Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1909 volume:

« . the Faculty who tave incited with-n us a love for knowledge and who have helped and encouraged us during our four years of high school life, thus making it possible for us to take our initial step into the world’s arena, we, the sons and daughters of a common Alma Mater, do respectfully dedicate this volume. CHEMICAL LABORATORY PHYSICAL LABORATORY HIGH SCHOOL DOMESTIC SCIENCE COMMERCIAL D. J. VEERMAN, President. G. W. CUNNINGHAM ALBERT WEISS V. P. TURNER W. J. CONZELMAN HENRY EHRLICHER E. D. MARRS L. J. ALBERTSEN To the above named gentlemen who, in their official capacity, have shown a real interest in our welfare, and who have so kindly encouraged us in our work, we, the Pekinian Staff, extend our sincere thanks. I. L. CONNER MARY HUGHES ANETA BALDWIN BERTHA KRAEGER LELA LOCKETT EVA THORNE The Faculty JAMES J. CROSBY Superintendent of Pekin Public Schools I. L. CONNER Principal and Science Department B. S., Purdue University ANETA BALDWIN History Department A. B., University of Illinois EDITH GORSUCH English Department A. B., Northwestern University LELA LOCKETT Latin and Literature ETTA C. RUHAAK Mathematics Department EMMA C. STRATHMAN German Department EVA THORNE Commercial Department BERTHA KRAEGER Domestic Science Place taken by Mary Hushes after March 1 1908 The Year 1909 0 r� His, the thirty-fifth year of our high school is, to those of us who graduate at least, drawing reluctantly to a close. The year—the last of high school life for the seniors — has been one of activity and progress. A large and enthusiastic assembly greeted the faculty on September the eighth. The efficiency of the work has been increased, while our standards have reached higher levels. All of the departments have grown and flourished. The non-appearance of our self-government petition is our only regret. Fond hopes drafted it, only to see it blasted. In literary pursuits, we have taken a mighty stride forward. The Philomathean, under able management, has helped this growth materially. The transformation from “Philos” to mock senators produced a change for the better. In our literary contests, the school has stood second to none. With true loyalty, our contestants labored hard to fit themselves for the honor of representing the crimson and white. When studies became drear, there was always one department we could turn to for recreation. In athletics, our zeal could find an outlet. Glorious football and track seasons were enjoyed. Those departing have one hope — that basketball can soon be added to our curriculum of sport. Now the mantle of seniorship is about to fall on other shoulders. Soon, for '09, high school, with its lessons, its sports, its class parties and picnics, will be no more. In conclusion, what can be said of this year? Those who judge by experience can see the product in the spirit of the school. There has seemed to be more unity of purpose, more wiliingness to sacrifice for the general welfare. Let it be said then of the year 1908-’09, that it has been a year of progress and uplift for the school and that it points to a still brighter future. “Sorry, but I have to study.”—Grace Eckley. Colors Royal Purple and Roman Gold Flower Pansy Motto Gradatim [Step by step] Officers KARL MOHR ...... President HERBERT FARRELL . . . Vice-President SARA DONAHUE.....................................Secretary ALVAH HERR . .... Treasurer Class Teacher Aneta Baldwin Yell Rickety, Rackety Clickety, Clackety, Sis! Boom! Bah! Nineteen-nine Rah! Rah! Rah! All great men are dead or dying and I don’t feel well myself.”—Kincaid Seniors BECKER, HENRY . . Science Boys’ A. A. (2) (3) (4) BEETLER, DORA . . German Philo (3), Deutscher Verein (3), Girls’ A.A.(3) H. S. Play (2), “County Fair” (3) DONAHUE, SARA E. Lat'n Class Sec. (3) (4), Philo (2) (3) (4), Treas. (4), Girls’ A. A. (3) (4), Prelim.-Declam. (1) (2), County Declam. (2), “Owin’ to Maggie” (2), “Deception’s Web” (3), “My Aunt’s Heiress” (4) EVANS, LYMAN . Science Philo (3), Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Boys’ A. A. (2) (3) (4), Football (4) Seniors FARRELL, HERBERT S. . Science Class Vice-pres. (3) (4), Philo (3) (4), Deuts-cher Verein (3) (4), Joke Ed. PEKINIAN (3) (4), Boys’ A. A. (2) (3) (4), Football (4) , Track Mgr. (4.) “Deception's Web” (3), County Fair” (3) FEHRMAN, CLARIBEL Latin and German Philo (4), Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Prelim. Declam. (2), “County Fair” (3), “Elopement of Ellen” (3) HERR, ALVAH . . % Latin Class Vice-pres. (1) (2), Class Treas. (3) (4), Philo (3) (4), Pres. (4), Assn’t Ed.-in-chief PEKINIAN (3), Athletic Ed. (4), Boys'A. A. (2) (3) (4), Treas. (3), Sec. C. C. C. (4), Prelim. Oration (3) (4), County Oration (4), “Deception's Web” (3), “County Fair” (3) HUFFMAN, HARRY H. . Science Assn’t Bus. Mgr. PEKINIAN (3), Boys’ A. A. (2) (3) (4), Football (2) (3) (4), Captain (4), Basketball (3), Tiack (2), “County Fair” (3). “Elopement of Ellen” (3) Seniors JAECKEL, DAISY E. . German Philo (3) (4), Editor (4), Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Girls’ A. A. (3) (4), Basketball (3), H. S. Play (2), “County Fair” (3) KOCH, GEORGE B. Science Philo (3) (4),Vice-pres. (4), Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Lit. Ed. PEKINIAN (3), Bus. Mgr. (4), Boys’ A. A. (2) (3) (4), Football (2) (3) (4), Basketball (3), Track (1)(3)(4), Track Captain (1), Field Captain (4), Prelim.Vocal (l) (2) (3), County Vocal (2) (3), “Owin’ to Maggie” (2) , “County Fair” (3), “Elopement of Ellen” (3) KOCH, MARJORIE B. German Philo (3) (4), Sec. (4), Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Girls’ A. A. (3)(4), Sec. (3), Pres. (4), Basketball, (3), H. S. Play (2), “County Fair” (3), “Elopement of Ellen,” (3) KUMPF, LINDA E. . . German Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Girls’ A. A. (3) (4), Basketball (3) Senior LATHAM, OLIVE B. . Science Philo (4), Deutscher Verein (4), Girls’ A. A. (3) (4), Basketball (3) LUTZ, LAURA . . Business Philo (2) (3), Deutscher Verein (3) (4) MiCHAEL, GRACE . . Latin Girls’ A. A. (3) (4), Basketball (3), H. S. Play (2), “E.opement of Ellen” (5) MOHR, KARL J. . . Science Class Pres. (1) (2) (3) (4), Philo (2) (3) (4), Sec. (2), Pres. (3), Critic (4), Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Ed.-in-chief PEKINIAN (4), Boys’ A. A. (2) (3) (4), Sec. (2), Pres.(3), Football, (1)(2)(4), Mgr. (3), Basketball (3), Track (1) (2), Prelim.’ Oration (1) (2), County Oration (2), State Oration (3) (4), “Owin’ to Maggie” (2), Elopement of Ellen” (3) Seniors MURPHY, NELLIE M. Latin and Science H. S. Play (2) NIERSTHEIMER, LOUISE M. Latin and German Philo (2) (3)(4), Critic (3), Deutscher Verein (3)(4), Sec. (3), Pres. (4), Lit. Ed. PEKIN-IAN (3)(4), Girls’A. A.(4), Prelim. Declam. (2), H. S. Play (2) RUSSELL, RAYBURN L. . Latin Philo (3)(4), Serg.-at-Arms (4), Cal. Ed. PEK-INIAN (3)(4), Boys’A. A. (2)(3) (4), Sec. (3), Football Mgr.(4), Basketball (3), Track (2) (3) (4), Mgr. (3), Prelim. Essay (4),“County Fair” (3), “Elopement of Ellen” (3) WEAVER, CELIA M. . Business Philo.(2) (3) (4), Class Ed. PEKINIAN (4), Girls’ A. A. (4), Prelim. Essay (c) (4), H. S. Play (2) Seniors WHITFIELD, MINNIE . German Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Girls’ A. A. (3) (4) Basketball (3) WOOD, ELIZABETH . German Philo (4), Deutscher Verein (3) (4), Girls’ A. A. (3) (4), Basketball (3), H. S. Play (2). Tune: “The Grand Old Flag” ‘Tis the red and the white That to us are all right, And victorious above may it wave. 'Tis the emblem of the school we love And its honor we strive to save. Every heart beats right for the red and the white, And we hope that youll show your might. Shall old acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the red and white. Tune: “Harvard ” Pekin, Pekin High School, It’s all the same, Winning or loosing we’re alway game. No other school can endeavor, Pekin, Pekin High! “At football I certainly am a star. In the run, the slide, the fall, My heart’s in the game, My eye’s on the ball.” —“Duffy” Huffman. A Dream of the Future ’Twas just as the sun was setting, and I was weary getting Over many a puzzling question which my eyes refused to see— While I dreamed, softly sighing, half reclining and half lying, Suddenly I saw a vision of a pantisocracy. “ ’Tis a splendid one,” I murmured, “built by 1909’s, I see. Surely this does interest me.” Ah, plainly I could see it, it was built beside the sea; And each separate little cottage had been planned by Henerie. Dreamily I gazed and wondered; — then suddenly I saw a hundred Streaming toward the little chapel by the sea, To hear the Reverend Russell preach his sermon pleasingly: Surely this did interest me. Mr. Herr, the jolly lawyer, with his smiles and hearty laughter, . Followed in the winding pathway leading just beside the sea; And behind him, gaily tripping, and so blithely, came the skipping Of the newly wedded couple, Lym. and Dora, full of glee. Then the trained nurse, patient Laura, joined the crowd quite merrily: All this, too, did interest me. Far into the background glancing, long I looked at sights entrancing, For things were entirely different than they always used to be; Wandering by the shore was “Happy” gathering salt for chemistry, And not far off, in a doorway, stood Louise admiringly. All this I saw, and was quite willing for some more to see, Because it did so interest me. Now, into the church door peeping, I discovered Harry sleeping. After plowing all day before, as hard as hard could be. There was Claribel singing sweetly, and Elizabeth playing neatly; And in another chair sat George — oh, a famous singer he! Still a real good friend of Karl, who now owned a grocery. This looked very nice to me. A Dream of the Future Continued Majorie caused quiet laughter, by strolling in a good bit after All the rest had settled down to listen quite contentedly. Then she was followed by another: Grace, who came in with her mother; And the English teacher, Celia, walked in just behind these three. Last but not least, entered Linda — a music teacher now was she, Likewise this looked good to me. But Miss Sarah, sitting lonely, in her little cottage homely, Thought of but the one thing only, how her next stage dress should be, Olive, too, sat near the doorway, writing quickly a short story. Which, you know in former days, she always, wrote so charmingly. Minnie, Nellie and a milliner, all strolled along beside the sea. I saw all this to interest me. And this village, never dying, still is lying Along the picturesque shore of that little inland sea; And the strangers always sigh, and remark as they pass by That as long as they do live, they shall never hope to see A more beautiful little village, than this pantisocracy. Which will always interest me. —Daisy Jaeckel, '09 “Nature hath formed strange fellows in her day.”—Joe Flynn. “Freshest of the fresh, though not a freshman.”—‘‘Bill” Fuller. Colors Maize and Light Blue Flower Yellow Rose Motto Carpe Diem (Seize the opportunity) Officers President .... BERT KINCAID Vice-President . . WALTON CONOVER Sec. and Treas. . . • JESSIE FERRIS Class Teacher Eva Thorne Yell Vee Rah, Ree! Vee Rah, Rah! Hickelty, Hackelty! Pride of the Faculty ! One, nine, one, naught! Rah! Rah! Rah! “Wise from the top of his head up.”—Conover. •ellie Kumpf, Carrie Inedinger, Irene Breaden.Sam Orr, Eulalia Oster, Ruth Ska Mary Senninger, Grace Engelbert, Ireue Buchanan. Mary McGinty. Sieverdena Harm Eld «- Kincaid. -- - - - - ......................— “ “ —............................................................... Hazel Holland. 1 J f trathmau, Mary Regentz, Lulu Hamsuit, A Brief Review list of events happening in the course of three short years can hardly be called a history, since they are still remembered by the high school students, and possibly by others. But nevertheless, in a history of the class of 1910, things to write about are not lacking. In the fall of 1906, we entered the high school assembly room and appeared, to the upper classes at least, to be a crowd of insignificant children. But such was not the case, for when we recovered from that timidity which is bound to overcome “children” on their first appearance among strange surroundings, we began to show them what we were capable of. When, after Christmas, the principal asked all pupils who desired to enter the annual contest to hand in their names, the freshmen responded with a long list of entries. And at the preliminary we were beaten — by the honorable sophomores — by but one point, in the literary contest. The freshmen boys also made a splendid showing in the track meet at Delavan when Conover got first in the hop, step and jump, and second in the discus throw, while Barnes carried off two seconds, one in the standing broad jump, and one in the running high jump, and a third in the shot put. Our second year was fully as glorious, although the number of members decreased somewhat. Our boys were among the sturdiest on the football team and at the meet at Washington three of them added thirty points to the athletic score. Our contestants, at this time, in literary parts were equally successful. “Two heads with but a single thought.”—Mary S. and Cora Kief. Entering on our third year, the class decreased until we now number about forty. Our contest for 1909 has yet to take place and we hope to add to our already splendid record when the opportunity is given us. The successful event of the year in our estimation — though perhaps not in the eyes of the censorious seniors — has already taken place. We have given our class play and, from present returns, we will probably be able to furnish the regulation peanut sandwich and lemonade at the spread to be given later on. —Ruth Lautz, TO Yells Ray! Ray! Ray! Rah! Rah! Rah! P. H. S. Sis! Boom! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Hullabaloo! Who Rah! Who Rah! Hullabaloo! Who Rah! Who Rah! Who Rah! Who Rah! Pekin High School Rah! Rah! “Whence is thy learning, hath thy toil, O’er books consumed the midnight oil ? —“Jack” Dirksen. Colors Purple and White Flower White Carnation Motto Nil Desperandum (Never Despair) Officers President .... BERT REES Vice-president . RUTH HOUSTON Secretary . . LILLIAN WAECHTER Treasurer .... ELBERT NOLTE Class Teacher Edith Gorsuch Yell Hi, ki! Hi, ki! Hi, ki, ki! We all belong to the Pekin high, But out of all that great, great mass, 1911 is THE class. “She’d sing the savageness out of a bear.”—Annatelle Y. IJllian Waechter Charles Trimple Eugene Lohnes, Lorainne Saal Emma Farmer Hlbert Nolte Henry Velde Anna Iloffei t I enora Gehrs Hert Rees Heu Meinen I,elda Kimpf Walter Herget. Kmma Dilleu I.ouis Kumpf Ruth Houston Will Fuller Minnie Xierstheimer, Pearl Kincaid, Brunetta Charles Brooking Ethel Campbell Roy King Wilbur Bush Barkley, Kate Dietrich Edith Gorsuch Theodore Brants , Florence Fehrman, Anna Shreffler, Elsie Herr, Ulricka Jansen. Grace Charlton, George Johns, Josephine Goldsmith, Ben Campitt. The Voyage of 1911 (yh|N the fal1 1907 the class of 1911 ernbarked on their shiP Good Hope, for a perilous journey of four years on the Sea of Knowl-cLy edge. The crew was composed of young, inexperienced adventurers who were eager seekers of learning. They had never made a voyage across the deep, dark ocean. Before this time, their adventures had been confined to lakes and small streams. The officers of the crew were Bert Rees, Captain; Ruth Houston, First Mate; Lillian Waechter, Second Mate; Elbert Nolte, Purser; Miss Gorsuch, Pilot. Since the beginning of the Good Hope’s voyage, she has been within hailing distance of three other ships. The four ships have been in charge of eight officers with Commodore Conner and Admiral Crosby at the helm. At the end of the second year the ship of 1908 disappeared. But it had hardly been lost from view when the ship of 1912 was seen steaming toward the Good Hope and her two remaining companions. On several occasions the officers of the different ships have held councils of peace and war. So far the voyage has been a success. At different times the crew has been enchanted by the vocal strains of Captain Rees, First Mate Houston and Mr. Bush and Mr. Brookings, and by the instrumental music of Misses Heilman, Saal, Fehrman and Heisel. Miss Goldsmith also contributed to the social side of the voyage by occasionally delivering a declamation. Several times the Good Hope has landed at a port where a member of the crew resided. Then the evening would be spent there in a social gathering. Among these gatherings were a Halloween party at First Mate Houston’s, a box social at Miss Charlton’s, and parties at Miss Goldsmith's and Miss Campbell’s. There was also a ride on a hay-rack to Miss Dillen’s country home About the middle of the second year a farewell party was given to Pilot Gorsuch, at which time the worthy officer, owing to a pressing engagement on land, was forced to resign. Once, near the close of the first year, the officers of the squadron held a conference. They decided to hold a literary and athletic contest on an island named Pekin. The day of the meet dawned bright and clear and by noon the four had arrived at the island. All the events were closely con- “A thing devised by the enemy.”—Exams. tested, but the representatives of the Good Hope succeeded in carrying away their share of the prizes. This meet proved such a success that arrangements were made to hold another about the same time the next year. The winners of the meet represented the squadron at Washington and they succeeded in capturing the banner to the great honor of all. So far it would seem that all on board the 1911 boat were having a good time but this was far from true. Some became seasick and when the first landing was made they left the ship and returned home. Others were attracted by sirens on the shore and deserted. One day when we had been at sea for about one-half year, a dark object showed itself in front of the ship. All on board became excited and wondered what it could be. Captain Rees took his spyglass and ascended to the upper deck from which he made a survey. Then he consulted his map and found that the object causing so much confusion was a rock called “Semester Examination” which was one of a group of eight. He said that these rocks were dangerous but by careful steering they could be passed in safety. Some members of the crew had trouble of their own. When approaching the Latin Headlands the sea was so rough that some became sick. They were placed under the care of the ship’s physician and by careful treatment soon recovered. One day the Good Hope steamed into the Algebra Shoals. The sun was shining and the water was calm. Some of the crew became adventurous and tried to walk on the railing around the lower deck. They lost their balance and fell overboard, but life lines were quickly thrown to them and all were saved. When the ship landed at History Island some of the crew left to adventure into the hitherto unknown land and many were lost in its quicksand. At the present time about one-half of the journey has been completed. The members of the crew have become experienced and storms at sea don’t bother them any more. All are unhappily looking forward to the time when Commencement, which is our destination, is reached and the members of the crew must leave the ship to seek their fortunes on land. —Roy King, ’ll “Would there were more like this one !”—Louise Nierstheimer. President Colors Yellow and White Flower Chrysanthemum Motto More Light (Mehr Licht Plus Lucis) Officers OTHO McCOY Vice-President . ELMORE CONZELMAN Secretary..................................LORRAINE SMITH Treasurer . WALTER CUNNINGHAM Class Teacher Emma Strathman Yell 1912 though far away We’ll get there day by day. Want to down us? Just you try! Watch and see the colors fly. Still is their strength concealed.”—Normal. K1SiC ',emiUK• t:J n,a Messnier. A� «« Harmel Lela Gerdes, Ernest Herget James Hollywood Elmore Couzelmau, Fannetta Dykemau. Ethel Buchanan Everett Velde Mabel Skaggs Eugene Hoff Hilda Hotland Irene Steinmet, K„a Stoltz I.etha A,hers Walter Rankin Donald Ferris Louis Rust Virginia Strathman Charles Breedlove ,, „ Gertrude Mauts Gertrude EhrHeller th° McCo Lucille Waltmire, Ferdinand Dunkelburg ntelda Wickizer Maurice Michael I,oe Rhode Koy Preston a uia Aoeuer Laurence Brooking, Minnie Klockenga, Peter Meisinger. Alma Harmel Willis Kuecks Elizabeth Breaden Walter Cunningham Tillie Heckman Everett Veerman Alma Yost Ray Meyer Mary Holmes Arthur Mahle - ------- Rosella Black Glen Brisendiue To the Freshmen JT reshmen, you are like the mice— Hunting school life’s sugar and spice; •7-' Nibbling from the cake of pleasure Just a small and trifling measure. Fearing lest the puss is near. Puss, the teacher, sheds no tear; Ever watching your retreat, Ever looking toward your seat. Freshmen, you are like the child— Romping, mirthful, meek and mild. Always be a child in faith; That is what the Good Book saith. When you will have trod life’s path. Felt depression and deep wrath, Then you will look back and see How a freshman oft can be. And you will hold very dear All the things you now so fear. Even puss will seem more kindly, Looking through your “specks” so blindly. Do not mind what others say, You’ll be seniors yet some day. Now your only freshmen, though; That is why we tease you so. —Sieverdena Harmel, TO From the Freshmen ear Lord, lend an ear — just one—we beseach Thee, to the prayer of the Freshmen. We would not trouble Thee, 0, Lord, if the (j Seniors needed Thee; but they are able to take care of themselves; or the Faculty whom the Seniors manage to keep tolably straight; or the Juniors, or the Sophomores, who are all carefully watched and tended by the devoted Faculty. But we, dear Lord,— we, the Freshmen, the insignificant, the verdant—are like poor bleating lambs astray in a cold, lonely world. Hear us, we pray, and let us not bleat wholly in vain. We thank Thee, dear Lord, for keeping old Father Time on the hustle, as we would not be Freshmen always. Haste the day, we beseech Thee, when we shall be big and bold, like the upper classmen; when we shall have courage to chew gum in the presence of the Faculty, as the Sophomores do; to talk to our sweethearts at recess, as the Juniors do; and to look with haughty scorn on everybody and everything as the Seniors do. Our besetting sin, Thou knowest, O Lord, is ribbons. Hely us to cast them aside, and to screw our hair into a Pysche—it looks so grown up; And have pity on us who wear knee pants, dear Lord, and put it into our mothers’ heads to buy our next pair long. And bless our president, we pray, and make him solemn and wise like the Senior president; handsome and dignified like the Junior president; long haired and lackadaisical like the Sophomore president. And, please, make us all stylish, dear Lord, but not too stylish. We would not have the Juniors, who are such heavy swells, think that we are mocking them, neither would we excite the contempt of the Seniors, who now too much to care for style. And if Thou findest us a goodly handful, O Lord, and knowest not what to do with us,Thou mightst consult the Seniors, who know it all and are even generous with their advice. All this we ask on bended knee. Amen. “I am a man, I smoke cigarettes.”—Beetler. Students W hose Pictures Do Not Appear With Their Classes. Juniors LUCILLE SALTONSTALL ALTIE UMDENSTOCK JOSEPH FLYNN LUDWIG SCHURMAN FRANCES SMITH DORA SINES Sophomores LOUISE HOLDEN MARTHA SCHIDTGALL FLORENCE WEINHEI MER GAY WEI MER Freshmen ARNETT CAMPBELL LUCILLE COONEY ELMER DERRICK FRANK DONNEGAN GUY DONAHUE GLADIOUS GROBE CHESTER HUFFMAN GROVER HUFFMAN BEN JURGENS JULIET KOEPPE ADOLPH LAUTERBACH ROBERT LUTTICKEN DANIEL MAHONEY RUBY MENAUGH FREDA NEDDERMAN MINNIE PETERS NELSON RANKIN JESSIE RISEN RUSSELL ROGERS EVA SARFF RAY SARFF EMMA SCHMIDTGALI. RUTH SINES LORRAINE SMITH VIERA THRISS ARTHUR WEBER GUY WILSON CLARENCE ZIPPRICH DELLA ZIPPRICH Irregular or Unclassified EMMA ALBERTSEN LINDA ARENDS JOHN BEETLER KATHERINE BELL CLARENCE CAMPBELL ARCHIE CORRIEL ANNETTE CUNNINHAM HERMAN DIRKSEN ANNA DRAKE GRACE ECKLEY EFF1E FLUGEL KALE GRANT CARL HEISEL LILA JOHNS BESSIE RIEKEN JAMES ROSS MAY ME SAAL WAYNE STENNETT ULBENT WILTS ANNABEI.LE YOUNGE Philomathean Literary Society Officers ALVAH HERR . President GEORGE KOCH.................................Vice-president MARJORIE KOCH .... Secretary SARA DONAHUE Treasurer The Philomathean Literary Society now flourishes as the strongest organization in our school. Its members are inspired with a desire to promote friendship and patriotism. The original purpose was to cultivate the intellect and train the student in debating. Under the guiding hands of capable leaders, it has always striven to accomplish the desired result. The year of 1908-9 shows the society in its most advanced stage. “Too pretty to be wise.”—Frances Smith. Roll Call EMMA ALBERTSEN ANETA BALDWIN BRUNETTA BARKLEY IRENE BREADEN CHARLES BREEDLOVE GLEN BRISENDINE CHARLES BROOKING CLARENCE CAMPBELL ETHEL CAMPBELL GRACE CHARLTON I. L. CONNOR WALTON CONOVER ANNETTE CUNNINGHAM WALTER CUNNINGHAM SARAH DONAHUE FRANK DONEGAN FANNETTA DYKEMAN GRACE ECKLEY EVELYN ELDREDGE HERBERT FARRELL CLARIBEL FEHRMAN DONALD FERRIS WILL FULLER HELEN GEHRIG LEONORA GEHRS LEILA GERDES ALMA HARMEL SIEVERDENA HARMEL LILLIAN HEISEL ALVA HERR ELSIE HERR ANNA HOFFERT HAZEL HOLLAND HILDA HOLLAND MARY HOLMES JAMES HOLLYWOOD RUTH HOUSTON DAISY JAECKEL BEN JURGENS CORA KIEF GEORGE KOCH MARJORIE KOCH OLIVE LATHAM WILL LAUTERBACH RUTH LAUTZ MARY McGINTY ARTHUR MAHLE GERTRUDE MANTZ KARL MOHR IRENE MUEHLMAN LOUISE NIERSTHEIMER MINNIE NIERSTHEIMER NELSON RANKIN WALTER RANKIN MARY REGENTZ RUSSELL ROGERS RAYBURN RUSSELL LORRAINE SAAL LUCILLE SALTONSTALL MARY SENNINGER RUTH SKAGGS IRENE STEINMETZ ELLA STOLTZ EMMA STRATHMAN JOHN STRATHMAN VIRGINIA STRATHMAN EVERETT EERMAN HENRY VELDE LILLIAN WAECHTER CELIA WEAVER ELIZABETH WOOD ANNABELLE YOUNG NINA ZOELLER As roaring lions they walk about seeking whom they may devour.”— The Faculty. Boy’s Althletic Association Officers President . . . JAMES ROSS Vice-president . OSCAR WINKEL Secretary. . . BERT KINCAID Treasurer . . GEORGE EHRLICHER This organization, during its third year, has grown and prospered in interest and numbers. Its ideals and ambitions can be summed up its preamble which states that the members are “prompted by the desire to cultivate their physical as well as their intellectual endowments, to promote friendship and patriotism and to encourage fair play.” “His very foot hath music in it.”—Marrs. Roll Call HENRY BECKER CHARLES BREEDLOVE GLEN BRISENDINE CLARENCE CAMPBELL CHARLES BROOKING WALTON CONOVER WILBUR BUSH ELMORE CONZELMAN DONALD FERRIS WALTER CUNNINGHAM WILL FULLER ELMER DERRICK ERNEST HERGET GEORGE EHRLICHER WALTER HERGET LYMAN EVANS ALVAH HERR HERBERT FARRELL EUGENE HOFF JAMES HOLLYWOOD ROBERT LUTTICKEN HARRY HUFFMAN DON MARRS BERT KINCAID BEN MEINEN ROY KING PETER MEISINGER GEORGE KOCH RAY MEYERS LOUIS KUMPF MAURICE MICHAEL ADOLPH LAUTERBACH KARL MOHR WILL LAUTERBACH RAYBURN RUSSELL ELBERT NOLTE LOUIS RUST SAM ORR RAY SARFF ROY PRESTON JOHN STRATHMAN WALTER RANKIN OSCAR WINKEL JAMES ROSS “If to her share some girlish errors fall, look at her face and you’ll forget them all.”—Mayme S. Officers MAJORIE KOCH EVALYN ELDREDGE JOSEPHINE GOLDSMITH GERTRUDE EHRLICHER . President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer The G. A. A. is aiming gradually to develop a liking for athletics among the girls. Owing to the difficulty in securing a hall, basket ball was played only during the mild weather of fall and spring. The recently organized Girls’ Cross Country Club is growing very popular. Tennis is now being undertaken and the members hope to have a well organized tournament before the end of the year. “Who steals my purse, steals trash.”—Treasurer, Boys’ A. A. Roll Call EMMA ALBERTSEN CORA KIEF ANETA BALDWIN MARJORIE KOCH BRUNETTA BARKLEY LINDA KUMPF ROSELLA BLACK NELLIE KUMPF ELIZABETH BREADEN OLIVE LATHAM IRENE BREADEN RUTH LAUTZ IRENE BUCHANNAN LELA LOCKETT ETHEL CAMPBELL MARY McGINTY GRACE CHARLTON MARY McGINTY LUCILLE COONEY GERTRUDE MANTZ ANNETTA CUNNINGHAM OLIVE MARRS SARA DONAHUE GRACE MICHAEL FANNETTA DYKEMAN CATHERINE MORRIS GRACE ECKLEY LOUISE NIERSTHEIMER GERTRUDE EHRLICHER MARY REGENTZ EVALYN ELDREDGE ETTA C. RUHAAK JESSIE FERRIS MAYME SAAL HELEN GEHRIG MARY SENNINGER JOSEPHINE GOLDSMITH MABEL SKAGGS EDITH GORSUCH RUTH SKAGGS KATHERINE GRANT LORRAINE SMITH ALMA HARMEL IRENE STEINMETZ SIEVERDENA HARMEL EMMA L. STRATHMAN ELSIE HERR VIRGINIA STRATHMAN HAZEL HOLLAND EVA E. THORNE HILDA HOLLAND CELIA WEAVER RUTH HOUSTON MINNIE WHITFIELD DAISY JAECKEL ELIZABETH WOOD NINA ZOELLER ‘Behold how good and how pleasant it in unity.”—Senior Class. is for brethren to dwell together Deutscher Verein President LOUISE NIESTHEIMER Secretary (pro tem) . DAISY JAECKEL Since the organization of this German society in our high school, much progress has been made in the use and fluency of the language. Our meetings are held on the first Monday of each month. Much interest is manifested in these gatherings. Every student studying German is elegible to membership. Besides the various readings, stories, vocal and instrumental selections, the members have given short German plays. The first of these was “Das Schwierigste Rechenexempel.” This was followed by “Karl hat Zahnschmerzen.” The sophomores distinguished themselves in the presentation of Act I, Scene II, of their classic, “Die Journalisten.” During the year Mrs. Velde favored us with an interesting description of her travels in Europe. In the near future, the play entitled “Die Meisterschaft” will be given by a cast of seven. It is being looked forward to with anticipation. The society owes its progress to Mrs. Strathman whose diligent and untiring efforts have made it such a success. Friends of German are invited to lend their presence and encourage the efforts of the Deutscher Verein. Many thanks to those who cheered us on during the past year. “Oh! love, love, love, it is a sort of dizziness, That will not let a poor man gang about his business.”—Rogers. m€'Tos$m ountrym£lub. Officers BERT KINCAID .... President ALVAH HERR .... Secretary OSCAR WINKEL . Treasurer WALTER CUNNINGHAM Recorder The C. C. C., a branch of the B. A. A., is the latest organization. Its object is to develop running ability and to encourage athletics in general. Those completing the first hundred miles are awarded a C. The feature of the club is that size is not a requirement and the weak as well as the strong can compete for honors. It is from this source that we hope to pick a track team of championship form. Those who have run thirty miles or more are as follows: Charles Breedlove Glen Brisendine Elmore Conzelman Walter Cunningham Elmer Derrick Donald Ferris Oscar Winkel Roy King Bert Kincaid Roy Preston Adolph Lauterbach Walter Rankin John Strathman My only books were woman’s books and follies all they taught me Hen. Velde. Soprano Annabelle Young Mixed Quartette Alto Olive Marrs Tenor Bass Charles Brooking Wilbur Bush Boys’ Quartette First Tenor Charles Brooking First Bass Second Bass (Wilbur Bush Glen Brisendine 1 Oscar Winkle Second Tenor j Bert Rees I Wilbur Bush “ Perhaps it may turn out a song, perhaps a sermon. Morning Exercises. Herbert Farrell Arthur Mahle Celia Weaver Louise Nierstheimer Fvalyn Eldridge Walton Conover Will Lauterbach Roy King Karl Mohr Rayburn Russell President of the U. S. Secretary of State Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of the Treasury Secretary of Commerce and Labor Secretary of War Secretary of the Navy Postmaster General Attorney General The Philomathean, in order to receive more practical ideas of our national legislature and to cultivate off-hand speaking and parliamentary practice, formed a mock United States senate. The experiment proved a success and fulfilled all predictions. At a meeting of the society, Herbert S. Farrell was the unanimous choice for president of the United States. He selected the above cabinet to aid him in the discharge of his duties. “I fought a good fight, I have finished my course.”—Stennett. Pekinian Staff Editor-in-Chief KARL J. MOHR Business Manager GEORGE B. KOCH BERT KINCAID....................................Assistant Editor OSCAR WINKEL....................................Assistant Manager Staff Artist LUDWIG SCHURMAN LOUISE NIERSTHEIMER ALVAH HERR HERBERT FARRELL Literary Editor Athletic Editor Joke Editor RAYBURN RUSSELL EVALYN ELDREDGE Calendar Editors WILL FULLER FANNETA DYKEMAN Class Editors CELIA WEAVER RUTH LAUTZ WALTON CONOVER ROY KING EVERETT VELDE Assistant Artist X, ( i — Im o I Y Aunt’s Heiress,” a one act comedy, was presented by __ _ the G. A. A. in the H. S. Auditorium, Friday evening, Dec. 11. The various characters were depicted in splendid style and those participating were received with hearty applause from the large and appreciative audience. The following is the cast of characters and the short program preceding the sketch: her daughters Ruth Skaggs Ruth Lautz Elsie Herr Hazel Holland Gertrude Erlicher Virginia Strathman Mary McGinty Mabel Skaggs Annette Cunningham Evalyn Eldredge Sara Donahue Lorainne Saal . Marion Holmes Boys' Quartette Mary Regentz George Koch a well developed faculty for bluffing.”—Breedlove. Mrs. John Smith Anna Maria Jemima Arabella Jane Clementina Matilda Sophia Mrs. Alexander De Courcey Smith Betsey Brown Sippetts Instrumental Solo Reading Selection Reading Vocal Solo ‘‘I rejoice in A Scrap of Paper class play entitled “A Scrap of Paper,” was given under the aus-VQ pices of the junior class at the Standard Theatre on the evening of March 18, 1909. The play was selected by Miss Thorne, the class teacher. The entertainment was a decided success and spoke well for those under whose management it was given. The cast was as follows: Mile. Louise de la Glaciere Katherine Morris Mile. Suzanne de Ruseville (cousin to Louise and Godmother to Mathilde) Helen Gehrig Mile. Zenobie (sister to Brismonche) . . Irene Breaden Mile. Mathilde de Merival (sister to Louise) Ruth Lautz Madame Dupont (housekeeper ) Ruth Skaggs Pauline, a maid Mary McGinty Baron de la Glaciere James Ross Monsieur Brismonche . Bert Kincaid Anatole (ward of Brismonche) Oscar Winkle Prosper Couramont Clarence Campbell Baptiste, a servant Ulbent Wilts Francois, a servant Will Lauterbach Perhaps he’ll grow.”—’Gene Lohnes. ( |N order to contradict the erroneous idea that the students of the Pekin high school do nothing but study, it may be necessary to say that ' some jolly times are mingled with the sorrows that they encounter in school life. However, these social events are sometimes marred by the fact that there is a little too much rivalry between the classes, and now and then class spirit is carried a little too far. In nice weather, hayrack parties are very enjoyable, while box sociables and farewell parties afford a great deal of pleasure. In connection with high school, also, the boys conducted a dancing school during the winter months at Zerwekh’s Hall, where all enjoyed themselves immensely. As soon as the weather is nice, the classes will probably flock to the park for their outings as they did early last fall. The Girls’ Athletic Association gave one of the most enjoyable entertainments of the year at the close of the football season last fall. It was held up stairs in the high school where the big hall looked much more attractive than usual, with long tables set for a spread. After the various courses, the following toasts were responded to at the call of Mr. Conner, following which the majority of the students left to enjoy a dance: “Our Team” . . Miss Ruhaak “Our Departing Members” . . Louise Niertheimer “The Girl's Athletic Association . Karl Mohr “The Boys’ Athletic Association” . . Ruth Lautz “Cold Feet .... Walton Conover “The Century Club” “Our Colors” Olive Latham Miss Lockett “Put a brake on thy tongue, lady.”—Lenora Gehrs. Athletics HAT the Pekin high school needs is greater zeal and activity along athletic lines. compete with her in this respect. With her athleties raised to a higher plane, and with her present record in educational lines, she will stand as one of the leading high schools of the state. Until about three years ago, no original effort was ever made to compare P. H. S. with other schools. When the Tazewell County High School Association was formed, a demand arose for athletes to represent the various schools at the county meet. By hard, energetic and honest effort on the part of our participants, a creditable showing has been made in athletics at these meets. Yet there Is much room for improvement. How much easier it would have been, if the necessary requirements had been available! The financial part has been defrayed by giving occasional entertainments. The money gained in this manner has been wholly inadequate to provide a trainer as it was barely sufficient to meet the incidental expenses. If we would lead in athletics, the one indispensable thing is a gymnasium. Without a proper place for training, not much can be expected of the athletes. Next, we should have a trainer, who is thoroughly acquainted with all the particulars in this line. It takes time to acquaint one’s self with the best and quickest way of doing things. Good coaching and training inspire one to do his best at all times. With a gymnasium properly and sufficiently equipped, and a physical director added to the corps of instructors, there could be little question about the final standing of our school. Most high schools in towns the size of Pekin have gymnasiums. Many are the gifts of public spirited citizens, whose munificence is held in grateful remembrance by the community. Would that one of the many philanthropic men in our midst would interest himself in this matter, and erect for himself a monument in the guise of a splendid gymnasium. Surely no better memorial could be established. Or, if private enterprise is slow to act, let everybody encourage, boost and work to secure the greatest need of the Pekin high school— a gymnasium. There is a high standard maintained in the literary department. In fact, no other school of the county has been able to HENRY HUFFMAN, Football Captain. “Face about man, a soldier and afraid!”—McCoy. R. L. RUSSELL, Manager. H. H. HUFFMAN, Captain C. M. MATHEWS, Coach Left End Roy King Left Tackle . Clarence Campbell Left Tackle Wilbur Bush Left Tackle Wayne Stennett Left Guard Russell Rogers Left Guard Guy Donahue Center Herbert Farrell Right Guard Lyman Evans Right Tackle Karl Mohr Right End James Ross Quarter Back Albert Rees Left Half Harry Huffman Right Half . George Koch Full Back Walton Conover Full Back . Clarence Campbell Pekin high Pekin high Pekin high Pekin high Pekin high Schedule of Games At.Pekin, Oct. 5, 1908 . 15 Lewiston high At Bloomington, Oct. 17, 1908 7 Bloomington high At Peoria, Oct. 31, 1908 20 Spalding Institute At Pekin, Nov. 14, 1908 38 Mason City 80 Opponents 5 6 5 0 16 The Football Season of 1908 JJV S THE school year passes in retrospect before us, one prominent Lc I, feature, the football season, challenges our admiration and excites our pride. We may well be surprised at the many difficulties that were overcome by our agile little team. In avordupoise, as well as in numbers, we were at a decided disadvantage. Players and recruits together numbered only seventeen. Gale and Barnes, veterans of ’07, had left the team for good, and only a few experienced men answered to the captain’s roll call. Such was the condition of affairs at the opening of the season. To bring to light every particle of latent ability and to supplement team work with speed, was the problem that confronted Coach Mathews and Captain Huffman. To the satisfactory solution of this difficult problem we owe the most glorious record in the annals of P. H. S. football. The difficulties of the back-field were the first to yield to judicious management. Rees was looked upon as an able quarterback and with such veterans as Koch, Conover and Captain Huffman at his heels, this department seemed well balanced. On the other hand, the front line seemed very perplexing. Campbell, ’07’s center was shifted to tackle. The ends were intrusted to Ross and Stennett; but early in the season, Stennett, the valiant, was laid up with a sprained ankle, and King was called upon to guard the vacant loop-hole. The other positions were filled by Mohr, Bush, Evans and Farrell. The opening game, on Oct. 10, with Lewiston, revealed the remarkable possibilities of our chosen band of warriors. The lack of experience was made up in pluck and their want of weight was more than compensated by speed. The fact that they were never down and out was shown when the tables were turned from a 5 to 0 defeat in the first half, to a 15 to 5 victory in the second. The next game, with Bloomington high, proved the most gruelling contest of the season. Honors were a shade in favor of Pekin, when, in a terriffic end play, a heavy thud resounded to the side lines. The heart of every spectator leaped to his mouth and an instant later a deep groan confirmed the fears of all. Conover, with his right leg wrenched, was carried from the field; and for a moment, as they realized that their best punter had left the game, our boys felt helpless before the enemy. But they quickly recovered. Campbell was shifted to the fullback position from tackle, and he tore off the most spectacular stunt of the day—run- “An empty wagon makes the most noise.”—Nolte. The Football Season of 1908 Continued ning 75 yards, which would have resulted in a touchdown had not a penalty stopped him at that mark. From start to finish luck seemed against us, but pluck finally won the day. The victorious story is inadequately told by the score of 7 to 6. Spalding was the next to succumb to the prowess of a now well balanced team. In this game, as in the preceding, the opponents were just saved from failing to score, through Rees’ apparent inability to catch punts. Campbell proved a good ground gainer, and both Huffman and Koch pulled off a number of brilliant plays. The final score was 20 to 5. While thus victorious on the gridiron, ill luck seemed to attend our schedule. Manager Russell tried vainly to book a game with Peoria high, our old-time rival. We were forced to cancel the game with Normal on Oct. 24, on account of injuries to the team at Bloomington. Then Lewiston cancelled their return game. Manager Russell was really in straights but his perseverance and energy never flagged. On Nov. 14, we locked horns with an aggregation from Mason City and defeated them 38 to 0. All eyes were now turned toward Nov. 21, the date set for the crucial contest with Normal. As yet this team had not been scored upon, defeating easily such teams as Lincoln, Bloomington and Streator. If we could only win this game! The very thought sent a tingling pride through our veins. Champions of Central Illinois ! The prospect fired the immagina-tion and kindled the soul. Imagine, if you can, the surprise and consternation created by seeing in the Bloomington Pantagraph the picture of the Normal football team, beneath which was a challenge to any high school team in the state to play on Nov. 21. Central could not get us in touch with Normal quick enough. What could they mean? Were we being ignored? All ears listened for the reply. It came. It sounded the death knell of our cherished hope. Normal refused to play us. Remonstrance was useless. Thus ended sorrowfully what should have been a joyous determination of the 1908 season. In spite of our disappointment in regard to the number of games played, we feel elated at the showing made by our valiant team, and proud of the management, which refused either defeat or disappointment. Five men Farrell, Evans, Mohr, Koch and Huffman, graduate this year, but if the other members of the team return, 1909 will have a formidable array of warriors to uphold the honor of the P. H. S. crimson and white. “ Beads of sweat have stood upon their brows.”—Pekinian Editors. Russell Steuuett Conover King MM Farrel 11 i.n !� «.«� ■ Evans Hush Campbell Breedlove Ross -Moll r Holers K oc 11 Football Statistics Player Position Class Games Played Years as Regular Age Weight King 1911.. 3 1 1 7 1 3S Bush . .1911.. 3 1 1 7 Stennett L. T. . ....1911 . 1. 1 19 iOZ 1 S3 Donahue . . .. L. G. .. ....1912.. 1 136 Rogers L. G. . ... 1912.. 2 .145 Farrell C. . . .. .1909... .... All .1 .141 Evans R. G. . . 1909.. All 1 1 7 1 3Q Mohr R. T. . . 1909... All 1 1 7 Ross R. E. .. ....1910... . ... All .2 156 Huffman . .. . L. H. .. ....1909... . . .All .2 .106 Koch R. H. . . 1909... All ? 1 ft Conover .... F. B. . . .. .1910... 2. . . 3 18 1 73 Campbell . . . F. B. ....1910.. All .2 .160 Average back line 157 4-5 Average front line 142 5 9 Average team 148 Average age 17 4-7 Track Team HERBERT FARRELL Manager ROY KING Track Captain GEORGE KOCH Field Captain EUGENE LEONARD Coach Charles Breedlove Harry Huffman Glen Brisendine Roy King Wilbur Bush George Koch Walter Conover Louis Kumpf Elmore Derrick James Ross Lyman Evans Rayburn Russell Schedule April 24 . Bradley Interscholastic at Peoria May 7 . High School Preliminary . at Pekin May 14 . County Meet at Pekin May 22 . University cf Illinois Interscholastic at Champaign “lam not without suspicion that I have an undeveloped faculty of music within me.”—Bert Rees. Bradley Interscholastic Bradley Field. April 24, 1909 EKIN high school opened the track season of 1909 by taking second place in the fifth annual Bradley Interscholastic at Peoria. Eighty of Central Illinois’ best athletes were entered, representing twelve schools. The features of the meet were its whirlwind swiftness and the remarkable running of Davis, who took the mile and half mile records to Averyville, besides winning the quarter mile and pole vault. All of the track men were hindered by an unpacked cinder path. Considering this one man’s performance we are proud of the team who brought our record at Bradley to second place. The following are the scores in detail: Event First Second Third Record 50 yards ...Burster (El P) 100 yards ...Burster (El P) 11 2-5 sec. 220 yards ...Sander (G) ...Burster (Kl P) 440 yards ...Davis (A) ...Ryf (W) Half Mile .. ...Davis (A) Ryf (W) ....Savage (Brim) 2 min. 16 1-5 sec. One Mile ... ...Davis (A) ....Merrill (C) S min. 1 2-5 sec. 220 Hurdles ...Carter (O King P� ...Ryf (W) High Jump. ...Russell (P) Broad Jump ...Conover (P) 18 ft. 8 in. Shot Put .... Butt (K) ...40 ft. 2 1-2 in. Discus .. Butt K) ..110 ft. 9 1-2 in. Hammer ...Ross (P) ..101 ft. 2 1-2 in. Pole Vault.. 9 ft. 3 in. Summary Averyville 23 Knoxville ....8 Pekin 16 Glasford . 8 Elmwood 15 Bradley 7 El Paso 11 Washington.. ....5 Eureka 1 Brimfield ....4 Chillicothe 10 Spalding Inst. 3 “Most of the eminent men in history have been diminutive in stature.” — Everett V. Preliminary Meet Race Track, May 7, 1909 Event First Second Third Record 50 yards 100 yards 220 yards 220 Hurdles OQ A e 440 yards ..King ’ll Half mile ..Ross '10 Mile ...Ross '10 Shot Put ...Conover ’10 .... 7 4 ft Discus Throw .... ..Bush ’ll 94 ft. 8 in. High Jump ..Russell ’09 c 4 Running Broad... ...Bush ’ll .18 ft. 1 1-2 in Standing Broad... .Conover '10 ...Koch '09 8 ft. 11 in. Hop, Stepandjum pBush ’ll ...Russell ’09 Lohnes ’ll ....38 ft. 11 in. Pole Vault ..Conover '10 ...Evans 09 9 ft. 6 in. Seniors........36 Sophomores.....34 Summary Juniors........29 Freshmen ......20 I is remarkable that they talk the most that have the least to say.’’ —Sophomores. County Meet Race Track, Pekin, May 14, 1909 N the fourth annual county meet Pekin placed second with 21 points. Delavan took first with the overwhelming score of 72 points. Their team was in the pink of condition, well-balanced and trained in every Against this aggregation, Pekin could only fight with characteristic gamenerr. We took but one first place — Conover in the standing broad jump, b”t every event saw a P. H. S. man struggling with heroic effort for the honor of the crimson and white. We attribute part of the defeat to our athletes—but wish to compliment them upon their individual work and grand showing made against such odds. The athletic results were as follows: 50 yards—Culbertson, Delavan, first; Ryf, Washington, second; Jack-son, Delavan, third. Time, 6 seconds. 100 yards—Culbertson, Delavan, first; Koch, Pekin, second; Lackland, Morton, third. Time, 11 seconds. 220 yards—Patten, Delavan, first; Koch, Pekin, second; Lackland, Morton, third. Time, 25 1-5 seconds. 440 yards—Patten, Delavan, first; Reuling, Morton, second; Brawner, Delavan, third. Time, 57 4-5 seconds. Half mile—Reuling, Morton, first; Ryf, Washington, second; Brawner, Delavan, third. Time, 2 minutes, 10 seconds. One mile—Reuling, Morton, first; Van Toebel, Tremont, second; Derrick, Pekin, third. Time, 5 minutes, 27 2-5 seconds. 220 Hurdles—Patten, Delavan, first; King, Pekin, second; Jackson, Delavan, third. Time, 28 2-5 seconds. Shot Put—Marsh, Delavan, first; Brawner, Delavan, second; Conover, Pekin, third. Distance, 39 feet 8 1-2 inches. Discus Throw—Culbertson, Delavan, first; Marsh, Delavan, second; Bush, Pekin, third. Distance, 104 feet, 3 inches. Standing Broad Jump—Conover, Pekin, first; Ferner, Washington, second; Marsh, Delavan, third. Distance, 9 feet, 7 inches. Running Broad Jump—Davis, Delavan, first; Ryf, Washington, second; Gwinnup, Mackinaw, third. Distance, 17 feet, 10 inches. “As roaring lions they walk about, seeking whom they may devour.” detail. —Faculty High Jump—Davis, Delavan, first; Ryf, Washington, second; Genseal, Washington, third. Height, 5 feet, 1 1-4 inches. Hop, Step and Jump—Davis, Delavan, first; Gwinnup, Delavan, second; Bush, Pekin, third. Distance, 41 feet, 5 1-2 inches. Pole Vault—Gwinnup, Delavan, first; Conover, Pekin, second; Streck-er, Washington, third. Height, 10 feet. Summary Delavan 72 Washington .... 14 Pekin 21 Tremont 3 Morton 15 Mackinaw 1 From an athletic standpoint, the meet was a decided succe $. The crowd that witnessed the events filled the grandstand to overflowing. To know that it was a fast meet we have only to look at the records that were broken. Arrayed against Pekin was the well trained and experienced Delavan team. Although handicapped by over-confidence and lack of training, the P. H. S. athletes never ceased to struggle. Captain Koch ran well and finished second in the 100 and 220. His graduation will leave a gap in the dashes. Captain King showed form in the hurdles and demonstrated that he is a “comer.” Much praise is due Conover, our greatest point winner. Bush made good his first appearance on the track by winning two thirds. Derrick, the freshmen runner, showed up well and took third in the mile. We are disappointed but not discouraged. We expect the meet to accomplish a purpose, that of making our athletes train harder. Farrell, Koch and King deserve much credit for their management and endeavors to turn out a good team. “I care for nobody, no not I.”—Trimple. Pekin High School Records Event 50 yard Dash Holder Record 100 yard Dash Koch ’09 10 4-5 sec. 220 yard Dash Koch '09 24 sec. 220 yard Hurdles King ’ll 28 4-5 sec. 440 yard Dash Hollywood '08 55 sec. Half Mile Run Meeker'08 2 min. 19 3-5 sec. Mile Run Ross '10 not taken Shot Put Discus Throw Conover ’10 101 ft. 10 in. High Jump Running Broad Eyrse '12 19 ft. 10 1-2 in. Standing Broad Hollywood '08 9 ft. 9 in. Hop, Step and Jump Conover '10 41 ft. 10 in. Pole Vault Conover '10 9 ft. 6 in. “Be to her virtues very kind, Be to her faults very blind.”—Olive. Tazewell County High School Records Event 50 yards Holder of Record Kelly High School Record Year ....1906 100 yards Hittle ....1906 220 yards ...1909 440 yards ....1906 880 yards 2 min. 10 sec ....1909 One mile — 5 min. 16 1-5 sec. ...1008 220 Hurdles .. 28 2-5 sec ...1909 Shot Put ...39 ft. 10 in ...1907 Discus . 104 ft. 3 in ...1909 Standing Broad .. 9 ft. 10 1-2 in ..1908 Running Broad ...19 ft. 4 in ...1908 High Jump ... 5 ft. 5 in ..1908 Hop, Step and Jump. Davis ..41 ft. 5 1-2 in ..1909 Pole Vault .10 feet .1909 ‘The most fault that you have is to be in love.”—Russell. Winners of the Football To earn the football emblem, the person must play fifty per cent of the time, or- if disabled play twenty-five per cent. Wilbur Bush Clarence Campbell Walter Conover Lyman Evans Herbert Farrell Harry Huffman Wayne Stennett Track The winner of first place in any event in the preliminary meet receives the track emblem. Wibur Bush Roy King Walter Conover George Koch Harry Huffman James Ross Rayburn Russell Roy King George Koch Karl Mohr Bert Rees Russell Rogers James Ross “O, rare the headpiece, if but the brains were there.”—Ross. The Literary “Prelim.” OO HE fourth annual literary contest of the Pekin high school was held on the evenings of the 22nd and 23rd of April, 1909. The entries were not as numerous as in previous years, but this is due to the fact that so few inducements are offered to contestants. No person can enter the contest who is not successfully carrying three subjects. The fact that the students receive little encouragement in the way of immunity from theme work and book reviews, only serves to heighten the praise due to them, for cheerfully undertaking so much extra work. However, the excellent quality of each number rendered made up for the length of the programs. The essays and orations were given on the 22nd of April at the First Reformed church. The following program was rendered: Music: Selection .... Essay: “A Favorite American Poet” Essay: “Tusitala, the Teller of Tales” Oration: “The Awakening of China” Music: Organ Solo .... Essay: “The Price We Pay for Genius and for Fame” Oration: “Charles Evans Hughes” Essay: “The Singer oi the Shadows” Vocal Solo: ..... Essay: “An Angel of the Slums” In essays, the honors were carried off by Mary McGinty, Rayburn Russell, and Celia Weaver. In orations, Alvah Herr received the first prize, and Arthur Mahle the second. The contest in declamations, vocal and instrumental music was given High school quartette Jessie Ferris Rayburn Russell Arthur Mahle Miss Cora Johns Lucille Saltonstall Alvah Herr Celia Weaver Carl Winkel Mary McGinty “Behold the child by nature’s kindly law, Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw.”—Sophs. the next evening at the Standard Theatre. The audience was pleased with the following program: Declamation: “Madeline’s Victory” Declamation: “Inja” . Vocal Solo: “Springtide” . Instrumental Solo: (a) “To Spring” (b) Valse Opus 64 No. 1, D, Declamation: “Silence” Declamation: “The Christmas Substitute” Vocal Solo: “Heart’s Delight” Instrumental Solo: (a) “Rondo” (b) “The Butterfly” Declamation: “The Rivals” Declamation: “How Cassie Saved the Spoons” Vocal solo: “The Pirate” Instrumental solo: (a) “Solfeggietto” (b) “Grand Valse Brillianto” Elizabeth Breaden Lillian Waechter Annabelle Young Grieg b Major . Chopin Irene Muehlman Mary Regentz . Hazel Holland Wilbur Bush . Beethoven Bendix Lillian Heisel Cora Kief Mary Holmes Glen Brisendine Bach Siebling Elizabeth Wood ‘‘One of the immortal names that was not born to die.”—Celia Weaver. In declamations, honors were awarded to Mary Regentz, Hazel Holland, and Mary Holmes. In vocal music, medals were given to Annabelle Young, Wilbur Bush, andGlen Brisendine. In instrumental music, honors were won by Irene Muehlman, Lillian Heisel, and Elizabeth Wood. Each student who received first, second, or third honor, received a gold, silver, or bronze medal, respectively. The gold medals are donated by individuals or by societies. Mr. Conzelman furnished the medal in oration; The Woman’s Club, in essays; the Litta Society, in vocal music; the Marie Socieiy of the St. Paul’s Evangelical church, in instrumental music; the school board, in declamations. The winner of the gold medals will represent Pekin in the county contest. Since our preliminary has proved such a decided success, we stand a very good chance of carrying off first honors in every branch of the county contest. “I want to be somebody’s darling.”—Louis Kumpf. The County Literary Contest m HE fourth annual Tazewell County Contest was held at Pekin on the fourteenth of May, 1909. In spite of the threatening weather of the morning, the day turned out beautiful. It did not rain enough to spoil the athletic grounds, nor to interfere with the presence of the great crowd. The contestants came from the following high schools: Hittle, Dela-van, Green Valley, Hopedale, Mackinaw. Washington, Minier, Tremont, Pekin, East Peoria, and Morton. The contest in essays, vocal and instrumental music, was held in the American Reformed Church. The church was beautifully decorated, and the various high schools occupied reserved seats, designated by their respective colors. Mr. Nichols, of Delavan presided over the following program : Music: Organ Solo. Vocal Solo: (a) “Irish Love Song,” Lang (b) “A Song of Sunshine ” .... Eileen Beatty, Delavan Essay : “An Angel of the Slums ” . . Mary McGinty, Pekin Vocal Solo: “ Cupa Fatal Mestigia, ” Pietro Cente- meri..............................Caroline Heiple, Washington Essay: “Patriotism” . . . Lawrence Brighton, Hopedale Piano Solo: “To Spring,” Grieg (b) Valse D Flat Major, Chopin .... Essay: “ The Emigrant and the Republic,” Vocal Solo : “ The Swallows,” Cowan Piano Solo : “ A Starry Night ” Fssay: “ Architects of Fate ” Vocal Solo: “ The Wanderer,” Schumann Essay: “ Child Labor ”... Vocal Solo: “Springtide,” Becker Irene Muehlman, Pekin Grace Randolph, Delavan Ruie Keller, Mackinaw Grace Ferner, Washington Isadore Engel. Washington Nina Hallstein, Minier Raymond Theiss, Minier Annabelle Young, Pekin ‘‘With all thy faults we love thee still.”—Track Team. In essays, Raymond Theiss, Isadore Engel, and Mary McGinty carried off the honors. In instrumental music, Irene Muehlman took first honors and Grace Ferner, second. In vocal music, honors were won by Annabelle Young, Eileen Beatty and Caroline Heiple. The declamations and orations were given at the English Methodist Helen Crihfield, Minier Alvah Herr, Pekin Hazel Martin, Delavan William Vauble, Washington Lenore Walker, Armington Church, with Mr. Kramer, of Armington presiding. The church was decorated as beautifully and tastefully as the other. The following program was rendered: Music—Organ Solo. Declamation- “ The Death Disk ” Oration: “Charles Evans Hughes” Declamation: “The Lie” Oration1 “A New South ” Declamation: “ Polly’s Surprise Party ” Oration: “The Significance of the Philippine Proposition” ......................................... Alfred Rohlfing, Morton Music: Vocal Solo............................................George Koch Declamation: “An Easter With Parepa” Imogene Goddard, Washington Oration1 Political Apostasy ” Declamation: “ The Lost Word ” Oration1 “Our Yellow Peril” Declamation: “The Future of the Union” Declamation: Silence” Music: Organ Solo. In orations, Alvah Herr, Alfred Rohlfing, and Ray Musick carried off the honors. In declamations, the honors were won by Mary Regentz, Imogene Goddard, and Hazel Martin. Pekin won more honors this year than on any previous occasion. Out “Her hair was not more sunny than her heart.”—Linda Kumpf. Ray Musick, Delavan Warren Tarbell, Morton Guy Meyers, Minier Walter Vontobel, Tremont Mary Regentz, Pekin of a possible forty-four points, Pekin won twenty-one, the next highest number of points, ten being won by Washington. Our literary ability is constantly increasing, and promises well for our success next year. Pekin High School Literary Records Year P. H. S. Representative Winner at County Contest Hein at 1906 Florence Cole ESSAY 1907 Ruth Lautz 1908 Lucille Saltonstall 1909 Mary McGintyt ORATION 1906 Mildred McGrew 1907 Karl Mohr 1908 Thomas Hollywood 1909 Alvah Herr DECLAMATION 1906 Linna Whitfield 1907 Sara Donah ue+ 1908 Helen Gehrig 1909 Mary Regentz INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 1906 Freda Hinners Pelrin 1907 Rowland Wilson 1908 Beatrice Berr 1909 [rene Muehlman Ppk i n VOCAL MUSIC 1906 Emma Loomis 1907 George Koch . 1908 George Koch 1909 Annabelle Young Received second honors. Received third honor. A Pair of Slippers Sffi | aYME, Mayme!” cried Emma, “Do come down into the library and talk to Bob.” Mayme Churchill came slowly down the broad steps. She was tired this evening, and could not see why her brother should wish an interview. However, she deemed it her duty to come. “Well, Bob, what is it?” she said, as she entered. “Now, see here, Mayme. I don't see why you can’t go to that party,” said the irritated and over-anxious Bob.” “Bob, I can’t see why you must meddle,” was the sisterly reply. “Because you haven’t any reason big enough to stick a pin into,” quickly rejoined Bob. “How disgusting you ar c, Bob !” “How strange that you never say that when you want a fan or candy or some other trifle. “Bob, I can’t go, and that settles it!” Mayme said this without looking up and began violently bobbing her little foot up and down. A second later, a dainty slipper skipped across the floor. Bob, with a sudden impulse, clutched it and left the room. “Bob! Bob!” shrieked Mayme, and endeavored to regain her property. But she could not follow very fast, and to her dismay she soon heard the door slam behind her willful brother. Mayme hobbled up the steps to her room, and quietly went to bed, yet not without a last thought for her slipper. Morning dawned dark and drizzly. The air was stifling and Mayme awoke quite annoyed by the previous night’s experience, yet confident that she could waylay her brother. She was astonished therefore to find that Bob was not down for breakfast. Her mother, however, quietly informed her that Bob had left for New York on a business trip. Mayme felt vanquished. She dared not confide in her mother, be- A perambulating personification of the Deutscher Verein.”—Eugene Hoff. cause the latter also had chidden her for not going to the party. Her newest novel lay on the table, but that innocent article was subject to her wrath. It was hurled into the corner to lie there neglected. Emma, younger by several years, was kindly asked to retire from the dining-room, just because her good-natured sister condescended to have a headache. Thus Mayme spent the day wreaking vengeance upon the innocent. The next day, a late mail train brought Bob Churchill back to Albany. Mayme was glad he had come and proceeded at once to be very sweet. However, when she demanded her slipper, she was shocked to learn that she could not have it. Next day Mayme decided to end the matter, and purchased a new pair of slippers more charming than her old ones, and never again mentioned the subject to Bob. Carl Wilby had long been devoted to Mayme. Tall, dark, and handsome, he was a pleasing contrast to the light, slender, picturesque girl. His nature can well be appreciated when his fidelity and stubborn persistence are seen as Mayme gives him “the cold shoulder.” Even from youth she had tantalized him, probably enjoying his renewed attention. Still it was known that he had long been her faithful servant. It was May day and Mrs. Huntington had arranged for a pleasant evening at her home. The gathering consisted chiefly of young people with the exception of a few choice guests. And there in the midst of the circling dancers, gracefully gliding from side to side, was Mayme Churchill on the arm of Herbert Stein. And off in the corner, dismally watching her retreating figure, was Carl Wilby striving to conquer his feelings. Later on, he was seen to slip from obscurity and doggedly follow Mayme. The latter at last succeeded in losing her followers and quickly retreated behind some palms where Clara Eller was sitting. “Satan finds some mischief still for idle hands to do.” —Adolph Lauterbach. The two began to relieve their oppression by a confidential talk. At last, after discussing various subjects, Clara remarked: “Well, I had just decided before you came that I, for one, would marry for money.” “Why, Clara !” ejaculated Mayme. “Yes, Mayme, and don’t you lecture either,” indignantly returned the other. “Then I will leave you this minute for I mean to marry no man whose name is not burned on my soul, so now!” proudly asserted Mayme. “What was that? asked Carl, who, just advancing, overheard a little of Mayme’s assertion. Clara, thinking to gain an auditor, told Carl that Mayme would marry the man who so impressed her that his name would be written on her soul and added that, of course, Mayme meant he must love her. However, if Clara thought Carl would listen to her when Mayme was around, she was mistaken, for he hardly waited for her to finish her speech when he rushed off in search of Miss Churchill. His best consolation was that he accompanied her home. The ne„xt morning, as Mayme stood diligently arranging some flowers from Carl, the butler entered with a bundle which he presented with Carl’s card. She thanked him and he retired. After gazing at the bundle a minute, Mayme quietly snatched a rose from the vase and rushed upstairs to her room. She nervously unfasted the bundle and in it she found her old slipper. As she turned it over something met her gaze. There on her sole in large letters was burned “Carl Wilby” and from the card in her hand she read “Will you keep your oath?” Most peculiarly did the message affect the receiver. That same afternoon, Carl Wilby received a package from Mayme. There in the folds of the paper lay a dainty slipper. The card read thus: “Will you accept a mate ?” Sieverdena Harmel TO “See me, how calm I am.”—Irene Muehlman. Hohenlinden Auf Linden war die Sonn’ ohn glut; Der weisze Schnee lag ohne Blut, Und winterdunkel war die Flut Des Isers, rollend schnell dahin. Aber Linden sah eine wilde Schlacht Als die Trommel schlug zur Mitternacht. Mit Todesfeuern sah die Wacht Die Dunkelheit der Scenerie. Mit Fackel und Trompet gestellt, Zog sein Schlachtmesser jeder Held; Und jedder wilde Streithund bellt Im argen Saus und Braus zu sein, Dann bebten alle Hugel sieben. Dann sprang das Rosz zur Schlacht getrieben Und wie der Pfeil des Himmels truben Weit schimmert die Artillerie. Doch roter soli das Licht noch gluh’n Mit Lindens Hugeln fur ’ne Buhn; Und blut’ger noch der Strom hinzieh’n Des Isers, rollend schnell dahin. Der Sonne wird es nicht gelingen Die Kriegeswolken durchzudringen, Wo wilde Feinde wuthend ringen, In ihrer Kanapee laut shreiend. As idle as a painted ship upon a painted ocean.”—A. Lauterbach. Der streit wird defer. In der Not Rennt ihr zur Ehre oder Tod, Die Fahnen, Munchen, schwanke rot Und greife an mit Rittertum. Nicht viele werden scheiden, weh! Ihr Leichentuch soli sein der Schnee; Und jeder Rasen wie von je Soil ein SDldatengrab nun sein. Louise Nierstheimer ’09 In Geometry—I. M.—“If the sides were increased, the larger would be the smaller.” In German: “Peter, where do you sleep?” P. M. (in German) “I sleep in the parlor.” In English, “What do you think of Poe?” “I think he was crazy.” THE GIRLS ON HOLLIS HILL From Obscurity to Prominence S I PASSED down the sandy shore, I met a little miss; But as I slowly passed her by, She gave a scornful hiss. I watched her picking up some stones, Her back turned to the sea; Then suddenly the waves rolled high; The sight was lost to me. I sprang into the roaring tide. To save this child so fair: What pleasure when I placed her in An anxious father’s care ! This father was a mighty king, And I a luckless churl; But now in memory of the deed, My title is an earl ! Minnie Whitfield, ’09 Heard in English during studv of Ancient Mariner: Miss L. Are you impressed like the wedding guest? G. K.—“No he couldn’t stop me from going to a wedding.” Manager Russell, during presentation of diplomas, “I had seven dates but only filled four.” ‘Alas, regardless of their doom, The little victims play, No sense have they of ills to come No cares beyond a day.”—Freshmen. Mystery of the Raven As I sat and read “The Raven” And my mind with queer thoughts craven I forward to my future looked As I gazed upon that book. And I wondered how a man could ever Write a poem so neat and clever, And could I, if enslaven, With a poem like “The Raven;” Or was to him a talent gifted And the cloudy veil uplifted ? But how can I describe “The Raven?” I am only a senior failin.’ Only this and nothing more. George Koch, ’09 An Echo From the English Room Iv’e thought and thought and tried to write A poem my teacher to delight; But all my efforts have been in vain, And this white page doth blank remain. Iv ’e begged assistance from the muse, But to hear my plea she doth refuse. Oh, how I’d sing thy praises here. If I were able, high school dear. Should I essay from now ’til night I‘m sure no poem I could write. So in despair my hand is stayed, For poets, you know, are bom not made. Claribel Fehrman, ‘09 “See now, half cured and perfectly well bred, With nothing but a song in his head.’’—Koch. Maud’s Adventure with the Wishing Stone girls, what do you think happend to me to-day? Now, ss! I just know you will never guess it,' cried Maud, iite as she rushed into the room late one summer afternoon. “Oh, what is it?” “What is it?” they all cried in chorus. “Guess!” “We can’t! We can’t!” “0, do tell us; don't you see we are dying to know ?” asked one of the girls in the group that now surrounded Maud. “Look at this!” and as she spoke, Maud held up before them a stone in the shape of an octahedron. As she moved her hand or pressed her fingers about it, its color changed many times. “Where did you get that?” asked Nellie Langdon. “Listen, and I will tell youand Maud, suiting the action to the word, told them of the adventure which had befallen her that afternoon. Maud, Grace, Lily, Nellie Langdon, Rose May, Ethel and Mary Cleveland, were all spending their summer vacation at a little seaport in Virginia. Maud’s brother Tom, and a few of his friends, were with them. On this particular day they were preparing for a masquerade ball to be given Friday evening. As Maud had nothing to do after she had finished her costume, she went on a shopping tour. She finished her shopping earlier than she expected and decided she would take a ramble along the beach before returning to the cottage. As she was about to enter a favorite nook of hers, where she often came to dream, her attention was arrested by hearing a cry of pain. She hastened to see what it was and came upon a scene which made her draw back in horror. Before her lay a gypsy camp. Here and there were groups of children. In the center of this camp was a horrible looking old hag, who was beating a beautiful young “A rose-bud set with willful little thorns.”—Majorie. girl with a rawhide. Maud, indignant at the awful sight that met her eyes, called in a loud voice, “Stop!” but the hag only glanced at her, and kept on cursing and beating the girl. Maud then picked up a large club that happend to be under her feet, and struck the old hag over the head with all her might. This stunned her, and before she recovered her senses Maud had released the girl, and together they fled from the place. Mabel Boyice was the girl's name. She had been stolen from her wealthy parents by this band, a year ago. Her home had been only a few miles from this village. The old hag under whose charge she was, beat her whenever she tried to escape. Before leaving Maud, Mabel gave her the stone of which we have spoken, with the directions that on Friday night, at midnight, she should take it to a pond that was on the outskirts of the little village. “Almost at the very edge of the pond,” said Mabel, “there stands an old oak tree, whose branches and thick foliage cast their cool shade over the north end. Stand beneath the oak tree, and hold the stone so that the moonbeams will shine directly upon it. Count thirteen very slowly, and a secret will be revealed to you. Bless you for the great kindness you have done to me!” This is the story Maud told the girls with much excitement and with many interruptions on their part. When the boys returned from a sail on the sea the story was repeated for their benefit. When the eventful evening arrived, there was an eager group gathered about the supper table. Each expressed his thoughts upon the subject, and made random conjectures as to what the secret was. “O, girls, do you know what time it is? Come, or we will be late for the ball,” cried Rose, as she arose from the table. “It is half past seven.” At this they followed her from the room. The boys departed to dress for the entertainment. As Maud had not been instructed to go alone, they all started for the “Always shuffles the cards in recitations, but she doesn’t allow the students to cut.—Miss Gorsuch. pond after the ball. It was a quiet party that passed along the street that night. It was thought best to let Maud carry out Mabel’s instructions, and the rest would watch. Tom led the way, as he had been there before. “Yes, there is the oak,” said Grace to Tom as they came in sight of the pond. It was a moonlight night, and they could easily discern objects. Mary and Nellie were afraid, but the teasing of the boys soon made them conceal their fear. When midnight came, Maud took her place as she had been told, and held the stone well out over the pond so that the light would strike it. As she slowly counted thirteen, the rest eagerly watched the stone. Not a sound could be heard, except her voice as she counted. Lo! When she reached thirteen, the stone became as clear as crystal, and in its depths they saw part of the tree near the base. A bark door hung open showing a dark hole. They cried out in astonishment and could hardly believe that what they saw was true. Upon searching the tree, they found the little door on the side near the pond. There was little trouble in removing the decayed wood of the tree. When this was all removed, an iron elapsed box, rusty from age, was revealed. They took the box out and replaced everything as nearly as possible, so that the gypsies would not discover their loss immediately. It required the united strength of two boys to open the casket. When this task was accomplished, they found it to be filled with bags of gold coin. A letter lay on top. It looked as if it had been placed there recently. Tom took this up and read, “My Dear Benefactor : “I was stolen by a band of gypsies a year ago, while out picking blackberries a mile from home. I had stayed rather late, and was ready to return home, when something was thrown over my head. When I returned to consciousness, I was in a moving wagon. I begged to go home. My pleadings were answered by cruel words from a horrible old hag who has had charge of me these long weary months. O! If I could only go home! Would he were fatten.”—Dunkelburg. I sometimes think I am losing my reason. My parents have given me up as dead, or I would have heard from them, I know. We traveled all over the southern part of the United States, and while going to the hospital in New Mexico, this band joined the main one. Here I met the new king, Uthar; he was stolen when a little boy and does not know his real name. He is held to this tribe by a charm which can be only broken when this stone is given to some noble person. We have learned to love each other dearly, and Uthar is anxious to have his charm broken, for then they can no longer hold him, and they do not dare to harm him. The stone, which is the charm, is now in the possession of Chandonnais, the ancient master, husband of the old hag. I know how I can gain possession of it. Therefore, I am writing this letter and will give it to Uthar to be placed in this box which you, my Benefactor, will find when I give you the stone. Uthar has been very careful in our meetings. I hope to be returned before long, and I think God will answer my prayers. I am to join Uthar in Europe. I have been cruelly treated since Uthar’s departure. May God answer my prayer soon ! The gold you find in this tree is the stolen treasure of this band and is supposed to be known only to Chandonnais, and the king. Therefore, the only way to repay this band of thieves for their cruelty is to reveal this treasure. Here are the names of a few people who have suffered at their hands. Will you not restore to each his rightfui portion of the gold ? twelve thousand dollars to Mayer’s Bros., the bankers in Chicago, three thousand dollars to Mrs. Julia Barker, a widow, who lives east of here; and fifteen hundred to Mr. Harry Snow, of Boston. The rest is yours to use as you desire. Please do this favor for me and you will ever have the blessing of Mabel and Uthar.” “Whew! my sister, you are quite a heroine,” said Tom as he finished. The rest now began to express sympathy for Mabel and asked Maud what she was going to do about it. “If you speak of angel’s, you can hear his wings flap.”—Joke Editor. “Do about it?” cried Maud, “Why; I’m going to carry out this mission first. Then you shall all have a share of what’s left.” “No! No! you shall do nothing of the kind,” cried Harry. ‘‘Shall she?’’ he said, turning to the rest. “No, she has earned it, we haven’t, came the answer. “Listen! Listen! my good friends do you think I would be so selfish? No, you shall all share with me, or I will not touch a penny of it,” said Maud with a determined shake of her head. “Help us, Tom?” “I agree with Sis.” “Then if you won’t have it any other way I suppose we must take it but it isn’t fair” said Nellie, speaking for the rest. “All right, my friends, I am glad that you all agree with me.” They returned home that fall, each made rich by Maud’s adventure of that eventful afternoon. Three years later Maud, while traveling in Europe, met Mabel, a happy, noble woman. She took Maud home with her, where she met Uthar. Maud did not wonder at Mabel’s choice when she saw what a cultured gentleman he was, and she rejoiced with them while relating her adventures with the wishing stone. Altie Umdenstock, TO PART OF THE GIRLS' C. C. C. The Lover's Departure Once upon a midnight dreary Not so very long ago, Sat a maiden, Oh! so weary, Whose lover came, but would not go. There he sat as one entranced By the smile on her sweet face; Time for leaving soon advanced But he did not leave his place. All was quiet save the murmur Of their voices sweet and low; But they saw not there was danger, If he did not rise to go. Suddenly there came a tapping Sounding at the parlor door As of some one loudly rapping, Rapping at that parlor door. All was quiet for a moment Near that fateful parlor door. Then there came, all in a foment, Her father stamping on the floor. There he stood all in anger At those dear beloved two, Then a smile came o’er his features And the lovers—they smiled too! Said the lover to the parent “I want your Elinor,” Said the parent to the lover, “Take her then for evermore !!” Laura Lutz, ’09 ‘‘His cardinal virtues are in his hair.”—Theodore Brants. Expressions Caught in the Class Rooms In Latin I. R. S. gives expression meaning, “I have been loved.” Miss L. —“We are glad to know it.” In Geometry: “What would happen if the figure were moved around again.” R. L.—“It would fall on itself ' From Chemistry: “When it comes to burning your finger or breaking a test tube, bum your fingers. HIGH SCHOOL ASSEMBLY ROOM Dick’s Decision aptain Dick Hammond slowly crossed the campus. A glorious spring day was just drawing to a close. At seven o’clock, the sun was sinking below the purple horizon, while, on every hand, could be heard the murmur of insect life. Through the open windows of the ‘ frat” houses came the sound of laughter interspersed with the strains of “Old Eli” or “Bingo.” But this joy found no place in the heart of Captain Dick. He was lazily moving along, with hands thrust deep into his pockets. The handsome head, usually thrown back in good humor, now sank forward until his chin nearly touched the ’varsity “Y” on the breast of his sweater. Although the captain’s motions were void of activity, his mind was working rapidly. His thoughts were centered on the game next day, when the sons of “Eli” and “Nassau” would meet to decide the base ball championship. Since the time when, nearly a twelvemonth before, he had been selected as captain, his every effort had been set on turning out a victorious team. Success had been his. On the eve of the great battle, he could look back on a season unmarred by defeat. And the game to-morrow! Well, he knew his team could win if -------. There had been worry for Dick ever since Dan Swift had entered college. The fact that Dan had come from the middle-west with a reputation as a phenomenal pitcher, and had sustained that reputation, did not smooth matters any. Although Dan had earnestly striven to do honor to the violet blue and had worked hard on the diamond, a breach had opened between him and the captain. The cause of this ill-feeling could be traced to a light haired, blue-eyed girl. June Mathews had taken a prominent position in the young captain’s heart and when Dan had so easily occupied her interest, the former suffered the pangs of jealously. “Thinking that you are thinking is no sign that you are thinking. —Brisendine. Though June received him with all of her former cordiality and frankly manifested a pleasure in his company, Dick could not ignor his rival. His thoughts were still on Swift as he came to a door bearing the sign: A. D. BAIRD PHYSICAL DIRECTOR His knock was answered by a pleasant “Come in.” He entered a simply furnished room. About a table were two men, already intent upon the object that had brought him there. Baird, the director, was a tall spare man with a kindly look on his face. Remsen Ford, the head coach, was short, with bristling hair and a snappy, energetic air that compelled activity. Hammond was expected and soon the trio were absorbed in the task before them, that of determining the line-up for the morrow’s game. The outfield was soon disposed of. The infield was harder but at last reached completion with Captain Hammond on the initial sack. The battery was the next consideration. “White will catch, of course,” said Ford, and Swift will pitch, eh, Hammond?” Dick, looking into the morrow, saw the great work his rival would do, and the election that would make a Captain of Dan. He was only a boy, and glory looked dear to him. He knew it was dishonest, that the trainer and coach would see through it, but “I think Scott would better pitch,” was the answer. The coach shot one glance at him, then snapped “All right.” It was a troubled boy that gazed on the starlit heavens from his window later in the evening. Since he had given what he knew was a despicable decision, he had not been at ease. At last he flung himself from his seat and prepared to retire. As he sat on the edge of the bed with a shoe in his hand, a mighty battle was raging within him. At last a grim decisive look spread over his face. He slipped on the shoe, threw a light coat over his shoulders and strode out. At the door that he had left but an hour before, he knocked and quickly entered. The two men were still there. “I think we’d better let Swift go in the box to-morrow,” he said, and quickly “To be womanly is the greatest charm of woman.”—Hilda Holland. departed. Coach and trainer smiled, but nevertheless, looked mighty pleased. June the tenth was ushered in by perfect weather. The sun shown warmly on the brown infield and brought out the brilliant green of the outfield. The crowd that poured into the grounds that day ran well into five figures. Both schools were there in force and the staccatoed yells resounded for miles, with now and then the booming “hullaboloo” or the sounds of the shrieking siren. The fifteen minutes of practice soon ended and “Piay ball” was heard. Never had those people witnessed such a battle royal. Time and again, the crowds were brougt to their feet by a difficult catch or a sensational slide. The supporters of the black and yellow went wild when their favorites scored once in both the fifth and sixth innings. Then in the first half of the seventh Captain Dick hit a clean three-bagger with the bases full. With a lead of one, the blue settled down to maintain it. Everything now depended on their pitcher and never was a trust better placed. Already tired by the greuling contest, Swift still continued to whip them over. Man after man fanned the air. Dan was pitching a magnificent game and the spectators realized it, as with bated breath, they watched the gyrations of the white sphere. Then came the glorious ninth when, after striking out his tenth consecutive man, Dan was tossed on the shoulders of the frantic enthusiasts and borne from the field amid the echo of thousands of hoarse voices. The deepening shades of twilight found Dick in his room. Through the open windows came the sounds of rejoicing. The whole school was rejoicing. The bonfire would soon be lighted. Every heart seemed full of joy. But no, there was one whose heart was heavy. Dick thought, a trifle bitterly perhaps, of the game. Dan would surely now be Captain. Would June now be glad? He was conquering these thoughts as a knock was heard. He stifled the temptation to remain quiet and called gruffly. The door opened and Dan stepped in. For a moment they “A sweet, gentle, modest, little bud.”—Anna Harmel. looked at each other, then Dick, remembering his hospitality, pushed forward the large Morris chair. They sat in silence for an instant, then Dan hurriedly began to speak. “Hammond,” he said, “I want to relate a little private history.” He paused with eyes fastened on the toe of the oxford that was nervously tracing the pattern of the large rug. Gathering courage, he continued. “At the age of seven, my twin sister and I were orphans. Fortunately for my sister a wealthy family adopted her with the understanding that she take their name. I was to be admitted to her society and love when possible, but otherwise must shift for myself. As we had no relatives to turn to, we agreed to the temporary separation. She left with the family for a private school in the east and I remained in Chicago to fight my way alone. Hammond, I have known what it is to receive the scorns and buffets of the world. I have slept on hard doorsteps with the sky as my only shelter and I have suffered the gnawing pangs of hunger. But the hope of entering the college of my father (here the voice grew low) buoyed me up until I rose above poverty and disappointment and was able to enter Yale. I have had to work hard to earn my way while here, but it has not interfered with my studies, sports, or the sweet companionship of a sister that I had not seen for twelve years. Owing to the splendid Yale spirit that values worth and not money, I was able to enjoy the society of my sister. She wished to make known our relationship but I would not consent. It may have been foolish, but I did not wish to affect her station. You wonder how this can affect you. Listen. When I came here a misunderstanding arose between us. It’s on this account that I have laid myself open to your scorn, for the girl you esteem is June Mathews, my sister.” Dick, whose look had changed from bored annoyance to rapt attention and later to deep concern, sprang to his feet.. “So this was the cause of my foolish jealously? Swift, forgive —.” “His only thought was that he never had one.”—Wilbur Bush. Dan raised his hand. “Listen, Hammond. To-day you gave me a chance to play when you knew that it would hurt your chances for the cap-tiancy. I have pledged nine out of the twelve who will vote to-night.” There was a new tone in Dick’s voice as he answered, “I don’t know who my three friends are, but I will pledge them to you gladly. ” “No, Hammond, I have pledged nine to vote for you. Will you shake?” “Two hands were clasped and two hearts welded together by a strong masculine respect as captain and pitcher stood by the window in the dim light, while from espying friends below came the call clear and strong: “Rah, rah, rah, Hammond Rah, rah, rah, Swift.” THE HIGH SCHOOL IN WINTER School Life NTO the school room just at nine, Troop twenty-two seniors one at a time. Some have their books upon their arm, A studious crowd who fear no harm. Side by side they seat themselves With minds at work at the tap of the bells: Ready for work, ready for play, Are these seniors the live long day. A merrier bunch ’tis hard to find When once the lessons are left behind. No greater charms does a class display, Than the jolly seniors of to-day. Other qualities do they also possess Foremost among these stands success. Dignity? Oh yes! Dignity among the rest, In all these they excel the best. • But our school days will soon be o’er, Our school room walls we’ll view no more. But the pleasant memory will remain Of those happy days just the same. Elizabeth Wood, ’09 a rose should shut and be a bud again.”—Elsie Herr. September 8. School opens for the thirty-seventh year. 9. Real work begins. Mr. Conner lays down the law. 10. Freshmen suffer under yoke of regular work. Isn’t it nearly time for reports? 11. First meeting of Boys’ A. A. Farrell offers an amendment. His language is too deep, so we vote yes. 14. First Lesson in Trig. First meeting of the Literary Society. Sara says that she treasures our hearts as well as our pocket books. 15. Freshman: “Please, kind sir, can you tell me where I belong ? 16. Boys’ A. A. meets to find that all it can do is to adjourn. 17. First football practice. “Duffy’’ shows his ability to make the squad work. 18. Mr. Conner gives the chemistry class a forty-five minute lecture. A program is mentioned. Presidents groan. 21. Koch gets topheavy in English. 0 , • “The power behind the throne.”—J. J. Crosby. Freshmen hold election. Otho McCoy is chosen to lead their careers. 22. Mr. Conner starts changing seats. Seniors have picnic at the park. Lyman nearly breaks his jaw on a sandwich. 23. Sophomores get together and think, we don’t know what with! Sept, si 24. Eugene Hoff sustains heavy fall, but luckily alights his head. Squad signs the pledge. 25. First program. Koch sings and Irene declaims. 26. Sophs, have picnic at Emma Dillen’s summer residence. “Thy voice is ever gentle, soft and low, an excellent thing in a woman. —Hazel Holland. 28. Literary Society, Russell and Farrell go down in defeat. 29. Girls’ A. A. meets and adopts constitution. Marjorie Koch is elected president. 30. Seniors first day in Lab. Junior picnic at the park. October 1. Coach Mathews arrives. 2. Seniors and juniors have charge of chapel. Squad has lecture on rules. 5. Boys’ A. A. takes in thirty-one new members. 6. Captain is in cheerful mood — reeceives number of ineligibles. 7. Girls play basket-ball on the campus. “Fudge” pestilence among sophs. 8. Stennett sprains his ankle. New singnal — “Left end out.” 9. Mass meeting to create enthus- CM .� lasm. 10. Venerunt, Viderunt, Vicimus, Lewistown 5, P. H. S. 15. 12. We celebrate the game—the players “che-he” the team. Four lower class men are suspended. 13. Mothers and fathers appear with suspended darlings. 14. A popular young junior gets her seat moved amongst the freshmen. 15. First book review due — not in. ‘Yet all that knew me wondered how I passed.—Brooking. Mr. Conner invites two junior girls to come in and see his “green frogs.” 16. Lillian ’ll comes back with a new arm. Fifteen minutes is spent in boosting the Pekinian. 17. Bloomington 6, P. H. S. 7. “Toad” surprises his teammates by wearing a clean pair of football stockings and gets his leg hurt. 19. Mr. Conner expresses the sentiment of the school over the vie tory. Stennett to Toad: “Hello, brother in the same boat!” 20. Juniors have a hayrack party. Delia and Irene are appointed to water the frogs. 22. Seniors find Poe rather deep. Juniors show effects of dissipation. 23. Program—Mary R. and Rees. 26. ’ll plans a Hallowe’en party. Chemistry class divided. 27. Chemistry class united. 28. Havana cancels the game. 29. Afternoon intermissions are stopped. Freshmen: ‘‘I wish we could have a class party.’ 30. Sophs spend the night in revelry. TO meets with Maars. 31. Spalding 5, P. H. S. 20. Ruth and Helen entertain the juniors. November 2. Both Athletic Associations meet. 3. Cross Country Club is organized with Bert Kincaid as president. “Though short in my stature, yet my name extends from heaven itself to earth’s remotest end.” —Minnie Nierstheimer. 4. Only three class meeting and Mr. Conner objects because there isn't one more. Chas. B. comes decked out in green, but his girl says he is not as green as he looks. 5. Lewistown tells us that their school board will not be allowed to play football. 6. The teachers go to Mackinaw—are we glad ! 9. Literary — twenty new “Philos' — we talk about a senate. 10. Cross Country Club makes its first run. 11. News is given of those exempt from the first “quarterly. 12. Excellent program — Lorraine and Claribel. 13. Chosen few return for exams. Juniors ride valiently into the physics lab. on their neat little “ponies. 14. We beat Mason City 38 to 0. It takes more than snow to cool our spirits. 16. Normal uses sundry expressions over the 'phone implying rural culture. 17. Reports for first quarter. 18. Sophs again revel. 19. If we don’t stop whispering, Mr. C. says we’ll wake up and find ourselves scattered around the room. 20. Mrs. Strathman and Miss Lockett attended meeting in Urbana. 21. Senior girls entertain their football players at the home of May me Saal. 23. Literary is postponed on account of fumigation. “Intellectuality shown from her alabaster brow.—Ruth Sines. 24. Juniors take up “Merchant of Venice.” 25. Everybody enjoys the roasting period from 11 to 12 A. M. 26. Mr. Conner comes forth in new and sparkling raiment. 27. A teacher suggests starting a kindergarten. We wonder that if that is because all kindergarten teachers get married. 30. Literary—we all become senators. December 1. Football team looks pleasant at Konisek’s. 2. The “Happy” member of the senior class and the Mary member of the junior class have their seats changed. 3. “My Aunt’s Heriess ” is announced. We hear that Santa is preparing a Christmas tree for the freshmen 4. Seniors discuss self-government. 7. Chapel exercises resumed; also, afternoon intermissions. 8. Campbell (’10) and Mahoney (’12) help to enliven things. 11. Girls’ A. A. present “My Aunt’s Heiress ” with great success. 14. Literary — H. S. Farrell elected president of the United States. 15. Boy’s A. A. take charge of Vau-dette. 17. Three junior girls are seen sliding down stairs. “It is not good that man should be left alone.” —Mr. Crosby and Mr. Conner. 9. School dismissed early to see Santa Claus. 10. We have a lecture on “Rational Living.” Dee. 11 16. The “Boys” are invited to the banquet. 18. President of Boys’ A. A. awards football emblems. 19. Girls’ A. A. banquets the Boys’ A. A. 21. George Ehrlicher is elected football manager for 1909. 22. Clarence Campbell chosen football captain. 23. Program — everybody presented with suitable gifts — school dismissed for the holidays. January 4. Boys’ A. A. holds an interesting meeting. Deutscher Verein — Mrs. Velde speaks of her travels in Europe. 5. Shows that the effect of vacation has not yet worn off. 6. Juniors begin practice on a “A Scrap of Paper.” 7. We are presented with a picture of the Chicago University grounds, a gift consoling to those of us who never expect to get there. 8. Mr. Leach presents the literature of the Bible in a delightful manner. 11. First meeting of the Mock Senate. The president of the U. S. presents his message. 12. The three lower classes meet to discuss — not to practice — self-government. “Du bist wie eine Blume, So hold und schoen und rein.”—Lorraine Saal. 13. A junior tries to convince his English teacher that Poe’s father and mother were both actresses. 14. Juniors have an interesting argument over pictures. 15. Mr. Conner gives a few vocal selections to illustrate sound. Campbell, ’10, leaves school. Can we associate the two events? 18. Dr. Gray, speaking before the assembly, urges the students to “press on.” 19. Centennial of Poe is celebrated in the English classes. 20. Again the school hears the names of the “good” students read. 21. Program—Norma Duisdieker and Minnie Klockenga. 22. The usual number proceed to “flunk” the quarterlies. Self-government committee meets and spends an hour in discussing a preamble. 26. Juniors hasten to congratulate one of their members who received a proposal. The sophs are getting anxious about something —must be thinking about pictures. 27. Dr. Ferris speaks on “Christ in Art.” 28-29. SEMESTER EXAMS Jan.26 —s h h h 1 February 1. Second semester begins. The Deutsche Verein meets in high school auditorium. 2. Faculty presents a program (daily studies)— not very pleasing. Sophomores have their pictures taken. “Oh, for a coach, ye Gods!”—Athletic Squad. 3. Report cards are given out. Mr. Conner says something about the seniors taking up the Fourth Reader. 4. Junior have a lively time in deciding how they will appear in the PEKINIAN. 5. The senior unknown marks on their last chemistry unknown causes unknown anxiety. Sophies are very proud of their class pictures—for once they didn’t break the plate. 8. The senate decrees that there must be no child labor and passes senator Nierstheimer’s bill to that effect. (Violent opposition from defenders of state rights.) 9. Proves that even seniors can deign to think about pictures. 1911 writes caricatures— plenty of good material on both sides to them. 10. Sees the last of afternoon recesses. The committee of freshmen, appointed to petition the faculty for a valentine box, is disappointed. 11. The juniors physics class takes up the study cf electricity. The school practices singing “Illinois.” 12. Mr. Crosby presides over this program: Song, Illinois, by school. Life and Reminiscences of Lincoln —Mr. B. C. Allensworth. “Do you not know I am a woman? When I think, I must speak.’’ —Sieverdena. Selection—Male Quartette. School dismissed at noon for the day. 15. Boys’ A. A. elects Farrell, Koch and King track and field officers. 16. Mr. Leach talks on “education.” 17. Juniors have a bob-sled party. 18. Jack Beetler gets “bottled.” 19. Don M. admits in English that a poor excuse Is better than none, but he didn't have any. • 22. A short program is given in honor of the birth of Washington. Rev. I. J. Van Hee delivers the principal address. 23. In physics, it is said that if Will Lauterbach were to be transported 10,000 feet in the air, he would “bust” with a loud report. That’s nothing. The rest of Feb. 23 us can go “busted” right here on the earth. 24. Sophomores complete “ Silas Marner.” 25. Mary Holmes, that quiet little “freshie,” is “called down” in history for the first time in twenty-four hours. 26. A short program of songs and poems commemorates the birth of Longfellow. March 1. Miss Hughes is initiated into the faculty. 2. Mr. Henry Herget gives a brief talk on “The Advantages of Education.” 3. Sophomores elect King to succeed Rees as president. 4. Mrs. W. R. Curran reads a paper on the “Bible in Literature and Art. County Teachers’ Institute opens in the evening. A junior girl displays her profound knowledge by informing Mr. Conner that Mr. Taft is our president. 5. No school on account of the institute —nasty Institute! Sophomores tender Rees a farewell party. 8. Witnesses the senate in “session assembled.” Rees departs for Texas. 9. Mr. Conner lectures the “big” girls on how to behave in the cloak room. “Blessings on him that invented sleep.”—Will Lauterbach. 10. We begin work for the preliminaries. Sohomore president like his office so well that he calls a class meeting. 11. Juniors use a lot of paper to advertise a “Scrap of Paper.’ ’ 12. Program — Reading, Miss Baxter of Peoria ; vocal solo, Glen Brisendine; reading, Miss McGrew. Oh! Yes, and Miss Lockett’s English classes write poetry. 15. Meeting of the Boys’ A. A. 16. Track athletes are disappointed on account of snow. 17. Juniors dazzle the room with their colors. 18. Dr. Conner reports many cases of spring fever. “A Scrap of Paper” is presented with great success. 19. Program — Boys’ quartette; declamation, Claribel Fehrman; whistling solo, Charles Breedlove. 22. At a “Philo” meeting, the radicals try to impeach the president of the U. S.—no chance! 23. (Contributed). Some of the junior girls enjoy a “stag party.” 24. Program — Mixed quartette; reading Miss Carroll of Peoria. 25. The seniors spend the evening with their sister class at a box social at Grace Charlton’s. 26. Our principal lectures on “Human Nature.” 29. Zoology students say they are finding plenty of degenerate material. 30. “Brook” of the Boys’ quartette stops school. 31. A senior girl presents the ’ll president with a box of fudge. Who is she ? April 1. Many celebrate the day. 2. The juniors are getting deep into the mysteries of electricity so deep that they no longer fear tests. “For rarely do we meet in one combined, A beauteous body and a virtuous mind.”—Ruth Lautz. 5. Mr. Conner discovers an Easter egg—(lemon) fastened to the ceiling by the junior colors. By the way, who stole the plat and bell ? 6. A costly dynamo is installed in the phyisical lab. 7. Righteousness is pronounced for the third quarter — the exempt list is not swelled. 8. The contestants hold a lively meeting. 9. Quarterlies — 'nough said. 12. Many turn over a new leaf for the last quarter. 13. Dr. Gray gives an interesting talk. 14. Someone tries to brush a spark from a junior’s coat. It is only their new class pin. 15. Track captain becomes angry because the candidates are too bashful to appear in track suits. 16. Juniors call on Mary and Sam and extend the visit all night. 19. The junior president is promoted to the freshman side of the room. 20. Seniors decide to have a program at Commencement. 21. In physics: Mr. C. “Is Evalyn right? We think so. 22. The ball game causes a scarcity of boys at school. The prelim, in orations and essays is held at the Reformed church. 23. Senior boys wear their new white hats. Preliminaries in declamation, vocal, and instrumental. 24. Track team takes second at the Bradley interscholastic. “I love its gentle marble, I love its gentle flow, I love to wind my tongue up; I love to hear it go. —Sara. 26. Philo meeting. President of the U. S. not tried because attorney for the prosecution does not appear. 27. A bright freshman lass insists that Cicero was not only an orator but a speaker. 28. Mr. Crosby begins a series of talks on South America. 29. Second talk is illustrated with photographs. 30. Mohr wins the district oration at Cuba, 111. 3. Four senior girls are “fired” from chemistry. 4. Girls’ C. C. C. takes a walk. 5. Seniors select the numbers for the Commencement program. 6. Athletes have their pictures taken — most have to several times. 7. The seniors win the Athletic Prelim. 10. Otho surprises us by walking to school with a girl. Prof. Conner gives an address on “Strive to reach the limit.’ ’ We are that already. May May 4 May 11 11. School dismissed at 3 o’clock on account of opening game of I.-M. League. The H. S. fans fail to report at all. 12. Mass meeting in the evening. 13. Athletes are in splendid condition and can’t see Delavan. 14. ???—! ! ? ?-, :!?—;!!!! June 2?—Pekinians are for sale. 7-10?—Senior semesters. 11?—Seniors are through work. 17— Class of 1909 presents a commencement program. 18— All is over. Alumni banquets class of 1909. ADIOS. CUtdUtoov 3-t|- -S' .+ 3-5- -2 + i- c vct: UJoififcrv CWoWu J, Vjj .. i o v r! 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