mr. Toon, the director, will go to the respective rooms and have one or two exercises and then he will give health talks on contagious diseases such as tuberculosis and typhoid fever. The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students have seventy minutes a week under his instruction. The two sixth grades receive training Tuesdays and Fridays, the seventh rnd eighth grades on Mondays and 1 hursdays. 1 he public will be interested to know that Mr. Toon is planning an outdoor meet for next spring. DEPARTMENTS OF NEW HIGH SCHOOL The new school as it has been planned is very large, attractive, and convenient. The building consists of three floors. On the first floor is the sewing room, cooking labratory, kitchen, cafeteria, agriculture, mechanical drawing, manual training, shower rooms, team rooms, boys lockers, auditoiium, and vestibule. In the sewing room there is also a pressing room. The cooking labratory is composed of pantry, demonstration and storage rooms. In the manual training rooms there are the finishing rooms and the tool room. The main or second floor is composed of class rooms, study hall, gymnasium and stage, main floor of auditoiium, girls’ lockers, nurse's room, ladies’ rest room, library, principal office, private office, corridor and vestibule. On the third floor is the chemistry, physics, and general science lab-ratories, biology rcoms, science lab-ratories, commercial rooms; third floor of auditorium, balcony, class rooms and toilets. There is no doubt but what this building will be one of the best in the country, and one is sure in stating that it will be appreciated by all the students who will have the privilege of attending it, as well as the parents and the citizens of the community. THE NEW SUBWAY The subway bridges are being completed as quickly as possible. The Pine and Patton street bridges are almost completed and will be open to the public in a few days. —Page Seven— The State street bridge will also be ready for use after November 22nd. The delay in this bridge is because of the concrete, which has to be thoroughly dried. The construction work at the Illinois Central station will be finished in about thirty days. The right machinery for the elevator did not come, so it will be some time before the work can be completed. LOOSE NOTES FROM THE LABRATORIES There are seventy-five students enrolled in this year’s chemistry classes. During the summer vacation the labratory was remodeled by the chemistry instructor, Mr. Garnett. There are twenty-five lockers, thus making three persons to a locker. Some of the study tables have been made into labratory tables to take care of the increased number of students. Shipments of glassware, chemicals, and bunsen-burners have been received. Just as soon as the new still arrives there will be plenty of—oh, well, distilled water. Several thermometers and lenses have been purchased for the other science classes. The biology class of this year collected a total of about 1,600 speciments. But the biology class of next year need not worry about the scarcity of speciments, for there are billions left. The biology pupils at the present are not having such strenuous studies, because the trees which they are classifying cannot fly or hop. A STITCH IN TIME The sewing classes are progressing very nicely and many beautiful and useful garments are being made. Many of the garments made this year will be put on display at the exhibit during the farmers' institute. There is no new equipment for this year, as the conditions are very crowded, but we hope to initiate some next year with the new building. ORCHESTRA AND GLEE CLUB NOTES This year the Girls Glee Club retained twenty-eight of their former members and acquired twenty-two new members. 1 he work is progressing very rapidly. The alto and second soprano parts have promise of being very strong this year. The Glee Club meets every Friday evening under the direction of Miss Troxel and Mr. Pierce. Miss Ruth Laurence is the pianist. The Boys Glee Club is also progressing nicely. There are thirty-seven members enrolled. They meet with Mr. Pierce Monday evenings. Although the first tenors are weak, the basses and other tenors make up for them. A large number of both Glee Clubs are hoping to develop into real warblers so they will be able to represent us in the Glee Clubs of Illinois Contest at Chicago some time this year. The High School Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Pierce, has seventeen pieces. This does not include the beginners who are working hard to make a place in the orchestra this year. ¥V¥ “YE GOODE-TIME PICNICS” Freshmen The freshmen and their faculty advisors. Miss Hammond and Mr. Garnett, went on a picnic October 2 to Kietzman's. Just about two-thirds of the class were present. They played several games, but the most interesting game was Eat,’’ with its big bon fire and the sizzling of the wieners on sticks around the flames. It became dark so quickly they decided to come home, and instead of it being 7:30 or 8:00 p. m. it was 6:30 when the cars reached town. But everyone had a good time in those three hours anyway and said, Let's go again next year. The answer was, Yes, let’s do.” —Page Eight- You upper classmen may think the freshies are green. Out there among the green of the wilderness they were not co much so as you may fancy. It won’t take them long to ripen. Seniors The senior class of '25 and faculty advisors. Miss Sharp and Miss Troxel, enjoyed a weiner roast at Pollock’s timber Monday evening, October 6th. They all went in a body to the grove. After the bonfire w-'s built a jolly circle was gathered around the fire and the weiners were roasted. The last course was served by ’’Bang.” He had the part of cutting the delicious pies and serving them. During this course table manners were completely forgotten. and after this act severrl of the faces present were very amusing. The remainder of the evening was spent by playing miny interesting and amusing games by the light of the fire. About nine o’clock the party broke up, and on the return trip many songs were sung by the group and also many yells were given— among them was the new senior yell, which is: U-rah, U-rah, U-rah, rive. We’re for the Class of '25, Boom! Bah! Seniors! Juniors The iuniors of Paxton Community High School and their advisers. Misses Gracen, Kerrs, and Koch, held a picnic September 2 I at Kietzmsn’s timber. Abcut thirty members of the class were present. The evening was spent in playing games and taking pictures and a few of the boys went swimming. About six o’clock supper was served consisting of buns, weiners, pickles, baked beans, and ice cream cones. The party dispersed about seven-thirty and all report a fine time and good eats. How about going again? Sophomores On Wednesday, September 24th, twenty-eight members of the brilliant class of sophomores had a picnic at Fredrickson s timber. This is a rather poor showing for the sophomore class, as there are seventy-seven enrolled in the class. The eats were as follows: Buns, wieners, marshmallows and pickles. Walnut fights were also enjoyed. This class always has a good time, so “Ye Sophs who were not present at this one, attend next year. A word to the wise is sufficient. IT’S DIFFERENT NOW This year Paxton High School has enrolled two hundred forty-three peppy students and there are many new pupils to help take the place of the graduates of '24. The school is run on a seven hour basis and every classroom is full every hour of the day. We have one hundred twenty-two new steel lockers. There are two persons to a locker. Each person has a shelf for his books and a hook for his wraps. This is indeed a sensible improvement, especially for the books. “ MEMBER ’WAY BACK WHEN--------------” We started to get a new high school? About 60 students answered the first roll call? Football was played on Stamey Field ? German was taught? There was a pole-cat mystery in high school? The first Reflector was published? George Papineau used to ring the school bell and there a popular phrase, Hee Haw. Papineau? Little Hughie Garnett entered High School ? Pauline Berquist had a “Frog accident in the labratory? Paxton played Onarga, quite a few fellows got knocked out, and the manager played without a suit? —Page Nin' EXCHANGE NOTES The Augustana Observer of Au-gustana College has been adjudged the best college news publication in the state of Illinois by virtue of its victory in each of three contests conducted by the Illinois College Press Association and judged by H. I. Harrington, dean of Medill School of Journalism of Northwesern University. The announcement of the award was made to the editor the last week of school last spring. Very nearly half of the total number of students enrolled in Augustana College this year are local students. There are 500 on the roll, which includes all departments except the conservatory and the seminary. There are 185 freshmen, 100 sophomores, 65 juniors, and 45 seniors. Augustana riedpath-Vawter Lyceum course is to open Oct. I 6. The new course contains nine numbers. Four numbers of particular preeminence will be Everette K mp, the man with a million dollar Pugh,” reader of plays and novels; Private Peat, lecturer; the Zedeler Quintet, and Wherahiko Rainer, the South Sea entertainer. Three organizations, the Augus-t=� na Male Ouartet, The Harmonv Four, and Howard Nelson and El-wcod Kraft, represented Augustana musically throughout fourteen states during the vacation period just past. The party consisted of seven persons and traveled in two automo- biles, covering over three thousand miles. Steps have been taken to expand the Augustana Museum and to have it open to the public for one hour daily. Those in charge hope to eventually have a complete collection of available relics and memoirs such as furniture, clothing, books, tools, and work of the early pioneers of the Augustana Synod of the Lutheran Church. —Augustana Observer. The English Club of the James Millikin University has secured Lew Sarett, modern writer and poet, for a lecture to be given March 31. This lecture will constitute the one large event of the English Club this year. The Millikin Conservatory is this year presenting the most pretentious Artist Series which has been offered Decatur for many years. The most interesting will no doubt center in the appearance of Jascha Heifetz, a Russian violinist. The second number will be given by Allen McQubas, tenor soloist. The first recital will be given by Madame Louise Homer, who at present is one of the most popular members of the Chicago Opera. A Spanish Club, a German Club, ir. addition to the French Club, are new additions to the activities of the language department. Thes clubs have bi-weekly meetings with interesting programs in Spanish, French, and German. There will be native speakers at least twice a semester —Page Ten— from outside the University to give addresses on topics of general interest in each of the three languages. —Decaturian. The number of students enrolled at Monmouth College is 410. Of the 410 students 254 are returning, while 1 56 are new students. There are 61 seniors, 75 juniors, I 17 sophomores, 144 freshmen, and 13 special students. At a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Monmouth College several weeks ago it was decided to rush the work of the new college gym so that the building would be ready to be turned over to the college for acceptance by the middle of January. Phidelah Rice, one of the greatest living mon-actors, appeared in the first number of the Lecture Course at the auditorium on Friday evening, October 3. His reputation is nation- al and he is recognized as an authority in his art. Because of his mastery of expression he has been ranked with Irving. —Monmouth College Oracle. The third annual Community Fair was held at the Bono school house Friday afternoon and Saturday, October 1 1 and 12. On Friday evening the play, ‘‘Nothing But the Truth, was given by local talent. On Saturday were exhibits of afi kinds, a circus and a minstrel show. —Bono Breeze. The Treble Clef Club of Hyde Park will sing over the radio from the Daily News Station, WMAQ. It also has engagements to sing at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church and at the December meetings of the Teachers League. —Hyde Park Weekly. IF— If I were an English teacher I’d just say— Your lessons have been fine each day; I’d leave all the classics on the shelf. And let MacBeth weep over himself. If I were an algebra teacher I'd just say— You seem to get better day by day;” And if a chemistry teacher I’d chanced to be, I would charge a pretty big chemistry fee. If 1 were a Latin teacher I’d find out If Cicero did all we read about; And if in history I should teach. I’d excuse all answers out of reach. This is what I d do, if I was— But I can’t be what I’m not. So 1 11 do as usual to settle the fuss And answer each question, I cannot. —Aline Kroon. —Page Eleven— VILLAGE ROMANCING Closely surrounded by tall, sentinel-like firs, the village of Golden Rod lay nestled in a picturesque little valley, lazily basking in the sunshine of a June morning. A few sages, the eminent and wise personages of the village, had already arrived at the Golden Rod village post office (which joined the general grocery store) and had comfortably settled themselves in the only available chairs with their corn-cob pipes full of home-cured terbaccer,” and their high-booted feet propped against the posts supporting the roof. Others, who had unfortunately arrived too late to get chairs, were seated on the steps, while some were in the back part of the store, in the little room where the village championship checker games were contested. Today two old-timers were settling a debate on the red and black battlefield and justice was rapidly being demolished by the king's horsemen. In the front room of the grocery store, perched on the counter, knees crossed, hands clasping the handle of a broom at the top, and head resting on her hands, sat Sally Jane Perkins, the belle of the town, and the daughter of Sam Perkins. And so you have the typical village heroine—always beautiful, always innocent, and always having someone fall in love with her. Sally Jane went several steps better, for she had many village admirers. But, somehow, they seemed unreal—so did everything else—as if only a preparation for the wonder- ful day when her Prince Charming would come riding by as he did in the books which Sally Jane had read. But time passed, and the only hero Sally Jane knew was the village lad, Sim,—that is if anyone would call Romulus Simpkin, the life-long victim of hay fever, a hero. He was slow, awkward, and homely, but dependable Hay Fever Sim to Golden Rod. He talked little, was said to move most when he sneezed, and in short, was a total failure as a representative of man. I hough slow Romulus was constant in his devotion and weekly sent Sally Jane his usual gift of lemon drops. That little token always kept a warm place for Romulus in a little corner of her heart, and she did not have the desire to hurt him in any way. Pages could be written of the varied and many changes that occurred meantime in the village, and perhaps this story could be more interesting if I could relate how Hay Fever Sim ' became a great man, or tell of Sally Jane’s wonderful career, but I cannot. And now, “nigh onto thirty years later, we find the village still a village with perhaps a few additional houses. Hard roads have come and autos are parked close to the general store, which still remains. Sally Jane barely escaped being an old maid, but today we find her among clean white clothes gaily flapping in the breeze, in the yard of a cozy whitewashed bungalow Page Twelvi with a picket fence in front and vines and flowers growing neatly around. “Hay Fever Sim” survived all obstacles and you may find him around the old grocery store where he and his son, Sim, run a filling station. Sim s filling station has become so popular that Golden Rod is Golden Rod no longer but Simp-kin s Corner. Sally Jane, the daughter, is generally found near the store daydreaming, as did the first Sally Jane years ago. —Lorene Martin. BE INFORMED (By John D. Rockabottom) Modern politics is becoming so corrupt and voters are so easily misled that it is becoming necessary to enlighten the people as to the true character and reputation of office seekers. In no other way can this be done so effectively as by the prominent political speakers of the day. At one time I was the most prominent speaker in the central west on the political platform. 1 always spent a great deal of time before the campaign really became warm to look up the true facts about those in question, and I always gave my honest opinion to the people of just what kind of office-holder each candidate would make. 1 was never so foolish, however, as to make the slightest assertion as to which candidate 1 really preferred or which I really thought had the most ability, because that would certainly have made me enemies and made me a less popular speaker. 1 am now too old to stand the strain of the exciting campaigns and so have retired from the political platform, although at every election the people holler and clamor for my much valued opinion of the new candidates and will not be satisfied until they have heard from me. In order to pacify them I have sent out John D. Rockabottom in my name to present my views to them. Mr. Rockabottom, although new in this work, is fast becoming the most noted man on the platform. He spoke at Paxton, one of the largest cities in the central west, a short time ago on the subject, Who Will Make the Best President? The entire population flocked to hear this great man and received his speech with the greatest enthusiasm. It was estimated that there were nearly thirty-five people present. His talk was as follows: Ladies and Gentlemen:—I feel it a great pleasure to be able to address such a large and intelligent audience. It is one of the greatest privileges of my life to be able to stand upon a platform and look into such a sea of faces as I am now gazing down upon. 1 have spoken in Chicago, St. Louis. Minneapolis, St. Paul, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville—in fact in most of the larger cities of the central west—but never in any of them have I talked to such a multitude as is now gathered together before me. Also let me say this to you, for it is the truth that none of these cities, large and attractive as they may be, can compare with the city of Paxton. It is the largest, finest, cleanest, most attractive and artistic city 1 have ever seen. Its public buildings show to outsiders the character, the pride, the thriftiness of its inhabitants. And so I want to repeat that 1 count this visit to Paxton as a privilege and an honor. Yes friends, I find it one of the greatest pleasures of my life. 1 shall always remember this visit to your city. 1 shall remember it all the rest of my life. I shall never forget it. No, my friends, I shall always remember it. No matter how many other grand and beautiful cities I visit, 1 shall always remember this one city, and no matter how many times in the future 1 revisit this same place, I shall always remember this one visit. 1 have not (Continued on Page 16) Page Thirteen— REFLECTIONS The year 192 5 marks one score years since the birthday of the Paxton High School Reflector. We look back on the days of its early history and find that it was issued for a number of consecutive years in magazine form, as well as of late appearing at the close of each school year. Records show that as a financial venture the first volume was not a success, but the following year, 1906, under the wise and efficient management of Will Lateer, all past indebtedness was paid and a small balance remained. The annual subscription price from l905-’09 was 50c, with a charge of 5c for single copies, but in 1909 the subscription price was raised to 75c, and that of single copies to 10c. Previous to this, however, the size of the paper had been eight pages, with an occasional twelve page number, while in 1909, corresponding to the change in price, the size of the paper increased to twelve pages. The Reflector now for the first time appeared with a neat and attractive cover; previous to this it was adorned with a cover only on special occasions. It may afford some interest as to the contents of the commencement number of volume one. The space was 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 President David Felmley, of the Illi- nois State Normal University, occupied prominent space, since he delivered the address for the class of 05. and it is in this same issue that we may find the account of the first Junior-Senior banquet. The early numbers also contained rhymes, class jokes, and poetry, as well as athletic and society news. We enjoy the Reflector today because in 05 William Glenn and Gordon Overstreet, together with John T. Vansant, conceived the idea of having a school paper, and firmly steered the new venture through the five numbers which made their appearance the first year. Now again the year 1925 marks a change in the Reflector to a magazine form, which is to be issued monthly. It is to be a combination of the Reflector and the Headlight. We of the Editorial Staff sincerely hope that this Reflector may satisfy our subscribers, and we hope also that they will boost and encourage our school paper. The policy of management which has always been exercised, we shall endeavor to continue------that of de- manding that our paper maintain iis standard, and that it reflect the activities of our high school life as it goes forth with our message to the public. We of the Senior Class of 1925 should deem it fitting to recognize, together with the school, in some appropriate manner, the 20th birthday of our Reflector,” which comes in February. Editor. —Page Fourteen— THE ALUMNI PAGE Hello, folks, are you feeling exceptionally peppy this year? With your help we are going to have an unusually good Alumni Page, and we shall need lots of contributions. Dcn’t be bashful. If you have something you want to say, stick it in an envelope addressed to The Alumni Reporter, P. C. H. S,’ and post it. We will take editorials, personals, pictures, jokes, or questions for the question box. Please sign your name or initials with your class numerals to all contributions. We take this opportunity for thanking the contributors of this month’s page, and please remember you can send in as many contributions as you like. Thanks for our first editorial. “Doc.” Send in some more. STUDENTS, ATTENTION! Something is lacking! That ’’something’’ is School Spirit! A great many of us, in fact most of us, believe we are doing enough for the team and school by going to the games; some do not do that, yet they think they have School Spirit. They have NOT! (To be continued) REWARD REWARD REWARD Whose sentiments are the above? Send answers to The Alumni Reporter.’’ THE CLASS OF ’24 AND WHERE THEY ARE ’’Bang’’ Benjamin, upon entering the U. of I„ applied for a position as chief cook and bottle washer at one of the sororities of the Daughters of Abraham. One Reb — What is your name? ” “Bang —‘ Benjamin. One Reb —(After scrutinizing gaze)— You're hired.” “Shorty Pierce has been pledged Alpha Sigma at the U. of I. “Hump Campbell, who has entered Knox College, has been pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon. Carl has a position as salesman in a large Ladies’ Department Store. Mug Kirkpatrick, also at Knox, (merely a coincidence) has been bid Phi Mu. Spaghetti Thompson has entered Lindenwood, a school for young ladies. What does she do in her spare time??????------------- Butter Johnson and Frank Platt grace the halls of “Chicago Tech. Although we have not been able to locate Fred Ericson, we have information from a reliable source that Fred spends most of his time hanging around a certain country school. — Page Fifteen “Em Wylie has been pledged Kappa Alpha Theta. She seems to have taken quite an interest in the Phi Si, Phi Gamm, and Beta fraternities. We wish you luck, Em. Arny Carlsten is serving an apprenticeship in Davis' Drug Store. He expects to enter an Apothecary School in the near future. Marion Piele, Viola Gylander, Winona Gardner, Francis Glad, Harriet Cain, Ivan Johnson, Goldie Carlson, Evalyn Turner, Bob Moffett, and Walter Swanson are staying at home this year. Arline Carlsten has a fine position with Moline Brothers as stenographer Bercile Burkard, Flo Lindquist, and Bessie Steward are atteding Normal University. Martha Belle Dunnan is preparing for kindergarten work at Oklahoma University. Pete Rasmussen is working for the Zitterell Company. Irma Morrison and Pauline Given are attending school at Wheaton. Doc Corbly expects to enter a business school. Ramy Johnson will enter George Washington University. Nina Mullinax is working at the canning factory at present. Gladys Hodam, Lillie Johnson, Phoebe Johnson, Sarah Mae Kenney, and Myrtle Stange have become the strictest (?) of school marms. Zetta Jones is working in Kankakee. Ebba Tinberg has a position a? stenographer. Harold Hagens is attending Mil-liken University. BE INFORMED (Continued from Page 13) only enjoyed seeing your beautiful city but it has given me the greatest pleasure to meet your fine citizens. Never in any other city have I seen such intelligent and thrifty people. It gladdens my heart to see that so many have come to hear me tonight. I certainly feel that I am very much honored to be able to address such intelligent people. I am afraid I am not deserving of so great a favor. I am to talk to you tonight on ‘Who Will Make the Best President.’ Now I have taken the greatest pains to make a careful examination of this affair, in order that my judgment may be founded on true facts, and my well formed opinion of the affair is this: The candidate who will make the best President is the one who is not interested in personal gain or in the welfare of certain friends but in the common good of the nation. I want to thank everyone for their kind attention this evening. I hope I have not tired you out with too many political records and stories. I always aim to come right to the point and not put in too many tiresome and misleading details. It has certainly been the greatest pleasure to talk to this audience. Never in any other city have I ever talked to such interested and attentive listeners. I want once more to tell you how pleased I have been to come to this beautiful city and to t=� lk to its intelligent citizens, and I hope that what I have said to you this evening will prove useful in the coming election. I thank you. —Frances Lindley. —Page Sixteen— REFLECTOR JOKES Hear your cook quit. Jack. Yep. My swedie went away. Freshie: “I don’t feel well this morning. Soph: Where do you feel worse? Freshie: In school. Teacher: Describe water, Johnny. Johnny: Water is a white fluid that turns black when you put your hands in it. Green Eyes: “The boys certainly fall for her. Wonder what kind of perfume she uses?” Second Green Eyes: Ether, I’ll bet. Miss Sharp: ‘And when Lord Chesterfield saw that death was near, he gathered his friends around him and before he breathed his last he uttered those immortal words. Who can tell me what the dying words of Lord Chesterfield were? Class (in chorus) : They Satisfy.” Two Sophs strolled into the Latin classroom. The first one sniffled, What smells so funny in here- It must be the dead language, said the second. No, spoke up the professor, It s the rotten grades. A wise man makes himself known by his silence, a fool by his noise.’ 1 hat is the reason so many seniors in American History think they re so smart. Clever: Say you dumb, did you ever have your head examined? Cleverer: Yah, once, and the teacher wouldn t let anyone sit close to me afterwards. Edgar R.: Do you know any- thing worse than having measles and smallpox at the same time? Oty: Yes. Having rheumatism with Saint Vitus dance. Small Boy: Say, I got an uncle with a wooden leg. Boys Friend: Ho, that’s nothing, 1 got a sister with a cedar chest. Prof.: What are you doing here? Learning anything?” Student: No, sir, 1 m just listening to you. Teacher: Jimmy, what crops are raised in China? Jimmy (rather loudly): Dish- es. Teacher (in history): Yes Old Jackson as I knew him was a fine man. Pupil (stage whisper): “Gee, she s older than I thought she was. Page Seventeen Ex-Student: P. C. H. S. cer- tainly turns out some fine men. Soph: ‘When did you gradu- ate? ExStudent: 1 didn’t; they kick- ed me out. Mr. Brown: What’s the idea of all the dishes on my radio? Mrs. Brown: So we can now tell our friends we got China on our radio. 1 won’t wash my face. said Dolly defiantly. Naughty, naughty, reproved grandmother, When 1 was a little girl I always washed my face. Yes, and now look at it. Bob, were you ever in love? “Yes, once. Well, what is love? Love is an abscess on a feller s pocket-book. Sure an what the divil is a chafing-dish? asked Pat. “Whist, man, answered Nora, It's a fryin' pan that’s got into society. Sunday School Teacher: Now can anyone tell me who made the milky way? Tommy: It was the cow that jumped over the moon. Teacher: What letter is next to H?” Boy: Dunno. Teacher: “Well think now, what have 1 on both sides of my nose? Boy: “Freckles, Ma'am. Teacher: What tense do I use when I say, 1 am beautiful.” Pupil: Remote past. Stew Pidd: “This match won’t light. Hugh Merous: “That’s funny; it lit all right a minute ago. 1st Junior: Have ycu got any thumbtacks 2nd Junior: No, will a fingernail do? 1st Mother (reading college son's letter) : Tom’s letters are always sending me to the dictionary. 2nd Mother: “That’s nothing— Dick's letters are always sending me to the bank. Little Winnie was being instructed by her mother, who was to receive a titled visitor. When Lord Blank speaks to you you must address him as ‘My Lord. Winnie became confused when the gentleman asked her, How old are you, dearie? And in a squeaky little voice she replied, My God, 1 am five. THEIR HOBBIES Mr. Spires—Law and enforcement. Mr. Swinney—Mostly enforcement. Mr. Garnett—Calling on those that don’t know. Mr. Toon— Too much talking in under-tone. Mr. Pierce—The three minutes after announcements. Miss Gracen—Minimizing the gum-chewing sin. Miss Kerns—Teaching public speaking and prohibiting it in the assembly. Miss Sharp — Bringing Shakespeare up to date. Miss Koch—“I can’t learn it for you. Miss Hammond— Permission to speak is not for the entire period. Mrs. Toon—Silence is as good as gold. Miss Troxel—Actions speak louder than words. Miss Hieronymous—Causes and effects. Mr. Randle—Looking wise. —Page Kighteen Wm.T. YVhowell Motor Sales Cov, crfut ion'jtui iSonicfy’d ct-vux- Paxton, III. Chas. Hagens Clark McFadden HAGENS McFADDEN Phones 108, 326 Featuring Club House Groceries and Queen Esther Flour You Will Get Value Received for Every Dollar Spent at —O— THE STAR GARAGE Phone 400 T. E. Larson, Prop. —O— Autcmcbile Storage, Repairing and Accessories Invite us to your car troubles WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? You want to buy goods at a saving. Goods that are satisfactory. You want prompt service. Quality goods. All these things are here for you. Eagan’s Hardware Phone 90 JORDAN’S Sandstedt’s Grocery For Fancy Groceries DRUG SHOP —O— Richelieu Brand Occident Flour —o— —O— Phone 69 “A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE” PAXTON, ILLINOIS — Page Nineteen— Trade in Paxton Paxton State Fcr Farm Machinery, Harness Bank and (5= 9 Heavy Hardware CAPITAL See Me $135,000.00 Chas. R. Stillman Paxton, Illinois Phone 164 Repairs a Specialty Call and See Us Phone 229 Established 1888 J fQa u ren ce §ons —o— S. H. HILL Coats and Dresses —o— Manufacturing Brooms and Brushes PAXTON, ILLINOIS That’s all we have to say, just “Coats and Dresses” —two items of interest just now. Our Ready-to-Wear Section is a busy place, showing the new Fancy Coats and Dresses. Come and see. —Page Twenty— FIRST NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $135,000.00 Interest Paid On Deposits COURTEOUS SERVICE FREE WATER You should drain your auto crank case from 500 to 700 miles. This disagreeable work we are pleased to do for you with either the correct grade of genuine Gargoyle Mobiloil or Cities Service Oils. Special attention given to ladies dri ing their own cars. WILSON SERVICE STATION CERTIFIED GASOLINE FREE AIR The Paxton Rubber The Great American Works Stores J. A. Swanfelt, Prop. —o— —O— QUALITY TIRE SERVICE W. E. Elliott, Mgr. Paxton, 111. — O— Nationally advertised Groceries at most reasonable prices in town. Kelly Tires Phone No. 3 1 The gift that carries the true sentiment of Christmas— Dr. I. D. Kelsheimer PHYSICIAN AND SUEGEON Your Photograph — 0— —o— Make the appointment today before Christmas shopping begins. Office over Postoffice —O— —O— RASMUS’ STUDIO Phone: Res., 375; Office, 100 —Page Twenty-one— FRED A. SMITH LUMBER CO. Ail Kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL AND COAL The Ford Hospital One block north of school house - O— Convenient for student car storage O— Car Washing Repairing When you're sleepy, go to bed; ARCADE CAFE When you're hungry. — o— Meals, Lunches, Confections come to — O— “Casey” Jones’ Cafe DUNCAN SCANLAN Pi oprictors Mean’s Barber Shop —0— When you want first class Shoe Repairing Hair Cuts a Specialty —0— —o— go to Quality and Service Ryberg’s Shoe Shop — Page Twenty-two— Young Men's Fall Caps The Fager Dry Goods Company —o— Powder blue in both eight and one piece type Dry Goods, Notions, and Women's, Misses’ and Children's Ready-to-Wear Garments. $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 —O— — The Dry Goods Store on the Comer R Larson Company Paxton. 311. —0— Paxton, Illinois DRUGSTORE Phone 28 PAXTON. ILL To enjoy winter’s great outdoor sports, be sure you have Winchester Athletic equipment. Hanson Lindquist The Winchester Store WAYNE L. HAMM DENTIST Paxton Sugar Bowl X-RAY. MTROl'S OXIl AND OXYGEX The house of purity and quality Phone 237 ®lvon Building Paxton. Illinois High Grade Heme Made Candies and Delicious Ice Cream —Page Twenty-three— Telephone . :{( PAXTON. ILL. Harry I tent Proprietor Andrews Lumber C Mill Co. Lumber and Coal Paxton Illinois STEWART DRUG CO. OSCAR H. WYLIE —o— Attorney and Counselor —For All— SCHOOL SUPPLIES Paxton. Illinois SAMUEL LUDLOW ATTORNEY AT LAW Paxton, Illinois THOS. T. LUNDE - o— Practice in all Courts of Ford County and the State of Illinois MEN’S WEAR Paxton Office: Sugar Bowl Bldg Market St. —o— Paxton - - Illinois —Page Twenty-four— She Steflector Published By % t (Class of 1925 P. C. H. S. Paxton, Jllituns JFacultif Number Unlit me (Imeuty EDITORIAL STAFF F. Edward Johnson Sidney Johnson____ Howard Benjamin_ L.orene Martin____ Ernest Russell_____ Clara Hammerlund. Miriam Given______ Otis McQuiston____ Dorothy Anderson_ Eva Mull__________ Harry Croft_______ Virginia Benjamin- -------------Editor ___Associate Editor .. Business Manager ________News Editor ---------Art Editor ______ Joke Editor Exchange Editor ___Alumni Reporter ___________Reporter ___________Reporter ___________Reporter __________Reporter IN THIS ISSUE OF THE REFLECTOR, NOVEMBER, 1924 Page News Corner_________________________________________________________3-6 Cartoon ___________________________________________________________ 4-5 Exchange_____________________________________________________________ 7 Crossword Puzzle____________________________________________________8-9 Editorials ________________________________________________________ 10 Snaps ____________________________________________________________11-12 Alumni Page__________________________________________________________ I 3 Literary__________________________________________________________14-17 Jokes ______________________________________________________________ 18 Advertisements____________________________________________________19-24 —Page Two— TEACHERS’ EXAMINATIONS The State Teachers' Exams were held at the court house on Nov. 7 and 8. The number taking them was rather small, only being about 26. Those present from Paxton were Carrie Bowen, Lillian Kroon, Ruth Horner, Dorothy Anderson, Bercille Burkard, Mrs. Chas. Brown, Mrs. Erickson, and Sidney Johnson. Several went with the intention of writing everything they knew, but much to their regret they were asked to write upon things they didn't know—therefore they still have some knowledge left. After reading the questions, many got cold feet and didn't write upon certain subjects but some stuck to it until the end, writing on all eleven. As a conclusion, one is sure that all those who are lucky enough to pass are fully capable of being teachers as far as gray matter is concerned, as it was a hard review and one had to dig around the corners for material that had not been used for years. A HALLOWE’EN PARTY On Tuesday evening, October 28, 1924, Misses Helen Newman, Dorothy, and Grace Darling delightfully entertained a group of their friends CORNER at the home of the latter on West Patton street. The occasion of the evening was a masquerade. Many queer and odd-looking costumes were displayed. The first feature was a large Detour which lead the guests in a round about way and up two or three flights of stairs. Fortunes and readings were given by Miss Cool of Chicago. Many other comical acts were enjoyed. The entire house was beautifully decorated with orange and black. Dancing was enjoyed the remaining part of the evening. A contest was given for the most graceful couple. Those winning the prize were Mildred Allen and Donald McKnight. Delicious refreshments were served and everyone enjoyed a very pleasant evening. Those present were Pauline and Marguerite Corbly, Frances Wylie, Dorothy Hill, Mabel Dunnan, Dorothy Anderson, Mildred Allen, Mildred Pierce, Dora Ireland, Emily Johnson, Frances Anderson, Ver-nette Larson. Ruth Hoskinson, Pauline Holley, Susanna Beagle, Mildred Bess, Eva Mull, and Otis Mc-Quiston, Howard Benjamin, Elmer Corbly, Arnold Carlsten, Harold Belton, Marvin McHaley, Charles Greenan, Eugene Martin, John Can-ney, Harld Parsons, Gordon Johnson, Lyndall Holley, Donald McKnight, and Walter Nordgren, all from Paxton; also Charles Lowry and Frank Hunt, of Gibson City, and John Spencer and Leo Coke, from the U. of I. Page Three— Supt. R. L. Spires Civics A man of mental means; but not so mean John Swinney, Prin. Mathematics He is a blushing strawberry blonde; we wonder when he has his marcelling done. Hugh Garnett Chemistry His specialty is explaining Hi S04 and Na 1 ; but he throws a wicked grading pencil. Dewey Toon Manual Training Whenever he starts demonstrating. he plays the tune— Ina Thompson Toon She is very religious because she’s sew holey. Kathleen Kerns Latin and English She is worshiped by all, especially the Latin I students. (Worshiping helps in the long run). —-Page Four— Helen Koch French and English Oh, Mercy! Will some kind gentleman assist me?’’ Martha Hammond Algebra She believes in problems of proper form. She specializes in Jewett roadsters. Mildred Sharp English A fresh air fiend beyond a doubt; she furnishes exercise for the students. They are kept busy closing windows after she opens them. Maude Gracen Commercial Subjects This calm, quiet miss is a firm believer of law and order. Her hobby is preserving the peace. Mcneta Troxel Science Favorite motto: “Oh Bugs. Hobby is showing others how to “Go bugs.” Ida V. Hieronymus “Cause and effect has effected more history grades than Dates' (both kinds). Favorite saying, “Now this is in-n-n-tensive reading. —Page Five— HUNTER PRIZE ESSAY CONTEST Mr. W. H. Hunter gave a short talk before the assembly some time ago, in which he announced that there would be another Hunter Prize Essay Contest this year. Instead of three prizes, as last year, four cash prizes of $10, $7, $5, and $3, respectively, will be given. Essays are to be written on Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, or James Madison. Quite a few students are already working hard on the essays. SOCIETY The faculty club was organized and Mr. Swinney was chosen as its president. It hclds forth on dark, gloomy nights among the Spires at the south edge of town. After a Sharp debate it was decided to let Gracen so that the club would have a Koch and to Hieronymus to serve Hammond eggs to the members so that they could endure the physical as well as the mental tests and be more able to Pierce the depths to which their joyful Toons and their Garnett banner led them. At the next meeting Moneta will sing ‘Til Take You Home Again, Kathleen. Did you see Mr. Swinney wave !.is hat when Paxton made that touchdown against Drummer? Someone said he lost his pocket-knife during the excitement. The assembly was favored by a visit recently by the chawming Prince. He surely is a bawly good old sport. The Misses Troxel, Gracen, Kerns, Sharp, and Hieronymus attended the O. M. C. meeting at Ludlow last week. Mrs. Toon did not attend because her membership has expired. A beauty contest was held at the last teachers meeting. Results have not been authentically given, but indications are in favor of Diogenes. THE OLD ANCIENT LATIN How dear to my heart is the thing they call Latin, When fond recitations present it to view; The clauses, the phrases, all dressed in their satin. And every loved ending that makes us feel blue. The high-scunding doo-dads and outlandish diet, The slave with a spear and the Roman who fell. The verbal gerundive, the noun crouching by it, Are hidden in Latin which 1 love so well. That time-honored Latin, That iron-bound Latin, That moss-covered Latin Which hangs on so well. —Page Six— —Grace Darling. The Girls' Club of the Georgetown High School acted as hostesses to the rest of the school, and the Watseka team, at the annual Hallowe'en party held in the gym on October 25. Extensive plans for the party, and appropriate decorations, refreshments, and entertainment were prepared by the committee. A special invitation was extended to the Watseka football team to remain after the game and attend the party. —Purple and White. At the first of the year the upper classmen of the Rantoul High School with the aid of the faculty planned a reception for the newcomers and freshmen. This was the first school party of the year and was especially well attended by all classes and the faculty. The party was to help the students become acquainted with each other. —Spotlight, Rantoul T. H. S. Experiments in underground radio communications, which were successfully made by the S. H. S. Radio Club, caused nation-wide interest in mining circles, and the club was honored with a three-page article, including a group picture in an issue of “The Coal Age, a National Magazine. —Springfield High School Bulletin. John Philip Sousa was in Decatur with his band for a matinee concert November 5. The concert was presented in the High School Auditorium under the auspices of the conservatory. Members of the Dramatic Council of the James Milliken University have selected a one-act fantasy, Everybody’s Husband, and a two-act production, The Gods of the Mountains, to be given as the home-coming play. —Decaturian. Did you ever know that the time-honored Rome is not much larger than Springfield? Did you know that Latin has three different pronunciations? The Cicero class of the Springfield High School did not until Mr. F. W. Meichling visited them and told them this and many other interesting things. Mr. Meichling has studied in England, Austria, and Rome. He speaks German, Greek, Latin, and Italian as fluently as his mother tongue. The appearance of the Chicago Operatic T r i o—Virgilio Lazzari, Margery Maxwell, and Forest La-mont—on the evening of October 23, in Augustana Auditorium, marked the beginning of this year’s season of artistic music. This afforded residents of the tri-cities, and students of Augustana the great opportunity of hearing three eminent artists in a single concert. —Augustana Observer. Page Seven— CROSSWORD PUZZLE The crossword puzzle craze is sweeping the country. Mah Jong, bridge, and all the rest of the popular indoor amusements have given way before its mad onrush. The students of P. C. H. S. are no exceptions and it has become increasingly evident that many of the student body are victims of this fascinating pastime. The Reflector staff believes in being up to the minute in all things and is therefore offering a crossword puzzle in this issue. In this puzzle there are hidden the names of your classmates. How many can you find? 3 7 7 U 6 17 1 6 V? - 1 3 11 37 V 7 ZH mm IS 4 b ZC 97 £( 9s 3.6 39 6 7 8 io 3 M - vy II ix 17 36 37 7 6 3 y 19 60 16 1 6i- 63 6S H! 17 93 6 13 lo 1 — S3 . si 60 CS 6r P� � 3 s ° 66 46 11 6 2? V yo 66 4 73 67 74 93 90 . 6! 9} 7C 71 63 7f 76 -ie 9 6 9S Horizontal Vertical 1. One of the darker colors (5) 2. A bird of prey (5) 4. The first man (4) 3. Not old (3) 6. Opposite of daughter (3) 5. Opposite of woman (3) 8. A boy’s name (4) 6. Not a daughter (3) 1 1. A verb—to exist (2) 7. To conceal one's self— 12. The earth; real estate (4) (Old English spelling) (4) 14. The bird that dropped th e 9. A water bowl noted for its cheese (4) beauty (4) 15. Girl's toy child (4) 10. Flaky frozen particles o f 16. Calm or sheltered side (3) vapor (4) 18. Move thru the water (4) 11. A girdle (4) 20. A Bible hero (6) 13. A preposition (2) 21. Gretel’s brother (4) 17. A common household tool (6) 22. Electrical units of power (5) 19. Sherlock Holmes’ right - 25. A male ruler or sovereign (4) hand man (6) —Page Eight- 26. A township in Ford county (6) 28. To sing in a soft plaintive tone ( 5 ) 30. Having no skeleton (8) 32. Relationship (3) 34. Explosive shell thrown by hand—well known humorist (4) 36. Verdant (5) 38.Past tense—meaning cleaned with a broom ( 5 ) 40. Malicious and criminal— setting fire to (3) 42. The governor's first name (3) 44. Nickname for Bessie (4) 46. One who breaks or manages a horse ( 3 ) 48. English for Castra” (4) 50. That which gives a clear singing tone when struck (4) 52. High in excellence; exalted in rank ( 5 ) 54. The bird which symbolizes peace (4) 56. Latin for who (4) 58. State Treasurer of Illinois (6) 60. A vulgar upstart (4) 61. To utter peevish complaints (4) 64. A pedestrian (6) 66. A melody; strain of music (4) 68. Small field near a house— a very small farm ( 5 ) 70. Queen of England, later part of 17th century (3) 72. An untruth; false statement (3) 74. A passing fashion (3) 76. Lair (3) 78. A popular confection with high school students (6) 80. Ungovernable; unmanageable (6) 82. Female domestic fowl—initial letter (2) 84. Lively, cheerful (3) 85. A former mayor ofChicago 86. A statement for a debt (3) 88. A young lad (3) 90. To take dinner (4) 91. Nickname for Nancy (3) 92. First syllable of the name of a well known carburetor (5) 93. Two or more horses, persons, etc., working together (4) 95. See (13) (2) 20. A term of endearment (7) 23. A Chicago judge who has spoken in Paxton (5) 24. Norwegian for “north (4) 2 7. A popular fountain pen (6) 29. A neighboring village (6) 31. A bird of the species allied to the swallow (6) 33. See opposite column (4) 35. The hero of the pie stunt (6) 37. A small pile of hay (4) 38. A lyrical poem or ballad (4) 39. Westward the course of— takes its way 41. Scund in body—healthy (4) 43. Another neighboring town where you don’t speed (6) 44. A company of musicians (4) 45. Strong taste or flavor—that part of a tool which goes into the handle (4) 4 7. That which unlocks (3) 49. A small mound or heap (4) 51. To puncture (6) 53. A musical stringed instrument (4) 55. Another male Bible character (8) 5 7. Where the policemen come from ( 7 ) 59.A candidate for Governor (5) 61. The universal car (40) 62. Prefix meaning son ( I ) 63. A person oddly dressed; to ridicule (3) 65. To turn to the off side (3) 67. One of the twelve disciples (5) 68. Corbly (6) 69. The hero of Trafalgar (6) 71. Seen at Christmas time (6) 73. Indefinite number (3) 75. To be victorious (3) 77. To decay (3) 79. Member of the Round Table (6) 81. A seat in a church (3) 83. Impersonal noun (2) 87. The upright piece of a step from tread to tread (minus one “s ) (6) 89. Possessive pronoun, feminine initial letter (2) 94. An explorer of the Louisiana purchase territory (5) 96. German for “and —Page Nin RIGHTS AND DUTIES People are not made good by law. It is by mingling with other people, recognizing their rights and our corresponding duties, that we make progress toward the ideal social development. It is by recognizing that our every right involves a corresponding duty, that we begin to be good. It is by applying these principles that we begin to be really worthy members of any social group. As an example in the political field, the citizen who has the right to vote must recognize the corresponding duty to vote, and to vote intelligently. As we apply these principles to ourselves as members of a high school group, what are our duties as members of this group? IF we have the right to leave books and other belongings lying about wherever we happen to be through with them, do we not have the duty of living in disorderly surroundings—and, also, occasionally the duty of hunting some one who has a key to the tower room? Similarly, IF we have the right to tear paper in small pieces and permit it to be scattered about rooms, do we not have the duty of tolerating such acts in the part of others On the other hand, if we have the right to lockers for safe and proper keeping of books and supplies and the right to clean and wholesome surroundings, do we not have corresponding duties to use lockers and to do our part in keeping all conditions what they should be? Also, we may feel that we have a right to a new and adequate building, a right to the help and encouragement of teachers, a right to pride in athletics, a right to a good, wholesome school spirit in all departments and activities, a right to graduate from a school known favorably for its high standards in all lines of activity, and possibly, a right to the sacrifice which some parents are making in order that their children may have these advantages. Should we not also realize that we have duties and responsibilities in building up and maintaining these conditions, and duties in recognizing the rights of others? Do we not have duties which call for a high type of respect for public property and for public places? Do we not also have the duty of placing school work first to the extent of being regular and punctual in attendance, and of being well prepared to enter whole-heartedly into classroom work and other school activities, thus making our work worth while and helping to make our high school one of the best? —R. L. Spires. Simpson gallantly escorted his hostess to the table. May I,” he asked, sit on your right hand ’ No, she replied, I have to eat with that. You’d better take a chair. —Page Ten We believe the first thing of interest this month is the reward offered in the October issue of the “Reflector. The winner is Lyndall (Chub) Holley, '25. We know that a high motive must have prompted this catholic (broad-minded) young man to victory and helped him over the nearly unsurmountable difficulties which lay in his way. To the mysterious prize we attribute this motive. Students, Attention Something is lacking! That something is School Spirit! A great many of us, in fact most of us, believe we are doing enough for the team and the school by going to the games; some do not do that much, yet they think they have School Spirit! They have not! School Spirit is more than the mere going to the games. School Spirit in its truest sense means Loyalty! Loyalty to P. C. H. S.! Loyalty to her teams! Loyalty to her in all she takes up. Stick up for her; support your team and your school. Talk about it. Get out and sell tickets for the games. Buy a ticket yourself. Don’t let your team go in the hole for lack of funds, which means lack of support by their school. Get other people interested in the team. Make them think that basketball, baseball, and football are the greatest sports going. Support your team. Make them think, make them feel, that you are interested in their success and cheer them on to success. No team can do ( as much as they are able, or give all there is in them or reach the top, if they have not the support of their own school. Show people you're loyal to P. C. H. S. But first, last, and always, You boost for your school in all it does. —Hugh Wells Garnett, 16. I he Alumni Reporter received a letter from Rachel Thompson, ’24. There seemed to be doubt in some minds as to the enjoyability of a young ladies school. Well, just read this: Indeed I am attending a school for ycung ladies, and I like it heaps. The school is grand even though they work us mighty hard. But best of all 1 get to go into St. Louis every week-end to stay with sister, and we have a marvelous time. Uno me— As for spare time—I never have any. I’m busy from 6:30 A. M. (Can you imagine me up at that hour?) — ( No, I can't, Reporter) till I I P. M. (?) You see lights are out at 10:30 but we use a half hour later for recreation, feeds, etc. (We hope you don't get caught on yrur Shindies as Miss Hammond calls after lights out feeds. ) At present we re playing off the tennis tournament. Don’t laugh, 'cause it’s hot down here. I play the finals in singles this week and the doubles start next week. (That’s the old pep.) “Also, we are planning for the Alumni Banquet during our Christmas vacation and are writing all the alumni to find out the best date.” I’age Thirteen A PEDAGOGUE MUSES Did you ever watch a school marm during the forty-five minute eternity when she queens it over her sixty subjects? Her castle is a con-goltum covered platform; her throne, a golden-oak desk; her scepter, an ink bottle; her power, a reproachful glare, combined with an ever present threat of solitary confinement in the office. Horrors! Would that it were solitary confinement 1 Wonder what an assembly teacher thinks about? Perchance her soliloquy proceeds thusly: Not enough air in this room. Guess I’ll raise and lower, and lower and raise a few windows. What has Hie done with that window stick now’’ I wish the patent on these curtains would work. Oh, yes, our champion whisperer is cut for practice. Nothing like keeping in form. I’ll have to give her a few dirty looks. I can t make her mad. I wonder if that s the sim; gum Bang had last week. Must be good stuff. I wonder what brand he chews?” Heavens! Why doesn’t that kid oil his shoes, or soak em. I haven t heard such a squeak since the Drummer rooters let loose. This is a weary life. What 11 1 do next? Guess 1 11 work up my arithmetic. Twenty-seven blondes. Thirty-three brunettes. Wonder why the Swedes don’t run true to form any more? This bobbed vs. longhaired race is too uneven to count any more. 1 wonder why Catherine doesn’t cut hers? “It must be great to be carefree like Perle Lewis. I wish 1 could attach an electric battery. 1 believe there would be a response to stimulus. Ah! Walt has finished his ‘Trib.’ 1 wish he’d let me read it next. There goes Garnett s alarm clock. Time to wake up in there. ’ That’s a good looking dress. I wonder if she’d be sore if I made one like it? Ah! He yawns! He stretches! Poor weary lad! He thrusts a dictionary into the air to indicate a desire to ask Gordon how his date turned out last night. This is a wiggly bunch today. I think 1 better get down and walk around a while. Maybe 1 can calm them. There—that's the bell, and 1 didn’t get my letter written today.' The deeds that are done. The words that are said. The mental recreation. The things that are felt, The thoughts that are thought. And they c all it education! 'S awful! Perfectly awful! .?• ¥ BOOK REVIEWS “Atia’n ng o Perfect Complexion” (Chrrles Grccnan and Wm. Martin) The mysterious rites and lotions by the use of which the authors have brought their complex- Page Fourteen— ions to their present state of perfection are herein discussed. In addition, the book is illustrated by a beautifully tinted portrait of each for the encouragement of the reader. On Human Foibles and Frailties is the title of a volume of brilliant essays by Sidney Johnson. Although two dozen of the failings to which flesh is heir are discovered and analyzed, Mr. Johnson’s satirical wit never lags but is ever sparkling and delightful. This scintillating quality is particularly noteworthy in the essay entitled The Futility of Love. “The Serious Side of Life” (Maurice H. Johnson) In this book Mr. Johnson leaves the foam and froth of life for discussion by others and devotes the 800 pages to such topics as The Tragedy of Misdirected Energy, Worthy Ambitions, and The Necessity of Will Power and Industry for Success in Life. This book should be placed on every freshman reading list. Happy Though Married, by Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Toon, has been one of the best sellers at the office book store during the past month. The library, also, has reported it to be in great demand by English students of every class. Effective Public Speaking, by F. Edward Johnson, will be eagerly sought after by all who have ever heard the author speak. The critic calls special attention to the chapters called Impersonations, and Keeping the Congregation Awake. ways followed with satisfactory results. St THE CHANGING WORLD The twentieth century is an age of scientific experimentation. Our ancestors in the Tigrus-Euphrates valley were never bothered with the theories of Pythagoras or the nebular hypothesis. Mother Eve with only her chosen fruit as a medium tried the simple experiment of convincing Adam that an apple a day would keep Satan away. Several years ago William Jennings launched a fight on the liquor traffic, and finally we had an amendment on prohibition. Brother Charlie was not so successful in his recent campaign for Vice. In Europe, 450 B. C.: When Greek meets Greek, then comes the tug of war. In America, 1924 A. D.: When Greek meets Greek, they start a restaurant. The cackling of geese saved Rc me when the Gauls entered to sack the city. Had the invaders resorted to modern sax, nothing could have saved the eternal city. When Louis XV., after a long reign of gross extravagance, said, After me, the deluge, he had no idea that America would adopt the national song, It Ain't Goin’ to Rain No More. The old three-mile limit would have permitted a battle very close to our shore but with the twelve-mile limit we now have a far-flung bottle-line. “Cures for Worry, by Edwin Tradition has decreed that the Bailey, will fill a long-felt want. In home is the proper place for woman, this book Mr. Bailey sets forth his The twentieth century also endorses com forting laugh-and-grow-fat the idea that woman’s place is in philosophy which he says he has al- the House—of Representatives. Tage Fifteen And Miriam, the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. (Exodus 15:20). And Miriam, the Governor, the newly elected, took the power in her hand; ard all the Klansmen must go cut before her with their symbols, fiery cross and lances. In colonial days a congregation would listen patiently to a three-hour sermon in church. Times have changed. The installation of icecream factories in agricultural colleges will probably explain Young America's preference for the sundae schcol. About a century ago Charles Lamb, the essayist, related how a Chinese boy. Bo-bo, having accidentally burned a shed and thereby roasted a litter of pigs, hapepned to acquire a liking for roast pig when he sucked his fingers to cool them after touching the hot pig skin. Since the time of Lamb the pig has grown dearer to the hearts of Americans. (The animal has, however, failed to make itself popular with one branch of the race, viz.: God s chosen people.) Great buildings are being erected, vast throngs go wild with ecstacy, millions of dollars are being spent, all because of this fondness for the pig skin. Sometimes college students are more enthusiastic over the pig skin than over the sheep skin, although the latter is of much greater benefit to them. While little Bo-bo was the first to realize the importance of a touchdown against the pig skin, succeeding generations have produced numerous gridiron stars—and the greatest of these is Grange. Bible School Teacher: “What was the tower of Babel? ' Bright Willie: “Wasn’t that the place where Solomon kept his five hundred wives? MUSING Oh, I've often caught myself dreaming Of hills and valleys and brooks. Of forests and lakes and mountains. Of streams and vine-covered nooks. Where the elfs of Nature ramble about. Where spirits and brownies run rife, And oh, how I'd like to forget about books And join in their freedom of life. 1 picture myself in the big out-of-doors. Miles from class-rooms and bells. And I see myself, as 1 dream along. With the fairies in the dells. I breathe the pure air from the hills, I drink in the sunshine and dew, 1 loaf neath the shade of a cypress, Or I bask under clear skies of blue. I picture myself on a still, placid lake, A-casting for pickerel or bass. And I watch like a child the ripples I make On this mirror of unblemished glass. I watch a frightened rabbit scoot, Or a hawk fly high above; Perchance 1 hear a meadow lark A-calling to his Love. Oh, I’m out again in God s wonderland. And my heart is thrilled and pleased. For there’s music in every rustle Of every leaf on the trees. All nature's ablaze with color- Green, brown, and deepest red; And 1 wonder if where yon summac grows Some Caesar fell and bled. And thus in ecstasy I dream. Content unto the day. Until my Latin teacher's voice Awakes me with a Hey—wake up —classes are passing. Page Sixteen DID YOU KNOW THAT— “Walt Nordgren is a man of letters these days? Geo. Wimer is a geometry shark? “Bud Croft can pronounce big words? Helen Newman has a hard time in school? Mabel Dunnan likes Gibson City? Eleanor Larson doesn’t like the boys? Jawn Swinney never loafs down town ? Raymond King likes the girls but is bashful? Norman Swanson is very quiet? Miss Gracen never corrected any student? Helen Swanson doesn't like to whisper? Eva Mull likes to play baseball? Chub Holly doesn’t like many girls? Kenny Clark doesn't like athletics? Condon Guy never, never boasts’’ Lillie Volden is loud and boistrous? Norma Ippolito never talks to Her bert Kemp? Mr. Spires likes to sing? Irvin Johnson sometimes goes to Rankin? Don McKnight wears his socks like a prince? Mildred Bess never writes a note? Mildred Erickson never stays out late? Elmer Magnussen doesn’t like candy? Red Campbell is again making As? Mac McHaley is net a shiek? Emily Johnson seldom ever talks? Dora Ireland is not conscientious? Miss Sharp never assigns hard lessons? Harold Parsons and Ed Moffett never act cute? Sid and Ed Johnson never argue? Things are not always what they seem? No two people are alike? Everyone has a peculiarity? Some people should never try to write poetry? The above is all in fun? This is the end? MY DAD’S PIPE My dad’s pipe was a great temptation, I decided to give it an examination. I puffed a few times in exploration. This was followed by contemplation. To be like my dad was a source of desperation, I then smoked with rapid respiration. This was followed by great exhilaration. And a few moments more by captivation. A peculiar feeling caused an exploitation. And then, O ther. came suffocation. Along with this came cold perspiration. And after that an elimination. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP Where is more fertile ground for the cultivation of good sportsmanship than in high school? There is an answer to this question, which is this—“On the Athletic Field. On the athletic field good sportsmanship is cultivated or should be. On the athletic field we stick together and root for our team. Are we not all united for one purpose? We are. Do we razz the other side? Not if we re true sports. Good sportsmanship means not only rooting for our team but treating the other side in the right manner. What is this manner? It is not to razz the opposing team and referee. It is to treat the visitors to the best we have and not to “crab about the treatment of our boys in other towns. Good sportsmanship is a state of mind, because we must believe we are good sports before we can put our thoughts and actions to test. We must think our team better than any other, of course, but good sportsmanship does not permit our lording it over the other side. Good sportsmanship is seeing the best in everything and everyone. —Vernette Larson. —Page Seventeen— Kriss: “I don’t think he knows much. Kross: 1 believe he doesn't even suspect anything. Judge: Why did you stick your knife in this man ’ Prisoner: Well, 1 heard the po- lice coming and I had to hide it somewhere. ed to ycur singing I seemed to hear the dear old gate creaking in the wind. It is useless for the authorities to argue against the short sleeved dress. The constitution states: The right to beir arms shall not be interfered with. Which is all right as far as it goes. I say Bertie, old deah, what are you growing those whiskers for? Oh, Freddie, old bean, it’s a dashed nuisance, but the pater started such a row over my hanging about doing nothing at all. Grandma: Charlie, do ycu say your prayers at night before you go to bed? Charlie: No, 1 say them in the morning, the same as dad. Grandma: What does your father say in the morning? Charlie: Oh, Lord, how I hate to get up.” “Pa sent me for a piece of rope like this. How much does he want? Just enough to reach from the calf to the fence. Perfectly well meaning old lady: Thank you so much for your song, my dear. It took me back to my childhood days on my father's farm, and when I shut my eyes and listen- Swinney (perusing the menu): How s the chicken tonight? Waitress: Oh, pretty good; how’re you? Stiegman: “Sneagle. Stephens: Snotneagle, snowl. Wayne M.: Sneither, snos- trich. Ode (Owed) to the Landlady 'On Monday it was bread On gravy. On Tuesday, t'was gravy On bread. On Wednesday and Thursday I was gravy on toast. But that's only gravy On bread! On Friday, I said To the landlady: Won’t you please Give something instead? And when Saturday dawned 1 got gravy— G-g-gravy without any bread. I thank you. —Hamgravy, 112. —Page Eighteen— MiTi hovV£ll Motor Sales Co$ c.rfut uftsjed c' rd dXUei ’d cr-rtce-Paxton, III Chas. Hagens Clark McFadden HAGENS McFADDEN Phones 108, 326 Featuring Club House Groceries and Queen Esther Flour WHEN YOU WANT GOOD WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? EATS FOR YOUR PARTIES You want to buy goods at a saving. —O— Goods that are satisfactory. You See want prompt service. Quality goods. All these things are here for you. Ryberg’s Cafe Eagan’s Hardware The House of Purity in Food Phone 90 JORDAN’S Sandstedt’s Grocery DRUG SHOP For Frncy Groceries —O— —o— “A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE” Richelieu Brand Occident Flour —O— Phone 69 PAXTON. ILLINOIS —Pase Nineteen— If it’s NEW Look for it at “Sandberg’s” We don’t skip a thing If it's a cap—it’s the new Dawes” eight quarter model. Balloon type Oxfords in the new light tans. Socky Socks—your kind, the new weaves in silk and wool and your color, in London tan or any other new shade. Come in and see the new wide leg Corduroy Pant for school—then, too, the new Slip-overs and Blazers. A. E. SANDBERG Paxton’s Young Men’s Store Phone 229 Established 1888 S. H. HILL Manufacturing Brooms and Brushes S3 PAXTON, ILLINOIS Paxton State Bank (5= 9 CAPITAL $135,000.00 (5= =2 Call and See Us Page Twenty— FIRST NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $135,000.00 Interest Paid On Deposits COURTEOUS SERVICE FREE WATER You should drain your auto crank case from 500 to 700 miles. This dis- agreeable work we are pleased to do for you with either the correct grade of genuine Gargoyle Mobiloil or Cities Service Oils. Special attention given to ladies driving their own cars. WILSON SERVICE STATION CERTIFIED GASOLINE FREE AIR Newman Danielson The Great American Stores Dealers in o— FURNITURE OF QUALITY W. E. Elliott, Mgr. Paxton, 111. ” O' —O— Nationally advertised Groceries at most reasonable prices in town. Undertaking a Specialty Phone No. 3 1 The gift that carries the true Dr. I. D. Kelsheimer sentiment of Christmas— PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Your Photograph —0— —o— Make the appointment today before Office over Postoffice Christmas shopping begins. n —O— RASMUS’ STUDIO Phone: Res., 375; Office, 100 —Page Twenty-om FRED A. SMITH The Ford Hospital LUMBER CO. Fred Obcnland, Prop. One block north of school house £ • • - O— CONVENIENT FOR STUDENT CAR STORAGE Ail Kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL AND COAL - o— Car Washing Repairing Paxton Variety Store (J. G. Garnett Son) — O— ARCADE CAFE —o— Meals, Lunches, Confections Art Needlework Dry Goods Specialties Notions —O— DUNCAN SCANLAN Pi oprietors Means’ Barber Shop —o— Say it with Flowers —O— E. B. Morgan Floral Co. Hair Cuts a Specialty —o— —o— Plants Cut Flowers Quality and Service Phnoe 1 2 Page Twenty-two— Blazers-- They have a particular appeal for Students Another shipment received $5.00 to $8.50 R Larson Company Paxton. Jll. WRIGHT’S ICE CREAM 100% Pure I no % Clean Get it at all Fountains WAYNE L. HAMM DENTIST X-RAY, NITROUS OXID AND OXYGEN Phone 237 Given HuiMing Paxton, Illinois Do Your Christinas Shopping Early —o— Gift suggestions arriving almost daily —o— The Fager Dry Goods Co. On the Corner To enjoy winter s great outdoor sports, be sure you have Winchester Athletic equipment. Hanson Lindquist The Winchester Store Martin Eddy —O— GARAGE _o— Everything for Automobiles Phone 153 Page Twenty-three— HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR EVERY ONE Sensible, practical Gifts are always appreciated This store is headquarters for Gifts of that kind A. H NELSON FARMERS MERCHANTS BANK Capital and Surplus $50,000.00 We Solicit Your Business G. W. Benjamin Son OSCAR H. WYLIE FRESH OYSTERS HOME KILLED BEEF Attorney and Counselor Phone 62 Paxton. Illinois Rusk Variety Store MOST MODERN — SHOE REPAIRING Santa Claus’ at Headquarters LIND’S SHOE SHOP _page Twenty-four— ®he iKeflectnr Published By ®hc (£htss of 1925 P. C. H. S. JJaxton, SUutoia IFreshmatt Number Bulmne Ufuienty EDITORIAL STAFF F. Edward Johnson____________________________ Sidney Johnson_______________________________ Howard Benjamin______________________________ Lorene Martin________________________________ Ernest Russell_______________________________ Clara Hammerlund_____________________________ Miriam Given_________________________________ Otis McQuiston_______________________________ Dorothy Anderson_____________________________ Eva Mull_____________________________________ Harry Croft__________________________________ Virginia Benjamin____________________________ ___________Editor -Associate Editor Business Manager -----News Editor -------Art Editor ______Joke Editor -Exchange Editor -Alumni Reporter _________Reporter _________Reporter _________Reporter _________Reporter IN THIS ISSUE OF THE REFLECTOR, DECEMBER, 1924 Page Freshman Signatures________________________________________________________ 3 The News Corner___________________________________________________________4.6 Exchange___________________________________________________________________ 7 The Question Box___________________________________________________________ 8 Santa Claus Letter_________________________________________________________ 9 Editorials_________________________________________________________________ 1 0 Freshman Snaps_____________________________________________________________ | | Alumni News________________________________________________________________ | 2 News of Other Schools___________________________________________________ 13 Some Recent Books_______________________________________________________14-15 New Year’s Resolutions_____________________________________________________ | £ Jokes-------------------------------------------------------------------,7-l8 Advertisements______________________________ IQ 74 —Page Two— y jj r f VV XMn a J I j a JL lljrwJjaA vrj. ]) ks+yJ-' $L a4 e=hfVvt ijti | (J{ ( A-M AjA • ' Q-O QJLGLS tZcL - bt7 -' • Ae-fO'W ea. jcXxy M n. _SLSL. JLi v Sv-i'-yfc Dsi U$ ------- CJhuMCl % IA0X $Ac CC' t7y l yvC (y klx p p vY o js Ijhli IjLol l Lt UTL n f -j Cit yu u jb Usv i OOC l£ � OvV Ufl-. 4A d 2« ?t� 0 , 7 cL r r 7 aA - v £f Jhj-£ vy ou c o- a£ -d M k+v)- (j£uyy . @ |wj C a 4v 7'Cv-o-trrv' _ Se-?5 Xoc Kx y- J r a . 44£a„.7 eJL4 ■ P2 V?H(a� ls. • jkJU AM. - ‘ t y U- yni vW 4m jtv«A —Page Three— THE BLUE AND THE GRAY On Tuesday morning, November 24, the third hour American history class was much favored with an interesting talk from Mr. W. H. Hunter. All the students were pleased to hear him because of their acquaintance with him through his many kindnesses and contributions to Paxton Community High School. The theme of Mr. Hunter’s talk was the Civil War. He emphasized the governmental and military conditions which existed at that time. His realistic descriptions of many of the important battles with their causes and effects, gave to the class a great deal of valuable information. During his speech, Mr. Hunter related a few very interesting personal experiences. Although he was only a boy of seventeen at the time of the war, he enlisted and “did his bit,” like the thorough patriot that he is. The class enjoyed the talk very much, not only because of Ls information but because it had been rendered by one of the favored citizens and civil war veterans of our city. HOW WE SEE Mr. Heller and Supt. Papineau of the C. I. P. S. Company gave the pupils a very interesting exhibition on “How We See,” on December 8th at 3:15 o'clock. We see not by the figure itself, but the reflection of light which is thrown upon it. Electric light bulbs were first made by Edison. The first bulbs were carbon bulbs, then came the tungsten bulbs. A bar of tungsten 1 6 inches long and 1 Yl diameter when drawn out is so thin that it will extend 250 miles. These and many other interesting facts were revealed and illustrated by Mr. Heller during the exhibition. The demonstration proved very instructive and interesting. EDUCATIONAL WEEK The week ending November 2 I was Educational week throughout the country. It was observed in Paxton High School. The first day was “Constitutional Day” and a talk was given by Miss Ida Hieronymus on the origin and struggle for our first constitution in 1 789. The second day, School and Teacher's Day,” was represented by Miss Moneta Troxel. Mr. Garnett gave a short discussion on Patriotism,” representing the third day of Educational week, and Miss Mildred Sharp represented the fourth day by a speech on “Illiteracy. Mr. Toon discussed Physical Education, which was the final topic for the week. FRENCH CLUB The members of the French classes met and elected their officers for the following year: They are as follows: Lyndal Holley, president; Dorothy Hill, vice-president; Emma Rasmussen, secretary; Helen Newman, treasurer. There are twenty-eight members. The meetings commenced the third week of the month, and the club expects to meet once each month. The meetings will be held at individual homes. The following entertainment committee was also selected: Dorothy Anderson, chairman; Frances Anderson, and Walter Ncrdgren. This committee will select a place to hold the meetings and also prepare a program. Songs will be sung and games played. —Page Four— “REFLECTOR” WINS SECOND PLACE IN ITS CLASS The fourth general conference of the Illinois State High School Press Association and High School Journalism Conference was held at the University of Illinois, Urbana, November 20-22. The conference was the largest ever held—almost twice as large as last year’s. Five hundred and twenty-one delegates were present, representing one hundred and eleven school and one hundred and sixty publications. A High School Conference was also held at the same time for the teachers and superintendents throughout the state. Prizes were awarded for the best publications in the Better Publications Contest. The Reflector” for this year placed second in Class C (schools of two hundred to five hundred students). Oriflamme, Mt. Carmel High School, Chicago, was awarded first place, and the “Student Crier, Fairbury, third. The staff sent Edward Johnson, Lo-rene Martin, and Dorothy Anderson to represent the Reflector. Otis Mc-Quiston, alumni editor, attended the conference on Friday. Meetings and entertainments were provided, and the delegates report many new ideas and methods of bettering the magazine. The delegates also took an inspection trip through the Iilini Publishing Company plant. All stages of the process of newspaper publishing were shown them and explained by the manager of the plant. It is hoped that the conference will help to improve the Reflector in many lines and win for it a higher place in next year’s conference. HEAR YE! LOYAL AND TRUE! All students who have any new ideas to offer, or any contributions for the Reflector, including stories, poems, essays, editorials, news, jokes, or “snaps, please put them into the contribution box, which will be placed in the front hall near the belfry door. Any material will be appreciated by the editors. Let’s see how many the box will hold. WHO IS IT? It was not more than seventeen years ago today when this bright and gallant young man tripped down to Rasmus Studio to take this charming picture for a Christmas gift. As he left he kissed his good-natured, dark-haired wife good-bye, and the little tots one, two, three, as he realized he was going down to be shot. Had the time been in later years or even at present he would have had more kisses to give, but as it was he always had one kiss left as one of his little sons refused to kiss him good-bye with his hirsute decorations. (Do you blame him?) Now as some details have been given, can you guess who this gentleman is? Probably a few more details should be added. He is one of Paxton’s most respected citizens. He is very well known, nearly as well as Puccini was. He is known for his gayety and an occupation that harmonizes with it. He is always pleasant to every one and jolly when alone, and occasionally you'll find him playing or singing, often with his children. Sometimes he is called sharp, but it’s merely a misinterpretation of his name. Now as Mr.-----------left the studio he went home and asked his wife for 50c (40c plus extra) and went down and had a shave and this is the way he —Page Five— appears to us now, all shaved, neat and clean. It might be added that the majority of the students know him, as he is interested in us and visits us quite often and sometimes delivers speeches and other things of appreciation. TEACHERS’ EXAMS The final reports of the teachers’ exams have been received from Springfield. Some of the grades were rather low but it is satisfactory to know that the lowest grade was not among the Paxton students. All the grammar grades were extremely good. The highest number of subjects that was carried over for the next two exams was four. There was only one certificate issued —that was to a former teacher—therefore the unsuccessful ones are not so discouraged. FOOTBALL! The election of football Captain for next year was held recently and all letter men were permitted to vote. “Bang’’ Benjamin was in charge of the election. Donald McKright was elected football captain for next year. McKnight is a sophomore, so he has two more years left. He is a punter, a line smasher, an end runner and a “peach of a tackier. Next year’s team will be built up around six letter men who will be juniors and seniors. This year’s letter men are Lyndal Holley (Capt.), Donald McKnight, Howard Benjamin, Raymond King, Raymond Nelson, Clinton Anderson, Claude Martin, John Canney, Perle Lewis, Charles Greenan, Harold Swenson, and Ernest Russell. PERSONALS Emily Natterstad was operated on for appendicitis in the Brokaw Hospital. It is hoped that she will recover soon. We are sorry to know that Virginia Morgan is moving to Jacksonville, Illinois, at Christmas time. P. C. H. S. had a well-known visitor at Thanksgiving time, who was Skip Kruwel. Miss Kerns had her mother as a guest the week-end preceding the Thanksgiving vacation. We are glad to know that John Pierce is taking the fresh air now. We hope he can be with us soon. Miss Hammond visited at Monmouth College during Thanksgiving vacation. —Page Six— EXCHANGE Miss Florence Macbeth of the Chicago Civic Opera Company sang in the Monmouth auditorium on the night of November 14th. Miss Macbeth is an American born, one of our own, and although she advanced rapidly on the road to success, she has not become affected by her achievements, but retains a singular charm of manner and personality. —Monmouth Oracle. The Dramatic Class is continuing its study of nlays. The Little Stone House, Brothers, and a Night At An Inn have all been studied and acted. Each member of the class must write a one-act play for the semester’s work. The plot is to be presented in pantomime before the class before the play is written. —Rail Splitter. Georgetown was given a rare musical treat on October 2 3, when Peters' Concert Co., of Oiinet, gave an excellent entertainment at the high school auditorium. The concert was given in the interest of the Parent-Teachers’ Association and was deeply appreciated by every one present. The Athletic Association, under the direction of Coach Sweeley, is planning to offer a silver loving cup to the class basketball team which can win the inter-class tournament to be held during the basketball season. Each class team will meet each of the other classes, making a series of twelve games, and to the winner of the great- est number of these games the cup will be given. —Purple and White. Madame Louise Homer, contralto of the Metropolitan and Chicago Opera Companies, sang to a large audience in the Lincoln Square Theatre, November 28. Abraham Sophin, violinist, and Miss Ruth Emerson, accompanist, assisted Madame Homer in her recital. —Decaturian. The newly organized Science Club has had several meetings. Officers have been elected and the club has been divided into four sections---Ra- dio, Telegraphy, Chemistry, and Landscape Gardening. Committees of the Radio division have completed their task of putting in an aerial and ground in the science room. A Ways and Means Committee’ has bought the parts for the radio and the set is almost complete. —R. I. H. S. Spotlight. A HARD EXAM 1. Out of fifty men killed, how many died? 2. Where did Lincoln speak the Gettysburg Address? 3. Who fought in the French and Indian War? 4. Construct a crooked line. 5. How many years is eternity? 6. How much is an American dime worth in an up-to-date restaurant? 7. Analyze the following s e n -tences: 1. Was he your sister? 2. Ain’t ycu goin’. Huh? 8. Prove that the test is over? .1. EXIT —Page Seven— iS. THE QUESTION BOX Any question sent to this department accompanied by ten cents in silver or gold (to cover cost of wrapping and mailing) will be answered absolutely free of charge. Special rates on lot shipments F. O. B. Detroit. Lotta Bunk, Prop, and Gen. Mgr. Dear Miss Bunk: 1 wonder if you could help me. I am trying to locate some place for the P. C. H. S. basketball team to play basketball. We cannot get the armory this year, and the Middlecoff Hotel dining room costs too much to rent. Respectfully, Chub Holley. Mr. Holley: You certainly are having bad luck. Why not use one of the vacant rooms in the vocational building, or how about requesting Mr. Spires to discontinue the History course in high school, then you could use room 1 1 ? Dere Miss Bunk: Is there a sandy claws? My mamma sez there is but Wayne Morris sez there ain't. Georgie Wimer. Dear Georgie: Yes, darling, there is a Santa Claus, and on Christmas night he'll come to your house with a lot of presents if you are a good little boy and quit eating candy in the 5th period assembly. Dear Miss Bunk: t If a compound consisting of 100 c. c. of hydrochloric acid, a little manganese dioxide, and some calcium carbonate was mixed with thirteen liters of hydrofluoric acid, and then vaporized, how many atoms would be contained in a mixture of equal parts of potassium chlorate and nitrogen sulphate if it was found that zinc chlorate and silicon dioxide contained water of crystallization when the barometer reading was 9 feet 3 inches above sea level? Yours truly, F. Edward Johnson. Mr. Johnson: I have prepared the following pro- portion for you to solve—then you will have the correct answer: 1492:6 dozen: : Yl bushel : 3 weeks. Dear Lotta: Say kid, answer these history quiz questions for me and I'll ba your humble slave for the rest of my life. When was America discovered? Who discovered it? Give the causes of the revolution? Who was the leader of the Italian forces in the Civil War? What is History? Respectfully, Dick Carson. Dear Mr. Carson: Below are the correct answers to your questions: 1. July 4, 1776. 2. Alexander Hamilton. 3. Slavery ard the sinking of the Maine. 4. Isham Jones. 5. History is awful. Dear Miss Bunk: Who is the tallest man in the world? Emma Rasmussen. Dear Miss Rasmussen: Claude Martin, he has to stand on a chair to put his hat on. Dear Miss Bunk: Why is a pancake like a white collar? Sir Sidney Jawnson. Dear Sid: A pancake is like a white collar because neither of them can ride a bicycle. Dear Miss Bunk: I am told that I have natural talent as a vocalist. Do you think I should cultivate my voice? Otis McQuiston. Dear Mr. McQuiston: 1 have consulted your instructor. Prof. Pierce, and he says your voice should be harvested. Dear Miss Bunk: 1 have decided to move to Loda. Do you think 1 will be able to catch Page Eight— the afternoon train after school is dismissed ? Jenny Lind. Dear Miss L.ind: That depends on how fast you cm run. The train leaves five minutes before school is out. Dear Miss Bunk: Can you tell me what my final grade in French will be? Walt Nordgren. Dear Mr. Nordgren: I am sorry to inform you that the dime you sent me to answer this question was found upon examination to be counterfeit. Don’t yC'U know you can’t put anything over on an old-timer like me? ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ DUMB-BELL POMES (Ye Frosh) Mac McHaley is a sheik. He looks so very fine; His mother washes him And hangs him on the line. Halibut Swanson is so fat, He weighs 300 with his hat. Elwood Mortweet ever so sweet. Is about the size of Halibut’s feet. Music, music everywhere. Music, music in the air; Radio can’t pass me by. Because my big ears amplify. Said the sophomore to the freshman, Let me cut your hair;” Said the freshman to the sophomore. Til go to the barber’s chair. Miss Koch of me did ask. To do this little task. We as freshmen know not much. But we are capable of writing such. North Pole. Dear Mr. Swinney: Your beloved pupils don’t want much for Christmas, do they? Shivering Eskimos! 1 can’t even half fill all their orders! The letters have been coming so thick and fast that the Mrs. and I have scarcely had time to read ’em all. It sure pains my whiskers when I have to tell you that I won’t be able to furrish: “Froggie Martin with a pair of rubbers (I do not carry small sizes). Dorothy Hill with an engagement ring. Otis McQuiston with a new idea. Walt Nordgren with a “kiddy-kar. (For his out-of-town business). Margarite Barnes with a hope chest. Clara Hammerlund with a lorgnette. Don McKnight with the weight he reluctantly lost playing football. Mr. Toon with an “erector set. Frances Lindley with more time to devote to music. Ed Bailey with a new girl. Fat Parsons with the art of “sticking to one girl for more than a week. Mabel Dunnan with all the sugar she wants. Edgar Rulison with more peaches (fresh or canned). The teachers with a sense of humor while grading papers. Some of the orders aren't so bad after all, tho’. I'll be able to bring: Raymond King a muffler (for his mouth, not his neck). Frances Wylie a new brand of giggling. Miss Sharp Gene Stratton Porter’s complete works. Jenny Lind a picture of one of P. C. H. S.'s famous football captains. Ed Johnson a soup and fish. Miss Hieronymus a new list of “why’s for the 2nd semester. The Seniors something to wake them up. The Juniors something else to worry about. The Sophs 80 sticks (hickory, nof peppermint). The Freshmen 37 Mamma dolls and 36 cork guns. Here’s hoping you all have a Merry Christmas. Your old friend, Santa Claus. P. S. Sorry, Jawn, I’m all out of beauty clay. Would freckle cream do? S. C. —Page Nine- PREJUDICE It has been said that Mr. Davis will never know how many votes he lost because he creases his trousers. General Dawes can never compute how much of the Miss Nancy vote was alienated by his notorious pipe. Senator La Follette cannot tell us how many voters who were undismayed by his attitude toward the Supreme Court and the Constitution knifed him simply because he prefers to wear his hair vertically instead of horizontally. Prejudice is the costliest luxury known not only to business, but to all our other institutions. It has increasingly challenged the common sense that was bequeathed to us by our forefathers in such a robust measure. It clamps itself onto some individuals as a complex—a species of oopus that hitches itself on a person and regulates him like a safety valve. Victims of such a complex gradually let their prejudices grow from that against the trivial to that opposed to our laws, our institutions, our ideals, and even ourselves. A person finding himself drawn up at such an end is nothing short of a radical—and a radical is merely an au fait name for knocker. The radical, however, must not be confused with the true reformer. The reformer, no matter how high his hopes may soar, bases his theory on reality and keeps his feet upon the ground. His is a constructive attitude. The reformer is an intellectual, the radical an emotional. The situation despite its humorous aspects, has its serious side. We have been visited by cranks and visionaries, but never has our attention been called to witness such an association—headed primarily toward negative ends. A straight-sighted man in a world of cross-eyed humans is deformed. A conservative person in a world of radicals must suffer the same handicap. The radical movement can scarcely disrupt our national life, but skin eczema is not comfortable and oftentimes embarrassing. The best way to meet the problem is by intelligently studying the situation and then treating it with the characteristic American foresight —and a sense of humor. ¥ ¥¥ The Reflector' is the magazine of the school; not a production of a number of students forming the machine which goes under the cognomen of Staff.’ The duty of getting material belongs to the student body. The staff is to pick out the best contributions and arrange them under their respective divisions. When feature numbers are planned, the people allotted to those numbers should carry out their task in co-operation with the staff, and not let the entire burden rest upon the latter body. We of the staff are willing to do our part in any undertaking, but we appreciate backing, and since we receive no compensation for our labor, this paper should be of interest and pride to each individual attending this institution. The order of the remaining issues is as follows: Sophomore, Junior, Literary and Musical, Athletic, and Senior or Commencement. —Page Ten- G-iad y Jones ETdriJ AridehSori Joon Newman He)e n C ari son H£lEm MrwrftAri (Junior} cu is EDITH KRaary ALUMNI PAGE Nina Mullinax, ’23, was married to Orville Natterstadt, of Elliott, on the evening of December 1 Oth. The ceremony was performed in the Lutheran parsonage by the Rev. Mr. Carlson, of Elliott. Mr. aand Mrs. Natterstadt will reside on a farm near Elliott. They will be at home after January 1st. Miss Rachel Thompson, ’24, was the only freshman to make the Linden-wood Athletic Association. One hundred fifty points are necessary to secure this coveted honor. Forty of these points were obtained by hiking forty miles, and one hundred by making the varsity hockey team, which won their Thanksgiving game. “Spaghett has been elected captain of next year’s tennis team. Lieut. E. L. Stewart, 'll, and Mrs. Stewart, 12, (formerly Miss Angie Lateer) will leave Fort Benjamin Harrison during the latter part of February. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will sail on March 4th for the Philippine Islands. Lieut. E. A. Mueller and Mrs. Mueller (formerly Miss Jessie Button, 16) will sail on the same boat for Panama. Hump” Campbell of Knox College, and Butter Johnson of Chicago Tech, have made the varsity basketball team of their respective colleges, and will play the second semester. Paul Nelson, '22, is attending Wheaton College. He is rooming with Deacon Given, '21. Two bits says that their room is well-known in the Wheaton underworld. Howard Hill, '23, drove to Monmouth on Thanksgiving Day for the Knex-Monmcuth football game. Knox won 20-6. Frances Culver, '20, is a freshman at Rush Medical College, Chicago. Harriet Cain, '24, is assisting at the A. H. Nelson store during the holiday rush. Leroy Johnson, '24, is working at the Grand Leader, filling the vacancy left by Paul Carson, '21, who is now attending the University of Illinois. Clarence Kollman, 19, who is principal of the Atlanta High School, visited with home folks during Thanksgiving vacation. A good many alumni have inquired about the school activities this winter, and for this reason this column has been asked to publish some of the plans tor the next semester. In January, interscholastic debates start. Last year the debating team won third place in the state. This year four of the six debaters who were on last year’s team will debate again, so that great things are expected from them. In February, P. C. H. S. will sport a BASKETBALL TEAM which will go to the Ford County Tournament at Melvin. The Paxton Community High School Band, if everything goes jake, will also strut their plumes at the tourney. Later the team expects to attend the district tournament. —Page Twelve— AS OTHERS SEE US L. J. Hartmann Returns From Clothiers’ Meeting L. J. Hartmann, proprietor of the Hartmann clothing store on Third street, returned home this morning from a meeting of the directors of the Illinois Retail Clothers’ Association held in Chicago. He brought with him a lot of progressive ideas concerning especially the Chamber of Commerce. He said he had learned at the meeting that small towns in Illinois had very progressive Chambers of Commerce. Two in particular which impressed him were the Paxton and the Jacksonville organizations. Paxton, 111., a town of about 3,000, has 106 members in its Chamber, and Jacksonville, which has 18,000 inhabitants, has a Chamber of Commerce of 3 75 members. Both these towns, according to information brought home by Mr. Hartmann, depend in a large part on their Chamber of Commerce for their prosperity, the responsibility is well borne by these organizations. The directors of the Illinois Retail Clothiers' Association decided that the next convention of the association would be held in the Hotel La Salle of Chicago, Feb. 17, 18 and 19, 1925, and that all sessions with the exception of one would be closed. Each director attending the meeting this week was assigned the task of bringing four questions of vital importance to the clothing trade to the February convention. At the meeting Mr. Hartmann also had a chance to compare business conditions in Alton with those of other Illinois towns and he found out that the local conditions compared very favorably with those of other towns in the state. —Alton, Illinois. The Reflector, Paxton, Illinois. Your October issue was a little short. Where were your stories, poems and other literary works? The articles under The News Corner were interesting, but shouldn't the athletics be put under an athletic department rather than mixed in with the articles of The News Corner? Too, there is but one editorial. Surely there should be more of such beneficial material. Your cuts are splendid and show cleverness and originality. —The Sentinel, Liesenring, Pa. Ranted Defeats Paxton In a fast and hard fought game the Rantcul high school eleven defeated the Paxton eleven by a score of I 7 to 13. Rivalry between the two towns made the game the most interesting of the season. Both teams fought hard but played clean. Rantoul made many gains around the ends and off tackles. Morgan showed his educated toe by drop kicking a 35-yard field goal. —Spotlight, Rantoul, Ilinois. AS WE SEE OTHERS The Live Wire, Thawville, Illinois. Your November issue is good. It shows a high degree of originality. We like the idea of your advertisements. They have an element of humor, yet they are specific and to the point. However, don’t you think it would be better to place all your advertisements so as not to mingle them with the other material? —The Reflector. The Sentinel. Liesenring, Pa. We commend your December issue highly. Your material is well arranged. Your Literary Department’ is among the best we have seen. Your cartoons are clever and original. However, some of them have borders, while others have not. The cartoon on page seven is shaded too darkly. We were criticized on such faults at the fourth annual convention of the Illinois State High School Press Association. Otherwise we think your magazine would receive most favorable recognition. We base this judgment on our experience at the convention. —The Reflector. Loda H. S. We the students of Paxton High School, wish to express our apprecia- —Page Thirteen— tioon to the students of Loda, for the fine spirit they have manifested by giving us the privilege of using their gymnasium for basketball practice. Such cooperation tends to show that high schools are interested in each other. It is an example of the fact that all high schools work together for the common progress of all, and do not feel that their own is the only and best one. We are all a brotherhood of schools. We co-operate with each other. Let us continue. R. T. H. S. Rantoul High School has installed a radio. We believe that this is a progressive idea. For instance the Civics class can sit in their room and listen to President Coolidge’s message to Congress. The English Class can listen to the best grammarians of the world. In fact there is no class of activity in the school that cannot be benefited by the instructive radio programs from nearly all parts of the United States. It is a self-evident fact and it needs no argument to convince people that a radio in the school is instructive, and therefore should be installed. The Rail-Splitter, Lincoln, Illinois. Your October issue has good points. Your departments are arranged well. Your staff picture should be reversed so as to have the upper side of the picture along the outer edge of the page. The names of the people should also be placed beneath the picture. Your cartoons are original. We do not quite see the point as to the dash of black in your cartoon on page twenty-five. SOME RECENT BOOKS The Autobiography of Mark Twain. New York: Harper and Brothers, 1924. Mark Twain declared an autobiography to be the one work in which a man, against his own will and in spite of his utmost striving to the contrary, revealed himself in his true light to the world. In genuine autobiography I believe it is impossible for a man to tell the truth about himself or to avoid impressing the reader with the truth about himself. It is not human nature to write the truth about itself. None the less, the reader gets a general impression from an autobiography whether the man is a fraud or a good man. And the impression the reader gets is a correct one. In his November review of the book Brander Matthews says that it is autobiography only because it is called so. It begins anywhere; it doesn’t end at all; it has no skeleton and no adroit adjustment of members; it ranges through the Cosmos and arrives at Chaos; it is compounded of unrelated fragments; it is hap-hazard and helter-skelter; it is casual and fortuitous; it is not so much an autobiography as it is table talk; it is not always worth while; it contains occasional trivialities; but it is abundantly welcome because it is the wise and vivid expression of an ex-tracrdinary creature, who was a humorist, a sage, a good hater, a man of sanity and horse-sense, a man who did his own thinking and who was a master of style. compelling the language to do his bidding and lifting a racy vernacular into literature, a man essentially honest, a man fundamentally truthful; a man who stands out as one of the great masters of narrative. “Rugged Water, Joseph C. Lincoln, New York: Appleton and Co. “Rugged Water is another of Lincoln’s Cape Cod stories to attract attention. It is the story of a young Coast Guard fellow, Calvin Homer, who hopes to become the master of a certain station after the death of the present chief. The men with whom he labors have just rescued a ship thrown ashore in a great winter storm. Down the coast another ship has been lost. There is but one survivor, a crazed fanatic, Benoni Bartlett, who gains the coveted captaincy. The remainder of the story deals with the struggle of the young guard. O. Henry Memerial Award: Prize Stories of 1923. New York: Doubleday, Page and Co. The latest volume of the O. Henry —Page Fourteen— Memorial Award series has variety of both subject and scene. Although all the stories are written by American authors, three of them are laid in France. Beside the three prize stories, A Friend of Napoleon,” Prelude,’ and Towers of Fame,” there is a Tarkington story, The One Hundred Dollar Bill, and an adventure story by Robert L. Lemmon, The Bamboo Trap. The latter story deals with the perils which beset scientists who go to search for strange flowers, birds, or insects. “The White Monkey, Galsworthy, New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons. The White Monkey is a continuation of The Forsyte Saga, in which the author emphasizes such supposedly out-of-date values as dependability, honesty, loyalty of friend to friend, pity, courage, and faith. His support of the old-fashioned virtues is shown in the statement: We emancipated people have got into the habit of thinking we re the world—well: we aren’t! we're an excrescence, small and noisy. We talk as if all the old values and prejudices had gone; but they’re no more gone, really, than the rows of villas and little grey houses. There isn’t 10 per cent difference between now and thirty years ago. The New Spoon River, by Edgar Lee Masters, New York. Boni and Liveright. In The New Spoon River” Edgar Lee Masters has presented the personalities of a mid-western town after a lapse of ten years. The new edition contains over three hundred poems which set forth a whole character in anything from three to seventy-five lines. An American Miscellany’ by Laf-cadio Hearn and Lafcadio Hearn’s American Days, by Tinker, recall the fact that since the death of Lafcadio Hearn twenty-two years ago there has been a renewed interest in this picturesque figure. In the latter book by Mr. Tinker there is an abundance of data to reveal the scope and limitations or the character. 1 he biography traces the life of Hearn from its beginning in Greece to his departure for Japan. A collection of Hearn's lectures and letters explain his life as a teacher in a Japanese school and as a member of a Japanese household. New Bocks for Boys and Girls Among the new books shown during Children's Book Week is George Philip Krapp’s “America.” In this book Mr. Krapp has taken the history of America from its discovery to the unsolved question of the League of Nations, the World Court, labor and capital, taxation and new laws of today and tomorrow. Sidney Dark has published a Book of Scotland, which lacks the personal description to be found in his Book of France and Book of England.” Probably the best example of a recent successful fairy tale is Julian Hawthorne's Rumpty-Dudget’s Tower. The story concerns a little dwarf who disappeared when the mischief is squeezed out of him because he was made of mischief. Some of the stories are about the Diamond Water-Drop and the Golden Ivy-Seed. They occurred Long ago before the sun caught fire, before the moon froze up, and before you were born. ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS 1. Having decided my pipe alone does not give me all the appearance of a man, I resolve to cultivate a mustache in 1925. Red Campbell. 2. We resolve to offer our thanks to Governor Small for his work in giving Illinois hard roads; especially for that strip between Paxton and Gibson. Dorothy Hill. Mabel Dunnan. 3. I resolve to read my letters from Lindenwood in the morning; then I won’t talk so much in my sleep. Walt Nordgren. Note. Linder.wood is a girls’ school near St. Louis. 4. We resolve to keep awake during assembly periods and not read —Page Fifteen— newspapers or cram for that first hour class. All of Us. 5. I do resolve to refrain from breaking the hearts of the girls of P. H. S. It's my eyes 1 guess. Maybe I’d better get some glasses. George Wimer. 6. Resolved: To beat Gibson in any kind of athletics known and beat ’em bad. The men’’ of P. C. H. S. 7. I, Maurice Johnson, (commonly called the Swedish Valentino) do resolve to cut my correspondence down to 1 50 love letters a week or hire a secretary to write to all of my out of town girls. 8. 1 resolve to take a few vocal lessons and surprise Prof. Pierce some morning. Eddie Bailey. 9. Donald McKnight resolves to control himself in 1925 and let Grange keep his publicity. ( Mack’s’’ a good sport and will wait till Red graduates before he shows him up). 10. Resolved: To try and find out why Miss Koch changed Harold Belton’s seat the fifth hour. Frances Wylie. 11. We resolve to never leave school the morning of the six weeks exams. Ed Bailey. Chub Holley. 12. We resolve to get revenge on next year's bunch of freshmen. The seniors say the freshmen get dumber every year. We admit it, but oh boy wait till next fall. May the scissors not fail us. The frosh. 1 3. I resolve to stop taking Arny Thompson’s car at noon hours. Wayne Morris. 14. Ido resolve to stop winking at the girls. John Henry. 1 5. Resolved to act my age. Franc Rasmussen. 16. I resolve to stop talking to Leroy F. in English class. Marzella Sutton. 1 7. Resolved to stop changing names on notes coming my way. Perry Lawson. 18. Resolved: That these stiff white collars the girls are wearing be abolished. —The boys. 19. We resolve to grow at least a foot next summer so people can tell juniors from freshmen. Signed: Wayne Morris, Earl Anthony, Kenneth Anderson, Grant Tinberg, Harold Anderson, and the rest of the underfed sophomores. 20. Resolved: To use only one can of hair oil a week and give the money saved to a fund for bald headed Eskimos. —Irvin Johnson. He: A man who has been mar- ried fifteen years lives in that house and spends all his evenings at home. She: Oh, surely that is true love. He: “Know, it is paralysis. Walt N.: All this year, I have only got about six months sleep on an average. One day, Jennie, a stout, overgrown German girl, had not been in school. That evening, the teacher, on her way home, met her mother on the street. She stopped her and asked why Jennie was not in school. Vy-vy-vy-last night, Jennie, he, went up-stairs to vash, an’ the ceilin', she, came down,an’ Jennie, he, came down, too, with the basin of water, an landed right down on the stove—so Jennie, he's all bruised up and stiff today, an’ that’s vy Jennie, he, wasn't in school, came out, all in one breath. Willie, asked the teacher, what was it Sir Walter Raleigh said when he placed his cloak on the muddy road for the beautiful queen to walk over? Willie, the ultra-modern, gazed about the classroom in dismay, and then, taking a long chance, replied: Step on it, kid! —Page Sixteen— Mother: “Did you see Santa Claus last night, Betty? Betty: No'm mother. But I heard what he said when he fell over my doll buggy. He kissed her in the garden. When the moon was shining bright; Eut she was just a marble statute, and He was drunk that night. Doctor: You cough more easily this morning. Patient: Yes, I've been practicing all night. Bang: Walt is a ‘one-girl’ man all right. 1 saw him writing her last night: 'You’re the only one’-----.” Chub: “You didn’t notice he was making carbon copies. He doesn’t love me any more, The dear girl cried in great alarm; “He doesn't love me any more. Because you see he broke this arm. Young man (to court clerk) : “I— r h—er—um—.' ’ Clerk (to assistant) : “Henry, bring me one of those marriage license blanks. Miss Sharp: “What is dramatic climax? ’’ Otis McQuiston: Ain’t that where a little love comes in on the scene? Senior girl: How dare you swear before me?” ' Junior boy: How in thunder did 1 know you wanted to swear first? Emily J.: “This new hat 1 bought is a perfect fright. Vernette L.: Why, I am sure that it becomes you. Instructor in Agriculture class: “Do you know how to keep a horse from frothing at the mouth?” Pupil: “Sure, teach him to spit. Rastus, wha you keep yo money? In ma strong box.” Wha dat, nigger? In mah shoe. My lord, the castors on your buffet squeak when it is moved. Ho knave, haste and bring me the castor oil. Young author: Now that you have read my scenario, do you think there is anything I can add to it, to give it the finishing touch? Producer: You might try a match. Lorene M: I don’t think I should get zero on this paper.” Garnett: “I don’t either, but that is the lowest I could give. Syd J.: Where do you bathe? F. Edward: In the spring. Syd.: I asked you where, not when. Johnny: Say, Pa, I can't get these rithmetic examples. Teacher said Page Seventeen something bout findin' the greatest common divisor. Pa (in disgust): Great Scott! Haven’t they found that thing yet? Why, they were hunting for it when 1 was a boy.” The 10:30 Assembly in an uproar Miss Hammond: Order please. Freshie: Ham and eggs. Miss Koch: Now, John, give me an example of a long sentence.” John Henry: Ten years hard la- bor. Garnett: What does a red piece of cheese cloth become when dipped in a beaker of HCI? Edgar R.: Wet. History is easy, English comes swell. Algebra is the limit, But geometry's----- Just difficult. To Mrs. Toon: Has your husband a good ear for music? Mrs. Toon: “I’m afraid not. He seems to think that everything he hears played in church is a lullaby. Miss Gracen: “How do you close a personal account? Don Swanson: With pen and ink. Mabel D.: 1 like a man of few words and many actions.” Mildred E.: Then you would like my brother—he has St. Vitus Dance. First Negro: Rastus, when a girl gets married three times, am that bigamy?” Second Negro: “No sir, my dear fellow; when she marries twice that am bigamy; but when she marries three times, that am trigonometry. Walt: What are you going to be when you get out of school?” Chub: 'T m going to be broke. Walt: I'm going to be a little broker. Little Willie, full of glee. Poured iodine in mamma’s tea. When dad got ma s insurance dough, Willie got a radio. Miss Hammond in assembly: Earl, stop talking. Earl S. I haven’t said a thing. Come-back: “I don’t suppose you’ve said anything, but you’re doing too much talking.” Garnett: Is there anyone who does not understand this so far? F. Edward: I don’t. Garnett: “All right, watch the board carefully and I’ll run through it for you.” Lorene M.: I have so much on my hands I don’t know what to do. Carrie B.: “Why not try some soap and water? Walt: Who was that new girl you had with you last night? Ed: That was the old one painted over. Sidney J.: Only fools are cer- tain. Lorene M.: Are you sure of that?” Sidney: Yes, I am positive.” And he wondered why she laughed. Helen N.: They say money talks. Mr. Swinney: Well?” Helen: I wonder how that idea originated ? ” Mr. Swinney: Have you ever no- ticed the lady on the dollar? Mr. Swinney: Irvie,” (Johnson) are there any wild ducks over at Rankin this year? The Professor: Let us take the ex- ample of the busy ant. He is busy all the time. He works all day and every day. Then what happens?” The Bright One: He gets stepped on.” Teacher: Where’s your gram- mar? Henry: She’s dead. —Page Eighteen— tyM.T. Whowell Motor Sales Co$ oVuUuH'ijett y fr d a e-i fy’Stct'vice, Paxton, III WHEN YOU WANT GOOD WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU? EATS FOR YOUR PARTIES You want to buy goods at a saving. —O— Goods that are satisfactory. You want prompt service. Quality goods. All See these things are here for you. Ryberg’s Cafe Eagan’s Hardware The House of Purity in Food Phone 90 Chas. Hagens Clark McFadden HAGENS McFADDEN Phones 108, 326 Featuring Club House Groceries and Queen Esther Flour RULY’S BIKE SHOP Sandstedt’s Grocery For Fancy Groceries —o— —0— For Service Richelieu Brand Occident Flour —O— Phone 69 All Work Guaranteed PAXTON. ILLINOIS JORDAN’S DRUG SHOP “A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE” —Page Nineteen— Phone 28 PAXTON. ILL Johnson’s Shine Parlor —o— Candy Cigars Novelties DR. M. PETERSON Rust Craft Pottery Bowls Physician and Surgeon Paxton, Illinois with Narcissus Bulbs - 50c to $2.00 Office over Laurence's Store —O— Office phone 63 Res. phone 437 The Gift Shop Phone 229 Established 1888 Paxton State £3 Bank S. H. HILL 3=55=9 Manufacturing CAPITAL Brooms and Brushes $135,000.00 $3 PAXTON. ILLINOIS Call and See Us —Page Twenty— FIRST NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $135,000.00 Interest Paid On Deposits COURTEOUS SERVICE FREE WATER You should drain your auto crank cise from 500 to 700 miles. This disagreeable work we are pleased to do for you with either the correct grade of genuine Gargoyle Mobiloil or Cities Service Oils. Special attention given to ladies dri ing their own cars. WILSON SERVICE STATION CERTIFIED GASOLINE FREE AIR Newman Danielson Dealers in FURNITURE OF QUALITY —0— Undertaking a Specialty You Will Get Value Received for Every Dollar Spent at —0— THE STAR GARAGE Phone 400 T. E. Larson, Prop. —O— Automobile Storage, Repairing and Accessories Invite us to your car troubles The gift that carries the true Dr. I. D. Kelsheimer sentiment of Christmas— Your Photograph —O— Physician and Surgeon Make the appointment today Office over Postoffice —O— —O— RASMUS’ STUDIO Phone: Res., 375; Office, 100 —Page Twenty-One— FRED A. SMITH LUMBER CO. THE FORD HOSPITAL Fred Obenland, Prop. One block north of school house —O— CONVENIENT FOR STUDENT CAR STORAGE —0— Car Washing Repairing Paxton Variety Store (J. G. Garnett Son) Art Needlework Dry Goods Specialties Notions ARCADE CAFE — 0— Meals, Lunches, Confections —O— DUNCAN SCANLAN Proprietors Means’ Barber Shop Say it with Flowers —O— -o- E. B. Morgan Floral Co. Hair Cuts a Specialty —o— —o— Plants Cut Flowers Quality and Service Phone 1 2 All Kinds of BUILDING MATERIAL AND COAL —Page Twenty-Two— $8.50 Here it is, young fellow, the wide-shouldered, short-vamp shoe to wear with your wide trousers of tweed or home-spun. Brown glass grain, pebbly but soft. R Larson Company Paxton. Jll. Do Your Christmas Shopping Early Gift suggestions arriving almost daily The Fager Dry Goods Co. On the Corner WRIGHT’S ICE CREAM 100% Pure 100% Clean Get it at all Fountains WAYNE L. HAMM DENTIST X-RAY, NITROrS OX ID A l� OXYGRN To enjoy Winter's great outdoor sports, be sure you have Winchester Athletic equipment. Phone 237 Given Building Paxton, Illinois Hanson Lindquist The Winchester Store Martin Eddy GARAGE Everything for Automobiles Phone 1 5 3 Page Twenty-Three— The Paxton Rubber Works J. A. Swanfelt, Prop. STEWART DRUG CO. —o— —0— QUALITY TIRE SERVICE Kelly Tires —For All— SCHOOL SUPPLIES PAXTON. ILL. Telephone No. :tll Harry Bestohl, Proprietor G. W. Benjamin Son OSCAR H. WYLIE —o— FRESH OYSTERS ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR HOME KILLED BEEF Phone 62 Paxton, Illinois RUSK VARIETY STORE MOST MODERN wishes you a Merry Christmas SHOE REPAIRING and a at Happy New Year LIND’S SHOE SHOP —Page Twenty-Four—